

| Subject: | Re: Why burning out a diesel glow plug in less than 40 miles? |
| From: | Larry Hamm |
| Date: | Tue, 18 Jul 2000 22:39:19 -0600 |
Steve Delasalle wrote: > > removing the injectors once again I discovered a small blob of metal in #1 > cylinder pre-chamber, cambelt end of engine, it was the tip of a glow > plug - I replaced them all 30-40 miles ago - they had all burnt out! - I > guess in hindsight I should of been more wary. > > But...anyone got any insight as to why the one would burn out - Is it a pump > timing thing? Steve, Check the operation of the glow plug relay. If it's not disengaging, the current still continues to flow, and burnout is the probable result. Larry
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