Diesel - Glow plugs replacing - Revision history

HarryMann at 14:17, 1 November 2008

2008-11-01T14:17:31Z

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	Glow plugs are torqued to 22 ft lb (30 Nm)		Glow plugs are torqued to 22 ft lb (30 Nm)

	The torque must NOT be exceeded because this will cause closing of the ring gap seal, which can lead to premature failure of the plug.		The torque must NOT be exceeded because this will cause closing of the ring gap seal, which can lead to premature failure of the plug. Ring gap is approx. 20 thou (0.4mm), this can be seen at the point where the heated rod protrudes from the main body, which ring seals inside the plug hole.
	Ring gap is approx. 20 thou (0.4mm), this can be seen at the point where the heated rod protrudes from the main body, which ring seals inside the plug hole.

	==Forum Discussion==		==Forum Discussion==

HarryMann: /* Forum Discussion */

2008-11-01T14:08:56Z

Forum Discussion

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	I now have some "gearwrench" adjustable, XL locking head ratchet spanners and they are much better, finer ratchet.		I now have some "gearwrench" adjustable, XL locking head ratchet spanners and they are much better, finer ratchet.

	[http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/wrenches/ratcheting/xl_locking_flex/]		[http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/wrenches/ratcheting/xl_locking_flex/ Gearwrench XL Locking Flex]

HarryMann at 14:07, 1 November 2008

2008-11-01T14:07:57Z

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 ==Forum Discussion==
 '''grenjs:''' The problem is, I can't get the glow-plug which sits directly under the Diesel pump out.  No matter which way I twist or turn it, the plug fouls against the Diesel pump body and there's still 1/4" left in the glow-plug hole.
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 That way you can check each plug individually and removal is easier.
-Pull the injector pipes and injectors out.
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-use a 8mm and a 12mm ratchet spanner.
 '''Hassan Bessioua:''' His website has a few useful Technical Hints and Tips, and Morrocan music too! (Ed. Now off-line)

HarryMann at 13:36, 1 November 2008

2008-11-01T13:36:14Z

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 Glow plugs are torqued to 22 ft lb (30 Nm)
-The torque must NOT be exceeded beacuse this willc ause closing of the ring gap seal, which can lead to premature failure of the plug.
+The torque must NOT be exceeded because this will cause closing of the ring gap seal, which can lead to premature failure of the plug.
 Ring gap is approx. 20 thou (0.4mm), this can be seen at the point where the heated rod protrudes from the main body, which ring seals inside the plug hole.
 '''Hassan Bessioua:''' His website has a few useful Technical Hints and Tips, and Morrocan music too! (Ed. Now off-line)

HarryMann at 13:21, 1 November 2008

2008-11-01T13:21:15Z

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[[General Glow-plug spanner|Special glow-plug ratchet spanner]]

Glow plugs are torqued to 22 ft lb (30 Nm)

The torque must NOT be exceeded beacuse this willc ause closing of the ring gap seal, which can lead to premature failure of the plug.
Ring gap is approx. 20 thou (0.4mm), this can be seen at the point where the heated rod protrudes from the main body, which ring seals inside the plug hole.

'''Hassan Bessioua:''' His website has a few useful Technical Hints and Tips, and Morrocan music too! (Ed. Now off-line)

[http://www.wanafin.co.uk/campertech.html General Camper Tech]

[http://www.wanafin.co.uk/glow%20plug%20change.html Glow Plugs]