BMW & MINI Cooper DIY Videos

Most late model BMW single piston calipers have a design that looks different than what is shown in the videos. However, for the most part, the DIY videos do apply to the late model BMW single piston calipers. We have added an additional posting to address the slight differences in the late mod...

Unfortunately, orange peel is an application (spray technique) problem ... unless there is a miss-match of products, chemically, and the issue is not orange peel, but chemical debonding. Either way, once the paint is fully cured, sand the parts smooth and start again with the primer and the colo...

;)

Thanks for the supportive words!

Yes, all of the cabling is included in the kit.

If the pulley has any play or roughness when rotated ... replace it. The further school of thought is to always replace the pulleys when replacing the belts. If a pulley seizes or gets too wobbly (loose), it will throw the belt, resulting is a road side tow and subsequent repair .... or damaged...

Victor, We do not have any shots handy, of the Halogen angel eyes on the E46 3-series. However, they would look like a standard E39 5-series (97-03) with angel eyes ... which are Halogen. Mainly, they are not as blue-white as the LEDs shown in this DIY.

Good thoughts. thank you.

Typically, the ferrule on the cable pulls out of the bracket that moves the window. The cable still works, but it does not lift the window evenly .... and this binds the motor and shuts it off.

We have the correct emblems for your 330ci convertible. Just call us at 800-535-2002 or go to our web site BAVAUTO dot COM

You do need the pre-wired CD changer harnessing in the vehicle. Most, if not all, BMWs that are specified for the DICE applications, are pre-wired. You cannot use a CD changer when the DICE unit is installed, as it uses the CD wiring, in place of the CD changer.

Depending on your BMW model, we can offer custom programs for non-cat, cams and other tuning. The program can be installed and reversed as many times as you wish. Just give our agents a call at 800-535- 2002 to check the options available for your BMW model.

The secondary (or even third) fluid drain and fill is a very good idea if the current fluid is pretty old. The vehicle we did in this video need a second fluid drain, as well, in order for the fluid to look new and clean. After the first drain and fill (and the filter), the trans shifted much s...

Yes, you can use the same procedure shown in the video. Just be sure you use the proper fluid as noted on the reservoir. We do keep all of the fluids in-stock (as well as the fluid transfer pump) at BAVAUTO dot COM.

Most BMWs use Dexron-III auto trans fluid in the power steering systems. There are exceptions to this. The fluid reservoir will be labeled with the proper fluid to use. If in doubt, call us at 800-535-2002 and we can set you up with the proper fluid.

We do offer the torque wrench shown in the video. Go to BAVAUTO dot COM and type in the part number: BLD0212C

Most later model BMWs do not have automatic transmission fluid dip-sticks. The fluid level is checked via a fill plug on the transmission (under the car). See our video on replacing an auto transmission filter and fluid. You will see an example of the fill plug on the transmission used in the ...

Thanks for your encouragement!

Thank you for your notes on this. While you are not actually creating a vacuum within the engine crankcase (by extracting the oil), since the dipstick tube is open to the atmosphere, opening the oil cap certainly can't hurt .... and in some instances may actually help.

We do stock the NGK BKR6EQUP at BAVAUTO dot COM. We have not seen issues with the Bosch plugs (both the Bosch and the NGK are OEM for BMW). However, if the NGK is preferred .... we do offer it.

Stripping out the female hex in the rotor hold-down screws is not an uncommon experience. When this happens, we do drill out the screw. The key in doing this (as with any metal drilling) is to use a slow drill speed and sharp bits. Typically you want to start the hole with a bit smaller than yo...