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Re: 1977 520 (archive)
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Posted by Chuck Denson on October 13, 2001 at 09:01:16:

In Reply to: 1977 520 posted by guy on October 13, 2001 at 05:31:54:


hi, a few days ago i was in my neighbours garage, and i guess what i founbd in there? a 1977 bmw 520. no one had driven the car in 4 years. my neighbour said she got a new car because this one was too big for her. its got automatic trans and a/c. she told me that if i want it, i can take it off her hands for free. obviously the cars battery is dead, please advise me what i can do with the battery, and how much do u think that id have to invest to get the car running again?


Guy,
tow the car to your house. Flush the coolant, change the oil, change the x-mission fluid, and measure the battery in 3 dimensions. Take those numbers to pep boys, advance, et al, and get a cheapo. When you ascertain that everything is good, bleed the brakes (should be done every year). The biggest problem these cars have is rust.
Happy Motoring!
Chuck
'81 528i
'81 5xx
www.musicorner.com


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