Just to help people see the image. Can't offer anything specific on your problem.

 

I know this thread is a few months old, but did you have any luck, or able to give any pointers on how to change the glow plugs?

Thanks

 

as a attempt to be helpfull, all that black plastic stuff on top has to come off....:crazy:

they really cram it in these days, so much so if you want to service the car its a complete stripdown/engine out job.... (and an insane service bill)

 

Yeh it doesn't look too handy, if I see a video or pictures I will have a go but don't want to cause any damage! I was quoted about £130 to replace the glow plugs, when I know I can buy (cheap set for £30-40, good set £60-70).

Really rather do it myself if I can get to them!

 

Just to give a bit of information to anyone doing this in future, its fiddly enough but not to bad.

Changed all 4 yesterday in about an hour and most of that time was actually getting to the glow plugs and finding the tools in work!

The (radiator?) pipe across the cover can be removed by a metal ring/ spring clip at each end. This is quite hard to pull especially the back one but once it is shifted the whole pipe can lift out of the way. Oh once the bolt is also removed from the top bracket (10mm socket)

I also loosed the jubilee clip (7mm socket) over the pipe on the right hand side as it stopped the cover lifting, loosed the two bolts holding the funnel to pour the oil in, and popped out the black plastic fitting carefully with a screwdriver that the wires are in.

The cover should lift off now and there are the glow plugs! Just like every other video, except they seem to be deeper meaning you need a longer socket extension to access them (10mm Socket). I needed a drop of WD40 to loosen them but weren't too difficult to get out after that (I did use a magnet as a cheat to catch them and pull them out!)

When I tested the old ones, one was dead, one was on its way two were ok. I changed all 4 but that explains why it does eventually start in the cold, just takes a while... New ones work a treat! Bought BERU ones for about £60 total, but saved spending £130 for someone else to do it!

Just put everything back on in reverse order, again those metal clips are tricky but just persevere!

Hope it helps anyone else in future, found it a nightmare finding what I was looking for for a MK3 Megane!

Cheers

 

i mate did you get the black pipe off it looks like my glow plugs have gone just wondering how to get the pipe off myself did you manage to do it if so have you any tips looks like i may have to break the metal clips on pipe and replace them with jubilee clips thanks.

 

Dont ,, you wont be able to get a jubilee clip to work
All clips if you mean the thin band clip, lifts up, screwdriver in the point that is slightly sticking up, use the screwdriver as a lever, cloth over the clip, this will stop it firing off and losing it.
Once clip is out, a thin bladed screwdriver between the two parts that you can just see the lip on, these pipes just push together and the clip locks them.
When refitting, put the clip on, then force both halves together, you will hear a click to say they have locked..

IF still unsure, post pictures, as these pipes are mega expensive..

 

I found it really easy...






Just watching [emoji1]

 

Am sure I saw you sweating at one stage:wink2:

 

I smelled you “worrying” too [emoji1]

 

That number 4,, Good job you were watching, would have been the impact gun on it to get it out>>>

 

Would that have been you resorting to some form of violence to release the Glow Plug? >

 

Little snap-on cordless, designed for the job, ..:grin2:

 

how did you like my post twice? :wink2:>

 

Hi

Sorry I've been fairly behind in actually doing this myself and while my car was in for its service i asked how much it would be to change (not including the glowplug itself). I was told it would be £180 for the 1 glow plug. Im still scraping my jaw off the floor. I have have had a look around and also kept examining the engine bay too to actually find how to do this and i suspect i've got it. Just need the time now.

Marked in red are all the parts you need to loosen off in order to actually get the black cover off alone from what i can see. I've not done this yet myself however hopefully it'll help.

I'll keep you updated on my progress. Again sorry for any delays

 

1.5 CDI DYNAMIQUE ENGINE COVER REMOVAL. I'm looking to remove cover, checked all bolts today no problem, the only headache is the stainless steel pipe above the cover. Spring clip near bulkhead no problem, the steel pipe clamp near front vehicle has no lugs /ears and therefore nothing to grip onto. I'm now considering grinding through clip (tentatively) and installing stainless steel jubilee clip.
Has anyone any positive advice - not stupid comments. Much obliged

 

1.5 CDI DYNAMIQUE ENGINE COVER REMOVAL. I'm looking to remove cover, checked all bolts today no problem, the only headache is the stainless steel pipe above the cover. Spring clip near bulkhead no problem, the steel pipe clamp near front vehicle has no lugs /ears and therefore nothing to grip onto. I'm now considering grinding through clip (tentatively) and installing stainless steel jubilee clip.
Has anyone any positive advice - not stupid comments. Much obliged

Take a look at this video

Hope this helps
J

 

Just want to thank you for taking the time to post - though I got all covers etc off to expose plugs, it was the scenario in what do I do if one of thrm snapped? That would mean more time off road, but specialist tools and try... In end took to garage