Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: BMW E31 models. So here we have a simple task, everyone is capable of, that could prevent a corrosion nightmare. Recently, we have jacked cars using the under sill jacking pads, only to find the jack going up and the car staying […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
E31 Pentosin Line Filter Replacement
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: BMW e31 models. So here we have a procedure for replacing the line filter in the Pentosin line. This filter is scheduled to be replaced every Inspection 2 on cars with ASC+T. However, although I am a stickler for maintenance, and […]
E31 Pentosin Reservoir Filter Replacement
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: BMW e31 models. I suppose this could be a part 2 for the line filter post done recently but this is how to replace the filter in the bottom of the Pentosin reservoir. Firstly, remove the cap . . . to […]
E31 Wiper Linkage Repair
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: BMW E31 models. With the extreme cost of a replacement wiper linkage pivot section, £800.00+ or $1300.00+, I decided to see what the general cause of failure was and if there could be some repair carried-out. I started out with 2 faulty […]
E31 Rear Subframe Removal
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all e31 models. So here we have a procedure to cover a whole number of tasks on the rear of the car. The reason for the removal in this case was to replace a leaking brake pipe and handbrake cables, but […]
Add an Engine Oil Cooler M70 (V12)
Article by: 8Tech Article applies to: all models with the M70 V12 engine. Ok, so the next chapter in my eagerly awaited, is how to install an engine oil cooler on the V12. I have a slight advantage as with a CSi I already have one but with the mods […]