How do I get this glow plug out?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Streltsky, May 12, 2005.

  1. Streltsky

    Streltsky Guest

    Just tried to replace the glow plugs on my 205D and the second from
    the alternator side is broke. Don’t know whats happened to it but the
    12mm bolt bit has somehow detached itself from the main body of the
    plug.
    The bolt also doesn’t seem to have a thread anymore and there isn’t
    space to get an adjustable spanner on the plug.

    How do I get this out?
     
    Streltsky, May 12, 2005
    #1
  2. Streltsky

    Fitzy Guest

    Sounds like a job for your local engineering shop,
    but you might need to remove the cylinder head to gain access to the broken
    plug,
    don't be tempted to knock in some kind of easy-out tool,
    this could cause the plug tip to fall off and damage the piston,

    good luck
    Fitzy
     
    Fitzy, May 14, 2005
    #2
  3. Streltsky

    daddyfreddy Guest

    Unless you're especially fond of the car I'd just replace the other 3
    and carry on driving.
     
    daddyfreddy, May 14, 2005
    #3
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