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101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3 Series 1982-2000
Contributor(s): Dempsey, Wayne (Author)

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 ISBN: 0760326959     ISBN-13: 9780760326954
Publisher: Motorbooks International
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2006
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Annotation: Since its introduction in 1975, the BMW 3-series has earned a reputation as one of the world ' s greatest sports sedans. Unfortunately, it has also proven one of the more expensive to service and maintain. This book is dedicated to the legion of BMW 3-series owners who adore their cars and enjoy restoring, modifying, and maintaining them to perfection; its format allows more of these enthusiasts to get out into the garage and work on their BMWs -- and in the process, to save a fortune.
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Created with the weekend mechanic in mind, this extensively illustrated manual offers 101 projects that will help you modify, maintain, and enhance your BMW 3-series sports sedan. Focusing on the 1984 - 1999 E30 and E36 models, 101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3-Series presents all the necessary information, covers all the pitfalls, and assesses all the costs associated with performing an expansive array of weekend projects.
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Transportation | Automotive - Customizing
- Transportation | Automotive - Repair & Maintenance
Dewey: 629.287
LCCN: 2006016113
Series: Motorbooks Workshop
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 8.24" W x 10.34" L (1.85 lbs) 272 pages
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
Created with the weekend mechanic in mind, this extensively illustrated manual features 101 projects that will help you maintain, restore, modify, and enhance your 3 Series sedan.

Have you ever wanted to do your own maintenance and performance upgrades on your BMW 3 Series, but were afraid to try? Tired of paying your mechanic to perform routine maintenance? With more than 400 color photographs and 272 pages of never-before-compiled technical content focusing on the 1982 through 2000 models, 101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3 Series gives you all the necessary knowledge, pitfalls to avoid, and costs associated with performing an array of weekend projects.

Presented in a clear, colorful, and concise format, this book allows you to quickly determine how each project will improve your BMW, tools you'll need, how much it will cost, and how to do it step by step.

Whether it's repairing your engine or fitting new wheels, author Wayne R. Dempsey guides you through the process, along with endless tips and tricks garnered from years of working on these wonderful German sports sedans. The book covers:

  • Basics, including jacking up your car and replacing air and fuel filters
  • Engine
  • Fuel injection
  • Water cooling
  • Transmission/drive axles/shifter
  • Exhaust
  • Brakes
  • Suspension
  • Body/interior trim
  • Gauges and electrical systems
  • Additional topics, including adding personal touches and dyno testing
With this invaluable resource in hand, it's time to get out into the garage and enjoy restoring, modifying, and maintaining your BMW 3 Series to perfection.
 
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