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grib



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 21:32    Post subject: Glow plug replacement Reply with quote

Hi i am gona replace my glowplugs and have never done this before. Is it as simple as just unscrewing it and replaceing ? Also is there any thing else i should do while they are out. I have brought Ngk y-115r1 (2161)
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 22:20    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hullo!

Well, yes, in principle just unscrew the old ones and put the new ones back in. The contact between the plugs is via metal strip that unscrews from the top of them with some small nuts.
You'll need a relatively thin-walled and deep socket - I think its 12mm but don't quote me on that.
They might be pretty stuck in, so go very easy - you do not want to snap them in the block!! Penetrating oil and a very light tighten before trying to loosen helped me. Obvs be very careful not to drop anything (crud or worse) down the holes.

Have you made sure that the plugs are the right ones for the glow system you've got? There's several set ups, 12v and 6v, and the plugs aren't interchangeable. I think there's even a couple of different 6v ones which slightly different spec...

Good luck,
J
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 22:31    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks. Yep I have searched on here  and think I have the right plugs the 6 v . The old ones do work just rough to start up so can always go back.
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PostPosted: Mon May 06, 2019 15:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

Grib,
Are the plugs you got working okay? Am I right in thinking you have the super-quick glow system set up?
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PostPosted: Thu May 09, 2019 17:53    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yep I have the super glow system. The new plugs work great. Right amount of time between clicks and starts well. The only thing i have not tested is starting in very cold weather. It used to smoke and splutter. But will have to wait till winter for that  Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu May 09, 2019 21:03    Post subject: Reply with quote

Grib.
Little tip for you = Warm the engine first.

Use 3/8" socket drive NOT 1/2"

And take it slow when removing the old GPs, apply gentle pressure and wait, then VERY gently apply more pressure,
wait a while in between increasing the pressure on your tool.

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PostPosted: Fri May 10, 2019 9:10    Post subject: Reply with quote

Halfords do specific spanners for Glow plugs and Injectors £7 each.
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PostPosted: Sat May 11, 2019 22:11    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the advice all sorted now and running well
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