Thank you SO much Timm for this amazing tutorial. You explain why things are the way they are, not just saying 'do this do that'. I needed this so bad. Thank you. What is the function of the coil over plug? It looks like a plastic casing, is that what it is? What signifies a broken one? Crack in the plastic? Found this so interesting but wanted to know more.
Thank you so much! I was going to get a mechanic to look at my spark plugs but they wanted to replace all the plugs and all the coil packs. Over NZ$1300. So i'm planning on doing it myself!
@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation i fixed it last weekend!! Turns out it was the ignition coil that was faulty. But your instructions were great for getting access to it - had to remove that strut to get the engine cover off. I needed both E14 and E18 e-torx sockets for that.
Hello, thanks for the nice video. I have a question though, why do you use Bosch Spark plugs instead of the original NGK ones? Is there a reason not to replace with the exact same model?
I always use anti-sieze compound on plugs because of aluminium heads. Is that grease you used just as good. What a fiddly job putting those plugs in. At least you don't have 2 per cylinder like my MB
The problem with some anti-sieze compounds is that they are electrically conductive - and can cause a spark path if accidently smeared on the insulator. The grease certainly seems to do the trick! My 650i is the tricky one, all sorts of bits and bobs need moving including an A/C line - crazy!
I recently changed my plugs along with the coilpacks on my 116i but after a week or 2 I got a misfire in cilinder 2. Car started running on 3 cilinders and when I parked the car and started it a few hours later it was running fine again, no check engine light. After 4 weeks I had the same problem and after shutting the engine off the problem was gone again. Used original bmw /bosch coilpacks and bosch plugs. Everything was tightened to spec and thoroughly checked. Mileage is 105k km’s and maybe 2500 km on the plugs and coils. Any ideas? 🤷🏻♂️
All fine and dandy... but two things: You are using the wrong socket - for N43 You need a tiltable 14mm socket because the spark plug is mounted at 5 degree angle, and You can have a lot of dificulty to take out a plug with straight socket, even damaging it. The other thing the Bosh plugs You are using are wrong type for this engine !! BMW only recomends one and only one type of NGK plug, ZKBR7A-HTU. Using those Bosh plugs result in missfires and rough running engine. Altho it is not always noticable right after service, but rather after few hundret miles, when plugs start to get coverd in soot.
Adding this for future viewers - for my E87 model (118i) I needed an E14 and E18 e-torx sockets. For the set I got, that meant I needed both 3/8" and 1/2" drivers. (I got a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter to use the same 3/8 ratchet for both.)
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Great video. Some people just do videos better than others. You sir are one of these people.
Thanks Christopher, that's very kind of you!
Thank you SO much Timm for this amazing tutorial. You explain why things are the way they are, not just saying 'do this do that'.
I needed this so bad. Thank you.
What is the function of the coil over plug? It looks like a plastic casing, is that what it is?
What signifies a broken one? Crack in the plastic? Found this so interesting but wanted to know more.
Thank you so much! I was going to get a mechanic to look at my spark plugs but they wanted to replace all the plugs and all the coil packs. Over NZ$1300. So i'm planning on doing it myself!
Go on, you know you want to!
@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation i fixed it last weekend!!
Turns out it was the ignition coil that was faulty. But your instructions were great for getting access to it - had to remove that strut to get the engine cover off. I needed both E14 and E18 e-torx sockets for that.
Love it, the details included on thread stripping,how to remove a tight coil fitting, nice practical details, great!
My pleasure Eddie!
Hello, thanks for the nice video. I have a question though, why do you use Bosch Spark plugs instead of the original NGK ones? Is there a reason not to replace with the exact same model?
No reason really, they were available, suited to the engine and slightly cheaper - you can use either!
Excellent tutorial, no drama, well explained and filmed
Thanks Richard!
What engine is this sir?
I always use anti-sieze compound on plugs because of aluminium heads. Is that grease you used just as good.
What a fiddly job putting those plugs in. At least you don't have 2 per cylinder like my MB
The problem with some anti-sieze compounds is that they are electrically conductive - and can cause a spark path if accidently smeared on the insulator. The grease certainly seems to do the trick! My 650i is the tricky one, all sorts of bits and bobs need moving including an A/C line - crazy!
@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation I'll have to remember that if I ever do plugs on any car again. Thanks.
This video was delivered in a brilliant way.
Thanks!
I recently changed my plugs along with the coilpacks on my 116i but after a week or 2 I got a misfire in cilinder 2. Car started running on 3 cilinders and when I parked the car and started it a few hours later it was running fine again, no check engine light. After 4 weeks I had the same problem and after shutting the engine off the problem was gone again. Used original bmw
/bosch coilpacks and bosch plugs. Everything was tightened to spec and thoroughly checked. Mileage is 105k km’s and maybe 2500 km on the plugs and coils. Any ideas? 🤷🏻♂️
Make absolutely sure that the plug hasn't worked its way back out again....
All fine and dandy... but two things: You are using the wrong socket - for N43 You need a tiltable 14mm socket because the spark plug is mounted at 5 degree angle, and You can have a lot of dificulty to take out a plug with straight socket, even damaging it. The other thing the Bosh plugs You are using are wrong type for this engine !! BMW only recomends one and only one type of NGK plug, ZKBR7A-HTU. Using those Bosh plugs result in missfires and rough running engine. Altho it is not always noticable right after service, but rather after few hundret miles, when plugs start to get coverd in soot.
Thanks! The car was scapped the week after in a flood!
Did you space the plugs? Should you? About to put iridium ones in..
No, they are pre-gapped
Great video very useful thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
What size torx socket do you need for the bar
Adding this for future viewers - for my E87 model (118i) I needed an E14 and E18 e-torx sockets.
For the set I got, that meant I needed both 3/8" and 1/2" drivers. (I got a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter to use the same 3/8 ratchet for both.)
Great tutorial. Thanks a lot! Changing mine soon.
My pleasure Paulo!
The outside of one of my coil packs looks rusty and I can't get any spark plugs out is it 14mm 12 point?
No, they are 16mm Hex: More details here: www.meeknet.co.uk/E32/Plugs/Index.htm
Thank you for your efforts in sharing!
My pleasure Nathan!
Thank you so much for the excellent explanation 🙏🎖💯
My pleasure Birol !
Great video , thank you
Yes very good video I waiting for video like this finally thnxs man;)
That's great - glad to be of help!
hi,can you tell me what the white container is on the right hand side,please
The big box on the LHS is the E-Box which holds the computers - on the other side is the brake reservoir and master cylinder
Great work, I really enjoy your videos!
Thanks!
Vero vero good.danke
Freut mich und danke auch!