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this looks like its going in the right direction..well done mickey,,always thought you was a star
7th Aug 2014 8:27 pm
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Before I had mine replaced I was running with 4 working and despite a cold winter, it started fine. Made me wonder if replacing the front four which seem more accessible is sufficient.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
7th Aug 2014 8:29 pm
alex_pescaru
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Always remove the glow plugs with a warm/hot engine and you'll never have any problems with them.
Meaning they will come out very easy and will not break.
7th Aug 2014 8:48 pm
Disco_Mikey
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I have to disagree Alex. Tried this method with 2 TDV6s and didn't work on either
Even tried have it running with the bare minimum of in the way, to ensure everything was hot. Made no difference with either.
With the 2nd, I even tried driving it hard, tried when everything Was cooking hot, when it was cooling, tried freeze spray, vibrating impact gun. Still would have snapped.My D3 Build Thread
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i have to agree with mikey on this one alex where you coming from
ps maybe we should send them all to alex
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7th Aug 2014 8:58 pm
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Rather than threads or dissimilar metals being the issue it appears to be a build-up of carbon that enlarges the tip which prevents removal. The weak construction does the rest.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Is there not a treatment for de-carbonizing(or what ever the big word is) beforehand then trying to remove?
I only ask as I think mine are on there way out(forgot to mention it the other day Mikey )
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7th Aug 2014 9:09 pm
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Arif wrote:
Mikey I've packed my bags let me know when you're free to do the work and I'll book my ticket!.............on a serious note Mikey would you do the work for me if so pm me a quote and available dates please.
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7th Aug 2014 9:32 pm
Disco_Mikey
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BrianT wrote:
Is there not a treatment for de-carbonizing(or what ever the big word is) beforehand then trying to remove?
I only ask as I think mine are on there way out(forgot to mention it the other day Mikey )
BrianT
Was thinking what a Terraclean would do, before attempting glow plug removal...My D3 Build Thread
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Has anyone tried removing the plugs after a terraclean yet? would be good to know3 Flash Indicators
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7th Aug 2014 9:37 pm
Disco_Mikey
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Alan was going to let me try them on his. Not going ahead with it now.
I know when my engine arrived,all 6 plugs were working, but only 3 could be removed.
Very tempted to have my own Terraclean done, and try it on my own engine. Would have to be done fairly soon after having the clean done...My D3 Build Thread
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Only about £80ish for a terraclean, so well worth giving it a go and see if it helpsIggy/Ieuan
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7th Aug 2014 9:42 pm
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geoff. wrote:
i have to agree with mikey on this one alex where you coming from
From a world that was forced to solve things without much help...
I've seen during time, on one of my friend's garage, that the chance of removing successfully the glow plugs "on hot" is much greater than "on cold".
There are many things that the books and experience said that must be removed "on hot".
It's clear from the words of Mikey that he also thought of this and he had a correct judgment.
geoff. wrote:
ps maybe we should send them all to alex
Keep them coming, keep them coming !
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7th Aug 2014 9:43 pm
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deffo worth a shot I reckon. even if it makes it run cleaner and gives better fuel economy its worth it3 Flash Indicators
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7th Aug 2014 9:45 pm
Robbie
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Alex,
I don't doubt that doing it hot is the correct way and most service manuals state this as a requirement. For larger gauge glow plugs this does work and whilst I am sure it can only help with the fine plugs fitted to this engine they are just not strong enough to be reliably removed.
So far the best way appears to be the low power vibrating tools, time and patience. DIY can prove to be better as we tend to have the patience and mortal fear of breaking them so spend hours easing them out. Terraclean sounds interesting and anecdotally those running on 2sO have better luck, presumably for the same reason.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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in the way, to ensure everything was hot. Made no difference with either.
alex where you coming from 
