Which Glow Plugs?
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Which Glow Plugs?
F 250 '04 June Build PSD 6.0L
Does anybody know the skinny on which glow plugs to order for this engine?
Is there a preferable aftermarket brand?
Thanks to all you gurus in advance!
Does anybody know the skinny on which glow plugs to order for this engine?
Is there a preferable aftermarket brand?
Thanks to all you gurus in advance!
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Be VERY careful. In 2004, there was a change to the glow plug:
Due to the design change of the piston, the glow plug has been made shorter by 1.2 mm. If the longer glow plugs are installed into an engine with updated pistons, glow plug to piston contact will result, ending in potential catostrophic engine failure.
I do not know EXACTLY when this change was made OR what manufacture date began the shorter glow plug. Maybe a tech will know, but I would take the VIN to a dealership and get the price quote AND part number.
The spreadsheet I sent you has some troubleshooting tips for determining you have glow plug issues.
Due to the design change of the piston, the glow plug has been made shorter by 1.2 mm. If the longer glow plugs are installed into an engine with updated pistons, glow plug to piston contact will result, ending in potential catostrophic engine failure.
I do not know EXACTLY when this change was made OR what manufacture date began the shorter glow plug. Maybe a tech will know, but I would take the VIN to a dealership and get the price quote AND part number.
The spreadsheet I sent you has some troubleshooting tips for determining you have glow plug issues.
