Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods

LAD Accumulator Replacement

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all E32 and E34 models with LAD “self-leveling” rear suspension. Problem : bouncy ride from the rear. Stiff ride in the rear. Others describing the problem on various forums: George Mann about this: “the telltale for bad accumulators is ride. If your rear ride […]

Ball Joint Boots

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all 3, 5, 6, & 7 series BMWs from the 1980s and 1990s. Problem: damaged/cracked ball joint boots of the control arms of the front suspension Background: this article is about replacing a ball joint boot of the lower control arm. But the procedure […]

Ball Joint Boots

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all 3, 5, 6, & 7 series BMWs from the 1980s and 1990s. Problem: damaged/cracked ball joint boots of the control arms of the front suspension Background: this article is about replacing a ball joint boot of the lower control arm. But the procedure […]

Ball Joint Boots

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all 3, 5, 6, & 7 series BMWs from the 1980s and 1990s. Problem: damaged/cracked ball joint boots of the control arms of the front suspension Background: this article is about replacing a ball joint boot of the lower control arm. But the procedure […]

Ball Joint Boots

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all 3, 5, 6, & 7 series BMWs from the 1980s and 1990s. Problem: damaged/cracked ball joint boots of the control arms of the front suspension Background: this article is about replacing a ball joint boot of the lower control arm. But the procedure […]

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 […]