The model that truly launched BMW into the performance arena in the United States were the second generation of 3-series cars. Today, the E30 family of BMWs are both readily affordable, and are popular with enthusiasts wanting to personalize them.

The model that truly launched BMW into the performance arena in the United States were the second generation of 3-series cars. Today, the E30 family of BMWs are both readily affordable, and are popular with enthusiasts wanting to personalize them.

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. 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.

This Bentley Manual is the only comprehensive, single source of service information and specifications for BMW 3 Series (E30) cars from 1984-1990. Whether you're a professional technician or a do-it-yourself BMW owner, this manual will help you understand, maintain, and repair every system on 3 Series cars.

This resource explains how to rebuild and modify transmissions from both rear- and front-wheel-drive cars. It explains the principles behind the workings of all manual transmissions, and helps readers understand what they need to do and know to rebuild their own transmissions. Includes how to determine what parts to replace; how and why to replace certain seals, spacers, springs, forks, and other parts; and where to find (and how to measure) the specifications for each particular transmission.

BMW 3- & 5-Series Petrol (81 - 91) up to J 3-Series (E30) 316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 325i; Saloon, Touring & Convertible (83 - 91, up to H). 5-Series (E28) 518, 518i, 525i, 528i, 535i, M535i; Saloon (81 - 88, up to F). 5-Series (E34) 518i, 520i, 525i, 530i, 535i; Saloon & Touring (88 - 91, F to J). Does NOT cover models with DOHC, V8 or Diesel engines, or 4x4. For other 3- & 5-series models see manuals no. 0276, 0632, 0815, 1560 or 3210 Petrol: 1.6 litre (1596cc) 1.8 litre (1766 & 1795cc) 2.0 litre (1990cc). 2.5 litre (2494cc). 2.8 litre (2788cc) 3.0 litre (2986cc) & 3.5 litre (3430cc) SOHC.

A practical restoration manual written by journalist and E30 enthusiast Andrew Everett. Covers E30 models: 316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325e, 324d and 324td, 318iS, M3 & Alpina in saloon, convertible & touring forms. Professional advice also is given on buying a good used model E30 for restoration.