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BMW 5-series (E28) Forum Archive, 2001 week 52
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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Cost/Advisability to switch 535i to manual trans. - B Smith 23:50 12/30/2001 (2)
- Manual 535i for sale - Marcus 16:18 12/31/2001 (0)
- Very common subject. Here are archive links, etc. (url) - Shawn D. 10:13 12/31/2001 (0)
Quick Spring/Strut Question--9mm spacers? - mpo 23:35 12/30/2001 (1)
- Re: Quick Spring/Strut Question--9mm spacers? - earl 15:35 1/02/2002 (0)
dead fiver (long) - Alan in the 'Couv 23:31 12/30/2001 (2)
- Re: dead fiver (long) - cfisher 12:02 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: dead fiver (long) - JT 02:39 12/31/2001 (0)
What's the going rate ($$$) for E28 Bumpers?...... (nt) - TC in Germany 23:19 12/30/2001 (2)
- Re:TC, For a new set of Euro E28 bumper's.... - Richard '83 533i Houston 09:56 12/31/2001 (0)
- Just paid $75 for used rear one in good shape (nt) - John at SoCal Beach 00:34 12/31/2001 (0)
Euro bumpers: TC - chuck samaniego 22:56 12/30/2001 (2)
- The deal on used bumpers fro Germany....... - Duke, 85 M535i 08:00 12/31/2001 (0)
- Me 2.: Euro bumpers: TC - Jay-z 23:06 12/30/2001 (0)
Paging Brad Couvillon- your e-mail is hosed - Pat in Seattle 22:56 12/30/2001 (1)
- Use my Yahoo address - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 09:59 12/31/2001 (0)
87 Owner's Handbook - Ross in Marin - 87 535is 22:16 12/30/2001 (6)
- Re: 87 Owner's Handbook - Bob 13:37 1/01/2002 (0)
- Re: 87 Owner's Handbook - Joe in NJ 14:24 12/31/2001 (0)
- Changing to synthetic at 250k, Owner's manuals - RonW 23:44 12/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: Changing to synthetic at 250k, Owner's manuals - Ross in Marin - 87 535is 00:48 12/31/2001 (0)
- Don't switch to synthetic at 250K (more) - Shawn D. 22:28 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: 87 Owner's Handbook - jim in sd 22:28 12/30/2001 (0)
My "stable"... heh (pic) - Pat in Seattle 22:11 12/30/2001 (10)
- Pat,..thanks for the memories..!!! (pic) - jim in sd 00:15 1/01/2002 (0)
- Awesome Formula! What track is the video from? - TCD 08:24 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Seattle (SIR). Zero runoff and major bumps.... - Pat in Seattle 12:21 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: My "stable"... heh (pic) - arnold VanWinkelstein 01:25 12/31/2001 (0)
- Ya got a mullet wig for use in the T-Top FireMaro? - Brandon 23:08 12/30/2001 (2)
  - HEH... no mullet necessary (url) - Pat in Seattle 23:44 12/30/2001 (0)
  - Watch it, Brandon... - Rich in Virginny 23:44 12/30/2001 (0)
- i see potential for more 5ers in those photos ;-) (pic) - Bryan in DE 22:59 12/30/2001 (2)
  - Bryan, I want a 535is so bad I can taste it, but.. - Pat in Seattle 23:47 12/30/2001 (1)
    - Re: Bryan, I want a 535is so bad I can taste it, b - Bryan in DE 09:22 12/31/2001 (0)
WTB: 535i 5 speed or Euro e28 (nt) - csieve 22:02 12/30/2001 (2)
- Look 2 1/2 inches down. M535i (nt) - Pete 3-5's 1-6 08:18 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: WTB: 535i 5 speed or Euro e28 - Scott 07:48 12/31/2001 (0)
Mercedes request for our friends in Europe - Chris in SE PA 21:07 12/30/2001 (0)
FS Steering box, ECU,Diff,Door panels,rear seat - MikeL-85 535i, 84 528e 20:47 12/30/2001 (0)
SOT, Extreme Garages on HGTV @8 CST... - Dave in Dallas 20:45 12/30/2001 (1)
- I've seen that before... - Greg T 21:47 12/30/2001 (0)
535is on ebay Carfax (url) - Pete 3-5's 1-6 20:40 12/30/2001 (1)
- Re: 535is on ebay Carfax - jonathan in Charlotte, NC 23:59 12/30/2001 (0)
Radio Wire Code - Cameron Smith 19:23 12/30/2001 (2)
- Re: Radio Wire Code - RonW 21:34 12/30/2001 (0)
- Get a $5 voltage sensor. - Brian 20:05 12/30/2001 (0)
NYC area mechanic - mike 18:20 12/30/2001 (0)
Anyone know '87 528e's fuel line pressure??? - Rob C. 18:10 12/30/2001 (1)
- 33.4 to 39 psi - Jamie 20:28 12/30/2001 (0)
Valve cover cleaner - underwater PNW 87-535is 18:09 12/30/2001 (1)
- Are you trying to clean them or polish them? (m) - Shawn D. 20:44 12/30/2001 (0)
Car Sitter W/ Stupid Q: Where do I put motor oil? - Lisa 18:06 12/30/2001 (5)
- Re: Car Sitter W/ Stupid Q: Where do I put motor o - Bob C WNC 85 635 20:04 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Sitter W/ Stupid Q: Where do I put motor o - arnold VanWinkelstein 18:23 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Sitter W/ Stupid Q: Where do I put motor o - jonathan in Charlotte, NC 18:22 12/30/2001 (2)
  - Dipstick is YELLOW and on driver side on my 535i (nt) - Shawn D. 20:41 12/30/2001 (0)
  - Re: Car Sitter W/ Stupid Q: Where do I put motor o - jonathan in Charlotte, NC 18:24 12/30/2001 (0)
Anyone need an exhast? - Jay-z 17:46 12/30/2001 (0)
Question for Duke and TC in Germany - ///MZoom John 16:57 12/30/2001 (2)
- John, drop me an email...... (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 08:03 12/31/2001 (0)
- Sorry John, I know nothingggggggg ............... (nt) - TC in Germany 22:59 12/30/2001 (0)
FS '85 M535i - Scott P 16:39 12/30/2001 (2)
- Where were you when I paid $4950 for my diesel? - Pat in Seattle 19:22 12/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: Where were you when I paid $4950 for my diesel - Michael Fennell 12:33 12/31/2001 (0)
REALLY Strange Posting Language (see message) - Bob 13:24 12/30/2001 (2)
- Musta taken forever to type that out B-) nt - Bob C WNC 85 635 19:58 12/30/2001 (1)
  - "Ctrl C/Ctrl C" not too hard to type. nt - Bob 03:24 12/31/2001 (0)
Ashtray Stolen! - chip barker 12:51 12/30/2001 (2)
- Didn't you post this a month ago? - Joe in NJ 21:46 12/30/2001 (0)
- If nobody else jumps in..............I can get it. - TC in Germany 13:14 12/30/2001 (0)
Chip ID and info......What's it all about ? (more) - TC in Germany 12:47 12/30/2001 (2)
- Re: TC, The chip on the BMWs '85 and later... - Richard '83 533i Houston 13:19 12/30/2001 (1)
  - Thanks, Rich ! - TC in Germany 13:23 12/30/2001 (0)
fuse box- '85 535i - dh 11:32 12/30/2001 (8)
- Re: fuse box- '85 535i - JamesB 19:50 12/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: fuse box- '85 535i - dh 22:26 12/30/2001 (0)
- dh - Take Bob's box...he's closer than I am.... (nt) - TC in Germany 12:33 12/30/2001 (1)
  - Closer than we knew... - Bob 13:15 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: fuse box- '85 535i - Bob 12:01 12/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: fuse box- '85 535i (Check your e-mail Bob) - dh 12:42 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: fuse box- '85 535i - a 11:41 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: fuse box- '85 535i - TC in Germany 11:34 12/30/2001 (0)
Repair log - Ross in Marin 11:00 12/30/2001 (0)
Saw some neat BMW stuff on e-Bay .......... (more) (url) - TC in Germany 08:34 12/30/2001 (8)
- if only you guys knew,...lol (long) - jim in sd 19:12 12/30/2001 (0)
- Check this on ebay - Ross in Marin - '87 535is 14:00 12/30/2001 (1)
  - Doh! Check THIS... (url) - Ross in Marin - '87 535is 19:12 12/30/2001 (0)
- Wow...that guy is a great Ebay seller too........ (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 08:37 12/30/2001 (4)
  - OK, I get it. TC is schizoid & Duke is evil side.. - Dave in Dallas 10:54 12/30/2001 (3)
    - Close Dave..You should have seen us............ - Duke, 85 M535i 11:06 12/30/2001 (2)
      - But that was the "FUN" type of trouble............ (nt) - TC in Germany 11:23 12/30/2001 (1)
        
        I smell a good "Beer Drinkin'" story! - Dave in Dallas 11:25 12/30/2001 (0)
power steering problem - kevin in Baltimore 08:31 12/30/2001 (1)
- Re: power steering problem - jim in sd 13:27 12/31/2001 (0)
TC, how much do you charge for a moon roof? (nt) - Jason C 02:14 12/30/2001 (7)
- Re: Have you heard the old cliche' ...(m) - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:42 12/30/2001 (0)
- My MOON is much less money....... (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 08:19 12/30/2001 (2)
  - Yeah, Sure! Can we see a Pic??? - Lars BendOr e12z 11:24 12/30/2001 (1)
    - Oh...And, Please? Standing on your front bumper... - Lars BendOr e12z 12:54 12/30/2001 (0)
- check email....................................... (nt) - TC in Germany 04:21 12/30/2001 (2)
  - Who ?......Me ?......... (nt) - TC in Germany 08:44 12/30/2001 (1)
    - Re: Who ?......Me ?......... - 5-5ers Pete 09:54 12/30/2001 (0)
steering wheel replacement... - billy isbell 01:19 12/30/2001 (1)
- Re: steering wheel replacement... - rabmw 19:58 12/30/2001 (0)
WTB factory or BBS style lip spoiler,3.73 LSD - MikeL-85 535i, 84 528e 00:10 12/30/2001 (0)
Dashboard Cover Color - Allen 22:35 12/29/2001 (4)
- Totally different subject - Allen 22:42 12/29/2001 (3)
  - Good tip, Allen - Rich in Virginny 22:48 12/30/2001 (1)
    - 2000 pounds and 2 horsepower - Allen 17:56 1/01/2002 (0)
  - Please do... - Pete 3-5's 1-6 10:31 12/30/2001 (0)
clutch replacement - glc 22:20 12/29/2001 (1)
- Re: clutch replacement - jim in sd 22:27 12/29/2001 (0)
87 535is Pictures (url) - Eaglewolf 20:57 12/29/2001 (19)
- nice car!!! are those 8 series wheels???? - Jim Eagan 13:23 12/30/2001 (5)
  - Must be. Same wheels as on the 8 in The Score (url) (nt) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 14:05 12/30/2001 (4)
    - Re: Must be. Same wheels as on the 8 in The Score - Michael Kiralla 06:26 12/31/2001 (0)
    - Re: Must be. Same wheels as on the 8 in The Score - Eaglewolf 21:29 12/30/2001 (2)
      - Re: Must be. Same wheels as on the 8 in The Score - Michael Kiralla 06:42 12/31/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Must be. Same wheels as on the 8 in The Score - Eaglewolf 16:22 1/02/2002 (0)
- Beauty! I gotta have those seats!! - Brian 11:59 12/30/2001 (1)
  - Yes, they are in awesome condition. - Eaglewolf 21:29 12/30/2001 (0)
- How'd you do the bumper tops? - Allen 23:07 12/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: How'd you do the bumper tops? - Eaglewolf 21:30 12/30/2001 (0)
- So That's what to do about cup holders! - Danno 22:46 12/29/2001 (2)
  - You can fit 2 if you want... - Greg T 08:26 12/30/2001 (1)
    - Walmart for $3.50 - only thing I could think of. - Eaglewolf 21:31 12/30/2001 (0)
- So THAT - Danno 22:43 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: 87 535is Pictures - jay 21:45 12/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: 87 535is Pictures - Eaglewolf 22:41 12/29/2001 (0)
- Beautiful inside and out. One thing, though... - Shawn D. 21:27 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: 87 535is Pictures - Alex in S. FL 21:13 12/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: 87 535is Pictures - Eaglewolf 21:34 12/29/2001 (0)
interesting tech site (url) - jim in sd 20:52 12/29/2001 (0)
535i Engine Problem (long) - SeanMac 20:32 12/29/2001 (2)
- drain some fuel tank and change fuel filter - BSAndy 533iauto 21:53 12/31/2001 (0)
- S mac check your trottle position sensor - wavell 00:12 12/30/2001 (0)
4 to 6 pistons wanted! Last Call! - Josh Cook 19:52 12/29/2001 (1)
- Re: 4 to 6 pistons wanted! Last Call! - jim in sd 20:09 12/29/2001 (0)
New Owner - Ross in Marin 19:47 12/29/2001 (16)
- Re: New Owner - weaver535i 20:24 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: New Owner - 5-5ers Pete 09:59 12/30/2001 (0)
- Smoke a few cigars in there - rexmo 09:40 12/30/2001 (1)
  - fresh green ones - BSAndy 533iauto 21:57 12/31/2001 (0)
- Use an Ozone generator - Patrick Donicht 03:56 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: New Owner - Allen 23:23 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: New Owner - jay 21:51 12/29/2001 (5)
  - Pix courtesy of ebay for a month or two (url) - Ross in Marin 23:25 12/29/2001 (4)
    - You gotta be quicker than that...;-) - 5-5ers Pete 09:57 12/30/2001 (3)
      - How can I get a snipe tool? - Michael Kiralla 16:17 12/31/2001 (0)
      - Re: You gotta be quicker than that...;-) - Ross in Marin 10:55 12/30/2001 (1)
        
        Uh, lemmesee... Winning. ;-) (nt) - Pete 3-5's 1-6 11:15 12/30/2001 (0)
- Febreze is great, but don't use it on the leather! (nt) - Shawn D. 21:29 12/29/2001 (0)
- Shampoo any carpeted surface... - RussC 20:40 12/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Shampoo any carpeted surface... - Ross in Marin 20:49 12/29/2001 (0)
- smells..? - jim in sd 19:53 12/29/2001 (0)
e36 (m3) side mirrors - chuck samaniego 19:36 12/29/2001 (0)
alternator output question.... - jim in sd 19:35 12/29/2001 (2)
- Alternator output should be 13.5 to 14.2 volts(nt) - Hugh in SD 21:37 12/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Alternator output should be 13.5 to 14.2 volts - jim in sd 21:44 12/29/2001 (0)
Liposuctioned bumper Trick - chuck samaniego 19:33 12/29/2001 (2)
- Re: Liposuctioned bumper Trick - Allen 22:18 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Liposuctioned bumper Trick - SeanMac 20:54 12/29/2001 (0)
tis repair cd forsale (url) - bmwman 18:58 12/29/2001 (0)
People who also own a Volvo...a ? re: switches (url) (pic) - Brandon 18:54 12/29/2001 (6)
- Maybe a General Motors switch will work? - Lars BendOr e12z 12:52 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Brandon, you need two of these switches... - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:33 12/30/2001 (4)
  - Thanks! and hey TC! What about BMW switches? - Brandon 09:54 12/30/2001 (3)
    - The row of Volvos is across from the Bimmers(more) - TC in Germany 10:13 12/30/2001 (2)
      - The Switches - Brandon 12:26 12/30/2001 (1)
        
        Roger !.........I'm on it !....... (nt) - TC in Germany 12:37 12/30/2001 (0)
Sunroof stuck open! I'll settle... - jonathan in Charlotte, NC 18:51 12/29/2001 (0)
Cap, rotor and wires? - Lou in San Diego 18:31 12/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Cap, rotor and wires? - jim in sd 18:35 12/29/2001 (0)
Bob G, did you get my e-mails? - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 17:25 12/29/2001 (0)
Tire chain questions - Mike W. 16:32 12/29/2001 (2)
- chains w/ 225-50-16, No way! - Ed 10:53 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Tire chain questions. - Will 00:35 12/30/2001 (0)
535i stalls, even at freeway speed - Bill Pollock 15:19 12/29/2001 (18)
- Re: 535i stalls, even at freeway speed - ran54 13:51 1/02/2002 (0)
- buy a back up ECU try it for a while it's worth it - BSAndy 533iauto 22:06 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: 535i stalls, even at freeway speed - BSAndy 533iauto 22:01 12/31/2001 (0)
- Could be O2 Sensor. - 85 Dave 07:18 12/30/2001 (0)
- Bill ,check the fuel pump in the tank - wavell 00:16 12/30/2001 (0)
- Check the coil or the 12 volts going to coil (more - Dakar Doug 20:03 12/29/2001 (0)
- If none of that works, my coil was acting similar - Don C 19:52 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: 535i stalls, even at freeway speed - Chris W. 19:50 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: 535i stalls, even at freeway speed - Bill Pollock 18:01 12/29/2001 (0)
- A freebie - underwater PNW 87-535is 17:13 12/29/2001 (0)
- My only other experience - underwater PNW 87-535is 17:11 12/29/2001 (0)
- Had A Similar Problem... - Manuel 17:05 12/29/2001 (0)
- Did you replace the Main Relay? (nt) - underwater PNW 87-535is 15:44 12/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Did you replace the Main Relay? - Bill Pollock 16:54 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: 535i stalls, even at freeway speed - Mark 15:44 12/29/2001 (2)
  - Re: 535i stalls, even at freeway speed - Bill Pollock 16:55 12/29/2001 (0)
  - Re: 535i stalls, even at freeway speed - Bill Pollock 16:55 12/29/2001 (0)
- ECU likely. resolder joints (NT) search archives - Dana R 15:27 12/29/2001 (0)
Water pump bolt snapped - Mike M 15:15 12/29/2001 (4)
- Break loosening or tightening? (nt) - underwater PNW 87-535is 15:43 12/29/2001 (3)
  - Re: Break loosening or tightening? - Mike M 17:36 12/29/2001 (2)
    - Re: Here's a trick way to remove broken bolts - Richard '83 533i Houston 07:42 12/30/2001 (1)
      - Re: Here's a trick way to remove broken bolts - Mike M 08:36 12/30/2001 (0)
3.46 diff. installed. big difference, 40 lbs less! (pic) - Duke, 85 M535i 15:11 12/29/2001 (6)
- Re: 3.46 diff. installed. big difference, 40 lbs l (pic) - rabmw 20:05 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: 3.46 diff. installed. big difference, 40 lbs l (pic) - Mark C 18:51 12/29/2001 (3)
  - Hey Mark.............. - Duke, 85 M535i 08:35 12/30/2001 (2)
    - Re: Hey Duke you should have a faster top speed ! - Mark C 20:06 12/30/2001 (0)
    - Re: I'm pulling about 3250 rpm... - Richard '83 533i Houston 10:23 12/30/2001 (0)
- Hey - Chris Graff 18:18 12/29/2001 (0)
what size are 528e pwr stng return hoses?TIA (nt) - a 14:50 12/29/2001 (1)
- Re: what size are 528e pwr stng return hoses?TIA - Mike M 13:19 12/30/2001 (0)
sunroof is crapping on my weekend.... - jonathan 14:33 12/29/2001 (0)
Roof Linar Paint?? - Erik 13:55 12/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Roof Linar Paint?? - jim in sd 16:44 12/29/2001 (0)
Rear defroster help - Dino 88 535is 12:40 12/29/2001 (2)
- How much snow do you have now? Check for power all - Michel 528e 21:44 12/29/2001 (0)
- Rear defroster is not noted for long life - Mike W. 16:37 12/29/2001 (0)
87 535 parts car (url) - Trent Cole 11:14 12/29/2001 (1)
- They want TRX's! - 5-5ers Pete 10:11 12/30/2001 (0)
Simularities/differences E28 and E30 2.7L '85? - Dusty 11:08 12/29/2001 (1)
- Same for your purposes (nt) - JamesM 12:27 12/29/2001 (0)
From E30 Board. Anyone have a carwash like this? (pic) (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 10:22 12/29/2001 (6)
- I knew there was a use for the US bumpers! (nt) - Wes 15:22 12/29/2001 (0)
- Prevent Rust....get a professional wash... - Brandon 13:34 12/29/2001 (0)
- Is that the brushless, hand-job only model? - Lars BendOr e12z 10:49 12/29/2001 (0)
- I'll give you a Moonroof for that...want to trade (nt) - TC in Germany 10:39 12/29/2001 (2)
  - Come on ! A "Moon" for a "Moon" ? (nt) - TC in Germany 10:40 12/29/2001 (1)
    - Re: Come on ! A "Moon" for a "Moon" ? - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 11:05 12/29/2001 (0)
80 528i, anyparts I can use on 87 325 or 87 535??? (nt) - E28 man 10:09 12/29/2001 (3)
- Re: 80 528i, anyparts I can use on 87 325 or 87 53 - a 11:07 12/29/2001 (2)
  - Re: The transmission with correct bellhousing (nt) - Richard '83 533i Houston 11:44 12/29/2001 (1)
    - Re: Clarification ...(more) - Richard '83 533i Houston 11:49 12/29/2001 (0)
Brilliant update on the heated seats..... (url) (pic) - Brandon 09:38 12/29/2001 (5)
- Thanks, Brandon - brian 08:57 12/31/2001 (0)
- A Tush Toaster in my 5er? Good thinkin' Brandon! - Dave in Dallas 12:21 12/29/2001 (0)
- What $ is involved? - Kevin Ellis - ATL area 10:41 12/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: What $ is involved? - Brandon 13:30 12/29/2001 (0)
- Brandon, thats pretty cool. But why don't you... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 10:17 12/29/2001 (0)
What should compression be for 86 535i - bedros 08:26 12/29/2001 (1)
- Re: What should compression be for 86 535i - Bob 10:40 12/29/2001 (0)
Does compression test reveal bad head. - bedros 08:22 12/29/2001 (2)
- What "guy" said that? If a radiator hose blew... - Shawn D. 08:31 12/29/2001 (1)
  - The last owner of the car. - bedros 09:14 12/29/2001 (0)
I've got the sunroof blues - jonathan 07:49 12/29/2001 (0)
85 535i transmission ? - poe 07:27 12/29/2001 (1)
- With ANY automatic tranny: running and in P or N (nt) - Shawn D. 08:08 12/29/2001 (0)
Dogbones - Nate in Phoenix 04:19 12/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Dogbones - Bob Duckworth 09:25 12/29/2001 (0)
528e Power Door Locks go bonkers on hot day - 10ispardner 00:46 12/29/2001 (0)
Fuel is not flowing from transfer pump - alekz-j 00:21 12/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Fuel is not flowing from transfer pump - a 05:54 12/29/2001 (0)
Clutch pedal overcentering spring. It does make a - difference. Brian 00:05 12/29/2001 (0)
Anybody heard of Phantom Radar Detectors - mike 23:50 12/28/2001 (0)
STILL CAN'T GET IT TO RUN RIGHT HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Dan Younes 23:13 12/28/2001 (8)
- bleed air out and bleed it out again car unleveled - BSAndy 533iauto 22:20 12/31/2001 (0)
- ANOTHER Q ABOUT BRAKE LINNING LIGHT????? - Dan Younes 09:35 12/29/2001 (2)
  - Re: ANOTHER Q ABOUT BRAKE LINNING LIGHT????? - a 10:19 12/29/2001 (1)
    - Re: ANOTHER Q ABOUT BRAKE LINNING LIGHT????? - Dan Younes 12:37 12/29/2001 (0)
- Thermostat in backward maybe? - rexmo 08:00 12/29/2001 (1)
  - Bosch Silber ??????????? - Dan Younes 09:29 12/29/2001 (0)
- Some more ideas... - Bob 23:40 12/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: Some more ideas...weak coil? - a 05:56 12/29/2001 (0)
OK...Survey...Take your car and have it weighed... - Duke, 85 M535i 22:42 12/28/2001 (10)
- 3020 7/8 fuel, me,tunes,air cond.system removed - BSAndy 533iauto 22:32 12/31/2001 (0)
- 84' 533=3067 lb's, 84' 528=2932 lb's (more) - Charles Gray 14:44 12/29/2001 (0)
- Come on Guys!..... Just go to the DUMP! - Lars BendOr e12z 10:57 12/29/2001 (0)
- Can weigh at truckstops, grain elevators, and... - Shawn D. 08:11 12/29/2001 (1)
  - BTW, my '57 Chevy = 3550, my '74 Class C RV = 7720 (nt) - Shawn D. 08:15 12/29/2001 (0)
- My Blue one weighs 3860 (without spoiler) (nt) - TC in Germany 01:36 12/29/2001 (1)
  - If I empty the ash tray - 3840 ! (nt) - TC in Germany 01:38 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: OK...Survey...Take your car and have it weighe - jim in sd 22:47 12/28/2001 (2)
  - With or without fuzzy dice on mirror? (nt) - Brandon 22:50 12/28/2001 (1)
    - What's wrong with F.D.? I have a dancing Elvis to (nt) - TC in Germany 01:42 12/29/2001 (0)
still working on 325e rough / low idle - Dusty 21:49 12/28/2001 (0)
FS or Trade: American Grills & Lights, mirror,more (url) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 21:38 12/28/2001 (5)
- He Brad..I'll send you $50 then throw it all away - Duke, 85 M535i 22:53 12/28/2001 (4)
  - Make it a glass moonroof, and I'll think about it (url) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 13:39 12/29/2001 (0)
  - Duke/TC, how 'bout this? - Rich in Virginny 23:42 12/28/2001 (2)
    - I think the Germans would be unhappy with US look (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 08:28 12/29/2001 (1)
      - Re: I wouldn't be too sure about that Duke ... - Richard '83 533i Houston 10:50 12/30/2001 (0)
WTB or trade for: Rear defroster button (url) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 21:29 12/28/2001 (3)
- Brad; have the button in two colors,which do Uwant (url) - rabmw 21:34 12/28/2001 (2)
  - That was quick! Bob, I've sent you an e-mail (nt) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 21:40 12/28/2001 (1)
    - Brad; as of now no post at rabmw@hotmail.com - rabmw 22:19 12/28/2001 (0)
bosch platinum plugs..rough idle Any suggestions? - Dusty 21:16 12/28/2001 (12)
- eliminate the wire loom and seperate the wires - BSAndy 533iauto 22:38 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: Bosch Silvers only. (url) - Trent Cole 11:12 12/29/2001 (0)
- Its been known for years . . . Bosch plats suck. - Brian 22:52 12/28/2001 (3)
  - Re: ok Bsch P's suk i took them out ...but!! - Dusty 23:28 12/28/2001 (2)
    - Sure, here's some ideas . . . - Brian 23:54 12/28/2001 (1)
      - Re: Brian i have never seen this read pls - Dusty 02:07 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: bosch platinum plugs..rough idle Any suggestio - Pete L 22:42 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: bosch platinum plugs..rough idle Any suggestio - Pete L 22:37 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re:jim in sd does this help? - Dusty 21:34 12/28/2001 (1)
  - Re:jim in sd does this help? - rahman 11:25 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: bosch platinum plugs..rough idle Any suggestio - jim in sd 21:19 12/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: bosch platinum plugs..rough idle Any suggestio - Dusty 21:26 12/28/2001 (0)
life span on 535is oil pump, years &miles - wavell 20:10 12/28/2001 (2)
- Thats truly good news - BSAndy 533iauto 22:26 12/31/2001 (0)
- same pump as in my 533i, 18 years, 438,000 miles - Jim Eagan 20:25 12/28/2001 (0)
German First Aid Kits anybody (w/ E28 Bracket) ? (pic) - TC in Germany 19:12 12/28/2001 (0)
Need 528e '85 ICU, or swap for 318i '87 (nt) - Michel 528e 18:38 12/28/2001 (1)
- I should have the ICU;send me #'s on it to be sure - rabmw 21:01 12/28/2001 (0)
Installing clutch ped overcentering spring. Qs - Brian 18:34 12/28/2001 (6)
- Re: Installing clutch ped overcentering spring. Qs - Bill 19:00 12/28/2001 (5)
  - What the adjustment does. - Paul 13:39 1/02/2002 (0)
  - Is that a necessary part... - Greg T 21:59 12/28/2001 (3)
    - W/o helper spring cruise control might not work... - RonW 03:21 12/29/2001 (0)
    - Yes and no. - Brian 00:21 12/29/2001 (0)
    - Yes and no. - Brian 00:16 12/29/2001 (0)
My M535i's weight = 3220 lbs.....not bad huh. - Duke, 85 M535i 18:26 12/28/2001 (7)
- Duke's is only 2880 without driver :-) LOL (nt) - TC in Germany 10:43 12/29/2001 (0)
- Too heavy,Duke;my'85 was only 3110 in track trim - rabmw 21:04 12/28/2001 (3)
  - What is track trim?...no interior? (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 22:43 12/28/2001 (2)
    - Re: What is track trim?...no interior? - rabmw 02:57 12/29/2001 (1)
      - Re: What is track trim?...no interior? - Tim In NJ 03:39 12/29/2001 (0)
- Your car is still heavier than a 533i-move aside! (nt) - f1reverb 18:41 12/28/2001 (1)
  - What is you weight??.. (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 22:44 12/28/2001 (0)
318i idle control module in 528e (just found out) - Michel 528e 18:20 12/28/2001 (2)
- Re: 318i idle control module in 528e (just found o - Bob 23:47 12/28/2001 (1)
  - Thanks for the input, Bob (nt) - Michel 528e 20:52 12/29/2001 (0)
rear diff noise - Paulie 18:16 12/28/2001 (3)
- Re: rear diff noise - jim in sd 21:22 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: rear diff noise - rabmw 21:09 12/28/2001 (0)
- Don't have answer to your question, but - Michel 528e 18:23 12/28/2001 (0)
qUESTION FOR GORDON L.......... - jIMMY D 17:22 12/28/2001 (2)
- You got it, factory fuel pressure is 3.0 bar! - Gordon L 17:53 12/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: You got it, factory fuel pressure is 3.0 bar! - Jimmy D 19:34 12/28/2001 (0)
turn signal ? - Gregg 17:03 12/28/2001 (1)
- I'd suspect a bad ground path (more) - Shawn D. 17:23 12/28/2001 (0)
Won't make Bay Area E28 meet... (url) - RussC 16:14 12/28/2001 (2)
- CANCELED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - jay 18:40 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Won't make Bay Area E28 meet... - jay 17:09 12/28/2001 (0)
trans stuck in reverse - Eldodog 16:09 12/28/2001 (0)
Duke ! Answer your email ! (nt) - TC in Germany 15:41 12/28/2001 (3)
- Think he's in the garage strokin' his valve cover? - Dave in Dallas 17:21 12/28/2001 (2)
  - Garage hell...Its in my bedroom...move over wife! (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 18:28 12/28/2001 (0)
  - YOU KNOW IT BABY!!!!! (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 17:22 12/28/2001 (0)
Brake Booster replacement - Satchmo '84 533i 14:55 12/28/2001 (3)
- Re: Brake Booster replacement - Pete L 22:51 12/28/2001 (0)
- Booster @ alloembmwparts.com = 261.00 (nt) (nt) - Jerrard Holland 19:21 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Brake Booster replacement - Brian 15:18 12/28/2001 (0)
Help! Failed Emissions! - eddie in Seattle 14:50 12/28/2001 (4)
- Re: Help! Failed Emissions! - Brandon 10:03 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Help! Failed Emissions! - Stew 23:05 12/28/2001 (0)
- "grins"......cheat.. - jim in sd 22:39 12/28/2001 (0)
- You've given us some good data to start with... - Shawn D. 17:20 12/28/2001 (0)
Carfax, please - Lexington KY 528e 14:39 12/28/2001 (2)
- Re: Carfax, please - Pete, now w/only 3 - 5ers 20:15 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Carfax, please - Pete, now w/only 4 - 5ers 20:03 12/28/2001 (0)
GREG T from Knoxville....Tri-Flo? - Artie 14:28 12/28/2001 (1)
- Not yet... - Greg T 14:52 12/28/2001 (0)
Am I paying too much for insurance? - Jay-z 14:24 12/28/2001 (14)
- 230 a month 16/male 5speed full coverage (nt) - Dan Younes 23:15 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Am I paying too much for insurance? - Brandon 22:47 12/28/2001 (0)
- I pay less than $40/month for liability coverage.. - Mark 20:50 12/28/2001 (0)
- The virtue of being old and slow. - Jerrard Holland 19:25 12/28/2001 (0)
- You don't provide enough info to answer your . . . - f1reverb 18:38 12/28/2001 (3)
  - f1reverb is an insurance GOD - listen to him (eom) - Rich in Virginny 21:39 12/28/2001 (1)
    - And quite funny, too. :) - Rich in Virginny 21:41 12/28/2001 (0)
  - Rubber hose!? You CA guys are tough, I have some - Bob C WNC 85 635 21:15 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Am I paying too much for insurance? - andyman 18:29 12/28/2001 (3)
  - So Andy pays for his sister's insurance/ (nt) - f1reverb 18:44 12/28/2001 (1)
    - Re: So Andy pays for his sister's insurance/ - andyman 23:39 12/28/2001 (0)
  - and - andyman 18:30 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Am I paying too much for insurance? - bedros 15:32 12/28/2001 (0)
- I'm also 22 and pay $166 a month with full cov. - Jim Eagan 15:12 12/28/2001 (0)
Best tires - Patrick Donicht 13:55 12/28/2001 (5)
- Thanks group! - Patrick Donicht 12:05 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Best tires - rabmw 21:18 12/28/2001 (0)
- What I've run and run now... (pic) - Shawn D. 16:53 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: I'm runnig Bridgestone RE730s ... - Richard '83 533i Houston 16:11 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Best tires (pic) - Raj 15:19 12/28/2001 (0)
Why do I occaisonally get a smoke bomb - when starting the car? 13:48 12/28/2001 (7)
- Valve seals... grey-blue and on almost every start - Lars BendOr e12z 11:03 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Why do I occaisonally get a smoke bomb - andyman 18:31 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Why do I occaisonally get a smoke bomb - Raj 15:12 12/28/2001 (0)
- What color smoke? Blue could be valve guide... - Dave in Dallas 14:18 12/28/2001 (3)
  - Color is whiiiittte and thickkkkk. - but not every time.Sometimes weeks apart 19:04 12/28/2001 (1)
    - Re: Sounds like condensation burning off... - Richard '83 533i Houston 11:33 12/29/2001 (0)
  - Err...that would be HEAD gasket. - Dave in Dallas 14:18 12/28/2001 (0)
Rear Diff questions - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 13:30 12/28/2001 (8)
- Re: Rear Diff questions - rabmw 21:27 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Rear Diff questions - SeanMac 13:38 12/28/2001 (6)
  - Re: Rear Diff questions - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 13:44 12/28/2001 (5)
    - Re: Rear Diff questions - SeanMac 14:07 12/28/2001 (4)
      - Re: Rear Diff questions - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 14:18 12/28/2001 (3)
        
        Tony, I'm sure you know but if looking at E30... - Dave in Dallas 14:32 12/28/2001 (2)
        
        What about 4 cylinder Euro 520 diffs - Mike W. 22:09 12/28/2001 (0)
        
        Yes, I am aware. It's from a 325ix (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 15:47 12/28/2001 (0)
E28 Euro-Light set FS, pix is ready, actual set ! (url) (pic) - TC in Germany 13:17 12/28/2001 (6)
- Sorry...That set sold too. - Snooze - U - Lose.... (nt) - TC in Germany 14:33 12/29/2001 (0)
- Got one still left ............ - TC in Germany 08:39 12/29/2001 (0)
- This set is SOLD ! (nt) - TC in Germany 15:38 12/28/2001 (0)
- Cost?... - Greg T 14:18 12/28/2001 (2)
  - send me an email :-) (nt) - TC in Germany 14:25 12/28/2001 (1)
    - Re: send me an email :-) - chuck samaniego 22:08 12/28/2001 (0)
Annoying Brake Lining Wear Indicator Light - mike d. 13:14 12/28/2001 (4)
- OR check connection at wheel, and or replace it. - Bob C WNC 85 635 21:21 12/28/2001 (0)
- If you pay attention to your pads regularly... - Shawn D. 13:20 12/28/2001 (2)
  - OK. Twist my arm! - mike d. 16:35 12/28/2001 (1)
    - In human factors, that's called "habituation" (m) - Shawn D. 17:34 12/28/2001 (0)
Glass roof wanted (nt) - Sluf2 12:03 12/28/2001 (10)
- You and 200 others....Contact TC in Germany... (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 13:57 12/28/2001 (9)
  - Excuse me sir, that would be 199 others! ... - Dave in Dallas 14:29 12/28/2001 (6)
    - Re: The list will cull down when some find out.. - Richard '83 533i Houston 16:17 12/28/2001 (5)
      - Your looking at $700-800 for the baby....more - Duke, 85 M535i 17:11 12/28/2001 (4)
        
        $2,500 option - really ? Any proof ? - Jim Butterworth 20:16 12/29/2001 (2)
        
        I don't have proof, but, $2100 quoted in '89... - RussC 20:47 12/29/2001 (1)
        
        Geez - yes, I believe you ! (nt) - Jim Butterworth 19:23 1/03/2002 (0)
        
        HolySh$t, I might sell mine for that!!!!!!!!!!! - Brad 00:04 12/29/2001 (0)
  - Sluf2 is #14 on the list (nt) - TC in Germany 14:09 12/28/2001 (1)
    - Well I went from 198 to 14 maybe there is hope (nt) - Sluf2 15:01 12/28/2001 (0)
Original list price - Ross in Marin 11:55 12/28/2001 (13)
- $25,100 for 83' e with auto and leather (nt) - Anthony 02:27 12/29/2001 (0)
- Someone posted a road test (528) a few weeks ago - Bob C WNC 85 635 21:25 12/28/2001 (0)
- For my 1974 2002 sticker was $5402 (nt) - f1reverb 18:52 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Original list price - Ross in Marin 15:43 12/28/2001 (6)
  - $39900 @ East Bay BMW for 535is in '89... - RussC 20:51 12/29/2001 (0)
  - I have the window sticker in the files & it was... - Dave in Dallas 17:31 12/28/2001 (4)
    - Re: I have the window sticker in the files & i - Ross in Marin 18:01 12/28/2001 (0)
    - That's $60,597 in 2001 dollars! (more) (url) - Shawn D. 17:47 12/28/2001 (2)
      - Actually, today's cars seem pretty cheap compared (url) - to the 80's. Brian 18:23 12/28/2001 (1)
        
        B/c every1 was doing coke & junk bonds, so... (url) - Rich in Virginny 21:48 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Original list price - Carl 15:37 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Original list price - Mark 12:01 12/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: Original list price - a 18:02 12/28/2001 (0)
New Year's Drive around Lake Conroe area - donpeak 11:54 12/28/2001 (0)
Need Advice on Good Torque-Wrench (a gift to self) - jonathan carr 11:23 12/28/2001 (8)
- NB: Sears warranty is for 90 days only! (I know) - Ken M 22:22 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Need Advice on Good Torque-Wrench (a gift to s - rabmw 21:31 12/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Need Advice on Good Torque-Wrench (a gift to s - Bob 11:55 12/28/2001 (3)
  - AND... - Bob 11:59 12/28/2001 (2)
    - Re: AND... - jonathan carr 12:11 12/28/2001 (1)
      - www.harborfreight.com (more) (url) - Bob 23:44 12/28/2001 (0)
- Going thru that myself - Bob C WNC 85 635 11:44 12/28/2001 (1)
  - Hard to believe, but I was mistaken - Bob C WNC 85 635 21:02 12/28/2001 (0)
Now the brake light {argh} and updates - Frank in PA 11:13 12/28/2001 (5)
- SI lights... - RonW 14:40 12/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: SI lights... - Frank in PA 06:09 1/01/2002 (0)
- Re: Now the brake light {argh} and updates - Bob Sutterfield 12:56 12/28/2001 (2)
  - Re: Now the brake light {argh} and updates - Frank in PA 06:21 1/01/2002 (0)
  - Re: Now the brake light {argh} and updates - Frank in PA 06:12 1/01/2002 (0)
WTB: 533 Exhaust heat sheild & Euro low beam glass - StanW (seattle) 10:52 12/28/2001 (1)
- Here it is: - Bob 12:01 12/28/2001 (0)
Pictures of my E28 Euro-Lights, FS, coming soon ! - TC in Germany 10:41 12/28/2001 (8)
- Can I Send You Some US Spec Headlights??? - Tim In NJ 12:51 12/28/2001 (1)
  - Funny....Thats how I got my M535i here..mit no Fed (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 13:59 12/28/2001 (0)
- Owh Owh...I want one...I want one...... (nt) - Duke - M535i 10:50 12/28/2001 (5)
  - Cut it out Duke. This is for us Hardcore BMW fans (nt) - TC in Germany 10:58 12/28/2001 (4)
    - I'll show you something HARDCORE!! (nt) - Duke - M535i 11:07 12/28/2001 (2)
      - Please, no adult pictures in this forum (nt) - TC in Germany 11:20 12/28/2001 (1)
        
        Remenber Top...I've seen you naked....scarry!! (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 14:00 12/28/2001 (0)
    - I'll show you something HARDCORE!! (nt) - Duke - M535i 11:03 12/28/2001 (0)
Best place to buy Magnecor wires? - Eddie in Seattle 10:40 12/28/2001 (2)
- Re: Best place to buy Magnecor wires? - rabmw 21:38 12/28/2001 (0)
- Apex Performance = 15% under retail for Magnecor (url) - Phaedrus 13:03 12/28/2001 (0)
Thrust Arms/ Control Arms replace - SeanMac 10:34 12/28/2001 (5)
- Re: Thrust Arms/ Control Arms replace - EdP. 12:13 12/28/2001 (0)
- Just be sure - Bob 12:05 12/28/2001 (2)
  - Re: Just be sure - SeanMac 12:17 12/28/2001 (1)
    - Re: Buy Paul Grey's urethane bushings... - Richard '83 533i Houston 10:32 12/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Thrust Arms/ Control Arms replace - Brandon 11:00 12/28/2001 (0)
524td block warmer question - grimbotim 09:40 12/28/2001 (7)
- Re: 524td block warmer question - Carl 15:42 12/28/2001 (0)
- How cold is cold? Mine starts fine down to 20 deg - Pat in Seattle 12:06 12/28/2001 (2)
  - Re: How cold is cold? Mine starts fine down to 20 - grimbotim 14:28 12/28/2001 (1)
    - Glow plugs are KEY (more) - Pat in Seattle 03:37 12/29/2001 (0)
- Re: 524td block warmer question -