Glow Plugs?

[Brocko]

The engine management light came on other day, after checking with VCDS I have the 17056 error code (Cylinder 2 glow plug).

It seems like an easy enough job to do & Eurocarparts list the NGK glowplug at about £15 - has anyone used NGK glowplugs before (or any other brand) and have any good or bad things to say about them?

Cheers!

[Dean-]

I like your picture!

[TriggerFish]

I've used NGK spark plugs, but that's of no use!

These people, ECPs sister firm, are cheaper too. (I managed to order a BOSCH Maf and fuel filter for less than the cost of the same MAF from ECP.)

http://www.carparts4...o.uk/glow-plugs

Edited 21 January, 2013 by TriggerFish

[djdazzy]

The engine management light came on other day, after checking with VCDS I have the 17056 error code (Cylinder 2 glow plug).

It seems like an easy enough job to do & Eurocarparts list the NGK glowplug at about £15 - has anyone used NGK glowplugs before (or any other brand) and have any good or bad things to say about them?

Cheers!

I have replaced my factory fit bosch glow plugs with NGK ones after one failed. Replace the set as after I replaced one, two others failed within the year. Seems to run ok on NGK. You need a longer socket and a torque wrench to complete the task.

28 quid a set here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-NGK-NTK-Diesel-D-Heater-Glow-Plugs-SKODA-FABIA-1-1-9-V-RS-VRS-03-08-5065-/160858016033?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2573e28921

[Trev.]

Id tried TPS. See what they cost for the genuine ones!

[djdazzy]

Id tried TPS. See what they cost for the genuine ones!

The "genuine" bosch ones on mine lasted just over 3 years before they started to fail. My car seems to start better on the NGK ones. I think TPS were a lot dearer than 28 quid a set when I rang them.

[Brocko]

Cheers chaps! I'll treat myself to that set of 4 NGK plugs from eBay.

[Trev.]

Well my ones from the factory have last 7 years...

[djdazzy]

Well my ones from the factory have last 7 years...

Excellent, I will let you know in a few months if my NGK plugs lasted longer than the OEM bosch ones.

Edited 21 January, 2013 by djdazzy

[Trev.]

You said they lasted 3 years, so letting me know in a few months is no good to see if they last longer...

Thinking before you type would be a great idea

[djdazzy]

You said they lasted 3 years, so letting me know in a few months is no good to see if they last longer...

Thinking before you type would be a great idea

I was attempting humour How do you know you have still have the original plugs in your car? You only bought it last year....

[Trev.]

Full service history with a documented list of parts replaced from when, where and mileage, down to nuts and bolts! One of the reasons i bought the car, 10bonus points for research.

[djdazzy]

Full service history with a documented list of parts replaced from when, where and mileage, down to nuts and bolts! One of the reasons i bought the car, 10bonus points for research.

Thank you. Down to nuts and bolts eh? Enough said !