Plug change tips?

Hey Gang...

I'm going to change the plugs in my '08 E83 3.0i tonight. Any tips for me?? I got my NGK plugs, some copper based anti-seize. Thin walled socket... extension... 1/2 case of Leinenkugles Summer Shandy...

Any other tips for me?

thanks,
//Brew

Are you suppose to use anti seize on NGK's?

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/TB-...1antisieze.pdf

Dielectric grease for coil pack?

Originally Posted by PanHead

Are you suppose to use anti seize on NGK's?

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/TB-...1antisieze.pdf

Dielectric grease for coil pack?

Thanks for this! Apparently anti-seize is about as wide a discussion as the brands of oil to use in these cars! I like this bulletin though and will steer clear of it.

Thanks for the reminder on the coil pack grease!

//Brew

Good inof Panhead! Thanks!

I couldn't find any dielectric grease, but my local HD told me this stuff is basically the same:

Noalox Anti-Oxidant
http://www.idealindustries.com/prodD...l1=accessories

Think this is ok to use on the tip of the ignition coil boot that covers the spark plug?

Thanks,
//Brew

Where do you live? Not sure about that one. Dielectric grease can also be used on your car battery terminals to prevent corrosion.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...lectric+grease

Originally Posted by PanHead

Where do you live? Not sure about that one. Dielectric grease can also be used on your car battery terminals to prevent corrosion.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...lectric+grease

PA... Allentown area.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...erm=dielectric

You can probably get the 3oz version. Use left overs on rubber weatherstripping to condition it.

In case anyone cares... project is all done! I had to remove the cabin filter/box... cross brace, and cowl. Then it was a pretty easy job...

Swapped out the original Bosch plugs with 80k on them.. and put in NGK PLZFR6A-11S. (Laser Platinum).

Drives just fine and I should be good for another 80-100k!

As a side note.. Those plugs BMW branded from my dealer are $38.... EXACT same plugs off the web you can find them for $11 each. DIY and save some loot!

Good go know. Why am I not surprised that BMW oem cost three times the price.


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Here are the instructions from Mike Miller of Roundel magazine. Be prepared to be down a day if your rubber boots stick, you may have to order them. I got my NGK's from a BMW parts dealer online for $8. If I can find out from where I will post it. Make sure you have the exact part number- NGK Laser Platinum BKR6EQUIP 3199

"Tightening torque is 22 ft-lb and I use a light coating of high temperature copper based anti-seize compound so they'll come out next time. Yes, I know the manuals say 18 +/-2 ft-lb. These spark plugs are known to back out at that torque spec.

I would highly recommend the anti seize as two of mine really came out hard. Check the small hose on your intake boot while you are into maintenance. It is known to crack at the odd bend it makes. Poor design in my opinion.

When I worked in automotive assembly, the plugs didn't have anti seize on them--but the oxygen sensors did. I think it's a toss up--if you will be taking them out, throw some on--it's just a copper/nickel based material in a liquid suspension that evaporates off. I used to work for NGK and they are the ONLY plugs I use in any of my cars. Torque to spec.