very helpful video. I thought I bought a torque wrench that was too big, but I see you are using the same size. So all I have to do now is buy an extended 10mm socket.

@PaulBriden

20 сағат бұрын

Glad I could help

My 2015 1.6 diesel Astras needs a glow plug but mine being a low emission engine because a do not pay road tax but each plug has pressure sensors on the end they cost £180 each which works out at a few years road tax my previous vw 1.4 TDI in 120.000 miles only had a battery after 12y and no other engine parts it did have two springs and tyres brake pads but no front disc replacement because my garage told me they were ok but it was going to need cam belt charging and the clutch bearing was getting noisy and the shocks were weak so I tried for the Astra which a lot smoother with the extra cylinder and also delivering more mpg but i wish now I had got a VW

@PaulBriden

5 ай бұрын

You never buy any parts from Vauxhall they are a rip off. Europarts and Ebay are great for genuine parts.

Nice helpful video. I see you've a 'Tea boy' assisting you..! Many thanks

@PaulBriden

7 ай бұрын

Always!

just changed glow plugs on a 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel with 126000 miles. just spayed WD40 the night before warmed engine and used 1/4 drive ratchet with 9mm deep socket. no torque wrench used and took about45 mins. easy.

@PaulBriden

6 ай бұрын

The reason you have the torque wrench is you set it so you do not use so much force to remove the glow plug that you strip the thread. A lot have done this. I show the safest way. I was spraying WD40 into the Glowplugs for a week. I would rather be safe than sorry. The Torque wrench makes sure you do not overtighten the plug. It is important with all the contraction and expansion due to the engine getting hot and cold. You may get away with it.

Hello Paul, Great video mate, good tip with the WD40 going to start spraying mine tomorrow, I don't know what engine I have but will check that before I commence work, I did get plugs from euro car parts (Bosch 266) I don't have a fault with the plugs, just want to change them as the vehicle has 65'000 on the clock and there is no record in the service history. PS I'm only down the road from you in Infield, small world 🌎

@PaulBriden

10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. I was concerned about doing this all the stories on social media. As you could see for me it was a breeze.

@kirren7255

10 ай бұрын

It was good, easy too follow advise, appreciate it 👍🏻

Thanks for a good ckear to follow video, just brought a 2015 insignia 2.0 cdti sports tourer and will be doing this at some point as i don't know when they were last done

@PaulBriden

8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Just remember to spray WD-40 on them regularly before you undo them.

@stevelake9333

8 ай бұрын

@@PaulBriden I will do mate 👍

@moose6676

8 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, I’m going to give it a try changing out the Glow Plugs on my 2012 Vauxhall Insignia Estate. Did you find out what plugs to use and the cost. Cheers 👍🏻

@stevelake9333

8 ай бұрын

​@moose6676 no not yet, I have to find time yet, single dad with two young kids so time is an issue 😂

@moose6676

8 ай бұрын

@@stevelake9333 arrrr sorry Steve, I have buckled mate so booked the car ( same as yours would you believe) into the local Vauxhall dealership as I’m not a mechanic, I would create problems for myself Steve 👍🏻 cheers 🥂 bud 🥂

Hi Paul thanks for your great advice on the removal of the Glow plugs, I’m not a mechanic, and because of the massive expense at Vauxhall I’m going to change out the glow plugs on my 2012 Vauxhall insignia. Can you remember the cost of the plugs for the set. Thanks once again for an in-depth explanation on how to change the glow plugs out 👍🏻

@PaulBriden

8 ай бұрын

What I can remember is a bought them from Europarts at a fraction of what Vauxhall wanted to charge, what I also remember is a company was selling them in a sale for 2/3's of what I paid at Europarts. It is not as hard as people make out. Just make sure you squirt WD 40 where the plugs go in for a week before you pull them.

Hi I found these for the b20dth engine I don't think you can get these cheaper anywere and they are genuine gm glow plugs

@PaulBriden

Жыл бұрын

Good man, it helps I have given you the part number. The Gm dealer would not give me the number. I got it off the glow plug.

It seams the insignia a and b have the same 2.0 diesel engine just slightly different layout in engine

@PaulBriden

7 ай бұрын

No idea, all I know is one type of glow plug does not fit all.

Mine is 2016 insignea 2.0 deisel. Is mine the cheap or expensive sensors

@PaulBriden

5 ай бұрын

I have no idea as I do not know what engine you have. Take a glow plug out and see if they look like mine do.

@deiselthebelgianmalinois8387

5 ай бұрын

@@PaulBriden I've never done anything on engines. I'm a woman. Do you think if I go at them will I be able to do it myself ?

@PaulBriden

5 ай бұрын

I d not know you, or what your mechanical abliitys are, or what tools you own. It is important to have the right tools. A Torque wrench is a much. As in the video you can see why. If your a petite lady say around 5 ft 3 inch then it maybe an issue reaching into the engine. My view, if you have doubts pay someone to do it. @@deiselthebelgianmalinois8387