E55K plugs

[TDE1]

Spent the afternoon chewing my nails over my decision to source plugs myself and have them fitted by a reputable MB indie, rather than let MB do it. I don't trust myself not to bugger up a thread or break wires.

MB had quoted c£450.

I got 16 NKGs for £120 and indie charged £100 to fit. Just collected it. All went fine, car goes perfect. Dunno why I got myself into such a state!

Just thought I'd share that.

 

[automaniaman]

Money well spent IMO....

 

[Mrhanky]

Great result, £450 is a joke for that job. Which indy did the job for you?

 

[ChrisA]

£7.50 each.........nice job!! Which ones?

 

[TDE1]

£7.50 each.........nice job!! Which ones?

LFR6A. The factor didn't stock the one step colder (LFR7, IIRC?) but mine isn't modded so happy enough.

 

[ChrisA]

That's what I have, NGK ILFR7H. Best price £9.81 so not a bad deal off fleabay

 

[TDE1]

Great result, £450 is a joke for that job. Which indy did the job for you?

St John's Garage. The owner is ex MB tech, and I was recommended to try him by colleagues years ago. It was worth the plunge. And the little waiting room was full of repeat customers.

 

[Mrhanky]

St John's Garage. The owner is ex MB tech, and I was recommended to try him by colleagues years ago. It was worth the plunge. And the little waiting room was full of repeat customers.

Thanks will remember that for a local solution.

 

[Alps]

i dont the plugs myself a few hours later they were in, prob safer using an idie as they do it all the time... i think my plugs will need doing before the next service.

 

[merc85]

LFR6A. The factor didn't stock the one step colder (LFR7, IIRC?) but mine isn't modded so happy enough.

Surly going for a copper core plug in false economy? you will have to change the plugs again thousands of miles before the iridium tipped ones.

Why skimp on such a important part for a performance vehicle?

 

[Mrhanky]

i dont the plugs myself a few hours later they were in, prob safer using an idie as they do it all the time... i think my plugs will need doing before the next service.

It took MSL two hours to do mine as one plug was seized. I was very grateful as I nearly did it myself. In true Acid style he only charged my an extra tenner.

 

[TDE1]

Surly going for a copper core plug in false economy? you will have to change the plugs again thousands of miles before the iridium tipped ones.

Why skimp on such a important part for a performance vehicle?

My bad there with the description.

They are ILFR6A. They are iridium tipped.

Well spotted though!

 

[merc85]

My bad there with the description.

They are ILFR6A. They are iridium tipped.

Well spotted though!

Thats cool, got worried there for a second lol

 

[TDE1]

Just double checked - phew!

 

[John]

Nice one Tim - few car tokens saved!

I think you did the right thing using an inde. I just know I would end up with cut and sore hands doing it myself - especially in the colder weather.

Was easier in my yoof as I often only had 4 to do!

 

[TDE1]

It took MSL two hours to do mine as one plug was seized. I was very grateful as I nearly did it myself. In true Acid style he only charged my an extra tenner.

He's a proper gent. I struggle for time, else would have been up there like a shot.

 

[TDE1]

Nice one Tim - few car tokens saved!

I think you did the right thing using an inde. I just know I would end up with cut and sore hands doing it myself - especially in the colder weather.

Was easier in my yoof as I often only had 4 to do!

Yeh, know what you mean John. The rear ones look like proper awkward beggars. The guy already had a home-made tool to hand.

 

[Mrhanky]

He's a proper gent. I struggle for time, else would have been up there like a shot.

Yes that's the problem, never enough time these days.

 

[Major774]

I have done mine a few weeks ago, easy DIY for the home mechanic with a few tools and a cup of tea The rear plugs are easy... No special tool required (all done with a 17mm spanner and socket set).

That is a good price for a indie to change.

 

[Alps]

its a nice engine to work on tbh, most stuff is accessable.

its when things get stuck that makes it a pig of a job