Disco 2 TD5 glow plugs

I think I have a failed glow plug, car difficult to start when cold, misfire for a few seconds and Blue/White smoke. Starts fine when warm.

Decided to have a look yesterday but the plugs look a nightmare to remove.

Can anyone offer any tips on how to remove them?

Rave is not really helpful, just says "remove engine cover and remove 4 glow plugs".

I have lent my double jointed midget to a mate by the way.

Rave is spot on mate, quick easy job with a deep socket and uj.

Don't forget that there are only glow plugs on 4 of the 5 cyclinders

Ha ha was just about to ask why only 4
Thanks as always for your help.

Yorkie57 said:

Ha ha was just about to ask why only 4
Thanks as always for your help.

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Seriously there are only 4 number 5 does not have one by design. No idea why it was done that way

Lighthouse said:

Seriously there are only 4 number 5 does not have one by design. No idea why it was done that way

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Probably 'cos they only came in packs of four or six. If they'd bought in the packs of six they would have ended up with thousands of odd glowplugs

Thanks people, will I do any damage to anything until I get them replaced?

Easy to do, quarter drive sockets are the way

A pair of long pointy pliers are a big help getting the connectors on and off

Lighthouse said:

Seriously there are only 4 number 5 does not have one by design. No idea why it was done that way

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they didnt find another suitable place for the FPR just where the 5'th glow plug should have been

I now have 4 new ones but won't be able to look at changing them for a couple of weeks.
Am I going to risk any engine damage in the mean time?
Cheers
Y