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[mjg16v]

been having a bit of trouble starting my miggy lateley,
so was thinking of changing my glow plugs,i would like to know exactly where they are, and if its poss to do without removing intake manifold. any suggestions and tips much appreciated.
   thanks mike

[TheBoy]

Really wouldn't want to do without removing intake manifold.

I did mine in 55mins one lunchtime, but then I was pretty familiar with that engine

[mjg16v]

ok the boy,so i remove the intake manifold,have done this before to change a leaking injector and replace cold start temp sender,when i did this, i didn't
notice where the glow plugs are.could you please enlighten?and what tools are needed to remove them?    thanks again mike

[TheBoy]

ok the boy,so i remove the intake manifold,have done this before to change a leaking injector and replace cold start temp sender,when i did this, i didn't
notice where the glow plugs are.could you please enlighten?and what tools are needed to remove them?    thanks again mike

can't rememeber sizes (8mm spanner and 10mm deep reach socket rings a bell, but was at least a year ago!), but remove the nut holding wire to plug, then unscrew the plug.

[mjg16v]

right then ,then thanks for the replies, am going out in a minute to get my hands dirty.so when i get mani off
will the glow plugs be staring at me?in relation to the injectors,where are they? sorry to be a nuisance
   thanks mike

[TheBoy]

they are below injectors, obvious by the small little wires going to them.  Approx same height as the cable tray in there.

[mjg16v]

thanks for that TheBoy,feel a bit more cofident already
about doing it.  thanks mike

[Seth]

Don't fit crappy ebay-type plugs either.

NGK or Beru are your best option here, and good luck mate!
 

[mjg16v]

got mine off ebay!but they're gen GM, made in italy?
BLoody better be gen! part no stamped on plugs is
93183740

[Dodger]

ok the boy,so i remove the intake manifold,have done this before to change a leaking injector and replace cold start temp sender,when i did this, i didn't
notice where the glow plugs are.could you please enlighten?and what tools are needed to remove them?    thanks again mike

can't rememeber sizes (8mm spanner and 10mm deep reach socket rings a bell, but was at least a year ago!), but remove the nut holding wire to plug, then unscrew the plug.

8mm spanner to undo the nuts holding wiring, 12mm deep socket to do plugs, as they are long, and the hex head is a fair way down the plug. (useful if you've got a universal joint too,just makes it a bit easier on the back two!) Make sure you only torque them up as per spec...
Did mine recently,(first time) and took 90 odd mins with coffee break, going steady.. Also gave all the mainfold bolts a good dose of plusgas the night before to help loosen up..