Stuck glow plug...decisions decisions

[tinker]

I have a glow plug that's stuck in my CLK CDI 2005, I have took it to my independent who tried to remove it and couldn't. they told me its better to leave it than attempt to take it out and break it. They could use a third part to remove it....... They also said that its not really an issue when starting the car, which has so far proven to be true.

The thing is I have a glow plug light that stays on for a good couple of minutes while the engines running and I can't help feeling that its got to be sorted, its giving me a nagging doubt in the car.

Has anyone had this problem? How much did it cost to sort? Where did you have it done? How long was the car out of action? Thanks in advance

 

[230K]

Leave it in place is my advice.
The cdi engines dont need them in our climate.

If you wanted to eliminate the light you could maybe try the relay from a 4 cyl car.

I would drive away at it.

230k

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[E270 Owner]

I have a glow plug that's stuck in my CLK CDI 2005, I have took it to my independent who tried to remove it and couldn't. they told me its better to leave it than attempt to take it out and break it. They could use a third part to remove it....... They also said that its not really an issue when starting the car, which has so far proven to be true.

The thing is I have a glow plug light that stays on for a good couple of minutes while the engines running and I can't help feeling that its got to be sorted, its giving me a nagging doubt in the car.

Has anyone had this problem? How much did it cost to sort? Where did you have it done? How long was the car out of action? Thanks in advance

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/121024-failed-glowplug-removal.html

Price depends on stripping and access to the plug.

Removal is quite easy.

If you want to DIY it, Google will help.