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Old 11-04-2005, 04:01 PM
Tabor
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Thanks!

Just wanted to let you guys know that the job went flawlessly.

However, I have a couple of hints:

1. Disconnect the 13mm bolt that holds the glow plug wiring harness down before attempting to remove the first glow plug. This is the bolt that goes in the bracket that is almost above the glow plug closest to the radiator (#1?).

2. Have very small channel locks on hand BEFORE you start the job, in case the inside of the glow plug turns when you try to disconnect the electical connector. This way you can hold the inside of the glow plug and get that 8mm nut off.

3. Listen to Brian Carlton and buy a 12mm ratcheting box end wrench (I got mine for Sears).

4. (not really a hint) but it is #4, not #5 that is the hardest.

Thanks Again Guys!

EDIT/PS- I used a glow plug reamer (with grease) then turned the car over a few times with the glow plugs out to try to "puff" any remaining carbon out. I was glad I had the reamer on hand as all five plugs/prechambers had a noticable amount. When I "puffed" the carbon out I just unplugged the glow plug wiring harness to make sure than the harness didn't short to ground and blow the 80A fluse.
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