Spark Plugs

bmw_E90_330i · 01-07-2009, 10:42 AM

Hi

How simple is to change spark plugs?

Thanks

demosthenes · 01-07-2009, 11:30 AM

How hard is it to reach the plugs closest to the firewall?

StephenNg · 01-07-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AVass

This is crazy but its seriously the easiest damn spark plug change i've ever done. did it over xmas weekend. the main tools you need: 14mm 12 point socket, extender, and a torque wrench set to 17 lb ft. took me 2 hrs start to finish and that was taking my time. my car has 41K miles and was beginning to idle rough and stumble a bit on full throttle roll ons. after the plug change she's smoother than shit out of a ducks ass. do it, do it...

Why you want to change it yourself. Should it be covered.

bsamoul · 01-07-2009, 12:20 PM

and they shouldn't really go until 100k miles...

jhcao1472 · 01-07-2009, 02:14 PM

Did you use the Iradium spark plugs or Bosch Platinum plugs?

2kaccordocoupe · 01-07-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVass

This is crazy but its seriously the easiest damn spark plug change i've ever done. did it over xmas weekend. the main tools you need: 14mm 12 point socket, extender, and a torque wrench set to 17 lb ft. took me 2 hrs start to finish and that was taking my time. my car has 41K miles and was beginning to idle rough and stumble a bit on full throttle roll ons. after the plug change she's smoother than shit out of a ducks ass. do it, do it...

sly1types · 01-08-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by demosthenes

How hard is it to reach the plugs closest to the firewall?

It's pretty easy, you just have to remove the shroud around the wipers/windshield. I'm sure there are pictures some where, its the same as on a E46. Check out realoem.com to see where the screws are. Or search E46fanatics.com or m3forum.com if there isn't one on E90post...

I did mine at 75K and now i'm at 91k miles. I got the plugs from the Turner, make sure and don't get the special tool, they told me I needed it, but I didn't b/c we don't have direct injection.

bmw_E90_330i · 01-09-2009, 05:26 AM

Done

It was I hell of a job.I had to remove so many covers to reach spark plugs.Next time will take me probably no longer than 40 min

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