[Vwdiesel] More glow pulg testing Q's ...

[Derek]

That would be cool ( there is a pun in there somewhere ... )    While I was
reading through old messages, I found references to checking your gp's with
a multimeter.  While this seems to be a great idea, its only good if you
already have working ones to get reference voltages from.  How do you
determine if the #1  gp is dead using this method ?  I am assuming that the
probes from the meter go from nut to nut on the buss bar.  Oh well.  Once I
get her to fire like she's used to, I'll get some reference readings.  And I
think I'll get rid of that bussbar too ...




----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandy Cameron" <scameron at compmore.net>
To: "Derek" <weasel1 at sympatico.ca>; <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 11:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] More glow pulg testing Q's ...


> At 11:19 PM 28/12/04 -0500, you wrote:
> >And just how far back ?  I have every message back to 07-2000, takes a
while
> >to sift through them all ...  I think I will try the globs of snow thing.
> >That should do it  ....
>
> Occurs to me one of those new infrared laser-guided remote temperature
guns,
> now getting quite cheap, would be just perfect for checking glow plugs.
> Allow engine to cool overnight, cycle the plugs a couple of times, and
scan
> the end of each plug for temperature. The cold one is the dud. don't even
> have to touch them.
>
> Sandy
>
>