sueb
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Post by sueb on Jan 8, 2024 15:58:03 GMT
Hello
newby here !
I have been told that I have half a glo plug broken in the engine !!
i am near Norwich Norfolk - does anyone know who would sort this for me please?
RAV4 2008
Thank you
SUEB
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Post by davrav on Jan 8, 2024 16:51:36 GMT
:welcome: Sue.
A competent mechanic should be able to sort that or a diesel specialist depending on how/where the glowplug is broken.
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sueb
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Post by sueb on Jan 9, 2024 13:06:51 GMT
I have phoned half dozen reliable mechanics before posting on here, and they are not interested in doing it !,
hence asking this forum !
sounds as though i nee d someone who has had experience in doing this
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Post by charliefarlie on Jan 9, 2024 17:21:32 GMT
I have phoned half dozen reliable mechanics before posting on here, and they are not interested in doing it !, hence asking this forum ! sounds as though i nee d someone who has had experience in doing this A diesel specialist is what you need. They are more used to extracting seized or partially seized injectors and glow plugs so maybe a better option. The risk is that debris goes down past the remaining section of plug and into the combustion chamber… No garage will cover the risk of that happening and explains the reluctance to do it. If your car is starting ok and is not bleeding air from the broken stud you could just leave it. Double up on the heat cycle for the plugs. By that I mean turn the key full on then when the lights go out turn it off repeat and then start it after the lights go out again. This putting through two heat cycles can help the 3 remaining plugs carry the dead one. Especially useful on cold morning . We have no knowledge of your car like it’s mileage etc etc which gives us clues on how to move forward. Fill in the information in your profile and introduce yourself properly and you’ll find more folk will jump to try and help. 👍 |
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