Glowplug Nightmare

[dr_harvey]

I am a new member of the merc commune, and I am having nightmares about changing the knackerd No6 glowplug. Tails of snapping etc. Any advice on helping them out?

 

[Blobcat]

Hi & Welcome,

I would recommend having a search on the forum as this issue comes up quite often. Here is a thread to start you off; http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=18238

 

[dr_harvey]

Many thanks. Unfortunatly dose'nt put me to rest, but at leat I know what to expect.
Cheers

 

[Rory]

I've read the dealers have an air impact tool which helps get them out without snapping.
Maybe this is a job for a dealer (or a specialist with the same equipment)?

 

[dr_harvey]

I've heard this too. It appears to be some sort of sonic vibration tool, which can get them out. Blobcat also hase some good links to the proper tools, so I am going to ask around. Fortunatly I have several MB specalists around here.

 

[dr_harvey]

One more thing. Does anyone know about the vacuum system in my E300. There appears to be several diaphragm valves and grey pipes (one of which I found disconnected).