Farther in law has. Snapped a glow plug. He bought a remo...
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Nachum Wagschal
224 days ago
Good Afternoon ,
Your safest bet will be to remove the head. It sounds like you are trying all the other possibilities
Customer
224 days ago
Okay. Just remove rocker cover. Take belt off then chain and remove the shaft and then take out the 8 bolts holding the head in place i assume
Nachum Wagschal
224 days ago
In one sentence, yes that's correct .
I dont have the full instructions since i'm in the USA and we don't have that engine here
Customer
224 days ago
Okay thanks. I possibly think he has drilled into the housing off the glow plug.
Nachum Wagschal
224 days ago
you may want to look for a used head
Customer
224 days ago
Okay. See the glow plugs aren’t actually on the head housing there. Actually on the block its selfs
Nachum Wagschal
224 days ago
that is the head , the top part is the valve cover
Customer
224 days ago
Okay thanks. Regarding taking the chain off and putting it back on. I just need to keep it in the position. I took it off am I correct?
Nachum Wagschal
224 days ago
yes , if you can mark the chain and top and bottom gear .
Customer
224 days ago
Okay. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated!
Nachum Wagschal
224 days ago
you are welcome
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