Topic: Engine

M30 Cam Removal Tool DIY

Article by: RobertRO Models: All BMW models with the M30 engine (or similar SOHC 4 cylinder engines). I needed a tool to easily remove the M30 cylinder head camshafts. Since I don’t have the BMW special tool, I had to go for a DIY approach. I used only materials that […]

How to Choose the Right Turbo

Article by: Author unknown Article applies to: all BMWs. I decided now would be the perfect time for everyone to learn how to properly read a Turbo Compressor map, and how to choose a proper turbo for your vehicle. Here we will show a compressor map for reference:   First […]

Bosch Injector Rebuild

Article by: Michael Oswald Article applies to: all BMW models with the low impedance Bosch injectors. Problem: After installing a Perfect Power SMT-6 piggyback computer, I wanted to install new / used Bosch 24# blue top injectors. The SMT-6 has already been set up for these injectors. So, I went […]

Volvo Electric Fan

Article by: AHenry014 Article applies to: all models with the crap pulley driven viscous clutch fan. This is installed on my v8 car, a ’94 touring with the b40/6spd swap. I first installed it on the stock radiator 540i/6 rad with minor trimming to the Volvo shroud, and it is […]

Fan Clutch Rehab

Article by: John Krawzcyk Article applies to: all BMW models with a viscous cooling fan clutch. These next few pages attempt to graphically demonstrate the Plumley Procedure for rehabbing Porsche 928 mechanical fan clutches. The one shown below is from my 1979 and it typical of the earlier model fan […]