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St00ge · Dec 20th, 2005, 12:49 AM

Hey, does anyone know any DIY info on changing sparks on a mcs?

Thanks in advance,
Elie

Brynster · Dec 20th, 2005, 09:02 AM

You'll need a 16mm socket on an extension. The torque setting (official) is 21lbs/ft. on a cold head.(I've read a 'rule of thumb' that says a quarter of a turn after feeling that you're gripping the crush washer will not be overdoing it but can't say from experience as I'm new to the MCS.) I plan to do this and check tightness whenever I'm under the bonnet as, apparently, there have been reported cases of plugs very occasionally working loose. Hope this helps.

Brynster · Dec 20th, 2005, 09:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

My Haynes manual says 27Nm or 20lb ft

Mr. BMW says 21 - but as you probably can't torque that accurately in a home workshop, by all means go with Mr. Haynes (and give Max the last word.) wink:

Brynster · Dec 20th, 2005, 10:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

..not my intention - just offering the Nm setting

And as the inquiry came from Australia - Metric for more than 30 years - I guess it's a helpful fact to contribute.

(Blame me for living in the past!)

St00ge · Dec 20th, 2005, 11:42 AM

thanks guys, much appreciated.

I thought it would be an easier job than that, maybe i'll just get BMW to do it when they do my pulley. So they can't blame me for incorrectly fitting them. They can get stingy.

Thanks again,
Elie

Baker · Dec 21st, 2005, 06:47 AM

Dude.... REALLY simple job to do the sparkies.... but if you're getting them to do the pulley, get it done at the same time.

St00ge · Dec 21st, 2005, 08:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

Dude.... REALLY simple job to do the sparkies.... but if you're getting them to do the pulley, get it done at the same time.

but i don't have the tools...maybe i should go and get some

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Dec 20th, 2005, 09:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brynster No guts, no glory! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 572 Offline	You'll need a 16mm socket on an extension. The torque setting (official) is 21lbs/ft. on a cold head.(I've read a 'rule of thumb' that says a quarter of a turn after feeling that you're gripping the crush washer will not be overdoing it but can't say from experience as I'm new to the MCS.) I plan to do this and check tightness whenever I'm under the bonnet as, apparently, there have been reported cases of plugs very occasionally working loose. Hope this helps.

Dec 20th, 2005, 09:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brynster No guts, no glory! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 572 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max My Haynes manual says 27Nm or 20lb ft Mr. BMW says 21 - but as you probably can't torque that accurately in a home workshop, by all means go with Mr. Haynes (and give Max the last word.) wink:

Dec 20th, 2005, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brynster No guts, no glory! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 572 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max ..not my intention - just offering the Nm setting And as the inquiry came from Australia - Metric for more than 30 years - I guess it's a helpful fact to contribute. (Blame me for living in the past!)

Dec 20th, 2005, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 2,834 Offline	thanks guys, much appreciated. I thought it would be an easier job than that, maybe i'll just get BMW to do it when they do my pulley. So they can't blame me for incorrectly fitting them. They can get stingy. Thanks again, Elie

Dec 21st, 2005, 06:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 3,853 Offline	Dude.... REALLY simple job to do the sparkies.... but if you're getting them to do the pulley, get it done at the same time.

Dec 21st, 2005, 08:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 2,834 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker Dude.... REALLY simple job to do the sparkies.... but if you're getting them to do the pulley, get it done at the same time. but i don't have the tools...maybe i should go and get some

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