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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
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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
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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 (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
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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/)




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

bmwman91
03-10-2006, 12:33 PM
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
03-10-2006, 12:34 PM
oh, I was kidding about the guibo...
get it?? febi gui... anyway... dumb joke.

asubimmer
03-10-2006, 12:44 PM
this sticky is an awsome idea...good call

Eurospec
03-10-2006, 02:01 PM
this sticky is an awsome idea...good callDitto. This site is comin along very nicely. Round of applause :)

Febi Guibo
03-10-2006, 02:08 PM
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
03-13-2006, 03:52 AM
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
03-14-2006, 03:50 AM
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
04-21-2006, 11:36 PM
Updated the list a bit.

Vladi
08-12-2007, 07:52 PM
The links from Zozo's page don't work anymore. :(