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11-04-2012, 06:48 PM | #1 |
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Replacing Spark Plugs
I ordered myself a set of spark plugs and the spark-plug removal socket from N54Tuning.com.
Ive never replaced spark plugs myself before, so im not entirely sure what to do. If you could list some specific things that i will need to do, or videos/DIYs on how to change plugs, i would appreciate it. I tried to search the forum, but to no avail (other than on a 330i, and it wasnt very in-depth). Some general questions: 1) How do i set the 'gap'? I heard its 0.04 for my Bosch plugs, but im not sure how i will set this? 2)Do i need to use lube for next time i replace them? 3)What tools will i need other than the 12 pt socket? Link: N52/N54 Spark Plug Tool 4)Videos/threads on what to do? Any info you can give will be appreciated! I am changing the plugs as a step to stop my misfires/long-cranks/rough idle. Next will be checking the coilpacks, and eventually intake valves if the plugs/coils dont fix it. Ill also re-flash the Procede to make sure thats not the issue. Ill post up another thread with the codes i get sometime this week (busy tonight/tomorrow). Eric
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11-04-2012, 06:53 PM | #2 |
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1) plugs come already gapped
2) i haven't used any lube 3) ratchet, extender arm, 8 mm socket to take off cowl and ac filter, 5 mm to take off engine cover, finger to pull off coil 4) you don't need one.
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11-04-2012, 06:58 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the info! I usually use pliers to get the cowl/ac filter off, so im good on that. Ill just need to find an extender arm and 5mm socket.
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11-04-2012, 07:01 PM | #5 |
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Its a PITA, but when i installed the Procede, i used pliers to get the ac filter/cowl off. I had about 45* to turn the pliers before it would get stuck, so the AC filter bolts took like 5 minutes a piece haha. It sucked, but i didnt have metric wrenches available. Im gana pick up a set soon though. Damn imperial units....
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11-04-2012, 07:04 PM | #6 |
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Buy yourself a nice 100-150 piece toolkit. Seriously, if you want to work on your car, it's the best thing you can buy, and you can get it for $125 or less.
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11-04-2012, 07:06 PM | #7 |
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Ill probably end up doing that, since i plan on maintaining this car myself to well over 100k miles (im at 38k ). Except for the turbos. Ill let Shiv deal with those
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11-04-2012, 07:12 PM | #8 |
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Be sure to get a set with ratchet extenders and open ended wrenches. That's the mistake I made.
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Quote:
OT: Also, just looking at your cars photos, and your interior looks awesome! What vinyl did you use to wrap the trim? Just some 3M gloss-black stuff?
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11-04-2012, 07:24 PM | #10 |
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+1 on the toolkit idea
You wont get everything you need, but you can usually find alternatives within the kit and add on later. example: Today i needed a T10 bit to move the ashtray assembly to another trim set. I only had a T20 in my box, so i looked around and found a hex key that worked great! |
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11-04-2012, 07:24 PM | #11 |
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They were painted gloss black. I actually recently switched to the M3 leather trim.
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