It's a glow plug or three, they've never been changed, I can see all 8 from the top, nat asp, I got an over the phone quote of 500$ to change them, that seemed a tad high. 100$ for some OEM plugs, 120 labor and 100 for what ever. Is there something that I don't understand, looks straight forward, 10mm deep well and antiseaze, am I missing something?
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Truck doesn't want to get up in the morning
- Thread starter Drago
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JMJNet
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Yes, you can do it yourself. Use 10 mm or 3/8 in deep socket.
I suspect that it is easier since the truck is turbo-less on the passenger side.
I suspect that it is easier since the truck is turbo-less on the passenger side.
Do not pay $500. On your truck its about $120-150 job including GP ($65ish) if your paying to have it done.
NVW
Well-Known Member
On a NA it won't be any worse than changing spark plugs on an older SBC.
Will L.
Well-Known Member
I can see the labor rates are high because the likelihood of swollen glow plug and the extra labor required for that. After consumables charge, that should bring it to $350. At $500 be Leary of that shop, or understand they are trying to not work on the 6.5 unless it is "worth it".
Do not ask for oem plugs. Only Bosch duraterm 80034 or if not available AC Delco 60G. Otherwise don't bother. Put a log on the fire under the oilpan to warm it up first.
1.Buy the plugs (Rockauto) and do it yourself it is not hard at all. If your old plugs are swollen remember Leroys glow plug tool.
2.Put antisieze on the threads before installing the new ones.
3.Keep mancard in wallet.
Do not ask for oem plugs. Only Bosch duraterm 80034 or if not available AC Delco 60G. Otherwise don't bother. Put a log on the fire under the oilpan to warm it up first.
1.Buy the plugs (Rockauto) and do it yourself it is not hard at all. If your old plugs are swollen remember Leroys glow plug tool.
2.Put antisieze on the threads before installing the new ones.
3.Keep mancard in wallet.
Will L.
Well-Known Member
It varies based on which ones you have. The only numbers in manuals I've found were for the old 9g which has been revised- Iirc in '03.
I have found some plugs passed the ohms check, but didn't heat properly.since then I just pull a couple and 15 second bench test. Just be careful if not self regulating.
Replace as a set.
I have found some plugs passed the ohms check, but didn't heat properly.since then I just pull a couple and 15 second bench test. Just be careful if not self regulating.
Replace as a set.
I'm guessing it was reasonably warm in VA when you tried to start it. I'd expect it to start even with 3 glows not working, would take some extra cranking and then sputter and cough up smoke until those cylinders heat up enough to fire. Since it wouldn't start are you sure you've got power to the glows?
well that was easy, changed them out in less than an hour, used a 3/8th quarter in drive socket and a step ladder. only had to remove the airbox. did find one bad plug. cleaned all the connections and barked right up
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That's about the limit of starting in good warm/hot weather as well is 3 out with lots of white smoke.
Right, I know from experience unfortunately. One out, hardly notice, two out, bit of smoke and sputter, three out, crank, nice smoke show and cough and rock back and forth while waiting for some cylinder heat.
Drago, glad to hear it was an easy fix! Nice when these start right up!
Drago, glad to hear it was an easy fix! Nice when these start right up!