Cylinder 1

[Mark Ager]

Hi just a quick question, on a cdi 270 which cylinder is no 1, one closest front or rear? Got to change a glow plug and came up as no 1

 

[Druk]

Numbered from the front back. #1 is at the radiator end. #5 is at the back.

 

[E270 Owner]

Make sure the engine has been run to 90' temp allow to cool for 5 mins then remove the glow plug.

 

[panason1c]

Make sure the engine has been run to 90' temp allow to cool for 5 mins then remove the glow plug.

Disagree with the highlighted bit.........I would get the engine as hot as possible and (carefully) remove the plug immediately.

That's what I've always done and not had a sheared/snapped plug yet.

 

[Mark Ager]

Cheers guys i knew i had to warm it up but ill make sure its piping !