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What does an amber spring shaped symbol mean on a Audi a3?
Glow plugs need changing. Is it diesel?
How can you convert petrol engine in into diesel engine?
You can convert a petrol engine into a diesel engine by changing the fuel injectors. The fuel filters will also need to be changed.
What is the symbol of glowplug on a petrol engine for?
it could be for the spark plug, petrol engines dont need glow plugs, diesel engines do
Problem starting diesel engine in cold weather then puff of white smoke once started?
faulty glow plugs,need replaceing then shouldbe fine.
When starting my f350 in the morning when the engine is cold i need to turn the ignition on and off 6 times to start the truck can you help me?
check the glow plug, if it is diesel
Where and how do you change the glow plugs on a 97 F250 turbo diesel?
the glow plugs are located inside the the valve covers on the engine' the wire harness goes thru the cover gaskets.so this is a major job.if you break a gasket while removing, they cost about $70 , each to replace. you also need special tools to remove glow plugs. it is much easier and safer to take the truck to a reputable diesel mechanic.
Do the glow plugs cycle after engine is running?
No they do not, After engine is running there is no need for glow plugs because there is enough heat in the cylinders to warm the fuel. The glow plugs are designed to heat up the cold diesel fuel on start up only. Actually glow plugs will cycle briefly after engine start up to keep the cold fuel from bringing down cyl temp until the engine warms up. A power stroke will keep glow plugs on for up to 180 sec. A chev will run considerably less I believe.
How do you time a Mazda 2200 R2 diesel engine?
Timing an engine requires that it have spark plugs, a diesel engine only has glow plus, no timing required. Now, if the valve to piston timing is off, you will need to replace the timing belt or chain, aligning the timing marks then. Get a repair manual like a Chilton's.
Why is a diesel engine running rough when its cold?
Diesel engines, unlike gas engines do not have any spark plugs. The reason that they do not need a spark plug is because in diesel engines, the air is compressed much, much more than in a gas engine. The more that you compress the air, the more that the air is heated. Diesel engines have so much compression that the air inside of your cylinder becomes super heated and there is no need for a spark plug. The air is so hot that when the diesel fuel is injected into the cylinder, the diesel fuel ignites and the piston is pushed down via the "explosion" that takes place when the piston reaches tdc(top dead center). Because of this, diesel engines need to warm up. This is why diesel engines have glow plugs. The glow plugs warm the block and help the engine to heat up faster.
Does a diesel car need glow plugs?
Depending on the type of fuel system, a diesel engine may or may not use glow plugs. Glow plugs are generally used on Indirectly Injected diesel engines. They are used to heat the air that is drawn into the engine when the engine is cold. Since diesel engines use the heat created by compression to ignite the fuel/air charge, Glowplugs provide easier and smoother start ups. A Direct Injected diesel engine may use an Intake Air Heater or nothing at all, since the fuel being injected into the combustion chamber is atomized to a much finer degree (and therefor ignites at a lower temperature) than the relatively low injection pressure Indirect Injection system.
Whats wrong with 1.5 Diesel 106 it wont start?
Probably the Glow plugs (the diesel pre-heats) need replacing.
Why do diesel vehicles need to be kept running?
A diesel vehicles does not need to be running. A diesel ignition in a Diesel engine comes from compression and not spark.
