First Post and glow plug question

[rpols7]

I have been lurking around for a while But I have a P06BB ( cylinder #3 glow plug ). I wanted to try to loosen it up but did not get a socket to fit right. I know there are many write ups but It doesn't state what size socket? Never been messed with I bought it new. Its a 2016 with 55,000. Thanks

 

[Tremper126]

8mm deep well 6pt I believe

 

[rpols7]

Great Thank you. Ill give it a try. Trying to avoid going to the dealer.

 

[Tremper126]

My experience with glow plug issue

Hello to you all! I come to this page after months of worry, research, clearing codes and eventually a trip to my local dealer. Let me give you a little insight on my ram first. I purchased my truck in August 2018 from a local small used car lot. 113k miles and truck in great shape. Around 117k...

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5/16 deep well

 

[rpols7]

That's what I tried? Didn't seem to fit and I don't want to mess it up as I think its a one shot deal

 

[rpols7]

Maybe ill try it again tomorrow and try to tap it down. Wanted to make sure I had the right size. I did spray it down real good so maybe that will have so time to work in.

 

[Tremper126]

Good luck! I think mine was 8mm but I don’t recall. Slow and steady. DONT FORCE ANYTHING

 

[John]

Here's a photo of what you'll dealing with. Those exposed recessed threads can be a nightmare. I suggest periodically spraying with penetrating oil for a couple days before attempting removal. If you break it you might be dealing with removing the head and a machine shop.

 

[rpols7]

Thanks

 

[carlhenry]

Amazon sells the glow plugs cheap