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05-05-2020, 06:22 AM | #551 |
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Luck may have been on my side and it may have been looser than the other ones. I was very careful not to put excessive force on any of the components
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Your pry bar does have the right angle to the pack, but I would really recommend against prying on the plastic in both places. Maybe get a block of wood across the valve cover and pry off that wood. You still run the risk of snapping the top off the coil pack. It happens way more than you would think and right now you can’t sell your supermodel gf for a new coil pack. Well you can it is just 2-3 times as much as they used to be plus a non damaged core, which you wouldn’t have. |
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I just realized that many reputable online vendors that we rely on are not authorized NGK resellers which is a little concerning with the number of fake plugs running around. https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/about-us/where-to-buy I spoke to customer service who verbatim said rockauto (where i got my plugs) is not an authorized reseller. Neither are many of the BMW vendors we rely on everyday. I highly doubt these vendors are selling fake plugs but I wonder why ngk doesn't list them as an authorized dealer. I wonder if the local parts stores pay them tons of cash to be listed on their website which drives up the costs ! something to think about for future DIY's before they order their set.
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05-23-2020, 10:59 AM | #554 |
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Passenger side rear coil pack #8? (Closests to the firewall)
Doing the DIY Valve covers, but trying to slide the coil pack in the passenger side rear spark plug tube, but can not find a technique that will let me slide it back into position. Anyone have any tips?
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05-23-2020, 11:27 AM | #555 |
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pull on some of those hoses to make room and go at an extreme angle to get the tip of it in then angle it and drop it in there.
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07-12-2020, 01:13 PM | #556 |
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I found that on the cylinder 8 (driver side), u dont need any swivel at all. Instead put the 3" extension with socket in first, then slide another 3" extension onto the extension, attach ur ratchet and they way u go.
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08-14-2020, 06:08 PM | #557 |
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The Division M Coil Pulling tool will be back in stock at Amazon in the next week or so in all colors
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08-15-2020, 01:43 PM | #558 |
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Done mine like a month ago now. Used coat hanger and it works like a charm. Cylinder 4 is rather easy with this short setup. Cheers for all the diyers out there!
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Changed the plugs this am. It wasn't too terrible. Cylinder 8 was a challenge. I used the M division tool and had no issues pulling coils, though getting number 4 out once it popped was a pain. Removing and reinstalling the plenum (I was attempting to fix the whistle) was a nightmare. Those damn hoses, especially the one in the back was a PITA to remove and worse to reconnect. Then I screwed up my whistle repair (I think) by not letting it cure long enough before driving.
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Don't think it matters too much, just want to avoid something that is potentially aggressive with the plastics. Makes a big difference. |
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What is this whistle you’re talking about? Is it from a not perfectly set plenum?I did my throttle actuators and the car runs fine but I can’t tell if I’m hearing a slight whistling sound or it’s just my imagination.
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If you did not get the back hose connected properly, I would think that certainly could cause a whistle sound. |
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12-15-2020, 05:25 PM | #565 |
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I managed to do all my spark plugs without using a coat hanger or special tool.
The trick is to disconnect it then rotate it back and forth to loosen it. Then find a solid (non plastic) and safe prying spot for each. Do not pry from the slot on the coil where special tool is inserted. From the very bottom, it's rubber sleeve. Work it slowly from multiple angles where possible. Be patient. I did not want to use a coat hanger or tool because I think with age they get brittle and that spot designed to pull or any plastic area on it is prone to breaking. Based on experiences in this thread. But I suspect if you were to twist and work the coil loose and then use the tool you'd be safer. Just pulling on it while it's seized in there is asking for trouble. |
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Thank you for this DIY! I don't think I would have been able to take on this task without it.
Changed my new to me M3s plugs over the past week since the car has about 76k miles and it was the last bit of maintenance left to do. Unfortunately I lost a small bolt that holds the drivers side cabin filter plastic to the car, but that doesn't seem to be detrimental for the time being. The plugs didn't look great and I did see a little bit of oil coming from them when I initially took them out. Engine is definitely purring now though!
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This thread was an absolute mission to read through it, but hopefully well worth it!
Thanks to everyone but in particular: TxStig (if I can't get your tool in the next few weeks I'll replicate what's been done in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=BuX5xti9qlA) Kartelli elp_jc msan e92zero Locksmythe TX rbu_tuninq ///Mobbin MisterClutch888 If I damage anything during the DIY I have no excuses! Hope you're all enjoying your M3s! Last edited by Harryc9; 12-08-2021 at 04:06 PM.. |
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Thx for this thread! Why does Hans and Fritz (or whoever the Sadists at BMW Engineering are) have to make simple things so annoying to accomplish? Anyway, I had done some research on how this could be a PITA so I purchased the BMW tool for the coils, which was great. Appreciate the lever method to push the rear coils on.
I didn't realize til after the job that the rear drivers side coil being aligned differently than the other 7 was normal. I thought it had been installed incorrectly. I got it to pop on aligned like the rest. Car runs great so I guess I'll see if it pops off or something. Only casualty was one of the grommet mounts on the passenger side cover. Plastic was brittle and broke. Car was at 45K and I don't think the plugs had ever been changed.
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Just changed my plugs in 2 hrs. No coil puller needed.
Twist the coils 1/4 turn before you try to pry them off, and then using a very large flat head, get leverage where you can and in a logical place, pry up with the screwdriver, and grab the coil with the other hand and lift up. Be careful but firm they all should pop out easily, in fact I was prepared for a struggle but they all just popped right off. The harder part was re-attaching the coil clip on the back two cylinders, and before that just finding room to wiggle damn the coils out of the back 2. The S65 is extremely sensitive to worn plugs, if anyone is on the fence it feels like a small mod when you replace very worn plugs on these cars. It will wake it up significantly. It is noticeablely more responsive now and feels more alive. Last edited by neilum; 05-31-2022 at 03:34 PM.. |
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M Division Coil Puller tool
I've been searching high and low for the M-Division Coil Puller tool. The only one on Amazon is unavailable. Does ANYONE have a link to where to order one? Hell, even if I need to order it from Germany. I know there are DIY-garage "presidential solutions" methods but I'd rather have the proper tool and not brake S**t.
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