How to change glow plugs on VW PASSAT B7 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

[@meckanicall]

A torque wrench IS required to remove the glow plugs as this excellent video shows: 3:15 This is because the glow plugs are quite weak and will simply snap off if they are very tight (Corroded in) and you try too hard... If you just try to force them loose you will snap them clean off and your engine will be ruined!...If the plugs resist the maximum 16 Nm torque....STOP!!!. ..You should then soak the plugs in penetrating type oil overnight and then run the engine to full temperature before attempting another removal using the torque wrench

[@autodocuk]

We are sure that your comment will be useful for many of our viewers.

[@narrrold]

I was always taught to never remove anything with a torque wrench as it will put the calibration out of whack

[@meckanicall]

@@narrrold Not if the wrench has a reverse turn capability. many good quality ones can tighten (or loosen anti-clockwise) and still give the torque value or signal the torque limit.

[@KatieBrown-z4r]

I'm grateful for your comment before I tried to tackle this job as a novice on my A3. Thank you ❤

[@Chris-jl6vk]

what oil ?

[@LA_Native]

Thanks for the B7 videos! Are you guys planning on doing an oil pan anytime soon? Asking for a friend 👀 lol

[@finleythornton332]

Lovely video ☺️

[@TakeTaxiUK]

THANKS 👍😊

[@feedyoursoul5642]

Big like 🤝 very helpful video

[@aminali6823]

One glow plug is really tight on my car don’t want it to snap it what should I do please I’ve seen that it should be soaked in penetrating oil and leave then attempt to remove is this true and been told best to do on a hot engine

[@autodocuk]

You can use thread deoxidizers but it is better to contact a mechanic in difficult cases.

[@seriosuly84]

I noticed some of the caps are broken on my glow plugs. Do I have to replace whole harness? They work but saw when I did other work.

[@autodocuk]

It is necessary to replace the wiring of the glow plugs; if the caps are broken, problems may arise when starting the car in sub-zero weather.

[@manojj5857]

does it need any caliberation or coding after replacing new glowplugs??

[@autodocuk]

It is usually not required. You can find this information in the technical documentation for car repair.

[@Sandeep-carz]

After run how much kilometre we need to replace glow plugs?? I have b7 passat

[@futurespacepirate83]

How long are the long nose pliers please? 11 inches / 0.28m / 28cm? Cheers 🍻

[@elzrinja365]

Why do you put ceramic grease on the body of glow plug, but dont on the threads of glow plug?

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for the valuable clarification, for our viewers it will be very useful information.

[@HagyjalBekenpls]

Thought the same. Zero sense.

[@man2524]

where is the fuel filter in a passat cc 3.6? from 2010 year model

[@cajger8354]

Hi guys,need a piece of advice I you could.Need to change the glowing plugs but there are different types and most importantly length types. How do I know what length do I need without removing old one and measuring it?

[@autodocuk]

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[@cajger8354]

My car is VW Passat b7 2011,2.0 tdi 103 kw

[@Chris-jl6vk]

Hi mate, is it better to remove glow plugs with a hot, cold or warm engine ? thanks in advance

[@autodocuk]

It is better to remove glow plugs on a cold engine.

[@danieltenorio2109]

WE LOVE B7! BUT I have the north American version but is the engine the same? or different? I have a 2.5L Thank you for uploading this videos :) cheers

[@autodocuk]

Thanks for your positive comment! Stay with us!

[@radiator1979]

What brand of glow plugs do you recomend to buy?

[@autodocuk]

Please contact our Customer Support team and we will be able to assist you with your request AUTODOC

[@TakeTaxiUK]

Is the Electrical Spray and Brake cleaner same thing? 😅

[@autodocuk]

These are two different concepts, each purifier has a different systems maintenance group. AUTODOC

[@ezekielchariot]

Why would you use a torque wrench set to the supposed tighten up setting to undo the plugs ?, clearly on the first plug, the wrench clicked on its torque limit and you had to exceed this point to undo the plug anyway so how is that different to just undoing with a normal socket wrench with careful pressure having first applied some WD40? They have to come out anyway.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment. We understand that mistakes were made during the replacement, and in the future, we will try not to allow this to happen again. AUTODOC

[@meckanicall]

A torque wrench IS required because the glow plugs are quite weak and will simply snap off if they are very tight (Corroded in) and you try too hard... If you just try to force them loose you will snap them clean off and your engine will be ruined!...If the plugs resist the maximum 16 Nm torque....STOP!!!. ..You should then soak the plugs in oil overnight and then run the engine to full temperature before attempting another removal using the torque wrench...

[@videazciestxiaomi70mai92]

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[@autodocuk]

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[@iliaszaagougui5035]

Why don't you clean the shaft first with a reamer?

[@autodocuk]

Thanks for the clarification, we will take that into account in the next videos.

[@jetta_ua]

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[@구독자-q2h]

gool

[@cotyluckett]

Why are you loosening glow plugs with a torque wrench 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@meckanicall]

A torque wrench IS required because the glow plugs are quite weak and will simply snap off if they are very tight (Corroded in) and you try too hard... If you just try to force them loose you will snap them clean off and your engine will be ruined!...If the plugs resist the maximum 16 Nm torque....STOP!!!. ..You should then soak the plugs in oil overnight and then run the engine to full temperature before attempting another removal using the torque wrench

[@Mod-rw9cw]

That’s you right back in your fools house.Always think before you speak 🤪

[@Chris-jl6vk]

Hi mate, is it better to remove glow plugs with a hot, cold or warm engine ? thanks in advance @@meckanicall