--- In bmwe28@..., cmarckelly <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> i'm after a new project e28,or a e24 car must be located in the uk.
>
how much of a project did you want?...i have a really nice M535i
e28-taxed&tested good service history N stainless exhaust,black leather etc etc
only thing is the auto box started slipping a couple of weeks ago ;-)

i'm after a new project e28,or a e24 car must be located in the uk.

--- In bmwe28@..., "Larry R." <dallas_larry@...> wrote:
>
>
> BTW, there are 2 E28's in that yard with power Recaro seats.
>
> Black.  One is in much better shape that the other one, the white car has VERY
good seats.
>
> They charge $40 USD per seat.
>
> I haven't pulled one from a car in a long time.  I know using a battery you
can move the seats back to get to the bolts.
>
> Back seats to match are both near mint.  They want 30 for each part, (30 for
back of rear seat and 30 for bottom)
>
> Dallas Pick and Pull
>


Dallas Larry,

What is the location of this particular pick and pull?  I usually go to...I
guess it's Grand Prarie at Davis and Jefferson Streets.

Balch Springs John
jforbey@...

Hello Bernie

  Pull the cover off and inspect the belt.  I do this with my 94 Honda every
couple of years and it still looks good with the original belt at 115K
check for cracking or serious deterioration, the teeth.   I had a Toyota Celica
Belt fail at 55k, with half the teeth missing on the belt when it failed.  When
I told the garage I was able to nurse the care home from Mid-Vermont to Hartford
Connecticut, He looked at me with astonishment.  It was out of time but it got
me home shy of 5 miles.  You call,  Don't do it you can toast the valves and
consider the rest the of motor toast. Do it yourself and save some cash.  Just
jump in there and do do it.  I have had my 1986 BMW 535i coming on 10 years and
have yet to bring it to a short. I was able to think things out and fix it
myself.  This is a great car car and love it.   This is a rust free car that
spent at least ten years before coming to Connecticut and still is rust free.  I
only drive it from April to October.

Good Luck
Gil
BMW 1986 535i 197k

--- On Wed, 4/15/09, BENNIE LANE JR <princeben7@...> wrote:

From: BENNIE LANE JR <princeben7@...>
Subject: [bmw e28] Timing Belt on '82 - '88 528e
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 10:45 AM


I was trying to see you all experience with Timing Belt change with money being
tight! hee hee  One book (Haynes) says it should be change every 60k miles.  I
was trying to get more mileage out of it but certainly don't won't it to break. 
I'm already 6k over on the change at 60k intervals.  Is it really pushing it
trying to go to 70k or 75k and then change???
 
Ben
 

--- On Tue, 4/14/09, Larry R. <dallas_larry@...> wrote:

From: Larry R. <dallas_larry@...>
Subject: [bmw e28] 535is front air dam and trunk spoiler Dallas, TX Pick and
Pull
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 9:07 AM









Folks,

Not sure if anyone else is close to Dallas, TX, but I was at the Pick n Pull
junkyard and they have a white E28 with both the front air dam and the trunk
spoiler still attached.

I've seen people really dress up other models with these two items.

I don't need them but figured if anyone was around and close, they might.

Larry
















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BTW, there are 2 E28's in that yard with power Recaro seats.

Black.  One is in much better shape that the other one, the white car has VERY
good seats.

They charge $40 USD per seat.

I haven't pulled one from a car in a long time.  I know using a battery you can
move the seats back to get to the bolts.

Back seats to match are both near mint.  They want 30 for each part, (30 for
back of rear seat and 30 for bottom)

Dallas Pick and Pull

I was trying to see you all experience with Timing Belt change with money being
tight! hee hee  One book (Haynes) says it should be change every 60k miles.  I
was trying to get more mileage out of it but certainly don't won't it to break. 
I'm already 6k over on the change at 60k intervals.  Is it really pushing it
trying to go to 70k or 75k and then change???
 
Ben
 

--- On Tue, 4/14/09, Larry R. <dallas_larry@...> wrote:

From: Larry R. <dallas_larry@...>
Subject: [bmw e28] 535is front air dam and trunk spoiler Dallas, TX Pick and
Pull
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 9:07 AM









Folks,

Not sure if anyone else is close to Dallas, TX, but I was at the Pick n Pull
junkyard and they have a white E28 with both the front air dam and the trunk
spoiler still attached.

I've seen people really dress up other models with these two items.

I don't need them but figured if anyone was around and close, they might.

Larry
















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Folks,

Not sure if anyone else is close to Dallas, TX, but I was at the Pick n Pull
junkyard and they have a white E28 with both the front air dam and the trunk
spoiler still attached.

I've seen people really dress up other models with these two items.

I don't need them but figured if anyone was around and close, they might.

Larry

ROFL
I once flipped an E12 on its roof after dismantling to get the drive shaft, etc.
out. My neighbours love me.
I think you can also get that bolt out with a crowsfoot wrench. I still have a
few left over from my small block CHEBBY days. Pretty sure four feet of
extensions and you really do need a wobbly socket. I have a Snap OFF wobbly that
i use on the very end.
Speaking of dragging. I am building a 71 coupe(hoping to stuff an V12 in,looking
for a wrecked 750 or so.) which will eat your E30.;-)

cheers
PS you can search the groups files without offending anyone cant ya!! One final
thought. The Bavarian DEFENCE BOYS(Senior Six(Sicks)) might have a FAQ on
removing that pesky bolt. Everybody has trouble with that one the first 20 or 30
times....
Best Egards

--- In bmwe28@..., Roosevelt Carter <jrooseveltcarter@...> wrote:
>
> thanks.
> Have considered just making an access hole in the floor just to get it out,and
have a good modification if I need to do it again down the road...as for the e30
guys, I was there for quite awhile,but since I don't quite "fit in" I left,too
much riducule and torment due to the fact I don't want to have a ride thats
common.And I refuse to spend alot of money on stuff I can either make
myself,or "borrow" from Ford.(amazing what all can interchange) My big down
fall..I use the e30's as dragsters on short tracks...so I am not that popular
among the crowds.
> PS- I have been guilty of slicing a entire structure just to get a drive out
without hastle.
>
>  Will see what all I have to do,heck might as well just go all the way,drop
everything,and stick the new trans. I been holding onto all this time,wouldnt
hurt any.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: RESTART <restartthemachine@...>
> To: bmwe28@...
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 10:44:55 AM
> Subject: [bmw e28] Re: new guy,BIG question...
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi there newbie,
> With the E28s I usually just cut the car in half. Just Joking. IIRC,
> I think you might have to raise or lower the engine a bit. I am
> pretty sure you can use a set of extensions(lots, like 2 or 3 feet),
> wobbly socket, and you have to get it from way back over the tranny.
> It helps to have someone looking in the engine bay to get the socket
> on the nut. Dont hold me to any of this.....
>
> For humor, its true,I did once dismantle an e12 and cut the firewall
> out to get the engine
> and tranny apart. Good old days.
>
> Seriously, i would pose the question on the E30 list. There are some
> real fantastic people over there.
>
> www.restart. ca
>
> %
> Oo=0=oO
>
> art@restart. ca
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

thanks.
Have considered just making an access hole in the floor just to get it out,and
have a good modification if I need to do it again down the road...as for the e30
guys, I was there for quite awhile,but since I don't quite "fit in" I left,too
much riducule and torment due to the fact I don't want to have a ride thats
common.And I refuse to spend alot of money on stuff I can either make
myself,or "borrow" from Ford.(amazing what all can interchange) My big down
fall..I use the e30's as dragsters on short tracks...so I am not that popular
among the crowds.
PS- I have been guilty of slicing a entire structure just to get a drive out
without hastle.

 Will see what all I have to do,heck might as well just go all the way,drop
everything,and stick the new trans. I been holding onto all this time,wouldnt
hurt any.




________________________________
From: RESTART <restartthemachine@...>
To: bmwe28@...
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 10:44:55 AM
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: new guy,BIG question...





Hi there newbie,
With the E28s I usually just cut the car in half. Just Joking. IIRC,
I think you might have to raise or lower the engine a bit. I am
pretty sure you can use a set of extensions(lots, like 2 or 3 feet),
wobbly socket, and you have to get it from way back over the tranny.
It helps to have someone looking in the engine bay to get the socket
on the nut. Dont hold me to any of this.....

For humor, its true,I did once dismantle an e12 and cut the firewall
out to get the engine
and tranny apart. Good old days.

Seriously, i would pose the question on the E30 list. There are some
real fantastic people over there.

www.restart. ca

%
Oo=0=oO

art@restart. ca







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Hi there newbie,
With the E28s I usually just cut the car in half. Just Joking. IIRC,
I think you might have to raise or lower the engine a bit. I am
pretty sure you can use a set of extensions(lots,like 2 or 3 feet),
wobbly socket, and you have to get it from way back over the tranny.
It helps to have someone looking in the engine bay to get the socket
on the nut. Dont hold me to any of this.....

For humor, its true,I did once dismantle an e12 and cut the firewall
out to get the engine
and tranny apart. Good old days.

Seriously, i would pose the question on the E30 list. There are some
real fantastic people over there.

www.restart.ca

        	    %
Oo=0=oO

art@...

Thanks Mark.
Believe it or not,I found the car in a small town in Oklahoma. I know in the
states it is hard to get information,and in my imediate area,I own the oldest
BMW's. I am looking at another e28 that is in better shape than my Td,(86
eta)..old man says 350 dollars,clean title,and around 177k miles,ran 4 years
ago.
Before I jump though,I want to cover my investments,so that means the Td has to
run. LOL
 Anyhow, I do appreciate it,and will continue prowling around the sites until I
hit upon a good source.
 Thanks.
 Roo




________________________________
From: Mark Gascoigne <bmwgascoigne@...>
To: bmwe28@...
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 6:31:22 PM
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Re: new guy,BIG question...





i,m guesing your not in the uk ,this is the only e28 question i can remember not
been able to answer ,reason being that we did not get the td (oficialy ) so it
shames me to say i cant help other than try ask (my e28.com ) or one of the
dutch e28 sights (links at my e28) meantime i,ll phone a friend see what i can
find out,good luck let me know how you get on ,regards mark

____________ _________ _________ __
From: bmwgascoigne <bmwgascoigne@ yahoo.com>
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 8:14:20 PM
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: new guy,BIG question...

--- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, "Roosevelt" <jrooseveltcarter@ ...> wrote:
>
> ok,New in the group (thanks moderator!!)
> Finally got my hands ona 524Td! Car is clean,and over the years the prior
owner was so caring,he even documented the fuel,and cost every time he went to
the station...since he bought the car in 85.
> All looks good,and I have one issue stopping me in getting the lil' beast to
start...I can't get the starter out!
> I have been working on the e34,and e30s for about 3 years now..know the cars
pretty well and can do almost anthing to a M20 engine,but this time I am
stumped.
> =Asides from being here and getting to have some good info. on alot of stuff
for me down the road...I am wondering if any of you have any idea at what I
should attempt to get this starter out of the car. It is the only thing stopping
me from my twisted dream,of having a Td I own,and can drive.= I have tried
modified wrenches,half moons,U-joint and extensions.. still nothing,all I can
get is either half the bolt head in the socket,or a wrench that will not turn
because of the "fin" beside the bolt head itself.
> Thanks!!
>

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i,m guesing your not in the uk ,this is the only e28 question i can remember not
been able to answer ,reason being that we did not get the td (oficialy ) so it
shames me to say i cant help other than try ask (my e28.com ) or one of the
dutch e28 sights (links at my e28) meantime i,ll phone a friend see what i can
find out,good luck let me know how you get on ,regards mark




________________________________
From: bmwgascoigne <bmwgascoigne@...>
To: bmwe28@...
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 8:14:20 PM
Subject: [bmw e28] Re: new guy,BIG question...





--- In bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk, "Roosevelt" <jrooseveltcarter@ ...> wrote:
>
> ok,New in the group (thanks moderator!!)
> Finally got my hands ona 524Td! Car is clean,and over the years the prior
owner was so caring,he even documented the fuel,and cost every time he went to
the station...since he bought the car in 85.
>  All looks good,and I have one issue stopping me in getting the lil' beast to
start...I can't get the starter out!
> I have been working on the e34,and e30s for about 3 years now..know the cars
pretty well and can do almost anthing to a M20 engine,but this time I am
stumped.
>  =Asides from being here and getting to have some good info. on alot of stuff
for me down the road...I am wondering if any of you have any idea at what I
should attempt to get this starter out of the car. It is the only thing stopping
me from my twisted dream,of having a Td I own,and can drive.= I have tried
modified wrenches,half moons,U-joint and extensions.. still nothing,all I can
get is either half the bolt head in the socket,or a wrench that will not turn
because of the "fin" beside the bolt head itself.
> Thanks!!
>







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--- In bmwe28@..., "Roosevelt" <jrooseveltcarter@...> wrote:
>
> ok,New in the group (thanks moderator!!)
> Finally got my hands ona 524Td! Car is clean,and over the years the prior
owner was so caring,he even documented the fuel,and cost every time he went to
the station...since he bought the car in 85.
>  All looks good,and I have one issue stopping me in getting the lil' beast to
start...I can't get the starter out!
> I have been working on the e34,and e30s for about 3 years now..know the cars
pretty well and can do almost anthing to a M20 engine,but this time I am
stumped.
>  =Asides from being here and getting to have some good info. on alot of stuff
for me down the road...I am wondering if any of you have any idea at what I
should attempt to get this starter out of the car. It is the only thing stopping
me from my twisted dream,of having a Td I own,and can drive.= I have tried
modified wrenches,half moons,U-joint and extensions..still nothing,all I can get
is either half the bolt head in the socket,or a wrench that will not turn
because of the "fin" beside the bolt head itself.
> Thanks!!
>

--- In bmwe28@..., "Roosevelt" <jrooseveltcarter@...> wrote:
>
> ok,New in the group (thanks moderator!!)
> Finally got my hands ona 524Td! Car is clean,and over the years the prior
owner was so caring,he even documented the fuel,and cost every time he went to
the station...since he bought the car in 85.
>  All looks good,and I have one issue stopping me in getting the lil' beast to
start...I can't get the starter out!
> I have been working on the e34,and e30s for about 3 years now..know the cars
pretty well and can do almost anthing to a M20 engine,but this time I am
stumped.
>  =Asides from being here and getting to have some good info. on alot of stuff
for me down the road...I am wondering if any of you have any idea at what I
should attempt to get this starter out of the car. It is the only thing stopping
me from my twisted dream,of having a Td I own,and can drive.= I have tried
modified wrenches,half moons,U-joint and extensions..still nothing,all I can get
is either half the bolt head in the socket,or a wrench that will not turn
because of the "fin" beside the bolt head itself.
> Thanks!!
>

ok,New in the group (thanks moderator!!)
Finally got my hands ona 524Td! Car is clean,and over the years the prior owner
was so caring,he even documented the fuel,and cost every time he went to the
station...since he bought the car in 85.
  All looks good,and I have one issue stopping me in getting the lil' beast to
start...I can't get the starter out!
I have been working on the e34,and e30s for about 3 years now..know the cars
pretty well and can do almost anthing to a M20 engine,but this time I am
stumped.
  =Asides from being here and getting to have some good info. on alot of stuff
for me down the road...I am wondering if any of you have any idea at what I
should attempt to get this starter out of the car. It is the only thing stopping
me from my twisted dream,of having a Td I own,and can drive.= I have tried
modified wrenches,half moons,U-joint and extensions..still nothing,all I can get
is either half the bolt head in the socket,or a wrench that will not turn
because of the "fin" beside the bolt head itself.
Thanks!!

yeah,that reminds me of a clunk I had and it was in that strut top
area. I think it was broken up there. twas an e30, but....I had to
have the thing welded but so far its ok

I think th best thing to do is jack the front end up and off the wheels.  Take a
strong bar and move different parts to see where the loose is.  I just found I
have to replace an upper control arm.
 
Good Luck,
 
John F. Forbey
 
jforbey@...
'78 323i Alpina, '74 3.0 Bavaria, '80 528i, '79 grey market 733i (from Belgium),
'83 533i, '87 635CSi, '85 325e, '89 325ia


--- On Tue, 3/17/09, Gerald Paul <gepaul111@...> wrote:

From: Gerald Paul <gepaul111@...>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Distinctive "clunk" right side front
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 8:05 PM






check the upper strut tower bearing, push on the wheel well to see it anything
moves on the tower. you may have to re-tighten.
Jerry
86 536i
88 535is 

--- On Tue, 3/17/09, ayer4ce1 <ayer4ce1@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: ayer4ce1 <ayer4ce1@yahoo. com>
Subject: [bmw e28] Distinctive "clunk" right side front
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 12:06 AM

1987 535i: Ever since I did a full suspension replacement (Bilsteins), the front
right area has developed a clunking sound. I've checked the cartridge, the
springs, the lower and upper control arm bushings and found nothing that would
cause the sound. I do know that one of the exhaust hangers is broken but I can't
imagine that causing all the noise. Many thoughts?

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sway bar link?

check the upper strut tower bearing, push on the wheel well to see it anything
moves on the tower. you may have to re-tighten.
Jerry
86 536i
88 535is 

--- On Tue, 3/17/09, ayer4ce1 <ayer4ce1@...> wrote:

From: ayer4ce1 <ayer4ce1@...>
Subject: [bmw e28] Distinctive "clunk" right side front
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 12:06 AM






1987 535i: Ever since I did a full suspension replacement (Bilsteins), the front
right area has developed a clunking sound. I've checked the cartridge, the
springs, the lower and upper control arm bushings and found nothing that would
cause the sound. I do know that one of the exhaust hangers is broken but I can't
imagine that causing all the noise. Many thoughts?



















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Strut top bearing?

Regards,

doug

1987 535i: Ever since I did a full suspension replacement (Bilsteins), the front
right area has developed a clunking sound.  I've checked the cartridge, the
springs, the lower and upper control arm bushings and found nothing that would
cause the sound.  I do know that one of the exhaust hangers is broken but I
can't imagine that causing all the noise.  Many thoughts?

The tranny has seals and hydraulic switches in it that will, like, get an
obstruction or piece of fuzz, etc. that can possibly make the switch fix and not
operate.  Dunno but it might be time for you or someone else to get the tranny
out and rebuild it.  Not trying to be negative- the experience you get driving
it after its fixed will be its own reward!
 
John F. Forbey

--- On Wed, 3/4/09, beamer2uk <no_reply@...> wrote:

From: beamer2uk <no_reply@...>
Subject: [bmw e28] auto box
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 5:29 AM






help!!!! the auto gear change seems to be slipping on my M535i 1986 :-((...the
atf fluid is ok and not burnt or anything!!!
grasping at straws
richard



















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help!!!! the auto gear change seems to be slipping on my M535i 1986 :-((...the
atf fluid is ok and not burnt or anything!!!
          grasping at straws
                richard

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On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 4:08 PM, sachida_raman <sraman@...> wrote:

>   What happens if too much fluid is put in?
>
> Sach
>
>
>


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--- In bmwe28@..., "Larry R." <dallas_larry@...> wrote:
>
> Where are the two cars that are for sale located?
>
> City and state?  Are they in Europe or the US?
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Sorry these cars are located Boston, MASS USA....

Where are the two cars that are for sale located?

City and state?  Are they in Europe or the US?



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What happens if too much fluid is put in?

Sach

Heres the pic link for the 85 parts car>
http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd157/ianlalibderte/85%20535i/

Here is the link for the 88>
http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd157/ianlalibderte/88%20535i/

Have to sell my e28, '88 535i 117k miles, auto, gold on tan leather.,
garage kept by previous owner, never seen winter. Unfortunately the
car sits in the driveway more than I like since I have a work van,
thus the sale.

The car is in excellent condition in and out, paint is smooth and
shiny, small dent under the passenger rear brake light, probably the
size of a dime, I didn't even notice it until after I bought the car
that is how small it is. Really clean interior, undercarriage and
engine bay. Engine pulls smooth and strong, no smoke or hesitation.
Car has no leaks, runs at proper temperature - a pure joy to drive.
Minimal surface rust underneath the car where the drains are, could
be cleaned off with a wire brush - that is how minimal it is. Borbet
type A 16 x 7.5 wheels all around and new Continental 225/50/16
tires. Car needs a few small things here and there to be perfect.

ALSO INCLUDED:

'85 535i, auto, 192k, black on black leather. The car was CCA member
owned, but after having head rebuild something went wrong and now car
has low compression. I might be able to do leak down test if time
permits. Great running parts car that could be fixed up and driven in
proper hands. The interior is perfect no tears. I believe the
radiator has a small coolant leak, but another radiator will be
included. Small rust hole on one of the A pillars and rear shock
mounts are rusted.

Also with this deal is a garage full of parts. interior, engine
parts, body parts, wheels too many to list exactly what I have. To
remove all the parts you will need a couple truck loads or a Uhaul.

I am asking $4500 OBRO I have been told this is too low considering
the extra car and the ton of parts I have, but I need both of them
out of my driveway.

Thanks.

that sucks dude, same thing happened to me. but i put in too much tranny
fluid.  I replaced the driveshaft 850.00 and had the tranny rebuilt for
2300.00.  probably be better to buy a parts car with a good tranny and have
it swapped.
Brett

On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 3:56 PM, sachida_raman <sraman@...> wrote:

>   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
>
>
>


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