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Originally Posted by lt_texan
Great write up.
I used it today to change my plugs.
I found it best to remove the lower air filter housing.
It just sits on 4 grommets. (Just let the upper hang there.)
I couldn't get the plastic engine cover off without doing this.
It took a lot of effort to loosen the spark plugs.
About a million times more than the amount of torque to tighten them.
So I used a small amount of aluminum anti-sieze on each.
Number 6 is a real B****!!!!
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Yeah, many thanks to OP for the great write up. It helped a bunch in replacing spark plugs on my E70 today.
Regardless, you still need to learn few things through experience. It definitely made it easier after removing the lower air filter housing.
I used scrap 3/4" copper pipes as an extension to loosen the spark plugs. It was pretty easy with the extension.
Also, I did apply "dielectric silicone grease" to prevent rubber boots from seizing onto the spark plugs, however nothing on the threads.
Applies the silicone grease onto the threads of the hex bolts holding the engine cover. I had more trouble with those than the spark plugs. Unlike OP, I could not detach the wires above the engine cover. Those were seized shut, any hints on pulling them out?
Anyway, took 2+ hours. I planned to spend <1 hour originally.