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chipmunk

Member Since: 10 May 2012
Location: Kelso
Posts: 264

Replacing glow plugs

Any hints or tips on doing the above job? Local dealer put wind up me saying that they sometimes shear off, leaving stub in the head. Are they difficult to get at?
Thank you.

7th Sep 2013 10:38am

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6037

I changed mine in an engine I rebuilt. Used a deep reach socket (think it was 10mm)

As you mentioned, they seemed quite fragile and it looked like they would shear off easily if you were ham fisted

I wonder if it would help if the engine was hot before un-doing them?

8th Sep 2013 6:28am

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5744

1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue

A few other forums for other cars have suggested a nice hot engine and some penetrating fluid might also help. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

8th Sep 2013 9:30am

chipmunk

Member Since: 10 May 2012
Location: Kelso
Posts: 264

Thanks lads, will take it very easy......!

8th Sep 2013 12:24pm

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