Glow plug connector leak

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Jul 23, 2008 | 02:51 PM

jmaskew

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Glow plug connector leak

I had 1 possibly 2 glow plug connectors leaking on my truck. Well I just checked yesterday and noticed no more oil is leaking. I degreased the oil pan and transmission housing and no more oil is leaking on them. Has anyone else had a similar leak with the glow plugs that stop leaking on their own?

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:55 PM

dcaddi2

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They usually don't stop leaking on their own, but you could try something. Pull the bus out some, check the o rings, and if they are fine, gently put some lube on them, even grease, than push them back in. It did fix mine, but I've had a broken-one too..., so. It worth to try though.

Jul 24, 2008 | 01:51 AM

jmaskew

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I actually tried to pull them off ,but I thought they might break so I pushed on the two that were leaking kind of firm around where the plastic part meets the block, and they don't leak anymore. When I think about it there was a small gap between the plastic and the block (around the connector). Now the gap is gone. I will keep an eye on them. I haven't smelled burnt oil in the cab for a few weeks now. Were going camping this weekend so I will see what happens when it's "worked" a little.