Installing new glow plugs

[ccc]

I have never put glow plugs in, is there anything particularly tricky I should know, I have a 1997 K1500 6.5 (S) model and I ordered the set Kennedy has on sale.

[Kennedy]

I like ti use dielectric grease on the threads, plus the terminals to prevent rust. Some use anti-seize, but I find dielectric to last longer especially with the heat.

[ccc]

Alldata shows that I need a glowplug socket to replace the glowplugs. They refer to the part number as "J 41515-A Glow Plug Socket" Is there anything special about this socket or will a deep well socket of the appropriate fit work? Do I have to take any parts off such as the turbo or starter? Thanks in advance

[DmaxMaverick]

Nope. Just a deep socket, or box end wrench where the socket doesn't fit.

[Ms54Coupe]

Hello CCC and welcome.

Last week I put in 7 of the 8 Kennedy Glow Plugs I purchased. They seem to be a great product and I believe it is a 10mm deep well that I used to remove the old and install the new.

The reason I say 7 of the 8 is because the entire pass side is a challenge and there is one glow plug behind the down pipe which is especially tricky. I was advised to take the inner fender out of the pass side to make removal and replacement easier...this is good advice and allowed me to get right in after the plugs with a straight shot.

I think I will be able to get the last plug with a swivel/extension setup but have not been able to work on it yet so I cannot be sure. I highly recommend removing the inner fender for this operation it makes the difficult pass side plugs much easier.

[6.5 Detroit Diesel]

The reason I say 7 of the 8 is because the entire pass side is a challenge and there is one glow plug behind the down pipe which is especially tricky. I was advised to take the inner fender out of the pass side to make removal and replacement easier...this is good advice and allowed me to get right in after the plugs with a straight shot.

I think I will be able to get the last plug with a swivel/extension setup but have not been able to work on it yet so I cannot be sure. I highly recommend removing the inner fender for this operation it makes the difficult pass side plugs much easier.

very good advice. you could try to get at it without removing anything, but you will probably spend the same amount of time as if you removed it, and end up with more abrasions.....