07/10/2026
đź”§ A couple of tricky glow plug jobs completed at Nugent Autos! đź”§
We had 2 Volkswagen cars come in during the week with stuck/damaged glow plugs — both requiring specialist removal.
đźš— Volkswagen #1
Cylinder 3 pressure-sensor glow plug was completely stuck, with the head rounded off. We managed to remove it and found the threads in the cylinder head had previously been damaged.
âś… Re-threaded the glow plug hole
âś… Fitted a new glow plug
âś… Tested and back on the road!
đźš— Volkswagen #2
This one had the head of the glow plug snapped off. The glow plug had to be carefully drilled out, with the remaining section pulled from the cylinder head.
âś… Remaining glow plug removed
âś… Hole re-threaded
âś… New glow plug fitted
âś… Back on the road!
Stuck, snapped or damaged glow plugs? Don’t risk damaging the cylinder head by trying to remove them yourself.
At Nugent Autos, we have the specialist tools and equipment to tackle difficult glow plug and injector removals.
📍 Unit 60, Doora Industrial Estate, Ennis, Co. Clare
📞 Call or text (083) 3242400
📱 Mobile services available
đź”§ All makes and models covered
If you have a stuck glow plug or injector, get in touch before it becomes a bigger job!