BMWs with the N52 motor require accessory drive belt replacement around every 80,000 miles. When you're replacing your belt, there are a couple other components that should be replaced at the while...
One doesn’t go racing with the intent to be mediocre. This BMW E46 M3 GTS was specifically built to the fullest extent of the rules to compete in NASA's German Touring Series. Going to the track and driving without inhibition in a controlled environment translates into one of the most enjoyable...
Mechatronic units on BMWs with the 6HP19 are known to have a few different issues that can crop up over time. This kit contains everything you need to service the Mechatronic unit while it's off your 6HP19 transmission. With any of the failure methods of the unit, repair requires complete...
BMW piezo style fuel injectors are a very well-known failure item. Failure can happen as early as 35,000 miles or never happen for the life of the vehicle. These injectors aren't a regular maintenance item and don't need to be replaced until notice signs of failure. This BMW (Index 12) Fuel...
Thanks to a cooperative Mother Nature, the annual United Car Club of Connecticut and UConn Car Club UC3 car show was way bigger than expected. In the shadows of Rentschler Stadium, the turnout for the event was massive. Here's what you missed. Unlike last year, the weather this year ended up...
When FCP Euro caught wind of a European Car Show happening at the Petersen Automotive Museum, we knew we couldn't miss out. The show's organizers from the Southern California-based DubNation, California Car Cover, and HRE Wheels are good friends of ours, and we immediately knew that the Euro19...
Press-in bearings can be an absolute pain to deal with, but it doesn't have to be if you have the right tools. In this guide, I show you how to deal with pressed-in wheel bearings and hubs on my BMW using the CTA Wheel Hub and Bearing Removal/Installation Tool. Press-in wheel bearings and wheel...
Hi, my name is Chad Rose. Out of my home garage (and occasionally my driveway) in Toledo, Ohio, I have built one of the quickest BMW 335xi's in the country. When I originally purchased the car, I never intended to build it into a fast drag car. However, the first time I pulled into those staging...
If German tuning powerhouse AC Schnitzer were to build an E36 M3 convertible as a catalog car, it might turn out something like this. Back in the '90s, spotting a mildly modified E36 M3 on the street was an experience well worth celebrating. Even today, I still have flashbacks of seeing the...
Every fifty to sixty-thousand miles you should be replacing the water pump on your BMW if it has the N51, N52, or N52N engine. It's common for them to fail around this mileage, and while you're in there, you should be replacing the thermostat at the same time. This kit contains everything you...