daveturnbull Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I need a new set of Glow Plugs for my 200 Tdi hybrid. Question is, are the unbranded ones any good, or will I be taking them out and chucking them away in 3 months time? Thing is, they are sooooo much cheaper. A set of 4 unbranded ones being a whole £11, where as the Beru, NGK, Champion ones are about £11 each... Opinions from those who have tried please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Check eBay! I just bought 4 original Beru glow plugs for £24 inclusive p&p. Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Check eBay!I just bought 4 original Beru glow plugs for £24 inclusive p&p. Todd. Got a link so I can get in touch with the seller - check if they've got any more? Can't find any that cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 some here on ebay for 2.5Tdi engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 These are the ones that I bought; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=290287239309 The seller doesn't appear to have more listed, but you can email him. Here is one more listing and this guy to has no more left either; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=260342126775 Sorry but I wrong with what I paid it wasn't £24, but rather £26.94. Still, here in Sweden the main dealer wants 500:- per unit (2000:- total) and all 4 on eBay cost me 322:- Swedish Good luck. Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Unbranded have worked for me for well over a year, so spending £11 would be the way to go IMHO. After all, it's not a moonlander we are talking about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Unbranded have worked for me for well over a year, so spending £11 would be the way to go IMHO. After all, it's not a moonlander we are talking about... Spacelander is what we are talking about Lars!! Burn some cash on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Smith Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I would save even more money and leave the old ones in it. Never had to use the glow plugs on a 200Tdi, not even a few days ago at -6C. Would not use unbranded plugs though, as I have known them to break up and put a nice score down the side of the piston and cylinder. I am sure there is a thread on here somewhere about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Would not use unbranded plugs though, as I have known them to break up and put a nice score down the side of the piston and cylinder. I am sure there is a thread on here somewhere about it. That's my main worry. I've seen the damage a broken glow plug can do to the inside of a 300tdi engine. It made one hell of a dent in the piston and head. western and tuko - thanks for the ebay links - I'll investigate them further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I fitted Beru. Quite frankly for roughly 30 quid difference I thought it was worthwhile. I'd have struggled to buy anything different from my local independant, they got so fed up with unbranded ones failing, they no longer sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I just came in from changing them on the Disco. Easy peasy job really. Even replaced the cracking fuel return lines while I was there. Did notice that the two closest to the front of the engine were wetter than the last two, actually they were perfectly dry. Lots of carbon build up with white spots from I guess where it was thoroughly heating up. Cold weather come on back, I'm ready for ya! Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I fitted Beru. Quite frankly for roughly 30 quid difference I thought it was worthwhile. The Disco is the wife's daily driver where she travels just over 60Km to/from work. The Disco has to be 100% reliable, therefore no aftermarket parts are installed. I will and do shell out for original. The peace of mind that it brings is worth every penny! Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Did it start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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