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Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:15 am

Hi, I want to replace my HT leads aka ignition cables/leads on my 89 318i. Bosch offers 2 variants, B325 and B328. How can I know for sure which one to order? They are both listed for the same engine..
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Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:49 am

The two sets of leads are for the same engine in two different cars - E30 and E36, but as willnz says, they are very unlikely to need replacing unless physically damaged, and even then good second hand OE is the way to go.
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:53 am

Ok thanks, I want to change them just for the sake of it, it is a common tune up in my native Canada... Been away for a while now and will finally get to change my injectors, seemed like a good idea. I don't know how to measure resistance : )
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:32 am

Common enough tune up in the UK as well - if you own something like a Land rover or a Ford (who use burnt string for leads!)
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