I haven’t started my 1972 Merecedes-Benz 220D in a year and a half. Now, I need to start it so I can get it out of the garage and get the Vanagon into storag…
1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D – glow plug replacement/carbon reaming
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self ratcheting wrenches are a god-send :>
@Kbrusky15 Amen to that!
100% agreed. I can’t imagine I actually suggested that in the video. I’ve
never used any sort of starting fluid on a diesel and never would. I’ve
known that for a very long time.
You may have a problem with the glow plug relay. In your car, it’ll be
mounted to the inside of the driver’s side front fender, near the headlight.
Thank you I appreciate it 🙂
I bought it from Mercedessource, but there may be other options out there.
I have 83 mbx 300d. the gflow plugs dfont work right. I hae to hit the key
switch multiple times to get the light on. still have to either use heater
overnight or ether. we’ve replced the gplugs. is there a module in line
with the switch -plug harness?
You should NEVER EVER use ether or starting fluid on a diesel engine. You
WILL crack a piston or prechamber. If you must use a starting fluid to get
the engine to start, use WD-40 and nothing else. With good compression,
correct valve lash settings, and strong glow plug system, you shouldn’t
need anything but the key to get that engine to fire.
Where did you buy the tool for the carbon build up? Thanks for the video 😉