How-To Links, Quick Reference (Updated: 12/19/2010)

[Febi Guibo]

Links to HOW-TO pages (for quick reference)
(as of December 28, 2010)


Audio & Electrical Accessory
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Hardwiring a Valentine One (V1) unit (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12729) 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://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12731) by Zoso
Rear 12" Sub - Ski Hole mounting (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12732) by Zoso
Stereo wiring/color codes/info (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403) by Sheepdog
Making After-Market Head Unit Backlighting Match OEM (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7388) by bmwman91
How to Design a Sub Enclosure Properly, for Beginners (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=95877) by bmwman91
Installing an OEM Illuminated Shift Knob (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_illknob.php) by bmwman91
Installing $30 Keyless Entry in Under an Hour (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_rec43t.php) by bmwman91
Installing an OEM Rear View Mirror with Map Lights (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_maplight.php) by bmwman91



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
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Disassembling Bosch Ignition Coil Connectors (http://www.e30tuner.com/bmw/articles_condis1.php) by bmwman91
13-Button OBC Install (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12734) 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://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12736) 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 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://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12757) - by Zoso (there will be a pop quiz on this later!)
Thermostat & Coolant (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12733) by Zoso
timing chain tensioner replacement (http://www.esatclear.ie/%7Ebpurcell/318isfaults.html#timingchaintensioner) - Brendan Purcell
timing chain replacement (http://www.esatclear.ie/%7Ebpurcell/318istimingchain.html) - Brendan Purcell's excellent how-to
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://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12735) 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://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12754) by Zoso
Early Air Dam on Late Model E30 Conversion (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249) by Asubimmer
Euro Headlight Grill by Zoso
Roundel Replacement 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
Rebuilding the Driver's Side Door Lock (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_lockrebuild.php) by bmwman91


Fuel System
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Fuel Filter (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12758) by Zoso
Retrofitting a Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump (http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?p=1968663) by Dan (bejbis)


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.html) - Chris Deegan
Map Light Installation (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12759) by Zoso
Seat, rear installation with armrest (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12760) 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
Reupholstering Sport & Back Seats (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9489) by bmwman91


Lighting
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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 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) - Brendan Purcell
Control Arm Bushings - M3 upgrade/low tech solution (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12755) by Zoso
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12761) by Zoso
Front Suspension R&R (http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E30-Front_Suspen/E30-Front_Suspen.htm) - Jared Fenton at Pelican Parts
Rear Suspension R&R (http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E30-Rear_Suspen/E30-Rear_Suspen.htm) - Jared Fenton/Pelican Parts
Rear Suspension (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12763) (springs, shocks & e46 RSMs) - Zoso
Power Steering Rack replacement/leaks/info (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404) By Sheepdog
Suspension rebuild (http://bmw.e30tuner.com/my318is_pic_rebuild.php) - exhaustive (exhausting?) by Bmwman91


Image/Photography Tricks
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Removing the License Plate from a Picture (http://www.e30tuner.com/bmw/articles_lprmv.php) by bmwman91


General
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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)
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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/)
e30tuner (http://bmw.e30tuner.com) - bmwman91's car site with stories and how-to's


Please PM me to suggest a link (all are welcome, this is just a start),
also hit me with problem, dead, inaccurate links

[bmwman91]

Hehe, did I really forget the guibo in the writeup? Damn.

Oh well, it was originally something I wrote for the guy I sold the driveshaft to from my wrecked 318iS. He didn't know how to swap them, and I guess didn't have the confidence to try & figure it out. As long as there aren't too many left over bolts.........:D

[Febi Guibo]

oh, I was kidding about the guibo...
get it?? febi gui... anyway... dumb joke.

[asubimmer]

this sticky is an awsome idea...good call

[Eurospec]

this sticky is an awsome idea...good callDitto. This site is comin along very nicely. Round of applause :)

[Febi Guibo]

ha, I'm turning bright red... submit or pm me any others out there that you think would be good...

really, the big ups go to Zoso (mike) for sharing all his totally excellent writeups.

[bmwman91]

A few things...

"big ups" ... You watch Ali G?

Stickying this was an excellent idea. Having all the articles consolidated in an orderly fashion like this = brilliant

Hehe your name is Guibo. Isn't that the vernacular form of Flex Disc? OK I am being dumb because I did not get enough sleep, and drove for like 4 hours today.

[kowalski]

i was wondering what this was, and curriosity dragged me in.
this was a really really good idea! as they say "big ups to febi"

[sheepdog]

Updated the list a bit.

[Vladi]

The links from Zozo's page don't work anymore. :(

[Rich_Dixon]

Can we make requests here? ebrake guide for example? and I have searched.

[dkbmxer002]

why is zoso's site down?!?!?!?!?! no!!!!!! he has some of the best how to's period!

[DesktopDave]

I found where Zoso's car got to...looks like he sold it last year. It's a good story, actually:

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96685