Glow plugs replacement S40 2.0 D

abtx · Mar 1st, 2016, 22:45

Hi folks, I want your opinion on replacing glow plugs in 2.0D engine DIY vs service. I can buy plugs for about £8 per plug from Eurocarparts and try replacing them myself. I never done it before, seen a tutorial and it seems an ok job with the right tools (digital torque spanner will set me back about £35). Again, I never changed plugs before, but I did replace cam shaft sensor (very easy) and cleaned body throttle (easy, following great advice from this forum!). I think I could manage this myself, but I know if I screw up it'll cost me a shedload of money more. I can't seem to find any info on how much would it cost me to replace the plugs in the service. What's your opinion?

Rooster · Mar 1st, 2016, 22:56

You need to remove egr valve and cooler to do them on a 2.0d which will involve draining and refilling cooling system,

There not as easy as a d5 where there in plain view and about a 10 minute job to change

Tony500 · Mar 2nd, 2016, 01:01

I hope you have small hands too lol
A mirror might help you to see the plugs as you cant see them
A mini 1/4 ratchet too

You cant go wrong tbh

Bungo · Mar 2nd, 2016, 18:21

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Originally Posted by abtx

Hi folks, I want your opinion on replacing glow plugs in 2.0D engine DIY vs service. I can buy plugs for about £8 per plug from Eurocarparts and try replacing them myself. I never done it before, seen a tutorial and it seems an ok job with the right tools (digital torque spanner will set me back about £35). Again, I never changed plugs before, but I did replace cam shaft sensor (very easy) and cleaned body throttle (easy, following great advice from this forum!). I think I could manage this myself, but I know if I screw up it'll cost me a shedload of money more. I can't seem to find any info on how much would it cost me to replace the plugs in the service. What's your opinion?

Stupid question probably but why do you want to change them, have they tested faulty ?

abtx · Mar 8th, 2016, 19:48

I had the dashboard indicator lighting up, so thought I'd research what would be the options if it turned out I needed to change the plugs, but since that one time it was ok. Also, it couldn't start that one time few first attempts.

Bungo · Mar 9th, 2016, 09:55

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Originally Posted by abtx

I had the dashboard indicator lighting up, so thought I'd research what would be the options if it turned out I needed to change the plugs, but since that one time it was ok. Also, it couldn't start that one time few first attempts.

Well that's saved you some cash and hassle.
Generally, glow plugs serve little purpose on modern high pressure systems and problems are usually with wiring or sensors.

Mar 1st, 2016, 22:45	#1
abtx Junior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 21:05 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Edinburgh	Glow plugs replacement S40 2.0 D Hi folks, I want your opinion on replacing glow plugs in 2.0D engine DIY vs service. I can buy plugs for about £8 per plug from Eurocarparts and try replacing them myself. I never done it before, seen a tutorial and it seems an ok job with the right tools (digital torque spanner will set me back about £35). Again, I never changed plugs before, but I did replace cam shaft sensor (very easy) and cleaned body throttle (easy, following great advice from this forum!). I think I could manage this myself, but I know if I screw up it'll cost me a shedload of money more. I can't seem to find any info on how much would it cost me to replace the plugs in the service. What's your opinion?

Mar 1st, 2016, 22:56	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	You need to remove egr valve and cooler to do them on a 2.0d which will involve draining and refilling cooling system, There not as easy as a d5 where there in plain view and about a 10 minute job to change __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Mar 2nd, 2016, 01:01	#3
Tony500 Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 14:02 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Glasgow	I hope you have small hands too lol A mirror might help you to see the plugs as you cant see them A mini 1/4 ratchet too You cant go wrong tbh __________________ 2009 V70 R-Design 2.0D SE Sport 2007 XC90 D5 SE Lux 2006 XC90 V8 Executive

Mar 8th, 2016, 19:48	#5
abtx Junior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 21:05 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Edinburgh	I had the dashboard indicator lighting up, so thought I'd research what would be the options if it turned out I needed to change the plugs, but since that one time it was ok. Also, it couldn't start that one time few first attempts.

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