Broken glow plug removal MEP-003

[khamill2000]

I had one of my glow plugs break off while removing.



Thankfully it was the #1 plug so the intake manifold wasn't in the way.
I tried a standard twisted flute easy-out with no luck. Reading on here suggested that the straight flute easy-out worked better. No luck. Both types just stripped out. So I bought an extractor kit online and tried it out. Worked super easy and got that plug out.



And here is the kit that worked for me. Cheap too. Under $25 delivered.

 

[Chrispyny]

Thanks for sharing. Thats great additional info for this forum!

 

[cuad4u]

Just about always you can get them out. First lots of patience. Then PB Blaster or a similar product applied several times over a few days. Then maybe tap the end of the plug with a hammer using a punch. This may jar the threads just a little so the PB Blaster can get in. Then see if you can just get the plug to loosen just a little - maybe 1/30th of a turn. Then apply more PB Blaster and let it soak. After a while try to turn the plug again. Keep going over and over. Over time this usually works.

 

[khamill2000]

I did a full week presoak with a mix of atf and acetone. This plug came out about a third of the way then stopped. I lubed and rocked it for quite a while before I btoke it. #3 was the same way but I was a little more experienced and knew how much force I could apply. So yes, I agree with you. They will come out.

 

[rustystud]

Just remember to use "Anti-Sieze" on the threads of the new glow plug. The high-temp "Copper" is the best one to use.

 

[87Nassaublue]

Just remember to use "Anti-Sieze" on the threads of the new glow plug. The high-temp "Copper" is the best one to use.

Hey Rusty, Have you ever seen the end of a glow plug swell up to the point it's hard to get it out of the hole? I have an old international tractor that does that on one cylinder. I can't imagine what causes that. Have you ever seen that and have any idea what could cause it?

 

[DieselAddict]

That is caused from excessive heat. There are a few things that can cause excessive heat. Timing, injector pattern, or the glow plug being energized too long.

 

[rustystud]

Hey Rusty, Have you ever seen the end of a glow plug swell up to the point it's hard to get it out of the hole? I have an old international tractor that does that on one cylinder. I can't imagine what causes that. Have you ever seen that and have any idea what could cause it?

DieselAddict hit it on the head. Yes I have seen it many times, and yes their a royal pain to remove. If your lucky you can break off the end and pull it out through the injector hole. Then just remove the other end normally.

 

[87Nassaublue]

Thanks guys, I'll have to do some testing on this unit. It was rebuilt but obviously the guy didn't get something right.

 

[dk8019]

Could you provide a link to where you bought that kit?

 

[khamill2000]

Could you provide a link to where you bought that kit?

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[Chainbreaker]

PM inbound due to rules

What rule is that? My understanding is that it is OK to post links to a COTS (commercially off the shelf) item regarding repair discussions, etc. (no deliberate advertising) as long as it is not listed in an auction, on CraigsList or eBay.

 

[khamill2000]

What rule is that? My understanding is that it is OK to post links to a COTS (commercially off the shelf) item regarding repair discussions, etc. (no deliberate advertising) as long as it is not listed in an auction, on CraigsList or eBay.

It was a buy it now on EBAY. The price has dropped also. Now under $20 delivered.