DIY > Pixel repair for BMW e39
May 30, 2011 – 4:47 am | No Comment

Handy DIY here, but still, this requires some experience and electronic knowledge. You have been warned.
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M62 engine (540i/740i/x5) valve cover gasket DIY
July 11, 2009 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
M62 engine (540i/740i/x5) valve cover gasket DIY

While changing your spark plugs you might come across engine oil in the way.
This is not good, this means you valve cover gasket is dead.
But no panic, this is a pretty cheap fix and not …

DIY> Change the timing chain (M62 TU engine)
May 17, 2009 – 10:07 pm | No Comment
DIY> Change the timing chain (M62 TU engine)

Here is the fully documented process as to how to change the timing chain on a M62 TU engine (x5 4.4i, e39 540i, e38 740i, probably apply to the e39 M5 -S62 engine- too, although …

DIY> e46 Intravee II installation + iPOD
May 17, 2009 – 9:57 pm | One Comment
DIY> e46 Intravee II installation + iPOD

Just this second finished my Ipod and Alpine 6 disc changer install. Along the way I took a few pics so I could do a little write up incase it helps any people out there …

DIY> E39 Hella Cellis taillight retrofit (For pre-facelift)
May 17, 2009 – 9:37 pm | No Comment
DIY> E39 Hella Cellis taillight retrofit (For pre-facelift)

Olly & I have had a play with the new lights I collected today with varying results. We started with the tail lights, which rumour had it are significantly harder to fit than the head …

DIY > Install a Vorsteiner CSL like bootlid (E46)
May 2, 2009 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
DIY > Install a Vorsteiner CSL like bootlid (E46)

This is a step by step DIY for installing the Vorsteiner bootlid. This install will require some patience as well as some minor dremel work. Here is a list of tools which you …