You can set the sort order of messages? Just click on the link in the date column. Your preferences will be remembered, so you don't have to do it again when you return.
I have an E reg 525e. I have recently spent £5000 bringing it back to its original condition. It is an absolute gem except for an annoying whistle, which I...
not wanting to get into trouble with the moderators, so ill ask the question anyway, is there or can you, put an e28 on here thats looking for a new home? ...
Hi Steve Thanks for the tips. I am getting the car to a mechanic on Friday. Once it is fixed I will be selling it. If you know of anyone who would like this...
it depends where you are. My sister is selling her 86 535 auto. She has 2 kids and needs a van. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends....
Hello, I inherited this car recently, been sitting 2 years. I also have an '88 535is. After installing new battery and cables, oiling cylinders, new belts, I...
cam belt to tight.poss.good luck.will let you know if i can think of anything else.ps dont believe every thing your told by specialised.they cant be arse with...
my 1985 535i had a no start problem caused by no gas. it was the fuel pump relay, all else was fine. it did seem like the end of the world though, tried ...
Thanks to all who provided feedback. I put antisieze on the tracks/saddles/caliper bits where the pads ride. Its a bit dodgey as the caliper comes very close...
The fuse in the engine fuse block keeps popping out of the holder. I keep bending it back into place but sooner or later its going to break. Any ideas Kenneth....
Does anyone know how to test the crankshaft positioning sensor that's secured in the bell housing of a 1983 BMW 528e? I am thinking my problem of a no...
Ken, tie wraps work great. you can get them at the dollar store now. try the three size multi-pack and see which one does the trick. or get an inline fuse...
Hey Ron, Good idea. I hope you sent this e-mail to the appropriate person who was asking this question on the fuses that kept on popping out. I'm the...
Joel, I think these go to everyone when you hit reply. Ron ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo!...
Joel, I have an 86 535i with no spark/no gas. Just a couple of days ago, another guy told me his story of the same problem he had. He said that even though his...
I was directed in the direction by a gentleman out there on this site to look into testing my speed and crankshaft sensors as my 83 BMW 528e would not start. ...
I have a 1986 528e with a manual transmission. Recently, the following things have started to malfunction: * Speedometer doesn't work. * White-needle vacuum...
I have a 1986 528e. What would cause the air conditioning to work fine for about 15 minutes or so, then start heating up slowly? This occurs under the...
A/C problem - you did not mention how old the freon was? this car is R12. some not so good shops have been know to put R134a into these R12 systems instead. i ...
Most definitely check out the area where work was done as your speedometer doesn't work correctly. Check and make sure everything is tighten up correctly and...
Don't forget about maybe needing to add oil with your freon charge. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new...
I have an '86 535i. I am trying to locate the 25 amp power window circuit breaker. I am reading my Bentley manual, section 22-40. The schematic is clear...
Here is the link to dashusa.com best rebuilder of BMW dashes I have found. Send him the entire cluster and he can fix. I spent several hundred dollars and a...
The door lock cylinder fell out of the drivers door. Inside the door was a very small spring and something that looks like it could have attached to the...
Just went through this today. Found AC to work sometimes and not work at other times. The refrigerant has been R12 with 134 added along the way. Then sealed up...
I did a google search, trying to find a picture... I didn't find a picture, but the paragraph below is a good description of where this circuit breaker is...
Try replacing the SIL batteries in the guage cluster. I have done several times myself. These rechargeable batteries die after awhile requiring new ones to be...
Hi, Definately check out the speed transmitter on the rear differential as it will affect the speedometer and ecometer guages. I had an 86 528i with the same...
Paul, Thanks for the help. I got back under the car and found one of the wires had a loose connection to the differential sensor. I tightened up the...
