E38 750il - Changing Spark Plugs

[c@meron 0]

Evening All.

Set out today to change my spark plugs and oil..

Decided I would start on the drivers side of the engine.

Set the hood at 90 degrees and got to work.

Removed cool box and all other bits and pieces I could.

I have so far managed to change Plug #1, #2 and #4. I am having a huge amount of trouble getting the other 3 leads out... They are pretty well stuck in there.

Spent an hour trying to get #3 out before deciding to take a break.

Trying to avoid pulling the wire as I don't want to snap it.

Does anyone have any ideas?....

Engine is still slightly warm at this time having driven this morning.

Edit: 11/12 done

Plug #3 has a slight tear... sigh looks like a new set of leads.

Edited September 29, 2012 by c@meron

[yng_750 247]

just so you know i priced up the leads a while back

a full set from bosch retails at around $1250

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2122]

just so you know i priced up the leads a while back

a full set from bosch retails at around $1250

gulp

[Etwenty1 45]

just so you know i priced up the leads a while back

a full set from bosch retails at around $1250

insulation tape....

[yng_750 247]

id say insulation tape also

one cylinder out of 12 running at 75% power will never be noticable

[NZ BMW 368]

Autohaus az has them for about $340USD plus tax plus shipping, paying $1200.... yeah nah. Not when the dollar is up in the 80's

[c@meron 0]

Autohaus az has them for about $340USD plus tax plus shipping, paying $1200.... yeah nah. Not when the dollar is up in the 80's

Thanks all,

Given I am already placing a huge international order a few hundred more on new leads doesn't seem too bad.

Not looking forward to the customs fee but otherwise ok.