Article by: IceHaus Dave Applies to: All models with the M30 engine. Yesterday I was working with a good friend to get his Dad’s 5er in shape. One of the required maintenance items was a valve adjustment. So, I removed the valve cover and surprise! The oil sprayer bar was […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Dual Chambered Oil Spray Bar – M30 (I6)
Article by: IceHaus Dave Applies to: All models with the M30 engine. Yesterday I was working with a good friend to get his Dad’s 5er in shape. One of the required maintenance items was a valve adjustment. So, I removed the valve cover and surprise! The oil sprayer bar was […]
Changing Spark Plugs on the M60B30
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All e32, e34, and e38 models with the M60B30 V8 engine. Why Change Your Spark Plugs? Sparks plugs normally deteriorate slowly and constantly from new, and replacement at 30,000-mile intervals represents a reasonable cost/performance compromise. I had been advised by the local BMW dealer […]
Overhaul the E31 AC Auxiliary Fan
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all e31 cars and most other BMW models. OK, so over the last few weeks there have been a few posts on faulty AC fans so as I have done a few, I thought I would give some insight as to whats […]
Bump Steer Correction Plates Install
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all E31, E32, and E34 models. OK, so unfortunately the photos are all gonna be pretty similar as we are working in quite a small are of the car but we did this job on the floor, without a ramp like most […]
Rebuild The E31 Charcoal Canister
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: BMW E31 models. Ok, so a few weeks ago I stripped down my 14 year old charcoal canister filter so see what was in it. I pretty much expected it to be destruction testing but it was actually pretty straightforward. With my […]