twice_nightly
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Been having some cold starting issues lately so bought a new set of glow plugs for the 300tdi. I removed the first three no problem but the fourth (nearest bulk head) was very very tight, eventually it came out which is when I realised the reason it was so tight it was because the previous installer had cross threaded it going in !!
The one at the back is a bit of a funny angle and access isn't as easy as the others, so I guess they fudged the last one. Needless to say I couldn't get the new plug in, I have however managed to get the old one back in but here's the problem..
It won't go all the way in, theres about 3-4mm of thread still showing, the car started OK, so basically is it alright to leave like this? Or should I tap the thread and get it in properly, also can you tap the thread with the head on?
The one at the back is a bit of a funny angle and access isn't as easy as the others, so I guess they fudged the last one. Needless to say I couldn't get the new plug in, I have however managed to get the old one back in but here's the problem..
It won't go all the way in, theres about 3-4mm of thread still showing, the car started OK, so basically is it alright to leave like this? Or should I tap the thread and get it in properly, also can you tap the thread with the head on?