driveallknight Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Need to replace my glow plugs and no.1 (and no.2 tbh) has the fuel injection pump right in the way of the glow plug, is there a way to remove them without having to dismantle the fuel pump? Anyone have some tricks? Best, Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taurion Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 It is possible with patience. It has been several years since I did the job. I think I used 3/8" drive long socket which I turned down the outside diameter to fit in the hole around the glowplug to undo about one turn. Then used a ring spanner to undo 1/12 turn at a time until I could reach them with long nose pliers. A 1/4" drive" long socket might fit to crack them. Buy an extra socket and spanner or two that you can cut up or bend to suit the angle needed. To start them if you cannot get your rachet head in, weld a bar on the side of a socket . Do not be afraid to 'sacrifice' some new tools , they become the special tools that you can keep for the next time. Bon Courage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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