Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all E31, E32, and E34 models. OK, so unfortunately the photos are all gonna be pretty similar as we are working in quite a small are of the car but we did this job on the floor, without a ramp like most […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Rebuild The E31 Charcoal Canister
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: BMW E31 models. Ok, so a few weeks ago I stripped down my 14 year old charcoal canister filter so see what was in it. I pretty much expected it to be destruction testing but it was actually pretty straightforward. With my […]
Rebuild and Adjust E31 Headlamp Frames
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: BMW E31 models. Well here I have the second part of my thrilling lighting “How to’s”: how to reassemble and adjust the base setting of the headlamp frame. Whilst everyone knows full well the issues of headlamp adjusters. I have never seen […]
Refit E31 Headlamp Assemblies
“How To” . . . Refit E31 Headlamp Assemblies Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to most BMW models. Now making the assumption that the lift height is correctly adjusted as per my “How To….. headlamp frame” post, then now we need to assemble the lamp pod and carrier […]
Reset Camshaft Timing on the M70 (V12)
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all M7x V12 engines (750 and 850 BMW models). OK then, the next few “How To’s” are going to be in all sorts of different order but rather than do a “How to rebuild an E31” post, I am going to section […]
Banjo Bolts Install M70 (V12)
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all SOHC V12 BMW models. Ok, so continuing on from my last post on camshaft timing, I am elaborating on the delights of a BJ, (Banjo Job), that is so necessary on the V12. When I stripped down the top end of […]