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Dec 7, 2024 | 11:46 AM

mjunk1

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Glow plug stuck

2007 F550 4wd trying to change glow plug and harness on drivers side. 2ng plug from the front just spins. The first one was similar but I could pull it out with needlenose. This one doesn't budge. It turns in both directions. The back 2 were pretty loose and came out with oil on them. The first one had caked, thick oil and such.
Any ideas on how to get this 2nd one out? Need it running today.

Dec 7, 2024 | 11:52 AM

bismic

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Have you used any penetrating oil?

Dec 7, 2024 | 12:03 PM

mjunk1

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A little...I'll fill it up and see

Dec 7, 2024 | 12:07 PM

mjunk1

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Don't understand why I can,both tighten or loosen endlessly though. Can the nut head break loose from the threaded portion?

Dec 7, 2024 | 12:23 PM

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You may need to invest in a broken injector removal tool.

Dec 7, 2024 | 12:29 PM

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Update...I got it to re-tighten. But then tried to loosen again and still can't pull it. I guess I just put it in and leave it be. Unless someone has another idea