Courtesy of @t-tony, @Mint, @Carl Brown et al at #ZedShedMidlands
How to Guide provided by @ktnez99
Remove the rocket cover by using a 10mm socket on the 2 nuts. Using a spark plug socket extension and ratchet, remove the 6 spark plugs.
Remember to keep all screws and nuts in a safe place and don’t get confused with the old and new spark plugs.
We found the 3 back spark plug holes contained excessive oil. Because of this excess oil, we put 4 new spark plugs in from the front and 2 old spark plugs in the 2 back spark plug holes. Tony then sprayed brake cleaner in the 2 back spark plug holes and blew the brake cleaner out with a compressor.
Reassemble the 6 spark plug covers ensuring all connectors are securely pushed in and clipped down.
Screw each spark plug’s 2 bolts into 4 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions.
Don’t forget to put the Earth straps back on each spark plug after installing all 6 new spark plugs.
Remove the air filter cover and the old air filter, vacuum out the inside to ensure there is no debris such as dried leaves and rubbish off the road inside and then slot in the new air filter and re-seal the unit.
Start the engine to warm the old engine oil which ensures it comes out easier as it’s thinner inconsistency.
Lift the dipstick to enable the air and the oil out easily.
Loosen the oil cap.
Jack both front jack points so the car is elevated up.
Now remove the oil sump plug ensuring the collection tray is in the correct position @Grumps
Remove the seal from the top of the oil filter housing. Drips occur of the old oil.
Clean the oil filter cap with multi-purpose cleaner (brake clutch cleaner).
Pop the spindle and cap back together and then add the oil filter and seal.
Rub a little of the new oil around this filter.
Use a 36mm socket on a ratchet to tighten the oil filter.
When all the oil has fully drained out of the engine, refit the sump plug with the new copper washer.
You’ll need the following tools to change the fuel filter:
You’ll see a rubber pipe at either end of this cylindrical tube-like component and pipe clips.
Obviously, dispose of all used oil and petrol from the old fuel filter safely and responsibly.
Reassembly is the reverse procedure.
10mm socket is used for the bracket that holds the fuel filter to the car.
Use the 5mm socket for tightening the pipe clips.
Position the heat shield cover over the new and fitted fuel filter and secure in place with the 4 nuts that you’ve unscrewed and retained in a safe place to change the filter.
Back to the engine’s oil change now. Lower the nearside after fitting the new fuel filter.
Using a funnel, place this in the oil filler hole and gradually fill with the new engine oil. Check the level of the new oil using the dipstick. At 5 litres, slowly add oil a little at a time, roughly ½ a pint or 250ml at a time as you don’t want to overfill the engine, and keep checking the level using the dipstick.
Run the engine at idle until the oil pressure light goes out and then re-check the oil level using the dipstick - wait a few minutes for the oil level to settle. Once the level is reached, seal the oil cap back in position. If the engine won’t start straight away after changing the fuel filter, simply turn the ignition to pressurise the fuel system.
Cleaning the engine is optional!
All in all, another great day of banter, butties and business concluded courtesy of @t-tony's and Shirl's very generous hosting of #ZedShedMidlands.
Cheers everyone that took part and we hope you find this “How to…” guide of use.
Until the next #ZedShedMidlands,
Ciao!
PS: Here's a link for anyone that's interested to download the pdf file on this "How to..." guide:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qt0kv486w9rn02u/How to Z3 2.8L 1999 Full Service.pdf?dl=0
How to Guide provided by @ktnez99
Remove the rocket cover by using a 10mm socket on the 2 nuts. Using a spark plug socket extension and ratchet, remove the 6 spark plugs.
Remember to keep all screws and nuts in a safe place and don’t get confused with the old and new spark plugs.
We found the 3 back spark plug holes contained excessive oil. Because of this excess oil, we put 4 new spark plugs in from the front and 2 old spark plugs in the 2 back spark plug holes. Tony then sprayed brake cleaner in the 2 back spark plug holes and blew the brake cleaner out with a compressor.
Reassemble the 6 spark plug covers ensuring all connectors are securely pushed in and clipped down.
Screw each spark plug’s 2 bolts into 4 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions.
Don’t forget to put the Earth straps back on each spark plug after installing all 6 new spark plugs.
Remove the air filter cover and the old air filter, vacuum out the inside to ensure there is no debris such as dried leaves and rubbish off the road inside and then slot in the new air filter and re-seal the unit.
Start the engine to warm the old engine oil which ensures it comes out easier as it’s thinner inconsistency.
Lift the dipstick to enable the air and the oil out easily.
Loosen the oil cap.
Jack both front jack points so the car is elevated up.
Now remove the oil sump plug ensuring the collection tray is in the correct position @Grumps
Remove the seal from the top of the oil filter housing. Drips occur of the old oil.
Clean the oil filter cap with multi-purpose cleaner (brake clutch cleaner).
Pop the spindle and cap back together and then add the oil filter and seal.
Rub a little of the new oil around this filter.
Use a 36mm socket on a ratchet to tighten the oil filter.
When all the oil has fully drained out of the engine, refit the sump plug with the new copper washer.
You’ll need the following tools to change the fuel filter:
- 5mm deep socket
- 2 x grips to clamp off vice-like the rubber pipes either end of the fuel filter.
- 10mm deep socket for the heat shield removal which also fits the bracket that fits the filter to the car
- Trim tool to remove the fuel filter
You’ll see a rubber pipe at either end of this cylindrical tube-like component and pipe clips.
Obviously, dispose of all used oil and petrol from the old fuel filter safely and responsibly.
Reassembly is the reverse procedure.
10mm socket is used for the bracket that holds the fuel filter to the car.
Use the 5mm socket for tightening the pipe clips.
Position the heat shield cover over the new and fitted fuel filter and secure in place with the 4 nuts that you’ve unscrewed and retained in a safe place to change the filter.
Back to the engine’s oil change now. Lower the nearside after fitting the new fuel filter.
Using a funnel, place this in the oil filler hole and gradually fill with the new engine oil. Check the level of the new oil using the dipstick. At 5 litres, slowly add oil a little at a time, roughly ½ a pint or 250ml at a time as you don’t want to overfill the engine, and keep checking the level using the dipstick.
Run the engine at idle until the oil pressure light goes out and then re-check the oil level using the dipstick - wait a few minutes for the oil level to settle. Once the level is reached, seal the oil cap back in position. If the engine won’t start straight away after changing the fuel filter, simply turn the ignition to pressurise the fuel system.
Cleaning the engine is optional!
All in all, another great day of banter, butties and business concluded courtesy of @t-tony's and Shirl's very generous hosting of #ZedShedMidlands.
Cheers everyone that took part and we hope you find this “How to…” guide of use.
Until the next #ZedShedMidlands,
Ciao!
PS: Here's a link for anyone that's interested to download the pdf file on this "How to..." guide:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qt0kv486w9rn02u/How to Z3 2.8L 1999 Full Service.pdf?dl=0
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