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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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glow plugs

Going to try taking changing my glowplugs and was wondering if you have to change the valve cover gaskets or can you reuse the old ones
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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the gaskets are reusable
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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dont put the cheap o glow plug's in only use Motorcraft ZD11 glowplugs
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
dont put the cheap o glow plug's in only use Motorcraft ZD11 glowplugs
x2 you will regret the auto lites or w.e and only get new gaskets if the wires or seating on yours is messed up.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
dont put the cheap o glow plug's in only use Motorcraft ZD11 glowplugs
X3. I spent a little more on mine, but overall this is one part its worth getting the OEM replacement!
 
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