Can you help me to find the correct glow plugs for my 940?

[ApacheTech]

My Volvo is currently in the garage, and I need to source new glow plugs for it.

Vehicle: 1995 (M Reg) Volvo 940 II (945) Diesel Estate 2.4 TD Interc.
Engine: 2383cc 90KW 122HP D 24 TIC.

The mechanic has told me to get 5x "long ones", and 1x "short one", as the diesel pump is placed in such a way that one of the plugs needs to be shorter than the others, or it won't fit in.

There's multiple lengths of glow plug available, so does anyone know which lengths I should get?

https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/volvo/...0252/glow-plug

There's a lot to choose from.

Thanks for any help anyone can give. I need to get the car back on the road as soon as I can.

[J liddy]

Few of us here got the same car done miles 4 times in 23 years I will forward the correct ones when I get home use Bosch should cost no more than £40 for 6

[AllHailKingVolvo]

That’s the first I’ve heard about one of the plugs being shorter than the others-I got mine done when I was having the cambelt and injector pump belt changed. I gather it’s a considerable PITA getting the plug for cylinder #6 out/in without dropping the injector pump.

[J liddy]

I've changed all 6 plugs no need to touch injection pump remove intercooler pipe over top of rocker cover and part of EGR FOR access I never touched injection hardlines too it's a bit tricky there is a detailed info somewhere here or on D24.com forum I will try and find it

[ApacheTech]

Right now, all I need is a number. The overall length of the plugs, in mm.

I can buy them in 73, 69, 63, 61, 60, 59, and 58.

I just need to know which of those numbers is correct. I'll get five, and then he can deal with the extra, if it's needed.

Here's some, filtered just to Ridex: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/...%5B0%5D=100015

[jpliddy]

hi 99% certain the bosch plugs part number is 0250201032 1 to 4 are quite easy 5 and 6 make some time .i sit in the engine bay under a old carpet have some of the small terminal spare at hand you will loose the odd, ones , i apply a small amount of copper grease to the threads that go into the engine ,makes life easier
next time ,a telescopic magnet and cap lamp and long reach pliers are handy too take your time , im a old carpenter not as agile now but did them last year,
keep us informed of your progress

[jpliddy]

i see your only in chester so not to far from me if your over in stoke on trent some time

[jpliddy]

Originally Posted by ApacheTech

My Volvo is currently in the garage, and I need to source new glow plugs for it.

Vehicle: 1995 (M Reg) Volvo 940 II (945) Diesel Estate 2.4 TD Interc.
Engine: 2383cc 90KW 122HP D 24 TIC.

The mechanic has told me to get 5x "long ones", and 1x "short one", as the diesel pump is placed in such a way that one of the plugs needs to be shorter than the others, or it won't fit in.

There's multiple lengths of glow plug available, so does anyone know which lengths I should get?

https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/volvo/...0252/glow-plug

There's a lot to choose from.

Thanks for any help anyone can give. I need to get the car back on the road as soon as I can.

hi all 6 glow plugs are the same part number im concerned a mechanic woud say this , as its incorrect put a post on the American web site D24.com these guys are very good ,plus there are some very knowledgeable lads over here who know
these engines inside out which hopefully you will get to know
regards jim

[J liddy]

Just seen 4 bosch glow plugs for £19 ish so get 2 boxes and you hot 2 for spares not as you will need them !

[ApacheTech]

Originally Posted by jpliddy

i see your only in chester so not to far from me if your over in stoke on trent some time

Last week, I was driving through Stoke on Trent, on my way through Derby. On the A500, I ran over a pot hole, and that's what caused this problem with the glow plugs. It jolted everything out of alignment, and fried the relay. I spent the weekend in Derby, and the next time I started the engine, it wouldn't start. Had to get the breakdown recovery out.

The poor guy looked very confused when I opened the bonnet, and there was nowhere to plug his diagnostics kit into. He said, "Wow, that's not what I was expecting", and had to remember his actual mechanics training, to work out what was wrong. It eventually started, and I was able to drive back, through Stoke on Trent, back home.