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Old 02-04-2010, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by JEBalles View Post
I have never done it and I don't know whether or not the plugs are original. They seem to work fine, but I want to know whether or not it's a good idea to ream the holes now so when I do need to replace them I won't have any problems. Or is this a "if it ain't broke, don't fix it situation"? It would suck if I ended up breaking one or something.
Failure to use a glow plug reamer can cause premature electrode failure.


Glow plugs link thread
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1019018




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