Article by: Johan Models: All E32s and E34s with an R12 air conditioning system. Includes E31 models with the V12 engine. Problem: My air conditioning system was empty when I bought the car. I had it charged by a so called “air conditioning specialist”. All they did was put in […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Waste Spark Install
Article by: Bradley Denton What is waste spark and why do I want it? Both the m20 m30 engines use a single inductive ignition coil and a distributor cap/rotor to fire the spark plugs. The coil is triggered by Motronic via a transistor. This is a simple and effective method […]
Waste Spark Install
Article by: Bradley Denton What is waste spark and why do I want it? Both the m20 m30 engines use a single inductive ignition coil and a distributor cap/rotor to fire the spark plugs. The coil is triggered by Motronic via a transistor. This is a simple and effective method […]
Waste Spark Install
Article by: Bradley Denton What is waste spark and why do I want it? Both the m20 m30 engines use a single inductive ignition coil and a distributor cap/rotor to fire the spark plugs. The coil is triggered by Motronic via a transistor. This is a simple and effective method […]
AFM Adjustment
Part 1: Article by: RAkhmedov Applies to: All models with the M20/M30 straight six engine. The M30 engine uses an AFM unit to provide information to the computer about the amount of air that enters the intake. The unit uses a flap reinforced by a spring that continually presses the […]
Gearbox Rear Seal Replacement
Article by: Johan Problem: Every time I went for a long drive I noticed a burned ATF smell when getting out of the car. I also had to fill the gearbox every 1500 km to keep it shifting smoothly. The underside of my car was completely covered with ATF. When […]