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-------- BASICS --------
1 - Jacking Up
2 - Oil Change
3 - Air Filter Repl
4 - Fuel Filter Repl
5 - Replacing Belts
6 - Washing Your Car
-------- ENGINE --------
7 - Time to Rebuild?
8 - Spark Plug Repl
9 - Valve Cover Gasket
10 - Machine Shop 101
11 - Camshaft Removal
12 - Intake Manifold Rem
13 - Vanos Install
14 - Cam Sensor Repl
15 - Crank Sensor Repl
16 - Tensioner Update
17 - Head Gasket Repl
18 - Vanos Line/Solenoid
19 - Oil pan gasket repl
20 - E30 Timing Belt
21 - Valve Adjustment
22 - Turbo/SuperCharging
23 - Engine Management
24 - Rod Brngs/Oil Pump Nut
25 - Motor Mounts
26 - Cold Air Intake
---- FUEL INJECTION ----
27 - O2 Sensor Repl
28 - FI Fault Codes
29 - OBD-II Systems
30 - Repl Fuel Injectors
31 - Fuel Pump Repl
32 - Performance Chips
----- WATER COOLING -----
33 - Coolant Replacement
34 - Radiator & Hoses
35 - Water Pump & TStat
- TRANSMISSION & AXLES -
36 - Auto Transmission Fluid
37 - Auto Transmission Lines
38 - Transmission Mounts
39 - Driveshaft Disc / Guibo
40 - Driveshaft Bearing
41 - Shift Bushings
42 - Short Shift Kits
43 - Transmission Removal
44 - Clutch Replacement
45 - Clutch Slave Cylinder
46 - Man Tranny Fluid Change
47 - CV Joints / Boots / Axle
-------- EXHAUST --------
48 - Muffler Repl
49 - Exhaust Manifold
-------- BRAKES --------
50 - Bleeding Brakes
51 - Brake Pads
52 - Rebuilding Calipers
53 - Parking Brake Adj
54 - Big Brake Kit
55 - Parking Brake Adj
56 - Brake Line Repl
57 - Brake Rotor Repl
------ SUSPENSION ------
58 - Alignment
59 - Front suspension
60 - Fr Shocks & Springs
61 - Rr Shocks & Springs
62 - Rear Shock Mounts
63 - Perf Suspension
64 - Camber Bar
65 - Steering Wheel
66 - Lower X-Brace
---- BODY & INTERIOR ----
67 - Doors / Windows
68 - Shift Knob
69 - Hood Shocks
70 - Window Regulator
71 - Replacing Lenses
72 - Headliner
73 - Rear Spoiler/Wing
74 - Convertible Top Adj
75 - Conv Rear Window
76 - M3 Mirrors
77 - Replacing Emblems
78 - Sunroof Repair
79 - Sport Seats
80 - Seat Repair
----- ELECTRICAL -----
81 - Headlamp Switch Repl
82 - Solve Elec Problems
83 - Reset Airbag Lamp
84 - Starter Replacement
85 - Starter Troubleshoot
86 - Brake Switch Repl
87 - DME Swap / Repair
88 - Radio Head Install
89 - Alternator Repl
90 - Gauge Lamps & Repair
91 - Colored Gauge Faces
92 - Alarm System Install
93 - HID Headlamps
94 - Ellipsoid Headlamps
95 - CD Changer
---- MISCELLANEOUS ----
96 - Personal Touches
97 - A/C Maintenance
98 - Stubborn Bolt
99 - Using Car Bras
100 - Wheels & Tires
101 - Dyno Testing
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Select A Project...
-------- BASICS --------
1 - Jacking Up
2 - Oil Change
3 - Air Filter Repl
4 - Fuel Filter Repl
5 - Replacing Belts
6 - Washing Your Car
-------- ENGINE --------
7 - Time to Rebuild?
8 - Spark Plug Repl
9 - Valve Cover Gasket
10 - Machine Shop 101
11 - Camshaft Removal
12 - Intake Manifold Rem
13 - Vanos Install
14 - Cam Sensor Repl
15 - Crank Sensor Repl
16 - Tensioner Update
17 - Head Gasket Repl
18 - Vanos Line/Solenoid
19 - Oil pan gasket repl
20 - E30 Timing Belt
21 - Valve Adjustment
22 - Turbo/SuperCharging
23 - Engine Management
24 - Rod Brngs/Oil Pump Nut
25 - Motor Mounts
26 - Cold Air Intake
---- FUEL INJECTION ----
27 - O2 Sensor Repl
28 - FI Fault Codes
29 - OBD-II Systems
30 - Repl Fuel Injectors
31 - Fuel Pump Repl
32 - Performance Chips
----- WATER COOLING -----
33 - Coolant Replacement
34 - Radiator & Hoses
35 - Water Pump & TStat
- TRANSMISSION & AXLES -
36 - Auto Transmission Fluid
37 - Auto Transmission Lines
38 - Transmission Mounts
39 - Driveshaft Disc / Guibo
40 - Driveshaft Bearing
41 - Shift Bushings
42 - Short Shift Kits
43 - Transmission Removal
44 - Clutch Replacement
45 - Clutch Slave Cylinder
46 - Man Tranny Fluid Change
47 - CV Joints / Boots / Axle
-------- EXHAUST --------
48 - Muffler Repl
49 - Exhaust Manifold
-------- BRAKES --------
50 - Bleeding Brakes
51 - Brake Pads
52 - Rebuilding Calipers
53 - Parking Brake Adj
54 - Big Brake Kit
55 - Parking Brake Adj
56 - Brake Line Repl
57 - Brake Rotor Repl
------ SUSPENSION ------
58 - Alignment
59 - Front suspension
60 - Fr Shocks & Springs
61 - Rr Shocks & Springs
62 - Rear Shock Mounts
63 - Perf Suspension
64 - Camber Bar
65 - Steering Wheel
66 - Lower X-Brace
---- BODY & INTERIOR ----
67 - Doors / Windows
68 - Shift Knob
69 - Hood Shocks
70 - Window Regulator
71 - Replacing Lenses
72 - Headliner
73 - Rear Spoiler/Wing
74 - Convertible Top Adj
75 - Conv Rear Window
76 - M3 Mirrors
77 - Replacing Emblems
78 - Sunroof Repair
79 - Sport Seats
80 - Seat Repair
----- ELECTRICAL -----
81 - Headlamp Switch Repl
82 - Solve Elec Problems
83 - Reset Airbag Lamp
84 - Starter Replacement
85 - Starter Troubleshoot
86 - Brake Switch Repl
87 - DME Swap / Repair
88 - Radio Head Install
89 - Alternator Repl
90 - Gauge Lamps & Repair
91 - Colored Gauge Faces
92 - Alarm System Install
93 - HID Headlamps
94 - Ellipsoid Headlamps
95 - CD Changer
---- MISCELLANEOUS ----
96 - Personal Touches
97 - A/C Maintenance
98 - Stubborn Bolt
99 - Using Car Bras
100 - Wheels & Tires
101 - Dyno Testing
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