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-------- BASICS --------
1 - Jacking Up
2 - Oil Change
3 - Air Filter Repl
4 - Fuel Filter Repl
5 - Replacing Belts
6 - Washing Your Car
-------- ENGINE --------
7 - Time to Rebuild?
8 - Spark Plug Repl
9 - Valve Cover Gasket
10 - Machine Shop 101
11 - Camshaft Removal
12 - Intake Manifold Rem
13 - Vanos Install
14 - Cam Sensor Repl
15 - Crank Sensor Repl
16 - Tensioner Update
17 - Head Gasket Repl
18 - Vanos Line/Solenoid
19 - Oil pan gasket repl
20 - E30 Timing Belt
21 - Valve Adjustment
22 - Turbo/SuperCharging
23 - Engine Management
24 - Rod Brngs/Oil Pump Nut
25 - Motor Mounts
26 - Cold Air Intake
---- FUEL INJECTION ----
27 - O2 Sensor Repl
28 - FI Fault Codes
29 - OBD-II Systems
30 - Repl Fuel Injectors
31 - Fuel Pump Repl
32 - Performance Chips
----- WATER COOLING -----
33 - Coolant Replacement
34 - Radiator & Hoses
35 - Water Pump & TStat
- TRANSMISSION & AXLES -
36 - Auto Transmission Fluid
37 - Auto Transmission Lines
38 - Transmission Mounts
39 - Driveshaft Disc / Guibo
40 - Driveshaft Bearing
41 - Shift Bushings
42 - Short Shift Kits
43 - Transmission Removal
44 - Clutch Replacement
45 - Clutch Slave Cylinder
46 - Man Tranny Fluid Change
47 - CV Joints / Boots / Axle
-------- EXHAUST --------
48 - Muffler Repl
49 - Exhaust Manifold
-------- BRAKES --------
50 - Bleeding Brakes
51 - Brake Pads
52 - Rebuilding Calipers
53 - Parking Brake Adj
54 - Big Brake Kit
55 - Parking Brake Adj
56 - Brake Line Repl
57 - Brake Rotor Repl
------ SUSPENSION ------
58 - Alignment
59 - Front suspension
60 - Fr Shocks & Springs
61 - Rr Shocks & Springs
62 - Rear Shock Mounts
63 - Perf Suspension
64 - Camber Bar
65 - Steering Wheel
66 - Lower X-Brace
---- BODY & INTERIOR ----
67 - Doors / Windows
68 - Shift Knob
69 - Hood Shocks
70 - Window Regulator
71 - Replacing Lenses
72 - Headliner
73 - Rear Spoiler/Wing
74 - Convertible Top Adj
75 - Conv Rear Window
76 - M3 Mirrors
77 - Replacing Emblems
78 - Sunroof Repair
79 - Sport Seats
80 - Seat Repair
----- ELECTRICAL -----
81 - Headlamp Switch Repl
82 - Solve Elec Problems
83 - Reset Airbag Lamp
84 - Starter Replacement
85 - Starter Troubleshoot
86 - Brake Switch Repl
87 - DME Swap / Repair
88 - Radio Head Install
89 - Alternator Repl
90 - Gauge Lamps & Repair
91 - Colored Gauge Faces
92 - Alarm System Install
93 - HID Headlamps
94 - Ellipsoid Headlamps
95 - CD Changer
---- MISCELLANEOUS ----
96 - Personal Touches
97 - A/C Maintenance
98 - Stubborn Bolt
99 - Using Car Bras
100 - Wheels & Tires
101 - Dyno Testing
In development for more than four years, Wayne's latest book details the 101 of the best projects for your E30 or E36 BMW 3 Series. Ranging from difficult (head gasket replacement ) to the very simple (changing your oil ), this book appeals to both the new and experienced 3 Series owner alike. The book covers the E30 and E36 BMW Sedans from the years 1982 through the year 2000.
Each project is detailed with an easy-to-read chart showing you exactly how long it
should take, what tools you need, applicable years, and the amount of 'wrenching talent'
required. The book contains several chapters of project overviews, but mostly all of
the projects are shown with step-by-step instructions.
The book is 272 pages long, and contains more than 6 50 Full-Color pictures and diagrams. Here is a sample page from Brake Pad Replacement Project. Here is another page on Bilstein PSS9 Adjustable Suspension Upgrades . For those with early cars , there's an entire project on the timing belt replacement process . Showing the range and breadth of projects, there is also a project on installing a supercharger . For those for ideas on how to customize their car, check out the Personal Touches section. And finally, for the really adventurous, you can attempt an entire head gasket replacement.