how to replace glow plugs on vauxhall astra j 1.3 cdti A13DTE ( step by step )

2012 astra j (mk6) glow plugs replacing 1.3cdti a13dte

[@richardmorgan7266]

This is a great video and has helped me do the job. Thank you very much for taking the time to post it 👍

[@TomTom-gd7vc]

very helpful video. the only one on youtube for euro 5 engine

[@ttibs5037]

Excellent thanks. I used your video to do the same for Corsa same stupid design. Really helped.

[@BETFRED1981]

Great video. Shocking design!!!!

[@markfaulkner5796]

Thank you this made it much quicker great work

[@philip.aocallaghan4602]

Great step by step... thank you

[@timwoodhouse2597]

I dont normally comment on videos but this is really well done. thanks. For reference I got away with not taking the cold air inlet side of the turbo off and came in from the top to undo the glow plug. Think you might get away without taking the cat shield off as well but not tried that. thanks again

[@markfaulkner5796]

I didn't remove half the items but the the dpf has to be taken of to get the right 2 glow plugs out and in as they are too long

[@jamesthompson5926]

Great video, this can be done with an 18pc Glow Plug Removal Socket Set PSG Thin Slotted, by only removing the heat shield ive done one today, and very happy I didn't have to remove the DPF, the sockets with the kit are small enough to get in and with the wobble end made it fairly easy.

[@guolizz]

I am glad there is people who's keep improving things time by time, when I was doing it for the first time there was not that much information about exactly this car, and this job😉

[@stefans.5131]

Can you send me a link or exact name, so i can buy this Set? Thanks!

[@lifeRobrandom]

I just used a 9 mil socket with a swivel worked perfectly fine

[@julianorchard6129]

Absolute life saver thankyou

[@Gamer3869]

Thanks a lot for your video !!! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@alancrossley4461]

Can you please tell me how many hours this job should take, and there are many different glow plugs available with a very wide range of prices. Do you recommend any specific brand which represents good value for money? Great video thank you.

[@bogdanmustareata8083]

hi. my astra j 1.3 dte sports tourer 2013 have the same size heads.. so they are the same ? thx so much.. by the vinnumber they are the same.. what is your opinion ?

[@TomTom-gd7vc]

I’ve got a vauxhall combo d van 2012-18 1.3 cdti and the replacement was even easier. I only had to remove the turbo charger cover. And was able to reach and undo all the plugs. I just bought a glow plug 9mm socket with flexible joint for £7 off ebay. It worked even better than a flexible joint and a socket.

[@Cars2Travel]

Is it a really simple job to do on this engine? I heard the turbo and dpf had to be removed to get to them.

[@667Gurba]

I have a Meriva B with DPF so I hope it is doable without tearing the engine bay appart.

[@RAPZATOITZ]

Hi which one is glow plug no.1 2 3 4 when your facing the car and what lubrications do you need is oil or grease ok

[@michaeluk8924]

very helpful thanks for the posting it

[@Jonodrew1286]

👌👌👌👍Nice vid - what about Meriva turbo removal front off? Broken plug?

[@ursmooth]

thx for great video. If I need to change glowplugs for cylinder 3 and 4. Do I just need to remove the catalytic converter? Or is there something more?

[@paulkazjack]

Yes remove it.

[@GrybasMega]

Thanks, realy helpful

[@giannistheofilou8357]

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[@mariusgaidys1471]

Thank you very much

[@alanedwards3180]

just changed glow plugs on one of these .i had pressure plugs on 1 and 4 cylinders which are a bit bigger and are 12mm socket.i used a 9mm glow plug socket which has a uviversal joint on it and a rubber inner to hold the glowplug in place.removed the first pressure plug with a normal 12mm socket as easy to get at .glow plugs 2 and 3 i replaced only removing the top turbo heat shield and oil feed pipe .the glowplug socket makes it easy ,once the plug is out of the block just remove the extension and rachet then pull the socket with glowplug still conected out with long nose pliers.i had to drop the exhaust off for number 4 glowplug because i didnt have a 12mm glowplug socket ,but if all yours are the same without pressure plugs i reckon you can do all 4 by just removing the top heatshield and oil feed pipe.

[@vertigo350d]

I can confirm this is possible only removing the piping from airfilter to turbo and turbo heat shield on a Corsa D 2014; was able to get at all glowplugs with extensions and a joint.

[@raysentana991]

@@vertigo350d I am going to attempt this tomorrow. Did you get the glow plugs out all from the top or did you go under the turbo? No idea how they are going to pull out with such a small gap

[@vertigo350d]

@@raysentana991 to be honest I don’t remember specifically how I got the four. I think some where above and some under. Try to get in there from various angles and you’ll get it eventually I’m sure :)

[@robertasb7249]

@@vertigo350d maybe you remember there all 4 glow plugs was without pressure sensors? Or 2 glow plugs with pressure sensors and 2 glow plugs without sensors?

[@ilhanayaz5740]

Is it possible to replace the engine with 1.6 diesel??????

[@thevilla1914]

Great video, but what a stupid design to remove the turbo to change the glow plugs.

[@danieldehon959]

A big thank you for your excellent video. Thanks to you I did the same operation on my opel corsa 13cdti. On the corsa there is even less room to pass the hands. Really a very professional video. Best regards, Daniel from Belgium

[@guolizz]

Thanks mate, appreciate it, that was my first that kind video, now would do slightly different way, but at least basics is there 👍👍

[@Dave1992QSE]

Hi can you please send me a pic to understand what item You used to unscrew the due nuts (11mm) of the catalytic converter? Thanks..

[@macalfc1019]

Done one of these in work today can do them without moving exhaust you need long nose pliers , magnet and use 1/4 drive socket and ratchet

[@guolizz]

Maca Lfc101 how to remove last plug connector? Because my one goes straight in to exhaust

[@steviewildey2099]

Maca Lfc101 hi mate i need to this at the weekend, do you have any tips? Id rather only remove parts if i have too! Thanks steve

[@studentfysiohan]

This is helpfull!

[@egidijusegislekis8407]

super video 👍

[@RAPZATOITZ]

What lubricant is good to used

[@slip1976]

What are catalogue numbers of glow plugs? As I understood there are different for 1/4 and 2/3 cyls

[@guolizz]

slip1976 depends on your vehicle, on this one all glow plugs are the same, on some 1.3 cdti's 1/4 cyl they are different, not sure about part number, to find out which type of system you have check glow plugs connectors if they are all the same or two of them are different then the others

[@lilianebertolini19]

good job,,,man

[@elmereyao5911]

Hi just ask where’s the location on coolant temperature sensor on this engine many thanks

[@stuarthorne9964]

I have the same engine A13DTE. dose that mean all 4 glow plugs will be same ? Thanks Stuart

[@guolizz]

Stuart Horne yes should be the same

[@stuarthorne9964]

Thanks

[@simonepusceddu44]

Are you sure its A 9 millimeter socket? 1.3 multijet glow plugs are 8mm

[@Fritsvrolijk]

Thanks

[@ilhanayaz5740]

Astra j a13 dte transmission name getrag f 17????

[@raysentana991]

Guys you don’t need to do any of this. You just need a flexible 9mm socket and an extender arm and with a bit of patience they can all come out without taking all this off

[@mavitutkunu1]

Thanks a lot. İt is the same engine of my 2012 New Chevy aveo 1.3 D. Difficult, hard work. I can’t make it.

[@gbmwp]

From which brand are the glowplugs? I have a problem with the 2nd one. Must have to change all of them or only the 2nd? I read also for the 2nd one you only have to remove the turbo heat protection. Is it true?

[@hakanyoyen5773]

Hi, I also have the same problem with 2nd one. I changed all of them with A-N Parts ET.1 Germany, but the 2nd one broke down in 1 month. I only changed the 2nd one. So far so good. No problem. By the way, you don't need to remove anything else except the turbo heat protection and air hose. I changed all of them without removing anything else.

[@gbmwp]

@@hakanyoyen5773 you only need a special socket?

[@gbmwp]

@@hakanyoyen5773 which brand glow plugs you bought?

[@drdiabolix52]

The special glow plugs for cylinder 1/4 have a pressure sensor and the reference is Beru PSG003 (for an Opel Astra 1.3 cdti - 2010) if it can help someone

[@paulkazjack]

Hey thanks for that. Mines got the two pressure sensors on 1&4. How much are they each? Thanks.

[@Gamer3869]

Quelqu’un a la référence ou la taille des joints en cuivre pour le tuyau de graissage. Merci d’avance. What is the size of copper washer please? Do you have références? Thanks.

[@dannyboy6114]

My glow plug has gone on cylinder 2. Could this cause a noise to come from the engine like a timing chain noise.

[@dannyboy6114]

I've found the noise. It was injector seal.

[@retired_traveller]

Great video. Can I bring my corsa to you and you fix it for me please :-)

[@omastrohalastis8415]

Hi its not necessary to remove all that things to replace glow plugs, only the first heat shield must take off.

[@scoobyAL]

Your correct did mine today with glowplug sockets only engine cover and heat shield removed

[@Damian-bi2nc]

@@scoobyAL don’t suppose you remember what the part number was for your glowplug sockets and where you bought them from. I have a feeling that I’ll have to replace mine soon

[@scoobyAL]

@Damian-bi2nc was just a glow plug socket set from amazon. Did a friend's and don't even need to remove anything. Jist fiddley. I used wd40 glow plug spray to help undo them also.

[@philkyle8919]

omg all that to get to the glow plugs vauxhall takeing the piss

[@themod7181]

How did they come out so easy I thought glow plugs were bastards to get out.

[@guolizz]

On older cars yes, they are, but its usually difficult to get out them if they was over torqued by mechanic

[@slip1976]

Mine has label "ecoflex" - maybe that's the reason they've added more sophisticated plugs (and 10x more expensive)...

[@guolizz]

mine got ecoflex as well

[@dannyboy6114]

Mines eco flex .is it any different.

[@user-ig3uu7yf5b]

i have a meriva b 1.3 cdti and 1/4 glow plugs are different...found them on ebay though very cheap...

[@illusionist0505]

all that work, for 4 glow plugs.... if this is the engine that fiat has it... then I don´t know... italians or germans engineers complicate things