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Can you remove #1 glowplug without removing manifold?
Just had the #1 glowplug on the 98 E300 die.
Can this glowplug be removed without taking off the Intake Manifold? Anyone been successful? It looks like I can snake through the fuel lines with a socket and extension...and this glowplug is in front of the Manifold. But I don't want to end up breaking it off if it is at a wierd angle. Thanks
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FRED Daily Driver: 98 E300TD 199K Hobby Car: 69 Austin Mini Past Diesels: 84 300SD, 312K 87 300SDL, 251K 94 Chev. K-1500 6.5Ltr.TD, 373K |
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IMO it is akin to doing DV's with the manifold on. Its possible; but not worth the risk.
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Terry Allison N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama 09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA) 09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.) |
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The last glow plug that failed on my 99 E300 was #1, and I found it pretty easy to access, remove, and replace without removing the manifold. It was almost a straight shot with ordinary socket tools. I did disconnect one or two of the fuel lines first. Go for it! Don't forget to ream the hole and use some anti-seize on the new plug.
Steve
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Ya, I looked at it again and its worth trying to remove it first without messing with the manifold. I have had good success chattering them loose with my air impact wrench set on low to medium settings. I believe it shakes some of the carbon loose from around the shank of the glow plug. I think I have enough room to run the socket and extentsion with the impact wrench.
If it turns out to be really siezed I will pull the Manifold.
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FRED Daily Driver: 98 E300TD 199K Hobby Car: 69 Austin Mini Past Diesels: 84 300SD, 312K 87 300SDL, 251K 94 Chev. K-1500 6.5Ltr.TD, 373K |
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remember to keep the torque below 30 Nm or 22 Ft/lbs there are post on the snapping point of the glow plugs
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