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Originally Posted by dwayneb
I am looking at a 95 E300 D. I have read the various posts about stuck glowplugs. How many of ya'll have had stuck glowplugs that you couldn't get out?
Is there a special tool available for use with the glowplugs on this engine?
Is the N/A 606 as likely to have the stuck glowplugs as the 98 and 99?
Thanks,
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The glow plug issue seems to be more about carbon buildup rather than seized glow plug threads. I recently changed out all 6 plugs in my 96 e300d, and as mentioned by other posters, sweat and patience is a big part of the job. The plug nearest the firewall, between the block and oil filter housing was the one that was bad. Using a lot of PB Blaster and Freeze-Off, I was able to get it out after about 6 hours of minuscule movements back and forth. Information provided by other posters indicated that 45 n/m was the failure point of beru glow plugs, and I used a torque wrench in the removal of the plugs, and tried to stay within that value. Very nerve wracking job, but doable with a little time and patience.