Article by:Johan Article applies to all models with the M30 straight six cylinder engine. Problem: On every cold start it takes 5 to 10 seconds for the oil pressure warning light to go out. Now you may not think much of it but that’s scary! It means your engine is […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Oil Filter Canister Replacement (I6)
Article by:Johan Article applies to all models with the M30 straight six cylinder engine. Problem: On every cold start it takes 5 to 10 seconds for the oil pressure warning light to go out. Now you may not think much of it but that’s scary! It means your engine is […]
Oil Filter Canister Mounts M70 (V12)
Article by: Johan Article applies to: All models with the M70 v12 engine and 730i/740i (M60 engine only, and yes: in Europe a 730 V8 was available) Problem: Broken oil filter mounts seems pretty obvious to me, but I am on a weekly basis spending family time under the […]
Oil Filter Canister Removal – M70 (V12)
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all models with the M70 v12. Problem: Could be various. Some canisters suffer from a leaking anti-drain valve (which requires replacing the whole canister or a very creative workaround) causing the low oil pressure warning during start. Requires immediate action, fix it. But […]
Seat Switch Repair
Article by: Bill Rickard Article applies to: all e24, e32, and e34 models. If you’re having problems with a seat switch that won’t work in one or more directions then this page may be of some help. First thing to remove the switch. Carefully pull the control buttons straight back […]
Seat Switch Repair
Article by: Bill Rickard Article applies to: all e24, e32, and e34 models. If you’re having problems with a seat switch that won’t work in one or more directions then this page may be of some help. First thing to remove the switch. Carefully pull the control buttons straight back […]