Start by pulling out the radiator housing. This lifts forward to give a little better access. I found the easiest way to change the gloplugs was to take out the alternator. This is two bolts and a clip, so dead easy. This allows access to 3 of the 5 plugs and two of those can be taken out with a long socket. Two plugs are behind the diesel pump on the right. You can access the left one with an ordinary spanner though it is fiddly, but a good light will allow you to see it enough to do it. The rightmost plug is a bugger. With the timing belt cover off as described above, it is very hard to see and unless it turns easily will be virtually impossible to remove. (If it is removed how easy will it be to replace?) It might be that removing the injectors for better access is possible, but I didn't try this and gave it up. (So have only changed 4 out of 5). Also change air filter and fuel filter dangling down behind the nearside light. Also consider changing fuel line to the filter. Putting it all back is straightforward, the belt for the alternator, etc, is tough and takes 2 people, one to force back the lever that holds the little pressure wheel, and one to insert the screw. The centre of this can be kept from turning with the screw by wedging a screwdriver between the back of the wheel and the engine. When released the wheel tensions up the belt. All of this is a long job and is a lot more comfortable indoors.
type25dude, May 2010
