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Compression test specifications For M60B40 * 10-11 Bar or 142-156 PSI (6 strokes) * Maximum difference: 0.5 Bar or 7 PSI Engine idle specifications The idle speed should hold steady at 600 RPM with a variation of up to 50 RPM. Troubleshooting unstable idle The RPM is not holding steady or »
A list of fuses and associated equipment Fuse location and rating Fuse Number Rating (AMPS) 1 15 2 7.5 3 7.5 4 7.5 5 10 6 15 7 15 8 7.5 9 15 10 7.5 11 7.5 12 15 13 7.5 14 7. »
Handy chart for converting N-m to In-lbs 1 = 8.85 32 = 283.22 63 = 557.60 94 = 831.97 125 = 1106.34 2 = 17.70 33 = 292.07 64 = 566.45 95 = 840.82 126 = 1115.19 3 = 26.55 34 = 300.93 65 = 575.30 96 = 849.67 127 »
Original vintage color-way Recommended exterior and interior color combinations Specifications for DTM style racing vinyl stripes BMW M ("M" for "motorsport") was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s. The color way representing the program »
Thrust arm bushing failure The most common suspension problem on the E34. Common symptoms of a torn or cracked thrust arm bushings are shimmy under braking at freeway speed. Vague or rubbery feel in the steering, and excessive front tire wear. Extreme examples will also produce a clunking sound. EVERY »
There seems to be much confusion out there in the hand tool world about who makes who and the relationships between various tool companies. There are three major players within the United States tool market: Stanley, Danaher, and Snap-On. You can save quite a penny on your toolbox if you »
I have been using Royal Purple 36140-6PK HPS 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil with Synerlec Additive Technology in my car for over six years with excellent results. My supercharged engine loves this oil, and the HPS formula reduces the overall oil burn, which translates to fewer oil top-ups and colder engine »
Doors The most prominent rust spots are located at the lowest section of the front driver and passenger door panels. This is a design flaw. The engineers had to press multiple layers of sheet metal together at the very bottom of the door. The compressed metal seam is covered with »
Obtaining parts for non-U.S specification vehicles Should you shop OEM or aftermarket? The answer: depends. If it's an essential part like a drive train pulley or fan clutch, I'll most likely shop OEM, same for anything that touches coolant. On other hand there are also »
Haynes and Bentley service manuals for BMW E34 5 series »
