Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods

The BMW Nikasil Issue

Article by: Simon Worby Article applies to: E31, E32, E34, E36, and E38 models with aluminum blocks most notably the following: 320i, 323i, 328i, 520i, 523i, 528i, 530i, 540i, 728i, 730i, 740i(l), 840i What is the “Nikasil issue”? The “Nikasil issue” is a serious problem that affects all BMW motor […]

Heater Water Valves

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: The heater is on full ALL of the time. It can also happen that you have no heat at all. If you have no heat and unplugging the plug on top of the heater valve gives you a […]

Heater Water Valves

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: The heater is on full ALL of the time. It can also happen that you have no heat at all. If you have no heat and unplugging the plug on top of the heater valve gives you a […]

Volvo Electric Fan

Article by: AHenry014 Article applies to: all models with the crap pulley driven viscous clutch fan. This is installed on my v8 car, a ’94 touring with the b40/6spd swap. I first installed it on the stock radiator 540i/6 rad with minor trimming to the Volvo shroud, and it is […]

Volvo Electric Fan

Article by: AHenry014 Article applies to: all models with the crap pulley driven viscous clutch fan. This is installed on my v8 car, a ’94 touring with the b40/6spd swap. I first installed it on the stock radiator 540i/6 rad with minor trimming to the Volvo shroud, and it is […]

Volvo Electric Fan

Article by: AHenry014 Article applies to: all models with the crap pulley driven viscous clutch fan. This is installed on my v8 car, a ’94 touring with the b40/6spd swap. I first installed it on the stock radiator 540i/6 rad with minor trimming to the Volvo shroud, and it is […]