Topic: Engine

Banjo Bolts Install M70 (V12)

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all SOHC V12 BMW models. Ok, so continuing on from my last post on camshaft timing, I am elaborating on the delights of a BJ, (Banjo Job), that is so necessary on the V12. When I stripped down the top end of […]

Refit Intake Manifolds M70 (V12)

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all e31, e32, and e38 BMW models with the M7x engine. Unfortunately, I need to apologize before I do this post because I did not keep stopping during the procedure to take photos. There is so many nuts and bolts to attend […]

Bosch Injector Rebuild

Article by: Michael Oswald Article applies to: all BMW models with the low impedance Bosch injectors. Problem: After installing a Perfect Power SMT-6 piggyback computer, I wanted to install new / used Bosch 24# blue top injectors. The SMT-6 has already been set up for these injectors. So, I went […]

The BMW Nikasil Issue

Article by: Simon Worby Article applies to: E31, E32, E34, E36, and E38 models with aluminum blocks most notably the following: 320i, 323i, 328i, 520i, 523i, 528i, 530i, 540i, 728i, 730i, 740i(l), 840i What is the “Nikasil issue”? The “Nikasil issue” is a serious problem that affects all BMW motor […]