- In conclusion, diesel spark plugs, or glow plugs, are a critical aspect of diesel engine functionality. They are the unseen heroes that facilitate smooth engine operation, especially during cold starts. Understanding their function and importance can help prevent potential issues and ensure your diesel engine performs at its peak. Always opt for reliable, high-quality glow plugs, and maintain a regular maintenance schedule to prolong the life of your engine and enjoy a seamless driving experience.
The group of oil seals used in dynamic applications include radial shaft seals that seal a rotating shaft around its circumference. They are also known as lip seals, but in this blog we will use the term oil seals.
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This is one of the frequent reasons for oil seal failure, and this is majorly because of the volatility of any of the elastomer’s constituents. These causative constituents may be part of the elastomer formulation, or gases that got entrapped in the elastomer during the molding process. The deceiving fact about this failure is that sometimes the oil seal won’t show any visual sign of out-gassing, however, sometimes when the out-gassing is extreme, they shrink.
Carefully lift off the cover. If it sticks, gently tap it sideways with a soft-faced rawhide or nylon hammer, or with the heel of your hand.
