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 […]
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Fan Clutch
Fan Clutch
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 […]
e34 Diff/Final Drive Carrier Repair
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem : At one particular fine day in a city far, far away from home (these things always seem to happen when you are miles and miles away from home), I waited for traffic lights. At last, the light […]
e34 Parking Brake Error
Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 / e34 models. Problem: Every time I hit a bump the “Release Parkingbrake” message appeared in the check control display. Fixing it: Remove the rear part of the center console. This is documented in the dashboard removal procedure. Turn the plastic screw […]
Parking Brake Adjustment
Article by: Sean Edited by: Mike Oswald Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: A difference in braking using the parking brake or parking brake doesn’t function very well. Background : The parking brake has brake shoes integrated into the rear wheel brake rotors. They are operated by […]
Parking Brake Adjustment
Article by: Sean Edited by: Mike Oswald Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: A difference in braking using the parking brake or parking brake doesn’t function very well. Background : The parking brake has brake shoes integrated into the rear wheel brake rotors. They are operated by […]