How to Remove Glow without breaking it - easy using the right tool for the job

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How to Remove Glow without breaking it - easy using the right tool for the job

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How to Remove Glow without breaking it
Glow Plug Removal made easy using the right tool for the job
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@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

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@PaulRansonArt 16 күн бұрын

Soaking the plugs down for a couple of weeks is the secret. Then I make sure the engines up to temp before attempting removal. I spend a few minutes working the plug with some Plus Gas and wind them out by hand. Great job 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld 15 күн бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@Crushwokery 8 ай бұрын

The finest release agent in the world is a 50/50 mix of acetone and atf. Ceramic grease or anti seize grease is better than copper grease. Copper grease hardens with age. However something is far better than nothing. Glow plugs are an integral part of efficient running. They don't just work on a cold start, they work all the time on modern diesels to improve combustion, fuel economy and clean running. Dpf regen won't happen if glow plugs don't work even one. DPF's also clog up with glow plug issues. The code is still there because you didn't turn the ignition on and off when instructed.

@VanlifeHQ Жыл бұрын

Take them out once a year on a major service just to reapply Ceramic grease pop them back in your never get a stuck/broken one again People always forget to do this & if not torque correctly blow past will glue them in, once a year you can catch this stopping it from happening

@GregVirgoe Жыл бұрын

Hello Mel, I had a similar issue with fault code on diagnostics that point to fault on two glow plugs but it actually turned out to the the glow plug relay module and it’s a easy 5min test with continuity tester. Two of the four copper strips inside the relay module had burnt out so two plugs were not getting any power. I did a video showing what had happened. 😊 good luck

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Hay buddy yeah I found one of the internal fuses in the glow plug really was bad that led me on to finding the faulty plug I have now changed the glow plug and the relay thanks for taking the time to comment I’ll go check your video now 👍🤓👍

@smrangers22 Жыл бұрын

Nice one !!!! Yes I have a small torque wrench for my motorbike and it works wonders !!

@sheogorathboon8256 Жыл бұрын

Mel you need a new glow plug control module as each glow plug is fused from that module and the fuses are soldered in, when your old plug shorted naturally the fuse for that plug would have melted and contrary to what people say it is not a mechanical relay switch >.< These glow plug modules also use pwm (pulse width modulation) and vary the duty cycle even after the engine initially started to help with the warmup phase etc hope this helps you :)

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I changed it today 👍🤓👍

@geegee2022 Жыл бұрын

Did the code go

@lyndsayscott8866 Жыл бұрын

Love that tip with the torque wrench. I’ve got a glow plug error in our Rita.

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Glad to help👍

@neilstokescvwshrewsbury7939 Жыл бұрын

I would of done all 4

@theoldhobbit3640 Жыл бұрын

I reallly feel for you Mel, I honestly do..... Its video's like this that put me off ever getting a van, seems no end of problems. I was out looking at a Nissan NV200 today, fully converted, do I bother....

@versatec1 Жыл бұрын

I have an iveco daily conversion going on 15 years...not one problem or breakdown ever...😊👍...consider a van now? Mercs are notoriously hellish!

@nigellingo4349 Жыл бұрын

New vans are over complicated with electrics.

@des2610 Жыл бұрын

Don't be dishearten Mel with that code. You are just working through problems that presenting themselves now and ones that would have become apparent in the future. It's all part of fault finding and service equipment. When you eventually get this one you would have stopped a whole lot of others from happening! Cheers!

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@pbhd8 Жыл бұрын

Worth a couple of years subscription viewing for that one moment. 😉

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sticking around 👍

@andrewdundon5298 Жыл бұрын

Love the overall mal bin meaning to get pear great stuff with van GB

@whippetsadventuresandoneman Жыл бұрын

Great you got it out with out snapping it bud the tool was a good choice😊 Bless Mary I really hope everything be ok soon ❤

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@itsallfabrication Жыл бұрын

Knew you'd get it out without snapping it, well done.

@ciaranokelly3693 Жыл бұрын

Mel, I used ceramic grease on my glow plugs. Just a light smear on the threads. If my memory is correct, it is a Mercedes product and ideal for injectors. Good video 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips really appreciated 👍

@user-hp2hd8ul1d Жыл бұрын

Go on mate bet you sleep tonight and you showed yourself to be a true gent thanking everyone for your own efforts well done with a smile on ye face a true giant in the van build world 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s really kind of you 👍🤓👍

@MACK13 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video.... the joys of motoring 😮😢😊😅😂

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@DaveTheDasher77 Жыл бұрын

Mel great stuff, I got my glow plug replaced by a mechanic ,and when I got it home the no 2 glow plug was still showing as faulty, I took it to a friend ,and he said the glow plug sensor was faulty, I am looking into how much to get the glow plug sensor replaced,,as I have no idea what it even looks like. The worst part is that if the sensor is the problem,I didn’t need to replace the glow plug,in all likelihood.

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Oh man that sucks hope you find the problem it’s a real pain trying to chase down the fault and ending up changing everything just to find it speeding a fortune to find a it’s just something cheap 😳

@markymarks3805 Жыл бұрын

I have the engine light on, and the same code on the OBD reader, but so far no limp mode thankfully. MOT due early aug and I’m told engine light on dash for a diesel is auto mot fail, so I have to bite the bullet and take it to a mechanic to fix. 🤞

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Good luck 🤞

@jamesgriffiths3057 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mel you should also have bought a pot of ceramic grease from mercedes to put on the new one before you put it back in will stop it seazeing in, in the future.

@rossanderson8957 Жыл бұрын

Making your torque wrench click multiple times over torques your plug. It’s called torque creep

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Not when you’re using it to undo something avoiding snapping it off

@jamesgibb9737 Жыл бұрын

Well done Mel!

@donnabryant3690 Жыл бұрын

Must read. Hi Mel. My other half has same van also a twin turbo with the same problem. Took to a mechanic and there was a split in one of the pipes going to one of the valves you replaced and air mass sensor was changed. Bosch air mass sensor was used

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much I have tested all pipes and hoses 👍

@stevereading6727 Жыл бұрын

Mel I think there are fuses in glowing relay for each glowplug take it apart and have a look best wishes

@voyagervanlife Жыл бұрын

Very informative Mel. Great video.

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@rhiantaylor3446 Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you though I did wonder if there were any other faulty glow plugs given your resetting experience. Like most I have a horror of breaking a glow plug and the use of WD40 or whatever ahead of time makes sense, as does some form of repeated light undoing torque. I had seen use of a battery impact "drill" suggested though you don't know exactly what torque the various settings would represent.

@wayne1243 Жыл бұрын

Top job Mel 👊👊👊👊

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

@Levi-Tubman Жыл бұрын

They are stubborn little buggers! and If you'd had filmed it, the plug would have snapped, this is science 🤣

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

You know rite 👍😂👍

@teessidemick8782 Жыл бұрын

Regarding your limp mode problem Mel have you looked at the MAP sensor, this can cause false overboost leading to limpmode.

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Interesting thank you 🙏

@stevereading6727 Жыл бұрын

Mel you need all working to clear all codes and get out of limp mode all will be good for you

@Antonia.Bradley Жыл бұрын

Newton metres, Nm for torque Mel 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Got it!👍👍🤙

@du7ch384 Жыл бұрын

I sense the parts cannon is about to be unloaded, test dont just chaange parts, check powers & grounds and whats the resistance of the new vs the old part and the other glow plugs? the anwsers there you just need to check until you find it.

@FitnessfK 29 күн бұрын

Better 1.6hdi engine where you have them glow plugs at the back and you can’t see anything and you need to use a mirror to find your way

@deenunya7735 Жыл бұрын

Yes Mel you do have a Habit of Repeating yourself ,oh and Sighing alot on Vlogs 😂 So did the Fault Code go after Starting ....id have changed the Full set of Plugs 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Yeah sure you would

@darrenclay9859 Жыл бұрын

You legend mel😊

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@ashleymay5238 Жыл бұрын

i mel i love the videos ash bristol

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@StevenWilcox-cm6en Жыл бұрын

Hi Mel have you looked at your EGR valve because that can put the ram into limp mode

@StevenWilcox-cm6en Жыл бұрын

I'm very sorry Mel my phone put Rem of course it's meant to be van I hope this helps sometimes the EGR valve gets clogged up with crap and just need cleaning out.

@alberttickle1106 Жыл бұрын

I take it that it's in the garage if the plug does break?

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a real problem if it breaks could cost a small fortune to fix

@debbie62140 Жыл бұрын

I'm gutted for you, Mel. But I know your tenacity will get it fixed one way or the other.

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@peterneal7160 Жыл бұрын

If you still have a Glowplug fault? Perhaps it needs a Glowplug Module?? I presume they are ALL getting power on cold start?

@bennystokes8481 Жыл бұрын

cant beat a clean hole mel when insering an injector..

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@Its_a_vanlife Жыл бұрын

Are you sure the limp mode fault isn’t actually the vacuum pump? As you said it works with the brakes as well as the two actuators? Maybe the vacuum drops when the brakes are used and the actuator are under vacuum pressure. Just a thought hope you find the issue soon cheers Kev

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@SlimTortoise Жыл бұрын

Did you test it first?, Just joking, Well done you 🙂 oh don't forget the glow plug relay (which you pointed out had a blown fuse), Just a thought.

@philwilliams23 Жыл бұрын

Good on you mate, fingers crossed it sorts it out. How many miles you covered in Mary since you had her?

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

30k ish

@tim1299 Жыл бұрын

15- newton = 3.37-foot lbs or 40-inch pounds

@paulstevens6539 9 ай бұрын

Hello there Mate very good video and have you checked your egr yet hope to see you on the road one day just keep it up

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Yes I have fitted a new one 👍

@denisecafferky2248 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@Steps2adventure 5 ай бұрын

Om646 engine proper solid engine in that 👌

@BigVanSmallWorld 4 ай бұрын

Indeed it is!👍🤓👍

@darrentaff8374 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Mel You really have made with your channel a good group of people All the very best to you and yours . But I must complain about one thing sorry . But your videos are Not long enough massive 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly really appreciated

@toastiesvanbuild4644 Жыл бұрын

👍

@Klunge Жыл бұрын

I noticed you scanned obd and Benz codes, but have you downloaded the 'Sprinter' software, or just the generic Benz software. The Sprinter software should give you far more info?

@Urbanex2u Жыл бұрын

Do the other 3 whilst your there

@jasonannesley5889 Жыл бұрын

Mentioned before: Check all glow plugs for resistance they have to be near identical or will throw up a fault if one is out. Even throw in an old one with same resistance to remove fault. If not then you have a bad earth or wiring problem.

@Paul-nr5kg Жыл бұрын

Hey Mel @BigVanSmallWorld in regards to your limp mode issue, have you checked the diesel particulate filter on the exhaust system? If this gets clogged it can trigger limp mode. Good luck

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@5mjc 6 ай бұрын

What brand is the talk wrench

@BigVanSmallWorld 6 ай бұрын

I put this link in the description of the video for your convenience amzn.to/44cf2rq

@nigellingo4349 Жыл бұрын

Great news mate!!!!! But if a random one 😬 just wondering how you found you LDV maxus for reliability?

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

My maxus was more reliable than my sprinter that’s for sure 👍

@buster6341 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mel, when you dd a smoke test did you check the charge air inter cooler, Great content not enough content on sprinters nice one

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a great idea thank you 🙏

@brizol Жыл бұрын

Hi Mel, great video as always. Quick question about your double seat. Does it pass the MOT with the back cut off the one seat? Thx in advance.

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

@Michael-m4y Жыл бұрын

Hi Mel so did you get it sorted ? or do you still have the fault code ?

@christate590 Жыл бұрын

#waffle on a Wednesday. Hi Mel. After watching your video on how much it costs to charge your power bank from an electric vehicle charge port, I decided that I definitely am going to get a back up power source. I have decided upon the Bluetti eb3a with only having a small micro camper. I may be wrong but I notice that you haven't done a video on said item. What is your take on the Eb3a? Is it up to standard?

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

thank you for the kind words really kind of you the EB3a looks like a great little power pack Buletti have a sale on at the moment so now would be a great time to invest in any of there products Bluetti shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1801219&u=3342811&m=112337&urllink=&afftrack=

@thomasucc Жыл бұрын

My ducato is effortless

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Good for you

@Taz6688 Жыл бұрын

The code reader may not be good enough to clear the code, I have 5 of them, over time they have worked on one make or do basic functions, none have worked 100%, I am toying with getting a mid-range unit with more functions, top ends go for 5 - 10k but actually work, there is always the knock-offs some of which need a laptop, but it's pot luck with getting updates. Some deep codes will only be removed with OEM manufacturers software. One option try a mobile mechanic, they sometimes have good code readers.

@ernestirvine4263 Жыл бұрын

How many plugs did u change ? I would do them all

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Sure you would!

@TheQuadman200 Жыл бұрын

Hi is the glow plug module faulty?

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

I fitted a new one 👍

@TheQuadman200 Жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld sorry must have missed that you have already changed it

@bennystokes8481 Жыл бұрын

what a shame it didnt clear the fault..its bound to be an mot failure too so wish you luck getting it sorted..maybe appeal to a local mercedes mechanic who knows these vans inside out..

@angeladawn805 Жыл бұрын

🙃

@art969bones Жыл бұрын

Well done Mel I’m sure Mary knows you’re on the case, hope for a positive outcome from now on going forward 👍 ps did you get the fault code sorted?

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Not yet!

@donner101 24 күн бұрын

I'm desperate for anyone who has real experience with sprinters mine is a 2004 416cdi long wheel has been unusable for a year now just after I spent two years completing the conversion camper build and had to design it to fit two wheelchair spaces at the back. It has been in limp mode, hard cranking and no acceleration for a year. I've spent hundreds on it replacing the turbo actuator, fuel filter, high pressure fuel pump cam sensor, crank sensor, map sensor, on and on and had it back and forth to a range of mechanics who keep charging me diagnostics to not fix it. It's also had two leaks of tests which haven't shown to be the issue. I'm at my wits end and without fixing it I've lost thousands of pounds in value. There is no DPF, EGR valve or MAF sensor on this model. It has had air in the fuel lines a couple of times which has been cleared out but the symptoms will not go away. Can anyone please help!! I'm in Hertfordshire UK.

@BigVanSmallWorld 22 күн бұрын

I feel your pain and frustration it’s taken me almost 4 years to get mine running properly I literally just brought a new van piece by piece if I hadn’t had my own diagnostics tool I’d probably have given up on it. One of the best things you could do is invest in your own diagnostics and learn how to use it properly. If I wasn’t so worried about losing my workshop before I finished my Vario build I’d offer to come and take a look and see if I could help you out but unfortunately rite now I’m in panic mode and working 7 days a week to get my van done if you don’t have any luck when I’m finished my van get back to me and I’ll see what I can do 👍🤞

@donner101 22 күн бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks Mel I have a basic reader and have spent hours and hours watching Sprinter videos including Florida van man and many others and messaging him trying to work out what the issue could be but every part I have had changed bit by bit when I think I've got a heads up hasn't resolved the issue. It's going into Intercounty trucks in Dunstable which is a Sprinter specialist on Friday so fingers crossed but I am not holding my breath. I am fully expecting them just to say they plugged in but didn't get any relevant codes then charge me "diagnostics" for guessing it "could be x or y or z" and then get it back in the same condition. I would have tried to deal with mechanics myself but I am not mobile enough to work for long periods of time or get down in awkward spaces etc. After I did the build I got rust issues and spent months dealing with them grinding filling sanding and then hand painting the whole van with rust oleum. Then suddenly the mechanical issues started which I am just not up to dealing with. I really appreciate your reply best of luck with your van I hope it all works out.

@KingstonHomeMaintenance Жыл бұрын

Do you have ro program the new glow plug to your van? I'm no mechanic, just that I thought I'd seen this done elsewhere., keep Mel .

@SlimTortoise Жыл бұрын

Answer "No" but injectors do, but most don't bother and it works just fine with these mercs. most of the time your glow plug light will stay on if the one of the glow plugs fail, fit a new one and the light will go out when it should (after 30 secs or so), bad one the light stays on.

@KingstonHomeMaintenance Жыл бұрын

@bakebeen9390 that's good then, maybe just replace then all then?

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

No worries at all

@chrismajor2501 Жыл бұрын

Ignition needs to be on but not running

@steveelkins52 Жыл бұрын

now take out the others

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Na lol 😂

@steveelkins52 Жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld probably come back to haunt you then! But at least you got that faulty one out. Be interesting to read it's internal resistance.

@neilmiles9211 Жыл бұрын

Why wouldn't you change all 4 🤔 you wouldn't change 1 spark plug in a petrol would you, if ones gone the other 3 are well on the way if not gone as well🤔🙄

@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын

Changing glow plugs is a risky business if they snap your looking at a big bill so I’m of the opinion if it’s not broken don’t try fixing it and for your reassurance they are perfectly fine at the moment so I won’t be changing the others

@neilmiles9211 Жыл бұрын

@BigVanSmallWorld I thought your limp mode problem was intermittent, 🤔 that's the thing with an intermittent problem, it's intermittent 🤣😂🤣. Soak the other 3 with diesel for a few days, run the engine, warm cold, warm cold, so you get some movement, I've never snapped one. Your welcome 😂🤣😂