After market m20 HT leads.

Post Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:25 pm

Is there any decent after market HT leads around,as BMWOEM ones around £130+

Post Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:49 pm

No!

BMW one's do not need replacing unless they are physically damaged, in which case second hand is fine.

Post Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:24 pm

wash your mouths out lads secondhand ht leads you should be a shamed!!!! bosch do two different sets one set doesnt have a removable end on one lead for pickup sensor, but if your gentle you can remove the end and then recrimp it after putting sensor pickup on lead these are about £14-£22. the other set does have a removeable end these are about £50-£65 and bosch made the original sets for bmw but hy what do i know ive only been a mechanic for 10 years lol hope this helps dude. cheers alex

Post Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:27 pm

I can supply BBT leads, with the sensor and casing for £76 delivered.

Sold a few sets to zoners without any complaints, wouldn't hesitate to fit them to mine if needed.

Post Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:30 pm

Can you get them for the e24 ? It's for an '86 car without a pulse sensor

Post Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:38 pm

littlearmy87 wrote:wash your mouths out lads secondhand ht leads you should be a shamed!!!! ............but hy what do i know ive only been a mechanic for 10 years lol hope this helps dude. cheers alex

I've been an engineer for a lot more than 10 years, and there is NO advantage in using new leads on an E30 over good second hand ones! They do not deteriorate in the slightest, and most certainly do not need routine changing as a service item as with most other makes.

Post Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:41 pm

Kos wrote:Can you get them for the e24 ? It's for an '86 car without a pulse sensor

Without a chassis no I can only come up with these on my system, don't have in stock at my branch so not sure what they look like yet. real OEM shows they look similair to M20 lead setup?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/search/409115090/p/home

Yours for £46.00 delivered, Prospark though, not sure what the quality would be like.

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:35 pm

I've been an engineer for a lot more than 10 years, and there is NO advantage in using new leads on an E30 over good second hand ones! They do not deteriorate in the slightest, and most certainly do not need routine changing as a service item as with most other makes.

I never said anything about it been a service replacing item and neither are they on many other makes/models they only need replacing if they are; damaged, causing misfire, arcing out causeing hesitation or braking up inside causing a resistance change!!!!! and as for been an engieer in what? that could be in anything!! been a vehicle master tech is far different! so get off your high horse and just enjoy the forum!!

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:39 pm

Brian knows what he is talking about.

Standard BMW ones are far better quality than anything aftermarket that I have seen. If I still had an m20 I would swap them for known good used ones over new aftermarket ones any day.

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:04 pm

Ah, I have a good second hand set of ht leads, yours for
a drink and postage mate.. Pm me.

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:48 pm

The OEM leads have in my experience a life expectancy of 20 years / 100,000 miles

The e24 had a new set of leads fitted last year, the originals were causing a misfire. They lasted 25 years and 108,000 miles

The e30 316i which we owned from new had a new set fitted in after 17 years and 84,000 miles. They also improve the cars performance

For the e30 I used Beru leads from GSF (I still have them if anyone needs a set for an M40)
For the e24 I struggled to get a set, the pro spark ones from Euros were crap so I sent them back and KMS sourced me another set which are ok, however meatballs can get Bosch ones so I'll be ordering a set some time soon

With the youngest e30's being 20 years old now if I was in need of a set of HT leads, I'd go for new BERU or Bosch ones or visit the dealers. £130 is not a bad price to pay for something that will last a long old time

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:25 pm

littlearmy87 wrote:
I've been an engineer for a lot more than 10 years, and there is NO advantage in using new leads on an E30 over good second hand ones! They do not deteriorate in the slightest, and most certainly do not need routine changing as a service item as with most other makes.
I never said anything about it been a service replacing item and neither are they on many other makes/models they only need replacing if they are; damaged, causing misfire, arcing out causeing hesitation or braking up inside causing a resistance change!!!!! and as for been an engieer in what? that could be in anything!! been a vehicle master tech is far different! so get off your high horse and just enjoy the forum!!

Quality 3 posts in and having a pop at one of the Zones most knowledgeable E30 owners. This will end well.

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:36 pm

Rtaylor2208 wrote:
littlearmy87 wrote:
I've been an engineer for a lot more than 10 years, and there is NO advantage in using new leads on an E30 over good second hand ones! They do not deteriorate in the slightest, and most certainly do not need routine changing as a service item as with most other makes.
I never said anything about it been a service replacing item and neither are they on many other makes/models they only need replacing if they are; damaged, causing misfire, arcing out causeing hesitation or braking up inside causing a resistance change!!!!! and as for been an engieer in what? that could be in anything!! been a vehicle master tech is far different! so get off your high horse and just enjoy the forum!!
Quality 3 posts in and having a pop at one of the Zones most knowledgeable E30 owners. This will end well.

But if he is a vehicle master tech, his knowledge must be far different from anyone else :lol: