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I promised I’d do a write-up on removing and replacing a differential (since I have yet to see a good DIY article on it). In this case, I’m removing the open 3.15 diff in my ’92 325is for an M3 limited slip 3.15 unit. Note: While you can do this alone (I have before), it’s [...]
BMW E36 RTAB Without Special Tools
Alright this is the official RTAB DIY without the Special BMW TOOLS! I was convinced that somebody needed to do a write up on how to do the RTAB’s without having access to the 600 dollar special tools to do the job with. I mean come on how many of us are going to put [...]
BMW E36 Mirror Removal
Starting out the mirror looks like this: Now go to the inside of the door panel and locate the plastic cover at the front corner of the door. Insert a flat head screw driver carefully between the rubber window guide and the plastic cover piece. Apply gentle pressure, pushing the plastic piece towards you. There [...]
BMW E36 Sunroof Repair
Sunroof rattling? Won’t open? Won’t close? Tilts sideways when closing? Any problems associated with the sunroof on the E36 model BMWs are generally caused by broken lifting blocks or the front slider and lifting arm assembly. These parts a mostly plastic and take a lot of stress, so they tend to break.. The part numbers [...]
BMW E36 Replacing Brake Pads And Rotors
The following information shows the steps to change the rear brake pads and rotors on an E36 chassis. Disclaimer: The following information details the steps which I used to perform this brake job on my car. If you do similar work on your car be expected to deal with problems that may arise which are [...]
E36 Oil Change
The following information shows the steps that I follow to change the oil on my 2.8L Z3. Please note that the steps will vary slightly depending on the car that you have. Before starting, you will need to assemble some tools and supplies: A) 6.5 litres of synthetic motor oil (oil quantity will vary by [...]
BMW E36 RTAB Without Special Tools
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Alright this is the official RTAB DIY without the Special BMW TOOLS! I was convinced that somebody needed to do a write up on how to do the RTAB’s without having access to the 600 dollar special tools to do the job with. I mean come on how many of us are going to put [...]
BMW E36 Mirror Removal
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Starting out the mirror looks like this: Now go to the inside of the door panel and locate the plastic cover at the front corner of the door. Insert a flat head screw driver carefully between the rubber window guide and the plastic cover piece. Apply gentle pressure, pushing the plastic piece towards you. There [...]
BMW E36 Cowling Replacement
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I couldn’t seem to really find any information on people having a problem with their cowling at the bottom of the windshield. Mine had gotten very brittle from the sun beating on it over the years and was starting to crack and no longer made a good seal between the window and the plastic. The [...]