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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 […]
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 […]
Re-posted By: Green Lagoon Article applies to: applies to all BMW M30 engine blocks. Disclaimer: This valuable information is getting lost on the internet as time goes on. I am not the original author of this content. It was posted in various threads on m5board.com and e34m5.de. I am just […]
Article by: SSY Models: All E31, E32, E34, E38, and E39 models with the V8 engine. Covers air intake plenum removal and cooling system maintenance. Warning – I wrote this to help other E38 owners, I assume no responsibility for any damage, failure, and/or person injury from following the procedure […]
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: all BMW models with the M30 engine (this article was written with a 730i). This initially looks like a formidable job but once you get the splash guard off the lower-front engine area it’s really very simple. Not so simple is getting the correct […]
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: all models with the M30 big six engine (this article was written with a 730i). A vibration felt through the steering while starting the car was my cue that the engine mounts had failed. The replacement procedure involves raising the engine about 5 cm […]