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by Caledfryn
31 Jul 2008, 23:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6TD Glow Plugs
Replies: 24
Views: 3392

I managed to do it without removing or disturbing anything else. I've got the Halfords ratchets which worked nicely for me. Anyway, went to check the 50 amp fuse this morning and that was were the fault was. Changed it over and everything is happy in my Westy world once again! It does beg the questi...
by Caledfryn
30 Jul 2008, 18:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6TD Glow Plugs
Replies: 24
Views: 3392

Cool. More things to try!

I'll get there in the end. :D

Thanks
by Caledfryn
30 Jul 2008, 10:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6TD Glow Plugs
Replies: 24
Views: 3392

Back again! Well, I finished changing the plugs yesterday and was rather disppointed to see that they all looked pretty unscathed when I got them out! Went to start the van more in hope than expectation and low and behold, starting doesn't seem any better. Still takes and age to 'catch' and when it ...
by Caledfryn
28 Jul 2008, 19:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6TD Glow Plugs
Replies: 24
Views: 3392

Have you tried removing the stuck one when the motor is hot? That occurred to me tonight after I'd got back from shopping in it. The heavens then opened and I haven't had a chance to try it. I've found a flexi- screwdriver with a socket end undoes the 8mm nut on the second one from the rear, so I r...
by Caledfryn
28 Jul 2008, 13:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6TD Glow Plugs
Replies: 24
Views: 3392

1.6TD Glow Plugs

Hello all, I had a go at changing the glow plugs on my Westy this morning. The back one nearest the exhaust was easyish - a bit fiddly. After that, I decided that I either need to remove the injectors or other bits in order to get at two of them, or have hands the size of a four-year old! Also, the ...