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Old 11-30-2011, 11:54 AM
connerm connerm is offline
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Originally Posted by pimpernell View Post
Sometimes, I would only be able to get it to move a quarter of a turn
Wow. I got mine to turn one click worth on my craftsman ratchet - probably like 1/15 of a complete turn. Took me 7 hours to remove 6 glow plugs on Thanksgiving Day - and one was not super tight.

With regards to poor performance:
Replace fuel filters
Replace air filter
Make sure throttle linkage rods and related springs are not worn out.
Make sure injector nozzles are spraying properly and within spec
Make sure resonance flaps on the intake are connected and working properly - this was the key for my car
Make sure fuel tank screen/strainer is clean and free of slime.

With attention to these areas, you'll have yourself a regular Swamp Rat.
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