Beemer Lab

E46 failed its MOT on the O/S rear tyre and O2 emissions too high. I duly replaced both rear tyres with a new pair sourced through work for ...

If you are removing your DPF and re-mapping, or if your filter is clogged past the point of a re-gen, then you will need take it off. Gettin...

** If you are removing / replacing only one side headlight, then it is possible to loosen the bumper on the corresponding side and peel it b...

The clutch on my F10 has felt like it's on the way out for about a year now and over the last month or two I've noticed it startin...

These are the main joint where the rear wheel-hubs attach to the trailing-arms and are a pretty common replacement on high mileage 5 and 7...

This is a pretty easy job and can be done with removing the turbo, exhaust-manifold or rocker cover. Remove the inlet duct to the air-filt...

**The turbo needs to be removed. Reaching the 8mm nuts at the back of the volute is impossible               with it in situ. Mark a line...

Removing and refitting the turbo itself is not a difficult task, but the mass of other parts that need removing to access it makes this a re...

Got round to changing the oil and filter on the Compact, as I've been running it for a month with the mayonnaise filled concoction left ...

Had a lost day yesterday when the engine didn't arrive. It only turned up at 1.30pm today, so I will have to concentrate on swapping ove...

Drop prop-shaft. Remove slave-cyl. / gearshift linkages. Drop gearbox. Lift engine out. Remove parts for new engine. Once the prop w...

Remove headlights and front crash-bar. Remove starter motor. Remove oil filter / cooler. Photograph and disconnect vacuum hoses and wiri...

Remove all slam-panel and grilles / trim. Drain and remove radiator. Remove drive-belts. Bleed air-con, remove a/c radiator and compress...

Engine Acoustic Covers: 1. Remove the five screws holding the main engine-cover using a 5mm allen-key or male-hex socket and lift it off...