What is involved with changing out the glow lugs on a 96 PowerStroke. My dad's truck doesn't dire up when it less than 70 degrees outside and the Dealer said he had 6 glow plugs out. They wanted 700+ to change them out and I was wondering if it is similar to changing out spark plugs or if it is more involved. I've never worked on a diesel before.
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Barry,
In addition to my link to the diesel stop, let me say this: yes, there is more to changing the glow plugs on a diesel than changing spark plugs on a gasser. I don't have a powerstroke, but I do have a ford IDI diesel, which is simplier than the power stroke.
It is my understanding that you will have to remove the valve covers to get at the GPs on a powerstroke. Also, buy good quality glow plugs, the guys at diesel stop will advise you on which brand to get, but you are looking at
25.00 or more per plug (i think) x 8 = $200.00 plus gaskets and alot of time.Tom
After the Job...
Posting this for posterity.
Replacing the glow plug is fairly strait forward. Take the valve covers off (on the passenger side, you must remove the vacuum reservoir) take the electrical caps off and then remove the plugs. Then test them on a meter for resistance between .1 and .6 olms. 6 of
8 on the truck were open, but I replaced all of them with motorcraft plugs that I bought for 9 bucks a piece. You will need alot of extensions and to universals to get to some of the hard to reach bolts.
How long did the job take you?
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