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Originally Posted by BigBen
Taking the head off is a serious task, no doubt!
Even if you end up with a broken plug, it won't automatically mean you have to take the head off.
Here is an excellent example of how to get yourself out of trouble if it ever happens to you:
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Wow, I feel like a netspert now! My drawings are crude but I couldn't get clear pictures that explained what was going on.
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Originally Posted by nhdoc
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I saw that when I busted my plug. I wasn't very comfortable with the idea of a slide hammer. I found these links where they make an actual puller, and that's what I did and documented in the link above
http://alan.mcreynolds.googlepages.com/howtoremovebrokenglowplugs-mercedesom606
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=109101&highlight=606+%22glow+plugs%22
I'll tell you this much, I have NEVER lost so much hair in one weekend. Talk about spooky.
Just the same, I would say this is not beyond the reach of the DIYer... I am certainly not particularly talented. Just be REALLY carefull with the drill. Put something long in an adjascent glow plug hole and use that as a visual guide to keep the drill at the right angle.