General Glow Plug fitting cost.... is it really that much

rat20v · Mar 11, 2014

Well just got a quote from glyn hopkins in chelmsford.... and they wanted £390 including vat to change my glow plugs... I was pretty shocked to hear that thought more like £200, anyone else know where I can get them done cheaper in essex?

thanks

Robin

rat20v · Mar 11, 2014

called a few places now.... basically been told if it starts leave it alone... i just want them change so i can stop getting the warning on the dash just so annoying

roy lovelock · Mar 11, 2014

do it yourself, fiddly but do able.
When i had a glow plug go my fuel consumption went up, im not sure why maybe its because the glow plugs constantly pre heat - others have reported the same on here.
there is a good guide on testing the plugs on here, i personally decided to change the lot as when one goes the others usually follow for me.
If you decide you cannot do it, get a independant garage / mechanic to do the job, you will save a bundle.
D.A motors in wickford should be cheaper if you want to give them a call.

rat20v · Mar 11, 2014

roy lovelock said:
do it yourself, fiddly but do able.
When i had a glow plug go my fuel consumption went up, im not sure why maybe its because the glow plugs constantly pre heat - others have reported the same on here.
there is a good guide on testing the plugs on here, i personally decided to change the lot as when one goes the others usually follow for me.
If you decide you cannot do it, get a independant garage / mechanic to do the job, you will save a bundle.
D.A motors in wickford should be cheaper if you want to give them a call.

My fuel consumption is the same as it always has been but my pre heat fault has been there since i got the car, i have a volt meter but never used it, i need to crack it out and check, i want to do it myself but not sure i want to risk it, snapping a plug would make me cry lol and i have snapped a spark plug before and that took 3 days to get out.... i spoke to a independent garage today and they said to leave it alone.... but i want it fixed lol.... read some right horror stories about glow plug removal, what tools did you use Roy? i have plus gas to soak them and i would get it nice and hot before starting to do them, will give d.a a call too.... i was hoping around the £150 mark, i already have a full set of glow plugs in the boot

roy lovelock · Mar 12, 2014

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/341357-new-glow-plugs-thermostat.html

i think i posted 3rd or 4th post, it has the tools needed, plus a good socket set.

Steve148 · Mar 12, 2014

I've replaced two on my JTD, both easy if done with patience & care. Access is the key, 1/4" socket extensions & UJ couplers, plus forceps.

rat20v · Mar 12, 2014

i want to do it myself, but its quite daunting, 2 garages i have spoken to said they will do it but i need to sign a waiver that if they snap them i have to pay the cost of the head off....

Eklipze3k · Mar 12, 2014

Bearing in mind that glow plugs only job is to pre-warm the head when starting the car to aid initial ignition, if the car starts fine and the only reason you want to pay £200 is to clear the light off the dash I think you're mad

jatkinson · Mar 12, 2014

rat20v , Do it your selth .

easy steps . if the car isnt used daily or do it the night before

Unplug the glow plugs and spray some Oven cleaner on the were the threads Screw in to the head . and leave for a while for it to bite in , , next morning give it another dose , the oven cleaner bites in to all the grime and crap * WARNING* it is costic *SP* so if you get it on your hands get it washed off as soon as poss ,

and if you are doing it , just becarefull when doing it , as if you go steady on it , you will be able to feel if its gonna snap , the garage will just go " hes signed the paper , so what if they snap"

Access to plug 1-2 are a little harder to get at , 3-4 are so easy to do if you have small hands like me its easy to do

i got plug 2-3-4 done on my bro`s M jet basicly the same engine and i got them done with in 20 mins

rat20v · Mar 12, 2014

jatkinson said:
@rat20v , Do it your selth .

easy steps . if the car isnt used daily or do it the night before

Unplug the glow plugs and spray some Oven cleaner on the were the threads Screw in to the head . and leave for a while for it to bite in , , next morning give it another dose , the oven cleaner bites in to all the grime and crap * WARNING* it is costic *SP* so if you get it on your hands get it washed off as soon as poss ,

and if you are doing it , just becarefull when doing it , as if you go steady on it , you will be able to feel if its gonna snap , the garage will just go " hes signed the paper , so what if they snap"

Access to plug 1-2 are a little harder to get at , 3-4 are so easy to do if you have small hands like me its easy to do

i got plug 2-3-4 done on my bro`s M jet basicly the same engine and i got them done with in 20 mins

Its not daily, just a weekend toy, and something i use when i go mountain biking, ok some good tips here will have to get some extra tools... but i have alot of tools already i just need the wobble extender.... ok so i will check them over and then see about doing them myself....

ale199020 · Mar 12, 2014

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo-guides/322787-seized-glowplug-removal.html

Might be worth a quick read. Yours might not be seized but the method seems good in a 'better safe than sorry' type way

rat20v · Mar 13, 2014

i wil have a go soon, i just need to change the suspension first and the front brakes, and the back box (mine has gone) once thats done i will have a go thansk for all your help and advice

Steve148 · Mar 17, 2014

jatkinson said:
ust becarefull when doing it , as if you go steady on it , you will be able to feel if its gonna snap

Yes, soak with plusgas or similar first. Gentle, firm force. Once you get it to turn a little, tighten and loosen the plug in stages so that the threads are gradually cleared.

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