@wpoll The M57N has a cast iron block with a stainless exhaust manifold and a GT2260V turbocharger. 160kW (in the E53).
Well Wayne, this is the motor in my Car. Some very distinct differences in the appearances and layouts that's for sure.
The earlier 12v glow plugs don't use a controller like the 5v glow plugs - they use a simple relay (on-off). If you can see the glow module on the left side of the block under the intake manifold, you have the 5v glow plugs.
Yes, this is exactly where I found it
Boy, you know the duck guts of these diesels down under mate.
So, if these are the same motors and I am guessing this is your cars motor also. Do you know what the part number for the Module is? I have been given two, one matches the OEM parts number when I use my VIN for ID ... 12217801201, the other one they asked me about was this number 12217788327. I can get the part new for around $100 AUD + or - $10 depending on supplier. eBay Plus discount is paying big dividends this time around.
The glow plugs are costing $30.21 ea and a new seal kit is about $40. Just the ceramic grease to go, and that is coming from a pushbike shop.
A quick edit, my vacuum tank is mounted at an angle, almost on the inner guard, that wouldn't cause any problems...could it? I see this one is perfectly horizontal
