Mosselman Turbo Install
Model : Mercedes-Benz, 190 - Series Category : Force Induction
... You will have to reconnect the original feed and take lines on the oil cooler on the correct threads. Now turn the oil cooler horizontal. This is how it will sit. I used the original plastic retainer for the oil cooler to make a "custom" bracket for the oil cooler. Here is a pic of it. This part takes some engineering skills but it really isnt that difficult. In order to get the ... (more)
Posted : 18 June 2005  
 
Maxima 5 Speed Rebuild
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... any debris from getting into the motor. Drain the gear oil from the transmission. The fastest and easiest way is to remove the gear selector sensor. The oil will drain from a 40mm hole at the bottom of the transmission. Remove the starter, speedometer sensor, clutch slave cylinder, front exhaust, and crankshaft position sensor. Disconnect the gear position switch, and ground wire on the ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Maxima Slave Cylinder Hose Replacement
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... is the new $60 hose installed (yellow arrow). You will make a little mess when you remove the old hose as all of the brake fluid will leak out. The red arrow show the location of the slave cylinder bleeder valve. You will need to know where this later to bleed the system of all air.After the hose has been replaced, you must bleed the clutch. Summary I had a small leak in a hydraulic hose for ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Maxima Clutch Replacement
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... the clutch is being replaced. Top Left: The new throw out bearing and clutch fork installed. Notice there is no machined area on the end of the input shaft, which usually fits into the.... Top Right Back of the crankshaft. The bearing is known as the pilot bearing. Lower Center: In the middle of the picture you can see the pilot bearing. In this application, the bearing is there, but it is not ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Modifying the Servtronic Steering Boost Relay to Tighten Steering
Model : Audi, A6 Category : Electrical
... an old set of driving lights I went to work. First you remove the housing around the steering wheel column that sits directly over the center of the wheel. This will expose two screws on either side of the steering column that secures the underside of the dash cover below the steering wheel. Next remove the under the steering column dash cover by removing the two screws listed above plus two ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
McCulloch 6000K HID (H7) Kit Install
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Exterior
... white wires from the starter pack line up with the yellow wire from the OEM plug and the black wire from the starter pack with the brown wire of the OEM plug. All the hard part is done. The rest is simple. Place the HID bulb into the socket where the H7 bulb used to be. Next, carefully decide where you'll place the ballast and the starter pack. I've decided to mount it on the backside of the ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Mirror Compass Upgrade
Model : Audi Category : Interior
... up to the headliner. Just pull rearward on the cover. It snaps right off. Use the a small screw driver if necessary to remove it. Here you can see the cover removed and the wires exposed. Simply pull the plug out of the harness. Again you can use the small screw driver to pry them apart. Now comes the hardest part of the install, removing the mirror assembly from the window. Please be very ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Modifying the Boxster OBC
Model : Porsche, Boxster Category : Electrical
... stay in place. Optional: Use the Ohm Meter to test the wires. Disconnect the battery. Lower the windows, lower the top, open the front trunk. Remove the key from the ignition. Remove the battery cover by twisting the screws 90 degrees. Use the 10mm socket to disconnect the negative terminal. 3. Remove Instrument Cluster Pry out the microphone cover with a small screwdriver. Pry out the hazard ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Mounting A Race Seat In a 914
Model : Porsche, 914 - Series Category : Interior - Seats
... seat in place, sitting on some phone books or anything that will support it and climb in to see how it feels. If you have a cage with door bar like I do, getting in and out is much easier with a removable steering wheel. 9. Once the position feels good, have someone measure the distance from the top and bottom of the seat to the firewall, save these measurements and then remove the seat. 10. I ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Mocal 44-Row Oil Cooler Installation for the 911
Model : Porsche, 911 - Series Category : Engine - Cooling System
... so that the mounting holes in the fan flanges are positioned over the centerline of the fan mounts and mark the positions of the holes on the fan mounts (Photo 5).Photo 5 – Aligning FanDrill a 7/32" hole in each fan mount and tap it with a " X 20 tap. Secure the fan to the frame with " X 20 X " bolts and lock washers (Photo 6).Photo 6 – Attaching FanStep 3 – ... (more)
Posted : 3 June 2005  
 
Making Your Window Molding Look New!!
Model : Porsche, 914 - Series Category : Exterior
... at all times. If you don ‘t, you will probably end up with more scratches than you started with.5. While you are sanding, continue to dip the sandpaper into the bucket of water. This helps clean any build up from the paper. The Basic H water also acts as a lubricant which makes it a lot easier to sand.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with each grit of sandpaper.NOTE:Remember that with each ... (more)
Posted : 1 June 2005  
 
Moroso Hood Pins
Model : Mazda, RX, RX - 7 Base Category : Exterior - Hood
... the pin. Thread one of the 2 nuts onto the pin so that it will be above the brace. Then put the pin into the hole. Thread the 2nd nut onto the pin from the bottom of the brace. Just tighten the nuts snugly, as you will need to adjust the height later on. After you have mounted both of the front pins, they should look sonething like this. Set the height as high as you can for now so that it ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
Maintenance Schedule
Model : Mazda, RX, RX - 7 Base Category : Misc
... : I do mine at every other oil change Spark Plug wires -- Inspect every 15,000 miles: Replace if needed Cooling System -- Inspect every 15,000 miles for leaks Engine Coolant -- Replace/Flush every year Fuel Filter -- Replace every 30,000 miles or once a year Fuel Lines -- Inspect every 15,000 miles Oil Level Warning System -- Inspect every year Coolant Level Warning System -- Inspect every ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
Making the Shift to RX-7 Clutch Work
Model : Mazda, RX, RX - 7 Base Category : Driveterrain
... its nut. This nut is easily reached from the top while you’re pulling the slave cylinder. Next, put the car on a lift and remove the lower shielding from the catalytic converters. Depending on the year, there may be two or three converters. The ‘79s and ‘80s don’t have converters but a ridiculously complex front exhaust pipe and heat exchanger for emissions purposes. If your ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
MX 6 SPEAKERS
Model : Mazda, MX6 Category : Electrical - Radio
... - Our super doorlock interfaced plugged right in! (see the 3 wires, red, green, blue) Picture of our super doorlock interface (great for doorlock actuators) Needed to drill a hole. This is the picture of that This shows how to interface the factory alarm wire so that it will disarm when you unlock the doors Yes, security light. Picture of our Pioneer 6x8 speaker mounted in the door. SO NICE! ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
Modification of the Viscous Fan Clutch for M119.xxx Engine
Model : Mercedes-Benz, S - Class, S500 coupe Category : Engine
... protective metal cowling in front that holds the Aux fans so that the fan shroud could be removed. This photo shows how to remove the fan shroud bracket for my S500 cpe. This procedure is valid for any W140 chassis car. All screws are 10mm including the recessed one. The bracket is released by pulling it up and over the hard rubber hood bumpers. After removing the bracket, remove the fan ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
MB Scanners: Trisco "Palm" Scanner
Model : Mercedes-Benz, S - Class, S500 coupe Category : Electrical
... Y Y SRS 1988-1995 Y Y CLIMATE CONTROL AC 1988-1995 Y Y New OBD-II Testable System (Data Stream Test) System Read Codes Erase Codes ENG (ME1.0/2.x) Y Y ETC Y Y ESP Y Y SRS Y Y ICM Y Y AAC Y Y PSE Y Y OCP Y Y LCP Y Y PTS Y Y EIS Y Y The operation of the unit is fairly straight forward. Depending on the car to be tested, the user selects the appropriate interface; 38pin, 8pin or 16pin. If ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
M audio upgrade review
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E39) 1996-03 Category : Electrical - Radio
... connects to the Nokia box, so I disassembled the Nokia box and removed the connector along with the small circuit board to which the speaker wires are soldered. Cut off the connectors that was plugged into the two 5'' drivers inside the Nokia box, strip off 1'' of insulation. The longer wires connects to the passenger side sub, the shorter ones to the driver side. There is enough wire for ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
M5 grill installation photos
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E39) 1996-03 Category : Exterior
... just finished installing the M5 grills on my 2000 540i. Cost was only $54 total from Pacific BMW. Installation was a snap. Photos follow. Passenger side grill removed. View from inside hood so you can see location of clips New M5 grills on shelf and stock grill laying in two pieces Close-up of removed grill Stock grill on left of photo. M5 grill on right of photo. Passenger grill ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
M62 Oxygen Sensor Replacement
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E39) 1996-03 Category : Exhaust - Oxygen Sensor
... nutdriver, unscrew the nuts at both ends of the box. 2. Disconnect the wire that goes to the Pre-Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor (or which ever one you are replacing, there are 4 total on the 540i, 2 Pre-Cat, and 2 Post-Cat), it just pulls apart with no special tools. Now place the end of the wire that goes to the disconnect O2 sensor through the closed end of your 22mm wrench and run it all ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
M62 Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) replacement as performed on a 1998 BMW 540iA Sport
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E39) 1996-03 Category : Engine
... So I hook the Peake up to the car this morning and it gives me an ''E'', which not only provides no diagnostic information, but means that there is a data communication problem. GREAT, without error codes it looks like a $ to the dealer. But thanks to Roadfly and you guys I decided to inspect the Camshaft Position Sensor and the MAF for ''physical damage'' before ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Motronic engine management scheme
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Fuel System
... Audio :: Body :: Brakes :: Cooling System :: Driving :: Electrical :: Engine :: Fuel System :: Interior :: Misc. & Useful Info :: Performance :: Specifications :: Suspension & Steering :: Transmission :: Troubleshooting :: Ventilation & A/C SHOW ALL SUBMIT ARTICLE Note: Be careful when using any of the procedures described on this section, and remember you'll be doing it at your own risk; the ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Manual transmission troubleshooting
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... out of gearWorn or mis adjusted linkageTransmission-to-engine mounting bolts looseShift linkage bindingWorn shift forkLubricant leakTransmission lubricant level too highLoose or broken input shaft bearing retainerInput shaft bearing retainer O-ring or lip seal damaged (or both) Gustavo Melo Back SECTIONS :: Audio :: Body :: Brakes :: Cooling System :: Driving :: Electrical :: Engine :: Fuel ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Maplight Installation
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Lights
... information panel. I have the non-check control panel that only displays airbag and seatbelt warning. I also have a crank sunroof. I checked all these wires but there is no switched or constant 12V source in this wiring connector. For those of you with an E30 like mine, we're going to have to route power from elsewhere. For all of you with a check control panel, use the following pins for power ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
More VIN decoding information
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Misc
... The 9th position is the location of the check digit and does not enter into the computation.The check digit is computed by multiplying the value of each character by its positional weight, summing the products, and dividing the sum by 11. The remainder is the value of the check digit; if the remainder is 10, the check digit is assigned the character 'X'.As an example, consider the ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Mirror Switch Reconditioning
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Electrical
... You Can Find An Old Tooth Brush WD-40Procedure: 1. Pry out the switch with the screw driver. It should pop out pretty easily.2. Disconnect the switch from the wiring harness and use the screw driver again to separate the switch housing.3. Separate the circuit board from the switch housing being careful not to drop the floating contacts inside.4. Spray a generous amount of WD-40 inside the ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Maplight Installation
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93, 318i Category : Interior
... information panel. I have the non-check control panel that only displays airbag and seatbelt warning. I also have a crank sunroof. I checked all these wires but there is no switched or constant 12V source in this wiring connector. For those of you with an E30 like mine, we're going to have to route power from elsewhere. For all of you with a check control panel, use the following pins for power ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
M40 camshaft replacement
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Engine
... and replace if loose or worn, mine had som slop in the bearings and they were not particularly expensive.2. The camshaft template and flywheel locking tools would have to be made up.The locking tool is real easy, I paid equal to 8 USD to have the tool made. The camshaft template though is a lot of work if using a mill.I ended up with milling 3 strips of 6mm aluminium sheets and then bolting ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Motor Flushes
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Engine
... something that oil companies and engine designers have kept a secret all these years. It is an overwhelming compulsion that does not bow to reason.So, all of this suggests...if you want to add a motor flush, go ahead, especially if you've never done it before. Even if your engine doesn't feel better, you will -- and that resevoir of goodwill will matter someday when you are faced with ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
M50 motor transplant into the E30
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93, 318i Category : Engine
... wiring, exhaust, and coolant hoses. Where I live, I can buy used 2.5 liter ones for $1500 !!! Just a few bolt-ons to that motor (Conforti programming, intake, exhaust) and you're way over 200HP. Start with the 2.8 or 3.0 liter and you will have even more. Add Schrick cams and the Schrick intake system and you will have ALOT more power than you could ever get out of our old M20 - for alot ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
More ideas for cold air intake modifications
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Engine
... tire.The filter in the picture looks a little too small for a 2,5 liter BMW motor.Ideally, you can feed the cold-air box with a NACA duct mounted in the front left corner of the hood. No tube is necessary, just let it blow into the cold air box.Alternately, you could feed the cold-air box from a duct run from the front airdam, but this is hotter air, and if you're like me, your airdam is ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Maintenance Schedule
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Misc
... and gasket and rubber dams Dist. cap and rotor and I replace the coil as well (optional) I clean my K&N cone Change tranny and rear end oil (on an automatic the tranny may be need to be serviced more) Other maintenance items would be fan clutch, tires, suspension items, exhaust system and any other necessary item to keep the car in tip top shape as the part(s) fail. I have had the experience ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Making a Custom Short Shifter
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Interior
... force. After removing the two metal pieces that hold the shift linkage cables in place, I proceeded to remove the clips that hold the shifter assembly to the shift linkage cables. One of these clips is to the left side of the shifter arm, and it simply pops off, and then the shift linkage cable will slide off. The other clip is harder to pop off, and it sits at the end of the shifter lever, in ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Make a Switch for your Power Antenna
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Electrical - Radio
... the panels in the middle to get to the back of your head unit. Cut the black and red wire, with enough length on each end to extend the wires. You will most likely need to extend your wires so that they'll reach your switch. 3. Attach one end of the wire you cut to one terminal of the switch and the other end of the wire you cut to the other terminal. It doesn't really matter which of the ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Making Your Tail-Lights Completely Red
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Lights - Tail lights
... and then the tail-light should come right off. Now just take off the four bulbs by twisting their sockets counterclockwise, and now you can take off the tail-light. Don't forget to put some masking tape over the area where your reverse light is. If you want, you could make a custom design by only putting tape where you want your reverse light to shine through. Next you'll need to paint your ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Making Headlight Eyebrows
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Lights - Headlights
... with your blow dryer or heat gun until they are soft and pliable, and then set the pieces on your headlights and mold them so that they conform to the shape of the headlights. Let the plastic pieces cool, and test fit them again. If they don't fit very well, you can use sandpaper to sand them down. Next, you need to paint your eyebrows. You can do this yourself or let a bodyshop do it for you. ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Making Custom Hood Vents
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Interior
... something down on the ground (I found that the front lawn was the best place) and place the hood onto this with the bracing in full view. Now, place your template into the gap that you traced. You should have roughly 5 to 10mm spacing between the template and the hood bracing. (The reason for this will become clear later.) Under no circumstances should you stand on the hood as even the ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Making a Mesh Grill
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Exterior
... side cutters. Be very, very careful though! The corners will be extremely sharp. Once it is cut to fit, place it behind the bumper. If you take out the bottom cover you can reach everything in your bumper, and make sure it fits well. If you desire, you can take out the grill and paint it any color you want. One the paint is dry, place it back in the bumper and use your zip ties to hold it in ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Make Your Power Antenna Stay Down
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Electrical - Radio
... located. Once you have that done your radio should turn on without the big ugly antenna going up and poking people in the face. 2. Next find the antenna wire that goes to your antenna. Cut it and attach a speaker wire to it, or any kind of wire. This is going to be your new antenna. The wire can be as long as you want. You'll want to do this so that you'll get radio reception. 3. Now mount the ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Make Your Own Clear Tail Lights
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Lights
... chrome spray paint and paint the inner tail-light with about 4 or 5 coats, waiting between each coat. Let the paint dry completely. When the tail-light assembly is dry take some paper and trace the outline of the tail so u can cut it out on the lighting material. Once traced, cut it out of the lighting material with something that will cut. I used a soldering iron, but you can us what you want ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Make Your Own Clear Sidemarkers
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Lights
... glass shop. They took my original lense and traced around it. They also cut it out for me as well. 6. Sand down one side on each piece of plexy glass. Sand it just enough so that you can barely see through it, as shown in the picture. You don't have to do this step if you want completely clear "euro-style" sidemarkers. 7. Now you need to warm up the hot glue gun. 8. Put two small spots ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
MSD Boost Timing Master Installation on a GT
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Electrical
... have to be spliced so that both the red wire from that Tach Adapter and BTM are together. On the Tach Adapter there is a clip coming out with two green wires. This will plugged into the clip coming out of the BTM with a green and a purple wire. The clip can only go one way so dont worry about which wire connectes to which. Now the black wire coming out of the Tach Adapter will be connected to ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Making Sense of Synthetic Lubricants
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... may actually do more harm than good. The major car companies do not endorse any of these products and in fact your owner's manual will undoubtedly advise you to avoid them.Consumers Reports did a test (10/98) in an attempt to verify, or rebuke, one company's ad which claimed that their product "bonded" to the engines moving parts forming a protective barrier against wear. ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
More than You Ever Wanted to Know About Motor Oil
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... off vapors that can be ignited with a flame held over the oil. The lower the flash point the greater tendency for the oil to suffer vaporization loss at high temperatures and to burn off on hot cylinder walls and pistons. The flash point can be an indicator of the quality of the base stock used. The higher the flash point the better. 400 F is the minimum to prevent possible high consumption. ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Making Sense of Synthetic Lubricants
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... oils. Off The Shelf Additives There are countless over the counter oil additives on the market, as there have been for a number of years. In recent years a number of companies have appeared on the scene with huge national television advertising campaigns, racecar sponsorship, and more, all designed to make the consumer believe that the products really work and you are doing yourself a favor ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
M50 Manifold Installation Instructions
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Engine
... to hold the wire carrier in place. Installation Part 4: M50 Manifold Install Install the manifold and tighten to 15Nm (11ft. lbs.) Next, install the two supports brackets (front and rear). Please note that these brackets will install into different places than those removed from the M52 manifold configuration. Use two bolts part number XXX to secure the support brackets to the engine and engine ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
M-Tech rear bumper Installation (How-To)
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior - Rear Bumper
... worry about breaking them, as you bumper should come with all needed hardware replacements. Just use the knife to cut the tops off, or use the small screw driver to hammer the middle inserts out. Push on them hard enough, and they will just come out on the other side. After they fall out, just pull the fasteners out. After you've removed all the fastens pull the bumper straight back, and it ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
M3 (M-Tech) side skirts Installation (How-To)
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior
... and the drill with a bit, so you can drill the bottom of the skirt. Don't drill the bottom using the template. Mine didn't line up very good. Read on for a way to get the holes exactly right and save some time. After raising the rear, take off the rear tire. You might've noticed on the template, that you'll have to drill 2 more holes on the rear wheel-well side of the skirt. The front ones ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
M3 Mirrors Installation (How-To)
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior - Mirrors
... out, remembering, how/where it was sitting before...since you would want to put it in the same way, so the wires are kept secure and free of movement for years to come. Disconnect the connectors,take the plate off and set it aside. You now see 3 (three) bolts asnd a rubber plug, with the wires going through it. I'm not sure if some mirrors would come with it already on, but mine didn't. The ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
McCulloch H.I.D. Conversion Kits
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Lights - Headlights
... HID install - 5300K ChahalzBMR BMW HID Install - 5300K Accordude's HID Install - 4300K More HID Pictures 96-98 Civic Headlights NEW ALPHASONIK AMP PMA2300A **NEW** (May 14, 2005) JDM Cusco Zero2 Coilovers with Type-R Control Arm - SOLD! **NEW** (Sept. 12, 2004) HP Pavilion Notebook for sale!!! click for specs and price - SOLD! **NEW** (Oct. 1, 2004) Poker anyone? Kits available are: 4300K, ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Manual Transmission Fluid Change
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E46) 1998+ Category : Driveterrain - Transmission
... car around enough to warm things up (don't just let it sit and idle). Royal Purple SyncroMax Step 2: Getting Started Under the Car Two of the plastic shields have to be removed in order to gain access to the transmission drain and fill plugs. Work from the driver's side of the car and remove the two shields pictured here --> The shields are have a series of 8mm screws and bolts as well as ... (more)
Posted : 14 May 2005  
 
M44 Camshaft Position Sensor
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Engine
... to see & work. 5. Remove old Cam Sensor, from the sensor end, on the front of the head, with a 5mm hex key. Simple. 6. Follow the wire, as it goes from the head to the engine. 7. Near the Sensor is a 10mm bolt to be removed. 8. Next is one of the tricky aspects. Around the corner of the head is the aforementioned cheapo plastic race. I broke mine. After getting a replacement later (BMW ... (more)
Posted : 12 December 2004 Author : bmv
 
M30 Oil Canister
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Engine
... I'm assuming the housing's seat would be OK? 4. Installing a new housing. My machinist (Butch) wasn't at all optimistic about my idea of the ball bearing--he mentioned the seat might not be right(?) Don Gale agreed the spring would be too long and might not allow the valve to open far enough. The machinist thought either the lathe might work, or else seating it by spinning it in place with ... (more)
Posted : 9 December 2004 Author : Tom O., Bob, George, Don, Alex
 
More Light
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Lights - Headlights
... and gloves 1. Remove 3mm of plastic from the left of the center until you have 5-6mm of plastic left. 2. Remove the two guides inside the socket (I used a knife and a soldering iron). Install 2 or 3 O'rings from the old bulb in the new bulb to ensure a tight fit. ( didn't and it worked fine for me) 3. Install the bulbs in your car and have your light adjusted if not already. Still weak ... (more)
Posted : 6 December 2004 Author : Humberto Acevedo, Robert Kane
 
M20 Timing Belt
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Engine
... pulley. Loosen the upper bolt that holds the tensioner. Loosen the tensioner lower bolt at the base of the long stud. Using a screwdriver, push the tensioner from the top to release the tension then tighten the upper bolt. Remove the timing belt. 10. Remove the camshaft pulley then the two bolts holding the camshaft seal cover. 10a. Remove the cover then remove the old seal without ... (more)
Posted : 3 December 2004 Author : bmwe34.net
 
M60 Spark Plugs Replacement
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Electrical - Ignition
... then be lifted upwards (see picture above) to allow for removal of the ignition coil/spark plug cover. 4. After you have removed the ignition coil / spark plug cover, you will now have access to the ignition coils and ultimately the spark plugs. As you can see below, (2) nuts secure the ignition coil in place. To remove the ignition coil, first, loosen and remove these nuts. Note that the ... (more)
Posted : 3 December 2004 Author : Hans Lain
 
M30 Headgasket
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Engine
... will be powder coated black. 5. Now you will have some time to clean all the different parts that are out of the car, injectors, throttle body... 6. Clean the top of the piston with a gasket scraper and the gasket surface. You must clean the holes in the engine block and remove any oil and water in those bolt holes. Cracking of blocks is common if the oil is not removed from the bottom of ... (more)
Posted : 3 December 2004 Author : Bill Rickard
 
M44 Aluminum oil filter cover with pressure port
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99, 318i Category : Engine - Lubrification
O.E.M. oil filter housing cover, cast in aluminum with a threaded receptacle for an oil pressure gauge. It was included as standard equipment on the special edition E36 318is Class ll Motorsport Edition (homologated for the touring car championships). It was also an option in Europe for the E36 with M42 and M44 engines. Great for the street and track. (more)
Posted : 26 November 2004 Author : eMotors.ca Inc
 
Monsoon Subwoofer Install (for MK IV Golf/ GTI/ Jetta)
Model : Volkswagen, Golf Category : Electrical - Radio
... device there. Next, remove the plastic screw fastener in the rear of the panel. Then pull out on the bottom of the panel and feel the fasteners un-pop, once that is felt then lift up on the panel to unhook it from the window lip. Remove the tweeter speaker wire, remove the panel and set on a padded surface so it will not be damaged, inspect door panel for bad fasteners, I noticed some on mine ... (more)
Posted : 30 October 2004 Author : Roger Moore
 
M50 Manifold Install
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Engine - Intake
... in the bottom left, there is a hole that needs to be plugged. Well Bill found that a wheel bolt screws right in, so I cut it off to the right length, wrapped it in Teflon tape and screwed it in there: Random picture of me and my beloved engine: Ok, the next 2 pictures are of the plumbing and the brackets that the manifold mounts to. Now people have said that they bent them and that they ... (more)
Posted : 28 October 2004 Author : John Doby
 
M3 Lip Spoiler Install
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior - Front Bumper
... the duct tape and set the spoiler aside. Use a 3/8" bit to enlarge the 7 holes across the front edge of the bumper. DO NOT enlarge the 2 holes on each end of the bumper. Using a triangular shaped file, file one of the 3/8" holes until it is 3/8" x 3/8" square. Push one of the plug-in nuts in to the square hole until the tabs on the sides are against the bumper. Use an awl to scratch the ... (more)
Posted : 26 October 2004 Author : Chris
 
M3 Mirrors Installation
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior - Mirrors
... how/where it was sitting before...since you would want to put it in the same way, so the wires are kept secure and free of movement for years to come. Disconnect the connectors,take the plate off and set it aside. You now see 3 (three) bolts asnd a rubber plug, with the wires going through it. I'm not sure if some mirrors would come with it already on, but mine didn't. The hole inside of it was ... (more)
Posted : 26 October 2004 Author : Filip Malkov
 
M3 (M-Tech) Side Skirts Installation
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Exterior - Side skirts
... the bottom of the skirt. Don't drill the bottom using the template. Mine didn't line up very good. Read on for a way to get the holes exactly right and save some time. After raising the rear, take off the rear tire. You might've noticed on the template, that you'll have to drill 2 more holes on the rear wheel-well side of the skirt. The front ones don't have those, so the rear wheels are the ... (more)
Posted : 26 October 2004 Author : Filip Malkov
 
M-Tech rear bumper Installation
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99, 318ti Category : Exterior - Rear Bumper
... screw driver to hammer the middle inserts out. Push on them hard enough, and they will just come out on the other side. After they fall out, just pull the fasteners out. After you've removed all the fastens pull the bumper straight back, and it will just slide off. Now to the new bumper: This one has a diffuser on it. DO NOT put the diffuser on at this point, as it will limit the ... (more)
Posted : 8 June 2004 Author : Filip Malkov
 
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