Actually no that's not my pic, saw it online and I remembered that would be a nice New Year diesel-head pic
I wish I had my own shop! I got that pic from
www.dieselgiant.com though. I replaced my car's glow plugs last year I believe, or last, last year - I don't remember when! But it's working great, used Bosch plugs of course. Wanted Beru but not readily available. $10 each at the local Autozone!
1 or 2 years seem to be too short. Well, the cooler weather in your area probably makes the glow plugs work longer. We hardy replace glow plugs here. Bosch plugs are good. Are Berus better?
Besides, my knowledge is limited to the OM617-OM616 engines of the w123 chassis from Mercedes-Benz. Still learning about the OM603-OM602 engines of the w124, w126 and w201 chassis too.
617 and 603 engines are great, easy to understand, and parts are available. Problem with the 617 is transverse shaking at 800 - 900 rpm. Other diesel engines are quite alien to me, at least until I understand their inner workings
