Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All models with the M30 big six engine (this article was written with a 730i). Note: some variations exist with early renditions installed in e9 and e12 models. The photo below indicates where some of these sensors are located. a) Cleaning the high-tension ignition […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Checking the M30 Engine Sensors
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All models with the M30 big six engine (this article was written with a 730i). Note: some variations exist with early renditions installed in e9 and e12 models. The photo below indicates where some of these sensors are located. a) Cleaning the high-tension ignition […]
Checking the M30 Engine Sensors
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All models with the M30 big six engine (this article was written with a 730i). Note: some variations exist with early renditions installed in e9 and e12 models. The photo below indicates where some of these sensors are located. a) Cleaning the high-tension ignition […]
E32 / E34 Trunk Gasket Maintenance
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All e32 and e34 models (this article was written with a 730i). Inspection of the trunk gasket after a heavy rain showed that water was getting underneath the rubber. No doubt this would be a source of eventual rust. This was occurring mainly […]
E32 / E34 Fuel Filter Replacement
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: all e32 and e34 models (this article was written with a 730i). The filter provided to me by BM Warehouse in Hamilton as an “OEM part” looked nothing like the stock filter. It has a slightly smaller overall diameter and does not have the […]
Changing Spark Plugs on the M60B30
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 […]