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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 03:49 PM
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Replace Glow Plugs When Doing New Heads?

I will be replacing the heads on my 06 172k miles. Should I put new Motorcraft glow plugs in while I am at it. I have no idea of the lifespan of these. Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 05:07 PM
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2003 with 334,000 miles on my F250 6.0 and all original glow plugs.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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I personally would, I have worked on a truck that had 5 of the 8 failed. They were Motorcraft plugs installed, didn't start for crap but this is an 05 with 150k on it. My 03 still has all of the original gps without a problem. It's 80 bucks but make sure you get Motorcraft and the right length. I don't remember which one is which but there is a marginal length difference between the 03 04 and the 05 + 6.0s.
 
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