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Common BMW N54 faults, failures and repairs

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Rediscovering The BMW SMG Transmission: A Hidden Gem Or Obsolete Relic?

Rediscovering The BMW SMG Transmission: A Hidden Gem Or Obsolete Relic?
4/28/23 11 Min Read By: Kevin McCauley

The SMG went from future tech to complicated disaster as quickly as it shifts. But two decades later, is the much-maligned gearbox as bad as we remember it?

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BMW M54 Engine Valve Seat Wear - It Could Be Causing Your Power Loss

BMW M54 Engine Valve Seat Wear - It Could Be Causing Your Power Loss

5/3/23 4 Min Read By: Gareth Foley

Video Editor Stephen had a power loss in his Spec E46 race car in 2022. With 25,000 race miles on the odometer, a leak-down test highlighted the problem.

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How To Perform A Compression And Leak-Down Test

How To Perform A Compression And Leak-Down Test

4/30/23 8 Min Read By: Gareth Foley

Compression testing is one of the most common procedures for checking the relative health of an engine. If you ever want to know where you stand in terms of the overall health of your engine, a compression check and leak-down test is the ...

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Rediscovering The BMW SMG Transmission: A Hidden Gem Or Obsolete Relic?

Rediscovering The BMW SMG Transmission: A Hidden Gem Or Obsolete Relic?

4/28/23 11 Min Read By: Kevin McCauley

The SMG went from future tech to complicated disaster as quickly as it shifts. But two decades later, is the much-maligned gearbox as bad as we remember it?

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The right tools are essential for getting the job done smoothly. Whether it's special Genuine BMW tools or general items that just come in handy, we've got your toolbox covered.

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The Definitive Guide To The BMW N54 Engine - Common Faults, Failures, & Repairs

The Definitive Guide To The BMW N54 Engine - Common Faults, Failures, & Repairs
6/16/21 12 Min Read By: Evan Madore

The BMW N54 engine is one of BMW's most controversial engines ever put in their cars. Learn about their faults, failures, and the common repairs to complete.

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Start Your Summer With The FCP Euro Summer Kickoff Sale

Start Your Summer With The FCP Euro Summer Kickoff Sale

5/24/23 7 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer

This Memorial Day weekend, save up to 20% off over 65,000 products during the FCP Euro Summer Kickoff Sale. Check out our top sellers on sale for each make!

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FCP Euro Holiday Closure Schedule

FCP Euro Holiday Closure Schedule

5/18/23 3 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer

FCP Euro observes eight holidays a year. What does that mean for shipping, service, and ordering for you as a customer?

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Proving How Far You Can Take An $850 Craigslist Find

Proving How Far You Can Take An $850 Craigslist Find

5/10/23 12 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer

The 850 Project became much more than it was ever supposed to. Some simple suspension work and a half-cage turned into a faithful BTCC tribute machine.

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