Diesel RVs: [diesel_mercedes] Re: glow plug problem

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Aleph93 wrote:
>
> I never pull the plugs to test. Just pull the plug connector at the
> relay, and check ohms from this plug to ground. Each glow plug is
> numbered on the plastic plug, though small type. As others said, at
> least 2 will stand out as bad; good being "0" or close, and bad
> something else. The test is simple, replacing #5 is a pain.
>
> Rob
> '85 300D
> Garden Grove, CA
> ==

Oh, REALLY?????? #5 is a pita?
I just got done pulling them all out. Yes, #5 is a pita. So is #1,2,3,and 4!
I have never had to use my magnetic retrieval tool so many times on one job. I would rather have a root canal than have to go through that again!!
They were Bosch, made in France. Whoopie!!!!!
Now I have to reverse the process, and replace them!!
There were only 2 'good' ones, but I cannot imagine putting any of the old ones back in, and having to go through that again!!
I was thinking, as I was putting tools back, that I should have listened to the advice about making sure which ones were bad. Heck with them! All will get replaced with new.
Speaking of which, just how pricey might they be? Would NAPA have any of the better brand that I saw mentioned? I will give them a quick call and see, before they close. I am on eastern time.
Sid, near Niagara Falls