last week had a coolant hose that broke...lost all coolant but luckily
pulled over and had car towed and got problem fixed.

A week later, went out of town which required some low speeds on trail
at camp (5 miles or so of driving). Later that day, car would not
engage and gears starting slipping and soon car would barely move.
Reverse worked fine though. Had car towed and repair shop says
transmission and drive shaft needs replacement. Is this feasable?

Any ideas? Second opinions? Ideas on getting it fixed cheapily (parts,
etc)?

Many thanks,

SACH

how do i give my 518i m5 suspension?






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Is this a question about using M5 parts on a 535is or about upgrading
the suspension that came on US M5's?

Euro-spec M5's are a different thing altogether.

--- In bmwe28@..., oneshot179@... wrote:
>
> hi whats different about the m5 suspension and how do you uprate it  it
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

-interested in the one you had on the TRX, how much do you figure you'd settle
for? Need a spare tire for my spare TRX rim.
 
Thanks Alot,
 
John F. Forbey

--- On Tue, 8/26/08, Chuck Johnston <crj@...> wrote:

From: Chuck Johnston <crj@...>
Subject: [bmw e28] 15 " yokohama tires for e-28 + new TRX wheel and tire for
sale...???
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 2:59 PM






Anyone need a good set of track tires ? I have a set of 4 Yokohama AVS in
205-60-15 with 4-5/32” of tread left. Not enough for a long trip this summer
so I took them off. Best offer if interested
Also have the original TRX spare tire that has never been on the
ground….except when I took it out and put a new 15” spare wheel in this last
week…. Any interest in this?? Or is this a wasted effort…any Concour people
out there….?

Chuck Johnston
Ft Collins Colorado

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Anyone need a good set of track tires ? I have a set of 4 Yokohama AVS in
205-60-15 with 4-5/32” of tread left. Not enough for a long trip this summer
so I took them off. Best offer if interested
Also have the original TRX spare tire that has never been on the
ground….except when I took it out and put a new 15” spare wheel in this last
week…. Any interest in this?? Or is this a wasted effort…any Concour people
out there….?

Chuck Johnston
Ft Collins Colorado





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Anyone need a good set of track tires ? I have a set of 4 Yokohama AVS in
205-60-15 with 4-5/32” of tread left. Not enough for a long trip this summer
so I took them off. Best offer if interested
Also have the original TRX spare tire that has never been on the
ground….except when I took it out and put a new 15” spare wheel in this last
week…. Any interest in this?? Or is this a wasted effort…any Concour people
out there….?

Chuck Johnston
Ft Collins Colorado





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hi whats different about the m5 suspension and how do you uprate it  it






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Nathan's in Georgia, USA.  Our e28's were all the Lux edition, with
monotone leather in most cars.  Two tone was not offered here.

Good advise on the heater and control arm bushings, easy items to replace.

Our bumpers were alloy and we had the e28 through 1988, the best years
are '86, '87, & '88 here.

--- In bmwe28@..., oneshot179@... wrote:
>
> Look for a lux version
>
> it has all the extras whichever model you go for lux is the one
>
> late  models are best 86 - 87
>
> make sure it does not have metric wheels
>
> check for corrosion around the rear subframe mounts
>
> feel for wheel vibration braking at 50 mph +
>
> check the air heater doesnt make a terriable noise
>
> check bumpers and chrome for holes corrosion dents difficult to
obtain  spares
>
> look carefully at interiors many high mileges will show on the seats
>
>
>
> look for one like mine with the 2 tone interior black and pearl
beige,.
> rather than just black black black
>
>
>
> most lux versions have this 2 tone
>
> they also all have front fog lights and sports well tinted glass as
shown
> here
>
>
>
> Look for shadow line de chromed trim.
>
>
> look carefully in boot for corrosio around the rear wings and slam
panel
> where boot sits
>
> ]
>
>
> best of luck hope this helps
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Nathan,

You can buy a very nice 535i or 535is for $4000.00 or slightly less,
that's what I'd look for.  Try to find one that has original paint in
good condition because that will mean it's mostly been garaged which
will in turn mean that it's unlikely to have rust issues.  I recommend
a 5-speed transmission, the auto trannies of the time were nothing to
write home about and frequently need rebuilds.

With the extra money you'll have you can do a few enhancements to your
car.  I installed the M-tech suspension on my 535is, the one that we
should have gotten in the US had it not been for our ridiculous bumper
height restrictions.  I have M5 stabilizer bars to go on it, a 3.64
limited slip diff, and BMW factory e39 wheels in 8x17 too.
Unfortunately, mine will need a paint job to deal with the "dead"
finish it has now.

Good luck in your search.

Pat H.

--- In bmwe28@..., "beachmedic78" <beachmedic78@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I'm fairly new to this group, but have previously enjoyed owning a
> 1980 e21 and I'm now looking to upgrade to a bigger car that I'll be
> able to keep once I have children.
>
> I'm looking for an e28 that I plan to autocross occasionaly. I love
> the 80's BMWs because they are such a blast to drive and the driver
> isn't isolated from the driving experience. Plus those cars had yet
> to start adding all sorts of bells and whistles I don't want or
> need, thus keeping the weight down.
>
> I have about $6,000 or $7,000 to spend and was wondering wether I'd
> be better off buying a car for about $4 or 5k and putting work into
> it, or just buying one for $6 or $7k. I'm more partial to the 535
> than the 528.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking to buy in
> early October.
>
> Nathan
> Savannah, GA
>

welcome Bernie, from florida

On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 6:10 AM, Bernard <ariesbeamer@...> wrote:

>   Hi all my name is Bernard i am from Chester in the UK I have got a e28
> 520i which i have had for a bou't 20 years all so a 535ise which i have
> had for about 14 years and a 520 which i use as my every day car but
> the wife nely all ways has that one. As you gather BMW'S are a big part
> of my life and been working on them as a job for over 30 years will
> tell you moor later just what'd to let you all now who i was and look
> forward to meting every one and helping where i can
>
>
>



--
Brett Peavey
Microwave Component Sources www.microwavecomponentsources.com
888-809-2977


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Look for a lux version

it has all the extras whichever model you go for lux is the one

late  models are best 86 - 87

make sure it does not have metric wheels

check for corrosion around the rear subframe mounts

feel for wheel vibration braking at 50 mph +

check the air heater doesnt make a terriable noise

check bumpers and chrome for holes corrosion dents difficult to obtain  spares

look carefully at interiors many high mileges will show on the seats



look for one like mine with the 2 tone interior black and pearl beige,.
rather than just black black black



most lux versions have this 2 tone

they also all have front fog lights and sports well tinted glass as shown
here



Look for shadow line de chromed trim.


look carefully in boot for corrosio around the rear wings and slam panel
where boot sits

]


best of luck hope this helps









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I would like to say hello to everyone in the group. I live in Arizona
and am the second owner of a 1985 528e with over 300k miles. (possibly
more since I havent fixed the odometer) These are great driving cars
that donrt seem to have many problems.I hope to enjoy the group.

Hello everyone,

I'm fairly new to this group, but have previously enjoyed owning a
1980 e21 and I'm now looking to upgrade to a bigger car that I'll be
able to keep once I have children.

I'm looking for an e28 that I plan to autocross occasionaly. I love
the 80's BMWs because they are such a blast to drive and the driver
isn't isolated from the driving experience. Plus those cars had yet
to start adding all sorts of bells and whistles I don't want or
need, thus keeping the weight down.

I have about $6,000 or $7,000 to spend and was wondering wether I'd
be better off buying a car for about $4 or 5k and putting work into
it, or just buying one for $6 or $7k. I'm more partial to the 535
than the 528.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking to buy in
early October.

Nathan
Savannah, GA

Hi all my name is Bernard i am from Chester in the UK I have got a e28
520i which i have had for a bou't 20 years all so a 535ise which i have
had for about 14 years and a 520 which i use as my every day car but
the wife nely all ways has that one. As you gather BMW'S are a big part
of my life and been working on them as a job for over 30 years will
tell you moor later just what'd to let you all now who i was and look
forward to meting every one and helping where i can

Somebody might have said it so far, but the main difficulty I had with the L-jet
was the rpm and crank position sensors.  Tested old ones for resistance and
found I guess corrosion or age had compounded the problem.  Replaced sensors and
had no problem.  At first choked on price but found Facet, an Italian Co.
produced an alternative sensor that worked just as well.  Good Luck!
 
jforbey@... 

--- On Fri, 7/18/08, R & T Bull <tabull@...> wrote:

From: R & T Bull <tabull@...>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: L-Jet problems. Tricky one...
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 1:17 AM






Thanks for your help, Gil. I have replaced the brake bomb about 6 months
ago, because I thought the brake pedal was lacking a bit of 'vacuum
assist' (I know this system isn't the same as other makes but it felt
that way to me). The brake bomb didn't make any difference and I assumed
that was just how the brakes were meant to feel. I also tried what you
said. The brake lights stay on as normal and I can pump the pedal until
the car nearly stalls (the problem) without the lights failing. Also, if
I pump up the pedal and then start the car, the pedal does go down,
albeit a small amount compared to a vacuum assisted car. I think I may
change the master cylinder this weekend and see if this fixes the
problem. I think long-term I will be looking at fitting the Megasquirt I
have in the shed also.

Gil Thereault wrote:
>
> Hello Richard,
>
> From the idling issue to the brakes. Before you answer me, go out
> to the car and start it up. Take note, when you depress the brake
> pedal does the brake light go on briefly then goes out? If so the
> brake bomb is due to be replaced. The car will stop as it should but
> the brake pedal with feel funny. The purpose for this brake
> accumulator is when the engine inadvertently stalls, you have some
> vacuum store for a few pumps to get the car to a stop. I have done
> mine twice in the 8 years that I owned my e28. You can do that job
> yourself at home. The next thing come to mind is a faulty master
> cyl, some weird things happen there too. I had the front right
> caliper lock up from time to time and would not unlock unless things
> cool down or I bleed that caliper on the road. I you have some high
> mileage, I believe it would be a good idea to replace that as well.
> This is also something you can do at home. If you have Bentley manual,
> that will get you started. If I can do it you can do it. I then 8
> years that I owned my e28, I have been able to correct the issues
> without taking it to a garage. Keep in touch.
>
> Gil
>
> --- On Thu, 7/17/08, Richard <tabull@exemail. com.au
> <mailto:tabull% 40exemail. com.au>> wrote:
> From: Richard <tabull@exemail. com.au <mailto:tabull% 40exemail. com.au>>
> Subject: [bmw e28] Re: L-Jet problems. Tricky one...
> To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk <mailto:bmwe28% 40yahoogroups. co.uk>
> Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 3:58 PM
>
> Thanks Gil, the engine has good vacuum and will stall straight away
> when the dipstick is pulled. Got my wife to pump the brake pedal while
> I listened and there is a definite vacuum leak coming from the master
> cylinder, corresponding with the engine losing vacuum. I am now
> thinking the pressure from the brake bomb is leaking back through the
> master cylinder, but I'm still not sure why this is causing the engine
> to lose vacuum. Maybe the engine isn't losing vacuum, just the power
> steering pump is having to work overtime to compensate for the air
> loss when the brake pedal is applied and it is placing too much load
> on the engine, causing it to drop in revs? Keep the ideas flowing..
>
> --- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk <mailto:bmwe28% 40yahoogroups. co.uk>,
> Gil Thereault <giln1oiw2001@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello, Start to check or replace the vacuum hoses. I had found a
> few cracked or broken and replaced with new ones. A common culprit is
> the bellows tube that connects the air filter to the intake. This a
> common problem with cracking that allows air to enter the system.
> This will cause the problem you have described. A new one is less
> than $30.00 US or repair with a silicone goop as I did. So far it has
> lasted several years. The engines need a good vacuum pulling the
> dipstick or remove the oil cap will cause loss of vacuum with will
> stall the engine. Try these thing first.
> >
> > 1986 535i 195k
> > Gil
> >
> > --- On Thu, 7/17/08, Richard <tabull@...> wrote:
> > From: Richard <tabull@...>
> > Subject: [bmw e28] L-Jet problems. Tricky one...
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk <mailto:bmwe28% 40yahoogroups. co.uk>
> > Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 4:13 AM
> >
> > Have a problem with my '82 E28 528i (Euro RH drive). The idle has been
> > really erratic lately, have tried just about every idle problem cure I
> > know with these L-Jets and the problem remains. I have finally traced
> > it down to the brake pedal. Strange, yes? If the car is idling and I
> > pump the brake pedal, the idle gets worse and worse until eventually
> > (after about 10 pumps) it stalls. It seems like a vacuum problem to
> > me, as the L-jet requires a near total vacuum seal or it won't run
> > well ie. if you remove the oil cap with the engine idling, it will
> > stall. I can't seem to find anywhere on the engine for a vacuum
> > connection to the brake system. Remember, the R/H drive model has a
> > different brake booster arrangement to the L/H drive model.
> > Any ideas???
> >
> >
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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thanks for your help, Gil. I have replaced the brake bomb about 6 months
ago, because I thought the brake pedal was lacking a bit of 'vacuum
assist' (I know this system isn't the same as other makes but it felt
that way to me). The brake bomb didn't make any difference and I assumed
that was just how the brakes were meant to feel. I also tried what you
said. The brake lights stay on as normal and I can pump the pedal until
the car nearly stalls (the problem) without the lights failing. Also, if
I pump up the pedal and then start the car, the pedal does go down,
albeit a small amount compared to a vacuum assisted car. I think I may
change the master cylinder this weekend and see if this fixes the
problem. I think long-term I will be looking at fitting the Megasquirt I
have in the shed also.

Gil Thereault wrote:
>
> Hello Richard,
>
>     From the idling issue to the brakes.  Before you answer me, go out
> to the car and start it up.  Take note, when you depress the brake
> pedal does the brake light go on briefly then goes out?  If so the
> brake bomb is due to be replaced.  The car will stop as it should but
> the brake pedal with feel funny.  The purpose for this brake
> accumulator is when the engine inadvertently stalls, you have some
> vacuum store for a few pumps to get the car to a stop.  I have done
> mine twice in the 8 years that I owned my e28.  You can do that job
> yourself at home.  The next thing come to mind is a faulty master
> cyl,  some weird things happen there too.  I had the front right
> caliper lock up from time to time and would not unlock unless things
> cool down or I bleed that caliper on the road.  I you have some high
> mileage, I believe it would be a good idea to replace that as well.
> This is also something you can do at home.  If you have Bentley manual,
> that will get you started.  If I can do it you can do it.  I then 8
> years that I owned my e28, I have been able to correct the issues
> without taking it to a garage.  Keep in touch.
>
> Gil
>
> --- On Thu, 7/17/08, Richard <tabull@...
> <mailto:tabull%40exemail.com.au>> wrote:
> From: Richard <tabull@... <mailto:tabull%40exemail.com.au>>
> Subject: [bmw e28] Re: L-Jet problems. Tricky one...
> To: bmwe28@... <mailto:bmwe28%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 3:58 PM
>
> Thanks Gil, the engine has good vacuum and will stall straight away
> when the dipstick is pulled. Got my wife to pump the brake pedal while
> I listened and there is a definite vacuum leak coming from the master
> cylinder, corresponding with the engine losing vacuum. I am now
> thinking the pressure from the brake bomb is leaking back through the
> master cylinder, but I'm still not sure why this is causing the engine
> to lose vacuum. Maybe the engine isn't losing vacuum, just the power
> steering pump is having to work overtime to compensate for the air
> loss when the brake pedal is applied and it is placing too much load
> on the engine, causing it to drop in revs? Keep the ideas flowing..
>
> --- In bmwe28@... <mailto:bmwe28%40yahoogroups.co.uk>,
> Gil Thereault <giln1oiw2001@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello, Start to check or replace the vacuum hoses. I had found a
> few cracked or broken and replaced with new ones. A common culprit is
> the bellows tube that connects the air filter to the intake. This a
> common problem with cracking that allows air to enter the system.
> This will cause the problem you have described. A new one is less
> than $30.00 US or repair with a silicone goop as I did. So far it has
> lasted several years. The engines need a good vacuum pulling the
> dipstick or remove the oil cap will cause loss of vacuum with will
> stall the engine. Try these thing first.
> >
> > 1986 535i 195k
> > Gil
> >
> > --- On Thu, 7/17/08, Richard <tabull@...> wrote:
> > From: Richard <tabull@...>
> > Subject: [bmw e28] L-Jet problems. Tricky one...
> > To: bmwe28@... <mailto:bmwe28%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 4:13 AM
> >
> > Have a problem with my '82 E28 528i (Euro RH drive). The idle has been
> > really erratic lately, have tried just about every idle problem cure I
> > know with these L-Jets and the problem remains. I have finally traced
> > it down to the brake pedal. Strange, yes? If the car is idling and I
> > pump the brake pedal, the idle gets worse and worse until eventually
> > (after about 10 pumps) it stalls. It seems like a vacuum problem to
> > me, as the L-jet requires a near total vacuum seal or it won't run
> > well ie. if you remove the oil cap with the engine idling, it will
> > stall. I can't seem to find anywhere on the engine for a vacuum
> > connection to the brake system. Remember, the R/H drive model has a
> > different brake booster arrangement to the L/H drive model.
> > Any ideas???
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> > bmwe28-unsubscribe@...
> <mailto:bmwe28-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
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>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
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>
>

Hello Richard,

    From the idling issue to the brakes.  Before you answer me, go out to the
car and start it up.  Take note, when you depress the brake pedal does the brake
light go on briefly then goes out?  If so the brake bomb is due to be replaced. 
The car will stop as it should but the brake pedal with feel funny.  The purpose
for this brake accumulator is when the engine inadvertently stalls, you have
some vacuum store for a few pumps to get the car to a stop.  I have done mine
twice in the 8 years that I owned my e28.  You can do that job yourself at
home.  The next thing come to mind is a faulty master cyl,  some weird things
happen there too.  I had the front right caliper lock up from time to time and
would not unlock unless things cool down or I bleed that caliper on the road.  I
you have some high mileage, I believe it would be a good idea to replace that as
well.  This is also something you can do at home.  If you have Bentley manual,
  that will get you started.  If I can do it you can do it.  I then 8 years that
I owned my e28, I have been able to correct the issues without taking it to a
garage.  Keep in touch.

Gil

--- On Thu, 7/17/08, Richard <tabull@...> wrote:
From: Richard <tabull@...>
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: L-Jet problems. Tricky one...
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 3:58 PM

Thanks Gil, the engine has good vacuum and will stall straight away
when the dipstick is pulled. Got my wife to pump the brake pedal while
I listened and there is a definite vacuum leak coming from the master
cylinder, corresponding with the engine losing vacuum. I am now
thinking the pressure from the brake bomb is leaking back through the
master cylinder, but I'm still not sure why this is causing the engine
to lose vacuum. Maybe the engine isn't losing vacuum, just the power
steering pump is having to work overtime to compensate for the air
loss when the brake pedal is applied and it is placing too much load
on the engine, causing it to drop in revs? Keep the ideas flowing..



--- In bmwe28@..., Gil Thereault <giln1oiw2001@...> wrote:
>
>    Hello, Start to check or replace the vacuum hoses.  I had found a
few cracked or broken and replaced with new ones.  A common culprit is
the bellows tube that connects the air filter to the intake.  This a
common problem with cracking that allows air to enter the system.
This will cause the problem you have described.  A new one is less
than $30.00 US or repair with a silicone goop as I did.  So far it has
lasted several years.  The engines need a good vacuum pulling the
dipstick or remove the oil cap will cause  loss of vacuum with will
stall the engine.  Try these thing first.
>
> 1986 535i 195k
> Gil
>
> --- On Thu, 7/17/08, Richard <tabull@...> wrote:
> From: Richard <tabull@...>
> Subject: [bmw e28] L-Jet problems. Tricky one...
> To: bmwe28@...
> Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 4:13 AM
>
> Have a problem with my '82 E28 528i (Euro RH drive). The idle has been
> really erratic lately, have tried just about every idle problem cure I
> know with these L-Jets and the problem remains. I have finally traced
> it down to the brake pedal. Strange, yes? If the car is idling and I
> pump the brake pedal, the idle gets worse and worse until eventually
> (after about 10 pumps) it stalls. It seems like a vacuum problem to
> me, as the L-jet requires a near total vacuum seal or it won't run
> well ie. if you remove the oil cap with the engine idling, it will
> stall. I can't seem to find anywhere on the engine for a vacuum
> connection to the brake system. Remember, the R/H drive model has a
> different brake booster arrangement to the L/H drive model.
> Any ideas???
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> bmwe28-unsubscribe@...
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>



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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thanks Gil, the engine has good vacuum and will stall straight away
when the dipstick is pulled. Got my wife to pump the brake pedal while
I listened and there is a definite vacuum leak coming from the master
cylinder, corresponding with the engine losing vacuum. I am now
thinking the pressure from the brake bomb is leaking back through the
master cylinder, but I'm still not sure why this is causing the engine
to lose vacuum. Maybe the engine isn't losing vacuum, just the power
steering pump is having to work overtime to compensate for the air
loss when the brake pedal is applied and it is placing too much load
on the engine, causing it to drop in revs? Keep the ideas flowing..



--- In bmwe28@..., Gil Thereault <giln1oiw2001@...> wrote:
>
>    Hello, Start to check or replace the vacuum hoses.  I had found a
few cracked or broken and replaced with new ones.  A common culprit is
the bellows tube that connects the air filter to the intake.  This a
common problem with cracking that allows air to enter the system.
This will cause the problem you have described.  A new one is less
than $30.00 US or repair with a silicone goop as I did.  So far it has
lasted several years.  The engines need a good vacuum pulling the
dipstick or remove the oil cap will cause  loss of vacuum with will
stall the engine.  Try these thing first.
>
> 1986 535i 195k
> Gil
>
> --- On Thu, 7/17/08, Richard <tabull@...> wrote:
> From: Richard <tabull@...>
> Subject: [bmw e28] L-Jet problems. Tricky one...
> To: bmwe28@...
> Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 4:13 AM
>
> Have a problem with my '82 E28 528i (Euro RH drive). The idle has been
> really erratic lately, have tried just about every idle problem cure I
> know with these L-Jets and the problem remains. I have finally traced
> it down to the brake pedal. Strange, yes? If the car is idling and I
> pump the brake pedal, the idle gets worse and worse until eventually
> (after about 10 pumps) it stalls. It seems like a vacuum problem to
> me, as the L-jet requires a near total vacuum seal or it won't run
> well ie. if you remove the oil cap with the engine idling, it will
> stall. I can't seem to find anywhere on the engine for a vacuum
> connection to the brake system. Remember, the R/H drive model has a
> different brake booster arrangement to the L/H drive model.
> Any ideas???
>
>
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   Hello, Start to check or replace the vacuum hoses.  I had found a few cracked
or broken and replaced with new ones.  A common culprit is the bellows tube that
connects the air filter to the intake.  This a common problem with cracking that
allows air to enter the system.  This will cause the problem you have
described.  A new one is less than $30.00 US or repair with a silicone goop as I
did.  So far it has lasted several years.  The engines need a good vacuum
pulling the dipstick or remove the oil cap will cause  loss of vacuum with will
stall the engine.  Try these thing first. 

1986 535i 195k
Gil

--- On Thu, 7/17/08, Richard <tabull@...> wrote:
From: Richard <tabull@...>
Subject: [bmw e28] L-Jet problems. Tricky one...
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 4:13 AM

Have a problem with my '82 E28 528i (Euro RH drive). The idle has been
really erratic lately, have tried just about every idle problem cure I
know with these L-Jets and the problem remains. I have finally traced
it down to the brake pedal. Strange, yes? If the car is idling and I
pump the brake pedal, the idle gets worse and worse until eventually
(after about 10 pumps) it stalls. It seems like a vacuum problem to
me, as the L-jet requires a near total vacuum seal or it won't run
well ie. if you remove the oil cap with the engine idling, it will
stall. I can't seem to find anywhere on the engine for a vacuum
connection to the brake system. Remember, the R/H drive model has a
different brake booster arrangement to the L/H drive model.
Any ideas???


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Have a problem with my '82 E28 528i (Euro RH drive). The idle has been
really erratic lately, have tried just about every idle problem cure I
know with these L-Jets and the problem remains. I have finally traced
it down to the brake pedal. Strange, yes? If the car is idling and I
pump the brake pedal, the idle gets worse and worse until eventually
(after about 10 pumps) it stalls. It seems like a vacuum problem to
me, as the L-jet requires a near total vacuum seal or it won't run
well ie. if you remove the oil cap with the engine idling, it will
stall. I can't seem to find anywhere on the engine for a vacuum
connection to the brake system. Remember, the R/H drive model has a
different brake booster arrangement to the L/H drive model.
Any ideas???

Anything dude...maybe one day you can get me on the set. ha.

ed, 7/9/08, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@...> wrote:

From: Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@...>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 9:51 AM






Excellent to know. Thank you John. This weekend I'm going to tear the whole
thing apart and clean it all up. Hey John, once again much thanks for the info.
I'm a runner/messenger for a television show. We use our own cars for this
purpose. Production starts in August and my goal is to get this car in decent
running order before then. Your help and everyone's in the group is invaluable
to me! Great "Car"ma to all.
Take care,
Daniel Doss

----- Original Message ----
From: John Forbey <jforbey@yahoo. com>
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 9:35:29 PM
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i

-on the ps pump,
 
oh yeah, the screeching noise is the suction from the pump on the return side. 
...just thought you'd like to know that!
 
Forb

--- On Mon, 7/7/08, John Forbey <jforbey@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: John Forbey <jforbey@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 10:15 PM

Hello 'O blessed folken 'O mine own seeouul!
 
Yeah, I had that campaign too.  Take off the clip inside the reservoir along the
center stud and there is another cover below that.  Take off that cover(like
upside down bowl) and the filter will be below it.  I suggest replacement,
however, of the filter because there is contaminated oil in the system, having
done it's circulation for a time and creating the sludge that is on the filter
and not allowing the fluid to flow into the pump on the return side.  Whatever
you do, use the dexron to clean filter and refill w/ dexron.  Good enough? ha.
 
Good Luck,
John

--- On Mon, 7/7/08, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 10:49 AM

Good morning John,
Hey, now that you mention it, over the weekend I tried to install a power
steering pump. I went to the local pick-a-part this weekend and pulled a brand
new looking pump off a 6 series. Even though it looked exactly the same it did
not work. The pump screamed bloody murder. I pumped the brakes and turned the
wheel to hopefully get the air out of the system. Unfortunately, this did not
work. I was forced to put the old pump back on. Now, it sounds worse. I went
back to do a little research and found that the pump does have filter. I'm going
to try cleaning that. Any advise??
Have a great day,
Daniel

----- Original Message ----
From: jforbey <jforbey@yahoo. com>
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2008 4:04:20 PM
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i

I know I had to replace the fan clutch and it made a difference in
the temp. It was just slipping too much. The old one lost fluid at
the front through the...viscous coupling?

John
Any thing happens with that thing and I can probably give you
unwarranted advise on it! I have changed/serviced/ cont. to service
it!

--- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ ...>
wrote:
>
> Hey John,
> My apologies for not posting pics. I will do it this weekend. I've
been pulling my hair out with this overheating problem. I had the fan
clutch and the thermostat replaced just yesterday and it was still
overheating. After just two minutes of the car running the system
would become pressurized and fluid would start to leak out of the
sensor in the coolant resevoir. This morning I discovered the
problem. When the system started overheating a helpful mechanic
bypassed the main cooling fan so that the secondary fan, the one in
front of the radiator, would constantly run. The mechanic who did the
work yesterday didn't realize this. After discovering this, I
reconnected the cooling fans leads to the sensor on the radiator. The
fan clutch kicked in and began to cool the engine. From what I could
see the pressure was relieved from the system. Hopefully, things will
remain this way. I'll post those pics soon.
> Dan 
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ ...>
> To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:15:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
>
>
> --- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Azali atan <az3163@> wrote:
> >Sure, no problem. I had an overheating problem today. The culprit
> seems to be a faulty fan clutch. Should be an easy fix. I was
driving
> in some pretty heavy LA traffic today. As heavy as it gets here.
> Massive pile up on the 101 freeway. Hopefully, nothing got too hot.
I
> have a problem with the instrument cluster. The temp worked enough
to
> tell me that if I kept moving the engine temp would stay low.
Still,
> the whole episode was pretty scary.
>
> > Daniel,
> > could you pls attach a picture of your car to the mail. i would
> like see it.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: John Forbey <jforbey@ >
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:00:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> >
> >
> > Yes, I like call it water spot but I guess it is the humidity and
> movement of electricity that combine and cause the problem.  Just
> keep them contact points clean.  It's just the car uses alot of
> electricity.  I've got a 9/83 533i in pretty good shape.
> >  
> > John
> > jforbey@yahoo. com
> >
> > --- On Wed, 6/25/08, danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 12:38 AM
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I just drove home a 1984 533i. Although, it needs a bit of work,
> I'm
> > very proud of it. My goal is total restoration. First things
first.
> The
> > gauges on the instrument panel don't work. I'm told it's a matter
> of a
> > poor eletronic connections. Anyone have or hear about a similar
> > problem. I need to get this fixed ASAP. Your help is greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Doss
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Excellent to know. Thank you John. This weekend I'm going to tear the whole
thing apart and clean it all up. Hey John, once again much thanks for the info.
I'm a runner/messenger for a television show. We use our own cars for this
purpose. Production starts in August and my goal is to get this car in decent
running order before then. Your help and everyone's in the group is invaluable
to me! Great "Car"ma to all.
Take care,
Daniel Doss



----- Original Message ----
From: John Forbey <jforbey@...>
To: bmwe28@...
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 9:35:29 PM
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i


-on the ps pump,
 
oh yeah, the screeching noise is the suction from the pump on the return side. 
...just thought you'd like to know that!
 
Forb

--- On Mon, 7/7/08, John Forbey <jforbey@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: John Forbey <jforbey@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 10:15 PM

Hello 'O blessed folken 'O mine own seeouul!
 
Yeah, I had that campaign too.  Take off the clip inside the reservoir along the
center stud and there is another cover below that.  Take off that cover(like
upside down bowl) and the filter will be below it.  I suggest replacement,
however, of the filter because there is contaminated oil in the system, having
done it's circulation for a time and creating the sludge that is on the filter
and not allowing the fluid to flow into the pump on the return side.  Whatever
you do, use the dexron to clean filter and refill w/ dexron.  Good enough? ha.
 
Good Luck,
John

--- On Mon, 7/7/08, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 10:49 AM

Good morning John,
Hey, now that you mention it, over the weekend I tried to install a power
steering pump. I went to the local pick-a-part this weekend and pulled a brand
new looking pump off a 6 series. Even though it looked exactly the same it did
not work. The pump screamed bloody murder. I pumped the brakes and turned the
wheel to hopefully get the air out of the system. Unfortunately, this did not
work. I was forced to put the old pump back on. Now, it sounds worse. I went
back to do a little research and found that the pump does have filter. I'm going
to try cleaning that. Any advise??
Have a great day,
Daniel

----- Original Message ----
From: jforbey <jforbey@yahoo. com>
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2008 4:04:20 PM
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i

I know I had to replace the fan clutch and it made a difference in
the temp. It was just slipping too much. The old one lost fluid at
the front through the...viscous coupling?

John
Any thing happens with that thing and I can probably give you
unwarranted advise on it! I have changed/serviced/ cont. to service
it!

--- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ ...>
wrote:
>
> Hey John,
> My apologies for not posting pics. I will do it this weekend. I've
been pulling my hair out with this overheating problem. I had the fan
clutch and the thermostat replaced just yesterday and it was still
overheating. After just two minutes of the car running the system
would become pressurized and fluid would start to leak out of the
sensor in the coolant resevoir. This morning I discovered the
problem. When the system started overheating a helpful mechanic
bypassed the main cooling fan so that the secondary fan, the one in
front of the radiator, would constantly run. The mechanic who did the
work yesterday didn't realize this. After discovering this, I
reconnected the cooling fans leads to the sensor on the radiator. The
fan clutch kicked in and began to cool the engine. From what I could
see the pressure was relieved from the system. Hopefully, things will
remain this way. I'll post those pics soon.
> Dan 
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ ...>
> To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:15:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
>
>
> --- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Azali atan <az3163@> wrote:
> >Sure, no problem. I had an overheating problem today. The culprit
> seems to be a faulty fan clutch. Should be an easy fix. I was
driving
> in some pretty heavy LA traffic today. As heavy as it gets here.
> Massive pile up on the 101 freeway. Hopefully, nothing got too hot.
I
> have a problem with the instrument cluster. The temp worked enough
to
> tell me that if I kept moving the engine temp would stay low.
Still,
> the whole episode was pretty scary.
>
> > Daniel,
> > could you pls attach a picture of your car to the mail. i would
> like see it.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: John Forbey <jforbey@ >
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:00:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> >
> >
> > Yes, I like call it water spot but I guess it is the humidity and
> movement of electricity that combine and cause the problem.  Just
> keep them contact points clean.  It's just the car uses alot of
> electricity.  I've got a 9/83 533i in pretty good shape.
> >  
> > John
> > jforbey@yahoo. com
> >
> > --- On Wed, 6/25/08, danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 12:38 AM
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I just drove home a 1984 533i. Although, it needs a bit of work,
> I'm
> > very proud of it. My goal is total restoration. First things
first.
> The
> > gauges on the instrument panel don't work. I'm told it's a matter
> of a
> > poor eletronic connections. Anyone have or hear about a similar
> > problem. I need to get this fixed ASAP. Your help is greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Doss
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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-on the ps pump,
 
oh yeah, the screeching noise is the suction from the pump on the return side. 
...just thought you'd like to know that!
 
Forb

--- On Mon, 7/7/08, John Forbey <jforbey@...> wrote:

From: John Forbey <jforbey@...>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 10:15 PM






Hello 'O blessed folken 'O mine own seeouul!
 
Yeah, I had that campaign too.  Take off the clip inside the reservoir along the
center stud and there is another cover below that.  Take off that cover(like
upside down bowl) and the filter will be below it.  I suggest replacement,
however, of the filter because there is contaminated oil in the system, having
done it's circulation for a time and creating the sludge that is on the filter
and not allowing the fluid to flow into the pump on the return side.  Whatever
you do, use the dexron to clean filter and refill w/ dexron.  Good enough? ha.
 
Good Luck,
John

--- On Mon, 7/7/08, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 10:49 AM

Good morning John,
Hey, now that you mention it, over the weekend I tried to install a power
steering pump. I went to the local pick-a-part this weekend and pulled a brand
new looking pump off a 6 series. Even though it looked exactly the same it did
not work. The pump screamed bloody murder. I pumped the brakes and turned the
wheel to hopefully get the air out of the system. Unfortunately, this did not
work. I was forced to put the old pump back on. Now, it sounds worse. I went
back to do a little research and found that the pump does have filter. I'm going
to try cleaning that. Any advise??
Have a great day,
Daniel

----- Original Message ----
From: jforbey <jforbey@yahoo. com>
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2008 4:04:20 PM
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i

I know I had to replace the fan clutch and it made a difference in
the temp. It was just slipping too much. The old one lost fluid at
the front through the...viscous coupling?

John
Any thing happens with that thing and I can probably give you
unwarranted advise on it! I have changed/serviced/ cont. to service
it!

--- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ ...>
wrote:
>
> Hey John,
> My apologies for not posting pics. I will do it this weekend. I've
been pulling my hair out with this overheating problem. I had the fan
clutch and the thermostat replaced just yesterday and it was still
overheating. After just two minutes of the car running the system
would become pressurized and fluid would start to leak out of the
sensor in the coolant resevoir. This morning I discovered the
problem. When the system started overheating a helpful mechanic
bypassed the main cooling fan so that the secondary fan, the one in
front of the radiator, would constantly run. The mechanic who did the
work yesterday didn't realize this. After discovering this, I
reconnected the cooling fans leads to the sensor on the radiator. The
fan clutch kicked in and began to cool the engine. From what I could
see the pressure was relieved from the system. Hopefully, things will
remain this way. I'll post those pics soon.
> Dan 
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ ...>
> To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:15:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
>
>
> --- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Azali atan <az3163@> wrote:
> >Sure, no problem. I had an overheating problem today. The culprit
> seems to be a faulty fan clutch. Should be an easy fix. I was
driving
> in some pretty heavy LA traffic today. As heavy as it gets here.
> Massive pile up on the 101 freeway. Hopefully, nothing got too hot.
I
> have a problem with the instrument cluster. The temp worked enough
to
> tell me that if I kept moving the engine temp would stay low.
Still,
> the whole episode was pretty scary.
>
> > Daniel,
> > could you pls attach a picture of your car to the mail. i would
> like see it.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: John Forbey <jforbey@ >
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:00:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> >
> >
> > Yes, I like call it water spot but I guess it is the humidity and
> movement of electricity that combine and cause the problem.  Just
> keep them contact points clean.  It's just the car uses alot of
> electricity.  I've got a 9/83 533i in pretty good shape.
> >  
> > John
> > jforbey@yahoo. com
> >
> > --- On Wed, 6/25/08, danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 12:38 AM
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I just drove home a 1984 533i. Although, it needs a bit of work,
> I'm
> > very proud of it. My goal is total restoration. First things
first.
> The
> > gauges on the instrument panel don't work. I'm told it's a matter
> of a
> > poor eletronic connections. Anyone have or hear about a similar
> > problem. I need to get this fixed ASAP. Your help is greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Doss
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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If those are all from the master cylinder, than
they're all available. First
go to www.realoem.com and find the part numbers, then
decide if can afford
new, or if there exists a rebuild kit (e.g.
fcpgroton).


Regards,

doug
Waterloo, Ontario Canada, eh


86 951
(http://www.pcaucr.org/forum/post.jsp?postid=2393)
94 855 turbo
00 540
85 535 (sold)

Hello 'O blessed folken 'O mine own seeouul!
 
Yeah, I had that campaign too.  Take off the clip inside the reservoir along the
center stud and there is another cover below that.  Take off that cover(like
upside down bowl) and the filter will be below it.  I suggest replacement,
however, of the filter because there is contaminated oil in the system, having
done it's circulation for a time and creating the sludge that is on the filter
and not allowing the fluid to flow into the pump on the return side.  Whatever
you do, use the dexron to clean filter and refill w/ dexron.  Good enough? ha.
 
Good Luck,
John

--- On Mon, 7/7/08, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@...> wrote:

From: Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@...>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 10:49 AM






Good morning John,
Hey, now that you mention it, over the weekend I tried to install a power
steering pump. I went to the local pick-a-part this weekend and pulled a brand
new looking pump off a 6 series. Even though it looked exactly the same it did
not work. The pump screamed bloody murder. I pumped the brakes and turned the
wheel to hopefully get the air out of the system. Unfortunately, this did not
work. I was forced to put the old pump back on. Now, it sounds worse. I went
back to do a little research and found that the pump does have filter. I'm going
to try cleaning that. Any advise??
Have a great day,
Daniel

----- Original Message ----
From: jforbey <jforbey@yahoo. com>
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2008 4:04:20 PM
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i

I know I had to replace the fan clutch and it made a difference in
the temp. It was just slipping too much. The old one lost fluid at
the front through the...viscous coupling?

John
Any thing happens with that thing and I can probably give you
unwarranted advise on it! I have changed/serviced/ cont. to service
it!

--- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ ...>
wrote:
>
> Hey John,
> My apologies for not posting pics. I will do it this weekend. I've
been pulling my hair out with this overheating problem. I had the fan
clutch and the thermostat replaced just yesterday and it was still
overheating. After just two minutes of the car running the system
would become pressurized and fluid would start to leak out of the
sensor in the coolant resevoir. This morning I discovered the
problem. When the system started overheating a helpful mechanic
bypassed the main cooling fan so that the secondary fan, the one in
front of the radiator, would constantly run. The mechanic who did the
work yesterday didn't realize this. After discovering this, I
reconnected the cooling fans leads to the sensor on the radiator. The
fan clutch kicked in and began to cool the engine. From what I could
see the pressure was relieved from the system. Hopefully, things will
remain this way. I'll post those pics soon.
> Dan 
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ ...>
> To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:15:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
>
>
> --- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Azali atan <az3163@> wrote:
> >Sure, no problem. I had an overheating problem today. The culprit
> seems to be a faulty fan clutch. Should be an easy fix. I was
driving
> in some pretty heavy LA traffic today. As heavy as it gets here.
> Massive pile up on the 101 freeway. Hopefully, nothing got too hot.
I
> have a problem with the instrument cluster. The temp worked enough
to
> tell me that if I kept moving the engine temp would stay low.
Still,
> the whole episode was pretty scary.
>
> > Daniel,
> > could you pls attach a picture of your car to the mail. i would
> like see it.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: John Forbey <jforbey@ >
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:00:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> >
> >
> > Yes, I like call it water spot but I guess it is the humidity and
> movement of electricity that combine and cause the problem.  Just
> keep them contact points clean.  It's just the car uses alot of
> electricity.  I've got a 9/83 533i in pretty good shape.
> >  
> > John
> > jforbey@yahoo. com
> >
> > --- On Wed, 6/25/08, danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 12:38 AM
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I just drove home a 1984 533i. Although, it needs a bit of work,
> I'm
> > very proud of it. My goal is total restoration. First things
first.
> The
> > gauges on the instrument panel don't work. I'm told it's a matter
> of a
> > poor eletronic connections. Anyone have or hear about a similar
> > problem. I need to get this fixed ASAP. Your help is greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Doss
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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hi all members
im looking this part

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or one set this part(new)

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Hello,  Had you replaced the filter first there would have been no need to
rebuild the pump.  I did the same thing rebuilding the pump.  The filter is at
the very bottom of the PS reservoir.  That filter is less then $20.00 US.

Gil
86 535i 195k

--- On Mon, 7/7/08, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@...> wrote:
From: Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@...>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 11:49 AM

Good morning John,
Hey, now that you mention it, over the weekend I tried to install a power
steering pump. I went to the local pick-a-part this weekend and pulled a brand
new looking pump off a 6 series. Even though it looked exactly the same it did
not work. The pump screamed bloody murder. I pumped the brakes and turned the
wheel to hopefully get the air out of the system. Unfortunately, this did not
work. I was forced to put the old pump back on. Now, it sounds worse. I went
back to do a little research and found that the pump does have filter. I'm
going to try cleaning that. Any advise??
Have a great day,
Daniel



----- Original Message ----
From: jforbey <jforbey@...>
To: bmwe28@...
Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2008 4:04:20 PM
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i


I know I had to replace the fan clutch and it made a difference in
the temp. It was just slipping too much. The old one lost fluid at
the front through the...viscous coupling?

John
Any thing happens with that thing and I can probably give you
unwarranted advise on it! I have changed/serviced/ cont. to service
it!

--- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ ...>
wrote:
>
> Hey John,
> My apologies for not posting pics. I will do it this weekend. I've
been pulling my hair out with this overheating problem. I had the fan
clutch and the thermostat replaced just yesterday and it was still
overheating. After just two minutes of the car running the system
would become pressurized and fluid would start to leak out of the
sensor in the coolant resevoir. This morning I discovered the
problem. When the system started overheating a helpful mechanic
bypassed the main cooling fan so that the secondary fan, the one in
front of the radiator, would constantly run. The mechanic who did the
work yesterday didn't realize this. After discovering this, I
reconnected the cooling fans leads to the sensor on the radiator. The
fan clutch kicked in and began to cool the engine. From what I could
see the pressure was relieved from the system. Hopefully, things will
remain this way. I'll post those pics soon.
> Dan 
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ ...>
> To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:15:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
>
>
> --- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Azali atan <az3163@> wrote:
> >Sure, no problem. I had an overheating problem today. The culprit
> seems to be a faulty fan clutch. Should be an easy fix. I was
driving
> in some pretty heavy LA traffic today. As heavy as it gets here.
> Massive pile up on the 101 freeway. Hopefully, nothing got too hot.
I
> have a problem with the instrument cluster. The temp worked enough
to
> tell me that if I kept moving the engine temp would stay low.
Still,
> the whole episode was pretty scary.
>
> > Daniel,
> > could you pls attach a picture of your car to the mail. i would
> like see it.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: John Forbey <jforbey@ >
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:00:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> >
> >
> > Yes, I like call it water spot but I guess it is the humidity and
> movement of electricity that combine and cause the problem.  Just
> keep them contact points clean.  It's just the car uses alot of
> electricity.  I've got a 9/83 533i in pretty good shape.
> >  
> > John
> > jforbey@yahoo. com
> >
> > --- On Wed, 6/25/08, danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>

> wrote:
> >
> > From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 12:38 AM
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I just drove home a 1984 533i. Although, it needs a bit of work,
> I'm
> > very proud of it. My goal is total restoration. First things
first.
> The
> > gauges on the instrument panel don't work. I'm told it's
a matter
> of a
> > poor eletronic connections. Anyone have or hear about a similar
> > problem. I need to get this fixed ASAP. Your help is greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Doss
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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>
>
>
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Daniel,



I rebuilt the pump on my 85 535i. Kit was cheap, it includes allthe gaskets and
the vanes that slide in and out on the spinning pump shaft togenerate the
pumping action. I rebuilt the hoses at a hydraulic hose rebuildingshop, using
the original fittings. Worked fine, no leaks.






Regards,

doug
Waterloo, Ontario Canada, eh


86 951 (http://www.pcaucr.org/forum/post.jsp?postid=2393)
94 855 turbo
00 540

85 535 (sold)





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Good morning John,
Hey, now that you mention it, over the weekend I tried to install a power
steering pump. I went to the local pick-a-part this weekend and pulled a brand
new looking pump off a 6 series. Even though it looked exactly the same it did
not work. The pump screamed bloody murder. I pumped the brakes and turned the
wheel to hopefully get the air out of the system. Unfortunately, this did not
work. I was forced to put the old pump back on. Now, it sounds worse. I went
back to do a little research and found that the pump does have filter. I'm going
to try cleaning that. Any advise??
Have a great day,
Daniel



----- Original Message ----
From: jforbey <jforbey@...>
To: bmwe28@...
Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2008 4:04:20 PM
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: My new 533i


I know I had to replace the fan clutch and it made a difference in
the temp. It was just slipping too much. The old one lost fluid at
the front through the...viscous coupling?

John
Any thing happens with that thing and I can probably give you
unwarranted advise on it! I have changed/serviced/ cont. to service
it!

--- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@ ...>
wrote:
>
> Hey John,
> My apologies for not posting pics. I will do it this weekend. I've
been pulling my hair out with this overheating problem. I had the fan
clutch and the thermostat replaced just yesterday and it was still
overheating. After just two minutes of the car running the system
would become pressurized and fluid would start to leak out of the
sensor in the coolant resevoir. This morning I discovered the
problem. When the system started overheating a helpful mechanic
bypassed the main cooling fan so that the secondary fan, the one in
front of the radiator, would constantly run. The mechanic who did the
work yesterday didn't realize this. After discovering this, I
reconnected the cooling fans leads to the sensor on the radiator. The
fan clutch kicked in and began to cool the engine. From what I could
see the pressure was relieved from the system. Hopefully, things will
remain this way. I'll post those pics soon.
> Dan 
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ ...>
> To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:15:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
>
>
> --- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Azali atan <az3163@> wrote:
> >Sure, no problem. I had an overheating problem today. The culprit
> seems to be a faulty fan clutch. Should be an easy fix. I was
driving
> in some pretty heavy LA traffic today. As heavy as it gets here.
> Massive pile up on the 101 freeway. Hopefully, nothing got too hot.
I
> have a problem with the instrument cluster. The temp worked enough
to
> tell me that if I kept moving the engine temp would stay low.
Still,
> the whole episode was pretty scary.
>
> > Daniel,
> > could you pls attach a picture of your car to the mail. i would
> like see it.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: John Forbey <jforbey@ >
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:00:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> >
> >
> > Yes, I like call it water spot but I guess it is the humidity and
> movement of electricity that combine and cause the problem.  Just
> keep them contact points clean.  It's just the car uses alot of
> electricity.  I've got a 9/83 533i in pretty good shape.
> >  
> > John
> > jforbey@yahoo. com
> >
> > --- On Wed, 6/25/08, danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 12:38 AM
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I just drove home a 1984 533i. Although, it needs a bit of work,
> I'm
> > very proud of it. My goal is total restoration. First things
first.
> The
> > gauges on the instrument panel don't work. I'm told it's a matter
> of a
> > poor eletronic connections. Anyone have or hear about a similar
> > problem. I need to get this fixed ASAP. Your help is greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Doss
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>






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I know I had to replace the fan clutch and it made a difference in
the temp.  It was just slipping too much.  The old one lost fluid at
the front through the...viscous coupling?

John
Any thing happens with that thing and I can probably give you
unwarranted advise on it!  I have changed/serviced/cont. to service
it!

--- In bmwe28@..., Daniel Doss <danieldoss2001@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey John,
> My apologies for not posting pics. I will do it this weekend. I've
been pulling my hair out with this overheating problem. I had the fan
clutch and the thermostat replaced just yesterday and it was still
overheating. After just two minutes of the car running the system
would become pressurized and fluid would start to leak out of the
sensor in the coolant resevoir. This morning I discovered the
problem. When the system started overheating a helpful mechanic
bypassed the main cooling fan so that the secondary fan, the one in
front of the radiator, would constantly run. The mechanic who did the
work yesterday didn't realize this. After discovering this, I
reconnected the cooling fans leads to the sensor on the radiator. The
fan clutch kicked in and began to cool the engine. From what I could
see the pressure was relieved from the system. Hopefully, things will
remain this way. I'll post those pics soon.
> Dan 
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@...>
> To: bmwe28@...
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:15:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
>
>
> --- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, Azali atan <az3163@> wrote:
> >Sure, no problem. I had an overheating problem today. The culprit
> seems to be a faulty fan clutch. Should be an easy fix. I was
driving
> in some pretty heavy LA traffic today. As heavy as it gets here.
> Massive pile up on the 101 freeway. Hopefully, nothing got too hot.
I
> have a problem with the instrument cluster. The temp worked enough
to
> tell me that if I kept moving the engine temp would stay low.
Still,
> the whole episode was pretty scary.
>
> > Daniel,
> > could you pls attach a picture of your car to the mail. i would
> like see it.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: John Forbey <jforbey@ >
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:00:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> >
> >
> > Yes, I like call it water spot but I guess it is the humidity and
> movement of electricity that combine and cause the problem.  Just
> keep them contact points clean.  It's just the car uses alot of
> electricity.  I've got a 9/83 533i in pretty good shape.
> >  
> > John
> > jforbey@yahoo. com
> >
> > --- On Wed, 6/25/08, danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: danieldoss2001 <danieldoss2001@ yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [bmw e28] My new 533i
> > To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 12:38 AM
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I just drove home a 1984 533i. Although, it needs a bit of work,
> I'm
> > very proud of it. My goal is total restoration. First things
first.
> The
> > gauges on the instrument panel don't work. I'm told it's a matter
> of a
> > poor eletronic connections. Anyone have or hear about a similar
> > problem. I need to get this fixed ASAP. Your help is greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Doss
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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