Article by: IceHaus Dave Applies to: All models with the M30 engine. Yesterday I was working with a good friend to get his Dad’s 5er in shape. One of the required maintenance items was a valve adjustment. So, I removed the valve cover and surprise! The oil sprayer bar was […]

Article by: IceHaus Dave Applies to: All models with the M30 engine. Yesterday I was working with a good friend to get his Dad’s 5er in shape. One of the required maintenance items was a valve adjustment. So, I removed the valve cover and surprise! The oil sprayer bar was […]

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: BMW E31 models. Ok, so a few weeks ago I stripped down my 14 year old charcoal canister filter so see what was in it. I pretty much expected it to be destruction testing but it was actually pretty straightforward. With my […]

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 […]