I cleaned egr and intake manifold 2 times on my bmw. Because I need to replace my glow plugs and also solve some thermostat leak, I also decide to block egr valve. I bought blanking plate on ebay. I drilled 6,5mm hole in it, because I hoped I won’t need remapping again. I also […]
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BMW m47 egr blanking
Posted: 17th January 2018 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: 2.0, bmw, bmw x3, diesel, DIY, egr, m47, x3
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BMW x3 e83 2 din headunit
Posted: 10th April 2017 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, GarageTags: 2din, bmw, bmw x3, DIY, e83, fascia, fiberglass, fiberž, pioneer
BMW m47 2.0d thermostat replacement
Posted: 23rd November 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: 2.0d, bmw, coolant, coolant temp bmw, diesel, DIY, dpf, dpf regeneration problem, e46, e83, garage, gates, m47, m47t2, main thermostat, replacement, temperature, thermostat
BMW m47 engine has 2 thermostats. One is main thermostat other is egr thermostat. Egr thermostat is easy to replace, main thermostat is a bit more work. If your temperature is not aprox 85-90 c in a few km then you have thermostat problem. Another indicator of bad thermostat is blocked dpf, high consumption, […]
Drill hanging station
Posted: 9th November 2016 by viljem_r in Garage, StartTags: DIY, drill, drill organizer, garage, shop, tools, youtube
This guy is a genious. Here is how can you organize your cordless drills.
Ipad motorized mod for bmw x3 e83
Posted: 17th August 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, StartTags: bmw, bmw e83, bmw x3, DIY, e83, headunit, ipad, ipad mini
Check out this guys great ipad mod for bmw X3. http://bmwx3ipadmini.blogspot.si/
How to clean dpf/fap filter
Posted: 15th July 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: bmw, DIY, dpf, dpl clean, fap, fap clean, garage, vrcustoms
Here is how simple you can clean “pain in the ass” DPF/FAP filter at home simple. You can call him money eater, engine destroyer, pain in the ass, shit.. 🙂
DPF/FAP cleaning with DPF cleaner
Posted: 22nd April 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, Start, Technical stuffTags: bmw, bmw dpf, bmw e83, bmw x3, cartechnic, cartechnic dpf cleaner, DIY, dpf, dpf cleaner, dpf regeneration, fap, fap cleaner, m47
Engine suddenlly started losing perfomance, hesitating not running smoothly. I connected obd tester and found that DPF or FAP filter was jammed. I checked my options on a web and found out that the cheapest way is to try with cleaner in a can. All other options are professional and require spray guns and other […]
Installing backup camera in BMW x3 e83
Posted: 19th April 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: 2 din bmw x3, bmw, bmw x3, camera, DIY, e83, garage, vrcustoms, x3, x3 backup camera
After I replaced headunit,speakers and installed amplifier it was time for backup camera. I bought wireless kit and camera, because my old was not suitable for mounting it anywhere on my x3. I must say that wireless kit works great. It should be easy install, as always things complicate. One of the biggest […]
Installing amplifier in BMW x3 e83
Posted: 30th March 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: amplifier, bmw, bmw e83, bmw x3, bmw x3 2 din, DIY, garage, project, shop, sound system, speakers
In bmw x3 stock sound system is crap. I already replaced all speakers and on an easter sunday I decided to install amp. I already had it from previous car with all cables and other stuff I needed. There are several options where you wanna install it. I decided to install in it trunks floor. […]