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E30 Timing Belt Replacement
| One of the most important maintenance tasks for the six-cylinder E30 engines is the replacement of the rubber timing belt. Be sure to read this article, even if you will not be performing the job yourself. |
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Head Gasket Replacement
| Oh boy... a blown head gasket is never good news. This project isn't for everybody, but if you're up for the task, be sure to follow the instructions here. |
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Lower Chain Tensioner Replacement
| Noisy timing chain operation is indicative of worn tensioners. Be sure to do the job right by upgrading to the later style tensioners if your car doesn't have them already. |
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Machine Shop 101
| If you're considering a top-end rebuild then stop right there. Read this first before you take any other steps towards having your cylinder head overhauled. |
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Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
| These gaskets often leak with age, and replacing them can be a messy job. Find out the best way to get it done with as little frustration as possible here in this article. |
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Rod Bearings & Oil Pump Nut Replacement
| If your engine has ever suffered from a loss of oil pressure, then the first thing you should do is replace your rod bearings. |
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Street Dyno!
| Recording the ignition spark pulses into a wave file and processing it using the software can give a pretty accurate HP/Torque rating for your engine. |
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Synthetic Oil or Not?
| Think you're spending too much money on synthetics? Check out this article, and make an informed decision. |
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Time To Rebuild?
| Wayne Dempsey outlays the tests and evaluations that you should perform on your engine before deciding it's time for a rebuild. |
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Valve Adjustment Made Easy
| Stop paying your mechanic to adjust your valves - it's really not that difficult. Jared shows you how to on the 3-Series E30 six-cylinder engines. |
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Valve Cover Seal Replacement
| The valve covers on the BMW four and six cylinder engines are very prone to messy and annoying leaks. The valve cover seal replacement is an easy task, as shown in this technical article. |
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VANOS Oil Line and Solenoid Replacement
| One of the worst places for oil to leak is on top of the engine. Clean up that greasy mess and prevent it from happening again by replacing this oil line. |
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