Changing glowplugs Renault Scenic DTi

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Tue 19 Dec 2006 21:28
Changing glowplugs Renault Scenic DTi - richy
Tried to fit a new set of glowplugs on my dads 1998 Scenic 1.9 DTi today. 3 Of them went in fine but the one behind the fuel pump of the cambelt end is proving to be a bit of a pig to get at. Is there a special tool available anywhere or should I have to take any other parts off to get better access to it?
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Thu 21 Dec 2006 21:30
Changing glowplugs Renault Scenic DTi - richy
Thanks for all your help - you guys are they best.

Just an update for anyone that's interested:

Had to admit defeat and take it to Renault yesterday to change the last glow plug. I thought they may have a special tool to access it - they didn't: they just charged £90 for 1.5 hours labour to change ONE glow plug that I supplied.

A poor design that customers end up paying for.
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Thu 21 Dec 2006 21:43
Changing glowplugs Renault Scenic DTi - bell boy
A poor design that customers end up paying for.


could be worse it could have broke
its 9 years old and probably saved you loads of money in fuel over the years
if you want easy maintainance then never ever buy a renault is my advise,petrol or diesel
:-) :-)
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Thu 21 Dec 2006 21:49
Changing glowplugs Renault Scenic DTi - Hamsafar
I hope you didn't use Wellman or some other cheap make or you may be doing it again sooner than you hope!
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