Febi Guibo
03-10-2006, 09:00 AM
Links to HOW-TO pages (for quick reference)
(as of February 23, 2008)
Audio & Electrical Accessory
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Hardwiring a Valentine One (V1) unit (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-v1.html) by Zoso
How to mount and hide your Ipod and related wiring (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405) by Sheepdog
$25 keyless entry install (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40) by Zoso
Powered antenna replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-antenna.html) by Zoso
Rear 12" Sub - Ski Hole mounting (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-radio.html) by Zoso
Stereo wiring/color codes/info (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403) by Sheepdog
Driveline
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Short Shifter Install (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73) - w/selector rod bend
M20 Flywheel Conversion (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422) - from Blackforest Industries
Installing A NEW Differential Bushing (poly) in 2 Hours (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_polydiff.php) by bmwman91
Electrical
---------------------------------
Disassembling Bosch Ignition Coil Connectors (http://www.e30tuner.com/bmw/articles_condis1.php) by bmwman91
13-Button OBC Install (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-obc.html) by Zoso
13-Button OBC Install (http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/obcretrofit.html) - from StrictlyETA
6-Button Mini-OBC Replacement (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1648) By jpod999
Removing Instrument Cluster, New dash lights (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-dash.html) by Zoso
Resetting the Service Indicator Lights (http://www.beckerelectronics.com/BMW/servicelightreset.html)
SI Batteries (lithium) available here (http://www.tselectronic.com/dantona/comp7.html) - Sanyo CR14250SE-FT
Swaping Fans - Clutch to Electric (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70) By Kowalski
Resistor and blower motor replacement (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=27107) by Sheepdog
Engine (M42, duh)
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Timing chain (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8127#post8127) by Sheepdog
How to repair threads in a cylinder head (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_vchc.php) by the Godfatherer (bmwman91)
Engine failure due to pan gasket shift/bolt loss (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=594) - By Sheepdog Important!
Oil Change (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-oil-change.html) --there will be a pop quiz on this later!
Thermostat & Coolant (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-thermostat.html) by Zoso
timing chain tensioner replacement (http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=view&ID=00072&Section=08)
timing chain replacement (http://www.esatclear.ie/%7Ebpurcell/318istimingchain.html)
Motor Mount Replacement (http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/JF-Tech/BMW_E30_3_Series_motor_mount_replacement.htm) --from pelican parts
Accessory Belt Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-belts.html) by Zoso
E28 Motor Mount Install (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1106) by Euro Nation
Exterior
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Door Hinge Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-door-hinge.html) by Zoso
Early Air Dam on Late Model E30 Conversion (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249) by Asubimmer
Euro Headlight Grill (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-eurogrill.html) by Zoso
Roundel Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-roundel.html) by Zoso
Wash/Detail/Paint Restoration (http://www.m42club.com/forums/../detailing.html) by Sheepdog
Refinishing The PVC Rocker/Rear Valence Paint (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_pvcpaint.php) by bmwman91
Fuel System
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Fuel Filter (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-fuelfilter.html) by Zoso
Interior
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Dashboard Swap (http://forums.mwerks.com/zerothread?id=2231577) - E30325i on mwerks
Dashboard Swap (http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/dashboard.html) - StrictlyETA.com
Dashboard Swap (http://home.comcast.net/%7Ecdeegan9/dashboard/dashboard_1.htmll) - Chris Deegan
Map Light Installation (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-maplight.html) by Zoso
Seat, rear installation with armrest (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-rseat-headrests.html) by Zoso
Replacing the coupe rear windows with pop-out windows (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1217) by Roldan
Installing Rear Head Rests (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_rrest.php) by bmwman91
Repairing & Refreshing Broken Sport Seats (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_seatfix.php) by bmwman91
Lighting
---------------------------------
Aim Your Headlights (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3817#post3817) - Daniel Stern Lighting
E34/36 Sidemarker Install (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=176)
Euro Ellipsoid headlight install, with city lights (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_eurolight.php) by bmwman91
Installing an ApexCone 4500K HID H1 Kit (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_hidinst.php) by bmwman91
Foglight Lens Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-foglens.html) by Zoso
Refurbishing Your Fog Lights (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_foglight.php) by bmwman91
Rear Foglights (http://m42club.com/writeups/lighting/rear_fogs_final_051109.pdf) - awesome writeup, .pdf format
Suspension
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Control Arm Bushings - M3 upgrade (http://www.esatclear.ie/%7Ebpurcell/318ism3cabush.html)
Control Arm Bushings (M3) + Control Arms (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-control-arm.html) by Zoso
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-frontwheelbearing.html) by Zoso
Power Steering Rack replacement/leaks/info (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404) By Sheepdog
Shocks & Springs - front (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-frontsuspension.html) by Zoso
Shocks & Springs - rear (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-rearsuspension.html) by Zoso
Suspension rebuild (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/my318is_pic_rebuild.php) - exhaustive (exhausting?) by Bmwman91
Tie Rods (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-tierods.html) by Zoso
Image/Photograpghy Tricks
---------------------------------
Removing the License Plate from a Picture (http://www.e30tuner.com/bmw/articles_lprmv.php) by bmwman91
General
---------------------------------
E30 Jacking Points (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244)
Homemade Pressure Brake Bleeder (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587)
General DIY pages
(other lists of links)
---------------------------------
Brendan Purcell, Pope of the E30 318is (http://www.esatclear.ie/%7Ebpurcell/318ismaintenance.html)
BimmerDIY (http://www.bimmerdiy.com/e30) - general E30 content
BMW E30 Network (http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=sections) - general E30 content
E30 BMW DIY (http://e30.bmwdiy.info/)
please PM me to suggest a link (all are welcome, this is just a start),
also hit me with problem, dead, inaccurate links
(as of February 23, 2008)
Audio & Electrical Accessory
---------------------------------
Hardwiring a Valentine One (V1) unit (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-v1.html) by Zoso
How to mount and hide your Ipod and related wiring (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405) by Sheepdog
$25 keyless entry install (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40) by Zoso
Powered antenna replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-antenna.html) by Zoso
Rear 12" Sub - Ski Hole mounting (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-radio.html) by Zoso
Stereo wiring/color codes/info (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403) by Sheepdog
Driveline
---------------------------------
Short Shifter Install (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73) - w/selector rod bend
M20 Flywheel Conversion (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422) - from Blackforest Industries
Installing A NEW Differential Bushing (poly) in 2 Hours (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_polydiff.php) by bmwman91
Electrical
---------------------------------
Disassembling Bosch Ignition Coil Connectors (http://www.e30tuner.com/bmw/articles_condis1.php) by bmwman91
13-Button OBC Install (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-obc.html) by Zoso
13-Button OBC Install (http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/obcretrofit.html) - from StrictlyETA
6-Button Mini-OBC Replacement (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1648) By jpod999
Removing Instrument Cluster, New dash lights (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-dash.html) by Zoso
Resetting the Service Indicator Lights (http://www.beckerelectronics.com/BMW/servicelightreset.html)
SI Batteries (lithium) available here (http://www.tselectronic.com/dantona/comp7.html) - Sanyo CR14250SE-FT
Swaping Fans - Clutch to Electric (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70) By Kowalski
Resistor and blower motor replacement (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=27107) by Sheepdog
Engine (M42, duh)
---------------------------------
Timing chain (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8127#post8127) by Sheepdog
How to repair threads in a cylinder head (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_vchc.php) by the Godfatherer (bmwman91)
Engine failure due to pan gasket shift/bolt loss (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=594) - By Sheepdog Important!
Oil Change (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-oil-change.html) --there will be a pop quiz on this later!
Thermostat & Coolant (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-thermostat.html) by Zoso
timing chain tensioner replacement (http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=view&ID=00072&Section=08)
timing chain replacement (http://www.esatclear.ie/%7Ebpurcell/318istimingchain.html)
Motor Mount Replacement (http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/JF-Tech/BMW_E30_3_Series_motor_mount_replacement.htm) --from pelican parts
Accessory Belt Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-belts.html) by Zoso
E28 Motor Mount Install (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1106) by Euro Nation
Exterior
---------------------------------
Door Hinge Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-door-hinge.html) by Zoso
Early Air Dam on Late Model E30 Conversion (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249) by Asubimmer
Euro Headlight Grill (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-eurogrill.html) by Zoso
Roundel Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-roundel.html) by Zoso
Wash/Detail/Paint Restoration (http://www.m42club.com/forums/../detailing.html) by Sheepdog
Refinishing The PVC Rocker/Rear Valence Paint (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_pvcpaint.php) by bmwman91
Fuel System
---------------------------------
Fuel Filter (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-fuelfilter.html) by Zoso
Interior
---------------------------------
Dashboard Swap (http://forums.mwerks.com/zerothread?id=2231577) - E30325i on mwerks
Dashboard Swap (http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/dashboard.html) - StrictlyETA.com
Dashboard Swap (http://home.comcast.net/%7Ecdeegan9/dashboard/dashboard_1.htmll) - Chris Deegan
Map Light Installation (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-maplight.html) by Zoso
Seat, rear installation with armrest (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-rseat-headrests.html) by Zoso
Replacing the coupe rear windows with pop-out windows (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1217) by Roldan
Installing Rear Head Rests (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_rrest.php) by bmwman91
Repairing & Refreshing Broken Sport Seats (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_seatfix.php) by bmwman91
Lighting
---------------------------------
Aim Your Headlights (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3817#post3817) - Daniel Stern Lighting
E34/36 Sidemarker Install (http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=176)
Euro Ellipsoid headlight install, with city lights (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_eurolight.php) by bmwman91
Installing an ApexCone 4500K HID H1 Kit (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_hidinst.php) by bmwman91
Foglight Lens Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-foglens.html) by Zoso
Refurbishing Your Fog Lights (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_foglight.php) by bmwman91
Rear Foglights (http://m42club.com/writeups/lighting/rear_fogs_final_051109.pdf) - awesome writeup, .pdf format
Suspension
---------------------------------
Control Arm Bushings - M3 upgrade (http://www.esatclear.ie/%7Ebpurcell/318ism3cabush.html)
Control Arm Bushings (M3) + Control Arms (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-control-arm.html) by Zoso
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-frontwheelbearing.html) by Zoso
Power Steering Rack replacement/leaks/info (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404) By Sheepdog
Shocks & Springs - front (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-frontsuspension.html) by Zoso
Shocks & Springs - rear (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-rearsuspension.html) by Zoso
Suspension rebuild (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/my318is_pic_rebuild.php) - exhaustive (exhausting?) by Bmwman91
Tie Rods (http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-tierods.html) by Zoso
Image/Photograpghy Tricks
---------------------------------
Removing the License Plate from a Picture (http://www.e30tuner.com/bmw/articles_lprmv.php) by bmwman91
General
---------------------------------
E30 Jacking Points (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244)
Homemade Pressure Brake Bleeder (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587)
General DIY pages
(other lists of links)
---------------------------------
Brendan Purcell, Pope of the E30 318is (http://www.esatclear.ie/%7Ebpurcell/318ismaintenance.html)
BimmerDIY (http://www.bimmerdiy.com/e30) - general E30 content
BMW E30 Network (http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=sections) - general E30 content
E30 BMW DIY (http://e30.bmwdiy.info/)
please PM me to suggest a link (all are welcome, this is just a start),
also hit me with problem, dead, inaccurate links