How to Remove Glow Plugs (and… Where are they Fitted Video)
How to Change Glow Plugs Without Breaking:
You should be able to remove glow plugs easily. They should only be tightened to somewhere around 7 to 10 Nm for an M8 glow plug. But, if there’s corrosion, carbon build up, or they have been overtightened, you may have issues?
Apply some penetrating oil to the glow plugs. Leaving it to soak in a few days before you intend to remove them. Just before you do attempt to remove them, try and drip some oil onto the glow plug threads. This is to help lubricate the threads when you unscrew them.
Try removing the glow plugs when the engine is warm. Heat is an excellent aid to removing tight or stuck objects. Take precautions to ensure you don’t burn yourself though…
More Detailed Info:
More detailed information can be found on this page: Diesel Won’t Start When Cold – How to Fix Glow Plugs: (Opens in a new window / tab)
Ordering Parts (Glow Plugs, Test Meter, Tools, etc):
The link below, (it takes you to more detailed page) gives examples of the test equipment, tools, etc you can buy to fix your vehicle. If you’re not sure what you need, or how much parts cost, sometime it’s worth having a look?
Ordering Parts – Examples of What You Can Buy: (Opens in a new window / tab)
More Glow Plug Videos:
Videos:
- Diesel Won’t Start when the Engines Cold – White Exhaust Smoke:
- How to Remove and… Where are they Fitted?:
