Article by: Johan Article applies to: most 3, 5, 6, and 7 series BMWs during the 1980s and 1990s. Problem: Soggy front suspension. The car takes a nose dive while braking hard and will lean too much while cornering. Replacement: Let’s start by jacking up the car, placing it on […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
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 […]
Rear Ventilation
Article by: Johan Applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: There is no air coming from the rear ventilation ducts. Background info: The rear air ducts will only blow fresh air or air conditioned air. So there will be no heat coming from this duct. There are two wires […]
Microfilter Replacement
Article by: Toni Kosec Applies to: all e32 and e34 models – that are equipped with a cabin micro filter (not all are). Problem: The air conditioner micro filter gets clogged up over time with all the dirt that would otherwise end up inside the IHKA/IHKR system or your car. […]
Cold Air in Center Vents
Article by: Johan Applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: Only cold air comes from the center vents. There have been discussions on various message boards that this is supposed to be normal. Granted it’s not supposed to blow out hot air, like the demister and foot well vents, […]
AC R134a Retrofit
Article by: Johan Models: All E32s and E34s with an R12 air conditioning system. Includes E31 models with the V12 engine. Problem: My air conditioning system was empty when I bought the car. I had it charged by a so called “air conditioning specialist”. All they did was put in […]