Has anyone had any experience of using radweld to stop water leaks? I had a fairly serious leak 2 weeks ago, thought a core plug had gone. It seems to have ...
I assume this is the Gunk or Gunk-like product that is poured in. I've been advised against it before. But if you're in a cold weather area driving it now I'd...
I recently purchased a '88 M5 that's in excellent condition. I'm completely in love with it, but I would like to make a few mods. So being a new BMW owner I...
My 1986 528e will not go into gear when I start it up. I'm pretty sure the transmission is shot--it has been growing gradually worse over the past 6 months....
Unfortunately the leak didn't come from the radiator. My mechanic diagnosed it as a core plug. It was leaking from near the flywheel, probably an engine out ...
I am trying to locate a good second hand auto box for my e28. The one that's in has no drive, is pouring oil over the drive & is making a rather dodgy sound....
Anyone ever managed to fix a broken economy meter in an 1986 E28 528i?. I found an American site that explaned the repair by replacing the rechargeable cells...
I replaced the batteries in my 84 528e SI board and they were the VARTA's. Here are two ideas: 1) The original batteries were previously replaced with the ...
I got an 86 520i and I am in need of a thermostat housing(new or used) and dont know where to look. Can anyone help? I love my car and would hate to have to...
Hey, check out <a href=http://www.yourbimmer.com target=new>http://www.yourbimmer.com</a> it's an on-line international BMW club. It has a great contents and...
Hello all. I have a 1987 535i and I would like to have some advice on where I could find a front spoiler to fit my car. My mechanic told me to look for a '88 ...
The top speed of a 528e is, theoretically, about 110 MPH. I've seen 100 in mine, and that's on a nice, cool night with little or no wind. I've got 240,000+ ...
I have posted before and I'm sorry, but I have a 1987 535Is, and I have seen speeds of 145 with factory everything, I got scared and stopped. Do you think I...
I seriously doubt you'll see 160 with a stock 535. Well, you might SEE 160 on the speedo if your car has a very optimistic speedo, but you won't be going 160...
So I have talked to you all about speed and 0-60 but what about handling. I live in a fairly flat and straight city. I don't have any backroads to go on or ...
Magazine articles of the time that our cars were sold as new gave mediocre handling stats by today's sport sedan standards.<br><br>I believe the non-sport cars...
iam new to the world of bmw's. i have been a vw fan for many years and happen to stumble upon my new found passion. it has 86,000 and it is really clean and i...
i'm thinking of buying a d-reg 1986 520i for £300($500)it's been stood for almost a year it's had a new radiator,new tyres and battery and a bit of welding...
I have a 1986 528i with an auto box (4HP22)<br>I do not know if it is compatible with yours.<br>The box including the torque converter was replaced less than...
Dear Mr fatdaddy,<br><br>Correct me if I'm wrong, but my '86 535i (Euro) will indicate 240km/h (150mph) at anytime of the day without stress. And e28 M5's ...
e21,<br><br>You could be correct about your car reaching 150MPH. I will admit that I am quite surprised, because I thought the owner's manual for my '87 528e ...
I have a '87 on a 'D' plate with autobox problems.<br>I have fitted a new box out of a e34, all 'looks' very similar, but there is a solonoid switch on the ...
i went to look at the d-reg 520i today i looked in the passenger compartment and the seats,dashboard and steering wheel were covered in white mould,the sills...
