Glow Plugs

[Roy]

For all the diesel owners out there.



Your glow plugs do not require maintenance too often. HOWEVER, take them out and anti-seize them every 2 years. If you do not, they seize in the block and when you break the heads off...be pre-paired to take the heads off to get them out.

Soo , get your tools out and try the front ones first.Cross your fingers and good luck. <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... nfused.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[dwaxman1]

Thanks Roy.. Phil changed mine when I first got my truck last year.. the back ones did not come out easy but they did come out...I am assuming you had issues with your hence the post?? I know a few people now that have had issues.. and this is great advice...



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[Roy]

[quote name='dwaxman1' timestamp='1321047936' post='32533']

Thanks Roy.. Phil changed mine when I first got my truck last year.. the back ones did not come out easy but they did come out...I am assuming you had issues with your hence the post?? I know a few people now that have had issues.. and this is great advice...



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No issues with mine, just with a few colleges that I do work for. <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... /crazy.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':crazy:' /> <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... /wavey.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wavey:' />

[humtek]

Well said roy

problem is nobody deals with that until they have hard starting issus

or check engine light (99 & newer)

how is the can of worms doing

1 head off or 2

engine in or out

I know of 3 or 4 trucks that sooner or later will need the heads removed

good luck with that job.

[Roy]

[quote name='humtek' timestamp='1321064691' post='32549']

Well said roy

problem is nobody deals with that until they have hard starting issus

or check engine light (99 & newer)

how is the can of worms doing

1 head off or 2

engine in or out

I know of 3 or 4 trucks that sooner or later will need the heads removed

good luck with that job.

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So far the glow plug job that I was working on has one less glow plug till we decide how far to go.At that time, we will see if the body comes off or the motor out. <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... adbang.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':headbang:' />

[dwaxman1]

wow... someone is not lucky..

[3dinnovations]

Thanks for the info! Will check next oil change <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' />

[GreenMeanie]

LOL Great advice 5 years too late. I had mine done a few years back and the shop broke off the number 1 plug and it has been that way ever since. Its the hardest one to get to.I am working out a way to weld a nut on the top of the broken plug. So far i have taken a 3/8 nut and bored it out to fit snug over the top of the broken glow plug.I had to bevel the edge of the nut so it would not contact the head when welding. Next step is to try and weld the nut on with my mig welder. I haven't done it yet cause im nervous LOL.

[GreenMeanie]

A couple more pics