Snapped off Glow Plug

[_Greg]

Just a quick question to anyone that has had this happen to them. I am putting in the 11v plugs from the RD28eti engine into the RD28T (which has 6v multistage glow plugs standard), and i snapped one off when trying to remove it. has anyone got any tips for removing this without damaging the head?

Picture Below.

Thanks in advance

Greg

[patch697]

Just a quick question to anyone that has had this happen to them. I am putting in the 11v plugs from the RD28eti engine into the RD28T (which has 6v multistage glow plugs standard), and i snapped one off when trying to remove it. has anyone got any tips for removing this without damaging the head?

Picture Below.

Thanks in advance

Greg


I've not had the pleasure myself but looking at the pic I'd give an easy out a go & maybe some gentile heat if its stuck good.

[growler2058]

I've not had the pleasure myself but looking at the pic I'd give an easy out a go & maybe some gentile heat if its stuck good.

X2 with the easy out

[_Greg]

i've got no problem with the heat, but how do i get a grip of it?

[_Greg]

Thanks, i get it now, the "easy out" is a screw remover. Sorry for the thick headed response.

[growler2058]

Ann easy out requires you to drill the right size hole for the easy out then insert the easy out. these can be a wedge shape or left hand threaded looking bolt, as you unwind the snapped bolt (gripping the easy out) the easy out tightens in the bolt SOMEONE HELP ME EXPLAIN CLEARER :-)

OOPS im too late :-)

[patch697]

Ann easy out requires you to drill the right size hole for the easy out then insert the easy out. these can be a wedge shape or left hand threaded looking bolt, as you unwind the snapped bolt (gripping the easy out) the easy out tightens in the bolt SOMEONE HELP ME EXPLAIN CLEARER :-)

OOPS im too late :-)

Im tipping he's found it on the net mate by the looks, so your bacon's safe for now......lol

[_Greg]

yes, thanks. I re-read the post and found the odd wording - "easy out" - googled it and found what it is. I'll swing past repco tomorrow and find one - thanks again.

[patch697]

yes, thanks. I re-read the post and found the odd wording - "easy out" - googled it and found what it is. I'll swing past repco tomorrow and find one - thanks again.

They normally come in a small set & take my adivce here " don't go for a cheap set" (I find Repco tools quite good myself) & take your time doing the job cos these things are tooling steel & if you snap one off, its all over red rover....If you get my drift.

[the godfather]

Defenition of EASY-OUT: A tool you break when removing broken bolts or screw. Also impossible to drill.

Sorry, I couldnt resist. Broken anythings are a pain. I hope it comes easily for you Greg. Good luck.

[_Greg]

thanks, i'll let you all know how things go next weekend when i get to removing it.

[macca86]

or burn it out and insurance job haha kidding easy outs are great if used correctly

[Ben-e-boy]

DONT HEAT THE GLOW PLUG THREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it will expand and be even harder to get out heat the area around it

[warey]

well ive had my fair share in removing broken and busted studs, fittings, plugs and every thing else you could think of, yes easy outs are the go, however dont go the normal ones as these are generally very tapered so before you can get a decent enough bite the hole has to be fairly deep and you will run the risk of breaking through the hole and swarf getting into the cylinder. there are a few sets available that have a more mild taper these are snap on but im sure once you know what your looking for you should get hold of some easy enough but like mentioned before be prepared to shell out a bit for them. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=10529&group_ID=1262
also there is a product by loctite called freeze and release that will be helpfull before you attempt to remove it, ive had alot of sucess using this method. http://www.loctitefreezeandrelease.com/
cheers warey

[GQshorty]

i just did the same thing guys thanks for the help

[bauer]

Gday mate just wondering how you went with removing the broken plug from your 2.8 . I have done one that looks exactly like yours. how did the easy out go

[Wine_maker]

Hi all!

In this case our mechanics use these things.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18939

or

take a strong metal stick (I dislike this word in this case, but I can't find proper word to explain it),then sharpen it for triangle conical shape. When engine is hot, carefully bang down into the hole of broken glow plug and carefully unscrew it. Also I think not bad if put a few drops of brake fluid into the screw thread (NOT in to hole.) for a better lubricating effect.

[AzzTheSpazz]

Hey guys yep ive pretty much done the same thing. Ive tried rost off before an have got some thread extractors pretty much the same as the pucture shown above. But my problem is this methods not working. Will i need to pull out all the steel piping infront of the head for a better chance or is there any other solution other than having it get machined out

[garett]

try this stye set, they work better on snapped bolts than easy outs ... i hate easy outs they arn't very easy
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Point-Snap-On-Supreme-Screw-Extractors-Drill-Set-No-1020-Vintage-Metal-Box-/221720227265

[AzzTheSpazz]

Cheers mate ill have a look