Changing Spark Plugs

I have always had my 1991 300SE professionally maintained, but now that I am retired and have more time and less money, I would like to start doing some of the routine maintenance myself. It needs new plugs, so I thought that would be a good start (I used to tune up my American cars when I was young and never had any problems, but that was back in the carburetor and points days).

I assume that it has Bosch plugs in it - should I continue to use them? Can anyone tell me the plug number and gap and torque specifications for this engine? Any special tools or procedures required?

Thanks,

Jim Norfolk

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JAWs
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Yes, it came with bosch plugs and you should use the same ones (these cars don't like platnium tipped and all that stuff). I don't know which ones the

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marlinspike

Good project for a retiree, I do the same.

No special tools needed except a deep socket for the spark plugs, any parts store that sells Bosch can tell you the plug # that's needed, the gap is 32/1000 INCH. Gap the plugs before installing them. Torque to 19 ft lbs. Don't mix up the ignition wires.

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T.G. Lambach

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marlinspike

Stay with Bosch Super Plug... if you buy it, it comes already pre-gapped so you just put them in. Any other brands, you will need to gap them.

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Tiger

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