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...
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. ...
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?...
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....
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...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
sachida-i just did this on my 88 535I first make sure that the wire from the fuse and relay area is correctly connected to the battery. the pump is passenger...
I've read alot of forums about this and I can't believe that people generally think that a mechanical fan is better. They have got to be kidding. It is a...
You seem to have your mind made up and nobody is going to change it. If your logic worked, then BMW would certainly be using all electric fans in the current...
I ran nothing but the AC condenser electric fan fan on 2 BMW cars for years, a highly modified 79 635 and a 83 533 in Ga heat , car would get to about 5/8th of...
Steve, I didn't mean to suggest that the electric setup wouldn't work. Quite the contrary, I believe it would work well. Non-A/C euro cars were sold by the...
exactly, i always was conscious of temp, and sometimes that was a bit annoying to worry about it,but that should probably be done even if the main fan is left...
Guys, didn't mean to be abrasive. When I posted I just got through reading a ton of forums about the subject in which people were arguing about which is best....
I replaced both on my 86 535i. Was easy to replace the main fuel pump (ahead of the rear passenger wheel) and the in-tank low pressure fuel pump. Bentley...
sachida I am on my 5th bmw, in my years of owning 320's, 528's, 533.....on two occassions I have had mechanics mis-diagnos fuel pump problems, claiming the...
nutty, I am trying to do what you suggest. I took off the plate held by 3 screws. I see 2 wires w/ "plugs" and 2 hoses. The larger hose, which I think comes...
Rookie questions from a new bimmer fan- 1. What are the pros and cons of switching the low (white)and high (red) around so that the fan starts running at the...
The Hr-Date display is fine but everything else has "pppp" and the Owner's Handbook says contact "dealer." Is there an easy fix to this in resetting the...
I may not have been clear enough: 1. there should be 6 or 8 (?) small stud protruding up from metal edging ( circular cut away where in-tank pump rests )...
