Technical Car/Motor Issues > Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 - 01 3.2 Checking glowplugs
Thread Author: Alanovich Replies: 4

 Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 - 01 3.2 Checking glowplugs - Alanovich
As I've siad on another thread, I'm thinking about looking at a 2001 Merc E320CDi estate with a view to purchasing. HJ's advice, in capital letters, is to CHECK THE GLOWPLUGS.

My question is, how does one check a glowplug, and what is one looking for? I'll look for evidence of them having been changed in the car's invoice history, but on a physical level how on Earth would one go about doing this on a used car forecourt?
 Messages Author Date
 Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 - 01 3.2 Ch.. new Alanovich 11 Jan 13 16:00
 Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 - 01 3.2 Chec.. new jc2 11 Jan 13 16:17
 Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 - 01 3.2 Che.. new Fenlander 11 Jan 13 16:34
 Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 - 01 3.2 Ch.. new Dave_ 12 Jan 13 21:04
 Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 - 01 3.2 C.. new Number_Cruncher 12 Jan 13 21:51
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