Finally Changed my Spark Plugs

[JB4-335]

Originally Posted by skycat

Hi all
I had a chat with my Bosch man some time ago about the DI plugs and asked for a deal,
Advan are happy to pass on the deal we have many in stock the price is $15.00 each inc gst, we can fit them as well if you like.
It is a good idea to replace them at least every 20,000 km forget what the book says.
N54/55

I'll take another 6 plugs.

[mcmn]

Hi Peter, I'd appreciate some plugs too.

[MrBlonde]

Octane Boosters are useless! When you're running race fuel and/or methanol spray then I've recently been reminded it's a good idea to change up your plugs more regularly.

[ansch]

Originally Posted by skycat

Hi all
I had a chat with my Bosch man some time ago about the DI plugs and asked for a deal,
Advan are happy to pass on the deal we have many in stock the price is $15.00 each inc gst, we can fit them as well if you like.
It is a good idea to replace them at least every 20,000 km forget what the book says.
N54/55

So 6 plugs shipped to brisbane?

[Kiwi Peter]

Hi all
Those people who would like to purchase a set of plugs please send an email to
peter@advanperformance.com.au and i will process the order, this deal will be ongoing so long as my buy price remains as it is. We can send Australia wide for $15.00 express post you can pay with paypal just send the payment to peter@advanperformance.com.au please leave a note with you payment,or you can use your card.
regards Peter @ Advan
ph 02-96483366

[JB4-335]

Originally Posted by skycat

Hi all
Those people who would like to purchase a set of plugs please send an email to
peter@advanperformance.com.au and i will process the order, this deal will be ongoing so long as my buy price remains as it is.
regards Peter @ Advan
ph 02-96483366

Thanks Peter. Will let you know when I need some. Can't make it tomorrow for my free dyno.

[Kiwi Peter]

Originally Posted by JB4135

Thanks Peter. Will let you know when I need some. Can't make it tomorrow for my free dyno.

All good just let me know when you want to have a run.
regards Peter

[JB4-335]

Originally Posted by skycat

All good just let me know when you want to have a run.
regards Peter

Even if im running Jiuce Box...... You are a nice guy Peter. Will pop in after I get back from LA.

[MrBlonde]

Got me fresh new plugs from Peer at Advan today.

[qship]

Well did my plugs today . Gawd there must be an easy way to remove the coils, but mine were determined to stay put. After much struggling and about 50ml of blood I managed to get them all done. Car is much smoother to drive, but I still have a slightly rough idle. Plugs have done 23000km. sstt.

[ansch]

How many km and modded?

[BBK]

Anyone in Bris needing plugs? I am going to order some tonight/tomorrow and shipping is same price for 6 and 12. They work out to be about $14 plus shipping which is about $15 for them all.

[Deralique]

Originally Posted by BBK

Anyone in Bris needing plugs? I am going to order some tonight/tomorrow and shipping is same price for 6 and 12. They work out to be about $14 plus shipping which is about $15 for them all.

I'll grab some BBK . . . having a service next week so perfectly timed. PM me so I can transfer some moolah.

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by skycat

Hi all
I had a chat with my Bosch man some time ago about the DI plugs and asked for a deal,
Advan are happy to pass on the deal we have many in stock the price is $15.00 each inc gst, we can fit them as well if you like.
It is a good idea to replace them at least every 20,000 km forget what the book says.
N54/55

Whats your 2013 price Pete?

Also can you get me a price on a pair of bosch precat lambda sensors? (I think this may be the cause of my intermittent running rough at low throttle and occasional rough idling and more recent limps)

Cheers

Shane

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Whats your 2013 price Pete?

Also can you get me a price on a pair of bosch precat lambda sensors? (I think this may be the cause of my intermittent running rough at low throttle and occasional rough idling and more recent limps)

Cheers

Shane

This thread takes me back I've changed out my lambda sensors in 1st bank too when I was trouble shooting through some problems. Turned out it wasn't the issue though. Labour was a sting!

[GJA003]

I would be interested too although for my N46 if you stock any Pete.

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by BMW86

This thread takes me back I've changed out my lambda sensors in 1st bank too when I was trouble shooting through some problems. Turned out it wasn't the issue though. Labour was a sting!

May I ask how much was it to install them (I have heard they are a bugger to access and remove) and what was the issue in your scenario?

Hmm I had a vanos related code a while ago, most recently it was pre cat lambda sensor.... These sensors supposedly have a life of 150k kays and im on 70k kays, with about 4k kays of that being tuned....

I'm thinking to replace all 6 plugs (they are only 12 months old but they are cheap) 6 coils which I believe is a DIY task and the pre cat sensors to see how it runs then...

Knowing my luck it will be the injectors, but at least with the aforementioned items replaced it should eliminate some future issues

[JB4-335]

Originally Posted by BMW86

This thread takes me back I've changed out my lambda sensors in 1st bank too when I was trouble shooting through some problems. Turned out it wasn't the issue though. Labour was a sting!

Hey Vinney, Yeah....I still have those plugs pictured in my first post. I have about 3 sets of old plugs now just cause I like to compare them. It's funny cause I just changed my plugs last night.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

May I ask how much was it to install them (I have heard they are a bugger to access and remove) and what was the issue in your scenario?

Hmm I had a vanos related code a while ago, most recently it was pre cat lambda sensor.... These sensors supposedly have a life of 150k kays and im on 70k kays, with about 4k kays of that being tuned....

I'm thinking to replace all 6 plugs (they are only 12 months old but they are cheap) 6 coils which I believe is a DIY task and the pre cat sensors to see how it runs then...

Knowing my luck it will be the injectors, but at least with the aforementioned items replaced it should eliminate some future issues

The labour for the sensors ended up costing me the same as what DP install costs, so very expensive. I highly doubt it's your sensors and would leave this until the end.

First step would be to change spark plugs and all of your coil packs. I know your car has only been tuned for 4k of the 70k, but there's still a good chance the previous owner had some kind of tune at some point.

Could also be the injectors but I'd go with plugs/coils first. If you're on original plugs then it's most likely that.

Also try resetting your lambda adaption settings.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by JB4135

Hey Vinney, Yeah....I still have those plugs pictured in my first post. I have about 3 sets of old plugs now just cause I like to compare them. It's funny cause I just changed my plugs last night.

Lol I think I have my first set lying around somewhere. I'm going to change mine soon, I'm at 17k on this set.

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by BMW86

The labour for the sensors ended up costing me the same as what DP install costs, so very expensive. I highly doubt it's your sensors and would leave this until the end.

First step would be to change spark plugs and all of your coil packs. I know your car has only been tuned for 4k of the 70k, but there's still a good chance the previous owner had some kind of tune at some point.

Could also be the injectors but I'd go with plugs/coils first. If you're on original plugs then it's most likely that.

Also try resetting your lambda adaption settings.

Hmm right...

I highly doubt the previous owner ran a tune, he was no way mechanically minded and everything was to bmw oem specs and it was still under warranty being a bmw premium select vehicle.

The plugs were changed at its last service which was almost 12 months ago and 5k kays, so they should be ok but then again you cant trust those bloody dealerships at times (just because they ticked sparked plugs in the service log doesnt mean they changed them!)

I shall price up some coils and go from there I guess!

Cheers

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Hmm right...

I highly doubt the previous owner ran a tune, he was no way mechanically minded and everything was to bmw oem specs and it was still under warranty being a bmw premium select vehicle.

The plugs were changed at its last service which was almost 12 months ago and 5k kays, so they should be ok but then again you cant trust those bloody dealerships at times (just because they ticked sparked plugs in the service log doesnt mean they changed them!)

I shall price up some coils and go from there I guess!

Cheers

I know of cars that have been traded back to BMW and sold on their yard that have previously run a tune or still running one.

I would go with coils first but plugs are fairly cheap if you want to change them out at the same time.