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5067
help i have an 87 535I and the engine is not getting gas....i replaced the fuel pump (new) and the sending unit (used) and i still get no gas to the engine. i...
brett peavey
prtylilpinkchik
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Jul 1, 2007
4:23 pm
5068
Check the diagram at realoem.com. My 85 had a pre-pump inside the tank. When I replaced the gas tank with a used one, the in-tank pump had a broken electrical...
doug dykaar
d_dykaar
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Jul 2, 2007
11:21 am
5069
Look at the simple things like swapping out the relay. Don't discount the fuses, sometimes the fuse may look good but there is not enough tension securing the...
Gil Thereault
giln1oiw2001
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Jul 3, 2007
4:16 am
5070
I also had the same problem, I have a 85 528, my mechanic says that you must either buy a new petrol relay or bridge the one you have as you cannot bypass it,...
gabu mohlahledi
g.mohlahledi
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Jul 4, 2007
11:45 am
5071
Try a new main relay. That was the trick to get mine running. Jerry ... http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/norton/index.php ... ...
Gerald Paul
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Jul 4, 2007
6:23 pm
5072
I have a 1986 520i and can not find any useful information as to the cars compatibility to unleaded fuel.I stay in South Africa.Can anybody help?...
nicovisser1
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Jul 5, 2007
2:08 pm
5073
The On Board Computer I am trying to repair has only one problem; the back light. The two bulbs on the slide in are good as are all the functions. I just...
jforbey
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Jul 6, 2007
1:30 am
5074
nico does south africa use leaded gas ? I'm in the states, all cars have been using unleaded gas since 1976, I think..? It's my guess that an 86 vehicle...
bimmernutjob
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Jul 6, 2007
1:33 am
5075
... anybody ... In Australia my 85 520i runs ok on 94 octane unleaded fuel. Just keep adding the upper cylinder lubricant at each fill up...
janice harrison
stumpy8585
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Jul 9, 2007
11:35 am
5076
Hi Janice, thanks for the reply! Just want to know what lubricant it is I should look out for to use? Regards, Nico ... From: janice harrison...
Nico Visser
nicovisser1
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Jul 11, 2007
7:38 am
5077
Hi there, unleaded has only been on the market officially for about three years now, my beemer does not have a cat converter and the access point to the fuel...
Nico Visser
nicovisser1
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Jul 11, 2007
7:46 am
5078
The lead was there for lubrication,the difference is hardened valve seats. Yours has them, I went through the same thing with a 79 635 euro spec here in the...
Steve Haygood
ga4t1
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Jul 11, 2007
1:04 pm
5079
In my experience, I have not seen any problems running unleaded fuel in a car designed for leaded fuel. There are additives designed for valve seats...I used...
bimmernutjob
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Jul 12, 2007
6:35 am
5080
Thanks! ... From: Steve Haygood <sfhaygood@...> To: bmwe28@... Sent: Wednesday, 11 July, 2007 3:03:47 PM Subject: RE: [bmw e28] Re:...
Nico Visser
nicovisser1
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Jul 13, 2007
7:41 am
5081
Thanks! ... From: bimmernutjob <bimmernutjob@...> To: bmwe28@... Sent: Thursday, 12 July, 2007 8:35:53 AM Subject: [bmw e28] Re: Unleaded...
Nico Visser
nicovisser1
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Jul 13, 2007
7:42 am
5082
Just sending a message to start conversing with the others in the group. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Scott Taylor
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Jul 23, 2007
12:36 am
5083
Hello all, I have an '88 M5 that is being restored and I was wondering if anyone here knew what the stock spring rate was? The previous owner used it as a...
Pete
pknese
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Aug 13, 2007
2:59 pm
5084
I have a 528e which still overheats after doing the following: Replaced head gasket and checked flatness of head and block. Flushing radiator and block. ...
elswwjd316
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Aug 14, 2007
2:30 pm
5085
sometimes you need to jack up the drivers side part of the car and bleed it since air can be trapped in that point of the system, what about the clutch fan?...
markie_markd
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Aug 15, 2007
12:36 am
5086
you can find the spring rate info on www.m535i.org its around 166 in front, the tires and shocks are the main reason why a car is too harsh however....
markie_markd
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Aug 15, 2007
12:41 am
5087
The block may need to be checked for a crack! regards John. elswwjd316 <estodghill@...> wrote: I have a 528e which still overheats after doing...
john holst
grafton_56
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Aug 15, 2007
8:39 am
5088
I have also replaced the fan clutch, which was bad. Ed <><...
Edward Stodghill
elswwjd316
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Aug 15, 2007
4:23 pm
5089
I have found a couple things that contribute to most all BMWs to overheat. 1. Use of the wrong formula fluid. Never use the cheap green fluid. BMW spec fluid...
Larry R.
dallas_larry
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Aug 15, 2007
7:19 pm
5090
Took the car on a 300 mile trip and "aired" it out on the highway. Got back safetly but the next day, the car would not start. Had the dealer run the...
sachida_raman
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Aug 16, 2007
1:29 pm
5091
Has anyone installed electric fans on their e28. I have a 1988 535is and the fan clutch is bad. I've thought about replacing with electric (due to additional...
David Rodriguez
daverodus
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Aug 16, 2007
5:50 pm
5092
... 535is and the fan clutch is bad. I've thought about replacing with electric (due to additional cooling and added hp). Can anyone give me advice (if you...
drft4life21
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Aug 16, 2007
6:09 pm
5093
The clutch fan is generally engaged at lower speeds ( city ) and saves engine power at highy speeds when not needed as much. Electric fan in front is a type...
bimmernutjob
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Aug 16, 2007
8:01 pm
5094
its a joke, its just two hose clamps, take off the hoses, and a sensor if i recall. its right in front of the gas tank, dont confuse it for the fuel filter...
Markie markd
markie_markd
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Aug 16, 2007
11:43 pm
5095
its a joke, its just two hose clamps, take off the hoses, and a sensor if i recall. its right in front of the gas tank, dont confuse it for the fuel filter...
Markie markd
markie_markd
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Aug 16, 2007
11:43 pm
5096
Here's the question: Does any one know of a company that sells an electric fan(s) kit for an e28? It's definitely a given that electric fans cool better...
David Rodriguez
daverodus
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Aug 17, 2007
3:39 am

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