Perpetual PITA: 2008 BMW 128i
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(12-15-2020, 01:41 PM).RJ Wrote: Replace the coils while you're in there, especially if age is unknown - and - inspect the valve cover gasket where the valvetronic sensor plugs in, or just replace it while you're working in there.


Absolutely. I'll hold off on coils until one fails. It's a simple enough job. Sparkplug replacement is to hopefully prolong coil life. Absolutely will have a microscope on the valve cover gasket and that sensor. I got the PPI shop to check it before I bought it and they said it was clean/oil free.
Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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Perpetual PITA: 2008 BMW 128i - by Senor_Taylor - 12-14-2020, 09:52 AM
RE: Perpetual PITA: 2008 BMW 128i - by .RJ - 12-14-2020, 05:39 PM
RE: Perpetual PITA: 2008 BMW 128i - by .RJ - 12-15-2020, 01:41 PM
RE: Perpetual PITA: 2008 BMW 128i - by Senor_Taylor - 12-15-2020, 02:19 PM
RE: Perpetual PITA: 2008 BMW 128i - by .RJ - 12-21-2020, 10:08 PM
RE: Perpetual PITA: 2008 BMW 128i - by .RJ - 12-22-2020, 10:28 AM

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