Quick update just to close the topic.
I found a diesel specialist who was able to remove the plug, recut the thread and install the supplied part.
3 hours labor I think.
There does seem to be quite a few who have gone through similar problems.
I've had a look at all the videos I can find and I've given it a good dousing in lube. The lube just disappears into the cylinder so there is space around it.
Hasn't improved yet but I'll try again in the morning.
One...
Hello all,
Great to meet you, I've just signed up after an unsuccessful attempt to change some glow plugs in the 3.0 TDI.
5 out of 6 have been successfully replaced (cheer)
One plug (number 2 cylinder I believe) is freely spinning and will lift up and down by about 5mm.
I've had a search...
Hey Everyone!
Just signed up after successfully replacing 5 glow plugs.
Unfortunately the 6th is stuck!
Good to meet you all and hopefully see some of you over in the A6 forum!
John
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