Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods

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 […]

Power Seat Gear Replacement

Power Seat Gear Replacement Article by: 013137 Applies to all e36 models with power adjustable seats. Earlier tonight while I was doing my power seat gear install I decided to make a DIY out of it, and here it goes. In this DIY I will be replacing my recliner gear. […]

Glovebox Flashlight LED Mod

Article by: Jon Evans Article applies to: most BMW models through the 1990s. I modified my glove box flashlight, adding a more powerful battery and converting the light source to three ultra-bright white LEDs. At the moment this is just a proof-of-concept. The torch at the moment is controlled by […]

Glovebox Flashlight LED Mod

Article by: Jon Evans Article applies to: most BMW models through the 1990s. I modified my glove box flashlight, adding a more powerful battery and converting the light source to three ultra-bright white LEDs. At the moment this is just a proof-of-concept. The torch at the moment is controlled by […]

M30 Cam Removal

Article by: author unknown Article applies to: all BMW models with the M30 engine. Head rebuilding procedure for M30 engine requires application of special press designed to depress the valves to provide unhindered removal of the camshaft. The press is expensive and is not easily found. Here I explain how […]

M30 Oil Pump

Article by: RAkhmedov Applies to: All models with the M30 straight six engine. Lubrication is critical for any engine. Good condition of the oil pump is essential for provision of adequate lubrication. Negligence of timely oil changes affects oil pump as well as the rest of the system resulting in […]