£333 To Change Spark Plugs on E320

[Ian B]

As it costs £333 to get the spark plugs changed at the dealers, I am going to do it myself.
If anyone can answer these two questions I would be most grateful:

1) What is the part number of the Bosch spark plugs recommended for my car?
2) What should the gap be?

It's for a 1998, E320 (W210) V6, 112.941, I've scoured the handbook for this info and can't find it anywhere.

Cheers guys.

[Ian B]

.Flyer said:

Bosch F8DPER

I see you are in Blackpool; a chap (Ian) I know in Freckleton does MB servicing and replaced all (12) my spark plugs (same engine) for a very reasonable sum - 124works, recommended.

Cheers for the spark plug info.
I had a quick look on Ian's website but he states that he only does pre-1996 Mercs, but he will still be a useful contact to know.

[Ian B]

Just to let you know, I've now ordered my sparkers from here...
www.gsfcarparts.com/
They were only £4.05 each (+ Vodka And Tonic), with free delivery.

That's saved me a few hundred quid!

[Ian B]

It's not too bad (allegedly), I found this pictorial DIY guide which doesn't look too tricky...

www.benzworld.org/forums/w163-m-class/1171331-i-just-replaced-my-spark-plugs.html

[Ian B]

steve-p said:

You haven't fitted them yet It's supposed to be a pig of a job which is why the labour charge is so high. I'll be interested to hear how you get on though, as I am tempted to do it myself unless it's a complete nightmare.

Steve, I did them this afternoon, it was time consuming (about 2 hours) but straightforward enough. I just did everything methodically and took my time. It is very satisfying to have saved hundreds of pounds - and I quite enjoyed doing it!

[Ian B]

124works said:

Hello, my name is Ian Walker. I am the 124works person...

Hi Ian, it's good to know you are nearby. I'll probably give you a call soon as I need a few jobs doing.