How to upgrade your ‘97 - ‘01 C5 Plastic Rear End Links to Aluminum 2002’s
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... You may have to work with it for a few seconds, but you should be able to remove the end link fairly easy. This is a picture of what you should see after the plastic end link has been removed. At this point, you need to apply some anti-seize to the threads of the new aluminum 02 end link bolts that youre about to install. Install the new aluminum end link bottom (lower control arm) bolt 1st. ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Hot News About Coolant Hose Failure
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Engine - Cooling System
... FactorsDuring four years of field testing on fleet vehicles with various mileages, nearly all of the vehicles were found with some degree of electrochemical degradation. Generally, upper radiator hoses and heater hoses showed more damage than lower hoses with the most severe damage observed in the tube area within one to two inches of either end of the hose. Engine hoses that are ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
How to Change Oil in Your C5
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... It has two large braces as shown below. Place the 5 lb. plate weight (or equivalent) on top of your floorjack such that the weight is both centered on the jack plate and spans both aluminum ribs on the crossmember as shown, taking care to place the jack in the center of the crossmember as viewed from the rear. NOTE: It has been mentioned to me that a weight such as this might actually ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
How to Bleed the Hydraulic Clutch
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... that the clutch reservoir is full. Only use un-opened DOT 3 or DOT4 brake fluid Attach a piece of clear 1/8 inch vinyl hose, about 10" - 12" long to the lower bleeder, and put the other end in a beer bottle. (or any other empty container. Clear class works the best to see bubbles) Using a 10mm box end wrench, loosen the lower bleeder, and then just "snug" it tight. Tell ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
HCB-30 Handsfree Kit
Model : Audi, A6 Category : Electrical
... radio from a head unit on my other car (Blaupunkt). I had to re-wire pins to match this, however. If you need the connector, this article has the part #. I got power from fuse box for both constant 12V and switched 12V. Speaker out from the handsfree kit is connected directly to the radio. I thought output from the kit may be too loud and I was planning to reduce it but it worked just fine ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Hands-free Phone Installation - Motorola T730/V60
Model : Audi, A6 Category : Electrical - Radio
... are using the Audi OEM speaker in the B-pillar). Strip wire ends, and attach to phone (+) and phone (-) using electrical connector caps. It does not matter which one is which. Your wiring should now look like this. Remove stereo head unit from dash. Make sure you use the right tools for this, or have someone with the right tools pull it for you. Remove 10-pin connector block from the head unit ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
How to Add a Subwoofer
Model : Audi, S4 Category : Electrical - Radio
... you would get from a true line source. Main speakers running off a converter usually sound somewhat harsh with compressed dynamic range and do not yield the clarity that a good head unit would offer, but for running a subwoofer it does just fine. Refer to my frequency response testing for how mine performed. Don't forget to get one of reasonable quality... if it costs $6.00 it will most ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
How to Power the Center Armrest Console
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Interior - Arm Rest
... facing you with the clip pointing down and the cable pointing away from you. Pin-1 will be on the left. Pin-2 will be the next wire to the right of pin-1. Get a spare cigarette lighter socket (radioshack, target, etc). Wire pin-1 to the outside of the socket for the negative connection. Wire pin-2 to the inside of the socket for the positive connection. If you did not install an in-line fuse in ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Heated Mirrors (Wiring to Rear Defrost Switch)
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Electrical
... the wire about 5cm off the fuse so that I have enough space to handle soldering on both ends. This now divided wire will be operated by the relay. Create two thick cable snippets about 10cm long and attach a female connector to one end of each. Solder the other end of the 10cm wire to the cut fuse wire. Isolate the connections with isolation tape. That's about it for the fuse box part. Next step ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Hardwiring an Escort Radar Locator (2002+ A4)
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Electrical
... 10- Make sure that the mute remote housing will easily slide into the plastic cover. Try to insert it with an angle and goes all the way down. 11- After shaving, you will get something like that. 12- I bought a new cover from my dealer. My car comes with beige one, I bought the black one (Part number: 8E1-919-508-5PR) for about $5 (see the picture in step 14 to know what cover I mean). You ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
How to Debadge Your Car
Model : Audi Category : Exterior
... a little. (someone mentioned a heat gun which shouldnt present any problems but in the end just remember to be careful.) Second, use the dental floss to saw away behind the badge removing as much tape from the car as possible. Don't worry too much about all the residual tape if your out of practice with dental equipment. Third, apply a healthy dose of goo gone and massage it into the ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
How to Adjust Xenon Lights ('00+)
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Lights
... from the light and the other vertically intersects it, You'll see that on the top of the vertical piece is a fitting for a 6mm hex wrench, or a phillips screwdriver. If you inspect the pieces closer you'll see that turning the top one moves a tiny gear in the lower one, adjusting the progector housing up or down. Turn counter-clockwise to adjust the beam up and clockwise to adjust down. After ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon Gas Conversion
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Lights
... ballast ''dry fit'' on the bottom. Position the connector in the inside, aft corner of the respective enclosure. Scratch/draw an outline, and use the utility knife to cut the opening. Take the electrical tape and cover the plastic areas that were drum sanded down, and roll over the edges of the hole/cutout. This prevents chafing of the electrical cables. Home stretch! Apply one side of the ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
How to Remove Front Door Panels
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Interior
... that need to be removed. The door panel will lift straight up then out at this point. You'll have to disconnect electrical connectors (speakers, power windows, etc). You'll have to disconnect the door latch cable... this hooks into the inside door handle, the cable end has a shepherd's hook (question-mark-shaped hook) that you'll need to unhook. Then, just lift the panel up high enough so ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Headlight Switch Internals/Repair
Model : Porsche, 914 - Series Category : Lights - Headlights
... that the rheostat assembly is electrically separate from the switch part. OK, let's finish disassembly. Carefully lift off the contact slider block from the shaft. There are two small springs in the bottom of the switch that push the plastic pins down - they may fall off into the switch body. Leave them there until later. Put the slider block aside. Pull the shaft out of the rheostat, and put it ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
High Output Twin TurboFan 914 Heater Defroster Booster System
Model : Porsche, 914 - Series Category : Misc
... this. Drill the appropriate size holes for the mounting screws. Cut a 8 section of dryer hose and attach it to the end of the fan with a hose clamp and seal it with the aluminum tape. Make sure that you attach it to the side that the air will be drawn from, this can be determined by the direction of flow arrow atop the fan. Make a 90 degree bend in the dryer hose and then trim it to the correct ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Hydraulic System Concerns in 914-4 Front Brake Upgrades
Model : Porsche, 914 - Series Category : Brakes
... REALLY big brakes with four piston calipers. As part of the brake biasing, rear calipers usually have smaller pads and smaller diameter pistons than front calipers. Our original equation was: Pressure = Force divided by Area To calculate the force being applied to the caliper pistons we rearrange the equation to read: Force = Pressure times AreaAnd in this case the area being used is ... (more)
Posted : 5 June 2005  
 
Hotlap Under-Dash Installation
Model : Porsche Category : Misc
... would attach it to the Boxster center console. I experimented with a variation of his bracket and after one unsatisfactory bracket, I came up with this that seems to be functional and rugged enough to last quite some time. The first bracket I made held up fine on the race track, even though it needed a zip tie to hold it in place, but it broke when I accidentally hit it with my knee while ... (more)
Posted : 5 June 2005  
 
Heater Flapper Box Replacement: Removal
Model : Porsche, 911 - Series Category : Interior - Heating and Air Conditioning
... Box Replacement Order Online or Call: 888-280-7799 Search our site: View Cart | CheckOut | Order Status | Help BMW Section California SpeedFestival - PCA Porsche 911Online CatalogTech Articles993/996 TechTech Q&ATech EmailBuyer's GuideParts DiagramsElec Diagrams911 BBSPhoto Gallery911 Classifiedsmore 911 stuffPorsche 914Online CatalogTech ArticlesTech Q&ATech Email914-6 ConvBuyer's GuideTech ... (more)
Posted : 3 June 2005  
 
Hotshot Intake
Model : Ford, Probe Category : Engine
... down the ring clamps. The Hotshot tube has a bracket that bolts to one of the old airbox connections. Don't forget to find the EGR solenoid rubber hose that was connected to the back of the airbox and put the 4mm HKS screen filter on it. Don't plug it. I then crawled under the car and attached the K&N cone filter. I also used the green wire shown in the pic to secure the filter a ... (more)
Posted : 3 June 2005  
 
Hot Rodding Your Floor Jack
Model : Porsche Category : Misc
... I can't recall anyone looking at my floor jack and saying " Wow, bitchen jack Dood !" Well, we're going to change that.This is where it all started. This jack needs a little cleaning up. So after hosing it down I started taking it apart. No brain surgery here ! Pretty simple stuffI had to come up with a color scheme that would give it some life - so when in doubt go with Red. ... (more)
Posted : 2 June 2005  
 
Hacks Installation of 930S Steering Wheel
Model : Porsche, 911 - Series Category : Interior - Steering Wheel
... was only one but that they sell a spacer that will give me approximately 1/2" (actually 1.5 centimetres) of additional clearance. If you decide to go this route the AJ USA part number is AJR 347 099 and costs around $28. If you do use this adapter, which did the trick for me, make sure you install the hub adapter to the car WITHOUT the spacer and steering wheel. Getting at the 27mm nut ... (more)
Posted : 1 June 2005  
 
HOME TOE IN/OUT GAUGE CONSTRUCTION AND USE AND CAMBER MEASUREMENT
Model : Porsche Category : Suspension
... Toe measurement 11/16 inch or 0.6875 inch = Toe angle 1.64152 degrees Toe measurement inch or 0.75 inch = Toe angle 1.79079 degrees Toe measurement 13/16 inch or 0.8125 inch = Toe angle 1.94008 degrees Toe measurement 7/8 inch or 0.875 inch = Toe angle 2.08938 degrees Toe measurement 15/16 inch or 0.9375 inch = Toe angle 2.23869 degrees Toe measurement 1 inch = Toe angle 2.38802 degrees 3. ... (more)
Posted : 1 June 2005  
 
Honda Accord 2005:The Weekly Driver Review
Model : Honda, Accord Category : Misc
... are also standard features that place the Accord close to a luxury classification, yet still under the $30,000 price point. The aforementioned navigation system is one of the easiest and most efficient systems I've tried. The directions are simple, including destination address data entry. The system has straightforward, nicely illuminated maps and a pleasant, clear direction-giver's voice. ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
Honda Civic Performance
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Misc
... all at once can be a little imposing on the pocketbook. Interior modifications may not impress anyone as you drive down the street, but if the car looks good on the outside, you’ll want that Civic sharp on the inside. A torn seat or other imperfections are a good place to start. Most people start with the radio. But if you have a newer Civic or Accord and the radio is already pretty ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
HID Projectors and CAI installed....Battery moved to trunk...
Model : Infiniti Category : Misc
... the left. By the way....BIG power difference with the intake. [IMG]In this next picture we are actually baking the headlamps to a temperature of 250 degrees for about 5 or 10 minutes. The allows the hot melt used to seal the lenses on to melt just enough for us to peel them off without damaging anything. The picture directly after that is of the headlamp with the lense off, prior to any ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
HKS PFC F-CON
Model : Mazda, RX, RX - 7 Base Category : Electrical
... it. OK, first thing is to remove your carpet covering your passenger side floor to expose the stock ECU. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts that hold the cover in place. Next you can unplug the 3 large wiring harness plugs that go into the stock ECU. Set them to the side for now. Go to the area that the stock boost sendor is (passenger side strut tower) and find a place to ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
Hot Wire, Sequential Fuel Injection System: LH-SFI Module N3/1
Model : Mercedes-Benz, S - Class, S500 coupe Category : Fuel System
... the fuel injection frequency (opening duration) so the engine can't exceed 1100 RPM and the vehicle can be slowly driven to the repair shop. Diagnostic Function If the LH-SFI control module detects a specific fault more than four (4) sequential times (ignition switched ON and OFF), a fault code is stored in the module's memory. Only malfunctions which prevent/severely influence starting or ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
How I installed new brake pads on my 1999 528i with Sport Package (should be fine for other E39’s)
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E39) 1996-03 Category : Brakes
... pads, now is the time to apply the anti-squeal compound. The stuff I used was a thick liquid (about like Elmers glue) that dried to a gooey/tacky semi-solid. Apply a thin coating of the compound to the BACK of your pads. Do not get any on the front (the part which makes contact with the rotor). I applied mine to about the thickness of a piece of cellophane tape. Also do not put any on the ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
How to Replace the Trunk Lock Actuator on an e39
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E39) 1996-03 Category : Exterior
... lock mechanism from the trunk actuator. 8) Detach this piece of plastic over from the old actuator to the new one. To remove, just push it down with about 1-2 lbs of force. See the picture below: 9) That's it! Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. Remember to be gentle but firm when pushing in the clips. I actually broke one clip because I couldn't force it back in. No big whoop. They're ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Homemade Clutch stop
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Driveterrain
... smaller. it should be able to fit the head of the hex bolt snuggly. (could be sold in packs of 4)Procedure:take out the old plastic clutch stop with a screwdriverthread both nuts onto the bolt, then put on the washerthread the bolt into the old clutch stop holeput the rubber boot over the top on the hex headadjust the distance and then test it, make sure you can disengage the clutch fullytighten ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
How to adjust your brakes pedal
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Brakes
... to I have had to heat the nut to get it loose. Open flames under the dash are NOT recommended if at all possible for lots of reasons we won't get into here.If you can't get it loose, I strongly urge you to take the car to your local mechanic to let him break it loose. If you have a good relationship with him, he probably won't charge much if you already have the valence off.Once ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
How to Make Your E30's Sidemarkers Blink
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Electrical
... Be careful not to cut the wire completely.Take the 6" long 14 gauge piece of wire (strip both ends) and attach the 2" long BROWN wire from the sidemarker to the stripped spot on the BLUE wire of the front turnsignal.Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the other front sidemarker.Back Sidemarker Procedure:From inside the trunk, remove the assembly holding the tail light bulbs by unscrewing the ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
How to Wrap Parts with Carbon Fiber
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Misc
... sticky. Keep shaping the cloth over the part; It takes time for the cloth to stick to the part. Be patient, as it takes hours for it to start sticking well, so keep shaping it. The cloth doesn't have to perfectly stick yet, let the resin sit for a few hours and mess with it some more. As the resin gets harder, it becomes easier to shape your cloth, unless the resin is too hard. Once you have ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
How to Turbocharge your 7A-FE
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Force Induction - Turbocharging
... the feed line (if you buy this from jgstools it will have everything you need) Unscrew the pcv valve and screw it to the end of the feed line block (make sure its tight but dont strip it) then connect your feed line to the middle of the feed block. Run your feed line up to where the turbo is going to be. PIC 0349-0350 Installing your manifold put your gasket on (I bought a new one I think you ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
How-to Replace Your Shocks And Struts
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Suspension
... the strut while you remove the nuts. lower the strut from the wheel well. 10. install the spring compressor on the spring and tighten until the thrust bearing separates from the plate. 11. attach the 19mm offset box end wrench to the thrust bearing retaining nut, and insert a 5mm allen wrench into the piston top. 12. holding the piston still with the allen wrench. loosen and remove the strut ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
How To Install Rear Camber Bolts
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Suspension
... grinder with cut-off wheel to cut though at least one of the tack welds on the fixed nut, 6. Use a socket and breaking bar to twist off the nut. Grind the spot completely flat. 7. The camber bolts come with one large hole spacer each, one small hole spacer each, one washer each, and one nut each. Assemble the bolt so that the large hole spacer is above the lobe with the wedge facing in. 8. ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
How To Make A Heat Shield For A Shorty Intake
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Engine
... Screensavers >>> SVT Focus >>> TF Decals >>> TF Staff Directory How To Make A Heat Shield For A Shorty Intake Basically the only thing you need to change is the overall length- measure from the center of the strut tower (the bolt) to approximately where it lines up with the boot on your filter, then add 1". I've found the easiest way to do this is to cut ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
How To Instar Corner Lights
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Lights
... Form >>> Screensavers >>> SVT Focus >>> TF Decals >>> TF Staff Directory How To Instar Corner Lights. You can go from this. To this. Tools needed. Blanket or tarp to lay on. 13mm wrench or 13mm nut driver or 13mm deep socket. Optional. Floor jack and stands or car ramps. It really is a easy install. If you have problems getting to the 2 nuts I suggest you ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
HOW TO REMOVE/INSTALL THE WINDAGE TRAY AND OIL PICKUP ON THE ZETEC
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Engine
... 6 socket extension small torx bit (30?) REMOVAL: After removing the oil pan ,(insert link) use the torx socket to remove the two screws that hold the oil pickup to the pump. On some models there is a plastic pickup that also has a mounting bracket securing it to the tray. If equiped, remove the mounting bolt. (8mm) Use the 10mm socket to remove the bolts holding the windage tray to the block. ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
How To Remove The Zetec Engine
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Engine
... line from the pump. (the metal line) the nut is very tight and if you use a crescent wrench, you will round it off. Disconnect and label the wiring harness for the alternator and unscrew the cable that comes from the starter. Disconnect and label the cables from the starter. Unbolt the starter from the bell housing and remove it completely. Cut or remove the accessory drive belt. Unbolt the ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
HOW TO REMOVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD / REPLACE IAC VALVE
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Engine - Intake
... ROTM Entry Form >>> Screensavers >>> SVT Focus >>> TF Decals >>> TF Staff Directory HOW TO REMOVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD / REPLACE IAC VALVE Remove the fuel rail (covered previously Click Here) Unplug the injector harness from the CHT, TPS, and IAC. also unscrew the main harness plug bracket from the manifold. (shown is the IAC harness, between the ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
HOW TO REMOVE THE FUEL RAIL / REPLACE INJECTORS
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Fuel System
... 2 >>> Ride Of The Month >>> ROTM Entry Form >>> Screensavers >>> SVT Focus >>> TF Decals >>> TF Staff Directory HOW TO REMOVE THE FUEL RAIL / REPLACE INJECTORS Disconnect the fuel injector harness from the injectors by squeezing the sides of the plugs and pulling up. Remove The two bolts holding the rail to the intake manifold. Pull the rail ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
How To Make A Speaker Enclosure
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Electrical - Radio - Speakers
... then glued and screwed it all in place. Next take a fabric that stretches both ways to cover the whole thing ( I used a nylon material ) and staple it in place ( I used a staple gun ). Mix up some resin and brush it on and let it cure. Once it is cured well, start cutting fiberglass matting into roughly 6 by 6 pieces and cover the box with the matting and resin. Do this about 7-10 times to build ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
How To Build A Fiberglass Gauge Pod
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Interior
... mat in place and brush resin on it (don't worry about using too much) while brushing you can form the fiberglass to the contours you want. Use the brush to form the angles and contours. Once you get the first layer on apply the second on the same way and let cure over night. *the first part should look like this..... 4) Once cured, sand fiberglass with 120 grit to get rid of any really high ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
How to remove/install the ATX
Model : Ford, Focus Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Automatic
... location of the bolts as this will be important during reinstallation. 20. On the back side of the engine block at the flywheel, is a round, black, plastic cover. Remove this to gain access to the torque converter bolts. 21. Use a 19mm socket wrench to rotate the engine via the crank pulley. Turn the engine over until you can see a bolt that holds the torque converter to the flywheel in the ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Hurst Billet Plus Shifter install
Model : Ford, Mustang Category : Driveterrain - Shifter Linkage
... see the 4 bolts that hold the shifter in place. Remove these, keeping in mind that your transmission is now open and anything you drop in it may be lost forever (The holes are small inside, just watch out for dirt falling in, and old silicon). Once these 4 bolts are out, remove the shifter and scrape the old silicon off of the top of the tranny. Lay a small bead of new silicon around the top of ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
How to modify your EFI for performance
Model : Ford, Mustang Category : Fuel System
... injector pulse width. This simplifies programming for the engine control and eliminates the need for a fuel pressure sensor. Many new EFI systems however, have eliminated the fuel pressure regulator and now have a fuel pressure sensor. These systems control fuel pressure by modifying the power to the fuel pump. The ECM reads engine data from several sensors and uses this information to ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Header Shootout
Model : Ford, Mustang Category : Exhaust
... by: GTRaptor Profile | E-Mail Summary: This article shows a comparison done between the MAC, JBA, and stock headers your Mustang. Details: Both test were run on a STOCK 5.0 engine. All the headers tested are SHORTIES. The chart shows that the MAC Equal Length shorties of 1.5" and 1 5/8" deliver the most torque and HP. On a NON Stock motor the 1/2" headers might be too ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
HiCrane6 Installation
Model : Ford, Mustang Category : Electrical - Ignition
... pointed up for easy access. For the ground,use the single thick black wire and attach the 3/8" eyelet to the end. for a ground connection, I used a factory bolt that already had a ground wire on it, located on the core support. Here is the ICM and ignition box mounted in place. With my kit, I got a PS91 fireball coil. Removal and installation is obvious.. there are 4 bolts on the 4 ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Heater core bypass
Model : Ford, Mustang Category : Interior - Heating and Air Conditioning
... location of the two hoses you need to splice together. They exit the firewall on the passenger side of the car. They are very close together as you can see from this picture. You will need to get some vice grips (I prefer) or some good pliers to move the clamps off the end of the hose. Then just wiggle the hoses back and forth while pulling on them to get them off. Once you get the hoses pulled ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Haltech E6K Standalone EMS
Model : Honda, Prelude Category : Electrical
... PWM output to control the radiator fan. You'll notice I don't include ground wires for sensors like the coolant temp and air temp. All the sensor ground wires on the Haltech flying lead connect into one wire anyway so once you ground one you've grounded them all. I've connected both O2 sensor and TPS sensor grounds to D11 (ECU main sensor ground), but really only one of them needs to be ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
How to install a Corbeau GTS II seat
Model : Ford, Thunderbird Category : Interior - Seats
... with the stock seat track. This monkeying around is to be expected since the stock seat track was never meant to have a non-stock seat bolted onto it. It was a bit of a Homer Simpson job doing the drilling, filing, and bolting, but I got it all attached solidly in a few hours, and the best part is that the power adjustments weren't sacrificed. The final results are illustrated in seat4.jpg. ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
HOW-TO Replace Rear Wheel Bearings
Model : Ford, Thunderbird Category : Wheels and Tires - Wheel Bearings
... knuckle, press the bearing out of the knuckle. INSTALLATION: 1.) From the back of the knuckle, press the new bearing all the way in until it is firmly seated. From the front of the knuckle, press hub back into the bearing until it is firmly seated. Be careful not to push the bearing out of the seated position when you press in the hub. Also, take care not to damage the grease seals on the ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
HOW-TO convert your oil pressure gauge
Model : Ford, Thunderbird Category : Engine
... the 20 ohm resistor located on the oil sender wire approximately 5 inches form the sender itself. If this is the case, bypass or remove this resistor and skip steps 8 through 14 (inclusive). 8. Remove trim around instrument cluster. There are 2 screw at the top, then ease it on out. 9. Remove screws around instrument cluster. Ease it out several inches, tilt the bottom out, and gently pull ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
HOW-TO replace your crank bolt and harmonic balancer
Model : Ford, Thunderbird Category : Engine
... a slot into the remaining bolt and use a flathead screwdriver to spin it out. You can also use JB Weld and bond a nut to the broken portion of the bolt. Be sure not to get any weld on the crankshaft itself. After letting it dry for 16 hours, you can spin it out with a socket. You can also have a nut welded to the broken bolt, just tacking it on the inside of the nut to the bolt. Be sure not to ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
How to Install an Aftermarket Tachometer
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Interior
... fit through. You'll have to drill at an angle since the windshield is in the way. Mount the tachometer to your liking. Step 2: Wiring On the back of the tachometer, there are 6 wires: green, red, black, white, brown, and orange. Clip the brown and orange wires. Look at the back of the clock plug; there are 4 wires. You only need to be concerned about the gray, green, and white/black wire. ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
How to Install Aftermarket Gauges
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Interior
... under the ignition module. Snake the nylon oil and copper temperature lines to this hole. Make sure that you are able to step on the accelerator pedal without the lines interfering. Step 4: Installing the gauges. This step is explained in the instructions. I’m only going to go over some key points. Put the gauges into the gauge panel first. It may be a bit tricky to get the wiring ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
How to Advance Your Ignition Timing
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Electrical - Ignition
... goes on negative side. That black clippy-thingy goes on the number 1 spark plug wire. Simple. Step 3: Checking the base timing Now, you have the terminals jumped and the timing light hooked up. Start the car. The car should sound like it's lugging and the idle should be lower than normal. This means you've jumped it correctly. Locate your underdrive pulley. There are timing notches above the ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Headlight Cold Air Intake Instructions
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Lights
... Step Six: O2 Grommet Youll also want to hack off the longer stem for the Honda O2 sensor. Youll need a much bigger hole to fit the Toyota sensor. So go back to your circular saw, cut it off as close as you can to the rest of the tube, and then use your unibit to hollow it out. Take a close look at the grommet that you pulled out of the air box. Youll need the hole in the intake a little ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Headlight Polishing and Cleaning
Model : Dodge, Neon Category : Lights - Headlights
... the bulbs, reach behind the light and turn the plastic bolt thing what ever way it turns (sorry, didn't write down any of this as I was doing it) You should then be able to remove the bulb from the light and set it aside. The assembly is held in with 6 10 mm bolts. One is facing back under the fender behind the light - a toughie to explain. Best way to get to it is reach up behind the front ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
HIDs in Fogs
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... 04:25 PM clumpymold Your favorite food! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 8,514 Cars: E36 BMW Thank you all for your great comments. I actually posted this in case anybody was interested in doing this themselves. Quote: Originally posted by R.Stunna NOICE!!! : I actually liked what you did w/ your install. I didnt do that. I never cut the factory wiring harness, ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
HIDs in High Beams (or Low Beams
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... UUC TME, ERT Underdrive Pulleys, Custom Clutch Stop Vote for me at OnlineShowoff http://www.onlineshowoff.com/index....ubsection=judge Droptop///m View Public Profile Send a private message to Droptop///m Send email to Droptop///m Find all posts by Droptop///m Add Droptop///m to Your Buddy List Add Droptop///m to Your Ignore List #10 06-21-2004, 10:46 PM DDEM3 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
HID Install Inside Ellipsoids
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... to come in though. -------------------- 1995 3 Series e36 Mirrior Mount alarm LED DIY Push Start DIY---------> BUY A PUSH START KIT! Ellipsoid and HID DIY Headunit/Speaker/Changer/XM/Keyless Entry/Alarm DIY --> camnipotent May 18 2004, 05:13 PM Post #7 3rd Gear Member Group: Members Posts: 586 From: Columbia, Missouri Member No.: 6224 Joined: 13-April 04 I didn't realize you had a push ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Headlight Replacement or Upgrade
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Lights - Headlights
... adaptors. None are "plug-n-play", and require additional wiring. Price. Kits with "Angel Eyes" range to $700/pair. Good ZKW kits with wiring are about $450/pair. And bulbs, which may not be included, cost up to $85/pair (you'll need two pair). The headlight assembly consists of two parts: 1) the lens module and, 2) the carrier frame. See image below left. The frame must be ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Hot Rodding Your Floor Jack
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... until called upon to serve -which it has done without fail for too many years to remember. As far back as I can remember I can't recall anyone looking at my floor jack and saying " Wow, bitchen jack Dood !" Well, we're going to change that.This is where it all started. This jack needs a little cleaning up. So after hosing it down I started taking it apart. No brain surgery here! ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
How to make your 325 "M-like"
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Suspension
... Bernman View Public Profile Send a private message to Bernman Send email to Bernman Visit Bernman's homepage! Find all posts by Bernman Add Bernman to Your Buddy List Add Bernman to Your Ignore List #11 07-12-2002, 02:47 AM Stylin Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Central, NJ Posts: 13,774 Cars: just an old 328 this should be in a FAQ! Great job bernman! __________________ Willy 97' BMW ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
How to Remove the Bumper on an E36 M3
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior - Front Bumper
... alarm, but I don't know if it attaches to the bumper or not, but if you have the factory alarm look for it. On the drivers' side, theres the foglight connector again (blue arrow) and the thermometer (for the temp button on the computer) in the brake duct (red arrow). If you have the Dinan cold air intake or any other intake where the horn is relocated to the bumper, take the horn connector ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Home Alignment
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Suspension
... Toe measurement 7/16 inch or 0.4375 inch = Toe angle 1.04452 Toe measurement inch or 0.5 inch = Toe angle 1.19375 Toe measurement 9/16 inch or 0.5625 inch = Toe angle 1.343 Toe measurement 5/8 inch or 0.625 inch = Toe angle 1.49225 Toe measurement 11/16 inch or 0.6875 inch = Toe angle 1.64152 Toe measurement inch or 0.75 inch = Toe angle 1.79079 Toe measurement 13/16 inch or 0.8125 inch = ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
How To Change Out the Suspension on the E36 M3
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Suspension
... or it'll probably squeak a lot. Bolt the sway bar brackets back on, swap the end links off the olds sway bar, and bolt one of the endlinks on to the strut--might need to jack up the A arm from underneath so the holes line up. The sway bar might be rotating so it's hitting the front plastic splash shield--don't trip, when it's all bolted to the struts it won't do this. There ya go! REMEBER TO ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
HVAC
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... squeeze the housing from top to bottom, on both the right and left sides, which will elongate the housing's length, which will in turn ease the pressure on the edges of the PCB. As the PCB comes out, so will the fan duct.Notice the orientation of the fan duct to facilitate easy re-assembly. Set aside the fan duct to keep it out of your way. 7) Once the PCB is out, carefully clamp it in the ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Headunit Replacement
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Electrical - Radio
... it. The wiring harness was a little difficult on mine, couldn't figure how to get it off. There is a small diagram etched into the end of the wiring harness (on the black plastic, you will be able to tell when you get the HU out). It shows that you should simply pull up on the black plastic and you're done. Mine wasn't just like that... You do pull up on the black plastic, but the top ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
How to make M3 Mirrors “theft proof”
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior - Mirrors
... 02-01-2003, 02:37 PM #4 ayton fitter,happier... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Westchester,NY Posts: 2,717 I drive a: 318ti My Photo Gallery Thanks guys...I know and have heard of too many people getting ripped off and some more than once (M-Crazy + a few others) all it took was once for me but I knew there had to be a way some hard thinking a a couple of hours in the hardware store and it ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
How to color match you ugly grey side skirts...
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior
... in the next area. I recommend working in 8" sections. Each time you get through to the BCP, stop for a second, wipe off the area that you just worked on, and spray it again with the CSC. Now is also a good time to spray the rest of the skirt with more CSC. The idea is that the CSC works well when it has time to sit. After you have worked on about half of the skirt with the kitchen ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
HID Projector Retrofit DYI Instructions
Model : Audi, TT Category : Lights - Headlights
... up scrubbing it trying to take the oil off from your fingers). Remove the reflector from the back headlight casing. There are two screws and one ball socket holding the reflector in place. The adjustment knobs are controlling the screws, turn them to get the reflectors off. Afterwards, pull the reflector off the ball socket. Step 3: (*Note: Safety - I forgot what the material the reflectors ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
HID retrofit on my 6/98 BMW E38 740iL:
Model : BMW, 7 - Series (E38) 1995-01, 740iL Category : Lights - Headlights
... from horizontal when you are complete. Again, sorry for the picture quality. With the projector centered in adapter, mark the mounting hole locations onto the adapter. Drill the holes. That’s right on three mounting locations. Left and right are mirror images. Compare to the H1 projector and left the corner without a mounting hole in the same place as the original location. Looks like ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Honda Oil Pan Repair
Model : Honda Category : Engine - Lubrification
... have a supply of 14mm fiber washers, since they are not original equipment for any car that I know of. 3) Use a Sure Seal Plug and o-ring A company called Sure Seal, now out of business, came up with a couple good aftermarket redesigns for Honda products. One of them was the Sure Seal drain plug. This drain plug has a groove in the sealing surface to allow for the use of a rubber o-ring. Rubber ... (more)
Posted : 15 May 2005  
 
Headlights Adjustment
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Lights - Headlights
... E34 lights 25 feet (7.5m) perpendicular to the wall. Marking the wall: 3. You can mark the wall with chalk if you want. I just measured back and forth. Center is the horizontal line at the same height as the headlights. 7" below center is the line 7" (17.8cm) below the center line (Duh!). LB.L / LB.R are the vertical lines through the center of the low beams. HB.L / HB.R are the vertical ... (more)
Posted : 14 February 2005 Author : bmwe34.net
 
Heating Problem ?
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Interior - Heating and Air Conditioning
... fan speed control and A/C buttons, there is a small grill opening. A continous sample of cabin air is drawn in through this grill past a temperature sensor.Note that the driver's side temperature control has a detent at both ends of travel. The manual explains that the detents override automatic temperature control in case of system failure. This should be your first clue as to their ... (more)
Posted : 9 December 2004 Author : bmwe34.net
 
Headgasket Problems
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Engine
... fluid from the area. The thermostat is closed so the gas has no place to go. The gas acts like an insulator so it will delay heat transfer to the thermostat. But other parts of the engine covered with the fluid blanket will heat the water up to the boiling point. Finally engine is hot enough to cause thermostat to open and let the gas go into the radiator. After the gas goes the overheated ... (more)
Posted : 9 December 2004 Author : bmwe34.net
 
HID Lights
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Lights - Headlights
... of today's cars generate light by heating a tungsten filament inside a halogen capsule. The halogen gas helps prevent blackening of the capsule as the filament slowly burns out. High-intensity discharge lamps operate more like vapor-filled streetlights. They don't have a filament, but create light by zapping an arc between two electrodes. That arc excites a different kind of gas, usually xenon, ... (more)
Posted : 6 December 2004 Author : Rob Levinson
 
Headlight Replacement
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Lights - Headlights
... the side wing part of the center grill. Even with the tab release, it took a lot of prying pressure to get those wings loose with a screwdriver. Be careful not to scratch the paint. See Bentley manual for pictures. 2. You do not need to take the headlamp assembly out to change either the low or high beam. Spray some WD40, heat with a hair dryer for 4-5 min and carefully pry the light out off ... (more)
Posted : 2 December 2004 Author : John Feng
 
Heater Valve
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Interior - Heating and Air Conditioning
... to fuse box on firewall) 3. Loosen all six screws on solenoid valve. 4. Tap on both solenoid valves with hammer while an assistant turns the drivers side temperature dial back and forth. 5. You should be able to hear the solenoid clicking now. 6. Tighten all six screws and replace plastic cover. 7. If this doesn’t work you may need to remove and clean the valves or perhaps replace them. 8. If ... (more)
Posted : 2 December 2004 Author : Scott E.
 
How-To: Install Civic 92-95 Amber/Red Dash Lighting
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Lights - Interior
... that out, you’ll have easy access to your radio. Every radio is different, but mine just kinda slid out if you pushed on it from the back: Look ma, no cluster or radio: Now its time to get going with the climate control. First thing you do is take the heater control cable off the bracket, and then off of the heater control mechanism (all located under the dashboard near the glovebox on the ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : BauleyCivic
 
Honda Cooling System Repairs - It's Easy to Prevent Breakdowns BEFORE They Happen
Model : Honda Category : Engine - Cooling System
... by itself (usually front-wheel drive) or auxiliary (used with a mechanical fan). Both types are controlled via a temperature sensor - in the radiator or upper radiator hose or on the thermostat or water pump housing. This sensor is usually an on/off type switch with a fixed temperature setting. (Some vehicles may have 2-3 settings for multi-speed fans.) This sensor is commonly called an ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : N/A
 
How to fix a FITV
Model : Honda, CRX Category : Driveterrain
... shot right after i took off the cap (its not supposed to be flesh with the end of the unit) [PICTUREID = 2 left] all you really need to do is screw back in the middle section back on tight (see the too open sections on the edge of the inner part, the white part) and your set here is the thing empty [PICTUREID = 3 left] so when your sone screwing the FITV and everything is tight and cleanded ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : Nerologic
 
Hyperblinker
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Lights - Turning Signals
... Blinker relay. Watch out for the 2 tabs, bottom and top, spread and pull. [PICTUREID=2] 3. Now open up the relay housing. [PICTUREID=3] 4. find R1 on the pc board... notice it's the smallest resistor... get ready to soder! [PICTUREID=4] 5. Now that you have sodered your resistor (I used 150k ohm - 5 finger discount from Fry's) in paralell with R1, I used electrical tape to protect the exposed ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
How To Paint Trim Pieces
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Interior
... the rag and screw driver, it will warp the plastic and will not have a good fit when replaced! Trust me ...I know Remove all the plugs(don't worry about labeling, each plug is different), the vents, the radio, and the pocket (if equipped), and remove the rings that go around the heating and cooling knobs. You should now have just the plain trim piece. The next step requires 2 things, any ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Hood Pins Install
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Exterior - Hood
... on the tip of the pins. Lower the hood so that it goes through the first dremeled hole and touches the CF. This marks your first point for drilling. [PICTUREID=4] Step 4: Drill with a very small bit from the bottom to the top. Use the grease marking as you drill spot. [PICTUREID=5] Step 5: Place the scuff plate on the tape and mark your drill points. [PICTUREID=6] [PICTUREID=7] Step 6: ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
HIDs in High Beams (or Low Beams)
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Lights - Headlights
... was pushed through (for estimate on how big the hole must be). Second is top view with grommet pushed through. Last is back side. (I already have male connectors on these wires since these bulbs were from my foglights.): - Looking at the high beam wires from the back of the headlight, you should see one WHITE wire that is normally plugged into the bulb for power. Another wire is BROWN for ... (more)
Posted : 4 November 2004 Author : clumpymold
 
How to remove and replace the GUIBO / FLEX DISK
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Driveterrain
... it is perfectly fine to rotate the driveshaft to make it easier to loosen bolts. Make sure that you e-brake the car or something, cause when you crank on the shaft when its free, you’ll get a sour surprise. 1. Locate the four bolts that go through the transmission output shaft, into the guibo, and into the driveshaft input. They will be torqued to beyond belief, so it is a bitch to loosen them. ... (more)
Posted : 1 November 2004 Author : JFV1134
 
HIDs in fog lights
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Lights - Fog Lights
... some sort. So I'm figuring it's okay. Here's a picture of the foglight connector cut out, the HID bulb wires cut and the foglight cap removed. I will basically wire the wires coming from the ballast and going to the HID bulb into the foglight connector/plug. I will then plug it into the foglight cap and wire those wires (white=power, black=ground) into the HID bulb using connectors. Here's ... (more)
Posted : 1 November 2004 Author : clumpymold
 
How to install MK4 Lights (for MK III Golf/Jetta/Vento)
Model : Volkswagen, Golf Category : Lights - Headlights
... sure to sand the area down and then paint it with some anti-rust paint. Getting the wiring harness ready You might want to disconnect the battery before you do this. Cut off the stock wiring harness. Now, if you bought your lights from PG-Performance, the wires come pre-labeled. Just solder the appropriate wires together. Make sure you wrap the wires in some sort of electrical tape or ... (more)
Posted : 30 October 2004 Author : Roger Moore
 
How to color match you ugly grey side skirts...
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior - Side skirts
... amount of the BCP through the grey paint, move down the skirt and star scrubbing in the next area. I recommend working in 8" sections. Each time you get through to the BCP, stop for a second, wipe off the area that you just worked on, and spray it again with the CSC. Now is also a good time to spray the rest of the skirt with more CSC. The idea is that the CSC works well when it has time to ... (more)
Posted : 26 October 2004 Author : Karl Bergmann
 
HID lamps too bright?
Model : All Makes Category : Lights - Headlights
... light up road signs, as they do in Europe and Japan, > where headlamps hug the road more instead of being directed upward as they > are here in the States. But in this tax-averse society, who's going to pay > for that? Many US headlamp pundits claim that the upward stray light required in the US beam pattern is necessary for illumination of unlit overhead road signs. This comes from these ... (more)
Posted : 26 October 2004 Author : Daniel Stern Lighting
 
How to replace an E36 6-cylinder waterpump
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Engine - Cooling System
... 16mm or 8mm allen depending on model/year) and a breaker bar to turn the tensioner pulley bolt clockwise, slip the belt off of the pulleys. 5) Remove the waterpump pulley bolts, remove the waterpump pulley, remove the waterpump nuts. 6) Thread in M6 bolts in to the threaded lugs on the sides of the old waterpump. Tighten the bolts, they will push the old pump out of the block. Pitch the old ... (more)
Posted : 26 October 2004 Author : Chris
 
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