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Old 01-02-2004, 06:02 PM   #1
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Glow Plugs

Whats the easiest method to remove mushroomed out glow plugs from a 6.3L engine head? thanks in advance!
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Old 01-02-2004, 09:40 PM   #2
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be careful if the end comes off you'll have to pull the head. we had one do that and ran it for a long time it sounded like it had a rod knocking. have you tried penetrating oil or carb cleaner, sometimes its carbon build up.
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Old 01-03-2004, 04:07 PM   #3
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it sounded like it had a rod knocking.
isnt that normal for a diesel?
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