Fitting new glow plugs on GM 220

[Mick Dempsey]

Just a simple question.

I want to fit new glow plugs to the machine, 55hp Isuzu engine.

Anyone done it? Anything to look out for and keep in mind, someone has warned me I could easily "crack" something.

I have the plugs so I can get straight on with it.

I did it on a 300tdi no issues (ignorance is bliss) but now I've got the jitters.

Thanks in advance.

[Ty Korrigan]

Soak the glowplugs in a freeing oil for a few days beforehand when the machine is not going to be used.

If you crack off a glow plug head you may be as I was...

Some 200euros out of pocket for a specialist to remove.

Even worse for me was as it was on a common rail engine, the injector required re-programming (removed for access) which the apprentice mechanic couldn't do until his boss returned some 2 weeks later.

 

Best of luck with that.

Ty

[Mick Dempsey]

Makes me feel better, thanks:001_smile:

Maybe I'll get a mechanic to do it....

[mendiplogs]

Just a simple question.

I want to fit new glow plugs to the machine, 55hp Isuzu engine.

Anyone done it? Anything to look out for and keep in mind, someone has warned me I could easily "crack" something.

I have the plugs so I can get straight on with it.

I did it on a 300tdi no issues (ignorance is bliss) but now I've got the jitters.

Thanks in advance.

 

Hi MICK go onto YouTube and have a little look mate might be some are posted on there thanks John

[Mick Dempsey]

Ok Jon, I'll have a go.

[PeteB]

Dead easy Mick, as said though! Soak them and then turn them. If the tip is missing and the wound fresh then take head off. But if the tip is burnt away, then don't worry.

[gensetsteve]

If they don't undo easily with a cold engine don't force them. Start the engine and get up to running temp then try again. If they give a little but go tight again get some more freeing fluid in ,work them ,do up ,undo until they come out.

[PeteB]

Quality advice!

[Mick Dempsey]

Anyway FWIW we had a go today and they all came out as sweet as a nut. I had to buy a 12mm pipe socket for a tenner so no big deal. We snapped the thread off the top through over tightening the little nut that holds the contact in place, but a little bit of solder will sort that out. Starts a treat now.

Thanks for your help.

[Ty Korrigan]

Ty