@ Nate... They only come in the "press on" type.. They're pencil sized in comparison to VW IDI or MB plugs.. They take a 10mm socket, if that gives you an indication!
@ Mark.. The local NAPA got me BOSCH for $11.. Just saying they're expensive. I'd like to find NEW connectors-- I'm not in a hurry to replace BAD with OLD.. :)
Thus-- looking for new terminals.. They've got to be out there-- I just don't know what to "call" them..
...Maybe a trip back to NAPA.
It started today in 35F weather with only three glow plugs glowing, and one hit on them.. For the record, the 1Z TDI (early version) has three more in the water jacket-- Those aren't connected for the same reason, as well..
Anthony
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Mark in Lakewood, CO" <beeser750@...> wrote:
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> The electrical connection end looks a lot like the end of the temperature sensors used in our iron head diesels. The sensors are located in the head; one is for the temperature guage, the other is for the glow plug timer. Many of these cars also have a sensor in the thermostat housing, used to switch the electric fans in front of the radiator off and on. Gassers had many of these same sensors. Maybe you could find a late '70's, '80's (maybe '90's) MB in a PAP and clip some of these connectors....
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> (BTW... RockAuto is listing glow plugs for this car for under $10. NGKs. Don't know if they're any good....)
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> Mark in Lakewood, CO
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ajrnemt" <ajrn@...>
> To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 5:29:21 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] OT: VW glow plugs.. Terminal problem.. :(
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> Yup, I'm aware I'm on the wrong board..
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> Many of the VW types tend to be "parts replacers" not fixers..
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> I've got a '97 Passat TDI.
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> The glow plugs are a push on type connection (not stud/nut type) for the 12V..
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> Do you know of anyone that makes a push on terminal that fits the end of the VW diesel glow plug??
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> the link is an example of these overpriced plugs!
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> http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=391
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> One of the terminals has broken off, and I don't want to drop $80 on the "VW" wiring harness, when realistically it WILL happen again..
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> Any direction you can provide would be appreciated--
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> Anthony
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