Glow plug replacement

m444 · 07-07-2021, 08:01 AM

Hello All,

BMW E93 320D N47 Engine with 196k on the clock, need to replace all 4 glow plugs, can i do this without taking off the manifold, also any tips on how to would be very much appreciated, I have seen a lot of topics on snapping them etc which is not what i like to do of course.

Thank you all in advance.

Andy198712 · 07-07-2021, 01:49 PM

are you sure its the plugs and not just the controller?
i think it was NGK who had a video that said set a torque wrench to X amount, in reverse, and drive the car, soak them with penitent, then try it, if they don't budge at X torque, repeat the process.

gives ours are hard to get to, i would start soaking them now with something like PlusGas ect each day for a week or so if you can?

Andy198712 · 07-07-2021, 01:53 PM

chrissyw · 07-20-2021, 03:46 AM

Don't use WD40, use a proper release agent. The one WD make is very good.

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m444 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: BMW E93 320D Convertable Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Glow plug replacement Hello All, BMW E93 320D N47 Engine with 196k on the clock, need to replace all 4 glow plugs, can i do this without taking off the manifold, also any tips on how to would be very much appreciated, I have seen a lot of topics on snapping them etc which is not what i like to do of course. Thank you all in advance.
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Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	are you sure its the plugs and not just the controller? i think it was NGK who had a video that said set a torque wrench to X amount, in reverse, and drive the car, soak them with penitent, then try it, if they don't budge at X torque, repeat the process. gives ours are hard to get to, i would start soaking them now with something like PlusGas ect each day for a week or so if you can?
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chrissyw Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 320d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Don't use WD40, use a proper release agent. The one WD make is very good.
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