Glow plugs? To do or not? Disconnect?

[beclawrence001]

Hello,

I have been having alot of issues recently with my ford transit 2011, 2.4l

One being that the glow plugs may be burnt out, they have not been resistance tested, but apparently they are gone. I have a GB circuit code and a module code, plus a low beam code. No other codes.

I have heard many stories about glow plugs and them breaking off in the head/snapping or falling into the engine. So I am keen to know if any transit owners have had a hard time removing their plugs and if anyone has any tips for me to make it easier for them to come out. I will not be doing it myself but if there is something I can do leading up to them being done to make them come out easier please let me know .

Also have heard that we don't really need plugs unless in the minus temps. I live in sydney australia, so the car still starts up, its abit slower now in winter but not much.
So I am also wondering if it is okay to just leave them in if they are blown? will it cause any damage? will it affect the dpf regen? and is it possible if I leave them in and still connected that they break off inside and fall in?

OR should I disconnect them so they are not used at all?


Thanks so much
Any advice will help

Bec