£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.

[Egbert Nobacon]

I think also you will need 12 as I believe there are two per cylinder on these .

[.Flyer]

MB Part number is: A0041591903 26 (£7.36 before discount, plus VAT).

These others, I believe, are equivalent:
NGK PFR5G-11
Denso PK16PR-L11
Champion KC11PYP
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.

[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.

[.Flyer]

He does do post-96 cars; mine's a '99 and he has changed the plugs and gearbox oil. Next up is wheel bearings, ball joints, brake fluid, brake lines.

Will tell him he needs to update the site...

[mergli]

Ian at 124works did the rear brakes on my CLK (99) with genuine parts (pads/discs/shoes) for half what MB quoted. Highly recommended.

[steve-p]

Mine need doing - at 106K it appears to be on the original plugs still, as I have complete history but no record of them ever being changed. The dealer pulled a couple to check them last week when it was serviced and said they are worn but still serviceable. However the MAF was knackered, which I already suspected due to a lack of power above 4,500 rpm.

[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!

[steve-p]

Ian B said:

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!

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.

[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

[steve-p]

The engine bay in the E class might be more cramped than the one described, which is an ML. Perhaps I'll take the engine cover off and have a look at the weekend.

[Parrot of Doom]

www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1

For all your MB diagramatic needs

[ssray]

£335+parts to change a lightbulb on london underground-and you thought mercs were expensive.
Ray

[124works]

Hello, my name is Ian Walker. I am the 124works person mentioned by Flyer. Just an update firstly. Yes my web site says pre 1996 but don't let that put you off. I am quite capable of general work on more modern Mb's. Now ref plugs on either a V6 or V8. There are two tricky bits. Firstly removing the plug leads. They don't come off straight, they are angled towards each other. I have made a tool especially for this task. Secondly the plugs on pot 6 or 8. You have about 3 inches of room in which to work. I found the best way to remove those plugs is with a 3/8 inch air ratchet. Please note that no bolts / plugs or any other fasterer's are put in under air power. I hope this helps anyone who wants to save money.

[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.

[Parrot of Doom]

124works said:

Hello, my name is Ian Walker. I am the 124works person mentioned by Flyer. Just an update firstly. Yes my web site says pre 1996 but don't let that put you off. I am quite capable of general work on more modern Mb's. Now ref plugs on either a V6 or V8. There are two tricky bits. Firstly removing the plug leads. They don't come off straight, they are angled towards each other. I have made a tool especially for this task. Secondly the plugs on pot 6 or 8. You have about 3 inches of room in which to work. I found the best way to remove those plugs is with a 3/8 inch air ratchet. Please note that no bolts / plugs or any other fasterer's are put in under air power. I hope this helps anyone who wants to save money.

Hello Ian. You get around

[124works]

Parrot of Doom said:

124works said:

Hello, my name is Ian Walker. I am the 124works person mentioned by Flyer. Just an update firstly. Yes my web site says pre 1996 but don't let that put you off. I am quite capable of general work on more modern Mb's. Now ref plugs on either a V6 or V8. There are two tricky bits. Firstly removing the plug leads. They don't come off straight, they are angled towards each other. I have made a tool especially for this task. Secondly the plugs on pot 6 or 8. You have about 3 inches of room in which to work. I found the best way to remove those plugs is with a 3/8 inch air ratchet. Please note that no bolts / plugs or any other fasterer's are put in under air power. I hope this helps anyone who wants to save money.

Hello Ian. You get around

As do you too, thats 3 to my counting

[Kinky]

124works said:

Parrot of Doom said:

Hello Ian. You get around

As do you too, thats 3 to my counting

* cough cough *