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Old 06-10-2012, 06:18 PM
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DIY - Spark Plug Replacement Video

Hi guys,

I just uploaded a new DIY guide for replacing spark plugs on a 2005 X5 4.8is. It may be helpful for some.



BMW E53 Spark Plug Replacement DIY Guide - YouTube
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Very nice!!

Thanks for sharing!
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Nice. But some notes. I didn't have to take any of the stuff off to get the coils out. They have enough play to get a wiggle going, and go sideways, and under the stuff you removed. The more it comes out, the bigger angle you get.

I also think that spark plug grabber socket makes more problems than necessary. I use the magnet to pull everything out and put the plugs in. Even give the plug a turn with the magnet before dropping a socket on it.

Great vid though. Great contribution. Thanks.
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Nice. But some notes. I didn't have to take any of the stuff off to get the coils out. They have enough play to get a wiggle going, and go sideways, and under the stuff you removed. The more it comes out, the bigger angle you get.

I also think that spark plug grabber socket makes more problems than necessary. I use the magnet to pull everything out and put the plugs in. Even give the plug a turn with the magnet before dropping a socket on it.

Great vid though. Great contribution. Thanks.
Agreed. My spark plug grabber was getting pulled out of the socket, so I switched to a 5/8" deep well socket to loosen the plug. Then, I just use the magnet to pull the spark plug out.
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Perfect timing! I'm getting ready to do plugs soon
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Agreed. My spark plug grabber was getting pulled out of the socket, so I switched to a 5/8" deep well socket to loosen the plug. Then, I just use the magnet to pull the spark plug out.
TIP: I always tape the spark plug socket to the extension when doing spark plug.
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TIP: I always tape the spark plug socket to the extension when doing spark plug.
You don't need to with a magnet. As a matter of fact those rear ones, you need to drop in the socket, then extension, the another extension, then wrench. None of those wrench pieces can be connected, it just won't pass through. Then take apart the contraption, and use magnet to pull up the parts. Search my name and spark plugs. I wrote it out a bit.

Sorry for the hijack CNC, just adding on to your vid.
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good stuff
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