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 […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
BMW Aux Fan Resistor
Article by: Dismonio Article applies to: All models with an auxiliary fan and resistor. Electric Fan Resistor Replacement The electric fan resistor occasionally goes out on the M42/M44 motors as well as the Z3 and some 5-series. In the case of the 1995 318ti, there is only 1 electric puller […]
Wheel Lock Removal – Without Key DIY
Article by: defkon99 Applies to: All BMW models. . . OK here it is, Pics not that good because I took um with my camera phone. Step 1: The Tools 1. 15″ or 24″ breaker bar. I used a 15″ and worked great! 2. Wheels locks on most bmw’s are […]
M30 Cam Removal Tool DIY
Article by: RobertRO Models: All BMW models with the M30 engine (or similar SOHC 4 cylinder engines). I needed a tool to easily remove the M30 cylinder head camshafts. Since I don’t have the BMW special tool, I had to go for a DIY approach. I used only materials that […]
Glovebox Flashlight LED Mod
Article by: Jon Evans Article applies to: most BMW models through the 1990s. I modified my glove box flashlight, adding a more powerful battery and converting the light source to three ultra-bright white LEDs. At the moment this is just a proof-of-concept. The torch at the moment is controlled by […]
BMW Guibo / Flex Disc Information
Article by: Mike Oswald Article applies to: all BMWs with a manual or SMG transmission (and some select automatics – such as e34s). All BMWs with a manual or SMG transmission (even some select automatics too) have a guibo (also known as a flex disc). This disk is located […]