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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: jackbombay on January 19, 2005, 09:34:53 pm

Title: Looking for glow plug relay info
Post by: jackbombay on January 19, 2005, 09:34:53 pm

I'll need to set up a glow plug relay when I swap the TD into my quantum. The Audi TD is a 5 banger, but I would imagine a 1.6/1.9 GP relay could handle the extra GP.

  So where could I get one? Is a wrecker my best bet?

  What does the GP relay need for info? Coolant temp and power in and out?

Title: Looking for glow plug relay info
Post by: jackbombay on January 21, 2005, 07:56:43 pm

Well there are fast and slow glow plugs appearantly, since there are already GPs in the motor how do I know what type they are so I can get the correct GP relay?

Title: Looking for glow plug relay info
Post by: Patrick on January 22, 2005, 02:22:03 am

Part number on the glow plug should tell you. I saw a listing somewhere (this site?) that said which one was which, and what number the matching relays were. Good luck finding it! :roll:

Title: Looking for glow plug relay info
Post by: janb on January 22, 2005, 10:13:07 am

general rule of thumb  "brass is fast" (theaded end of plug)    silver   is slow(aluminum)  but, I recently got some 'stainless' end fast ones;  also the tips (heat element) of fast are usually tapered, but slow are full dia to rounded tip

I suggest using a starter 'push button' in place of a relay, and an indicator light from buss bar, at least you will know when it's working   8} :?