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• Re: Gas heater fix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:05:53 -0800
  ...Next we pulled the spark plug wire from the spark/glow plug and checked for spark by starting the heater. No spark! Testing the...
• Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions.(Now Water Pumps).
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:14:41 -0800
  ...Also, TDI's have glow plugs that start warming when you > open the door. >
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 09:05:15 -0500
  ...Now if I could only get the water separator light (same as the glow plug light) to stay out. (Yes, I have drained the...
• Re: Help with instrument cluster 14 pin rewiring please.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 16:48:09 -0700
  ...It is used in some diesel models for the glow plug indicator. You don't need the blue/green wire either, the OX led...
• Re: AC cutting out momentarily
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:13:51 -0700
  ...Diesel VWs use it for the glow plug fuse and 86+ Vanagons with the big radiator fan motor also use it for high speed...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:31:10 -0500
  ...Grey oily spots on >rear hatch Thanks Scott,its not leaking fuel maybe some oil? Have to >investigate further on that, glow plug question...
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 23:28:02 -0500
  ...Some of the advantages of these plugs are as follows: There is no protruding metal center electrode to glow cherry red and create further...
• Re: Turn signal system failure
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:36:33 -0400
  ...There is a single blue gray plug, and a larger plug. If the single blue gray is discounted you will get the weirdness you...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:12:42 -0400
  ...The glow plug heaters will work, just require a storage container to recycle through, one that retains heat long-term. Got that part, just...
• Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 21:55:28 -0800
  ...The normal plug replacement interval for these engines was 15,000 > miles. The proper gap is only part of proper spark plug set up...
• Re: Diesel engine wont start
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 17:32:05 -0600
  ...If only little dimming (ie less than when pre-glowing the glow plugs), then the solenoid in the starter doesn't close the main...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Metal engine lids - what year?]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 06:30:12 -0800
  ...Glow plugs, alternator to battery, battery to starter. Any one of those could ignite and cause problems. I'm not saying that it is...
• Re: Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 15:22:00 -0800
  ...Never had a mistake on my end, but I usually order easy stuff like oil/fuel filters, glow plugs, etc. Jon On Fri, 6...
• Garage Terminology
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:59:10 -0600
  ...The voltage is The bulb DOES NOT light 0 - 1 volt The bulb MIGHT be glowing 1 - 3 volts The bulb BARELY GLOWS (or...
• Re: Fixing horn-Don't try this at home ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 11:20:25 -0700
  ...So I carefully hooked up a lamp cord to the two >>terminals, layed it on the bench and plugged it into the wall just...
• 1982 turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 21:41:48 -0400
  ...Ther reason it wasn't running was just the glow plug relay. That was the good news. The bad news was there was no...
• Re: 82 Diesel Van
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 15:39:49 -0400
  ...going and the battery was draining, so I found two shot glow >plugs and replaced them. After another episode of hard starting off >another...
• engine gauge musings.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 16:37:01 -0500
  ...I could use the AMMETER inline with my glowplug circuit to know easily if all 4 are firing.. and for how long.. (I currently...
• Need a new starter for my diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jsnyder
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:35:56 -0500
  ...I plan on replacing the glow plugs, battery, and starter just to be safe. On checking the local auto parts places here in Woodstock...
• Re: 8000W diesel space heater $180
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:35:11 -0500
  ...It doesn't say the power consumption and > that could be considerable with the glow plug. I made inquiry on that. It > will be...
• Re: 90 Carat 50 amp fuse for A/C: Substitution Possiblities
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 13:20:39 -0500
  You may want to check the dealer and cross-reference the glow-plug fuse from a diesel. These fuses are a thin piece of...
• How many fuel pumps does a Eberspacher BA6 Gas Heater have?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 18:18:59 -0500
  ...The glow plug works and I am getting gas as far as the pump but the hose beyond it the hose is dry. The...
• Re: aux heater blowing smoke
  Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 12:33:31 -0500
  ...this.When you cleaned the heater did you clean the spark/glow plug? they get dirty and mat not be firing correctly.Also something...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:31:11 -0400
  ...glowing red part that can induce ping. BTW back in the old days if you went to the dealer to get spark plugs you...
• Re: 82 Diesel won't start
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nienhuis
  Wed, 3 May 2000 19:34:25 -0700
  ...The responses were mostly unanimous...GLOW PLUGS!!! They were dead as a door nail. Now replaced and I'm back humming down the road...
• FS: Westy Eberspacher heater CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:43:39 -0500
  ...Comes with the main heater unit (with glow plug and sensor/switch attached), fuel pump, ducting etc. I believe a blower motor is also...
• Re: Relocating the battery to the rear of the van - ideas anyone???
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:43:08 -0800
  ...larger battery and install it closer to the starter and the glow plugs, > which consume all the much needed juice. > > Any suggestions or tips...
• Re: Heater flap foam replacement detail
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:01:57 -0800
  ...which is why TDI's have glow plugs in their heater circuit.. and one of these days.. I have one of those 3 glow...
• Re: Fiberglass Taped Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:01:50 -0400
  ...I had a light plugged into the cigarette lighter clipped to the rear seat to illuminate the engine compartment... the light came unplugged and...
• Re: Hot Cat
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:19:44 -0600
  ...the cat and it's glowing red. Next morning I replaced it with a spare and put new plugs in cleaned the grounds at...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:18:42 -0400
  ...8mm are a common size for many things like alternator connections and the glow plug system on diesel vans. 9mm not sure. 11mm are...
• Re: Front axle rip off? - final summary
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 15:01:38 EST
  ...It would regularly blow the glow plug controller every spring/fall, to the tune of $95.00. Once, my regular dealer was out of...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 13:15:09 -0700
  ...Unfortunatly the relay I installed had no "clamping diode" so I began to mysteriously fry the glow plugg relay. I added the diode and...
• Hot Cat
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 06:01:57 -0800
  ...the cat and it's glowing red. Next morning I replaced it with a spare and put new plugs in cleaned the grounds at...
• Re: #1(4) VANAGON digest 504
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 22:32:37 -0400
  ...Now when the glow plug light goes off and I turn the key, the engine goes from not running to running instantly; the starter...
• Re: replacing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:24:09 -0600
  ...My westy's boob broke off a glow plug then book >>> off an ez out in the glow plug, what fun!! >>> >>> Velma 82 na...
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 23:36:27 -0500
  ...Some of the advantages of these plugs are as follows: There is no protruding metal center electrode to glow cherry red and create further...
• Re: Tachometer
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 11:29:04 +0000
  ...Since the diesel had a line for the glow plug indicator that ran forward in the wiring harness to the console (now unused) that...
• Re: Blink'n Ignition Light (cont'd)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 7 May 1998 12:05:19 -0400
  ...They require a waiting period for the glow plugs to warm. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler...
• Water seperators, was diesel engine question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 08:26:52 -0500
  ...If the separator gets too full of water, the glow plug light will flash while you are motoring down he road. The second (separator...
• Re: Tachometer
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 14:53:34 +0000
  ...Since the diesel had a line for the glow plug indicator that ran forward in the wiring harness to the console (now unused) that...
• Phred's not feeling too well...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 08:19:17 -0600
  ...So as the weather breaks, I plan on changing the plugs, wires, and other assorted tune-up parts. If there's something else I...
• Fresh water tank leaking via vent.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 02:34:18 -0300
  ...Also, when I filled the tank, the LED lights light Amber with the green faintly glowing. Now the green is glowing fully, but we...
• Re: Help troubleshooting minor diesel running issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:11:02 -0800
  ...None of these problem existed with the previous engine > which would start up at the touch of the key once the glow plug light...
• Re: 82 Diesel Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 94 7:44:07 PST
  ...Injection pump lock "bolt" Cam lock ice-pick-like tool to grab the shims spare shims set of new Bosch glow plugs (I'll...
• Re: Weird little electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:22:51 -0700
  ...glow plug relay >> which in turn caused issue in 15 circuit to fuel cut off solenoid? (15 >> connects to solenoid via pin at glow...
• Re: Oil temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:42:10 -0800
  ...I have a > temperature sender in oil drain plug. I thought it would just be cleaner to > move the temp sender from the bottom...
• Relocating the battery to the rear of the van - ideas anyone???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:19:21 -0800
  ...larger battery and install it closer to the starter and the glow plugs, which consume all the much needed juice. Any suggestions or tips...
• Re: [DIESEL] Diesel Vanagon Tachometer-Yes!
  Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:04:58 -0400
  ...cluster will just slide out and can be put in the gas cluster for that glow plug filiment pictorial. Makes a neat job! --Nate
• 83 Diesel Vanagon timing update.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 18:06:40 -0400
  ...When I had all of the injectors removed I visually watched all four glow plugs glow brightly. 6. I marked the position of the...
• need info on plastic oil filler on diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 20:09:26 -0800
  ...It starts a little slow however, which I hope to remedy with a new set of glow plugs. I have put several hundred miles...
• Re: identifying wires at the fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:10:50 -0800
  ...glow plugs, engine compression, injectors spraying right.. injection timing. possibly not cranking fast enough cold. you're using the Cold Start injection advance knob...
• the '82 Diesel Westy Rolls again....
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 11:57:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...To get at the two other glow plugs, looks like I'll have to remove the Diesel injector pump. any hints, insight there??? Thanks...
• Re: 83 diesel into 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 17:35:51 -0700
  ...needs to be bent down to clear the engine cover. > 6) Glow plug - I plan to install a dash mounted push > button. Sounds like...
• 82 Diesel coolant temp sender location
  Historical mailing list - Pete Geisen
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:12:38 -0400
  ...arrow to the oil pressure switch; and green arrow to the glow plug relay sender. There is no wire attached to the sensor labeled...
• Re: Frydae NVC: Diesel Rabbits
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:38:00 -0600
  ...the cancer hadn't taken it over all i knew was glow plugs and a timing belt was easy in my 82 1.6...
• Re: spent the day under my van
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 04:55:42 -0800
  ...spent the day under my van > > also ben having an issue with glow plugs not working and the work around was > a pain ... so...
• Re: the case of the curious blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 19:32:22 -0500
  ...read this right ....... > you turn the key on to energize the glow plugs, and naturally, turning the > key on makes the temp gauge LED...
• Re: 1.6 TD Motor...Timing help....
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 10:06:38 -0400
  ...Maybe you will need to remove one > > of the glow-plugs and a dial indicator to determine TDC, and then scribe > > some reference marks...
• Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:49:45 -0400
  ...includes the following: * 1-Head 2-Injection Pump 3-Injectors 4-Glow Plugs 5-All Gears 6-Timing Belt 7-Motor Timed 8-Injection...