Spark plug change

[BEERBOY123]

I'm not very technical but want to change all my plugs. Is it simply a case of:

Take off rocker cover
Unscrew plugs with tool kit thing
Finger screw new plugs in (brand seems to be between Bosch and NGK for a 318is)
Tighten up with tool kit thing
Put cover back on

Or is there more to it or a useful link somewhere?

Thanks - sorry this is a bit of a given to most of you guys/girls

[Alex]

remove the plastic BMW trim, there is two plastic screws either side, pull it off

then what i do is pull one lead off at a time and change the plug so that the leads dont get muddled up, (i muddled mine up when i removed the rocker cover and when i put them on wrongly it just made aloud bang when i tried to start it

now pull the lead off and using a spart plug socket and wratchet undo the plug, keep turning till it comes out, when putting the new one back in make sure you dont get it cross threaded, screw them in with the extension bar till hand tight then put the ratchet on and turn a quarter or a turn

repeat 4 times

[capri_rob]

Put a very light smear of grease on the threads before you put the new plugs in - will make it easier to hand tighten them and easier to get out next time you want to change them.

[BEERBOY123]

Thanks Alex

Surely I can't sod that up? Sounds easy.

What brand do you use?

[Blitz]

Bosch for M20. Or NKG.

[Simon13]

Ratch copper slip is your friend and don't gorilla them up, alloy heads and over tightening plugs, leads to misery! 25Nm is the torque spec but i think thats way too tight imo

[Alex]

Thanks Alex

Surely I can't sod that up? Sounds easy.

What brand do you use?

NGK

[On_a_Roll]

Ratch copper slip is your friend and don't gorilla them up, alloy heads and over tightening plugs, leads to misery! 25Nm is the torque spec but i think thats way too tight imo

Simon, BEERBOY really isn't me - you just look kind of dumb sticking to it dude.

[BEERBOY123]

It's because we can both spell - makes us stand out.

[Bob_S]

and you both type in the same way.. bloody scummer.

You have to be pretty stupid to muddle up iS plug leads. They are all length specific

[bobbin1982]

would bosch spark fours be any good?
just asking as im changing mine soon too

cheers Andy

[On_a_Roll]

and you both type in the same way.. bloody scummer.

You have to be pretty stupid to muddle up iS plug leads. They are all length specific

Isn't that jailhouse stuff - personal insults etc?

[Bob_S]

and you both type in the same way.. bloody scummer.

You have to be pretty stupid to muddle up iS plug leads. They are all length specific

Isn't that jailhouse stuff - personal insults etc?

not for someone who's already been banned

[Alex]

and you both type in the same way.. bloody scummer.

You have to be pretty stupid to muddle up iS plug leads. They are all length specific

well mine were 4321 instead of 1234 and they fitted fine length wise

sorry if i'am thick then

[Simon13]

Bob is right the leads really do only fit one way.......the right way! plus the leads are numbered alex!

Ratch i wouldn't be giving it the large when your asking how to change spark plugs on a car forum! but we all start somewhere hey buddy?

[Bob_S]

Bob is right the leads really do only fit one way.......the right way! plus the leads are numbered alex!

Ratch i wouldn't be giving it the large when your asking how to change spark plugs on a car forum! but we all start somewhere hey buddy?

He's a prime example on where not to start.. under the bonnet of a galvaniser!

[Cook318IS]

would bosch spark fours be any good?
just asking as im changing mine soon too

cheers Andy

I had bosch super 4's in my m42, then changed to NGK on the last service. I prefer the bosch ones to the NGK ones tbh.

[On_a_Roll]

Bob is right the leads really do only fit one way.......the right way! plus the leads are numbered alex!

Ratch i wouldn't be giving it the large when your asking how to change spark plugs on a car forum! but we all start somewhere hey buddy?

Dear Lord.

1) I'm not BEERBOY - his ID does not use my pattern of names that denote mischief and cult 80's hero figures.
2) I have my plugs changed for me. Though when I have in the past, Finger tight, then half to full turn with my SNAP-ON® Plug wrench. NGK's are standard for M42.

Now let it go or continue to bark lunacy at random Zoners like a blind man!


@Bob_S:

Brown nosing is the most disgusting thing a man can partake in. Stop it. You sound like the trouser-tugging fanboy Simon13 used to be lol.

Just kidding Si.

[Simon13]

non taken, it is you though. I'm no computer bufty and IQ addresses mean nothing to me.

beerboy for the info - hes a nice chap
on a roll - for a bit more of the old you

talking to yourself is odd though

[On_a_Roll]

Lol.

Perhaps the Mods will convince you. Continue as you wish.