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DIY's for BMW's and Minis and/or etc

  1. 1st gen mini Midland to Getrag transmission swap

    There really isn't any reason to re type all of this out since it's in PDF. This is a complete walk through to swapping out a Midland Manual (02-04)...

    Started by euro‎, 02-12-2012 12:10 PM
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    02-12-2012 12:10 PM Go to last post
  2. Do you have nasty M stitching? I can teach you how to fix that!

    So today I was bored and really decided to detail my car well. So I took a bottle of this One of these

    Started by mnboarder1‎, 04-09-2011 06:20 PM
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    11-25-2011 06:31 PM Go to last post
  3. S/M 42,50,52 getrag 240,250,260,zf clutch swap. (done with a 1991 318i)

    E30 318i M42/Getrag 240 clutch replacement. this basic procedure covers most BMW E30/E36 and other models as well, but a few parts will be...

    Started by 2.5-12‎, 06-07-2011 09:44 PM
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    06-07-2011 09:44 PM Go to last post
  4. E30/E36/Z3 Control Arm Bushing (Lollipop) replacement.

    E30/E36/Z3 control arm bushing replacement (Lollipops) Tools you’ll need: 1.) Floor Jacks 2.) Jack stand (recommended for safety) 3.) ˝” drive...

    Started by 2.5-12‎, 04-10-2011 10:35 PM
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    04-24-2011 01:44 PM Go to last post
  5. M20 Valve Adjustment DIY.

    M20 valve adjustment. Tools needed: ** 10mm short or deep socket ** 3+” ⅜” ratchet extension ** ⅜ ratchet ** feeler gauge ( .010” ) the angled...

    Started by 2.5-12‎, 02-20-2011 05:55 PM
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    02-23-2011 11:57 AM Go to last post
  6. E36 Rear Fogs DIY

    Found here, http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_adding_rear_fogs.html Thought I'd post it since US E36's have the rear fog blank on...

    Started by The_Stig‎, 08-14-2009 09:31 PM
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    12-16-2010 07:17 PM Go to last post
  7. CRC MAF Cleaner FTW

    Well took a trip up to the boat in the M3 last weekend. Just out of town my car started accelerating on the freeway after I let off the throttle....

    Started by stattine‎, 07-20-2010 06:17 PM
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    10-28-2010 04:02 PM Go to last post
  8. BMW E30 fuel pump replacement DIY.

    this DIY is for all E30s but for years 1983-1987 this DIY is for the tank transfer pump only, not the HPFP. for years 1988-1993 this write-up is for...

    Started by 2.5-12‎, 10-15-2010 10:03 PM
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  9. M20B2x Timing Belt Wite-up.

    timing belt write-up E30 for M20 engines in E21, 28, 30 and 34 chassis BMW cars. things you will need: **10mm deep socket (10mm shallow if 89+...

    Started by 2.5-12‎, 07-27-2010 08:41 AM
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    10-01-2010 09:16 PM Go to last post
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    09-09-2008 11:37 PM Go to last post
  10. E36 Caliper Painting

    The BMW section needs more DIYs:beer: For the record, I'm not the most mechanical person so I was given a tutorial on how to do this by my friend...

    Started by The_Stig‎, 07-27-2008 02:18 PM
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    08-28-2008 01:36 PM Go to last post
  11. How to install xPel Light Protection

    This is a how-to on how to apply Xpel Headlight Protection on a set of headlights. You can find a dealer here:...

    Started by cooperdude‎, 02-13-2008 09:32 AM
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    06-29-2008 10:19 PM Go to last post

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