Re: What's the Best service manual for the 85 635C (archive)

Most folks use the E28 five series Bentley manual as the six is based on this model. ISBN 0837603188. Cost in Canada is about $CDN 65; couldn't find it on Amazon.com though.

For electrical problems, I would highly recommend the Electrical Trouble Shooting manual (ETM), which provides very good schematics and component location photos/information, along with trouble shooting procedures. I think this is still a dealer available part, if not they are available on the 'net. Note they are year range specific. I think the cost is around $ US 100.

You can also consider the BMW Service Manual Microfiche, which comes up from time to time on eBay. You have to cut down the size of the fiche to fit a conventional North American size reader though. I got mine on eBay, and there are some sellers on the 'net. These are often sold as 'good used' condition for about $ US 70 .

The BMW Parts CD can also be helpful, as it contains exploded diagrams of various assemblies. This is available from the dealer or on the 'net. I think the cost is about $ US 30 to $ US 50.

Another source of good DIY info is the Big Coupe Groupe FAQ at:

http://web2.airmail.net/grills/b_c_g_FAQ/b_c_g_FAQ.html

Hope this helps!

Stu

: I bought the Chilton book, but it's real lame. Now what do I buy to solve all me E24 problems and how much will it cost?

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