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$92.50

Late 240D Bosch Pencil Glow Plugs with Carbon Reamer

Fits 1980 to 1983 123 Chassis 240D ONLY. Now with Kent's special wrench included for the reamer.
Application: Applies to the model listed above. Excellent quality. They are Bosch Duraterm brand glow plugs. Cleaning out your glow plug holes from excess carbon (coke) can increase fuel economy and will extend the life of your glow plugs.
$192.95

Early 300D 300CD 300TD Non-Turbo Glow Relay Manual Override Kit w/ Upgrade Plugs

1975 to 1979 5 cylinder non-turbo models - PDF Digital Instructions included!

Fits the Following, 1975 to 1976 ONLY 115 chassis 300D and 123 chassis 300D 300CD and 300TD from 1977 to 1979 with series style loop glow plugs. SVO / WVO applicable. If you are tired of glow plug problems, then this kit is made for you.

$58.95
Currently out of stock.

123 240D Monark Pencil Glow Plugs - Set of 4 with Instructions

LAST SET WE HAVE. NLA. For 1980 to 1983 Models ONLY - Check your glow plug style BEFORE ordering

Made in Germany. Application: Fits all 4 cylinder 240D diesel engines from 1980 to 1983 with pencil glow plugs. Excellent quality. They are built with the same materials and have the same specifications as the Bosch Duraterm pencil plugs.

$65.00

617 300SD 300D 300CD TD Bosch Pencil Glow Plugs - Set of 5 with instructions

Fits 1980 to 85 300D 300CD 300TD and 1978 to 1985 300SD

Application: Fits all 116 and 126 Chassis 5 cylinder diesel engines 300SD from 1978 to 1985 and all 123 Chassis 300D, 300CD and 300TD from 1980 to 1985 with pencil glow plugs. Excellent quality. Five Bosch Duraterm pencil plugs with installation instructions.

$80.00

OM 636 Diesel Engine Monark Fast Glow Plugs x 2

DISCONTINUED BY MONARK FEBRUARY 2018 --We have 2 plugs left for someone who needs spares.

Only two plugs are available. These are best for spares with an engine that already has fast pencil plugs installed.  They fit 4-cylinder flat head diesel 636 engines built in the 1950s.

$49.75

Heavy Duty Carbon Reamer for Pencil Glow Plug Chambers

Now with Kent's special tool included! A must-have to increase glow plug performance and extend their life.

PENCIL GLOW PLUGS ONLY!! WILL NOT WORK ON MODELS WITH THE OLD STYLE LARGE THREAD SERIES TYPE. For 1978 to 85 300SD Turbos / 1980 to 93 240D / 300D 300TD 300CD 190D 300SD 300SDL 350SDL. When was the last time your glow plug chambers were reamed out?

5 Cylinder Diesel Series to Pencil FAST Glow plug Conversion Kit
$104.75

Early 300D 5 Cylinder Diesel Series to Pencil FAST Glow plug Conversion Kit

Fits 1975 to 1979 5 Cylinder 300D 300CD 300TD - Better starting performance

WARNING: PLEASE confirm you have the original engine in your diesel BEFORE ORDERING this kit. We keep getting owners ordering this kit only to find out a later model engine has been installed. This happens quite often.

PDF
$9.95

60x Parallel Glow Plug Replacement By Kent Bergsma - Download

Manual by Kent Bergsma: Book 4 of a 5 Book series

Covers 190D 300D 300TD 300SDL 350SD 350SDL 1984 - 1993. Book 4 in our glow plug series explains how to properly remove and replace the glow plugs in the OM 601 602 and 603 diesel engines from 1984 to 1993. 

$14.00

Late OM602 OM603 Diesel Bosch Glow Plug - SOLD INDIVIDUALLY

5 needed for 1986 to 1989 190D 2.5 and 1990 TO 1993 300D. 6 needed 1990 to 1991 350SDL, 1992 to 1993 300SD (140 Chassis) and 1994-1995 S350

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This glow plug works ONLY in those years and models listed above. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. If you need five please change your cart total to 5. If you need 6 then change the total to 6. PLEASE NOTE:  NO INSTRUCTIONS and NO WIRE NUTS are included.

4 Cylinder Diesel FAST Pencil Glow plug Conversion Kit
$88.95

Early 123 240D 4 Cylinder Diesel FAST Pencil Glow plug Conversion Kit

For 240 1977 to 1979 with series glow plugs.

If you own an early 123 4-cylinder diesel, then this is a must-have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3.

$148.00

1995 E300 Diesel Glow Plug Set

1995 YEAR ONLY!!!! Totally different and expensive plug.

6 high quality Bosch glow plugs ONLY.

These engines are know to seize glow plugs in the head. Always use correct anti-seize compound on the threads only when installing.

 To see Kent's video on the problem of removing a stuck glow plug CLICK HERE.

$93.75

Diesel PENCIL Glow Plug Relay Manual Override Kit

Alternative to expensive factory preglow relay on 1980 to 1993 diesels W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 and W140

Can be installed on the following models:  Please read carefully. All Turbo 116 and 126 300SD 1978 to 1985. All 123 turbo and non turbo 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 1980 to 1985. 1984 to 1989 201 190D. 1986 to 1991 126 300SDL 350SD and 350SDL. 1986 to 1993 124 300D and 300TD.

$178.50

190D 200D 220D Early 240D Fast Glow Plug Upgrade w / Manual Push Button Control

All early 4 cylinder diesels 1961 to 1976 with loop series glow plugs. Override factory glow system with better performing pencil glow plugs included -- PDF Digital Instructions included!

Tired of having to pull and hold the glow / starter knob on your old 110 or 115 chassis diesel? Hand getting tired? Waiting forever to get the glow plugs hot enough to start the engine? Wish the glow plugs would not burn out so often?

$8.95
Currently out of stock.

Pencil Glow Plug 12 mm Special Tool - MADE IN USA

For diesel engines 1980 to 1993 300D 300TD 300CD 190D 300SDL and 1978 to 1985 300SD

When using a pencil glow plug reamer, this modified 12 mm wrench will allow you to PUSH in on the reamer while turning - and let me tell you - this is needed when you have heavy carbon buildup in the prechambers.

On Demand Video
$8.99

1978 to 1985 Pencil Glow Plug Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video

For 1978 to 1985 300SD and 1980 to 1985 240D, 300D, 300CD and 300TD

Pencil (parallel style) glow plugs usually fail slowly over time. The first signs are rough running after startup. Then you may see a flashing glow plug light on your dash. If ignored over time you engine may not start at all.

$149.50

Late 616 617 Diesel High Performance Glow Plug Relay

1981 to 1985 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD - Faster smoother starts in COLD WEATHER!

Looking for better-staring performance? Are your glow system lights not coming on on your dash even after replacing the glow plugs? It it taking way too long for the glow light to go out ( it should only be on 5 to 10 seconds)?

$16.95

Early Diesel Fast Glow Plug

Upgrade to better glow plugs for 1969 to 1979 220D 240D and 300D

New German made fast heat glow plug designed to replace the series loop tip style glow plugs that were installed in all non-turbo diesel engines up to 1979. These have the large thread built in so they will install directly into the older heads.

$89.95

190D 2.2 4 Cylinder Cylinder Glow Plug Installation Kit

For 601 diesel engines only from 1984 to 1986 - reamer and instructions included

If you are planning to install new glow plugs in your 601 engine, 190D from 1984-1986, it is essential that you ream the carbon out of the holes to prevent premature failure of your new plugs.

$26.50
Currently out of stock.

Special SVO WVO Heat Brass Fitting with 1 New Glow Plug

This will allow you to create a rear end sump heater or an engine compartment fuel heater.

This Special Brass fitting can be used when making a electric boost heater for biodiesel or vegetable oil fuel conversions. It CAN NOT be installed in a diesel cylinder head. It can be used in the fuel system with all diesel engines that have been converted to SVO.

$58.50

E300D Diesel All Steel Glow Plug Reamer - Long Port Version

1995 to 1999 604 605 606 Engines - Custom made by Mercedessource

Cleaning out the carbon is a MUST anytime you change glow plugs in these engines. If you don't do this your engine will not run as well a startup and it will shorten the life of the new plugs. This is a high quality custom made glow reamer. All steel body. Made by Kent Bergsma.

PDF
$6.95

Diesel Pre-Glow Series System Testing 1960 to 1979 by Kent Bergsma - Downlaoad

Manual by Kent Bergsma: Book 1 of a 5 book series

Book 1 explains how a series pre-glow system works and how to properly test it using inexpensive electrical testing equipment. If your glow plugs are not working you need to find the cause BEFORE you start buying parts. This is something you can do yourself.

$19.95

HD Diesel Engine Glow Plug Circuit Tester

Every diesel owner should have one of these in the trunk to quickly test glow plug functions

A 12 volt test light is a very handy tool to have when working on any car but it is particularly important if you have a old diesel. This tool will allow you to quickly determine if there is power getting to your glow plugs, and if not where the power is breaking down.

$6.95

80 AMP Glow Relay Strip Fuse - 3 Pack

300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 300SDL 190D

Fits chassis 116 123 126 124 and 201 Diesels with pencil glow plugs, from 1978 to 1989. This includes the OM617, OM601, OM602, and OM603 engines.  They also work on 1977 to 1979 300D 300CD and 300TD with series glow plugs. This pack includes three individual fuses.

PDF
$7.95

Pre-Glow Systems Tips, Quick Tests and Upgrades - All Diesels 1960 to 1993 Download

Manual by Kent Bergsma: Book 5 of a 5 Book series

During his years of working on diesel engines, Kent has learned a few things about glow plugs. Some he learned the easy way and others he learned by “pain and suffering.” If misunderstood or improperly maintained, glow plugs can be the “achilles heal” of a diesel.

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$8.99

Diesel Engine Fast Glow Plug Conversion (1968 to 1979) - PDF Download

Instructions to get faster starts with a faster pre-glow system. It can be read or printed in a 2-up format.

Now, you can put newer style "pencil glow plugs" in your early W123 300D 300CD and 300TD by following the instructions written by Kent Bergsma. Kent walks you through the process, explains some of the pitfalls, and winds up showing you the finished product.  These are the instructions.

$36.50

16 Inch Long Reach 1/4 Inch Swivel Head Ratchet Wrench

One of Kent's top five favorite special wrenches. Custom made in our shop. Swivel the head 90 degrees and functions as a great long reach nut driver as well.

On a regular basis, Kent and Gerson custom make tools to make certain jobs go easier and faster. So is the case with this long reach ratchet. It was developed to get glow plugs out of the older diesel engines without having to remove the hard lines.

$3.95

Pencil Glow Plug Wire End Nuts - Set of 10

All 240D 300D CD TD 190D 300SD 300SDL 350SDL with pencil glow plugs

Here are the correct size metric nuts with built in shoulder washer. If you drop these in behind the injection pump you may never find them. When doing glow plug service it is always a good idea to have some spare nuts on hand. New Bosch glow plugs do not come with new nuts.

$39.95

Early Diesel Pre-glow Chamber Carbon Reamer - Designed by Kent Bergsma

For 1961 to 1979 190D 200D 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD with Series Style Glow Plugs

This custom reamer designed and built by Kent Bergsma in our shop is the only one like it in the World. This is truly another first. Now you will be able to ream out that old crusty carbon build-up in your old diesel engine. Thread size matches old series-style glow plugs.  18 x 1.5

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$6.95

Pre-Glow Parallel Systems Testing 1978 to 1993 by Kent Bergsma - Download

Manual by Kent Bergsma: Book 2 of a 5 Book series

This book explains how a parallel pre-glow system works and how to properly test it using inexpensive electrical testing equipment. If your PENCIL style glow plugs are not working properly, you need to find the cause BEFORE you start buying parts.

$55.00

Digital Multimeter for Testing Fuel Injection and Other Electrical Components

Auto seeking and auto adjusting. The best meter under $60 anywhere. Kent's favorite. Large easy-to-read screen. Very accurate and fast Ohm readings. Kent's training video for general electrical testing is included.

You do not need a $100 plus multimeter to test most automotive electrical components. But you do need one that is very accurate and easy to read. This is especially true when testing D-jetronic and K-Jetronic fuel injection.

$22.95

Sawed-off Cutom 1/4" Swivel Head Ratchet Wrench

Kent's favorite. Works in tight spaces and quickly "converts" to a short nut driver.

How could something so small be so handy? Watch the video below for a live demo. This NEEDS to be in your tool box!

So many different angles and even has a bottom on the top of the head to lock in and release you socket or extension.

$108.00

1990 to 1995 Diesel OM602 and OM603 Prechamber Removal Tool

Heavy duty slide hammer and special fitting included.

This tool will allow you to remove a cylinder head pre-chamber on a 1990 to 1991 350SD 350SDL (126 chassis), 1990 to 1993 300D 2.5 (124 chassis), and 1992 to 1995 300SD / S350 (140 chassis). The special black fitting attached to the slide hammer is custom made in our shop.

$42.50

Late 60x (602 and 603) Diesel Prechamber Collar Nut Socket

Special Splined Socket

This is a special pre-chamber collar nut removal socket ONLY that works on the diesel engines in the 1990 to 1991 350SD 350SDL (126 chassis), 1990 to 1993 300D 2.5 (124 chassis), and 1992 to 1995 300SD / S350 (140 chassis).

$14.95

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

SINGLE pin - located on left side of cylinder head by glow plugs on 1977 to 1985 OM616 and OM617 Diesel engines.

New coolant temperature sensor for most Mercedes built from 1973 to 1993, Gasoline and Diesel models. Many gas models it is located on top of the thermostat housing. Sends signal to engine coolant temperature gauge on the dashboard. These are getting harder to get. Single pin

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