Every engine needs fuel, air, and spark to run. The BMW's N20/26 engines have a spark plug and ignition coil for each cylinder. Failing plugs or coils will produce a weakened spark at best,...
Twenty years ago, BMWs, especially the high performance, had a penchant for eating the connecting rod and main bearings. The N20 engine available in the BMW F30 features newer technology for more performance and better efficiency over the old engines, but quietly, still have issues with...
Audi B8s have reached the point where many of them are beginning to need a front-end overhaul. Whether you're experiencing clunking, vibrating, or declining handling characteristics, it probably means that the bushings and ball joints in your front control arms are in desperate need of...
If your oil filter housing is leaking on your N51, N52, N54, or N55 BMW engine, you need to take care of it as soon as possible. If it's left unattended, it is known to result in catastrophic failure. Rather than costly repairs, use this guide to save yourself immeasurable amounts of headache and...
Maybe you just rebuilt your BMW E36 engine's bottom end, or you're looking to do some basic engine work. If you touch the timing at any level, you will need to reset the engine's timing. In this article, I talk about how to time a single VANOS M50TU, M52, S50 or S52 BMW engine. Some of these will...
The air-cooled Porsche911 had power windows starting back in 1974. Many of these cars can have window switch issues due to wiring problems with aftermarket alarms, audio modifications, or simply due to old age. Fortunately they are fairly straightforward to replace. Read on to find out...
Camshaft installation on BMW M50/S50 and M52/S52 engines (and the M52TU/M54/M56) engines have people afraid due to the length of the camshaft and the possibility of snapping one during removal or installation. However, there's no reason to worry; I'll show you how to do this safely and without...
A properly functioning wheel bearing is critical to any car, not just the BMW F30. The wheel bearing handles the rotational force of each wheel. Whenever a vehicle is modified, whether it be a lowered suspension or more power, there will be an effect on the wheel bearing's life. As the F30...
The BMW light control module, commonly known as the LCM, lamp control module, or light check module, is an extremely common part that fails on the BMW E38 and E39. What is it, how does it work, and why does it fail? Once upon a time, a light switch in a car simply completed a circuit between the...
The ZF 8HP, also known as the ZF 8-Speed, is not a standard automatic transmission. It's actually a breakthrough for transmission performance in general as it not only provides lightning-quick smooth shifts, but it also offers a wide range of potential applications. In fact, the 8HP transmission...