Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All e32, e34, and e38 models with the M60B30 V8 engine. Why Change Your Spark Plugs? Sparks plugs normally deteriorate slowly and constantly from new, and replacement at 30,000-mile intervals represents a reasonable cost/performance compromise.  I had been advised by the local BMW dealer […]

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all e31, e32, and e38 BMW models with the M7x engine. Unfortunately, I need to apologize before I do this post because I did not keep stopping during the procedure to take photos. There is so many nuts and bolts to attend […]

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all M7x V12 engines (750 and 850 BMW models). OK then, the next few “How To’s” are going to be in all sorts of different order but rather than do a “How to rebuild an E31” post, I am going to section […]

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all SOHC V12 BMW models. Ok, so continuing on from my last post on camshaft timing, I am elaborating on the delights of a BJ, (Banjo Job), that is so necessary on the V12. When I stripped down the top end of […]

Article by: Winston Fong Article applies to: All models with the M30 engine. Unbolt the oil filter lid. Editor’s Note: The early M30 engines had a different oil filter canister than what is shown here. Location of M20 filter canister is different from the M30 as well (located near the […]

Article by: Winston Fong Article applies to: all models with the M30 engine. Start by removing under panel from underneath the car and below radiator which is attached to body by four plastic nuts (looks like plastic skid plate). Once the panel is removed you can drain the radiator by […]