Mercedes Diesel Glow Plug Systems Troubleshooting and Repair

This is the first release from Kent Bergsmas new Advanced DIY Mechanic Series of repair manuals. This printed and wire bound guide will teach you everything you have ever wanted to know about how your pre-glow system works, how to quickly diagnose faults, how to repair and replace failed parts, how to prevent further problems, and how to upgrade a sluggish glow plug system.

The manual is printed in an 8.5 x 7 inch size and is 42 pages in length with 80 drawings, photos and illustrations. Knowing that this manual will be handled many times we have added a clear plastic front and back cover to minimize dirt and grease contamination. It is also printed on heavier 32 lb. bright white stock paper. Table of contents include:

• Chapter 1: Glow Plug Basics
• Chapter 2: Testing Equipment and Procedures
• Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Series Pre-Glow Systems
• Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Parallel Pre-Glow Systems
• Chapter 5: Glow Plug Replacement Procedures
• Chapter 6: Survival Tips and Tricks
• Appendix : Pre-Glow Modifications and Upgrades

Loaded with pictures and schematics

The manual covers all Mercedes diesel models from 1958 to 1993. This includes 4 and 5 cylinder non-turbo as well as 5 and 6 cylinder turbo engines. This is one manual that every diesel owner should have in their tool box. All the emails and forum posts concerning pre-glow systems we have received over the years bear this out.

Kent Bergsma writes: I wish I could have found a manual like this when I first started working on Mercedes diesels. It would have saved me hours and hours of frustrating pain and suffering chasing glow plug problems. My own experience was one of the key motivators in pushing me to finish this manual. It was not an easy one to write - but I believe you will find it well worth the wait.