Plug-leads

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   Replaced mine (E34 520i) yesterday, with a set of �22.00 aftermarket ones.  Original set is approx �200 (Gimme a break!!!)  
The old girl had started to sound a bit lumpy, and I put a new Dizzy cap and arm on last month, so I decided to do the leads.
The only problem is the CIS, the Cylinder Identification Sensor, which is pre-fitted to lead number 6.  The ring thing.
After examination of the longest lead in my new set, it was simply a matter of sliding back the rubber boot from the Dizzy cap end, un-picking the crimping, removing the fitting, sliding on the CIS, re-crimping with a combination of pliers and crimping pliers.  I replaced the leads one-by-one.  Two of them were knackered!  The Dizzy end literally came off with a slight tug.  Bad thing!.
Anyway, lumpiness has gone, the whole job...Including removal/replacement of all plugs to put the nut on the top, because the new leads require such.......took 1 hour.

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Old shape! Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 08-January-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 497	Topic: Plug-leads Posted: 20-April-2004 at 09:34
	Replaced mine (E34 520i) yesterday, with a set of �22.00 aftermarket ones. Original set is approx �200 (Gimme a break!!!) The old girl had started to sound a bit lumpy, and I put a new Dizzy cap and arm on last month, so I decided to do the leads. The only problem is the CIS, the Cylinder Identification Sensor, which is pre-fitted to lead number 6. The ring thing. After examination of the longest lead in my new set, it was simply a matter of sliding back the rubber boot from the Dizzy cap end, un-picking the crimping, removing the fitting, sliding on the CIS, re-crimping with a combination of pliers and crimping pliers. I replaced the leads one-by-one. Two of them were knackered! The Dizzy end literally came off with a slight tug. Bad thing!. Anyway, lumpiness has gone, the whole job...Including removal/replacement of all plugs to put the nut on the top, because the new leads require such.......took 1 hour.
	Paul DH 1994 E38 "Proud owner of a "3/4 engined E37.9 that's almost a real car with real paint...WITH 6 WASHER JETS!" 1989 520i (E34) Gone 1988 320i Coupe (E30) Gone 1995 520 Estate (E34) (Wife) 1992 320i SE OBC (E36) (Wife) Gone 1988 320i Saloon (E30) (Wife) Gone

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