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Nov 24, 2010 | 10:19 PM

Jager

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Need help with how to replace glow plugs

I was hoping to find a step-by-step picture installation for glow plug replacement. Can you please help with this, as this is the first time for me? Can't really afford to pay someone as I had them replaced just less then 2 years a go. What would cause 2 of them to go out so quickly?

Thanks for the help...

Nov 24, 2010 | 10:47 PM

nookiemonster55

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Curious, but how did you get the diagnosis of gp failure?

Nov 24, 2010 | 10:48 PM

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couldn't find a link but it is simple.
1. remove valve covers.
2. Use eye dropper to suck oil out from around plug.
3. disconnect and use deepwell socket to remove plug.
4. Install new and replace vavle cover.

DO NOT USE AUTOLITE GLOWPLUGS. They have a bad reputation for "mushrooming" and breaking apart when removing.

Nov 24, 2010 | 10:56 PM

Jager

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checked the ohm readings. 2 of them had high ohm readings one at 23 the other at 17.1.

Nov 24, 2010 | 10:57 PM

Deluxe06

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Here this should help you out.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ght=glow+plugs

Nov 24, 2010 | 11:04 PM

nookiemonster55

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If ya can Ohm em ya can chang'em...easy peasy...as they said...pull vc's,10mm deepwell socket...easy if you can find a piece of tubing that fits snugly over the gp end..break it loose stick tubing on it, unscrew and pops right out oh and dont forget the new injectors, ccv mod, plenum inserts and boots, AIH delete.....what the heck, he's already gonna be in there, may as well do that too!!!

AND ITS XMAS TIME!!!

Nov 24, 2010 | 11:35 PM

Jager

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When the vc is off is it obvious where the glow plugs are? I've never been under the valve covers.

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Nov 24, 2010 | 11:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jager

When the vc is off is it obvious where the glow plugs are? I've never been under the valve covers.

The white wires are for the glow plugs. You can see the plugs to the right of each injector plug in this pic.

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Nov 25, 2010 | 12:38 AM

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Ponyboychris

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Maybe this will help some more. This pic shows the boot removed from the tip of the glow plug.

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Nov 25, 2010 | 09:10 AM

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easy job, would like to ask can glow plugs be ohm with a bad relay? haven't been to part store yet and any luck with bosh glow plugs?

Nov 25, 2010 | 09:28 AM

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easy job, would like to ask can glow plugs be ohm with a bad relay? haven't been to part store yet and any luck with bosh glow plugs?

Yes, you ohm the plugs at the v/c harness clip with the key off. You don't need to remove the v/c as well.

Nov 25, 2010 | 10:33 AM

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Everyone I see posting say to go back with Motorcraft...Oriellys has them...thats what I did....OEM

Part # ZD11 if I remember correctly

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Nov 25, 2010 | 11:23 AM

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Nov 25, 2010 | 12:22 PM

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Going to need some universals to get those valve covers off. And patience.

It is easier to remove right side valve cover by unscrewing oil filler tube (counterclock). in the PDF below.

Check torque on Injector hold down bolts. 10 foot pounds (120 inch pounds)
Check torque on Rocket pedestals. 20 foot pounds (240 inch pounds)

Perform 50cent mod.

I would also complete the project with a beautiful Stancor GPR.Welcome to guzzle's Stancor GPR replacement Mod Web Page And switching to Rotella Synthetic motor oil 5w-40 from walmart. And a 1995 motorcraft filter from walmart. (don't forget to pick up some oil pan drain plug washers from Autozone)
And you will be ready for winter.