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Originally Posted by wpoll
+1 on the glow plug controller connectors - total PITA to get off!!
I changed all six glow plugs and the controller in one go - less screwing arond, since it seems most owners end up where you are - going in there twice.
Hint: Do the plugs on a warm engine. From operating temp, start removing the tupperware etc. By the time you get at the plugs, it's about the right temp. Hit them with some penetrating oil, give them about 10 minutes and then use a torque wrench set to no more than about 10ft.lbs higher than the torque setting used to install them. Hopefully, they come out easliy.  |
Yeh I managed to get the controller out without touching the manifold. Wasn’t as hard as some other BMWs it seems. These X5s have so much space everywhere compared to the Saloon/Touring models!! So I don’t feel too bad! Got a whole set of 6 on order now so I’ll do all of them when I do them. Got the thermostat and a gasket set too.
I’ll do the thermostat and then take it for a drive and check it comes up to temp alright and then start on the plugs.
Defiantly going to be gentle with them, they shear off just looking at them!! At least there is no DPF to not regen when the glow plugs are broken and I live in Cornwall so it barley gets down to freezing.
I’m hoping that the last guy in there used a Tq wrench!