Hi all. Just a tip. I just did my passenger side glow plugs on my 2004 6.0 Powerstroke (later 04 model). The glow plug plastic heads were extremely brittle and broke on 3 out of 4 upon trying to use the tool that Ron uses even though it was seated all the way. Removing the tire and wheel well liner provided excellent access that allowed me to extract the broken plastic out of the glow plug well. If you run into trouble, it makes it much easier to change the glow plugs and see what you're doing. The liner on my truck was fairly simple to remove and replace (3 nuts on vacuum chamber, 6 bolts, and 3 plastic plugs)..
Your videos have helped me so much, even after your passing. May God continue to bless your family. You have blessed my family plenty. THANK YOU RON !! I sure miss you my friend.
I got the snap-on tool. Reached through the wheel wells "tire off". I inserted the tool in the grove and lifted under the tool with a large blade screw driver. Simple. Same to remove the plugs with 3/8 ratchet and 10 deep. Easy job. New harnesses also as mine were brittle and broken. Nice job. Thanks Ron.
Every saz you have to take the valve cover off. this was much better than what I heard lol. thank you again good sir. My. 6.0 is up and going new oil cooler and egr wit NO DEL messes up original working. New Radiator cap, new oil filters tran and oil/w new oil all round. Have to add Diff oil and should be ready. of engine making new issues. Im at 252000 and hope to do some pulling *highway) with it.
+Kenneth Phillips Getting PO674 i think (only code) Pre work done no codes *oil in antifreeze/ white out tail pipe. Is all gone now. Cyl 4 is getting the ping, so i think its the wire if my tweak don't help, ill get a new harness. if I get to where im trying to get to you sir can expect a surprise form me. Thanks again for the help. Have you done a vid on how to reset your system fully yet. I mean to clear codes and re-calibrate? Computer/KAM ((properly))
I only replace the failed glow plug. But I am in the desert and glow plugs are not used a lot out here. Also do not mix and match brands. The pcm looks for amp draws to verify that it is working. I've had brands pull different amounts of current and set codes. For the 7.3 I use needle nose pliers to align then a screw driver to push it on/down.
Early are a lot easier. Just pull it up. The passenger side may hit or contact the ac case if the body is too far over but bend the buss bar a little it will or should come out.
Hard side? I did and showed the hard side just so nobody could accuse me of choosing the easy one. It's even an excursion with rear air and heater. I guess I could have got a dual alternator ambulance. I don't know about cutting holes but trimming the skirt or just in bolting it helps. It comes off pretty easy.
hey Ron. I have a 2005, getting 3 codes for glow plugs. p0674, 676 and 678.... what i find interesting is there on the same side, in order. do you recommend a controller swap or change these 3 glow plugs... truck runs great, but has always had a mild rough start in the mornings or sets for long periods of time. I ran codes on it to make sure I didn't have any emission issues as there due this month and these codes popped up. truck is well maintained and has no performance mods, I keep it that way for a reason. your help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you Ron....Do you have a special tool that you use with 7.3Ls? I changed mine recently but putting the wires plugs following installation was a bit of a bugger for my fat fingers :)
Do the threads on the glow plug that go into the head need any sort or washer or sealant? I ordered new heads and will be swapping them over. I ordered a new harness already but didnt know what sealed them in the head? Is it just long threaded...ie. same idea as a spark plug?
Nice video man I thought it was going to be harder than this because some shop told my uncle they were going to charge him 1500 dollars to replace them all and now my excursion came up with the same code cylinder#1 glow plug but do I really need to replace them all or just the one I live in southern California
I have a 2011 F250 with the 6.7L. Sometimes my exhaust systems starts popping and clanking and it's hotter than hell and my exhaust gases are at 600s at idle and the regeneration light is not on and my exhaust gases are normally at 300s at idle but when the exhaust gets hot and making those noises it jumps to the 600s. What's happening?I would like to talk to ya over the phone and I would send ya a check for your time just to answer a few questions.
for what year is thistruck that u changing the glow plugs i saw a couple of videos but they were next to the injectors mine is an 03 but havent change them cause i always tought they were underneath the valve cover
Glow plugs aren't really needed unless it's under 50*. We would need more info to help you out. The best thing you can invest in is the scan gauge11 and program it. I have other videos showing different scenarios and what to look for.
I HAVE 2006 F350 6.0 DUALLY trying to remove the glow plug wire to replace all glow plugs, but all wire plug broken up. how can I remove the wire plug?
if you take valve cover off, use a hooked pick and reach down inside cover and find the bottom of loom and pull up inside and out. WD40 everything to begin with or PB. Give it time to work before trying to pull.
im taking this project on now, can one of you savy guys tell me why my glow plugs are covered in oil, not the tip where it glows but the shaft after the threads!!2006 f250 6.0
Hey Ron, 2006 F350 6.0l * after my local Ford dealer service Tech ran diag, showed that #3 glow plug failed, I told Service advisor to change out all of the glow plugs while he was in there but he never passed that on to the Tech and unfortunately only#3 was installed. Two days later CEL came on showing #4 glow plug failed, (using a OBD hand tool) tried to clear but popped up after first start. (Ford has 2 year parts and labour warranty) This Shop has done me more harm than good over the years could it be possible to damage the loom or wires when he replaced #3?? I just find it odd that they didn't replace all of them in the first place and having #4 fail two days after. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Boy Ron sure whored out those Milwaukee ratchets 👌🏽😆. So much so, Milwaukee didn't want him promoting them in his vids. I wonder how many times the tool guy warrantied those? Especially the 3/8. Seems to fail the most. R.I.P. Ron.
Since I'm in the South West, I just recently disconnected the control module. Should have done it years ago. Glow plugs DESTROY battery life. 2 year old batteries already junk.
This way Takes way to long! and way more stuff to remove then it needs to be! All you need to do is remove both inner fender wells. and it puts you right at the Glow plugs. and you are not trying to stand on your head! and busting your knuckles! I am disappointed that Diesel Ron didn't know this.
Jesse Coslet he did. He didn't like doing it that way. Think he mentioned he hated dealing with the fender liners once due to the dirt and sand. Honestly, I do it his way too. I hate jacking up the thing and removing the tire and fender liners.
to the family of diesel Ron just wanted to tell y'all how much your Dad's videos have helped me fixing my truck.
Hi all. Just a tip. I just did my passenger side glow plugs on my 2004 6.0 Powerstroke (later 04 model). The glow plug plastic heads were extremely brittle and broke on 3 out of 4 upon trying to use the tool that Ron uses even though it was seated all the way. Removing the tire and wheel well liner provided excellent access that allowed me to extract the broken plastic out of the glow plug well. If you run into trouble, it makes it much easier to change the glow plugs and see what you're doing. The liner on my truck was fairly simple to remove and replace (3 nuts on vacuum chamber, 6 bolts, and 3 plastic plugs)..
Bless you Ron , hope you are resting in peace , your knowledge and will to share, will be remembered for years . Thank you
He was killed in a car accident
I still miss Ron! I learned so much from his videos
Your videos have helped me so much, even after your passing. May God continue to bless your family. You have blessed my family plenty. THANK YOU RON !! I sure miss you my friend.
Just changed glow plugs in 2023. Videos are still super freakin helpful. What a legend
You are such an AMAZEING ford powerstroke diesel technician. Great job Ron
Ron’s DIY Videos on 6.0 is my go to every time I needed to fix my 6.0… 🙏
R.I.P. Ron, we still watch your video's!!! thanks!!
I got the snap-on tool. Reached through the wheel wells "tire off". I inserted the tool in the grove and lifted under the tool with a large blade screw driver. Simple. Same to remove the plugs with 3/8 ratchet and 10 deep. Easy job. New harnesses also as mine were brittle and broken. Nice job. Thanks Ron.
Good info to know about the tool and it's proper use.
Bought my Milwaukee ratchet on your recommendation, super handy thank you RIP
Milwaukee 12v is a wrist saver. Great job
I sure do miss him :(
Great job with video. I use it to replace mine and it was a huge help. Thanks...
Every saz you have to take the valve cover off. this was much better than what I heard lol. thank you again good sir. My. 6.0 is up and going new oil cooler and egr wit NO DEL messes up original working. New Radiator cap, new oil filters tran and oil/w new oil all round. Have to add Diff oil and should be ready. of engine making new issues. Im at 252000 and hope to do some pulling *highway) with it.
+Kenneth Phillips Getting PO674 i think (only code) Pre work done no codes *oil in antifreeze/ white out tail pipe. Is all gone now. Cyl 4 is getting the ping, so i think its the wire if my tweak don't help, ill get a new harness. if I get to where im trying to get to you sir can expect a surprise form me. Thanks again for the help. Have you done a vid on how to reset your system fully yet. I mean to clear codes and re-calibrate? Computer/KAM ((properly))
I only replace the failed glow plug. But I am in the desert and glow plugs are not used a lot out here. Also do not mix and match brands. The pcm looks for amp draws to verify that it is working. I've had brands pull different amounts of current and set codes. For the 7.3 I use needle nose pliers to align then a screw driver to push it on/down.
Early are a lot easier. Just pull it up. The passenger side may hit or contact the ac case if the body is too far over but bend the buss bar a little it will or should come out.
This was helpful thank you.
God bless Ron... Again
Hard side? I did and showed the hard side just so nobody could accuse me of choosing the easy one. It's even an excursion with rear air and heater. I guess I could have got a dual alternator ambulance. I don't know about cutting holes but trimming the skirt or just in bolting it helps. It comes off pretty easy.
Hi Ron, great video, thank you! Wondering what size hole to make for my glow plug tool?
Thanks Ron. will be doing this soon for Check engine code on cyl # 1. Should I just do that 1 or all on that side
hey Ron. I have a 2005, getting 3 codes for glow plugs. p0674, 676 and 678.... what i find interesting is there on the same side, in order. do you recommend a controller swap or change these 3 glow plugs... truck runs great, but has always had a mild rough start in the mornings or sets for long periods of time. I ran codes on it to make sure I didn't have any emission issues as there due this month and these codes popped up. truck is well maintained and has no performance mods, I keep it that way for a reason. your help would be greatly appreciated!!
Is it missing? Ficm, injectors or fuel.
Thank you Ron....Do you have a special tool that you use with 7.3Ls? I changed mine recently but putting the wires plugs following installation was a bit of a bugger for my fat fingers :)
Do the threads on the glow plug that go into the head need any sort or washer or sealant? I ordered new heads and will be swapping them over. I ordered a new harness already but didnt know what sealed them in the head? Is it just long threaded...ie. same idea as a spark plug?
Nice video man I thought it was going to be harder than this because some shop told my uncle they were going to charge him 1500 dollars to replace them all and now my excursion came up with the same code cylinder#1 glow plug but do I really need to replace them all or just the one I live in southern California
Thank you.
I have a 2011 F250 with the 6.7L. Sometimes my exhaust systems starts popping and clanking and it's hotter than hell and my exhaust gases are at 600s at idle and the regeneration light is not on and my exhaust gases are normally at 300s at idle but when the exhaust gets hot and making those noises it jumps to the 600s. What's happening?I would like to talk to ya over the phone and I would send ya a check for your time just to answer a few questions.
for what year is thistruck that u changing the glow plugs i saw a couple of videos but they were next to the injectors mine is an 03 but havent change them cause i always tought they were underneath the valve cover
Nice
Ron what would you say that is the problem, if you find all of your glow plugs submerged in oil
What is he spraying on the plugs before he takes them out and what lubrication is he using at the end?
Glow plugs aren't really needed unless it's under 50*. We would need more info to help you out. The best thing you can invest in is the scan gauge11 and program it. I have other videos showing different scenarios and what to look for.
Well today it doesn't want to even start it just cracks but no start. What u think Ron.
Also I been getting a code saying cylinder 2 open and glow plug but I changed it with a original part. But nothing.
U save me so much money ron rip
Can the tips of the glow plugs ever get stuck in the head and break off?
I have an 03 6.0 with the #2 glow plug bad. What does it take to get the BUSS BAR off on these early year 6.0's?
thanks again ron... rip
Anybody know why is my 04 f250 6.0 have lack of power when I accelerate it starts slow then the motor starts to vibrate?
RIP Ron
If only it was this easy on the busses...
he looks like Fred form scooby doo
I HAVE 2006 F350 6.0 DUALLY trying to remove the glow plug wire to replace all glow plugs, but all wire plug broken up. how can I remove the wire plug?
if you take valve cover off, use a hooked pick and reach down inside cover and find the bottom of loom and pull up inside and out. WD40 everything to begin with or PB. Give it time to work before trying to pull.
Anyone know the part number for early 03 6.0 glow plugs . I bought ZD12
ZD-11 I believe
im taking this project on now, can one of you savy guys tell me why my glow plugs are covered in oil, not the tip where it glows but the shaft after the threads!!2006 f250 6.0
My 6.0 shows no code but unless I have it plugged in under 60F in has a hard time starting and grey smoke when it does.Plugged in starts great?
+Jim Beliveau did you ever figure this out? I'm in the same boat. please get back to me.
It was my glow plug controller. It's. On the pass.side.The hose right.above it had.a SMALL leak that found its.way inside.shorting it out.
awesome, thanks a lot man. was it difficult/expensive?
+B- Rad $110.00for part and easy to chanve.
Hey Ron, 2006 F350 6.0l * after my local Ford dealer service Tech ran diag, showed that #3 glow plug failed, I told Service advisor to change out all of the glow plugs while he was in there but he never passed that on to the Tech and unfortunately only#3 was installed. Two days later CEL came on showing #4 glow plug failed, (using a OBD hand tool) tried to clear but popped up after first start. (Ford has 2 year parts and labour warranty) This Shop has done me more harm than good over the years could it be possible to damage the loom or wires when he replaced #3?? I just find it odd that they didn't replace all of them in the first place and having #4 fail two days after.
Any suggestions would be appreciated
I'm sorry to hear that. Ask them to reduce the labor or talk to a manager. yelp if not. the younger crowd lives on that
Sorry forgot to say. It's different sides
your the best Ron, thank you for this great answer and such quick response, Ill be sending you a donation :-) Cheers from Canada!
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Boy Ron sure whored out those Milwaukee ratchets 👌🏽😆. So much so, Milwaukee didn't want him promoting them in his vids. I wonder how many times the tool guy warrantied those? Especially the 3/8. Seems to fail the most.
R.I.P. Ron.
Since I'm in the South West, I just recently disconnected the control module. Should have done it years ago. Glow plugs DESTROY battery life. 2 year old batteries already junk.
Does this throw a code?
+Justin M yep
yes, it does. I can live with though
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is this 2006?
hey ron i might just be being lazy and wasting your time but where and what is the name of that tool?
OTC 6768, www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0075XI71O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1459963017&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=otc+6.0+glow+plug+tool&dpPl=1&dpID=319f1olRzkL&ref=plSrch
+Mark Garrity thanks but i already found that out i appreciate it that though
ok, no problem. I just used that tool today, this video was a big help.
ok , now for the hard side....
what is the tool called?
OTC 6768
dude the dealership is charging me $1600 for new ones.
What year model is that engine sir?
Ron passed away brother .. Rest Easy Ron
@@s1krr696 really? Im sorry, rest in peace brother
Yea check out the last video bummer man fukn kid hit um and he was ejected out of the sunroof
Easier to just remove fender well.
so don't use the 04 style in a 04?
He's saying don't use late 2004 and up style in the early 2004.
guess I can't do the work I don't have snap on
This way Takes way to long! and way more stuff to remove then it needs to be!
All you need to do is remove both inner fender wells. and it puts you right at the Glow plugs. and you are not trying to stand on your head! and busting your knuckles!
I am disappointed that Diesel Ron didn't know this.
Jesse Coslet he did. He didn't like doing it that way. Think he mentioned he hated dealing with the fender liners once due to the dirt and sand.
Honestly, I do it his way too. I hate jacking up the thing and removing the tire and fender liners.
Fukin ford has to be do difficult.....