Where to get BMW spark plug tool?

Team503 · 01-13-2015, 03:24 PM

I'm misfiring and have picked up new plugs to swap in (and will replace coils as needed - $75 per coil ain't cheap). However, the dealership won't sell me the spark plug tool, and Autozone and O'Rielly don't have it.

Anyone know where I can get one, preferably in the Austin area? Or can I use a generic spark plug socket?

michael1972 · 01-13-2015, 03:30 PM

ECS tuning

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...ket/ES2561145/

ferocity02 · 01-13-2015, 03:31 PM

I got mine on eBay for $14.

Newb54 · 01-13-2015, 03:36 PM

Yeah, don't know if you'd want to wait for shipping while you're mis-firing but online will probably be your best bet. BMS has it for $19 & shipping is usually very quick.

http://www.burgertuning.com/N54_BMW_...t_adapter.html

335NJ · 01-13-2015, 03:40 PM

Got mine on Amazon for $13

musc · 01-13-2015, 03:52 PM

I have the BMS one and have been happy with it.

brewnami · 01-13-2015, 04:14 PM

I have the BMS one as well. Great tool.

01-13-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by musc

I have the BMS one and have been happy with it.

^^^

mex2309 · 01-13-2015, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335NJ

Got mine on Amazon for $13

have the link on amazon?

chepy24 · 01-13-2015, 04:30 PM

bms one

335NJ · 01-13-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mex2309

have the link on amazon?

CTA Tools 2376 Spark Plug Socket - 14-Millimeters by 12-Point https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EDN3V0G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jvzTub1T78SYE

I'm at work so I looked it up quickly, almost positive that's the one.

mex2309 · 01-13-2015, 05:09 PM

thank you! cheap cheap!

Snypa · 01-13-2015, 05:10 PM

Amazon....Prime !

335NJ · 01-13-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mex2309

thank you! cheap cheap!

Generally, a socket isn't something I'd cheap out on, so just make sure you don't over torque anything since the cheaper socket is likely made of cheap metal. I know plenty of people that have used the one I have with no issue though!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-13-2015, 05:20 PM

The BMS socket has a magnet inside that holds the plug as you raise and lower it. It's a critical feature especially when installing.

Mike

Spoolin1 · 01-13-2015, 07:23 PM

I ordered all 6 oem plugs and the tool off of Amazon for like $85 shipped.

HazChem · 01-13-2015, 07:59 PM

+1 on BMS socket with magnet. Made the installation very easy and fast. It's a few $ more but worth it for peace of mind.

http://www.amazon.com/Specialty-Spar...rk+plug+socket

riczon.335i · 01-14-2015, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by mex2309

have the link on amazon?

CTA Tools 2376 Spark Plug Socket - 14-Millimeters by 12-Point https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EDN3V0G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jvzTub1T78SYE

I'm at work so I looked it up quickly, almost positive that's the one.

Just used this one a couple days ago to swap out new plugs, worked just fine!

SmellyGreek · 08-26-2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by riczon.335i

Just used this one a couple days ago to swap out new plugs, worked just fine!

Same, if anything it gripped the plug a little too tight, would break the extension off once or twice during installation of new plugs.

TrollToll · 08-26-2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SmellyGreek

Same, if anything it gripped the plug a little too tight, would break the extension off once or twice during installation of new plugs.

You know you quoted a post from almost 2 years ago?

JasW · 08-26-2016, 01:12 PM

Cheez it, kids, the forum cops are here.

terryd5150 · 08-27-2016, 01:26 PM

I'm generally not one to openly rep specific vendors or products over competitors; however, from my own experience the BMS socket with the integrated magnet has been the best socket I've used personally.

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Team503 Nerd 133 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sport/Auto/Luxury Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dublin iTrader: (5)	Where to get BMW spark plug tool? I'm misfiring and have picked up new plugs to swap in (and will replace coils as needed - $75 per coil ain't cheap). However, the dealership won't sell me the spark plug tool, and Autozone and O'Rielly don't have it. Anyone know where I can get one, preferably in the Austin area? Or can I use a generic spark plug socket? __________________ 2009 E92 335i Sport 6AT - Finished, sold Transport for Ireland - LEAP Pass with TFI smartapp because cars are stupid expensive in Ireland
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Newb54 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: central california iTrader: (0)	Yeah, don't know if you'd want to wait for shipping while you're mis-firing but online will probably be your best bet. BMS has it for $19 & shipping is usually very quick. http://www.burgertuning.com/N54_BMW_...t_adapter.html
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335NJ Colonel 538 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	Got mine on Amazon for $13
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brewnami Major 104 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (5)	I have the BMS one as well. Great tool.
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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 5098 Rep 116,225 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	The BMS socket has a magnet inside that holds the plug as you raise and lower it. It's a critical feature especially when installing. Mike
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Spoolin1 First Lieutenant 64 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sellersburg, IN iTrader: (1)	I ordered all 6 oem plugs and the tool off of Amazon for like $85 shipped. __________________ 11 E92 ZCP 02 Honda S2000 -741 whp 471 wtq (dynojet) @ 29.6 psi on e85; now on 34 psi, 800+ whp.
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HazChem First Lieutenant 270 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2019 BSM M2C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NW Ohio iTrader: (8) Garage List 2019 M2 Competition [9.75] 2008 335i Coupe [9.00]	+1 on BMS socket with magnet. Made the installation very easy and fast. It's a few $ more but worth it for peace of mind. http://www.amazon.com/Specialty-Spar...rk+plug+socket
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