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      02-19-2018, 10:56 AM   #6
NorthernDancer
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Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ottawa On Canada

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Well it would seem that a thin walled socket may be required. I have Princess Auto close to me too-will look and see what they have otherwise will try NAPA or CAPS (have one very close to me).
The Bav Auto video is on an E36 engine. There are enough differences with the N52 engine, its important to watch those videos specifically on it (N52). Google N52 spark plug replacement.
My 08 N52 has 90K kms and I plan on doing my plugs this summer or next. Mike Miller recommends only plugs bought from a BMW dealer but I bought mine from Bav Auto and they are Bosch FR7NPP332. On the box they say gap should be 1.0mm or .040" and torque to 21 ft pds.
In my now 10 year old car (I've had it for 8) with 90199 kms (not winter driven) and 3 track days, I've had absolutely zero problems with coils or plugs. If the Bosch plugs give me any little problem whatsoever, then I go to BMW dealer and buy plugs.
Important points I noticed from N52 video are: 1. 1st couple of threads on new plugs should have copper based anti seize, 2. start new plug by hand until it seats, 3. special grease inside of coil boot, 4. torque spec is 18 ft pds (Bosch say 21 ft pds).
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