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I just ran across this rubber spark plug install tool from BMW — part number 83300496065:
https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ol-83300496065 Here’s a video of the tool in use: https://youtube.com/shorts/Iw-VMZD5GcY?feature=shared Does anyone here that does their own spark plug replacements use this tool? Is it worth the $24–$30 purchase price? |
01-11-2024, 06:25 PM | #2 |
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I haven't had to replace my spark plugs yet, but on my previous 5 series, I would use a flexible grabber tool to lower the spark plug down into the spark plug tube and then screw it in with a socket by hand. Never had any trouble doing this and have never cross-threaded a spark plug into a head before.
I would save my money if it was me, but up to you. It's not a terrible price
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I use a thin walled socket with a magnetic insert, works great.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/thi...rk-lisle-63080 |
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Is that the socket that the guy from FCP Euro was doing a plug change on an S55 and the pin for the wobble fell in the motor?
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01-12-2024, 01:56 AM | #8 |
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You don't need a wobble socket to change the plugs, a thin walled socket is enough paired with a long extension (thin).
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1) the plug body breaks. 2) the extension is touching the spark plug well and it cracks the metal spark plug well and that need to be replaced. Bmw does state in ISTA that a wobble is required because of the risk it poses to the plug and the spark plug well.
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Any 3/8" one should work, because they're generally around the same diameter as the thinnest of thinned walled spark plug sockets anyways. I just the one that came with my ratchet kit and it works fine.
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If any of you guys must have this tool it's made by Beru and the part number is: ZMH 001
Couldn't find a north american source so this is a european one: https://www.sausewind-shop.com/beru-...001-12-14-18mm or this: https://www.louis.eu/en/spark-plug-i...umber=10003450 Honestly just using a swivel socket is fine.
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I haven't seen that video, sounds like a nightmare. The one I linked uses a ball and socket for the wobble along with a c-clip to retain it. I guess something could potentially fail on this one too, but it does feel reasonably robust.
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