Something to Think About

[hpprose]

So, as you guys are diving into your valve covers and working on your engines, it might be a good time to consider changing out your glow plugs. It is way easier to change them when you are already in there, than at 6 am in 10 degree weather just before work.

Just an FYI, BorgWarner Turbo and Emissions Systems just released a new glow plug that gets hotter faster and should last longer. Below is their release on it and a link to their site for info.

It Is Getting Hot In Here
BorgWarner Turbo & Emission Systems Releases Glow Plugs
with a Monstrous Technological stride

BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems releases their newest technological advancement; glow plugs. Continuing to strive for cleaner and better emissions, BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems has come out with new technology that enables a diesel engine to start faster and come up to operating temperature quicker, thus reducing the emissions by 40%.

The new Glow Plugs feature two coil technology, which helps reduce the load draw on the electrical system, and high-tech welding for durability. To ensure quality, the Magnesium Oxide power that is used inside of the plugs is tightly packed, which helps prevent ballooning and failures commonly associated with other plug designs. In addition to the power being packed tightly, the heating coils are precisely placed on the connector pin and the contact points are placed in an exact position. After final assembly, every glow plug goes through brutal testing to ensure 100% functionality and quality.

BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems’ Glow Plugs offer faster start up, no smoke, less shuddering, a gentle engine start and smoother engine performance. For more information on these glow plugs, find the nearest dealer or an application guild visit http://www.BorgWarnerGlowPlugs.com .


And yes, they are sponsoring this site.

 

[duratothemax]

So, as you guys are diving into your valve covers and working on your engines, it might be a good time to consider changing out your glow plugs. It is way easier to change them when you are already in there, than at 6 am in 10 degree weather just before work.

Just an FYI, BorgWarner Turbo and Emissions Systems just released a new glow plug that gets hotter faster and should last longer. Below is their release on it and a link to their site for info.

It Is Getting Hot In Here
BorgWarner Turbo & Emission Systems Releases Glow Plugs
with a Monstrous Technological stride

BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems releases their newest technological advancement; glow plugs. Continuing to strive for cleaner and better emissions, BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems has come out with new technology that enables a diesel engine to start faster and come up to operating temperature quicker, thus reducing the emissions by 40%.

The new Glow Plugs feature two coil technology, which helps reduce the load draw on the electrical system, and high-tech welding for durability. To ensure quality, the Magnesium Oxide power that is used inside of the plugs is tightly packed, which helps prevent ballooning and failures commonly associated with other plug designs. In addition to the power being packed tightly, the heating coils are precisely placed on the connector pin and the contact points are placed in an exact position. After final assembly, every glow plug goes through brutal testing to ensure 100% functionality and quality.

BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems’ Glow Plugs offer faster start up, no smoke, less shuddering, a gentle engine start and smoother engine performance. For more information on these glow plugs, find the nearest dealer or an application guild visit http://www.BorgWarnerGlowPlugs.com .


And yes, they are sponsoring this site.

mine heat up in 3-4 seconds at -20* outside air temp, and the engine starts fine without being plugged in. Why do I need to change?

ben

 

[hpprose]

mine heat up in 3-4 seconds at -20* outside air temp, and the engine starts fine without being plugged in. Why do I need to change?

ben

I'm not saying you specifically do. Many of us in here ignore our glow plugs until they give us problems. The problem with that is that they don't give us problems until we really need them. It is cold, and generally early in the morning when our trucks won't start.

In addition, the reason that I mention is that glow plugs usually just quit, or at least that's the perception because we won't use an ohm meter on them every few weeks to see if the resistance has changed.

This is just something to keep in mind. Your plugs may be fine; others may need to change them. Glow Plugs don’t last forever.

 

[BMDMAX]

Replacing a glow plug on the Duramax has nothing to do with the valve covers, since the are not under them......

 

[hpprose]

Yeah, I realized that shortly after I posted this. Basically what I'm saying is as you are working on your trucks; think about the easy things that go out like Glow Plugs. It is way easier to change them when you are already working on your truck, than early morning when you are in your nice cloths.

 

[malibu795]

i had 4 bad GP truck still started with out GP in 40* weather..

GP on a dmax never really has been a major problem for them.



now 6.2/6.5 on the other had is a different story.