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I was just looking at getting some opinions on when to change my spark plugs. I currently have the original plugs and put 30k miles on them. I just had the jcw kit put in and was wondering when I should change them. With the kit, I'm supposed to change every other oil change, which is about 30k miles according to the obc.
Should I change them now cause they already have 30k on them? Should I wait for the second oil change which would be in another 30k?
Or should I change them in about 15k to split the difference?
What does everyone think?
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I was in the same situation you were and I went ahead and changed them. It is very easy to do. The do require a 14mm 12 point deep well socket.
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I think I'll go ahead and do it then. I may have some questions for you later on. It seems easy enough. Is it hard taking the wires off? Is there a torque setting for the plugs?
__________________ Nigel, "The Green Hornet" 07 MCSa BRG/W, white bonnet stripes, Cold weather, Sport, Premium, Convenience, Audio, whtie turns, rear fogs, PDC, Nav, Chrome int, anthracite headliner, English Oak. JCW Engine Kit, JCW Strut Brace, JCW Side Scuttles, JCW Alcantara Auto Shifter, JCW Alcantara Steering Wheel, JCW Sport Brake Kit, JCW Aero Kit II
Ordered 9/7/07, Built 9/23/07, Delivered10/13/07
The coil-pack on top of the spark plug has a quick-disconnect connector that with a small screw driver will easily come off.
I did not buy the expensive spark plug socket with the rubber plug insert. I use a small piece of bubbble wrap to hold the plug in the socket.
I do not remember the torque spec. It will either be on the furum here or your MINI dealer can give it to you. I also think it was printed on the spark plug box.
Do not forget the spark plug boot grease and anti-sieze for the spark plug threads.
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Some people say that I will never get the money out of my MINI that I have put into it. I say, "I get my money's worth everytime I hit the ignition button".
Mods: RMW tuned with many mods... 213.9WHP / 227ftlbs Wheel Torque
I have a really bad hesitation when I accelerate, but only when the temp outside is hotter than 70 degrees. Could it be due to my spark plugs?Does anyone have advice on this issue?
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