Article by: Dudsky-E36 Applies to: Most BMWs with an idle control valve. This write up is for an E36 M50 engine, but others will be very similar in execution. Rough idling can mean your Idle Control Valve is dirty and sticking. This should take under an hour to do, and […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
ICV (Idle Control Valve) Cleaning
Article by: Dudsky-E36 Applies to: Most BMWs with an idle control valve. This write up is for an E36 M50 engine, but others will be very similar in execution. Rough idling can mean your Idle Control Valve is dirty and sticking. This should take under an hour to do, and […]
Installing an Aftermarket E36 Catback Exhaust (Stromung)
Article by: billycuth Applies to: BMW e36 models. Well, I know this is simple, but as with any mod, you run into a little modifying here and there, or you are left to come up with some sort of game-plan. Let me preface this DIY with one simple notion. Make […]
Spark Plug Replacement & Compression Test
Article by: Dudesky_E36 Applies to: All BMW models with small variations. Spark plugs should be replaced every 10,000mi or once a year. It’s a fairly simple process and takes less than a half hour to do. It is however important to take your time and pay attention to detail because […]
Spark Plug Replacement & Compression Test
Article by: Dudesky_E36 Applies to: All BMW models with small variations. Spark plugs should be replaced every 10,000mi or once a year. It’s a fairly simple process and takes less than a half hour to do. It is however important to take your time and pay attention to detail because […]
Spark Plug Replacement & Compression Test
Article by: Dudesky_E36 Applies to: All BMW models with small variations. Spark plugs should be replaced every 10,000mi or once a year. It’s a fairly simple process and takes less than a half hour to do. It is however important to take your time and pay attention to detail because […]