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changing glow plugs hdi
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:58 pm
by grasmere59
Is there a knack to changing the glowplugs on an hdi as i went to change mine at the weekend and the first one i came to felt like it was going to snap off rather than undo so i abandoned the job as i did'nt want to face a cylinder head job off if it snapped,possibly trying to heat them up somehow? Undoing with a windy gun? any ideas/advice appreciated or perhaps i'll just leave them be and muddle through the winter as it is.
Re: changing glow plugs hdi
Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:32 am
by StevieboyTD
Run the engine till it's warm, let everything expand a bit. Also a soaking of plusgas/wd40 never hurt anything.
Re: changing glow plugs hdi
Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:36 am
by Gary406
spanner is probably best , as ste said warm engine up and take your time undoing them
Re: changing glow plugs hdi
Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:59 am
by Busman
A windy gun is the best thing i know to shear off sticky or rusty bolts. I will not let one near my car. As steve said lots of plus gas, which is lots better than wd40, a bit of heat and patience and you'll be ok. Don't forget to turn the glow pug both ways while undoing it. Good luck.
Richard.