Hi from a newbie - Changing Glow plugs

[David smithson]

I have a 2009 Audi A6 Tdi auto and I love it. Glow plugs need changing and I would like to try it myself! Any ideas on the best way to get to them? 
first forum joined EVER. 
cheers in advance. 

[Stevey Y]

42 minutes ago, David smithson said:

I have a 2009 Audi A6 Tdi auto and I love it. Glow plugs need changing and I would like to try it myself! Any ideas on the best way to get to them? 
first forum joined EVER. 
cheers in advance. 

Hi they are not that difficult if you observe the following you will need a deep socket and a low poundage/NM torque wrench and a can of plus gas, get the engine nice and hot and using the torque wrench set at no more than 30nm undo the plug  if it wont move at that setting apply a liberal dose of plus gas and leave to soak for twenty mins, go on to the next plug with luck they will all give a little click and come loose [Do not force the plugs] as if you snap one they have to be removed by a professional removal tool, mucho deniro, when replacing coat the threads in a smear of Aluminium paste making sure not to get any on the heating element, when tightening the new plugs don't go more than 28nm.

Steve.