[Vwdiesel] Glow plug talk for beginners. --- ( Apple Pie Apple Pie say I )

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> No matter what   NEVER
> reinstall OLD style plugs ---   throw them in the river --get rid.


  Why???  I ran slow glows until I couldn't get them anymore.  My 
supplier even knew the crossover number for them because of me!
(Went to an Audi number).  They work well, just take longer to heat 
up.  

> 
> And yes new style plug will work in old system. NO need for a new relay.
> 
> But I do recommend the NEW RELAY  ---it is a better system.   BUT   that
> is about 50 dollars just for the relay here. -----Better choice is install 
> your own relay
> 

  I wouldn't run fast plugs with a slow relay.  If you're going to have an 
"automatic" system, have it right, with the correct timing and all.  Using 
the old relay, you'll invariably leave them on longer thus shortening the 
life of the plugs.
  I can buy relays cheap enough to sell them at $16 and $26, both fast so 
must be difference in manufacturer.  Don't know which is which but my 
Jetta has had the cheap one in it for a year or two.  Works fine.
     Loren