A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Aerodynamic kits, E34 196
Aerosol tire inflator warning 35
Air conditioning
air temperature probe 218
system problems 218
upgrading, R-134a 192
Air pressure, tires 6
Antenna, whistling 218
Anti-lock Braking (ABS) 149, 150, 158
Anti-theft code
see On-board computer
Apexes
see Driving
ASC-T traction control 185
ATF
see Transmission
Autocrossing
see Driving
Automatic door locks
see Central locking
Automatic transmission
see Transmission
Automotive work
safety considerations 2
safety precautions 14
safety tactics 14
see also Cautions and Warnings
Auxiliary fan 135

B

Baron Manfred von Wengenstein (BMW) 50
Battery
care tips 38, 133
discharging 132
recycling 131
replacing 133
trunk mounted, warning 132
BMW
2002
modifications 208, 260
really neat part numbers 54
3-series service 16
5-series service 23
abbreviations and codes 78
history
1600 GT/Glas 9
4-cylinder engine 88
Veritas–BMW 90
M3 technical specifications 80
M6 technical specifications 207
Bolts
handy tip 34
see also Head bolt, failure
Brakes 142
brake fade 145
brake pads 142
track tips 152
dust 159
wear sensor 157, 160
brake shimmy 159
calipers 157, 157
pressure accumulator 159
problems 159
rotors
M5/M6 185
warping 160
upgrades, 2002 159
Brake fluid
all about 144, 158
silicone fluids 144
Bushings, control arm 188

C

Cabriolet top
see Convertible top
Camshaft,
premature failure 82
sprocket failure, 1986 “eta” engines 34
sensor problem 87
Car washing
see Care and preservation
Carbon deposits 118
Carburetors, Weber 259, 260
Care and preservation 41
bringing back the
new car look 42
cleaning plastic chrome 55
common sense detailing 44
doors, 2002 preservation 199
Cautions and Warnings vii, vii
Central locking 136, 197, 215
Chips
see Performance
Child safety seats
see Seats
Children, safety precautions for home automotive work 2
Cleaning
see Care and preservation
Clutch
frozen/stuck, releasing tip 83
release bearing, tip 82
replacing 67
servicing tip, 2002 39
slave cylinder, replacing tips 83
CO, adjusting
see Fuel injection
Codes, engine type 78
Codes, anti-theft 78
Cold start problems, 325i 118
Convertible top, caring for 54
Cooling system
bleeding air 63
coolant level warning 86
radiator hoses, why they fail 67
temperature gauge, erratic operation 87
troubleshooting
and diagnosis 63
Crossword puzzles
solutions to 313
factory sites 148
great auto magazines 126
OEM 256
More BMW Names 256
Current draw, electrical 132
Cylinder head
identification, “i” head 82
head bolt failures 81

D

Dead battery
see Battery and Current draw
Defogger
see Rear window defogger
Detailing tips 55
see also Care and preservation
Dexron 73
Differential
Quaife, the 167
ratios 184
Doors
see Care and Preservation
Door locks, power
see Central locking
Downshifting
see Over-rev warning
Drain plug tip
see Msport engine
Driving 261
apexes, choosing 282
autocrosses 284
shifting, the art of 275, 289, 293
schools 262
slaloms 280
steering 278
vehicle control 266
vehicle dynamics 268, 298
see also Racing
Driveability problems 34
Driveshaft imbalance 187

E

E36, 3-series
whistling noises 216
E-codes (chassis) 78
Electrical system 119
safety precautions 3, 14
starting problems 132
Electrical work, safety precautions 2
see also Cautions and Warnings
Emergency treatments 60
Engine
eta engine 86, 222
Exhaust system
back pressure 116
performance, 320i 103
replacing, hack mechanic 94
stainless steel 117

F

Factory abbreviations and codes
see BMW abbreviations and codes
Filters
applications list, “eta” engine 38
oil filter warning 36
Flammable fluids 2
Flooding, fuel injection 115
Fire hazard, 4-cylinder motors 39
Fuel gauge 131
Fuel
additives 118
types and use 116, 117
Fuel injection
2002 tii 104
320i 115
converting 2002 98
K-jetronic 106
L-jetronic 92, 101
Motronic 111, 116
Fuel pump, noise 115
Fuel system, safety tactics 59

G

G-forces 297
Gasoline
see Fuel
Gauges, 635Csi 135
Glass, replacing 203
Glove box hinges 39

H

Hans Christian Beimmer 51
Head bolt, failure 81
Heating and ventilation
air flow, problems 218
heater valve, replacing 218
History, BMW
see BMW history
Horsepower
see Performance

I

Idle control valve 84, 111
see also Fuel injection
Idle mixture
see Fuel injection
Idle speed
adjusting, 320i/318i 116
oscillating 118
roughness 85
Ignition system
coil failure, M50 engine 85
pre-ignition, 320i 85

J

Jacking car safely 14
Jump starting
SRS-equipped cars 39
cars with on-board computer 134

K

K-jetronic
see Fuel injection
Kugelfisher injection
see Fuel injection

L

L-jetronic
see Fuel injection
Leather seats 54
Limited slip differential
see Differential
Lubrication and Maintenance 1
service, 3-series 16
service, 5-series 23
winterization 12
Lubrication and lubricants 31
see also Motor Oil

M

M3 9, 80
Maintenance 1
winterization service 12
see also Service
Mechanical work, safety
considerations 2
Mirrors, power 134
Motor
see Engine
Motor mounts, 3-Series 82
Motor oil
lubrication and lubricants 31
prelubrication system 35
selecting additives and other lubricants 29
synthetic oils 34
Muffler
see Exhaust system

N

NiCad battery replacement
see Service indicator

O

Octane
see Fuel
Odometer
see Speedometer
Oil
see Motor Oil
Oil drain plugs, M-sport engines 36 Oil leaks
2002 85
filter head 33
Oil service indicator
see Service indicator
Oil pipe hollow bolt 82
Oil pressure warning light
see Warning lights
On-board computer
fuse replacement 131
resetting code 39
illumination, bulb replacement 124, 216
see also Jump starting
Oil filter
see Filters
Over heating
see Auxiliary fan
Over-rev warning 83
Oxygen sensor, 535i 116

P

Paint
lacquer paint information 56
repainting 217
scratch removal 56
Part numbers, 2002 54
Performance
chips 228, 232, 258
modifications 257, 259, 260
nitrous oxide 249
performance primer 223
torque and horsepower, understanding, calculating and balancing 236, 239, 242, 244, 291
turbocharging 246
see also Driving
Plastic chrome, cleaning
see Care and preservation
Platinum spark plugs
see Spark plugs
Pinging, ignition
see Ignition system
Pollution, trivia quiz 96
Power steering
see Steering
Prelubrication system 35
Pressure, tires 6

Q

Quaife differential
See Differential

R

Racing,
improved touring, car prep 300
M3 sport evolution 252, 258
Radiator hoses
see Cooling system
Radio, static problems 134
Rear window defogger
defogging windows 54
repairing 121
Release bearing
see Clutch
Resetting service indicator 10
see also Service indicator
Rocker shaft end plugs, sealing 82
Rotors
see Brakes
Rust treatment 54, 55

S

Safety
automotive precautions vi, 2, 14
Satch Carlson, quotes from 71
Save the Tiger, Yale Rachlin 15
Seats
front seats, updating 200
leather, restoring tip 54
safety seats, children 213
seat belts, competition 255
Service indicator (SI)
battery replacement 37
printed circuit board 134
resetting 10, 28, 36
servicing 122
Service, general
3-series 16
5-series 23
winterizing 12
Shift linkage
lever boot, tip 82
shift knob, modifying 219
Shifting
see Driving
Shimmy, front end 188
Shock absorbers
cars with ABS, handling 184
general information 183
see also Suspension
front shocks, installing 162, 164
rear shock towers,
repairing 205, 219
Shock towers, rear
see Shock absorbers
Silicone brake fluid
see Brake fluid
Slave cylinder
see Clutch
Spark plugs, platinum 35
Speedometer, repairing 215
Sprocket, camshaft
see Camshaft
SRS-equipped cars
see also Jump-starting
Starter,
wiring connection 132
Steering
steering box mounting bolt 187
steering pump, leaking 185
Stickers, under hood 216
Struts
see Shock absorbers
Suspension
adjustments 179
kits 164
knocking noises 185
shimmy 188
Synthetic motor oil
see Motor oil

T

Tachometer 134
Techron, using 118
Temperature gauge
see Cooling system
Theodore Irving Inglemann (TII) 51
Throttle position switch 116
Throw-out bearing
see Clutch
Timing belt
replacement 37, 76
see also Camshaft
Tires 161
alignment specs, 750iL 189
explosive tires 35
M3 185
pressure story, the 6
rotation system 170
selecting 172, 175, 180, 185, 190, 257
tubeless tech tip 184
wear and edge feathering 190
Tie rod boots, replacing 189
Tii
see Fuel injection
Tools 2
ten best tools of all time (satirical, humor) 5
Torque
see Performance
Towing 309
Transmission
see also Shift linkage and Clutch
automatic transmissions,
care and feeding of 72
cooler lines 83
manual transmission
downshiting, over-rev warning 83
fifth gear missing, tip 83
hard shifting, 635CSi 84
Turbocharging
see Performance

V

Valves
adjusting, tip 84,134
valve shims 86
Ventilation
see Heating and ventilation

W

Warnings and Cautions vii, viii
Warning lights
oil pressure light 74
Washer pump, fixing 39
Water, leaks 217
Wheels
alignment 1 89, 190
balancing 1 86
care and cleaning 53, 54
changing 183
replacing 186
Wheel bearings 185
Windows, power 135, 219
Winterization, major service 12
Wiper blade noise 53
Wiring diagrams, information 135

Z

Z1 model 193