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May 11, 2014 | 10:51 PM

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Gp sensor ???

I just put in a new glow plug sensor in but when I pulled the old one out, (inside whatever if was I pulled it out of) there was what looked like coolant. Is this normal? Thanks for your help

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May 12, 2014 | 09:22 AM

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I just put in a new glow plug sensor in but when I pulled the old one out, (inside whatever if was I pulled it out of) there was what looked like coolant. Is this normal? Thanks for your help

I am assuming you have an 83-87 6.9 with the old style GP system? If so, this is normal as the gp controller has to sit into the water jacket to detect engine temp on startup.

Please post a bit more info when asking a question as it makes a problem easier to diagnose.

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May 12, 2014 | 09:30 AM

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^^^That except, '83-86, '87 was the first year for the new system.

It really helps if you guys post what truck you're working on.

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May 12, 2014 | 09:36 AM

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^^^That except, '83-86, '87 was the first year for the new system.

It really helps if you guys post what truck you're working on.

Whoops!! You caught me!! I was thinking 6.9

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May 12, 2014 | 01:47 PM

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Whoops!! You caught me!! I was thinking 6.9

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That's okay, I do it myself.

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May 12, 2014 | 02:18 PM

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It was probably the cloud of stoneage. Yea she's a 85 6.9 thanks a lot for your help.

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May 12, 2014 | 02:24 PM

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Also, what's the easiest way to take it off, for next time? This time I only used a wrench but I'm thinking I can use a big socket of some size? I haven't found any big enough at O'reillys or anything

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