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  • jaye30
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2009
    • 561

    #1

    Spark plugs

    i bought autolite copper core for my 89 325i. i have no idea how to put it in my car. is there a special way i should do it.. and are there any specs? do i need any special tools?
  • iignite
    Advanced Member
    • Oct 2008
    • 125

    #2
    make sure its gapped to spec, and put it in?
    dont overtorque, and dont break anything

    pretty straight forward..

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    • Hallen
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Dec 2007
      • 1008

      #3
      You are going to need the correct sized deep well socket to do it. Make sure it goes on square. Other than that, it is the same as any other car.

      Get a little dielectric grease to put on the plug wires when you put it back together.
      1987 E30 325is
      1999 E46 323i
      RIP 1994 E32 740iL
      oo=[][]=oo

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      • a_thomasmr23
        Advanced Member
        • Nov 2008
        • 152

        #4
        if you get the socket for spark plug they have a little rubber boot that help hold the plug in the socket for you their handy
        bring it http://athomasmr23.mybrute.com

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        • wolfgangstbd
          E30 Modder
          • Oct 2008
          • 960

          #5
          do u have a 4 door w/ some 5/6 spoke wheels? ur in OC and i saw that e30 on paseo de valencia/ alicia

          edit: nvm saw ur thread nice bronzit

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          • ethree
            E30 Fanatic
            • Aug 2007
            • 1213

            #6
            You might want to put a dab on anti-seize on the threads of the new plugs.

            And take those autolites back to you ford dealer then stop by your local autoparts store and pick up some boschs.

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            • jaye30
              E30 Addict
              • Feb 2009
              • 561

              #7
              got the autolites for free. so theyre no good? thanks for the advice btw everybody

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              • SpecM
                R3V Elite
                • Oct 2005
                • 4531

                #8
                Autolite are like $1.50/ea, so getting them for free should be no big consideration

                Get some Bosch copper/yttrium plugs, they are only about $2.00/ea
                1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

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                • project325ese
                  Member
                  • Feb 2009
                  • 48

                  #9
                  Originally posted by SpecM
                  Autolite are like $1.50/ea, so getting them for free should be no big consideration

                  Get some Bosch copper/yttrium plugs, they are only about $2.00/ea
                  At Advance Auto you forgot to mention:up:

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                  • SpecM
                    R3V Elite
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 4531

                    #10
                    Originally posted by project325ese
                    At Advance Auto you forgot to mention:up:
                    hells yea
                    1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

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