Forum: BMW How-To

I have shared this info on another BMW specific forum and thought it might be handy for the fine folks of ECCA? The front windows in my 530i had issues going up but were fine going down, so I went to the Euro Wreckers and priced up some replacements... $195 each :ohnoes So I thought i'd check...

Disclaimer - I am not responsible for anything that goes wrong with your car/install if you follow the below instructions. I am merely highlighting the process I followed to install the x-brace. Most of this information I got from Understeer.com and had no worries installing this. There are a...

Hi Guys, I was about to do this on Sunday and realised I can't see the top mount nut through the extractors ont he driver side. Passenger side seems easy enough. Anyone done this before and have any tips for me? Cheers, Will.

As the E30 is ageing many things start to need replacing. Rubber parts especially need attention as at over 20 years of age the rubber deteriorates. The Odometer is no different as some of the cogs are made of a rubber compound. When the cogs are aged the teeth simply fall off under normal wear....

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HELP NEEDED, Just done the head gasket on my 1982 318i and have no idea where all the vac hoses go. Wondering if anyone can help with photos or a diagram. library dont have a book and the stuff on the web is all US or europe. Cheers Andy

Could some one let me know the innitial adjustment of the fuel distributor when air sensor plate is in down position do you need connection between upper and lower chambers of the distributor unit or this connection is innitiated by the sensor plate thanks K tronic system BMW 318i E21 1980

Hey guys I am in the process of fixing my coupes headlining that has fallen down somewhat. I have removed the fiberglass inner roof but do not now how to remove the lining on the sunroof. Also any ideas as to where to get some replacement lining materials aside from the obvious auto trimmers...

Heyas, wondering if anyone in brisbane has a Valeo alternator to fit a 318i E36, 91? I've done abit of ringing around and all i can find is Bosch ones, even from german wreckers and euro dismantlers at northgate. I was told it wasnt worth getting recon'd but i figure thats my only...

Mods should this be added as a seperate DIY or linked to the original post I made? Well three years and four months later (see what I mean about things moving slowly for me with the car? Honestly, rocks erode faster than I get things done on this car) I have finally obtained a brand new pair...

Thanks for info on "Climate Control " from members ,went to www.macadamizer.com/bmwfix.html ,19 pagers of info including photos ,followed instructions repaired 318i climate control computer Thought I would wait a while (2 months)to make sure it works!! Time taken to get it out of 318 dash 25...

Hi Guys, After a bit of searching and messing around I have finally gotten my 97 E39 to play burnt CD's through the factory stacker, saving me about $5-600 as I won't need to buy an iPod and harnesses anymore. The stacker I'm referring to is the early Alpine/BMW Stacker Part # 82 11 1 469 404...

Yesterday when I opened my door I heard a 'ping' sound. The door would no longer stay in the open position. After a quick phone call to John at BM Autoworks I knew that the door brake had gone and needed to be replaced. Did not seem too hard to do, so I went ahead and ordered the part (51 21 8 161...

Hey guys as some of you know i had a major rear bumper gap heres a picture of it! so it really pissed me off and made my back look awkward when looking straight on. Numerous attempts to fix it failed until today!!! I was really in the mood to find a solution wheter it may be tampering...

Sorry if this seems trivial, but it might help someone. E32's fuel filters are a piece of cake to changeover. Jack up the rear drivers side wheel. Use a Safety jack .. or bricks, whatever. Remove the wheel. You now have access to the fuel filter. BTW they cost about 11 bucks at your local supplier,...

hey all. just replaced my lower control arm the other day as my inner and outer ball joints were f***ed, i mean faulty. Its not a complicated job, so here's how to do it (excuse my dirty leaking car) tools: 17, 19, 22mm spanners. hammer ball joint seperator ...

I wanted to mount a fire extinguisher to my front seat - preferably using BMW parts. I got the mount to suit electric and sports seats (72 60 9 400 643). If you have manual seats you need a different bracket (72 60 9 413 436). After taking the seat out the bracket was easy to install. Just had...

Here's a link to a great DIY site: http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/diy/

Here is a link to a PDF on how I repaired the odometer on my E36 328i coupe. It has also worked for a number of others who have followed my guide. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2885368&postcount=1

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I am thinking of putting a pair of race seats into an m coupe, the original has some wear on the sides of the seats. Any suggestions on a good seat that is good value. I would prefer a bolt off and in procedure. thanks