Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. The procedure may differ when a different heating system is installed. Problem: Every time I used my wipers they would make a very annoying flapping sound. When I finally decided to replace the wipers I found that I […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Windshield Replacement
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: A bird smashed into my windscreen doing about 170 kmh/110 mph and the impact scared the bejesus out of me. Although it cracked the window severely, the inside layer of the laminated windscreen kept things together and I […]
Seat Swapping
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models (all models with normal seats, no sport seats.) Problem: It was painfully obvious to me that the drivers seat wasn’t up to the 440.000/275.000 miles my car has put on the odometer until now. Although the leather was still […]
Rear Door Handle Replacement
Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: This time it’s a minor problem. The rear door handle didn’t move smoothly and sometimes stayed in an upright position. As I never get in the back of my car I wasn’t planning on ever fixing this. But […]
Reclining Seatback
Article by: Johan Article applies to: e32 and e34 models. Problem: When pulling the lever to adjust the backside of my seat it would fall backwards until it hit the backseat. The cause of this is 2 worn gas shocks in the chair. These shocks are a real pain. They […]
Cleaning the Air Flow Meter Potentiometer
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: all models with the vane style air flow meter (this article was written with a 730i). The AFM is an early-80’s relic from the second generation of electronic fuel injection. This massive sensor sitting dead-center on top of the engine does two things – […]