replacing spark plugs

[kerm1t]

How hard is it to gap and replace to newer plugs? I typically do bolt on's on my own, but never tried doing plugs. For some reason it always found it intimidating..

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

How hard is it to gap and replace to newer plugs? I typically do bolt on's on my own, but never tried doing plugs. For some reason it always found it intimidating..

It's not terrible.

Remove the CF strut bar and chargepipes. The remove the aluminum strut tower brace that sits over the back of the engine and under that is a plastic cover that covers cylinders 5/6. This gives you clear access to all cylinders with no obstructions.

[Yas__Plz]

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1401532

[kerm1t]

Originally Posted by CaryTheLabelGuy

It's not terrible.

Remove the CF strut bar and chargepipes. The remove the aluminum strut tower brace that sits over the back of the engine and under that is a plastic cover that covers cylinders 5/6. This gives you clear access to all cylinders with no obstructions.

awesome. I was looking through gapping tools and a lot of them seem to max out at .020

I did find one from OEM TOOLS that goes from 0.0015 - 0.025

0.18 seems to be a really small gap, is this right? just want to double check before i install it over the weekend.


Also what trim's should i be seeing? stable at 25?

[Yas__Plz]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

awesome. I was looking through gapping tools and a lot of them seem to max out at .020

I did find one from OEM TOOLS that goes from 0.0015 - 0.025

0.18 seems to be a really small gap, is this right? just want to double check before i install it over the weekend.


Also what trim's should i be seeing? stable at 25?

Higher the boost, smaller the gap

[kerm1t]

Originally Posted by Yas__Plz

Higher the boost, smaller the gap

ops, i meant .018

what trim would be considered good?

[TTR]

for tuned i used 0.06

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

Originally Posted by TTR

for tuned i used 0.06

Huh? .06 for your plug gap?

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

awesome. I was looking through gapping tools and a lot of them seem to max out at .020

I did find one from OEM TOOLS that goes from 0.0015 - 0.025

0.18 seems to be a really small gap, is this right? just want to double check before i install it over the weekend.


Also what trim's should i be seeing? stable at 25?

Yes. 0.018. If you're using a JB4, a trim of "25" is no correction. Higher than 25 is adding fuel, lower than 25 is pulling fuel. Don't allow trims to go over 32 or so and you should be good.

[88silverbullet]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

How hard is it to gap and replace to newer plugs? I typically do bolt on's on my own, but never tried doing plugs. For some reason it always found it intimidating..

I can relate 100% lol.
I?m doing this next weekend so I?m following this. Let us know you thoughts on installation.

[kerm1t]

Originally Posted by CaryTheLabelGuy

Yes. 0.018. If you're using a JB4, a trim of "25" is no correction. Higher than 25 is adding fuel, lower than 25 is pulling fuel. Don't allow trims to go over 32 or so and you should be good.

Dope.

Will unplugging the negative terminal reset the JB4 as well? I've read a few of your post about adaptation and I've never heard of this term before. Would this be required after a spark plug install?

[TTR]

Bmw 12120039664

[kerm1t]

Originally Posted by TTR

Bmw 12120039664

?

[schnell325]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

?

It’s the BMW part number for the plug he’s running. From an N20 engine

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...s/12120039664/

[kerm1t]

Originally Posted by schnell325

It’s the BMW part number for the plug he’s running. From an N20 engine

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...s/12120039664/

i'm installing the colder plugs

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

Dope.

Will unplugging the negative terminal reset the JB4 as well? I've read a few of your post about adaptation and I've never heard of this term before. Would this be required after a spark plug install?

No, the JB4 won't be reset from the battery terminal being disconnected.

You don't need to reset adaptations, but it certainly wouldn't be a bad idea, especially if you're experiencing misfires on your current setup.

[kerm1t]

Originally Posted by 88silverbullet

I can relate 100% lol.
I?m doing this next weekend so I?m following this. Let us know you thoughts on installation.

Just finished install. My back feels like it's going to break.. hahaha. It ended up being 3-4 hr job by myself

It was a pretty straight forward install, made sure I took my time. Definitely need more tools than what was listed on the DIY

I'll list some tips later that I wished I had.

[EALm4]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

Just finished install. My back feels like it's going to break.. hahaha. It ended up being 3-4 hr job by myself

It was a pretty straight forward install, made sure I took my time. Definitely need more tools than what was listed on the DIY

I'll list some tips later that I wished I had.

exactly why I'm getting a local shop to do mine. They want $140 which is fine with me.

[88silverbullet]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

Just finished install. My back feels like it's going to break.. hahaha. It ended up being 3-4 hr job by myself

It was a pretty straight forward install, made sure I took my time. Definitely need more tools than what was listed on the DIY

I'll list some tips later that I wished I had.[/QUOTE]

Nice. I?ll be waiting to hear all about it. I just picked up plugs and a couple missing sockets today.

[kerm1t]

@88silverbullet

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[88silverbullet]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

@88silverbullet

Empty your inbox

Just did. Go for it!

[88silverbullet]

Originally Posted by Yas__Plz

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1401532

Looking for the diy page.
Is this link not working anymore?