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This is a collection of all of the diagnostics, tips,and such that I've written (and pasted into threads many times). If I have errors, or have written things that need clarification, please let me know by a PM. If there are things that you'd like to see added, also let me know by a PM and I'll see what I can do. Most of what is here I wrote, but there are some things that I lifted from the Internet. Along the same lines, if you have something you'd like to discuss, on-line, start a thread in the General Maintenance forum and we can talk about it there.
Also, if someone wants to contribute an article please contact me via PM. It will be published with acknowledgement of the source of the information.
As some may know, I'm not into esthetic or stylistic subjects. But rather into making an E30 run right and perform well. While mainly aimed at cars with the M20B25 engine, a lot also pertains to other E30 variants.
Some useful on-line resources are:
Wiring diagrams: http://wedophones.com/BMWManualsLead.htm
BMW Illustrated Parts Breakdowns: http://realoem.com/bmw/
ABS Diagnostics
Alternator Diagnostics and Battery Info
Brake and Clutch Hydraulics
Brake System Flush & Bleed
Check Panel Brake Warning Light
Cooling System Bleed Procedure
Cooling System Flush Procedure
Differential Rebuilding
E30 Lubricants
Engine Cleaning
Engine Management Diagnostics
Excessive Parasitic Draw
Head Gasket Leak Diagnostic
Intermediate Shaft Bearings
M20B25 DME Diagnostics
OBD-1 Diagnostics
Parking Brake Adjustment
Rear Drive Train and Driveshaft
Scheduled Maintenance
SI Board Battery Replacement
Subframe Bushings
Suspension Check
TPS & Idle Adjustment
Wheel Bearings
Now for a couple of things to illustrate the diagnostic/repair difficulties one can run into. They are rather long, but you might find them to be an interesting read.
Engine Management Saga
Fuel Tank Saga
I have several PDF files covering AFM testing/repair, replacement of the clutches in an LSD, and R134a retrofit that I shamelessly scarfed from the Internet. I can't post those in this thread, but I'll happily send you a copy if you will send me a PM with an email address. I also have a few links to articles in other forums (like an auto to manual swap). I don't like to post links to other forums, but if you will send me a PM with an email address I'll send you the link.
This is a collection of all of the diagnostics, tips,and such that I've written (and pasted into threads many times). If I have errors, or have written things that need clarification, please let me know by a PM. If there are things that you'd like to see added, also let me know by a PM and I'll see what I can do. Most of what is here I wrote, but there are some things that I lifted from the Internet. Along the same lines, if you have something you'd like to discuss, on-line, start a thread in the General Maintenance forum and we can talk about it there.
Also, if someone wants to contribute an article please contact me via PM. It will be published with acknowledgement of the source of the information.
As some may know, I'm not into esthetic or stylistic subjects. But rather into making an E30 run right and perform well. While mainly aimed at cars with the M20B25 engine, a lot also pertains to other E30 variants.
Some useful on-line resources are:
Wiring diagrams: http://wedophones.com/BMWManualsLead.htm
BMW Illustrated Parts Breakdowns: http://realoem.com/bmw/
ABS Diagnostics
Alternator Diagnostics and Battery Info
Brake and Clutch Hydraulics
Brake System Flush & Bleed
Check Panel Brake Warning Light
Cooling System Bleed Procedure
Cooling System Flush Procedure
Differential Rebuilding
E30 Lubricants
Engine Cleaning
Engine Management Diagnostics
Excessive Parasitic Draw
Head Gasket Leak Diagnostic
Intermediate Shaft Bearings
M20B25 DME Diagnostics
OBD-1 Diagnostics
Parking Brake Adjustment
Rear Drive Train and Driveshaft
Scheduled Maintenance
SI Board Battery Replacement
Subframe Bushings
Suspension Check
TPS & Idle Adjustment
Wheel Bearings
Now for a couple of things to illustrate the diagnostic/repair difficulties one can run into. They are rather long, but you might find them to be an interesting read.
Engine Management Saga
Fuel Tank Saga
I have several PDF files covering AFM testing/repair, replacement of the clutches in an LSD, and R134a retrofit that I shamelessly scarfed from the Internet. I can't post those in this thread, but I'll happily send you a copy if you will send me a PM with an email address. I also have a few links to articles in other forums (like an auto to manual swap). I don't like to post links to other forums, but if you will send me a PM with an email address I'll send you the link.
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