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Originally Posted by babybenz
Hey guys,
I followed the instructions to remove the glowplugs and now that I got to plug number 6, the threads cleared the block, but it will not pull out. I've sprayed it with PB Blaster to no avail. The threads are about 1/4 inch clear of the block, but the body is stuck in the chamber. Any ideas? Would cranking the engine blow it free?
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I'd suggest using a slide hammer to pull it out, but I'm pretty sure you can't get a straight shot at the plug w/o removing the oil filter assembly. I've done that job before and it wasn't fun. My next suggestion would be to clamp extra large vice grips onto the head and use a lever to pry it out. Be extra careful to pry it straight out without any bending forces.
How many times have you tried to rotate is back and forth? Tapping it back in (a little) and then twisting it back out might grind up the carbon sufficiently.