Subject: Good timing! Great post! Author: FlyingHigh : member since January, 2004 : 119 posts Posted on: 2004-02-22 11:39:21

I have been putting together a list of things for my next service. I'm at 75k miles, but since I have never done a dealer inspection I did a bit of research on Inspection I & II.

My engine was "rebuilt" to resolve the Nikasil issue about 20k miles and 2 1/2 years ago right after I bought the car. Since that time I have been busy replacing, modding, etc. As I go through the list of things the dealer would inspect/service I am reminded of all the things I have done to the car - i.e. a rebuilt and re-geared diff - so no need to check that, tranny fluid change/filter - check, big brake kit - check on all the brake inspection, replaced all 4 AC filters - check, just did the RevHigh CAI - check, and so on. The list of remaining items is small and I'm thinking I can do most of them. The spark plug change was one of the question marks, but this write up gives me the confidence to tackle this project.

Thanks again, Jay. I will get my plugs ordered next week.

Jack - aka FlyingHigh
1995 Calypso Red 740i
1972 Verona Red 2002

• Spark Plug Change -- A Pictorial. (pic) - Jay in Florida 2004-02-21 19:22:44 (36867 views)
  • I've searched this and found that the prongs - 4sho 2004-02-22 21:10:00 (2726 views)
    • I've not heard of the prongs breaking off, but several (m) - DavidC 2004-02-23 00:41:24 (2253 views)
      • Thanks David C -- - Jay in Florida 2004-02-23 09:53:30 (1582 views)
    • Interesting!!! Can you cite your research? I'd like to read.... - Jay in Florida 2004-02-22 22:30:30 (1417 views)
  • Great detail... (pic) - Claudio 2004-02-22 15:43:28 (3178 views)
    • Re: Great detail... - Claudio 2004-02-22 17:46:09 (1541 views)
      • Here you go again. - Jay in Florida 2004-02-22 18:12:20 (2049 views)
    • I have no idea what your point is. - Jay in Florida 2004-02-22 16:05:48 (1418 views)
      • Re: I have no idea what your point is. - Claudio 2004-02-22 17:47:14 (1302 views)
        • See The Reply Above. (nt) - Jay in Florida 2004-02-22 18:12:52 (1082 views)
  • Great documentaion but PLEASE READ... - Gary 2004-02-22 15:15:21 (2889 views)
    • Re: Great documentaion but PLEASE READ... - Jay in Florida 2004-02-22 16:01:16 (1976 views)
  • Good timing! Great post! - FlyingHigh 2004-02-22 11:39:21 (1453 views)
  • I agree, an excellent post! - M.Wong 2004-02-22 06:04:39 (1321 views)
    • BMW DIY -- - Jay in Florida 2004-02-22 09:06:45 (2032 views)
  • This is a geat post. Next time I do a DIY I will post pics also. (nt) - jneer750 2004-02-22 02:09:54 (1012 views)
    • You should Jeremy -- I got the courage.... (url) - Jay in Florida 2004-02-22 02:13:11 (1151 views)
  • Awesome post. It does look easy.... - islandbeef 2004-02-22 01:03:14 (846 views)
    • Re: Awesome post. It does look easy.... - Jay in Florida 2004-02-22 01:24:21 (805 views)
  • great post. thank you. (nt) - PhillySean 2004-02-22 00:45:33 (867 views)
  • Great Job! I thought Bosch platinum was not recommended for our cars? (nt) - silber98 2004-02-21 20:19:30 (2032 views)
    • Bav Auto Configurator.... (url) - Jay in Florida 2004-02-22 02:15:32 (1731 views)
    • had them on my car for a while now and no problems (nt) - bmw740 2004-02-22 00:28:00 (1363 views)
    • Then again.... (url) - Jay in Florida 2004-02-21 23:37:24 (1021 views)
    • Now if you look here.... (url) - Jay in Florida 2004-02-21 20:48:04 (1179 views)
      • Re: Now if you look here.... (url) - Jay in Florida 2004-02-21 20:50:06 (1261 views)
    • Autozone Configurator Results - Jay in Florida 2004-02-21 20:30:39 (1585 views)
      • How does the car run with these spark plugs? (nt) - LastAndBestE38 2004-02-21 20:33:07 (1592 views)
        • Put on 20 miles tonight -- - Jay in Florida 2004-02-21 23:28:39 (1203 views)
        • I'll report back tonight or tomorrow (m) -- - Jay in Florida 2004-02-21 20:42:30 (1049 views)
    • They're Not??? OOOPS! - Jay in Florida 2004-02-21 20:21:12 (1532 views)
  • Jay, thank you! Great photo/description, I'll never pay - wayne 2004-02-21 20:17:36 (1388 views)