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09-23-2009, 01:02 PM #1
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Just picked up a 78 non turbo 123, I heard from the former owner that there is a way to upgrade or update the glow plugs. Has anyone done or heard of this?
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock

1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)

2005 S55 AMG - stock

1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock

2006 SLK55 AMG - stock

MB TECH
09-23-2009, 01:02 PM #1

Just picked up a 78 non turbo 123, I heard from the former owner that there is a way to upgrade or update the glow plugs. Has anyone done or heard of this?

1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock

1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)

2005 S55 AMG - stock

1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock

2006 SLK55 AMG - stock

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09-23-2009, 01:53 PM #2
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Yes. They use the old loop style GP. You can upgrade with a new rela afaik. Check around on bw or peachparts.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
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winmutt
09-23-2009, 01:53 PM #2

Yes. They use the old loop style GP. You can upgrade with a new rela afaik. Check around on bw or peachparts.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

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09-23-2009, 05:33 PM #3
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There are Bosch pencil glowplugs designed to replace the loop plugs. No relay change needed, just plain jumper wires from plug to plug and no ground strap.
ForcedInduction
09-23-2009, 05:33 PM #3

There are Bosch pencil glowplugs designed to replace the loop plugs. No relay change needed, just plain jumper wires from plug to plug and no ground strap.

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09-24-2009, 07:13 AM #4
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where do I find those?
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock

1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)

2005 S55 AMG - stock

1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock

2006 SLK55 AMG - stock

MB TECH
09-24-2009, 07:13 AM #4

where do I find those?

1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock

1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)

2005 S55 AMG - stock

1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock

2006 SLK55 AMG - stock

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