Joe,
There's no way around it, you need glow plugs.
Since you've resigned yourself to getting new ones in
the spring, you might as well do it now. By doing it
now, you'll be saving so much wear on the engine,
battery, and starter.
You could use ether or something to get the engine
to fire, but that could definitely lead to engine
damage.
I guess the point is, since you've already made the
diagnosis and plan to replace the glow plugs, what do
you have to lose by replacing them sooner rather than
later? I realize that its not as comfortable outside
now as it might be in the spring, but, if you intend
to drive the car, it'd be so much better to go ahead
and get the glow plugs replaced now rather than later.
Besides, wouldn't it be so nice to be able to go out
and simply start the car no matter how cold? That
would be reward enough for me to get it done.
But, that's just me.
Regards,
Ben Pender
Klassic Autos
Older & Vintage Euro auto service, repair, and parts
Madison, AL
256-489-9560
- Joseph Hunt <joseph_hunt@tesco.net> wrote:
> My 1995 reg Peugeot is a great runner and starter,
> but these last two
> winters I am having a problem starting. If the temp
> falls below 40f I
> have to tread very carefully. At present I am
> resorting to switching
> on the plug heater at least six times and then it
> just about picks up
> with a cloud of blue smoke issueing. I expect I
> shall have to get some
> new hot plugs, but does anyone know of any ways that
> I can coax it
> until the spring. Once started I have no more
> problems all day. As I
> am getting on a bit I don't use the car so often
> now. Joe. Whitstable
> UK
>
>
Regards,
Ben Pender
Klassic Autos
Vintage European Automotive service, repair, and parts
121A Castle Drive
Madison, AL
256-489-9560
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