Graphite on the threads solved the problem of VW Beetle spark plugs seizing.
I wonder if it would work on glow plugs?
Gerry Archer
'83 300D and 240D
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On Behalf Of John Reames
I am not convinced that proper driving habits have much effect, nor am I
convinced that penetrating oil applied on the threaded end of the gp
will help
I've had one snap off. I drive ... Well let's say I would get in far
too much trouble with any sort of V8 MB (and leave it at that)...
I'd been applying penetrating oil for days, along with turning it
through the 1/4 turn that it could move... It started to move, turned
maybe 2-3 turns, then it snapped. When using a puller (with a
ball-bearing thrust washer), quite a bit of torque was required to
extract the remains. The remains vociferously protested extraction,
fighting the whole way and screaming in a manner that nails on a
blackboard can only dream about...
John W Reames
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