Want cheap mod? Replace the spark plugs!
01-28-2009, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by heavy_g' post='777909' date='Jan 26 2009, 03:18 PM
Is this an easy procedure for the 545i?
01-28-2009, 07:07 AM
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NGK
part number for the Pre 10/2004 M54 I6 motor is #3199 OE or the 6418 Iridium
10/2004 -Current N52N I6 motor are #1208
04-06 545i(all 4.4L) are #3199 or the 6418
06-Current 550i (all 4.8L) #4294
**10/2004 is the date they went from M54 to the N52 ( Your build date will be located somewhere on the drivers door jam)
Confirm these and this could be a sticky!
part number for the Pre 10/2004 M54 I6 motor is #3199 OE or the 6418 Iridium
10/2004 -Current N52N I6 motor are #1208
04-06 545i(all 4.4L) are #3199 or the 6418
06-Current 550i (all 4.8L) #4294
**10/2004 is the date they went from M54 to the N52 ( Your build date will be located somewhere on the drivers door jam)
Confirm these and this could be a sticky!
01-28-2009, 08:05 AM
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Got the 6418 Iridium NGK's @ $8.89ea. from NAPA AUTO. $60 bucks for installation at local shop.
$117.34 total damage. We'll see if its a good result. 57K miles on the ODO.
$117.34 total damage. We'll see if its a good result. 57K miles on the ODO.
01-28-2009, 09:18 AM
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haha, i just got my NGK 1208 from Kragen auto parts, for $67.00. i found the PDF, ill put the link up when i get home. I have a list of plugs for each year, ill get that up as well...
02-01-2009, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by heavy_g' post='782681' date='Feb 1 2009, 04:54 PM
I've change 7 so far. I can't get the rear one on the driver's side out... Anyone got any pointers?
Got it. Finally.
02-01-2009, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by heavy_g' post='782728' date='Feb 1 2009, 09:19 PM
Got it. Finally.
02-01-2009, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by subarashi' post='782740' date='Feb 1 2009, 06:48 PM
02-01-2009, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by heavy_g' post='782749' date='Feb 1 2009, 09:57 PM
That pdf doesn't tell you how to take out the rear spark plug on the opposing side...
Good luck
02-04-2009, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='782758' date='Feb 1 2009, 07:08 PM
You have to remove the nut that holds the main power cable to the fire wall. Then you can move the cable enough to give you the space you need to get the coil out.
Good luck
Good luck
Thanks! I had to find out the hard way.