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DAVETHESLAVE

Member

• Jan 7, 2019

• #1

Hi all happy new year . Just come to change my glow plugs on the Freelander td4 it looks like someone else has had a go and stripped the hexagon part on 2 plugs , anyone got any idea's how to get them out without removing head and drilling them out .Thanks in advance for any advice

 

Arctic2

Well-Known Member

• Jan 7, 2019

• #2

DAVETHESLAVE said:

Hi all happy new year . Just come to change my glow plugs on the Freelander td4 it looks like someone else has had a go and stripped the hexagon part on 2 plugs , anyone got any idea's how to get them out without removing head and drilling them out .Thanks in advance for any advice

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You maybe able to use the Irwin bolt gripper sockets, make sure the engine is hot before trying to remove as they come out better than on a cold engine.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IRWIN-5-...h=item591274683c:g:N4UAAOSwRyZblo0y:rk:3:pf:0

 

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DAVETHESLAVE

Member

• Jan 7, 2019

• #3

Thanks for quick reply just ordered the set