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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4406  
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They are standard glow plugs on an ECU controlled timer.
You can test the glow plugs in situ and this site gives a good description of how to do that https://pmmonline.co.uk/technical/the-proc...glow-plug/ Most glow plugs will read between 1-6 ohms, if any of yours are lower or higher it would be worth changing them. It is possible that all are dead… Both on Miffy (TD5) and Phoebe (Freelander 2) all the plugs were toast. Let us know how you get on  |
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28th Jun 2023 10:09am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4406
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You probably already know that there are only 4 glow plugs on a TD5 even though there are 5 cylinders...
But just in case...  |
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28th Jun 2023 10:17am |
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| kevinf Member Since: 12 Apr 2011 Location: sheffield Posts: 55
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Thanks for the link
they look a bit fiddly to get out and didn't want to burn them out by putting 12v straight to them and seeing how good the spark was 
cheers kevin |
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28th Jun 2023 10:58am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4406
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Yes it is definitely easier with the intake manifold off, but possible without.
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28th Jun 2023 11:15am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5744 
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I use a long socket on a 3/8th and an extension. Doable without removing manifold. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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28th Jun 2023 12:05pm |
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| Notyalc Member Since: 27 Jul 2018 Location: Northumberland Posts: 140 
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The engine should start without needing them. They were to help with emissions, but most are probably toast by now.
I certainly dont even bother waiting for the light, just turn the key and bang away we go without any fuss, drama or smoke. Maybe i am lucky?? |
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28th Jun 2023 7:59pm |
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| kevinf Member Since: 12 Apr 2011 Location: sheffield Posts: 55
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The only reason I’m thinking about doing the glow plugs is that last winter during the really cold spells
The engine spun over for a long time before starting when it had been parked over night or at the end of the day after work and I’m not convinced it’s fuel draining back ! Cheers Kevin |
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28th Jun 2023 9:01pm |
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| Notyalc Member Since: 27 Jul 2018 Location: Northumberland Posts: 140
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I would not expect it to be glow plugs…
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29th Jun 2023 8:21pm |
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| kevinf Member Since: 12 Apr 2011 Location: sheffield Posts: 55
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Update
Finally managed to change the glow plugs whilst doing lots of other things, as already guessed all the plugs were toast, had to remove the intake manifold as 3 of the plugs were very tight, freed the plugs off by running the engine with the manifold off, till warm then working the plugs back and forth Thanks for the previous replies Cheers Kevin |
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23rd Jul 2023 9:25pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4406
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Good job Kevin. Having the glow plugs functioning will help this winter on those super cold mornings/evenings. They are there for a very good reason after all.
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24th Jul 2023 8:42am |
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