I am doing my homework prior to swapping my engine. I have a 2012 550i that had the dreaded timing chain stretch failure. New engine is on its way from Germany. I discovered your channel and like your style. My 1st Beemer was 2011 535xi that I loved. I had 0 issues. I know this swap will test all my patience. I had 25 years in motorsports, 15 professionally. Indycars & Prototypes. If this is more difficult than a 1999 Lola B98/10 I’ll let you know….
Amazing video thank you. Please make mire N63 videos. Most of this engines have a turbo cooler line leak which is pretty intensive. Would be great to see one being done.
I used these NGK 97506 plugs in my 2019 X5 50i gapped at .022 and now getting misfires. engine is not tuned, stock. are the plugs only for tuned engine? thanks for your great video.
Replaced my 2013 F06 650i spark plugs x8 with Bosch ZR5TPP33. According to mechanic it doesn't look like the spark plugs have been replace before, 123K km. Car idle and runs smoother and seem to fix my car problem where the engine sometime almost dies off when slowing to a stop.
Do you use a small amount dielectric at the ends of the coils before attaching to the plug at all? I've heard some mixed answers on this for this particular motor.
A tiny bit won't hurt anything in my opinion but I'm not sure if there is an official stance from BMW. I know when you get aftermarket coils, they sometimes come pre-installed with some grease.
Does anyone have a solution for the airbox not releasing to get to the coils and plugs? My '18 G30 M550i is sitting in my garage with everything released and I cannot get the airbox to release!!!! At 4:44 time stamp is where I am stuck. I have tried prying with wrenches but I cannot get the airbox to budge. Please anyone, someone help!!!
@@jaykwob Yes, I did. What holds the airbox in place are 4-6 rubber grommets that sit solidly in rubber divots on the engine housing. Look at the underside of your acoustic/engine cover that has the BMW M logo and colors on it. This is the first piece you have to remove after opening the hood. This has the same type of connectors on it for reference. You and I apparently have really tight grommets, but if you take a pry bar and slide it between the airbox and the engine cover, and gently begin prying the air box up all around the air box. After a few minutes, I felt the first grommet give and then I had some play in the air box. Keep doing this until you break those connections all the way around the air box. Then you can lift it right out! Let me know if you need any more help!
Just what I was looking for! Thanks for the detailed guide for changing the plugs.
I am doing my homework prior to swapping my engine. I have a 2012 550i that had the dreaded timing chain stretch failure. New engine is on its way from Germany. I discovered your channel and like your style. My 1st Beemer was 2011 535xi that I loved. I had 0 issues. I know this swap will test all my patience. I had 25 years in motorsports, 15 professionally. Indycars & Prototypes. If this is more difficult than a 1999 Lola B98/10 I’ll let you know….
Appreciate that and best of luck with it! Let us know how it turns out
Amazing video thank you.
Please make mire N63 videos. Most of this engines have a turbo cooler line leak which is pretty intensive. Would be great to see one being done.
Love the new garage! Lookin real good! Great work. Helpful as always! 👍
Thanks Ryan! Much appreciated :)
Wow. Very informative, along some tips and recommendations. Great content. I would not have the patience with someone recording me 😂
Good video Cliff...nice big garage too!!!..keep up the good work 👏 👍
Thanks Frank! We are definitely excited for the space :)
Thanks a lot for the guide… Exactly what I was looking for 👍👍👍
Awesome video
Glad to help!
Thanks for there great video! Quick safety question, do the batteries have to be disconnected for this job?
I used these NGK 97506 plugs in my 2019 X5 50i gapped at .022 and now getting misfires. engine is not tuned, stock. are the plugs only for tuned engine? thanks for your great video.
Replaced my 2013 F06 650i spark plugs x8 with Bosch ZR5TPP33. According to mechanic it doesn't look like the spark plugs have been replace before, 123K km. Car idle and runs smoother and seem to fix my car problem where the engine sometime almost dies off when slowing to a stop.
Glad it is better! Those were definitely due for a change
Thanks you just saved me $800+ from the dealer
Great video, well explained! Thank you!
Glad to help!
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Do you use a small amount dielectric at the ends of the coils before attaching to the plug at all? I've heard some mixed answers on this for this particular motor.
A tiny bit won't hurt anything in my opinion but I'm not sure if there is an official stance from BMW. I know when you get aftermarket coils, they sometimes come pre-installed with some grease.
Thanks a bunch for your reply, I appreciate it and the content!
Question, i have a 2011 bmw 550i, im going to be installing my downpipe soon, do i need to change my spark plugs too? or add charge pipes?
Currently on stage 2 right now how much should i gap it?
What should the gap be on those spark plugs for a stock ecu?
Normally it is between .03-.032 but always check with your dealer or tuner to use the gap that they recommend for your vehicle.
How did u pop it up so easy i cant even move ny air box
Does anyone have a solution for the airbox not releasing to get to the coils and plugs? My '18 G30 M550i is sitting in my garage with everything released and I cannot get the airbox to release!!!! At 4:44 time stamp is where I am stuck. I have tried prying with wrenches but I cannot get the airbox to budge. Please anyone, someone help!!!
I have the same issue! Did you end up finding a solution??
@@jaykwob Yes, I did. What holds the airbox in place are 4-6 rubber grommets that sit solidly in rubber divots on the engine housing. Look at the underside of your acoustic/engine cover that has the BMW M logo and colors on it. This is the first piece you have to remove after opening the hood. This has the same type of connectors on it for reference. You and I apparently have really tight grommets, but if you take a pry bar and slide it between the airbox and the engine cover, and gently begin prying the air box up all around the air box. After a few minutes, I felt the first grommet give and then I had some play in the air box. Keep doing this until you break those connections all the way around the air box. Then you can lift it right out! Let me know if you need any more help!
Where were the coils? I imagine they're even easier to replace
where are you located
So much work! N52 easier to work on!
Awesome video
How often should the coil packs get replaced?
That is what I have been searching for as well.
100K is a decent rule of thumb. Of course they can go bad earlier but not often