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BMW & MINI Small Part, Touch-Up And Repair Painting – DIY Video

In past issues of our Bavarian Autosport Fast Times Newsletters (Spring 2008 and June 2008), we’ve showed you how to quickly and easily repair minor paint chips and scratches using the various touch-up paints and repair kits that we offer, but what about those larger repairs that can’t be covered with a small bottle of paint

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1991 E30 325i My Rockin’ BMW – Wheel, Suspension Wobble – All BMW & MINI

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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My ‘91 325i has developed a problem/condition that I suspect will require me to order a part or two from you. I am hesitant to take it to a mechanic just yet because they all seem to rip me off on

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1994 840Ci E31 ABS Sensor Wiring – Warning Light in Rain – Most BMW & MINI Models

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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I have a 1994 840Ci with 225,000 miles I use pretty much as a daily driver. For the past several months I’ve been encountering a problem ONLY when I drive my 840 in the rain. After driving my car on wet

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BMW & MINI Serpentine Belt & Pulley Replacement – DIY Video

We recommend replacement of the serpentine accessory drive belts and tensioner/idler pulleys at 60,000 mile or 4-year intervals.  Replacement is very easy and straight forward.  In this video, we’ll show you the procedure on a 2001 3.0 Z3.  Other six cylinder models are similar, as are the V8s and MINIs.  The applicable Bentley repair manual

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1992 BMW 325i – Convert To E85 To Gain Horsepower

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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A buddy of mine just converted his car over to E85 to gain horsepower. I thought about doing this with my 92 325i with the M50 engine. My concern is that if I decide to supercharge it instead of the engine

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BMW 2002 E46 330ci HID Headlamp

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Once again I am in need of your expert knowledge. My ‘02 E46 330ci driver side headlamp went out on me yesterday. A couple of days back, the lamp indicator flashed but then went away and the headlight continued to work but now, it’s completely out. Is this as simple as me ordering one

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BMW ABS / ASC/AST & Brake Bleeding

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1998 323i

Hey Otto, on my 1998 323i, am I able to pressure bleed my brakes? In my Bentley manual it says that vehicles equipped with ABS and ASC-T (my car has it) need special equipment from the dealer to bleed them properly. Should this be of any concern or can I just bleed my

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MINI Brakes – Pads & Rotors Replacement

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Dear Bavarian Otto,
I need to replace brake pads on my 2003 Mini S. What tools are required? I am a chick!
Thanks, Elsa

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We have a detailed DIY for replacing brake pads and rotors in the Spring 2008 issue of our Fast Times newsletter. While this is done on a 3-series model (E46), your MINI will

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MINI Fault Code Reader & Reset Tool

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Will the BMW Fault Code & Reset tool (SR 300-16) also reset service & oil change indicators on a 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible S? Does it use the same plug or need an adaptor?

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The Fault Code Reader & Reset tool for the Mini is different from the BMW tool. We do have the Mini

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