D5 (2005 on) - Changing Glow Plugs

dcwales · Dec 12th, 2014, 19:02

Hi , I read horror stories of glow plugs snapping when trying to remove them. I need to change my glow plugs it is volvo s60 d5 2005. Has anybody any advice on how to do this safely ? Thanks

cheshired5 · Dec 13th, 2014, 01:19

Plusgas sprayed around the plugs the day before, Warm engine, well fitting quality hex socket, gentle pressure.
What are your resistance readings on each plug currently?

S60D5-185 · Dec 13th, 2014, 08:11

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Originally Posted by cheshired5

Plusgas sprayed around the plugs the day before, Warm engine, well fitting quality hex socket, gentle pressure.
What are your resistance readings on each plug currently?

That's certainly where i would be starting unless of course the OP has already done so. Must admit, these glowplugs do seem to last very well in the D5.

dcwales · Dec 14th, 2014, 14:25

Thanks for the replies.
I dont know the readings , not sure how to do that.

I know the plugs are on the way out as at the last service a few weeks ago they had shown up faults. The car starts "ok" most times, but when it is really cold over night it just will not catch.
I decided based on the errors at the service to purchase 5 glow plugs and change them all..

Just want to be careful in doing this to ensure I dont break one.

Rooster · Dec 14th, 2014, 14:41

Never had a plug break on a D5 engine,

but i have on the 1.6d engine altho i did manage to get the broken bit out without having to take the engine to bits,

Like others say make sure engines nice and warm ie blast down motorway or something before you start

The Edge · Jan 4th, 2015, 18:43

most common rail diesels will start fine without glow plugs almost regardless of temperature, they are more for emission purposes these days.

wisc · Jan 7th, 2015, 10:46

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Originally Posted by The Edge

most common rail diesels will start fine without glow plugs almost regardless of temperature, they are more for emission purposes these days.

well you learn something new every day, I was not aware of that.

My S60 is only my second diesel though.

cheshired5 · Jan 7th, 2015, 13:27

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Originally Posted by wisc

well you learn something new every day, I was not aware of that.

My S60 is only my second diesel though.

Yes, you'll be hard pushed to find a thread where a starting or running problem is fixed by new glow plugs and it's surprising (or not) how many garages still throw it up as a first suggestion.
It's always good to have them all working though and they're easy to test.

Dec 12th, 2014, 19:02	#1
dcwales New Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: largs	Changing Glow Plugs Hi , I read horror stories of glow plugs snapping when trying to remove them. I need to change my glow plugs it is volvo s60 d5 2005. Has anybody any advice on how to do this safely ? Thanks

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cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Plusgas sprayed around the plugs the day before, Warm engine, well fitting quality hex socket, gentle pressure. What are your resistance readings on each plug currently? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Never had a plug break on a D5 engine, but i have on the 1.6d engine altho i did manage to get the broken bit out without having to take the engine to bits, Like others say make sure engines nice and warm ie blast down motorway or something before you start __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Dec 14th, 2014, 14:25	#4
dcwales New Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: largs	Thanks for the replies. I dont know the readings , not sure how to do that. I know the plugs are on the way out as at the last service a few weeks ago they had shown up faults. The car starts "ok" most times, but when it is really cold over night it just will not catch. I decided based on the errors at the service to purchase 5 glow plugs and change them all.. Just want to be careful in doing this to ensure I dont break one.

Jan 4th, 2015, 18:43	#6
The Edge Senior Member Last Online: Today 20:01 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Birmingham	most common rail diesels will start fine without glow plugs almost regardless of temperature, they are more for emission purposes these days.

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