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TDV6 glowplug removal
I am sure someone will know, is there a tried & tested way to replace the glowplugs in a D3 TDV6 without shearing them off & getting in a world of s**t. I have been told the Sykes toll for the job. Check the link.
Any one used one with success ?
http://www.rent2repair.com/products/INA00-...impact-gun
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23rd Jan 2013 9:29 am
Markmein
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certainly look's interesting.
23rd Jan 2013 12:56 pm
Robbie
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Is step one to remove engine from car to provide the clearance required?
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It seems like a set of reamers, an impact gun & a GlowPlug Repair Kit (whatever that may be).
One really needs to see the operating instructions before commenting, but the most relevant comment is Robbie's - either remove engine, or ? remove body ?
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23rd Jan 2013 1:59 pm
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2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
23rd Jan 2013 3:19 pm
kidney wiper
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Well, have ordered it today for friday delivery. 3 day hire (free over the weekend)
Will let you know how it goes.
23rd Jan 2013 7:23 pm
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May I suggest "Googling" "seized glow plugs", and similar expressions.
There's lots of advice out there, about applying penetrating oil days in advance, working on a (very) hot engine etc..
Likewise Google "Wurth Rost Off Ice" - it's available on eBay & from a number of motor factors & Würth itself - they have a number of outlets www.wurth.co.uk/
I know of Wurth Rost Off Ice being used on a seized short engine which had been standing for some years with surprising (but not total) success when "the trade" said the block was past redemption!
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2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
23rd Jan 2013 8:35 pm
kidney wiper
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Well, what can i say. The vibropac is the muts nuts. Stripped it out for access yesterday, dosed the plugs in the oil they send in the kit over the next 24 hrs. Went out to the workshop @ 2pm by 2.45 pm all 6 glow plugs had been replaced. None sheared. came out. Just the job. Highly recomended.
26th Jan 2013 5:23 pm
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Did you manage to get any video of this badass working?! 2014 D4 XS
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26th Jan 2013 5:24 pm
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