Article by: AHenry014 Article applies to: all models with the crap pulley driven viscous clutch fan. This is installed on my v8 car, a ’94 touring with the b40/6spd swap. I first installed it on the stock radiator 540i/6 rad with minor trimming to the Volvo shroud, and it is […]
Topic: Engine
Timing Chain Tensioner (V8)
Article by:Jblindy Article applies to: all models with the M60/M62/S62 V8 engine. Symptoms were a diesel-like rattle on start up after sitting for a few hours. Tools needed: Part needed: To begin, you will need to remove the air box. Un-clip the 4 clips and loosen the hose clamp to […]
Spark Plug Wires M70 (V12)
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all models with the V12 M70 engine. Problem: The production of the 750 series started in September 1987. That means that the oldest 750’s are now about 15 years old. Most cars of that age (or perhaps a few years younger) will definitely need […]
Spark Plug #12 M70 (V12)
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all models with the M70 V12 engine. Problem: How do I remove that #@!#? spark plug near the firewall (drivers’ side) Used technique: Somebody said once to me, when we both stared at the loaded engine bay of my 750: ‘ “It looks like […]
Radiator Replacement M70 (V12)
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e24, e28, e32, and e34 models (some details regarding automatic transmission lines to not apply to models with standard gear boxes). Problem: Leakage of coolant at the point where the upper trans-cooler connection is attached to the radiator body. This is just below […]
Fan Clutch Rehab
Article by: John Krawzcyk Article applies to: all BMW models with a viscous cooling fan clutch. These next few pages attempt to graphically demonstrate the Plumley Procedure for rehabbing Porsche 928 mechanical fan clutches. The one shown below is from my 1979 and it typical of the earlier model fan […]