I need to change the glow plugs. Will I need to remove the intake or can I get to them with my socket extensions and swivels?

I need to get this done as it's not starting in the now very cold weather, and I don't have a new intake manifold gasket on hand.

What think you?

DS

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Some members have been successful with a combination of 1/4" extensions and swivels.

Others will tell you to forget about it and remove the manifold.

I have not done it, personally, so I offer no advice.

I would say since since I have done the job removing the intake manifold is the best way. I broke two sets of 1/4" swivels trying to do it. Also it is difficult to thread them back in and since the head is aluminum you run a big chance of cross threading them. With the manifold off the GP's are even easier to replace than on a OM 617. The manifold is easy to remove and replace. You do need to use swivels for the manifold bolts though.

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84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

Is there any chance of re-using the intake manifold gasket? I've got to get this done asap.

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2010 CL550 - Heaven help me but it's beautiful
87 300D a labor of love
11 GLK 350 So far, so good
08 E350 4matic, Love it.
99 E320 too rusted, sold
87 260E Donated to Newgate School
www.Newgateschool.org - check it out.
12 Ford Escape, sold, forgotten
87 300D, sold, what a mistake
06 Passat 2.0T, PITA, sold

Las Vegas NV

There is a chance you will be able to reuse it but if its been in there for more than a few years it will most likely fall apart upon disassembly. I'd get the gasket before you remove the manifold.

Removing the intake manifold is the way to go - with the proper tool (6mm "wobble" allen bit mounted on a 1/4 socket with extensions) I can remove the intake manifold on an OM603 about 10 minutes.

The dealer in my area (Central Jersey) actually had the 603 intake manifold gasket in stock - you might try yours. It was a good thing for me because I had ordered the wrong part online...