i have 5 new glow plugs that were intended for my 85 300d,but now i need glow plugs for my 87 sdl will they work ?

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95 e320,87 sdl,79 300sd

should be the same

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Steve A
92 W140 OM603
97 VW Jetta TDI
90 Passat variant TDI 6 speed MT
94 Chevy K1500 6.5TD
05 E320 CDI
+ others

They are the same, but you're going to need one extra one. (and do NOT go to a local auto parts store for the extra one, order a good bosch/beru one!)

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