V50 Engine 2.0D : - V50 glow plugs

grunterNI · Nov 17th, 2011, 12:31

Hi folks, is it just me or is changing glow plugs in an '08 V50 2.0l a state secret. I have searched high and low and still can't find anywhere that details how to do this. Have had a look at the engine and can see where the plugs are but cannot figure out how to extract them. Is there anyone out there who knows how to do it, otherwise it's of to the main dealer and out a fortune for labour costs. Thanks, Davy

SonyVaio · Nov 17th, 2011, 13:30

Hopefully someone like Clan (forum member) will be along soon and can give you the info you seek. If not give him a PM and ask him, he's a nice chap.

I've got a petrol V50 so have not seen where the plugs are in the your diesel, maybe you can take a picture so we can see?

Most other deisels are pretty straight forward in that you remove an electrical wire/connection and then unscrew the plug. If you can see them then that is half the battle.

I'll have a look on Vida later.

sdraper90 · Nov 29th, 2012, 08:21

Bump, I was wondering the same, can't find out anything other than people saying you shouldn't need to replace them!

jaygee · Nov 29th, 2012, 13:53

I'll scan the Haynes manual this evening and upload.

sdraper90 · Nov 30th, 2012, 07:59

Thanks, you looking at swapping the intercooler? How big a job do you recon it will be? Is it just bumper off?

plasticcouch81 · Dec 11th, 2012, 16:42

please can someone put a glow plug changing guide up for a V50 2.0D
it seems impossible to find how to do it on the internet!
last few diesels i've owned have been a doddle!!

jaygee · Dec 11th, 2012, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by plasticcouch81

please can someone put a glow plug changing guide up for a V50 2.0D
it seems impossible to find how to do it on the internet!
last few diesels i've owned have been a doddle!!

Sorry, have been meaning to get a scan of the haynes manual. I'll do it this evening, promise!

jaygee · Dec 11th, 2012, 18:27

Here's the scan from the Haynes Manual.

haynes_v50_glowplugs_removal.jpg

Have fun!

VenomS40 · Dec 11th, 2012, 18:33

I looked at doing this and was told not too. 1) Due to the size they have a tendency to corrode in there and could sheer off and then you stuffed. So was advised to pop it to a dealer or specialist and get them to do it for the sake of £50 if they sheer off then its there insurance that pays for it if it goes wrong...

Getting mine done when I have my AUX belt done in the new year.

Ninja59 · Dec 11th, 2012, 18:50

the other factor at play is they do not really get used much in these cars...

Nov 17th, 2011, 12:31	#1
grunterNI New Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2012 17:21 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Newtownards, Co Down	V50 glow plugs Hi folks, is it just me or is changing glow plugs in an '08 V50 2.0l a state secret. I have searched high and low and still can't find anywhere that details how to do this. Have had a look at the engine and can see where the plugs are but cannot figure out how to extract them. Is there anyone out there who knows how to do it, otherwise it's of to the main dealer and out a fortune for labour costs. Thanks, Davy

Nov 29th, 2012, 13:53	#4
jaygee Avid Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2020 09:58 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leeds View Photos By: jaygee	I'll scan the Haynes manual this evening and upload. __________________ V50 2.0D (05) SE Lux - Euro IV \|\| 168 BHP - 404 NM V40 D3 (13) SE Lux - Euro IV \|\| 150 BHP - 350NM

Dec 11th, 2012, 18:27	#8
jaygee Avid Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2020 09:58 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leeds View Photos By: jaygee	Here's the scan from the Haynes Manual. haynes_v50_glowplugs_removal.jpg Have fun! __________________ V50 2.0D (05) SE Lux - Euro IV \|\| 168 BHP - 404 NM V40 D3 (13) SE Lux - Euro IV \|\| 150 BHP - 350NM

Dec 11th, 2012, 18:33	#9
VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	I looked at doing this and was told not too. 1) Due to the size they have a tendency to corrode in there and could sheer off and then you stuffed. So was advised to pop it to a dealer or specialist and get them to do it for the sake of £50 if they sheer off then its there insurance that pays for it if it goes wrong... Getting mine done when I have my AUX belt done in the new year. __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

Nov 17th, 2011, 13:30	#2
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Hopefully someone like Clan (forum member) will be along soon and can give you the info you seek. If not give him a PM and ask him, he's a nice chap. I've got a petrol V50 so have not seen where the plugs are in the your diesel, maybe you can take a picture so we can see? Most other deisels are pretty straight forward in that you remove an electrical wire/connection and then unscrew the plug. If you can see them then that is half the battle. I'll have a look on Vida later.

Nov 29th, 2012, 08:21	#3
sdraper90 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2015 12:20 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port	Bump, I was wondering the same, can't find out anything other than people saying you shouldn't need to replace them!

Nov 30th, 2012, 07:59	#5
sdraper90 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2015 12:20 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port	Thanks, you looking at swapping the intercooler? How big a job do you recon it will be? Is it just bumper off?

Dec 11th, 2012, 16:42	#6
plasticcouch81 New Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2020 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: na	please can someone put a glow plug changing guide up for a V50 2.0D it seems impossible to find how to do it on the internet! last few diesels i've owned have been a doddle!!

Dec 11th, 2012, 18:50	#10
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	the other factor at play is they do not really get used much in these cars...

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