Sinners Saint
New Member
I want to rewire the glow plugs. Some of mine have bare spots and I don't think they are get all the juice they should. Is there a specific type of wire your supposed to use for these?
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Rewiring glowplugs, what wire to use?
- Thread starter Sinners Saint
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schiker
Well-Known Member
The cylinders under the turbo in the middle get special extensions I think silicon? They are orange.
IIRC you can get some hi-temp rated wire and connectors at the dealer at a reasonable cost. Some reports also of no problems with ordinary wire on the front wires that are not so cramped and hot. But I would'nt use ordinary wire near turbo.
Also depeding how far you go back up the lines I think there is a fusable link but I think its just 2 for each main branch. Also a dealer part. Try and match the OE lengths.
IIRC you can get some hi-temp rated wire and connectors at the dealer at a reasonable cost. Some reports also of no problems with ordinary wire on the front wires that are not so cramped and hot. But I would'nt use ordinary wire near turbo.
Also depeding how far you go back up the lines I think there is a fusable link but I think its just 2 for each main branch. Also a dealer part. Try and match the OE lengths.
jmiller
Recruit
Fusible link wire can be purchased at an auto parts store. (I've purchased it at Napa)
The insulation for a fusible link is special to prevent burn through and shorting after the link gives out.
The link must be a specific length to work properly, usually 4 to 6 inches. the wire sizes and fusible link sizes are in the wiring diagram. You can create a fire risk if you use normal wire for a fusible link.
Usually a fusible link goes closest to the power source, but can go next to the load if the load could take out the wiring if it failed.
On the left bank, the fusible link is at both ends. A larger one at the GP relay and smaller ones on each GP.
The orange wire is teflon coated and rated for high temp. It can be found on the Web, for a price.
The insulation for a fusible link is special to prevent burn through and shorting after the link gives out.
The link must be a specific length to work properly, usually 4 to 6 inches. the wire sizes and fusible link sizes are in the wiring diagram. You can create a fire risk if you use normal wire for a fusible link.
Usually a fusible link goes closest to the power source, but can go next to the load if the load could take out the wiring if it failed.
On the left bank, the fusible link is at both ends. A larger one at the GP relay and smaller ones on each GP.
The orange wire is teflon coated and rated for high temp. It can be found on the Web, for a price.
D2 Cat
Member
You can get some high temp. wire from a furnace supplier.
bobbiemartin
Author of The DB2 Conversion Guide
I used Mr Gasket Inferno Shield cover my glow plug wires (not the hi temp silicone ones). If you are going to rewire, it may help them last longer.
Edzzed
Member
JMJNet
Recruit
It is there but no one selling it. At least it has a part no.
I checked RockAuto, they don't have it.
ACDelco website does have it but no reference of anybody selling it.
Edzzed
Member
apparently they have discontinued the parts. try here http://www.oehq.com/index.cfm?showpage=utility/partsearch2.cfm&partno=15320556