contact148

need to change my plugs I bought them but looking at it ive decided id rather pay to have them changed so what should i expect the dealer to charge time wise for replacing all 12 plugs??

(ive rebuilt engines and trannies on several cars just cant be bothered to spend the time and effort to do the plugs)

laneshift

With all due respect, contact, the plugs, with your experience, should really only take 30-45 minutes..

The dealership will overcharge you. If you must, perhaps take the car and new plugs to a european car shop to do. It'll save you.

contact148

ya i know looks like a PITA and i dont really want to buy the MB spark plug socket as ill likely only every change these plugs once and ill likely never need the socket again

laneshift

You don't need to buy the socket, honestly! I just used a regular hex and extension for a few of the hard to reach plugs. It was less than 10 dollars at auto-zone.

contact148

what were the hardest ones?? ill try those 1st and if those are doable ill do the job the plugs look like they are far in thru

laneshift

The plugs were easy to remove. The plug wires needed some loosening and patience. Everything closer to the firewall is a bit harder to access because of the limited space.

contact148

well i used a wrench 18mm to pry off the front pass side plug wire that was easy enough but that plug sure looked deep in the head I mean you wont even be able to see them it will be by feel alone im guessing