Oil in the ignition coil

jeraldthatman · 01-02-2019, 11:49 AM

Found a lot of oil in the ignition coil, so much I couldn't see the spark plug... am I looking at replacing the vcg? Is it diy-able? [IMG][/IMG]

racermp · 01-02-2019, 11:55 AM

yes diy, youtube

Greyfox · 01-02-2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jeraldthatman

Found a lot of oil in the ignition coil, so much I couldn't see the spark plug... am I looking at replacing the vcg? Is it diy-able?

Yep... there is a DIY.

On that note, definitely replace the valvetronic gasket and the eccentric shaft sensor gasket. If your car has age on it and you have the funds for it, I'd replace the eccentric shaft sensor also.

N54Society · 01-02-2019, 01:23 PM

Yes, it's totally doable. I tackled this job recently and it was not bad at all. You need some tools like a swivel head for a couple of tight corners but other than that, not bad at all.

These will help:
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1197637
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=990348
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=775317

lowrydr310 · 01-02-2019, 03:45 PM

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On that note, definitely replace the valvetronic gasket and the eccentric shaft sensor gasket.

Also make sure you get the correct valvetronic motor gasket. I see you (the original poster) have a 2006 325, which has the magnesium valve cover. I too have this car, and it uses a different valvetronic motor gasket than the plastic valve cover models. Depending on where you order your parts, it might not be correctly listed. I ordered what the Rock Auto catalog said would fit and it turned out to be the wrong one. Pelican Parts and the other popular BMW/Euro online parts stores have the correct gaskets listed.

jeraldthatman · 01-12-2019, 03:34 PM

Just got done changing the vcg. Thanks for all the tips. Overall not that bad if a job.

Pladi · 01-12-2019, 03:42 PM

Most important thing when doing work like this is to be very patient. Otherwise your doing it more than once..

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