Help ASAP Please!!
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I've pulled my valve covers four times now. I'm pretty good at it and it takes me a little under two hours by myself with normal tools.
You might look at the thread about hard cold starts. It's full of descriptions for glowplug removals with lots of tips on how to get the covers off quick.
You might look at the thread about hard cold starts. It's full of descriptions for glowplug removals with lots of tips on how to get the covers off quick.
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From: Highlands Ranch, CO
Valve cover removal
Hi, John. I started with the drivers side as there is less to remove. It took about an hour and a half. It was straight forward with no hidden tricks that I can help you with. That fixed it on mine and I have yet to do the passenger side (with much more to remove). I will get to the passenger side if and when it needs it.
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From: monroe michigan
Well, as luck would have it, it's the passenger side. The good news is, it seems to be the external connector. I got poking around with the engine running, and pushed down on the harness. Had, Jan, my wife inside watching the service engine light. Every time I pushed down, the engine smoothed right out, and the light went off. Now, I am mechanically inclined, but dipped if I can see how to disconnect the connector. I reall can't see into that spot well enough. Any tricks? 
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From: Paw Paw, MI
I would pull the valve cover. I would be willing to bet that inside where it connects to that external harness it is loose. Not a bad job, just takes patience getting the back bolts loose. Some of them can be reached easier through the wheel well.
Good luck!
Bill
Good luck!
Bill
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My Stroker lives!!! Took my time and did it in four hours. Once I got the valve cover off, I found the plug had come out close to half way. The harness looked good, but since I had it apart, I replaced it anyway. For $25.45 at the International garage with a package of factory shims [3]. I like going there, they know diesels, and have some big trucks to drool all over.
Can't thank you guys and this site enough. I not only saved a few hundred bucks, but I learned a few things too!!
Can't thank you guys and this site enough. I not only saved a few hundred bucks, but I learned a few things too!!
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by john day hardy
My Stroker lives!!! Took my time and did it in four hours. Once I got the valve cover off, I found the plug had come out close to half way. The harness looked good, but since I had it apart, I replaced it anyway. For $25.45 at the International garage with a package of factory shims [3]. I like going there, they know diesels, and have some big trucks to drool all over.
Can't thank you guys and this site enough. I not only saved a few hundred bucks, but I learned a few things too!!
Can't thank you guys and this site enough. I not only saved a few hundred bucks, but I learned a few things too!!
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by john day hardy
My Stroker lives!!! Took my time and did it in four hours. Once I got the valve cover off, I found the plug had come out close to half way. The harness looked good, but since I had it apart, I replaced it anyway. For $25.45 at the International garage with a package of factory shims [3]. I like going there, they know diesels, and have some big trucks to drool all over.
Can't thank you guys and this site enough. I not only saved a few hundred bucks, but I learned a few things too!!
Can't thank you guys and this site enough. I not only saved a few hundred bucks, but I learned a few things too!!
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Do you still have the pic of the quarter under the clip to hold them up? I have the same problem and am working on it tomorrow, the pic would come in handy if you still have them. If so, could you email them to eds110@hotmail.com? Thanks in advance.
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