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11-28-2005, 09:07 PM
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what the heck do i do??? (glow plug issues)
alright, so here seems to be the problem; i just got the new glow plugs in the mail along with the fast starter kit. when i switched the other engine out, i tried to get the glow plugs out, but it seemed pretty hard, and i dont want to break anything. what is the easiest way to remove the glow plugs and put the new ones in without screwing anything up? i want to get the new glow plugs in before it gets cold again. what shall i do???? thanks for the help
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11-28-2005, 09:51 PM
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Just put a wrench on them and break them lose. You have an iron head they shouldn't be corroded in. Shoot them with PB blaster if they won't move.
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11-28-2005, 09:57 PM
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Use a six sided 12mm socket or end wrench, and heave !!!
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11-28-2005, 09:57 PM
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Pretty hard to mess it up actually, just pull the loopy connecting wire off the old plugs, remove the ground strap from the front plug to the engine and put a wrench or ratchet on the old plugs. New ones go right back in the same way except using the new wires and NO ground strap on the front. Should really only take 30 minutes (or less) to complete. I wouldn't even bother removing the injector hard lines, but then I'm lazy like that. I also like to add a little anti-seize compound on the threads of the new ones to make it easier next time. If your b/f is worth his salt, he shouldn't have any trouble with it. But like I said, it's easy and you could easily do it yourself.
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