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Glowplug Tightening Torque

This table shows recommended tightening torque for glowplugs of the specified diameter. Please note that over or under tightening of glow plugs can cause premature failure.
Thread Diameter
Tightening Torque
8mm
8-15N . m (0.8-1.5Kgm)
10mm
15-20N . m (1.5-2.0Kgm)
12mm
20-25N . m (2.0-2.5Kgm)
14mm
20-25N . m (2.0-2.5Kgm)
18mm
20-30N . m (2.0-3.0Kgm)