Article by:Sean Problem: Of course you are preventing brake problems. You are changing your brake fluid every 2 years, and checking the dust covers of the pistons on a regular basis. I don’t, so I ended up with some problems. The last couple of months I wasn’t satisfied with the […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Wiper Tensioner
Article by: Ralph (Dutch740) Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. My own car is a 740 made in 1992. Problem : When you drive off, there is a loud rattling/whining sound from behind the instrument cluster (not to be confused with ABS cycling). Same noise immediately after switching […]
Wiper Mechanism Replacement
Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. The procedure may differ when a different heating system is installed. Problem: Every time I used my wipers they would make a very annoying flapping sound. When I finally decided to replace the wipers I found that I […]
Windshield Replacement
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: A bird smashed into my windscreen doing about 170 kmh/110 mph and the impact scared the bejesus out of me. Although it cracked the window severely, the inside layer of the laminated windscreen kept things together and I […]
Seat Swapping
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models (all models with normal seats, no sport seats.) Problem: It was painfully obvious to me that the drivers seat wasn’t up to the 440.000/275.000 miles my car has put on the odometer until now. Although the leather was still […]
Rear Door Handle Replacement
Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: This time it’s a minor problem. The rear door handle didn’t move smoothly and sometimes stayed in an upright position. As I never get in the back of my car I wasn’t planning on ever fixing this. But […]