Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods

Gear Selector Shaft Seal

Article By: Ralph (Dutch740) Applies to: Models with automatic transmissions and specifically to models with the A5S560Z / 5HP30 transmission (i.e. 740i)  maybe 730i V8 as well (?) Problem: Automatic transmission leaks fluid from the selector shaft, and you slowly lose your (very expensive) transmission oil. Fix: Replace the seals […]

Touring Yakima Rack

Article by: straight6pwr Applies to: all e34 Touring models.   I’ve written a handful how-tos for custom work on my e30s, but this is my first contribution to the e34 world. I found that info for roof rack options for the e34 touring was slim, and most of the options […]

Pitman Arms Replacement

Articles by: MehMan and Johan (below) Article applies to: all E23, E24, E28, E32 and E34 models. This is a pretty straight forward replacement, an easy DIY. It shouldn’t take more than an hour, two at most, depending on how much you want to clean and how slowly you’re taking […]

Volvo Electric Fan

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 […]

Volvo Electric Fan

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 […]

Power Seat Gear Replacement

Power Seat Gear Replacement Article by: 013137 Applies to all e36 models with power adjustable seats. Earlier tonight while I was doing my power seat gear install I decided to make a DIY out of it, and here it goes. In this DIY I will be replacing my recliner gear. […]