Glow Plug change

[Rob the Buff]

Please can someone advise me on how difficult it is to change the glow plugs on my 54 berlingo. I know very little about cars, but i have been shown where they are located. Do i need a special tool to get them out and do i have to take off all the plastic housing above themcratch: Cheers Guys!!

[muply]

very easy to change 1 hour job

[Rob the Buff]

very easy to change 1 hour job

Do i need a special socket? And do i need to take off the plastic air thing on top:justno:
I have attempted to take off the plastic hose cover??? but could not shift it, any ideas how to move it, pl,pl,pl,pl,please help!!

[muply]

you need to remove the inlet manifold it black then you require a socket to remove wire from glow plug and the a socket to remove plugs

[Rob the Buff]

I undone 2 visible screws on the inlet thing, but could not get it to move. I was afraid i would break something!! Does it need to be a deep socket,as i only have what i would describe as a normal socket set.

[muply]

yep would say deep but only small sockets should be a easy job have you checked glowplug relay located by passengers side headlight black box

[andy-womble]

Are they like the "Glow-Plugs" in model aircraft ????

[muply]

yep quite small

[Rob the Buff]

yep would say deep but only small sockets should be a easy job have you checked glowplug relay located by passengers side headlight black box

No i have not checked the relay , dont know what it looks like, or even what to do if i found it I noticed there is like a pump thing near the air in take thing?? I have bought NGK glow plugs, they are about the size of a spark plug

[gmg]

yep would say deep but only small sockets should be a easy job have you checked glowplug relay located by passengers side headlight black box

No i have not checked the relay , dont know what it looks like, or even what to do if i found it I noticed there is like a pump thing near the air in take thing?? I have bought NGK glow plugs, they are about the size of a spark plug

To be honest given what appears to be very limited mechanical knowledge I'd stay well away from the engine !