Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: BMW E31 models. Ok, so a few weeks ago I stripped down my 14 year old charcoal canister filter so see what was in it. I pretty much expected it to be destruction testing but it was actually pretty straightforward. With my […]

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all M7x V12 engines (750 and 850 BMW models). OK then, the next few “How To’s” are going to be in all sorts of different order but rather than do a “How to rebuild an E31” post, I am going to section […]

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 […]

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 […]

Article by: 8Tech Article applies to: all models with the M70 V12 engine. Ok, so the next chapter in my eagerly awaited, is how to install an engine oil cooler on the V12. I have a slight advantage as with a CSi I already have one but with the mods […]

Ping or preignition. The sound of a marbles rattling around in your engine while lugging, the engine. Known as the high gear, low RPM ping. This can be caused by any number of things but because our BMW’s are electronically controlled it can typically only be caused by two things. […]