Vauxhall Corsa 2008 - Vauxhall Corsa - Glow Plugs

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Wed 16 Mar 2016 13:39
Vauxhall Corsa 2008 - Vauxhall Corsa - Glow Plugs - PJH110

I have a 2008 Diesel Corsa 1.3 Club, the Spanner light came on and the garage has told me that the Glow Plugs need changing. They said this could be an easy job, or a very long job if the plugs are seized. Currently the car starts fine - even on -6deg mornings. Is there any hurry to getthis work done? Thanks, Paul

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Wed 16 Mar 2016 14:59
Vauxhall Corsa 2008 - Vauxhall Corsa - Glow Plugs - RobJP

If the car starts absolutely fine and quickly, even in below freezing temperatures, then it isn't the glow plugs.

I'd take it to a different garage, don't tell them what the problem has been diagnosed as, and ask them to check it out.

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Wed 16 Mar 2016 16:09
Vauxhall Corsa 2008 - Vauxhall Corsa - Glow Plugs - elekie&a/c doctor

Leave them alone .The garage is correct.It is very likely they will be seized in the cylinder head and may need to be machined out if they snap.Big job.

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