I don't know why but I dissapeared into a rabbit hole of watching glow plug removal videos on youtube, and I can hands down say this is the most professional video out there. I've seen so many videos of people spending an afternoon welding nuts on and trying to unscrew them, this is the proper way! Brilliant video
I THINK they do the nut welding when the head broke off with the tungsten inside, wich is what he explained at the end of the video. You cant drill into it, the only hope is to weld it.
Very professional, well explained patiently and quietly and without the need for the usual foul language that some CZcamsrs feel the need to use. Glow plugs on my ford transit tomorrow for me, wish me luck.👍
This is easily one of if not the best video about the removal of glow plugs! But please mate, for your own safety, use a dremel instead of a normal angle grinder for slotting the threads, you can just hold the plug with one hand and use the dremel with the other! Btw, instead of using grease for catching the shavings when cleaning the threads in the cylinder head, you could just as well put one of the broken plugs back in, that way none of the shavings can land in the cylinder ;)
Hi, I'm not sure where to start by answering this message and why your way isn't great, but thanks for watching and adding your own little input. I would love to see one of your glow plug videos, there's always something to learn 👍
Great vid I have always said more than 1 way to skin a cat you do it the way that works for you I'm no expert always willing to learn new tricks thank you
The world should lobby for a re-design of glowplugs as imagine the uproar if you had all this rigmarole changing sparkplugs and they were made out of chocolate like glowplugs usually are... they need to be designed to be as robust as a sparkplug...
Sadly designers don't fix these cars they just sit in an air conditioned office and make stuff up, mostly out of plastic. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊😊
You forget many of the engine components are meant to be dealer items, thats the bread and butter for dealers, 'sorry head off' another 500 pounds on the bill, coding batteries, fuel pumps, air con and some switch gear, everything will end up like Tesla and Apple, no touch, no replace all factory coded and only with factory tools programming.
That is exactly what I did what he mentioned not to do at time 25:01 which is, broke the smaller part of head of same drill bit he used to drill them out. End up replacing entier cylinder head; cost me USD $7000 with all parts and labour. Piece of advice to all. It is not that simple to drill them out using that same tool kit. All respect to him and his practice and master hands, that look so straight forward.
I'm sorry to hear about your disastrous outcome 😯, With the cylinder head off, a good engineering shop should have been able to help you! Slow and steady wins the race!! Thanks for commenting and sharing your experience!
I tried slowly and Off & ON for 4 month and end up crossings the line where no engineering/machine shop could help me..... hahahaha. The last day of my hopes was when diesel sprayed all over the engine from that glow plug hole.....
Fantastic tutorial. I was going to change my glow plugs after finding out off my diagnostic one has gone down. I'm having second thoughts now after you demonstrating what can go wrong 😢
Best video I’ve seen so far on this problem, most dont mention about removing the old thread. Doing a Mercedes OM605 atm, bought it with one broken gp.. carefully removed 3 of the others but No 1 is threatening to break, moving about 3/4 turn. As you say hard to get lube in there. Kit came without correct tap and drill broke into 3 bits, fortunately got it out.
🙏🙏Very concise -Think most people think a 20 min vid is a 20 min job, most of my customers would kill me for slotting the plugs though - and very sound advise about drilling, though I have done it plenty 🤣🤣👍 - it is not easy 👍👍👍👍🙏
You don't _have_ to use a cutting wheel to groove the threads. I've been using a hacksaw for the last 50 years. Slower but I still have a full compliment of fingers. Also, the torque figure is almost certainly for dry threads. If you are using lubricant, the figure needs to be reduced by anything up to 50%.
Hi Mike, thanks for your input, no two mechanics work in the same way, my dad was a mechanic and my son is a mechanic, we all work differently to accomplish the same thing - 'It's Fixed' - Only then do we get paid 🙂👍 Thanks for watching and commenting
Hi Geoffrey, my videos are for entertainment only and I don't recommend copying what I do. A cutting tool is a cutting tool, big or small they can still cause serious harm, I've been doing this job for 33 years and thankfully no fingers lost. Please use your own judgement if you're going to do it! Thanks for watching & commenting ☺👍
This is by far the best video on the subject that I have watched. I’ve got to try and get one out on a Transit. Unfortunately some lasher/idiot has tried to get it out and snapped a 4 mm bolt in it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Joe.
Hi Joe, I don't envy your dilemma. The bolt is so narrow that you couldn't even drill it, if you try and drill it the bit will snag and snap, adding to you troubles. Your only choice might be a milling bit, look on ebay ebay.us/kgRA2D I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and good luck 👍
Hi Mel Excellent video. Definitely gained a subscriber! I can see this was carried out on a front wheel drive vehicle. How would you tackle a similar task on the same engine, but in a transit rear drive, with longitudinal engine. Any advice appreciated, as I have issues with my plugs that need replacing. I imagine the difficulty level is dramatically increased with a rwd van ..😕
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Also was wondering with this, is there any kind of schmutz you can put in the end to make a seal so if it doesnt seat proper you dont get the blowby as that would seem the only solution to this as unless they are precision machined and your glow plug properly faced I would imagine you are always going to get that blowby...mabe take an old one some valve grinding paste and lap the housings maybe...
Got this problem on mini with Citroen w16 lump but one has left just the tip. Tried a drill and tap kit but only get into the ceramic insulation which simply pulls out. Any ideas much appreciated. Cheers for a great video.
Thank you for your video. Regarding cutting into the threads of the glow plugs... I think it is a great idea to have a channel to put fluid in, when you want to remove them again. But my question is, does it not also create a hole to have reduced compression in the chamber? Like the glow plug goes directly into the cylinder, could the tiny holes not be an issue? Maybe it is a dumb question for a car mechanic, but looking at the glow plug, it is not air tight, otherwise there would not be sut and ash up the whole glow plug, so my thinking... Thank you!
Hi, it's not the thread that stops the combustion gases escaping nor the compression, it's the tapered seat at the bottom of the glow plug. Good question though as not many people know that! 🙂👍
Thank you for your fast reply. But my question then continues, did not you say yourself in the video, if it is not sitting at the bottom properly than the dirt gets up the glow plug? Which would then mean, it does not seal it "perfectly" in the beginning?@@melsmotors
@@philippgrau9499 it depends on whether it was actually torqued correctly from factory, or it was replaced by another person without cleaning the hole or seat properly with a wire brush. The most common issue I see with glow plugs is that whilst removing them they strip the thread out of the head, they seize and then snap, it's not always soot related. I hope this gets closer to the answer you were looking for! 🙂👍
amazing to think they are able to sell the vehicles out of the factory with poorly seated plugs and the consumer only finds out way down the line when there's no warranty and it costs them even more
Can you help i have looked up bosch glow plugs and there are several different lengths ie 112mm 114mm so unsure which to order my van is 2018 2.0 blue hdi 130..
Hi Stephen, your parts supplier will be able to help you with that conundrum. They'll need a reg number, then use your chassis number to narrow down the search! 🙂👍
I have a situation where I drilled too much and the tap will not make a thread as I drilled too much down and the tools will not tap. How do you solve that?
You will have to get a thread kit, the hole will have to be drilled slightly larger to make room for the new thread, this isn't something that could be explained in words it's more of a show and tell! I would guess that the thread is M10x1.00. Good luck 🤞
Do the plugs break easily with all Ducato/Boxer/Jumper engines? I have a 2012 2.3 litre engine which is from Iveco if I remember correctly and I am in doubt whether I should replace them or not.
Hi Sanne, These engines are the 2.2l transit engine and are different to the Iveco engines. These don't usually snap that easily, you normally get a feel when they're tight. They are normally torqued up to 8-11Nm
Great video! In the first half I was wondering, if your not cleaning out the threat. The trick with the grease is a very good idea. Would it not be even more secure to clean out the threat as long as the old glow plug is still in? How high is your success rate with this tool? Have you ever had parts of the tool snap inside the glow plug? Best regards
Hi Mo, thanks for your comment. You can't clean the thread with a glow plug in the head, once removed if you clean the threads 'DRY' all the dirt will fall into the cylinder head, this isn't a great idea hence why you have to use grease to collect the dirt. My success rate has been so far 100% - Go slow, take your time, it's not a race to finish but a steady walk to succeed ☺👍
@@melsmotors Excuse me, what I meant was not instead of the grease, but additionally. Sounds very good! My tool is supposed to arrive today. I read many reviews about drills breaking in the plug, bit worried about that. But with oil and patience I might be lucky. Also I ordered a kit of "BGS diy". Slightly more expensive and not the usual BGS quality, as it is their cheap line, but somewhat I still have more trust in that brand.
Hi, I use BGS tools, they seem pretty good. All I would say is if you're unsure, please consult a profession. This is just a video and not a tutorial, we make these videos for the interest of our customers and for CZcams enthusiasts. If you brake the drill bit, it will a head off job!!!! Be patient and let the drill do the work.
@@melsmotors I am also happy with all my BGS tools so far, but they are from the main brand, not from BGS DIY. I will see how it works. I am aware of the risks but I have my engine out anyway, to replace the timing chain (BMW N47). But before I take the head off I would prbly try to dremel out as much as possible, put everything back together, start the engine and shoot the plugs out with the compression. Of course with a wood board etc in place to make sure it doesnt kill anybody :D
hi my 2.2 DCI Renault master had one snapped off when I bought it,it's snapped off just below the thread the center electrode and most of the outer casing is still in there it doesn't leak and it's been like that for a few years best to leave it alone ? what's the chances of it dropping into cylinder ? great vid by the way.
Hi David, WOW! It definitely won't fall into the cylinder as it sits on a taper, but if it every comes loose whilst driving, there will always be a little hole in your bonnet to remind that you once had a glow plug that broke just under the thread 🤔😕😟🥴
@@melsmotors the top of the glow plug is still screwed in so the bottom broken part cannot blow out ! I know the casing is tapered I was worried about the electrode dropping into the cylinder not likely ?
Hi. Excellent video thanks for posting. Do you think it's worth changing glow plugs as a matter of routine say every 60K Miles? I have a 2017 Crafter with 65K on the clock and wondering if it's worth a change to hopefully prevent trouble in the future.
I’ve done a lot of seized glow plugs my worst was a fiat which came out in several bits and 2 days scary hate doing it and the bloody Renault injectors a cock of a job
Amazing job done by a pro, like the fact you kept it real, no "Hey Guys welcome back to the channel" and speeded up bullshit. This is indeed a days work, more if you have to take the head off to get to them, Glowplugs are the bane of the diesel owners life. So piss poor made and weak, designed to fail...But that set at 300 quid, good for you working everyday at a rate but not for the home mechanic. but I got a lot of insight on how to set about this, I'm probably going to take the head off, drill to the edges of the thread and then drift them out from the cylinder side (Renault G9U). Also this never showed what happened to the old threads, although when you retapped them with grease that probably did for them or am I wrong. Good to hear a you tube mechanic tell it like it is about the time, shit light, working in the cold and rain and bending over a high fronted vehicle and just the sheer oily, filthy, graft that working on cars day in to day out takes.. Nice tip on the notches, I do worse things with a grinder everyday and still have all 10 fingers, but it only takes one slip and all that can change... .
@@melsmotors But I looked up that tool you're using and did the Yorkshire "ow much" on it...how can such an ordinaryish tool be costing 300 quid...daylight robbery, but they know you need it is why really...Extortion...but like I said for a pro like you its a must if you do diesels... Me I'll go the cheap but long way round have the head off and take it somewhere and have them bored out by the pros or replace the head if needs be, It needs a new head gasket and timing belt anyhow as mines got 179.000 miles on it and the belt is due a replacement anyway also (its a second gen Renault Master G9U 650 engine) and then when I put it all back together I can also replace those piddly little 8mm rocker cover bolts with that weird bolt washer all in one design from Renault, that means you can't get a socket on them properly with some "normal" hex holts in a 10 or 12 size with a lock washer...
@@melsmotors well I got my head off today and all the neighbours were wondering what all the commotion was, when all it was, was me doing my caveman make tool howl of victory...when i finally managed to cut through the inevitable welded on there exhaust manifold weird flanged Washernut that was holding everything up and just 4 times out of 10 rounds off cos the flange stops the socket properly seating on it and its a piddling little 10 anyhow... Like the old saying goes, theres always one... heres some footage of me at work... czcams.com/video/RWCvMwivrDk/video.html
@@melsmotors Damn straight Mel, but what I noticed about you was the effieciency of motion that a good tradesman has to have. You didnt seem to sweat it had the right tools to hand and wasnt sweating it...by the way what make was that spanner you were using as that looked proper kosher as that is what I find difficult these days is finding proper made to last tools for the right money...instead of all this made out of plastic metal chinese rubbish that breaks on the first stress useage...
Hi Kev, don't copy what I do, I've been doing it for years and still have my fingers, my videos are for entertainment only and not tutorials, if you wish to copy what I do and a Demmel is a safer for you then please use that. Thanks for watching 🙂👍
Thank you for your question, but sadly it's not a great idea. For one, when the cylinder is full the diesel/penetrating oil it will only touch the tip of the glow plug, the thread is about 6 cm higher up, rendering the process a failure. Secondly diesel fuel is very viscous meaning after several hours or days it will seep past the piston rings and end up in the sump contaminating the engine oil, on top of this lengthy job you'll have to also replace the engine oil. Lastly if you're lucky enough to have good piston rings and the diesel remains in the cylinder, you have no way of getting the diesel out, cranking the engine over is also not a great idea. Thank you for taking the time to comment, if people don't ask these questions they'll never know the answers. Thanks for watching ☺👍
Hi Christian, this could happen to any diesel engine. We had a BMW X3 diesel which broke 2 glow plugs, the glow plugs on those are half the diameter, they're harder to drill and extract. Thanks for watching 🙂👍
I don't know why but I dissapeared into a rabbit hole of watching glow plug removal videos on youtube, and I can hands down say this is the most professional video out there. I've seen so many videos of people spending an afternoon welding nuts on and trying to unscrew them, this is the proper way! Brilliant video
Thanks for watching and commenting 😁
I’m on the same path 😂
I THINK they do the nut welding when the head broke off with the tungsten inside, wich is what he explained at the end of the video. You cant drill into it, the only hope is to weld it.
Very professional, well explained patiently and quietly and without the need for the usual foul language that some CZcamsrs feel the need to use. Glow plugs on my ford transit tomorrow for me, wish me luck.👍
Thanks for sharing your expertise! Scoring the threads on the new plugs is genius! (in entertainment terms obvs!)
I replaced mine yesterday they all came out very easily which I'm glad
great idea about cutting grove on the new glow plugs
This is easily one of if not the best video about the removal of glow plugs!
But please mate, for your own safety, use a dremel instead of a normal angle grinder for slotting the threads, you can just hold the plug with one hand and use the dremel with the other!
Btw, instead of using grease for catching the shavings when cleaning the threads in the cylinder head, you could just as well put one of the broken plugs back in, that way none of the shavings can land in the cylinder ;)
Hi, I'm not sure where to start by answering this message and why your way isn't great, but thanks for watching and adding your own little input. I would love to see one of your glow plug videos, there's always something to learn 👍
Great vid I have always said more than 1 way to skin a cat you do it the way that works for you I'm no expert always willing to learn new tricks thank you
Amaizing work!
The world should lobby for a re-design of glowplugs as imagine the uproar if you had all this rigmarole changing sparkplugs and they were made out of chocolate like glowplugs usually are... they need to be designed to be as robust as a sparkplug...
Sadly designers don't fix these cars they just sit in an air conditioned office and make stuff up, mostly out of plastic. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊😊
You forget many of the engine components are meant to be dealer items, thats the bread and butter for dealers, 'sorry head off' another 500 pounds on the bill, coding batteries, fuel pumps, air con and some switch gear, everything will end up like Tesla and Apple, no touch, no replace all factory coded and only with factory tools programming.
Great video, very informative and all the pitfalls explained.
Thanks for watching and commenting ☺👍
Hope that i never have to do this but very helpfull video. Thanks!
That is exactly what I did what he mentioned not to do at time 25:01 which is, broke the smaller part of head of same drill bit he used to drill them out. End up replacing entier cylinder head; cost me USD $7000 with all parts and labour.
Piece of advice to all. It is not that simple to drill them out using that same tool kit. All respect to him and his practice and master hands, that look so straight forward.
I'm sorry to hear about your disastrous outcome 😯, With the cylinder head off, a good engineering shop should have been able to help you!
Slow and steady wins the race!! Thanks for commenting and sharing your experience!
I tried slowly and Off & ON for 4 month and end up crossings the line where no engineering/machine shop could help me..... hahahaha.
The last day of my hopes was when diesel sprayed all over the engine from that glow plug hole.....
Thanks Mel,for the glimpse of psa, ford
Great video, I’ve seen this before but not in such detail. Now let’s see if I can get my broken glow plug out. Thank you very much.
Fantastic tutorial. I was going to change my glow plugs after finding out off my diagnostic one has gone down.
I'm having second thoughts now after you demonstrating what can go wrong 😢
Sometimes you're lucky and they all come out! 👍
Very good vid of this problem!have one snapped on my transit.i'll have a go soon
Good luck buddy, I hope the video helps 🙂
Best video I’ve seen so far on this problem, most dont mention about removing the old thread. Doing a Mercedes OM605 atm, bought it with one broken gp.. carefully removed 3 of the others but No 1 is threatening to break, moving about 3/4 turn. As you say hard to get lube in there. Kit came without correct tap and drill broke into 3 bits, fortunately got it out.
Good luck, hope you get it sorted
🙏🙏Very concise -Think most people think a 20 min vid is a 20 min job, most of my customers would kill me for slotting the plugs though - and very sound advise about drilling, though I have done it plenty 🤣🤣👍 - it is not easy 👍👍👍👍🙏
Hi Jono, thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Very well done mate
Thanks for watching and commenting ☺️👍
Excellent video. Great skills and very informative.
Thanks for the link to purchase the removal tool.
I was nervous of purchasing some of the cheaper kits.
Best video on youtube!
Thanks 😊👍
Very helpful tips! Learned something new again!
Really great job. 👍
It's a skill that's what that is, a good job well done
Thanks Robert
You don't _have_ to use a cutting wheel to groove the threads. I've been using a hacksaw for the last 50 years. Slower but I still have a full compliment of fingers. Also, the torque figure is almost certainly for dry threads. If you are using lubricant, the figure needs to be reduced by anything up to 50%.
Hi Mike, thanks for your input, no two mechanics work in the same way, my dad was a mechanic and my son is a mechanic, we all work differently to accomplish the same thing - 'It's Fixed' - Only then do we get paid 🙂👍 Thanks for watching and commenting
Well done nicely explained
Have a citroen dispatch plugs at the back looks fun
Good luck and thanks for watching 🙂
Would be Better cut grooves with a dremel tool.great video no wonder they break if French car makers got anything to do with it.Great video. Thanks 😊
Hi Geoffrey, my videos are for entertainment only and I don't recommend copying what I do. A cutting tool is a cutting tool, big or small they can still cause serious harm, I've been doing this job for 33 years and thankfully no fingers lost. Please use your own judgement if you're going to do it! Thanks for watching & commenting ☺👍
Peugoet Boxer! made in Italy, the engine probably made by Ford?
Oh great video too mate. Hi from NZ..
This is by far the best video on the subject that I have watched.
I’ve got to try and get one out on a Transit.
Unfortunately some lasher/idiot has tried to get it out and snapped a 4 mm bolt in it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards, Joe.
Hi Joe, I don't envy your dilemma. The bolt is so narrow that you couldn't even drill it, if you try and drill it the bit will snag and snap, adding to you troubles. Your only choice might be a milling bit, look on ebay ebay.us/kgRA2D
I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and good luck 👍
Great job and great video, well done.
Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching 🙂
Great job done 😀great modification
Fantastic video 👏
I've just replaced all 4 on mine and they just came out so easy. Guess in just lucky.
Nice, most of the time they come out without any drama, it's usually on the cars built on a Friday afternoon 🫣🤔😉
@@melsmotors why don’t they make plugs like a tap like you do, brilliant idea that mate
Hreat video. Thanks
Better left to.a.garage if they mess up they have to fix it soaking in oik dor a few days may help??
Super! Thank you!
Great work keep it up.
Proper master
Great job boss👌👍👍
What if the electrode wire breaks higher up, mine is higher than glow plugs body thats stuck in the head
Super video
Asome job... One tip , don't change it. :)
Proper job
Sick guy but put the plugs lightly in a vice at the nut?
Hi Mel
Excellent video. Definitely gained a subscriber! I can see this was carried out on a front wheel drive vehicle. How would you tackle a similar task on the same engine, but in a transit rear drive, with longitudinal engine. Any advice appreciated, as I have issues with my plugs that need replacing. I imagine the difficulty level is dramatically increased with a rwd van ..😕
Great vid..Jesus what a nightmare that is 😰
Thanks for watching 🙂👍
Mmm... Cooper grease and aluminium...👍 Good job.
Teşekkürler bu güzel paylaşim için.Bende kendi arabamda kirilan isitma bujisini çikardim.Ufak ayrintilar vardi.Mesela klavuz çekerken Gres yaĝi yerine kirilmiş isiticiyi yerine yerleşdirdim talaşlarin yanma odasina kaçmamasi icin.ayrica tek bir işlemde her iki işlemi yapabilirdiniz.kirilan isitma bujisini cikarmadan önce klavuz işlemini bitirebilirdiniz.Daha güvenli olurdu yanma odasina talaş kaçmaz.Ayrica yeni isitma bujilerine cizgi çekmek yaratici bir düşünce bir dahaki sefere kolay sökülmesi için.Bir sorum olacakdi.Bu cizgilerden havanin yanma odasindan kaçma ihtimali olabilirmi dolayisiyla sicaklik cikabilirmi sonucta burasi basinç dolu.?
Also was wondering with this, is there any kind of schmutz you can put in the end to make a seal so if it doesnt seat proper you dont get the blowby as that would seem the only solution to this as unless they are precision machined and your glow plug properly faced I would imagine you are always going to get that blowby...mabe take an old one some valve grinding paste and lap the housings maybe...
Thanks really helpful
Thanks for sharing!
Got this problem on mini with Citroen w16 lump but one has left just the tip. Tried a drill and tap kit but only get into the ceramic insulation which simply pulls out. Any ideas much appreciated. Cheers for a great video.
Excellent vid Mel only just found it
Thank you for your comment Martin and thanks for watching 👍😁
Thank you for your video. Regarding cutting into the threads of the glow plugs... I think it is a great idea to have a channel to put fluid in, when you want to remove them again.
But my question is, does it not also create a hole to have reduced compression in the chamber? Like the glow plug goes directly into the cylinder, could the tiny holes not be an issue? Maybe it is a dumb question for a car mechanic, but looking at the glow plug, it is not air tight, otherwise there would not be sut and ash up the whole glow plug, so my thinking...
Thank you!
Hi, it's not the thread that stops the combustion gases escaping nor the compression, it's the tapered seat at the bottom of the glow plug. Good question though as not many people know that! 🙂👍
Thank you for your fast reply. But my question then continues, did not you say yourself in the video, if it is not sitting at the bottom properly than the dirt gets up the glow plug? Which would then mean, it does not seal it "perfectly" in the beginning?@@melsmotors
@@philippgrau9499 it depends on whether it was actually torqued correctly from factory, or it was replaced by another person without cleaning the hole or seat properly with a wire brush. The most common issue I see with glow plugs is that whilst removing them they strip the thread out of the head, they seize and then snap, it's not always soot related. I hope this gets closer to the answer you were looking for! 🙂👍
Where are you located, do you cover South West coast at all? Great video, I would trust you with my car blindly. Thanks
We're workshop based in Bracknell, sadly we don't come out to you.
amazing to think they are able to sell the vehicles out of the factory with poorly seated plugs and the consumer only finds out way down the line when there's no warranty and it costs them even more
very cood🙂🙃👍👌
Great job
Brilliant job done there, would it be worth copper slip the body down to the seat incase of further blowby ?
Not everyone is that lucky!
Can you help i have looked up bosch glow plugs and there are several different lengths ie 112mm 114mm so unsure which to order my van is 2018 2.0 blue hdi 130..
Hi Stephen, your parts supplier will be able to help you with that conundrum. They'll need a reg number, then use your chassis number to narrow down the search! 🙂👍
I have a situation where I drilled too much and the tap will not make a thread as I drilled too much down and the tools will not tap. How do you solve that?
You will have to get a thread kit, the hole will have to be drilled slightly larger to make room for the new thread, this isn't something that could be explained in words it's more of a show and tell! I would guess that the thread is M10x1.00. Good luck 🤞
Good video , but what was the time taken for thus job.
The entire job with front removed was 7 to 8 hours
Do the plugs break easily with all Ducato/Boxer/Jumper engines? I have a 2012 2.3 litre engine which is from Iveco if I remember correctly and I am in doubt whether I should replace them or not.
Hi Sanne, These engines are the 2.2l transit engine and are different to the Iveco engines. These don't usually snap that easily, you normally get a feel when they're tight. They are normally torqued up to 8-11Nm
Why do they seize , apparently common in Peugeots, is it always because of cross threading or poor sealing down to poor manufacture ?
Great video! In the first half I was wondering, if your not cleaning out the threat. The trick with the grease is a very good idea. Would it not be even more secure to clean out the threat as long as the old glow plug is still in?
How high is your success rate with this tool? Have you ever had parts of the tool snap inside the glow plug?
Best regards
Hi Mo, thanks for your comment. You can't clean the thread with a glow plug in the head, once removed if you clean the threads 'DRY' all the dirt will fall into the cylinder head, this isn't a great idea hence why you have to use grease to collect the dirt. My success rate has been so far 100% - Go slow, take your time, it's not a race to finish but a steady walk to succeed ☺👍
@@melsmotors Excuse me, what I meant was not instead of the grease, but additionally.
Sounds very good! My tool is supposed to arrive today. I read many reviews about drills breaking in the plug, bit worried about that. But with oil and patience I might be lucky. Also I ordered a kit of "BGS diy". Slightly more expensive and not the usual BGS quality, as it is their cheap line, but somewhat I still have more trust in that brand.
Hi, I use BGS tools, they seem pretty good. All I would say is if you're unsure, please consult a profession. This is just a video and not a tutorial, we make these videos for the interest of our customers and for CZcams enthusiasts. If you brake the drill bit, it will a head off job!!!! Be patient and let the drill do the work.
@@melsmotors I am also happy with all my BGS tools so far, but they are from the main brand, not from BGS DIY. I will see how it works.
I am aware of the risks but I have my engine out anyway, to replace the timing chain (BMW N47). But before I take the head off I would prbly try to dremel out as much as possible, put everything back together, start the engine and shoot the plugs out with the compression. Of course with a wood board etc in place to make sure it doesnt kill anybody :D
hi my 2.2 DCI Renault master had one snapped off when I bought it,it's snapped off just below the thread the center electrode and most of the outer casing is still in there it doesn't leak and it's been like that for a few years best to leave it alone ? what's the chances of it dropping into cylinder ? great vid by the way.
Hi David, WOW! It definitely won't fall into the cylinder as it sits on a taper, but if it every comes loose whilst driving, there will always be a little hole in your bonnet to remind that you once had a glow plug that broke just under the thread 🤔😕😟🥴
@@melsmotors the top of the glow plug is still screwed in so the bottom broken part cannot blow out ! I know the casing is tapered I was worried about the electrode dropping into the cylinder not likely ?
Hi. Excellent video thanks for posting. Do you think it's worth changing glow plugs as a matter of routine say every 60K Miles? I have a 2017 Crafter with 65K on the clock and wondering if it's worth a change to hopefully prevent trouble in the future.
I would suggest replacing them as needed, I've seen some last the life of the engine! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂👍
I drive an older D4d Toyota and I like to take them out every 20k miles for a clean and simple test. Access is easy in my case.
i would have thought the carbon would go through the threads now he cut groves through thread
Hi Parris, the threads don't stop the gases escaping it's the tapered seat of the glow plug that does that job! Thanks for commenting 🙂
@@melsmotors o ok thanks
So in a transit nth sth engine i guess engine out to get a drill in the back cylinder?
Sadly yes as there's no room 😔
I’ve done a lot of seized glow plugs my worst was a fiat which came out in several bits and 2 days scary hate doing it and the bloody Renault injectors a cock of a job
Amazing job done by a pro, like the fact you kept it real, no "Hey Guys welcome back to the channel" and speeded up bullshit. This is indeed a days work, more if you have to take the head off to get to them, Glowplugs are the bane of the diesel owners life. So piss poor made and weak, designed to fail...But that set at 300 quid, good for you working everyday at a rate but not for the home mechanic.
but I got a lot of insight on how to set about this, I'm probably going to take the head off, drill to the edges of the thread and then drift them out from the cylinder side (Renault G9U). Also this never showed what happened to the old threads, although when you retapped them with grease that probably did for them or am I wrong.
Good to hear a you tube mechanic tell it like it is about the time, shit light, working in the cold and rain and bending over a high fronted vehicle and just the sheer oily, filthy, graft that working on cars day in to day out takes..
Nice tip on the notches, I do worse things with a grinder everyday and still have all 10 fingers, but it only takes one slip and all that can change...
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Thanks Dan for your comment, I appreciate it and thanks for watching 👍🙂
@@melsmotors But I looked up that tool you're using and did the Yorkshire "ow much" on it...how can such an ordinaryish tool be costing 300 quid...daylight robbery, but they know you need it is why really...Extortion...but like I said for a pro like you its a must if you do diesels...
Me I'll go the cheap but long way round have the head off and take it somewhere and have them bored out by the pros or replace the head if needs be, It needs a new head gasket and timing belt anyhow as mines got 179.000 miles on it and the belt is due a replacement anyway also (its a second gen Renault Master G9U 650 engine)
and then when I put it all back together I can also replace those piddly little 8mm rocker cover bolts with that weird bolt washer all in one design from Renault, that means you can't get a socket on them properly with some "normal" hex holts in a 10 or 12 size with a lock washer...
@@danashcroft961 Good luck in the repair, no one said being a mechanic was easy. Looks easy in the videos, took 32 years to get there. 👍👍😊😊
@@melsmotors well I got my head off today and all the neighbours were wondering what all the commotion was, when all it was, was me doing my caveman make tool howl of victory...when i finally managed to cut through the inevitable welded on there exhaust manifold weird flanged Washernut that was holding everything up and just 4 times out of 10 rounds off cos the flange stops the socket properly seating on it and its a piddling little 10 anyhow...
Like the old saying goes, theres always one...
heres some footage of me at work...
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@@melsmotors Damn straight Mel, but what I noticed about you was the effieciency of motion that a good tradesman has to have. You didnt seem to sweat it had the right tools to hand and wasnt sweating it...by the way what make was that spanner you were using as that looked proper kosher as that is what I find difficult these days is finding proper made to last tools for the right money...instead of all this made out of plastic metal chinese rubbish that breaks on the first stress useage...
How much would you charge to replace 4 glow plugs on the same engine? Relay 2.2 with similar issues?
Hi Ian, this job will be based on time, we charge £80 PH + VAT. Thanks for watching
Instead of cutting threads with grinder wouad a drimal tool be safer
Hi Kev, don't copy what I do, I've been doing it for years and still have my fingers, my videos are for entertainment only and not tutorials, if you wish to copy what I do and a Demmel is a safer for you then please use that. Thanks for watching 🙂👍
Where are you based mate ??
Got a Renault 1.5dci to do,🤔
Good luck, they should be okay, did a Jag XJ on Friday and they came out like they were fitted yesterday! Thanks for watching
Where did you get the kit from? Mate I’ve got the same plug in the exact same position broke
There's a link in the description buddy
Sorted only 38 on eBay 150 same one in halfrds 😂 👍🏻
Has anybody tried to fill cylinders with diesel fuel and let it sit for couple of days?
Thank you for your question, but sadly it's not a great idea. For one, when the cylinder is full the diesel/penetrating oil it will only touch the tip of the glow plug, the thread is about 6 cm higher up, rendering the process a failure. Secondly diesel fuel is very viscous meaning after several hours or days it will seep past the piston rings and end up in the sump contaminating the engine oil, on top of this lengthy job you'll have to also replace the engine oil. Lastly if you're lucky enough to have good piston rings and the diesel remains in the cylinder, you have no way of getting the diesel out, cranking the engine over is also not a great idea. Thank you for taking the time to comment, if people don't ask these questions they'll never know the answers. Thanks for watching ☺👍
Hi what does this cost .
This job was charged out by time, from memory this was around an 8 to 10 hour repair plus parts! Hope this helps 👍
2&4 it's bloody French 😂👍
does this happen to the fiat ducato???
Hi Christian, this could happen to any diesel engine. We had a BMW X3 diesel which broke 2 glow plugs, the glow plugs on those are half the diameter, they're harder to drill and extract. Thanks for watching 🙂👍