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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all BMW models with a viscous clutch cooling fan. Problem: It’s very easy to spot a bad fan coupling. The engine temperature will rise when standing in traffic. On my 735i it went to about the 3/4 mark. Apparently the electrical fan on the […]