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A bad temp sensor can cause the system to remain on past the point it is needed. If the wait light is working, I think you would see it light up for brief periods even after truck is warm. That could wear on system, but not sure it would cause the failure you have described. If wait light...

You're right, it has been about 15 years since I had to deal w all the broken tips. I used a grease covered paint brush or something when removing though the injector hole. This will work if tip is still in pre ignition chamber anyway. My first few 6.2s used the 6-7 volt "fast glow " plugs...

I have removed plugs in similar fashion, spray lube then hold spade w needle nose vice grips and twist w thread while pulling out, it takes a while, but usually works. I have since bought an extractor tool, which I don't have to use much any more. This is mainly due to fact I change whole set...

I'll add that if the glow plugs are swollen, they have already failed and need to be replaced anyway.

Forum member "antennaclimber" sells glow plug cards. They are newly made with some improvements, I've got them in most of my CUCVs and the work great.