Lucas Diesel LP041 Glow Plug

A brand new genuine Lucas Diesel Glow Plug with a 2 year no quibble warranty

Lucas diesel glow plugs are made in Europe in one of the most technically advanced factories. All diesel glow plugs are 100% factory tested to ensure best performance.

Diesel engines have spontaneous ignition, which means the injected fuel does not require a spark to ignite. The high temperature that occurs as a result of compressing intake air is sufficient to ignite the fuel. However, in cold conditions more energy is required to help ignition so good diesel glow plugs are a key factor for every cold start.

Diesel glow plugs compensate for the heat loss caused by the cool components and cold air and ensure that temperatures are optimal before ignition. The diesel glow plug is energised before the engine is started, the heater tube rising rapidly to over 800 degrees C for quick ignition. Diesel engines that fail to start easily are not only frustrating; they discharge unburnt fuel, which is not kind to the environment. Lucas heat technology ensures fast starting and so minimises this problem. Post glow takes place after the engine is running, preventing heat loss whilst the engine is warming up, typically 3 minutes. This reduces toxic emissions and white and blue smoke from the exhaust, and ensures the engine runs smoothly, with no cold start knocking.

Diesel engine glow plugs are often ignored until starting problems on a cold morning. With the rise in the diesel parc, diesel glow plugs should be considered an essential service item. Unlike spark plugs, glow plugs give little warning before failure, which often goes undetected until it’s too late!

Specifications

Overall Length [mm]:84

Thread Size:M10x1

Voltage [V]:11

Spanner Size:10

Fitting Depth [mm]:23.5

Cone Pitch:63

Terminal Type:M4

Condition:New