Updated 7/07/2008
Fuel Level Sender Fix (early e12) - Jumping fuel gauge got you frantic? Or overly optimistic fuel gauge got you
walking with a gas can on the side of the road? Try Tony's fix for the early fuel
level senders.
Gauge Cluster - By Adam Wilson. Ok, you finally quit smoking. Now what to do with that useless ashtray area?
Make this cool gauge cluster panel with Adam's FAQ
Glovebox Latch Repair - Tired of all your junk falling on the floor? Fix the latch better than new
for under $2.00.
Headliner Repair - Detailed FAQ with material sources by Jeff Prothero
Heater Controls Repair - Gummy, sticky and intermittant Heater/AC fan controls #@&!! Here's the
fix.
Heater Valve Replacement The mother of all underdash jobs made a little simpler. Thanks Jeff C!
Hood Latch Repair - You pull on the hood release lever and nothing! Darn it! Here's the fix including
cable replacement.
Horn Repair FAQ - Details on repairing e12 horns by Carl
Idler arm bushing R&R - Try this if you steering is labored or wanders. A driveway job of moderate
difficulty.
Ignition Buzzer FAQ - Are you annoyed by the plaintive wail of the whining buzzer when your key is
in the ignition and the door is open?
Ignition Wire Replacement FAQ - Don't buy cheap supressor type replacement wires. Rebuild your with Craig's Ignition Wire Replacement FAQ
Ignition Timing for Modified Engines - Great article by distributor guru Dave Andrews. Find out why you need different
advance curve with that new cam or higher compression pistons. Posted by permission
of author. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader
Interior Dye FAQ - Restore your interior with this FAQ from Aaron from Aus.
Instrument Cluster Removal FAQ - Remove your instrument cluster to repair speedometer or change bulbs. Don't
forget to clean all the electrical contacts
K&N Cone filter install - Build your own K&N Cone Filter Kit. by Sean Steinman
L-Jetronic Here's an overview with links to the various fuel injections FAQ's
L-Jet Seminar from the 1999 First Fives Fest - You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader
L-Jet ECU and Combo Relay Pinouts - Here are the pinouts of the much discussed items
L-Jetronic Throttle body adjustment - by Peter Florance
Lockmotor FAQ - Electric Lockmotors fail often on e12's. Some are no longer available. The
rest are > $150.00 each. Repair your own!
M535i Airdam FAQ - Here's the skinny on installing the M535i airdam by Adam Wilson
Motronic conversion - A list of parts needed for a motronic conversion.
Motronic Throttle Conversion FAQ - Finally Velocewest gets off the throttle cable bracket secret.
Newbie FAQ - New to E12's? Here's some things to check on your new 'jewel'..
Noise reduction FAQ - Making your E12 more quiet.
Paeco Header Installation - Photos by Sean "Kaveman" Steinman.
Trailing Arm Bushing R&R - Finally an easier way to get those bushings out and replaced. Thanks to Trevor M and some info from our Dictator for Life.
Trunk Gasket Replacement - by James L. Davis
Trunk Toolkit Contents - by Adam Wilson Updated with jack and lug wrench placement photos!
VIN Number Ranges for e12 - A list of the ranges of all US e12 VIN numbers
Wheel Bearing Replacement - by Mike Clarkenfields via Peter Florance.
Wheel offsets - A list of wheel offsets of various BMW and other wheels.
Window Channel Replacement - tip on substitute parts
Windshield Rust Repair - Peter dives headfirst into rust repair.
Wood Trim Refinishing - Here's a method to repair that cracked wood finish on your door panels. By
Brian Thomason
Wood Trim Refinishing II - By Art in CA; Another approach to interior wood refinishing
Dual Carb to 528i L-Jetronic Conversion - By Jim Ockner located on the CS Registry Site. Great for 525's, E3's and of course E9 coupes.
SeniorSix Registry FAQ - When your too lazy to build your own FAQ, link to someone elses. Presenting...
the seniorsix registry FAQ.
Link updated 1/20/2002 Big coupe group FAQ - a very extensive FAQ for the 6 series. Lots of good info for all BMWs .
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