Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models using hydraulic pressure for brake assistance (instead of vacuum assisted brake pressure). Problem : Every now and then a ‘GOING’, warning ‘brake pressure’ (or ‘Bremsdruck’ depending on selected OBC language) and the red brake light comes on. In my […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Dash Plug Coding for BMW
Article by: DIAKOM Applies to: e32 and e34 models. In our difficult Russian conditions, when there is no access to branded parts and diagnostic equipment, you have to be content with the spare parts from disassembly. One of the big problems arises when replacing and repairing instrument shields.I will describe […]
Dash Plug Coding for BMW
Article by: DIAKOM Applies to: e32 and e34 models. In our difficult Russian conditions, when there is no access to branded parts and diagnostic equipment, you have to be content with the spare parts from disassembly. One of the big problems arises when replacing and repairing instrument shields.I will describe […]
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 […]
Belt Replacement M30 (I6)
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: all BMW models with the M30 engine (this article was written with a 730i). This initially looks like a formidable job but once you get the splash guard off the lower-front engine area it’s really very simple. Not so simple is getting the correct […]
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 […]