One thing to add to your video as a former bmw technician do this on a warm engine to prevent stripping of the threads also it is of good practice to spray some kroil etc. in to the spark plug well .
Your video is very helpful. I plan to do mine in a month or so. One thing I have noticed is that the universal joint at the end of your extension which you showed at 0:22 was not actually used at 5:41. The service manual says: "Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 220 and extension with min. 8° bend. Flexible ratchet extensions must always be used. If rigid mounting tools are used, there is a risk of insulator breakages." Another takeaway from the service manual is that the spark plug slot should be cleaned with compressed air. The spark plug should be torqued to 23±3 Nm. Finally, regarding the anti-seize agent, the service manual says, "Do not grease/oil thread or use any graphite or copper grease." Since anti-seize is most likely made of graphite or copper grease, it is probably best not to use any anti-seize.
Good points said and thank you for attaching the article link, I personally did not come into any contact issues not using the joint, it made it easier for me sliding the tool down into the engine. I think reading the attached article link and watching my video as reference is a good combination. Since I am after all a hobbyist at the end of the day.
After removing caban filter housing, what did u call that long bracket, a cowel ??? Cowl??? ( not lining up, can only set in place one-side of the filter housing... I don't get it... and can't see where cowl is place wrong)
Yeah, I call it a cowl. It sets into a lip in the back and can be a pain to put back if it's not lined up just right. You have to give it a little push when inserting it back in. Sometimes it took me a few tries.
One thing to add to your video as a former bmw technician do this on a warm engine to prevent stripping of the threads also it is of good practice to spray some kroil etc. in to the spark plug well .
BEST VIDEO...THX!
Your video is very helpful. I plan to do mine in a month or so. One thing I have noticed is that the universal joint at the end of your extension which you showed at 0:22 was not actually used at 5:41. The service manual says: "Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 220 and extension with min. 8° bend.
Flexible ratchet extensions must always be used. If rigid mounting tools are used, there is a risk of insulator breakages." Another takeaway from the service manual is that the spark plug slot should be cleaned with compressed air. The spark plug should be torqued to 23±3 Nm. Finally, regarding the anti-seize agent, the service manual says, "Do not grease/oil thread or use any graphite or copper grease." Since anti-seize is most likely made of graphite or copper grease, it is probably best not to use any anti-seize.
Good points said and thank you for attaching the article link, I personally did not come into any contact issues not using the joint, it made it easier for me sliding the tool down into the engine. I think reading the attached article link and watching my video as reference is a good combination. Since I am after all a hobbyist at the end of the day.
If you could add a link to the products you bought it would be helpful. Thanks.
Thanks for this! The dealiship is trying to charge ~ $600 for spark plug change? Am I the only one who thinks that’s insane?
That’s ridiculous
700 now in tampa bmw
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where to get the "socket?"... what is it called? GREAT VIDEO.. thnks so much
I got it from ECS Tuning, but I believe Turner Motorsport and FCP Euro carry them as well. It's a thin walled 14mm 12 Point Spark Plug Socket.
i got one from oreily. Was only $8
After removing caban filter housing, what did u call that long bracket, a cowel ??? Cowl???
( not lining up, can only set in place one-side of the filter housing... I don't get it... and can't see where cowl is place wrong)
Yeah, I call it a cowl. It sets into a lip in the back and can be a pain to put back if it's not lined up just right.
You have to give it a little push when inserting it back in. Sometimes it took me a few tries.
Do the plugs have a torque recommendation?
I believe so but honestly I do not have them on hand. Try searching a couple BMW forums online. You're bound to find them.
Do you have to take out the battery or it ok.
I don't believe I did, but you could disconnect it just to be safe. I wouldn't recommend removing it cause it's a total pain to try to take it out.
2:20 oil filter housing gasket is leaking
Yup, next video in progress. Good eye.
Dalton Stark haha did mine at 49k
Nice, did you have to take off the intake manifold to get to the bolt? I've seen a few people struggle with that issue.
Dalton Stark sorry just saw this ya I did but I heard u don’t have 2 but it’s easier if u do
Is this diesel engine
No, this was a gasoline engine.
Diesel engines dont use spark plugs.
Forgot to put on the anti seize
U clearly didn’t pay attention please view minute 1 30
Ngk says specifically not to use anti seize with their spark plugs.