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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Ian Rycroft on 18 April 2011, 21:12:48

Title: glow plug caps removal
Post by: Ian Rycroft on 18 April 2011, 21:12:48

Can someone tell me how to get the caps of my glowplugs,i have tried but no way will they come off and i am affraid i will break the caps.

Title: Re: glow plug caps removal
Post by: Brikhead on 18 April 2011, 21:18:30

If they are not the type that screw on then there will be a clip at the top, look for ridges either side and squeeze whilst pulling. Sometimes it helps to squeeze the clips and push down before pulling up.

May be get the long nose pliers out, as long as you are careful...

Title: Re: glow plug caps removal
Post by: Ian Rycroft on 18 April 2011, 21:21:26

thanks i tried that but no way will they come off

Title: Re: glow plug caps removal
Post by: charlie on 18 April 2011, 22:09:19

I had the same problem, it felt like they wouldnt come off without breaking ,so i bought some glow plug connecter pliers, :y

Title: Re: glow plug caps removal
Post by: Brikhead on 18 April 2011, 22:13:57

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thanks i tried that but no way will they come off

You should try working on French cars, their clips really do break before they come off...
 :y

Title: Re: glow plug caps removal
Post by: Brikhead on 18 April 2011, 22:16:13

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I had the same problem, it felt like they wouldnt come off without breaking ,so i bought some glow plug connecter pliers, :y

I didn't even know they made those, I just use my fingers or long nose pliers!