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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: *Jonnyg* on 11 January 2011, 19:38

Title: Glowplugs.
Post by: *Jonnyg* on 11 January 2011, 19:38

Hey guys.. Before i start this.. How do i remove them?  :undecided:


Noticed they is a metal pipes going to each 1 of them. Just be good to get some info before doing it :)

Title: Re: Glowplugs.
Post by: Wayne on 11 January 2011, 19:48

Metal pipes go to the injectors.

Glow plugs will have a earthing / joining strap.

Title: Re: Glowplugs.
Post by: *Jonnyg* on 11 January 2011, 19:57

Got a photo of where they are? I fort they was under those pipes?

Title: Re: Glowplugs.
Post by: madmanmart on 11 January 2011, 20:04

What you are describing sounds like the injectors.

Glow plugs are smaller and have a black plastic earthing rail across them.

This is on the TDI

Title: Re: Glowplugs.
Post by: *Jonnyg* on 11 January 2011, 20:09

Yeah, its the AHU Engine.

(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2087/engineinfo.jpg)


Same as that i think. The pipes going to the injectors?

Title: Re: Glowplugs.
Post by: Wayne on 11 January 2011, 20:13

Yep that is the injectors

Title: Re: Glowplugs.
Post by: *Jonnyg* on 11 January 2011, 20:24

(http://www.fototime.com/CAFDD6CCACA5A93/standard.jpg)


I can see the tips on them on this photo :)

Title: Re: Glowplugs.
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 11 January 2011, 20:30

Aaaah that why you rang me lol Sorry mate,was on the phone then was playing with my axle and forgot to ring you back :grin:
Just take the earth link bar off and get a socket and undo themIts very simple mate.

Whats up with yours?

Title: Re: Glowplugs.
Post by: *Jonnyg* on 11 January 2011, 20:32

Ring me now bud ;)