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BMW 5-series (E28) Forum Archive, 2001 week 39
The bimmer.org E28 Forum exists to provide all 1982-1988 BMW E28 5-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

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WTB: Hydraulic Booster - Bob K. 23:26 9/30/2001 (2)
- Re: Check the archives, there is a fix (m) - Rich '83 533i Hou Tx 05:42 10/01/2001 (1)
  - Rich, thanks for the tip! (nt) - Bob K. 21:40 10/01/2001 (0)
Car won't start. I need your advice please!!! - Alex 20:45 9/30/2001 (0)
FS , 3 Yoka A520 225/50-ZR16 75% tread (url) - Dave Kan 19:40 9/30/2001 (1)
- Sold, sent you an email. - TCD 20:22 9/30/2001 (0)
1st Dallas/Ft.Worth SIG Meeting Today. (nt) - Dave in Dallas 19:18 9/30/2001 (2)
- Doggone FatFingers. Once again... - Dave in Dallas 19:46 9/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: Doggone FatFingers. Once again... - Chris Altman 22:14 9/30/2001 (0)
power steering slush - Jason 18:35 9/30/2001 (1)
- Re: power steering slush - John ('85 535i) 08:07 10/01/2001 (0)
I need stereo advice: I recently acquired an 88 - Bob in Mpls 18:31 9/30/2001 (6)
- Loooong Winded Solution - JM 04:11 10/03/2001 (0)
- Re: I need stereo advice: I recently acquired an - Chris Altman 22:29 9/30/2001 (0)
- Re: I need stereo advice: I recently acquired an - Dave S. 20:03 9/30/2001 (3)
  - Re: I need stereo advice: I recently acquired an - Dan Younes 20:25 9/30/2001 (2)
    - Re: I need stereo advice: I recently acquired an - Dave S. 07:12 10/01/2001 (1)
      - Re: I need stereo advice: I recently acquired an - Drew 13:53 10/01/2001 (0)
CHECKING 5SPEED getting drain plug out. - Dan Younes 18:14 9/30/2001 (7)
- Re: CHECKING 5SPEED getting drain plug out. - fredl 15:43 10/01/2001 (0)
- Re: CHECKING 5SPEED getting drain plug out. - Dan 14:11 10/01/2001 (0)
- The right tool makes it easy (url) (pic) (nt) - Bob Sutterfield 22:24 9/30/2001 (0)
- 17mm socket... - Clyde 18:46 9/30/2001 (3)
  - Re: 17mm socket... - Dan Younes 20:26 9/30/2001 (2)
    - 17mm Allen for socket head fasteners... - Clyde 22:37 9/30/2001 (0)
    - Re: 17mm socket... - rexmo 22:17 9/30/2001 (0)
1985 535i FS - ferd simoes 17:00 9/30/2001 (1)
- Re: 1985 535i FS - Tim G. in Central Jersey 08:12 10/01/2001 (0)
I need wheels for 68 mustang gt - adrianinflorida 16:42 9/30/2001 (4)
- Re: I need wheels for 68 mustang gt - Joseph Brock 21:55 9/30/2001 (0)
- Re: I need wheels for 68 mustang gt - Manuel 19:30 9/30/2001 (1)
  - wow - andyman 20:08 9/30/2001 (0)
- check 69-71 Fords and Lincoln Mercurys - craigwatanabe 17:46 9/30/2001 (0)
Hey Brad, How's the new Rear End??? (nt) - Larred 16:38 9/30/2001 (14)
- Glad you asked! (url) - Brad Couvillon 20:04 9/30/2001 (13)
  - Re: Glad you asked! - Larred 12:15 10/01/2001 (1)
    - Re: Glad you asked! (url) - Brad Couvillon 15:50 10/01/2001 (0)
  - Brad, I'm JUST wondering.......why? Enlighten me!! - Mikey R. 21:50 9/30/2001 (10)
    - Re: Brad, I'm JUST wondering.......why? Enlighten - jay 10:25 10/01/2001 (0)
    - Hey MIkey....Get a life (nt) - Jon 87-535is 10:05 10/01/2001 (0)
    - Re:hey Mikey, wanna do some saudering?(soldering) - Paul Schnettler 07:13 10/01/2001 (0)
    - Hey dickhead, take it elsewhere. - Pat 00:48 10/01/2001 (0)
    - Re: Brad, I'm JUST wondering.......why? Enlighten (url) - Brad Couvillon 22:57 9/30/2001 (4)
      - Re: Brad, I'm JUST wondering.......why? Enlighten - Mikey R. 17:06 10/02/2001 (1)
        
        No harm done. More in e-mail I sent you (nt) - Brad Couvillon 21:04 10/02/2001 (0)
      - I'm one of these guys too... - Mario 00:10 10/01/2001 (0)
      - Kudos to Brad! Don't bother w/ Neg have no lifes (url) - Bob C WNC 85 635 23:50 9/30/2001 (0)
    - Re: Brad, I'm JUST wondering.......why? Enlighten - Dana R 22:35 9/30/2001 (0)
major maintenance == ARRRGGGHH! (url) - Michael Fennell 16:30 9/30/2001 (1)
- Re: major maintenance == ARRRGGGHH! - Chris Graff 16:55 9/30/2001 (0)
looking for rear headrests for sale - eric in pa 16:22 9/30/2001 (1)
- It was either $69 or $89. E-mail me if you really (nt) - want to know. Brad Couvillon 22:10 10/01/2001 (0)
WTB ECU - Walt 15:47 9/30/2001 (0)
OK,, I rant on Oregon cars....Here's one FS - Lars PNW 82-528e 15:05 9/30/2001 (0)
FS: 16" Hartge Wheels (url) - Smooth is quik! 14:35 9/30/2001 (6)
- With those offset/tire size, should fit. - RussC 09:13 10/03/2001 (0)
- Re:These Fit an E28 (nt) - Rich '83 533i Hou Tx 05:45 10/01/2001 (0)
- Re: FS: 16" Hartge Wheels - Joseph Brock 14:39 9/30/2001 (2)
  - got any pics? - mvM5 10:40 10/01/2001 (1)
    - Re: got any pics? - Jospeh Brock 22:53 10/01/2001 (0)
- Re: FS: 16" Hartge Wheels - Joseph Brock 14:39 9/30/2001 (0)
Fuse 74 75 location? - John McNally 12:57 9/30/2001 (0)
S38 (M5) engine anatomy help needed - Todd Kenyon 12:50 9/30/2001 (0)
HELP! Radiator/Coolant/Bleeding Air - Patrick 11:29 9/30/2001 (5)
- Re: HELP! Radiator/Coolant/Bleeding Air - Bob C WNC 85 635 23:58 9/30/2001 (0)
- Better yet, you won't have any air trapped; - Ivan 23:23 9/30/2001 (0)
- THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! (nt) - Patrick 12:34 9/30/2001 (0)
- Re: HELP! Radiator/Coolant/Bleeding Air - Phil D 12:01 9/30/2001 (0)
- Re: HELP! Radiator/Coolant/Bleeding Air - Bob 11:53 9/30/2001 (0)
Thanks Greg - Rock 11:21 9/30/2001 (0)
Electrical System Capacity-1985 535i - Brandon 11:10 9/30/2001 (0)
can't get the Ujoint off the the steering box????? - BSAndy 533ia 08:59 9/30/2001 (1)
- Re: can't get the Ujoint off the the steering box? - Claudio Insaurralde 11:30 9/30/2001 (0)
all e28 steering box the same? anyone in the know? (nt) - BSAndy 533ia 08:53 9/30/2001 (0)
Glass sun-roof - Jim Butterworth 06:24 9/30/2001 (2)
- Dunno, but I'll give you $50 for that glass roof (nt) - :-) Brad Couvillon 14:25 10/02/2001 (1)
  - sorry - I am in the UK and it's not for sale ! (nt) - Jim Butterworth 18:14 10/02/2001 (0)
front seat lumbar support - Jim Butterworth 06:17 9/30/2001 (2)
- Re: front seat lumbar support - a 09:44 9/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: front seat lumbar support - Jim Butterworth 14:32 10/01/2001 (0)
replacing seat-back cover 528i SE with armrests - Jim Butterworth 06:13 9/30/2001 (2)
- Re: replacing seat-back cover 528i SE with armrest - a 09:48 9/30/2001 (1)
  - again, thanks (nt) - Jim Butterworth 14:34 10/01/2001 (0)
528i real sluggish under 3,000 rpm - Jim Butterworth 06:10 9/30/2001 (0)
E34 M5 into E28? - Skid 02:57 9/30/2001 (4)
- Re: E34 M5 into E28? - Tim In PA 05:48 9/30/2001 (3)
  - Re: E34 M5 into E28? - Dave S. 11:31 9/30/2001 (2)
    - Re: E34 M5 into E28? - Skid 09:49 10/01/2001 (1)
      - Re: E34 M5 into E28? - Dave S. 11:41 10/01/2001 (0)
AC Blows, but Heater Doesn't Blow!! - Eric 01:46 9/30/2001 (5)
- Re: AC Blows, but Heater Doesn't Blow!! - Bob C WNC 85 635 00:07 10/01/2001 (0)
- AC and heater use different...... - Paul Shovestul 07:17 9/30/2001 (0)
- Re: AC Blows, but Heater Doesn't Blow!! - Robert 02:20 9/30/2001 (2)
  - Re: AC Blows, but Heater Doesn't Blow!! - Eric 02:36 9/30/2001 (0)
  - TRY OPENING YOUR VENTS! - Robert 02:21 9/30/2001 (0)
Any e28 group in Los Angeles area???? - Robert 00:59 9/30/2001 (22)
- How about the inland empire?? - j.cook 22:42 10/01/2001 (0)
- You sure have a lot of BMWs in SoCal... - Doug G 21:33 10/01/2001 (0)
- Re: Yes, just south of LA (in O.C.) - Mark 11:34 10/01/2001 (0)
- Keep your sense of humor gentleman . . . - f1reverb 22:43 9/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: Keep your sense of humor gentleman . . . - John (SoCal desert) 01:28 10/01/2001 (0)
- E28 Group meeting at Cerritos Regional Park - Robert 18:40 9/30/2001 (7)
  - Re: Been wondering when an e28 meeting/cruise.... - Mark 11:40 10/01/2001 (3)
    - 82K? Is your motor even broken in yet? (eom) (nt) - Raj 11:47 10/01/2001 (2)
      - Re: 82K? Is your motor even broken in yet? (eom) - Mark 17:55 10/01/2001 (1)
        
        end of message. (nt) - John (SoCal desert) 20:48 10/01/2001 (0)
  - Can't quite make it this upcoming weekend... - Raj 03:12 10/01/2001 (0)
  - Re: E28 Group meeting at Cerritos Regional Park - Paul 00:38 10/01/2001 (0)
  - Re: E28 Group meeting at Cerritos Regional Park - John (SoCal desert) 19:55 9/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Any e28 group in Los Angeles area???? - ron535i 17:04 9/30/2001 (2)
  - Another 88 535is in Pasadena, CA - Ross 15:00 10/01/2001 (0)
  - Re: When should we all meet up? - Robert 17:41 9/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Any e28 group in Los Angeles area???? - Joe 10:36 9/30/2001 (0)
- L.A. City is 487 sq. miles and the county . . . - f1reverb 06:15 9/30/2001 (3)
  - first of all you got your head in your ass John! - Robert 15:59 9/30/2001 (1)
    - My mistake John! I meant to say FL Reverb - Robert 16:05 9/30/2001 (0)
  - Ok.... - John (SoCal desert) 10:59 9/30/2001 (0)
- it seems that way. . . - John (SoCal desert) 01:04 9/30/2001 (0)
e28 group - Robert 00:56 9/30/2001 (2)
- Re: e28 group - Mark 11:43 10/01/2001 (0)
- Re: e28 group - ron535i 17:07 9/30/2001 (0)
Dang, just turned 92K on the '88 535iS. When..... - Craig 00:43 9/30/2001 (0)
Any instructions for replacing motor mounts... - TheSynic 00:38 9/30/2001 (0)
Oil Temperature Gauge not working - Paul 00:31 9/30/2001 (2)
- Re: Oil Temperature Gauge not working - Paul 01:39 10/01/2001 (0)
- umm, E28 doesn't have an oil temp gauge - Brian 00:39 9/30/2001 (0)
I have issues... - TheSynic 23:55 9/29/2001 (1)
- Re: I have issues... - Bob 23:57 9/29/2001 (0)
should ICV hum when key is on? - Mitch 23:50 9/29/2001 (2)
- build date (url) - John 00:51 9/30/2001 (1)
  - doesn't it know the words?.... thanks!! (nt) - Mitch 05:23 9/30/2001 (0)
To repair or not to repair - Mauro 22:37 9/29/2001 (2)
- Was it his fault? - Chris R '87 535iS 23:25 9/29/2001 (0)
- Re: To repair or not to repair - Dave S. 23:01 9/29/2001 (0)
any tricks for removing U joint @steering box? (nt) - BSAndy 533ia 20:27 9/29/2001 (0)
Spark Plug cyclinder stripped - what tool to use - Todd Q., 88 535i 18:07 9/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Spark Plug cyclinder stripped - what tool to u - ron535i 19:24 9/29/2001 (0)
WTB steering box.good to go.whats out there.84 533 - BSAndy 533ia 18:00 9/29/2001 (1)
- i've got one in my parts car - mikey 14:10 10/01/2001 (0)
FS: 3.46 Non-LSD diff - Jan R. 17:07 9/29/2001 (0)
4 TRX metric BMW wheels and tires for sale - Jason 16:42 9/29/2001 (0)
Hood: Front Seal/Moulding Questions... - Patrick 16:02 9/29/2001 (6)
- Re: Hood: Front Seal/Moulding Questions... - Bill 20:10 9/30/2001 (0)
- Just call bavauto.com (800-535-2002) & explain. - RonW 16:35 9/29/2001 (4)
  - How much did all that cost? (nt) - Paul Shovestul 18:33 9/29/2001 (2)
    - Re: How much did all that cost? (nt) - RonW 18:57 9/29/2001 (1)
      - Thanks (nt) - Paul Shovestul 07:12 9/30/2001 (0)
  - Thanks RonW - For The Info & Tips! (nt) - Patrick 17:59 9/29/2001 (0)
How many people have OEM cassettes that work? (nt) - adrianinflorida 15:25 9/29/2001 (10)
- Mine's all O.K. '85 535i (nt) - Eddie 13:21 10/01/2001 (0)
- Mine still works, but it's sitting on a shelf now! - PeterL 08:11 10/01/2001 (0)
- Mine works, ejects, but no AM band or CD control - Chris R '87 535iS 23:29 9/29/2001 (0)
- 1988 Premium Still Works. I still use it. - Tim In PA 22:03 9/29/2001 (0)
- mine still works - John ('85 535i) 21:10 9/29/2001 (0)
- My '92 325ic does - Phil D 18:27 9/29/2001 (0)
- Mine works. - 85 Dave 18:07 9/29/2001 (0)
- Re: How many people have OEM cassettes that work? - a 17:38 9/29/2001 (0)
- Re: How many people have OEM cassettes that work? - Larred 17:08 9/29/2001 (0)
- I have 3, all from 1980's BMWs, none work. - Brian 15:28 9/29/2001 (0)
Need Some Help Re: Coolant Amts/Concentration - Patrick 14:38 9/29/2001 (4)
- OOPS! Should I have....? - Patrick 15:56 9/29/2001 (0)
- Coolant - John 14:55 9/29/2001 (2)
  - Re: Coolant - Brian 16:02 9/29/2001 (1)
    - Re: Coolant - a 17:33 9/29/2001 (0)
533i exhaust saga continues...528td rear muffler? - JeffreyOlson 13:59 9/29/2001 (0)
82+86 eta downpipes interchangable? (nt) (nt) - a 13:41 9/29/2001 (0)
steering box suddenly not smooth need help.more - BSAndy 533ia 13:19 9/29/2001 (2)
- It's not the box. Probably u-joints. - 85 Dave 18:09 9/29/2001 (0)
- check the u-joint in the column, it may sieze (nt) - charlie 17:17 9/29/2001 (0)
Brake upgrade info confusing.....help, please - Mark Chesnutt 12:01 9/29/2001 (3)
- Try this site (url) - Zack 05:31 10/01/2001 (0)
- exactly what gordon said - Devinder 16:53 9/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Brake upgrade - Gordon L 13:39 9/29/2001 (0)
Side window trim from chrome to black - michael 11:26 9/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Side window trim from chrome to black - bryan 11:28 9/29/2001 (0)
head bolts on 85 eta? - rexmo 10:26 9/29/2001 (1)
- Re: head bolts on 85 eta? - a 13:22 9/29/2001 (0)
4 factory rims from 533i FOR SALE - Jason 07:43 9/29/2001 (1)
- Are these 14" or TRX Metric? Important to know.. - Tim In PA 09:21 9/29/2001 (0)
1987 535is FOR SALE - Toronto - Dean Glenn 07:20 9/29/2001 (1)
- miles?....price? - Mark 12:50 9/29/2001 (0)
ANYONE WANT A FOUR SPOKE STEERING WHEEL? - Dan Younes 07:18 9/29/2001 (1)
- Nope. (nt) - Mikey R. 12:46 9/30/2001 (0)
OBC IN A 528e that has no obc now - Dan Younes 06:55 9/29/2001 (0)
soft/light pedal after clutch job any thoughts... - Fisher 01:54 9/29/2001 (6)
- Light touch clutch - Ron H 15:21 10/01/2001 (0)
- Does it work right? - Brian 15:24 9/29/2001 (4)
  - smooth , it engauges about 1" off the floor more - Fisher 18:01 9/29/2001 (3)
    - It shouldn't engage so close to the floor..... - Paul Shovestul 07:46 9/30/2001 (2)
      - 20 to 30 gives between 2" & 2.25" i am assuming - Fisher 10:31 9/30/2001 (1)
        
        It's either air or.... - Paul Shovestul 16:17 9/30/2001 (0)
bent hood, any ideas on how to fix? - andrew 00:58 9/29/2001 (2)
- Re: bent hood, any ideas on how to fix? - rex 15:35 10/01/2001 (0)
- Replace Hood (nt) (nt) - JOHN S 87 635 21:18 9/29/2001 (0)
Euro 525i found in junkyard - Bill 22:51 9/28/2001 (0)
hesitation - Nell 22:48 9/28/2001 (0)
The Best Wheels??? Please help! - Robert 22:23 9/28/2001 (5)
- Go to Tire Rack (more) - Dave S. 23:08 9/29/2001 (0)
- Re: The Best Wheels??? Please help! - Raj 19:59 9/29/2001 (0)
- Whoa! OFFSET is 20mm, not BACKSPACING! (more+more) (url) - Shawn D. 22:46 9/28/2001 (0)
- Your M535 "wannabe" would look best with. . . - John 22:37 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: Your M535 "wannabe" would look best with. . . - adrianinflorida 09:25 9/29/2001 (0)
needle fuel gauge way off, adjust? - michel 528E 21:52 9/28/2001 (3)
- Re: needle fuel gauge way off, adjust? - bmw's forever 18:43 9/29/2001 (0)
- Re: fuel gauge won't register full - Tom 22:54 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: fuel gauge won't register full - rexmo 05:45 9/29/2001 (0)
WTB: e28 535iS - Daniel James 21:43 9/28/2001 (0)
TRX BBS Wheels - Larred 21:43 9/28/2001 (0)
i need an engine harness for 87 535 /5spd.email me (nt) - bimmer power 21:40 9/28/2001 (0)
Follow up on steering wheel and LSD swap - Claudio Insaurralde 21:27 9/28/2001 (2)
- Re: Follow up on steering wheel and LSD swap - charlie 17:21 9/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Follow up on steering wheel and LSD swap - Claudio Insaurralde 18:52 9/29/2001 (0)
Sticky Steering - John ('85 535i) 20:57 9/28/2001 (0)
my 3.25 diff. tag no L but i think it is? (nt) - BSAndy 533ia 20:25 9/28/2001 (1)
- LSD will have an "S" on the tag, not an "L" - Brian 21:22 9/28/2001 (0)
Attention: Ron W. ETM Info - R.T. Davis 19:58 9/28/2001 (1)
- Looks right BMW part # 89 89 1 000 173 - RonW 22:59 9/28/2001 (0)
Just put on an e24 3 spoke wheel on my e28.... - Ron in SF 19:38 9/28/2001 (3)
- Re: Just put on an e24 3 spoke wheel on my e28.... - Joseph Brock 23:18 9/29/2001 (2)
  - Joseph ...... - Ron in SF 20:30 9/30/2001 (0)
  - Send me your address and I'll ship Monday! (EOM) (nt) - JeffreyOlson 19:46 9/30/2001 (0)
Anyone going to Show and Shine next weekend ? (nt) - Eddie 19:08 9/28/2001 (1)
- I'm planning on it (nt) - Chuck 09:12 10/01/2001 (0)
Radio harness colors? - Seattleman 18:59 9/28/2001 (4)
- Re: Radio harness colors? - Greg 21:08 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: Radio harness colors? - Seattleman 11:17 9/30/2001 (0)
- 86 528e Radio harness colors? - Seattleman 19:03 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Here's some info from some posts from this week: - RonW 19:46 9/28/2001 (0)
Flowmaster OR Dynomax for custom rear exhaust? - JeffreyOlson 18:29 9/28/2001 (4)
- A Magnaflow #12646 fits well (url) - Shawn D. 22:30 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Flowmaster OR Dynomax for custom rear exhaust? - Robert 22:29 9/28/2001 (2)
  - How much, which part number for best fit? (EOM) (nt) - JeffreyOlson 00:36 9/29/2001 (1)
    - Re: How much, which part number for best fit? (EOM - Robert 07:14 10/01/2001 (0)
Wanted BMW Radio Speaker Connectors - Richard O 18:15 9/28/2001 (2)
- Got mine from Mark at 02 Parts in hayward (nt) - Scottie 85 535i San Jose 20:33 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Wanted BMW Radio Speaker Connectors - R.T. Davis 19:42 9/28/2001 (0)
Sheet metal console bushing replacement... - TheSynic 18:06 9/28/2001 (2)
- Yes - Dana R 06:09 9/29/2001 (1)
  - Praise the lord! and Thanks for the reply. - TheSynic 14:07 9/29/2001 (0)
Idler arm- can I replace it myself? - Pat 16:13 9/28/2001 (3)
- Re: Idler arm- can I replace it myself? - Scottie 85 535i San Jose 20:34 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Do it from the bottom, no extension needed (more) - Shawn D. 22:07 9/28/2001 (0)
- BTW, I've got a Bentley manual on the way. (nt) - Pat 16:18 9/28/2001 (0)
Has anyone put an illuminated shift knob in? (url) - Stuart S 15:20 9/28/2001 (6)
- I know you can do this w/out paying $175.... - Mikey R. 06:58 9/29/2001 (2)
  - Pretty easy when list price is $114.25 (nt) - Drew Zacharda 08:04 9/29/2001 (1)
    - You can do it for $15 and an hours worth of time!! - Mikey R. 21:49 9/30/2001 (0)
- Hey, that's my auction . . . (url) - Drew Zacharda 19:45 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Has anyone put an illuminated shift knob in? - Kris 15:50 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Has anyone put an illuminated shift knob in? - David 15:45 9/28/2001 (0)
Sunroof Seal - Kris Schobert 14:11 9/28/2001 (1)
- Mine is the same noisy seal? (nt) - michel 528E 21:53 9/28/2001 (0)
The Dude's Rule! (url) - Lexington KY 528e 14:03 9/28/2001 (1)
- Tom, Olds Silhouette, I like it! - Yazz 16:43 9/28/2001 (0)
The Dude's Rule! (url) - Lexington KY 528e 14:03 9/28/2001 (0)
The Dude's Rule! (url) - Lexington KY 528e 13:58 9/28/2001 (0)
Front tire size-conflicting info (205 vs. 225) - Mark535is 13:50 9/28/2001 (11)
- You've essentially already made that decision... - Shawn D. 22:56 9/28/2001 (0)
- I've got 225/60/15's all around! I like them. (url) - Steve 22:20 9/28/2001 (2)
  - Steve, your car is beautiful! Very nice pics. (nt) - Chuck 09:27 10/01/2001 (0)
  - Steve, what brand are you running? eom - Ron in SF 20:33 9/30/2001 (0)
- What about us guys running 15's? - Ron in SF 19:25 9/28/2001 (1)
  - IMHO, 215/60 is perfect for 15" wheels on E38 - Ken M 21:27 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Front tire size-conflicting info (205 vs. 225) - Mark 18:03 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Front tire size-conflicting info (205 vs. 225) - WH 17:10 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Front tire size-conflicting info (205 vs. 225) - Will 16:10 9/28/2001 (0)
- I run 215/50/16 all around (nt) - Tim325is 15:58 9/28/2001 (0)
- Maybe 215/52.5 is the answer? (nt) - Dave S. 14:52 9/28/2001 (0)
m6 front sway bar f/s - marc 13:43 9/28/2001 (5)
- BS...It's the same 19mm as 535i - Dana R 17:27 9/28/2001 (3)
  - Check ETK. NO BS! 25mm=M5 21mm=M6 19mm=535i - Tim In PA 06:22 9/29/2001 (2)
    - ETK has been wrong, here's a counter example... - Chris Graff 12:46 9/29/2001 (1)
      - Still not safe to say what car has what. - Tim In PA 22:06 9/29/2001 (0)
- Re: m6 front sway bar f/s - Kevin 14:36 9/28/2001 (0)
F/S POWDERCOATED DK GRAY VALVE COVER & OIL PAN (url) - Ty 13:39 9/28/2001 (0)
E28 wheel questions - Maurice Jennings 12:12 9/28/2001 (1)
- Re: E28 wheel questions - Joe in NJ 12:42 9/28/2001 (0)
sunroof help! - Matt from Portland 12:07 9/28/2001 (2)
- Re: sunroof help! - Ron H 14:09 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: sunroof help! - Chuck 12:32 9/28/2001 (0)
Will trade Triflow exhaust (535i) - Jon 87-535is 11:22 9/28/2001 (0)
L-Jetronic starting injector - Jim Butterworth 10:55 9/28/2001 (4)
- Re: L-Jetronic starting injector - stephen m. 11:12 9/28/2001 (3)
  - Re: L-Jetronic starting injector - Gary 14:11 9/28/2001 (2)
    - Re: L-Jetronic starting injector - Jim Butterworth 19:13 9/28/2001 (0)
    - Re: L-Jetronic starting injector - Jim Butterworth 19:12 9/28/2001 (0)
Guibo - Joe in NJ 10:51 9/28/2001 (4)
- Yeah, But..... - Lars PNW 82-528e 14:24 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Guibo - Joe in NJ 11:27 9/28/2001 (0)
- Joe, Your Lexus Is Indestructable! My mechanic - Tim In PA 11:12 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Between my SO and me we have... - Dave S. 11:20 9/28/2001 (0)
3.73 Diff Wanted. 3.25 Possibly Available.. More - Tim In PA 09:27 9/28/2001 (3)
- Re: 3.73 Diff Wanted. 3.25 Possibly Available.. M - Steve in KnoxVegas 11:19 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: 3.73 Diff Wanted. 3.25 Possibly Available.. M - Robert 09:50 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: 3.73 Diff Wanted. 3.25 Possibly Available.. M - michael 86es 11:18 9/28/2001 (0)
Any upgrade for transmission mounts? - ScottJ 09:04 9/28/2001 (3)
- Re: Any upgrade for transmission mounts? - Tim In PA 09:30 9/28/2001 (2)
  - There ya have it.. I knew someone would know! - Tim In PA 14:44 9/28/2001 (0)
  - M5 mounts are for engine only!! nothing for tranny (nt) - stephen m. 11:13 9/28/2001 (0)
Peachtree Concours - Alpharetta, GA (url) - Chris 08:35 9/28/2001 (4)
- I'll be there, Arctic Blue '86 535i (eom) - Shawn D. 22:10 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Shawn, Alex and I will be there Sat. 1700 - Duke 10:03 9/29/2001 (0)
- I'll be there in my Articblau 85 M535i (nt) - Duke 17:43 9/28/2001 (0)
- I will be there, black '87 535i. See you there.. - tim atl. 09:33 9/28/2001 (0)
205/55 or 225/50 front tires? - Dave S. 07:17 9/28/2001 (5)
- Dave with all that power, you are going to need... - Scottie 85 535i San Jose 20:39 9/28/2001 (0)
- BTDT - Dana R 12:53 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: 205/55 or 225/50 front tires? - Bob Sutterfield 12:41 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: 205/55 or 225/50 front tires? - Mark535is 09:22 9/28/2001 (0)
- UNDERSTEER! - Ed 07:53 9/28/2001 (0)
What's market value for this 535is - Harry 07:15 9/28/2001 (3)
- Re: What's market value for this 535is - a 15:35 9/28/2001 (0)
- hey harry, its artie, where's this car? - Artie 11:40 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: What's market value for this 535is - Dave S. 07:40 9/28/2001 (0)
Vinyl spray - rexmo 06:31 9/28/2001 (5)
- Re: Vinyl spray - rexmo 05:56 9/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Vinyl spray - Chandler Ogden 23:48 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Vinyl spray - charlie 13:21 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Vinyl spray (url) - Dave S. 08:47 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Vinyl spray - Chris 08:31 9/28/2001 (0)
FS : 535iA - RustyTheCat 02:13 9/28/2001 (1)
- VIN - RustyTheCat 02:23 9/28/2001 (0)
Steering wheel and LSD swap!! - Claudio Insaurralde 00:16 9/28/2001 (4)
- No it will NOT come off without the key - I have tried it before. 10:00 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Steering wheel and LSD swap!! - Raj 01:26 9/28/2001 (2)
  - Re: Steering wheel and LSD swap!! - Joseph Brock 08:39 9/28/2001 (1)
    - Re: Steering wheel and LSD swap!! - Claudio Insaurralde 09:28 9/28/2001 (0)
Where can i get a JimC chip? - Danny 87' 535is 00:05 9/28/2001 (5)
- Check Turner Motorsport (nt) - Nate in Phoenix 12:25 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Where can i get a JimC chip? - Joe in NJ 09:47 9/28/2001 (0)
- Bekkers sells them for $249 I love mine - tim atl. 07:58 9/28/2001 (0)
- I have one as well. . . - John 02:10 9/28/2001 (0)
- installed mine today (url) - patrick in riverside(e34 ,535i) 00:31 9/28/2001 (0)
Top end rebuild? - crAR535i 23:54 9/27/2001 (5)
- Thanks (nt) - crAR535i 23:22 9/28/2001 (0)
- factory BMW assembled 3.5 heads: $759.00 - Paul (at Maximill...) more... 15:42 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Top end rebuild? $$$ - Bob 10:51 9/28/2001 (1)
  - I only give it $$ - Lexington KY 528e 11:35 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Top end rebuild? - rexmo 05:13 9/28/2001 (0)
Rear Diff Swap Questions (url) - Brad Couvillon 22:48 9/27/2001 (14)
- Re: Rear Diff Swap Questions - Myron 16:12 9/28/2001 (0)
- rear diff procedure.....long (url) - stephen m. 11:07 9/28/2001 (3)
  - Purpose of half shaft swap??? (url) - Darin S. 14:29 9/28/2001 (2)
    - prolong life....(more) - stephen m. 15:06 9/28/2001 (1)
      - Sounds good enough to me. Thanks! (nt) - Darin S. 15:11 9/28/2001 (0)
- What size Allen socket do the drain and fill plugs - rexmo 05:48 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Pretty sure its a 10 mm (nt) - todB 15:53 9/29/2001 (0)
- I would make sure the speedo pick-up (url) - Mike 05:13 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Rear Diff Swap Questions (url) - Ed 04:51 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Rear Diff Swap Questions - Tony-Without a 5er for now-Phoenix, AZ. 23:32 9/27/2001 (4)
  - Thanks! (url) - Brad Couvillon 00:16 9/28/2001 (3)
    - Re: Thanks! (url) (pic) - Joseph Brock 09:10 9/28/2001 (1)
      - Re: Thanks! (url) - Brad Couvillon 11:12 9/28/2001 (0)
    - nuts - rexmo 05:28 9/28/2001 (0)
Reset OBC Range - DavidB 22:13 9/27/2001 (2)
- To reset range, reset OBC fuel gauge... - RonW 22:43 9/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: To reset range, reset OBC fuel gauge... - DavidB 23:25 10/01/2001 (0)
I am driving from PA to CT to meet Jon (535is) (url) - Tim In PA 21:57 9/27/2001 (3)
- Where did Jon get his body kit i want one too - Danny 23:58 9/27/2001 (0)
- For a second I thought you meant me! - John 23:04 9/27/2001 (1)
  - I'll met up with ya John. Never miss a trip to SD. (nt) - Tony-Without a 5er for now-Phoenix, AZ. 23:37 9/27/2001 (0)
My e28 is sold!! - Todd Mayfield 21:51 9/27/2001 (1)
- Correct me now, but isn't a 535i - and e28 as well? 22:18 9/27/2001 (0)
528e mild surging cured by unhooking o2 sonsor - will that cause any problems? 21:41 9/27/2001 (2)
- Loss Of 4 MPG On Mine (nt) - Tom 16:55 10/01/2001 (0)
- Re: 528e mild surging cured by unhooking o2 sonsor - Bob 01:09 9/28/2001 (0)
saw an 86 524td for sale in DE - bryan 21:08 9/27/2001 (0)
BMW M1 on eBay.. Holy Cow! (url) - Tim In PA 21:02 9/27/2001 (11)
- Is there some kind of special drug - Dave S. 16:30 9/28/2001 (0)
- Nice car, price is way too high. My M1 experiences - Brian 11:21 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: BMW M1 on eBay.. Holy Cow! - Todd Kenyon 09:36 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Salvage title M1s usually are weird (nt) - f1reverb 17:27 9/28/2001 (0)
- Most Cars Are Salvage Title...disclaimer at bottom - 85 Dave 07:36 9/28/2001 (0)
- Wait and see... - Bob 01:12 9/28/2001 (0)
- Sun Valley is the junkyard capital of L.A., and (url) - f1reverb 00:24 9/28/2001 (1)
  - CarFax the M1 VIN from this link (url) (nt) - f1reverb 00:31 9/28/2001 (0)
- This is the 3rd one I've seen on ebay (nt) - Craig 22:37 9/27/2001 (0)
- They want $135K. They usually sell for $80/90K. (nt) - Lee 21:12 9/27/2001 (1)
  - I bid $60,000. Take it or leave it! - Tim In PA 21:16 9/27/2001 (0)
Need good price on M5 Thermostat, $40 from dealer - Tim In PA 20:50 9/27/2001 (2)
- Try GAPA - Joe in NJ 09:55 9/28/2001 (1)
  - It isnt even close to the one on a 535. Thanks Joe - Tim In PA 10:01 9/28/2001 (0)
'88 M5 Exhaust Needed (url) - Stan 19:56 9/27/2001 (1)
- Re: '88 M5 Exhaust Needed - Tim In PA 20:45 9/27/2001 (0)
528e engine problem - Jason 19:30 9/27/2001 (3)
- Re: 528e engine problem - Bob C WNC 85 635 00:19 9/28/2001 (0)
- Re: 528e engine problem - David 22:51 9/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: 528e engine problem - Jason 23:00 9/27/2001 (0)
Clear Sidmarkers? - Steve 19:04 9/27/2001 (3)
- Steve, check your email ........ - Ron in SF 10:18 9/28/2001 (2)
  - Re: Steve, check your email ........ - thenoff 13:12 9/28/2001 (1)
    - Re: Steve, check your email ........ - Steve 14:45 9/28/2001 (0)
Will 87' 325es steering wheel, fit an 86' 528e?? (nt) - Claudio Insaurralde 18:47 9/27/2001 (1)
- Yes Claudio, they are a perfect swap - you will enjoy it? 22:22 9/27/2001 (0)
Off idle hesitation when cold 528e - Don Curtiss 18:38 9/27/2001 (2)
- Re: Off idle hesitation when cold 528e - Claudio Insaurralde 18:52 9/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Off idle hesitation when cold 528e - Claudio Insaurralde 18:50 9/27/2001 (0)
new Bimmerhelp email address (url) - Ed@Bimmerhelp 18:34 9/27/2001 (3)
- Yes, Congrats!!! (more) - Greg T Knox, TN 10:57 9/28/2001 (0)
- Congrats on the baby! And. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon 00:18 9/28/2001 (1)
  - Thanks guys, eom (url) - Ed@Bimmerhelp 15:24 9/28/2001 (0)
Interior (map) lights - '85 528i SE euro - Jim Butterworth 18:17 9/27/2001 (7)
- Re: Interior (map) lights - '85 528i SE euro - stephen m. 10:33 9/28/2001 (6)
  - Re: Interior (map) lights - '85 528i SE euro - Jim Butterworth 11:04 9/28/2001 (5)
    - Re: Interior (map) lights - '85 528i SE euro - stephen m. 11:21 9/28/2001 (4)
      - Re: Interior (map) lights - '85 528i SE euro - Jim Butterworth 19:20 9/28/2001 (3)
        
        Re: Interior (map) lights - '85 528i SE euro - Gary 22:33 9/28/2001 (2)
        
        Re: Interior (map) lights - '85 528i SE euro - Jim Butterworth 19:32 10/04/2001 (0)
        
        Re: Interior (map) lights - '85 528i SE euro - Jim Butterworth 20:23 9/29/2001 (0)
Any one have a roof rack system for sale??? - donpeak 18:14 9/27/2001 (0)
Water Leak 528i Euro - Jim Butterworth 17:54 9/27/2001 (0)
OBC is going Halloween, numbers have webs (nt) - and losing definition, can it be fixed? 17:50 9/27/2001 (0)
This is the way it should be... (pic) - Ed 16:19 9/27/2001 (2)
- cool - andyman 17:45 9/27/2001 (0)
- How about this... - Doug G 16:42 9/27/2001 (0)
Calling All Cars..... - jmac 16:19 9/27/2001 (2)
- Re: Calling All Cars..... - Ed 16:21 9/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Calling All Cars..... - Jon C 11:14 9/28/2001 (0)
cold natured OEM stereo? - Brent Miller 16:17 9/27/2001 (3)
- dead cassettes the rule not exception - pt 18:24 9/27/2001 (0)
- Re: cold natured OEM stereo? - Paul Shovestul 17:03 9/27/2001 (0)
- I've had 3 different BMWs with that exact same - Brian 16:28 9/27/2001 (0)
My OBC won't hold the time or date for... - JMGitlin ('85 535i) 16:15 9/27/2001 (1)
- What if the motor isn't running? - RonW 17:27 9/27/2001 (0)
Need a windshield recommendation... - Darin S. 16:03 9/27/2001 (2)
- Call your dealer... more - Fisher 18:54 9/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Call your dealer... more - Darin S. 19:45 9/27/2001 (0)
IS headrest removal? HOW? (nt) - Jon 87-535is 15:59 9/27/2001 (1)
- Re: IS headrest removal? HOW? - Dave S. 16:17 9/27/2001 (0)
535is 3.5L engine 1987 - Sandy Washburn 15:13 9/27/2001 (2)
- Doors/kickpanels/rear deck/trunk - Chuck 15:49 9/27/2001 (1)
  - Oh engine, duh... nevermind (nt) - Chuck 15:57 9/27/2001 (0)
'83 533i intrument problems... - Jon C 14:59 9/27/2001 (2)
- Re: '83 533i intrument problems... - Aaron Anderson 15:13 9/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: '83 533i intrument problems... - Jon C 11:11 9/28/2001 (0)
e28 sentiment - Mark535is 14:58 9/27/2001 (2)
- I wholeheartedly agree. If you think your car... - Raj 03:32 9/28/2001 (0)
- ditto - andyman 17:48 9/27/2001 (0)
TOP TEN REASONS TO PUT A FAKE ///M BADGE YOUR BMW - Saif Haq 14:53 9/27/2001 (11)
- I got the pizza delivery job w/o the M badge - Stuart S 00:46 9/28/2001 (0)
- Don't be an ass - Nate in Phoenix 23:50 9/27/2001 (1)
  - AMEN!!!!! - Joe in NJ 10:42 9/28/2001 (0)
- REAL #1 Reason - Joe in NJ 22:27 9/27/2001 (0)
- #11. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon 22:06 9/27/2001 (2)
  - I wondered if you would take that off! LOL! - Greg T Knox, TN 11:00 9/28/2001 (1)
    - LoL hell yeah. I'm not some ///M rice boy! :-) (url) (nt) - Brad Couvillon 19:29 9/30/2001 (0)
- Re: TOP TEN REASONS TO PUT A FAKE ///M BADGE YOUR - Dan Younes 20:27 9/27/2001 (0)
- Mine's not fake I swear. I have the only ///M528e - Wes 20:18 9/27/2001 (0)
- amen - Fisher 18:57 9/27/2001 (0)
- Re: TOP TEN REASONS TO PUT A FAKE ///M BADGE YOUR - Todd Kenyon 16:04 9/27/2001 (0)
front susp. clunk solved (long) - Bob in Mpls. 14:39 9/27/2001 (4)
- Re: front susp. clunk solved (long) - Michael Paletta 05:33 9/29/2001 (0)
- Re: front susp. clunk solved...my experiences! - Paul Schnettler 09:18 9/28/2001 (0)
- look at it this way - philv 16:48 9/27/2001 (0)
- Re: front susp. clunk solved (long) - a 16:06 9/27/2001 (0)
Warning about Chips sold on EBAY. - patrick in riverside 14:23 9/27/2001 (6)
- Re: Warning about Chips sold on EBAY. - Brent 22:22 9/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Warning about Chips sold on EBAY. - patrick in riverside(e34 ,535i) 00:34 9/28/2001 (0)
- Name names. I've been thinking about one on ebay. (nt) - Chris R '87 535iS 17:55 9/27/2001 (3)
  - Re: Name names. I've been thinking about one on e (url) - Paul Gray 20:34 9/27/2001 (0)
  - Chips say autowerks in the front. - patrick in riverside 17:58 9/27/2001 (1)
    - Thanks Patrick. (nt) - Chris R '87 535iS 18:18 9/27/2001 (0)
SI lights - illinilee 14:15 9/27/2001 (0)
535i Clutch Replacement - Michael 13:09 9/27/2001 (1)
- I recently did that. Some thoughts (long) - Brian 13:23 9/27/2001 (0)
Driveline balancing - Stan 12:32 9/27/2001 (4)
- Thanks for the help. (nt) - Stan Wright 23:00 9/27/2001 (0)
- You should not need to do that. - Brian 12:53 9/27/2001 (2)
  - look for punch marks also - Devinder 14:28 9/27/2001 (0)
  - Reference noted. Why are shops so adamant... - Stan 13:09 9/27/2001 (0)
Heater not working, need advice please - Mark535is 12:29 9/27/2001 (1)
- Usually an easy fix. - Brian 12:56 9/27/2001 (0)
i need a hood.... - Greg Arroyo 12:23 9/27/2001 (0)
Searched archives for instructions on fabricating - Joe 12:22 9/27/2001 (2)
- I removed the flywheel inspection cover.... - Paul Shovestul 13:59 9/27/2001 (0)
- harmonic balancer holder - charlie 13:43 9/27/2001 (0)
Another typical E39 board question... (url) - Pat 12:21 9/27/2001 (1)
- that's funny - pt 18:28 9/27/2001 (