In this short clip I use a piece of 2" schedule 40 PVC I had on hand as a drift to press the bearing shield onto the stub axle.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzpvSvc64fM
A very short clip showing how a pickle fork in combination with an air hammer makes potentially difficult work easy.
http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/maintenance/e36/2012/05/29/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxhfSBGs2ls
I recently had some paint work done on my E36. The clear was blotchy and even had fingerprints in it. The Glasurit paint rep told my body shop this was the result of road salt contamination of the surface prior to the application of clear.
Full story in my blog entry:
https://www.dvatp.com/bmw/e36/2018-02-18
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksaef4nsr1M
I said in an earlier video that I would not powdercoat any of the brake parts during this overhaul. I changed my tune when I realized I would need to buy new calipers and the caliper brackets would be the only unrestored part on the car.
I gave my powdercoater special instructions to deal with these brackets so I decided to make a video to describe those concerns as well as show off the end result.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1WR8xme9RI
A short show and tell video about the successful bench test of my audio system design for the E36.
Reference article on my site...
http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/e36/2013/10/06/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeyW6oNCYoY
My old Cambridge Soundworks 2.1 system blew up recently so I needed a new system. I didn't want to spend a bunch of money for something I listen to so infrequently so I went over to parts-express.com and picked up this inexpensive set of speakers and 50W/ch Class T amp. It's not exactly audiophile quality but it serves the purpose at a great price.
http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/maintenance/e36/2012/06/02/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc4SO7IobEQ
First time through the lane change maneuver. Full story: http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/articles/performance_center_school/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROZFJ5A5UhM
If you're a pilot I'm sure you've been involved a "discussion" or two about the relative merits of twin vs. single engine airplanes. This video, created by a member of BeechTalk http://www.beechtalk.com/ takes the debate to a new level. A few inside jokes here, but still funny as hell.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpE5TtasBsc