[Vwdiesel] Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] 30 ft-lb glow plugs?

[Dana Morphew]

18 ft. lbs. is the correct spec.  Don't over tighten them or you may close the ring
gap (between the electrode and inside of the threaded part) and destroy them.  This
is a prime example of why it is good to have a couple, three different manuals, so
you can double check the info.

Dama


> I read in my vanagon bentley that the glow plugs should be tightened to
> 30 ft-lbs.  I tightened mine to around 20, and felt uncomfortable going
> any further.  Does everyone tighten their glow plugs to 30 ft-lbs?
>
> Brad