TIMING CHAIN / TENSIONER REPLACEMENT
Model : Mercedes-Benz, 190 - Series Category : Engine
... on the old chain coming out of the engine and put pressure on the new chain running over the cam sprockets. The pressure is needed to keep the chain from jumping a tooth and getting out of time. Once the new chain has been fed in all the way, and the end is on the exhaust cam sprocket, disconnect the old chain by prying the link apart. DON'T DROP IT INTO THE ENGINE!! Now, connect the ends ... (more)
Posted : 18 June 2005  
 
Troubleshooting V-ribbed Belt Noise
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Engine - Cooling System
... 2 & 3). Figure 2 Parallel misalignment. Figure 3 Angular misalignment. Misalignment noise occurs most frequently on the shortest spans in a drive, most often between a backside pulley and an adjacent accessory pulley. Proper pulley alignment is particularly critical in these locations. Flat or crowned pulleys have no grooves to guide the belt and can be a common source of drive ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Turn Signal Smoke
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Interior
... it looked like a few traces may not be in full contact. I added a little bit of solder, thinking that it was now fixed. I was wrong. Now it is March 2001, and I noticed that my turn signal was not "smooth" like I remembered it. It was very notchy. I removed it from the steering column, and saw this: (Click picture for larger image) The YELLOW ARROWS point to some melted plastic. The ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Transmission Installation
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... the transmission on my floor jack, and tried to lift it into place. The transmission slipped off the floor jack, and started to fall. I was luck, and caught it just before it hit the concrete floor. Now I have a plan. I lifted up the transmission, and tied nylon rope around it, to a 2x4 that I had placed across my fenders. The 2x4 was actually on 2 old wash gloves so that the paint would ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Transmission Assembly
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... rod, striking lever, and selector. Left: Insert the reverse gate assembly. You may want to use a little bit of grease to prevent the steel ball from falling out of place during assemble. Right: In this picture, the differential, main shaft, input shaft and all shift forks have been installed. Install the reverse lever assembly. Left: Engage 4th gear, then insert the reverse idler gear and ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Transmission Disassembly
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... extra pre-load on the input shaft and main shaft bearings. As I found out later, it also explained stiff shifting in all gears, especially in first. Left: Shift the transmission into forth and remove the reverse arm shaft, reverse idler shaft and reverse idler gear. Right: Reverse arm shaft, reverse idler shaft and reverse idler gear. Left: Remove the pins and clips on the 3-4, and 5-Reverse ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Telephone Wiring Schematics ('97 and '98 models)
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Electrical
AudiWorld Tech Articles Tech Article Title Author Date Telephone Wiring Schematics ('97 and '98 models) AudiWorld 1998 1997 schematics 1998 schematics Terms of Use | Copyright 1996-2005 by AudiWorld. All rights reserved. (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Tip ECU Removal Instructions
Model : Audi Category : Electrical - ECU
... in this picture. 3rd one is closer to the seat) Lift up carpet (it's pretty stiff) and insert a short piece of 2x4 (that way you have 2 hands free to pull out the ECU box) Lift front of ECU slightly and then slide forward about 1" or so, as there are 2 locating pins front and back that hold the ECU box from moving around under the carpet. You can then slide it out from underneath the ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Troubleshooting Oxygen Sensor Trouble Codes 2331 and 2341
Model : Audi Category : Exhaust - Oxygen Sensor
... a pair of pliers to make sure that no air is let into the manifold through the disconnected hose. Your O2 sensor voltage should go high. If it does not work, you can try introducing some propane into the intake system to create a rich running condition (see later). If the O2 sensor still reads lean (low voltage), then replace the sensor. By this point we have made the engine run rich and lean ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Torn S4 Bypass Valves
Model : Audi, S4 Category : Engine
... of my stock valves. I had to replace the valves ASAP. What to do. Not willing to part with over $300 at this point in time for aftermarket valves I decided to go with OEM bosch valves again and just keep a close eye (or ear) on them. I purchased the valves for a Porsche 993 TT (Porsche # 993.110.337.50). These were reported to be a better valve and a direct replacement for the S4 part. When I ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Throttle Body Modification for 12v Engine
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Engine
... connectors from each of the 2 solenoids (push in the metal spring clip to release them, and they pull off easily). 4. There are two vacuum hoses that come from the front right of the plenum and attach to the solenoids; on my car, one is blue and one is brown. Disconnect each of these two hoses from its solenoid. (They just pull off). 5. To the left of the left solenoid is a Y-connector. ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Turbo Timer Installation (Greddy Turbo Timer III)
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Engine
... the large 10ga Black wire which is the ignition line (not starter) needed to make the turbo timer work. Carefully using a razor knife scrape away the insulation off a inch section of the wire (I don't suggest cutting...just remove the insulation) tin this segment with your soldering iron. Attach the Green Turbo timer wire here by wrapping the bare wire around the tinned black wire, flow some ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
TitleNeuspeed Short Shifter Install (A4 6-speed)
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Driveterrain
... only two screws. Cover off you will see 4 #25 torx screws and 2 6mm hex nuts. The second hex nut is below the top one. You can see it better when moving the lever to 5-6th position. Better picture of the lower hex bolt. Top hex removed. Shifter mechanism removed from the car. The two shifters side by side. Stock on left, Neuspeed on right. Differences are noticeable immediately. Neuspeed ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Tail Lights: Upgrade 96-98 to the New Style
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Lights - Tail lights
... housing to the car. Remove the light. Next we have to modify the harness plug. On the passenger side you must swap wires 4 and 6 and on the drivers side you must swap wires 1 and 3. To do this I opened the plug on the side with the numbers. Then I used the small screw driver to push the pins out. You may have to straighten them out if they get pushed too hard. Clip the wired into the new homes ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Tie Rod End Replacement
Model : Audi, A4 Category : Suspension
... or crows foot and loosen the lock nut (1). Brace the tie rod with a 18mm box end directly behind or you can do like I did and grab with the channel locks CAUTION do not damage this 18mm adjustment hex, as this is what is used to set the toe in of your car. The nut (1) only goes on with 30 ft/lbs of torque so it came off easily. 4. Remove top bolt (2) with 14mm socket and nut (3) with the 16mm. ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
The 914 Center Tunnel
Model : Porsche, 914 - Series Category : Interior
... the panel that is facing toward us is part of the firewall of the donor 914. The plastic fuel lines, the metal brake line, and the metal tubes for the various control cables are visible. In the second picture, we see the rear half of the tunnel. This view is as if we were laying underneath the car, looking up, with our feet toward the nose of the car. The two curved tubes toward the left side ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Timing Porsche 914s with Carbs
Model : Porsche, 914 - Series Category : Fuel System
... all RPMs and speeds. The vacuum advance on the distributor lets up a bit, providing some retard, when the car is under load, like when punching it pass lesser cars, thus preventing ping (predetonation) and providing a smooth acceleration. If you don’t have an “advance” timing light, which allows one to dial in an advance and time to the TDC mark (or any other point for that ... (more)
Posted : 5 June 2005  
 
Time to Rebuild?
Model : Porsche, 911 - Series Category : Engine
... of two quarts per 1000 miles is certainly cause for concern. There are two places that the oil can be lost, either past the piston rings, or the valve guides. If the car is excessively smoking, then there is significant oil being burned in the combustion chamber. Air-cooled engines expand significantly when they are run. It’s not uncommon for the entire engine to expand more than ... (more)
Posted : 3 June 2005  
 
Test Drives
Model : Ford, Probe Category : Misc
... in the car. He was very cool about it. I got to wring the car out pretty well. The salesguy was very restrained and only gasped once when I activated the ABS coming down an offramp. I knew the car had some of the best brakes in the world, and am familiar with the huge stopping power of the Probe, so I really wailed on the pedal. The ABS let the tires make quite a bit of noise as we hauled ... (more)
Posted : 3 June 2005  
 
Tires
Model : Ford, Probe Category : Wheels and Tires
... dry grip than the Pirellis, very quiet, but will wear faster than the P7000's. As they get worn, they get slick, and their wet weather capabilities diminish. Nice sidewall design with integral rim protector. Stiff sidewalls, but the ride was nice. They deteriorated quite rapidly after the installation of Eibach springs with no accompanying alignment. Otherwise a 35K tire easily. Size tested: ... (more)
Posted : 3 June 2005  
 
Tightening the Saab 9000 steering column adjuster
Model : Saab, 9000 Category : Interior - Steering Wheel
... The Saab 9000 steering column incorporates length adjustment by means of a lever under the steering column. Over time, the grip that the lever imparts to the steering column loosens, the result being eventually that the steering column will retract under pressure such as that experienced during hard braking. While checking the operation of one of my steering column switches, I took the ... (more)
Posted : 2 June 2005  
 
Targa Top Recovering
Model : Porsche, 911 - Series Category : Exterior
... there was plenty of extra material to grab on to on the sides to stretch the top. Removal of the hardware is pretty straight forward. Being anal about these things (and not wanting to find out later that there are specific left and right parts) I used masking tape to identify the parts.When removing the clips you need to be aware of the "floating" nut plate that is behind the panel ... (more)
Posted : 1 June 2005  
 
Testing of Sachs Viscous Fan Clutch 2100 013 032
Model : Mercedes-Benz, S - Class, S500 coupe Category : Engine
... every day. The confusion seems that the ''air-flow'' is equated with ''air-temperature''. For example, here's an excerpt from a post on the VFC and bms. '' . . if the bms can not detect changes in the ambient temperatures properly, because of inadequate air flow around it, . . . it does not mean that there is something wrong with its design. The solution would be to increase the air flow ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
Ticking Noise in the Hydraulic Lifters in a 119.xxx Engine
Model : Mercedes-Benz, S - Class, S500 coupe Category : Engine
... and inspecting the oil tubes, two (2) were found to have open ends!! After replacing all tubes, the oil pressure and ticking noise went away! Talk about poor design for an oil tube! Why aren't they made as a solid piece without an end cap? It's not needed at all. The fact that it is there makes the part very susceptible to failure. And they obviously do! DIY Fix! To change a pair of oil tubes ... (more)
Posted : 25 May 2005  
 
Tips on how to stop fuel pumps from stuffing/jamming up
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Fuel System
... the dirt straight into your fuel tank and possibly causing the pump to jam.When you fill up the cars fuel tank, always get a docket as if the station has a bad batch of fuel you can claim compensation for the price of a fuel pump replacement. I have done this once, and if you can prove that this is the case (if they get more than a few people complaining) they will compensate.If the fuel tank is ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
The best lubricants (& change intervals) for BMW manual gearboxes and differentials
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Driveterrain
... Redline D4 ATF. If there was no label, the gearbox will have 17mm INTERNAL wrench oil plugs, and should use Redline MTL GL-4 70W-80.Virtually all BMW manual gearboxes used before 1986 should use the same Redline MTL GL-4 70W-80 as you would use in the no-label / internal plug 1986-1992 gearboxes.For BMW's 1993 and newer, Redline recommends D4 ATF for all gearboxes, manual OR ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
The NASA guide to home wheel-scuff repair...
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Misc
... spot putty is minutes but if it's cold or damp, this project is likely to not work out too well. Remember...keep your sanding to the IMMEDIATE area around the damage. Trust me on this. So once you've done the first round of putty, switch to the finer of your sandpaper (400 grit in my case) and sand and putty until it FEELS and LOOKS flush. Note that I use the paper wrapped around a piece of ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Toggle switch for colder A/C
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Misc
... in the cockpit (I used the panel above the driver's knee).The two wires which are jumped for my car (87 325is) are the "Outboard" and middle wires as show clearly in the pictures:This switch has been installed and used on my car since 1992 with no problems thus far.With the switch ON... the fan runs in HIGH regardless of what the A/C is doing.With the switch OFF... operation is ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Thermostat Replacement &
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E30) 1983-93 Category : Engine - Cooling System
... Unplug the other hose. Note that more coolant will escape so have a catch basin ready below the hoses. This job is messy. I removed the radiator shroud to make the access easier with a 10mm socket. This is not necessary. The Bentley manual (the E36 one for the M44 engine) recommends removing the fan to get access to the thermostat. I tried this but I couldn't get the fan off. You need a 32mm ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Turbo Conversions
Model : GEO, Storm Category : Force Induction
... pressure fuel pump and sub-pump, and a rising rate fuel pressure regulator. Without the additional fuel, the engine will run too lean under the forced air charge of the turbo, and will detonate, and blow. Now you're finally to the point where you can use those manifolds mentioned earlier. You have to convert the entire induction system over. Intake manifold, exhaust manifold, air plenum, ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Timing Belt Replacement
Model : GEO, Storm Category : Engine
... a SOHC engine then four additional bolts must be removed. 10. A quick way to loosen the large center bolt, is to place the socket on the bolt and the breaker bar on the floor forward of the engine. Now, hook up the battery; take out of gear and just TAP the starter. This WILL loosen the bolt. NOTE: make certain that the crankshaft is still on TDC with the #1 piston. If it has moved reset it ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
Throttle Body Upgrade for SOHC Owners
Model : GEO, Storm Category : Exhaust
... the TB or the intake, wherever it ends up. It should be in good shape, though it is recommended that you replace it. It may exhibit a high idle condition if not replaced. There is a slight difference between a GSi gasket and a base gasket in some years. Carefully line the gasket up on your GSi TB and tape it in place. Take your razor knife and trim away the extra gasket material using the TB ... (more)
Posted : 24 May 2005  
 
TRD QuickShifter Installation
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Interior
... and makes it easier to get the shifter out of the car. Once you've got room to work on your shifter, you need to remove the four 12mm bolts that hold the short shifter into the chassis of the car. A socket extension was very helpful for this step. After removal of the four bolts, there are two metal pieces that slide into place to hold the shift linkage cables in place(Marked in third photo) ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Timing Belts and Other Misfortunes
Model : Acura, Integra Category : Engine - Cooling System
... a screwdriver in the flywheel wouldn't work. Every time I really stood on the end of the wrench, the screwdriver would pop out. This method worked the first time that I did it. So I made my own tool out of angle iron and two bolts. I drilled a big hole a couple of inches from the end of the angle iron so I could fit a socket extension through. I drilled holes and placed the bolts on either ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Thoughts on Synthetic Oil
Model : Honda Category : Misc
... into second gear. Since I had little prior experience with the car before switching to synthetic, I thought the operation was normal for the car and I learned to double-clutch to make the shifting easier. Because of nagging doubts about the synthetic, however, I eventually switched back the owner's manual-specified Honda gear oil (my manual recommends against substituting motor oil for gear ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Trans cooler install
Model : Ford, Mustang Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Automatic
... with 4 brackets a few bolts,nuts, hose fittings, and about 1' of heavy duty hose and clamps. To connect the cooler you have to disconnect the tranny tube that connects to the UPPER DRIVERS side of the radiator. Next measure the length of hose you will need to connect the cooler INLET and OUTLET. Install the cooler in place (easier with hoses attached) and route the hoses to the top of the ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Turbo How to Series
Model : Ford, Mustang Category : Force Induction
... T3s: Garret / Turbonetics or similar size turbo's Header kit (Hedman) or modified header to make the turbo manifolds Intercooler(s) Steel Pipes and bends of different diameters, mostly 2.5" and 3" Assortment of 2.5" and 3" hoses and heavy duty clamps High temperature RTV sealant and gasket maker Header to H pipe flanges, header flanges, header gaskets, exhaust to turbo ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
TJ Spacer lift
Model : Jeep, TJ Category : Suspension
... the small retaining clip on the bottom of the driver side coil (Fig 1.4) and the two nuts on top of each side of the sway bar. (Fig 1.5) With this complete, use the Hi-Lift to jack up the front of the vehicle and easily take the coils out. Remove the rubber bump stops by pulling down and working them back and forth. Loosen off and remove the 1/2 " bolt inside and the metal cup that held ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
TYC Tails Install
Model : Toyota, Celica Category : Lights
... removing any other of the trunk plastics. Make sure you get a good grip on the nuts before they are removed. If you drop them, you'll have to either remove all the trunk plastics to retrieve them, or listen to them every time you turn a corner. 3. Once the bolts are removed, pull out the stock housing. You'll see 3 bulbs attached to wires. Each of these bulbs can be removed by giving them a ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Truction Control Kit
Model : Pontiac, Grand Prix Category : Misc
... to the interior of the car to a switch. At the fuse-box, add 2 wires where the fuse enters and "reroute" them to a switch in the inside of the car. Splicing into this connection enables the switch inside the car to activate or deactivate the TCC. This mod should be for track use only as it disables the ABS as well. Now here is the masterpiece as I call it. Previously I had one ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Throttle Body Shaft Seal Replacement
Model : Eagle, Talon Category : Misc
... hidden under the TPS. Put the nut and washer(s) in a safe place, and remove the sensor arm (the little metal piece that the nut is holding on). It has a marking on it to indicate which way is bottom, but make a note of it. Some years also have a little washer under this piece, so look carefully. If all is off, you should now be able to see one of the dreaded seals, first hand! (patience, leave ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
The Guide to Higher Performance
Model : Eagle, Talon Category : Misc
... then at some point, you're going to have to pay for it. Nobody runs 10's on $100. What are you willing to live with in terms or comfort and noise? - Race cars are uncomfortable, nasty devices. Full race exhausts will prevent conversation, drown out your stereo, and attract attention. Full race suspensions will rattle your fillings loose, and make long trips unbearable. Radically lowered cars ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Turbo Timer Install in a 2nd Generation DSM
Model : Eagle, Talon Category : Misc
... the TT to a nearby frame ground on the car. A metal screw that screws into metal frame is required here. Next, route the remaining grey wire through the underside of the dash and over to the radio area. Remove the ashtray and the cup holder by simply pulling up on them. You can then remove the rest of that whole trim assembly by pulling up on it. It just snaps into place. Once this is removed, ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
The evolution of the Z over the years.
Model : Datsun, 240Z Category : Misc
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Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Tweaking Your Iceman and Bored TB
Model : Dodge, Neon Category : Misc
... likely, if you have a 55 or 56mm TB on your car, it is not matched to your Intake (unless of course you matched it when you installed it) This will cause a small lip to form at the intake that disrupts airflow - that is a bad thing. With the TB out, zip tie or just tie the Butterfly plate open so you can see through it. Put the TB back on and snug the bolts down. Look down into the ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Tire Size Calculator
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Misc
... Rebuilding a BMW Motor is level ten This article is the one in a series that will be released in conjunction with Wayne's upcoming book, 101 Projects for Your BMW 3-Series. The book will be 256 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to timing the camshafts. With more than 350+ full-color glossy photos accompanying extensive step-by-step procedures, this book ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
The procedure for installing a high-performance chip into your DME
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Electrical
... Pull the lever on the wiring harness. It will swing open, then can be removed. The DME has already been removed in the picture. The DME should slide right out. It is held in place by the clips shown here. The computer shown here (top) is probably the automatic transmission controller. When you get the DME out, take the 4 T-20 Torx screws out of the top of the box. Don't worry about the ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Time to Rebuild?
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Engine
... coated with a lot of extra carbon. Keep in mind that the rest of your combustion chamber probably looks the same. An engine running too lean will have a powdery white coating on it, and the outer porcelain ring may have a burned appearance. When reading spark plugs, pay close attention to the white porcelain ring around the plug. This white area will give you an excellent background to inspect ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
The cooling system Story
Model : All Makes Category : Engine - Cooling System
... in the engine acts as an anode and is transferred to the steel parts of the engine through the acidic coolant. When aluminum parts like the cylinder head erode, the cooling passages get wider and often encroach into the head gasket sealing area. The headgasket will quickly fail if it is not firmly sandwiched between the head and the block. When a headgasket fails due to head or block ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
The Air Conditioning FAQ
Model : All Makes Category : Interior - Heating and Air Conditioning
... will give you a price for the repair if we find a leak. You will not get a refund for the A/C service if you have a leak. There is no guarantee that if we find a leak that it will be the only leak. It may be that there are slower leaks that have not shown up yet. If we fix a leak, then it's best if you come back for another follow up UV dye test. What about converting (retrofitting) my pre-1994 ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
The Axle and CV Boot Story
Model : All Makes Category : Suspension
... The remainder of the torn boot is cut off. Then the CV joint is removed. Some axles have a retaining clip that can be spread with special pliers to allow the CV joint to slide off. Unfortunately most of the cars we work on have a non-accessible retaining clip, so the only way to remove the CV joint is to use a brass hammer to pound the CV joint off. This technique can damage the CV joint if ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
The timing belt story
Model : All Makes Category : Engine
... only keeping the car for a short time, well.. that's a different story. If the waterpump is blocked by the timing belt (in other words -- you must remove the timing belt to remove the waterpump), then yes. It will save you money in the long run. If the waterpump can be replaced without removing the timing belt, then no, unless the waterpump is leaking or worn and is easier to replace while the ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
The Strut and Shock Story
Model : All Makes Category : Suspension - Shocks/struts
... bad. At what point during a struts decline you should replace it is up to you. Early strut failure is usually most noticeable on high speed sweeping turns, like a curved freeway overpass. The car may feel like it's "wallowing", a rocking sensation that feels like you are teetering on the left front and right rear wheel or the right front and left rear wheel, depending on the ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Tire Rotation
Model : All Makes Category : Wheels and Tires - Tires
... in the trunk. Even cars that have a full size spare often use a tire that is not rated for freeway speeds, or a rim that does not match the other four. Most of the time the spare should not be rotated in. What is tire balancing? Tire balancing means adding lead weights to a rim to cancel out any heavy areas of the tire. If the tire has a heavy spot, it will cause a vibration when it spins ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
The Engine Story
Model : All Makes Category : Engine
... be ground undersized, then they aren't. You pay for what you get so if your engine is less damaged you pay less. Usually you will be quoted for the basic job and after inspection of the components you will get a call back with a more accurate estimate. Art's Automotive does not do all the machine work for this type of repair. Crank grinding, cylinder boring and size honing, block decking, and ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Things You Should Know About Bolts And Nuts
Model : All Makes Category : Misc
... and have never set it for a high or even mid-range value and left it for a few hours. And, in addition, that you have not set it below the minimum specified for the wrench (Sorry to complicate the world; these are real-life circumstances);A jerk on the torque wrench to cause a click sets a higher value than a smooth gradual tightening;If there is a specified torque, a trifle more is not ... (more)
Posted : 14 May 2005  
 
Turbo/Supercharger
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Force Induction
... Psi 525i 168hp - 189hp 285hp 6 Psi '93-'95 530i 215hp 335hp 6 Psi 540i 282hp 420hp 6 Psi Pros: - New 2year/unlimited mileage warranty program for ESS assembled main Supercharger units. - Supercharger is perfectly balanced to ensure super-smooth running and long durability. - Unique SilentDrive belt driven step-up system,very low noise (inaudible with hood closed). - Easy installation, due to ... (more)
Posted : 10 December 2004 Author : bmwe34.net
 
Track Preparation
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Misc
... Prepare the car: Outside - Mechanic • Rain-X your windshield if it looks like rain. • Bring your car to a reputable garage to have it checked thoroughly. Some driving schools give you a form to have filled out from your favorite mechanic. • Torque all the wheels at the same value (around 80ft/lb). • Check your tire pressure and bring a good tire gauge and a compressor if you have one. Inflate ... (more)
Posted : 10 December 2004 Author : Dragos
 
TRANS PROGRAM
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Driveterrain - Transmission
... actually working fine. I just had some sort of intermittent electrical problem. So, I began checking things in the electrical system. The tranny is controlled by a computer, just like the engine. Anytime there is a low voltage problem, or a problem with an electrical signal from one of the sensors, the tranny computer throws up the red flag (Trans Program message), and only allows you reverse ... (more)
Posted : 10 December 2004 Author : Trevor Doornbos
 
Touring Roof Racks
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96, 525 Touring Category : Exterior
... the other tower. 6. The easiest way to do this is use a very thin headed 1/4 bolt (head up - cut to length) on the outside (dol cap can slide by) , and an inside bolt (head down - cut to correct length) that sticks up inside where the original rivet did. A SLIGHT filing of the threads (after installation) of the inside bolt will allow the cap to "grip" correctly. The outside head will also ... (more)
Posted : 3 December 2004 Author : Stephen Dull
 
Touring Lowering
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96, 525 Touring Category : Suspension - Springs
... (778-779) (with self level) rear - 33 53 1 138 720 (719-721) (NO self level) On the wilder side, H&R makes lowering spring kits for the Touring wagon in it’s self-leveled (1992-1993) and un-self-levelled (1994-1995) forms. The H&R kits will drop the front of the Touring between 1.5 and 1.7 inches, the rear drop will be between .5 and .7 inches. This will be a nice, low, tight ride. There are no ... (more)
Posted : 2 December 2004 Author : Micah O'C
 
Turbocharger Oil Leaks
Model : All Makes Category : Force Induction - Turbocharging
... the air filter. Oil at Compressor Outlet A dry type filter will have increased restriction as it becomes dirty. This results in a pressure drop across the filter. Under engine loading, a positive pressure exists at the oil seal behind the compressor impeller so the pressure drop is not noticed. However, in an unloaded engine, ie idle or at low rpm, a potential exists where a partial vacuum ... (more)
Posted : 26 November 2004 Author : David Canitz
 
Troubleshooting Turbochargers
Model : All Makes Category : Force Induction - Turbocharging
... from atmospheric dust and sand to valve train or engine fragments. Foreign object ingestion will usually lead to bearing failures from the turbine wheel and shaft running in an unbalanced condition. Noise can be related to bearing failure. Bearing failure is usually due to inadequate oil supply, dirty or contaminated oil or excessive oil temperature. Engine oil pressure provides lubrication ... (more)
Posted : 26 November 2004 Author : N/A
 
Turbo Timer
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - Instrumentation
... steering column. [PICTUREID=5] [B]6.[/B] At this point it should work. Start the car. It should beep and light up with a red screen and then a blue screen. If you setup the timer... it should keep the car running when you turn off the ignition, and start it's countdown. [B]7.[/B] Next comes hooking up the parking break feature (brown wire) and the vehicle speed sensor ooption (purple wire). To ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004  
 
Troubleshooting Noises (Is Your Honda Trying to Tell You Something?)
Model : Honda Category : Engine
... is about to let go. It's unfortunate that a loose pin sounds pretty much the same as a defunct rod bearing, but with a little patience you should be able to determine what's at fault. First, check idle oil pressure even if you have to screw in a mechanical gauge. If it's low, you can bias your decision toward bearings. Next, listen with your stethoscope. A rod bearing makes more noise at the ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : N/A
 
Throttle-Body Heater Bypass
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Engine - Intake
... may leak out as you are removing them, but this is not a big deal. I had to use a screwdriver to gently pry mine away from the heater. Over time they will be heated up enough to form a pretty good seal. If you use a screwdriver, use a very small one and be careful not to fo(k up the hoses. 5. Once you have the two hoses removed, you will need the piece of pipe or tubing. You can purchase a ... (more)
Posted : 6 November 2004  
 
Twitching Rear Suspension
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99, 318ti Category : Suspension
... in the opposite direction of the front wheels, and the inside wheel also turns in the opposite direction of the front wheels. This helps the car turn sharper than would be directed by the front wheels alone (this is the fun part). REAR OF THE CAR SQUATTING, such as when under acceleration. The camber of both wheels goes negative, and toe-out increases. Neither of these changes are ... (more)
Posted : 5 November 2004 Author : Brian Brown
 
The Audi A4 3.0 Test Drive
Model : Audi, A4, 3.0 Category : Misc
... A4 I drove but still, nonetheless not completely addressed. Acceleration of the A4's 3.0 V6 engine left more to be desired. We were expecting more a guy feeling when we acclerated. The car felt a slower than we thought it would be especially with a 6-speed. Audi could have definitely have worked on gearing the car a bit better. Low end torque was fairly good but fell off right at the 3200 rpm ... (more)
Posted : 28 October 2004 Author : team.BAR
 
The Infinity G35 Test Drive
Model : Infiniti, G35 Category : Misc
... to a little over $36K. Andy and Mark rode in the back while the salesman rode shotgun. Andy and Mark said the rear seat had a decent amount of room and those reclining seats were very cool. The front was a little cramped compared to the E46 or E36. It wasn't uncomfortable, but my 325is is more spacious in the driver's seat/ As soon as I left the parking lot, I noticed the very smooth ride of ... (more)
Posted : 28 October 2004 Author : team.BAR
 
Turn Signal Clarification
Model : All Makes Category : Lights - Turning Signals
... red light no part of which shall be visible from the front. (c) In addition to any required turn signal lamps, any vehicle may be equipped with supplemental rear turn signal lamps mounted to the rear of the rearmost portion of the driver's seat in its rearmost position. (d) In addition to any required or authorized turn signal lamps, any vehicle may be equipped with supplemental rear turn signal ... (more)
Posted : 26 October 2004 Author : Filip Malkov
 
The Poor Man's SuperchargerSwapping a 6-cylinder E30 rear differential to your 318ti
Model : BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99 Category : Driveterrain - Differential
... the lower shock bolt, you should be able to sneak the axle out. Now it's time to remove the rear diff assembly. First, disconnect the speedometer pulse sensor connector. Remove the two rearmost 19mm bolts on top of the diff with a combination wrench: Support the diff with a floor jack. Next, remove the front two 19mm bolts: Finally remove the nut and bolt for the diff bushing using a ... (more)
Posted : 14 May 2004 Author : Constant Yu
 
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