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Q I have a 1991 535i. The blower speed switch only works on High. It is annoying because if you want heat or A/C it has to be cranked all the way up on High. I was wondering what the problem could be.

A The problem of the blower motor only working on the high speed

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Building a high-performance engine – 84-87 325e

Q I have a 1985 325e with the 2.7-liter, 6-cylinder engine. I am looking to build a high performance motor for this car. Any info would be appreciated.
James W.

A There are many ways to improve upon the performance of your 325e. How fast you can go depends on how much you’re willing to spend. While

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Hood stuck closed on E30 325i

Q The hood release cable on my 87 325i broke, but I can’t fix it without opening the hood. How do I get out of this Catch 22?
Greg G.

A Sometimes a picture can explain things better than words. Take a look at this image (right) – it should be pretty self-explanatory, but holler if you

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Long term vehicle storage guidelines

Otto receives a load of vehicle storage questions from BMW and Mini owners as we head into the fall and winter months. Additionally, we see these questions in the spring when “snow birds” are storing their southern vehicles and heading north for the summer. Whatever the cause for the extended vehicle storage, if we follow

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Okay, let’s start our under-car inspection…

1) Remove all under-car splash panels. You may have as many as three separate panels, starting just behind the bumper, to under the engine, to under the transmission (figs. 6A & 6B)

BMW Splash Pan

2) Check the front wheel bearings. Grasp the tire at the 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock positions. Alternately push and pull

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