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....
(BTW... RockAuto is listing glow plugs for this car for under $10. NGKs. Don't know if they're any good....)
Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "ajrnemt" <ajrn@hotmail.com>
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.. :(
From: "ajrnemt" <ajrn@hotmail.com>
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.. :(
Yup, I'm aware I'm on the wrong board..
Many of the VW types tend to be "parts replacers" not fixers..
I've got a '97 Passat TDI.
The glow plugs are a push on type connection (not stud/nut type) for the 12V..
Do you know of anyone that makes a push on terminal that fits the end of the VW diesel glow plug??
the link is an example of these overpriced plugs!
http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=391
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..
Any direction you can provide would be appreciated--
Anthony
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