bmc engine

[Bandit]

I have sheared off the probe on the glowplug on my 1.5 bmc diesel..do i need to remove the head ? and where is the best place to get spares etc.

 

[colin_jones]

This might be a duplicate. I am new here.

try Stephenson Marine on 01803 814011. They are very knowledgeable and very helpful.

 

[Guest]

You dare not leave the hot bulb lurking in the soot. It could end up in the combustion chamber and do untold damage. Your only sensible option is to draw the head and remove the bulb properly. BMC 1.5 heater plugs should be changed or cleaned annually to minimise the risk of this problem. When withdrawing the plugs do not just unscrew them; work them in and out to free and disperse carbon deposits around them.

 

[Bandit]

thanks for the advice, i didn't think such a simple job could turn out so big..

 

[scottie]

to remove the carbon use a hand drill as the glow plugs might be a little fragile
the workshop manual will give you th correct size

 

[Guest]

Re: bmc engine -drill size

I believe the drill size is 11/64