The 7 Series E23 Forum

Rim fitting question (pic) - BMW1066 2008-01-13 11:51:06 (209 views)
- Will 16x7 on 225/55/16 with offset 20... - ssf1342 2008-01-18 03:30:30 (84 views)
  - Re: Will 16x7 on 225/55/16 with offset 20... - ericcue 2008-01-18 18:57:33 (71 views)
- Re: Rim fitting question - ericcue 2008-01-14 13:26:44 (96 views)
- Re: Rim fitting question - pouvoir 2008-01-13 12:44:37 (107 views)
  - Thanks that's great (nt) - BMW1066 2008-01-13 17:20:31 (80 views)
    - Offset 20 or less and hubcentric bushings needed (nt) - Area52 2008-01-13 20:03:16 (93 views)
      - The 8 X 17 version of these Style 66 should work... - Vern 2008-01-13 23:14:45 (82 views)

Oil Cooler Capacity? - Hitmanx 2008-01-10 12:51:39 (90 views)
- from the manual - kff 2008-01-10 18:25:44 (75 views)
  - If you switch to synthetic oil, make your first oil change - Vern 2008-01-18 15:00:26 (71 views)
  - Re: from the manual - Hitmanx 2008-01-10 22:40:10 (82 views)
  - I don't think the cooler drains normally does it? Need to look at mine. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-10 20:54:39 (78 views)
    - Unfortunately...no - Area52 2008-01-10 21:30:45 (86 views)

Hello, new member here... - ssf1342 2008-01-13 19:11:17 (125 views)
- Howdy...! Welcome to the Forum...If your sure its oil - wabiker 2008-01-13 22:18:37 (89 views)
  - Hmmm, since you mentioned it... - ssf1342 2008-01-14 19:28:31 (98 views)
    - Generally speaking... Black smoke would indicate a Fuel/mixture issue - wabiker 2008-01-14 23:21:51 (107 views)
      - In that case... - ssf1342 2008-01-17 03:30:27 (77 views)
        
        Just curious....I see that you changed the Plugs/wires... - wabiker 2008-01-17 09:03:11 (70 views)
        
        Haven't verified yet... - ssf1342 2008-01-18 02:35:40 (76 views)
  - Think you got to pull the head to do the guide seals. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-13 23:45:28 (79 views)
    - Oil can only come up from bellow or down from above... - charlie 2008-01-14 02:41:11 (83 views)
      - But how do you pull the rockers and springs to get to the seals? Not easy. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-14 13:33:03 (86 views)
        
        We use a push down lever, like bottling home made beer...oh yeah. - charlie 2008-01-14 17:11:20 (85 views)
        
        Can you by it? Do you have a picture? Sounds very neat. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-14 21:37:26 (67 views)
        So the rig does it without bothering the rocker? Sounds great. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-14 21:27:57 (79 views)
        
        Roy the rockers still have to be removed... - charlie 2008-01-14 23:28:31 (74 views)
        
        How do you pull the rear rocker shafts then? (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-15 13:30:49 (71 views)
        
        If by 'pull' you mean remove... we just use spanners or whatever.. - charlie 2008-01-15 17:00:53 (81 views)
        
        I have done a head on an M30 engine myself. The rockers are on the rocker shafts - Roy In GA 2008-01-16 12:36:35 (76 views)
        
        Rocker go on rocker shafts on all motors to my knowledge - charlie 2008-01-16 16:50:49 (70 views)
        
        Since oiling is with 1 & 2 plug, rear shafts can remain in place. - charlie 2008-01-16 21:31:53 (72 views)
        
        Collets not cotters, the little split retainers... (nt) - charlie 2008-01-14 17:55:51 (81 views)

Heater Valve - mtechnik3 2008-01-15 10:00:30 (107 views)
- Item 8. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-01-17 11:13:12 (67 views)
- 64 11 1 376 321 Water Valve, I did not see it on the - kff 2008-01-15 10:40:36 (66 views)
  - don't know what happened with below post. - mtechnik3 2008-01-15 13:52:22 (93 views)
    - Re: don't know what happened with below post. - kff 2008-01-15 15:05:16 (85 views)
      - That would explain why the car is soaked - mtechnik3 2008-01-15 21:55:15 (73 views)
  - Re: 64 11 1 376 321 Water Valve, I did not see it on the (nt) - mtechnik3 2008-01-15 11:49:33 (74 views)

Air Dam Mounting - bvachon 2008-01-16 20:27:51 (77 views)

Radiator Shield From Wind Shield - Oka 2008-01-15 00:40:37 (71 views)
- Re: Radiator Shield From Wind Shield - madeyes 2008-01-15 04:20:27 (59 views)
  - Re: Radiator Shield From Wind Shield - Oka 2008-01-15 20:22:56 (70 views)
    - Re: Radiator Shield From Wind Shield - Area52 2008-01-15 20:53:58 (56 views)
      - Re: Radiator Shield From Wind Shield - Oka 2008-01-16 01:24:56 (43 views)
        
        Re: Radiator Shield From Wind Shield - robert00 2008-01-16 04:31:55 (71 views)
        
        Re: Radiator Shield From Wind Shield - Oka 2008-01-16 12:47:29 (52 views)

Cloned BBS Front Air Dam is ON! Those of you who are confirmed - Draleu 2008-01-16 00:09:54 (126 views)

Best place to order H&R springs? - Hitmanx 2008-01-11 14:28:58 (88 views)
- Re: Best place to order H&R springs? - hartac54 2008-01-13 12:02:02 (96 views)
  - Re: Best place to order H&R springs? - ssf1342 2008-01-13 18:43:05 (59 views)

Motronic 1.0 Adaptive, Design III injectors, and AFM air bypass screw (url) - cambridge 2007-12-30 17:25:39 (205 views)
- Good idea to adjust afm after injector swap. (url) - demet 2008-01-01 22:38:14 (178 views)
  - Excellent! - cambridge 2008-01-01 23:06:32 (93 views)
    - This worked very well. Thanks! (nt) - cambridge 2008-01-12 20:42:24 (82 views)
- BTDT... - Area52 2007-12-31 16:53:27 (124 views)
  - Bosch 0 280 155 700 - cambridge 2007-12-31 20:32:52 (125 views)
    - Re: Bosch 0 280 155 700 - Area52 2007-12-31 22:39:58 (112 views)
      - 6/86 build date (url) - cambridge 2008-01-01 08:39:45 (101 views)
      - Forgot to add... - Area52 2007-12-31 22:51:14 (131 views)
        
        Interesting... my regulator is also at 33 psi - cambridge 2008-01-12 20:59:46 (91 views)
        You should have almost no pressure on the regulator outlet - Roy In GA 2008-01-03 01:33:33 (83 views)
        
        3bar? (url) - Roy In GA 2008-01-03 01:36:51 (88 views)
        
        Installed (long) - cambridge 2008-01-01 12:44:23 (150 views)
        
        Sorry but, perfect is possible...electric liquid smooth as silk - charlie 2008-01-01 17:50:54 (117 views)
        
        I'll keep after it... vacuum gauge hints? - cambridge 2008-01-01 22:56:39 (111 views)
        
        Perfection is relative, all factors considered... (nt) - charlie 2008-01-02 00:15:51 (89 views)
        
        Oops... - charlie 2008-01-02 00:54:30 (94 views)
        
        Compression... - Area52 2008-01-01 16:52:40 (82 views)
        
        Oh well.... - cambridge 2008-01-01 22:29:50 (91 views)
        
        You might want to check compression again, but - Area52 2008-01-02 20:44:24 (95 views)
        
        Re: Installed (long) - Area52 2008-01-01 13:18:19 (106 views)
        
        turbine quest - cambridge 2008-01-01 15:22:37 (107 views)
        
        Just in case... - Area52 2008-01-01 17:01:57 (101 views)
        
        I had a head leak in my old 76. I let it set overnight and took out the plugs, I - Roy In GA 2008-01-03 01:44:41 (107 views)
        
        Good tip Roy! (nt) - Area52 2008-01-03 18:19:04 (71 views)

COOLANT ALL OVER THE PLACE,, NEED HELP - 944s 2008-01-11 23:41:23 (140 views)
- Connection 7 or 14? (url) - Roy In GA 2008-01-12 15:51:06 (127 views)
- Sounds to me like a blown head gasket, maybe not... - charlie 2008-01-12 03:31:57 (119 views)
  - A headgasket would probably be a white cloud out the exhaust pipe. Which - Roy In GA 2008-01-12 15:48:07 (104 views)
    - Re: A headgasket would probably be a white cloud out the exhaust pipe. Which - 944s 2008-01-12 20:47:37 (104 views)

Where to find 745i head gasket? - pouvoir 2008-01-11 03:46:01 (88 views)
- Re: Where to find 745i head gasket? - sfdon 2008-01-11 10:12:18 (112 views)
  - Re: Where to find 745i head gasket? - pouvoir 2008-01-11 12:45:33 (55 views)

Help needed... trying to clear rear s/roof drains - charlie 2008-01-08 19:16:55 (123 views)
- Check your taillight gaskets- - stevebu 2008-01-09 11:19:27 (88 views)
- Charlie...is this it? (url) - Area52 2008-01-08 20:06:43 (126 views)
  - Quite so, seems there is an inner / outer trim... - charlie 2008-01-08 23:02:51 (93 views)
    - If memory serves... - cambridge 2008-01-09 15:58:01 (94 views)
      - Short reply... Leak possibly coming from other source.. - charlie 2008-01-10 01:33:50 (87 views)
        
        Charlir- park the car on a slope or jack up the front of - sfdon 2008-01-10 10:48:14 (77 views)
        
        Hang on a minute, what are 'rockers' and were do I drill.. - charlie 2008-01-10 22:05:15 (71 views)
        
        rockers have the drains for sunroof - below the door sill (nt) - sfdon 2008-01-10 22:35:49 (81 views)
        
        Should have known... pics and stories in 'Search'... (nt) - charlie 2008-01-11 01:44:31 (77 views)
        
        Drain not blocked... water test shows rocker drains ok.. - charlie 2008-01-11 01:54:41 (102 views)
      - The screw holding the panel is behind the side of the seat. - kff 2008-01-09 20:54:49 (85 views)

Fan of the Heater ! - Tamer 2008-01-10 10:16:29 (96 views)
- Try looking up the ETM on e38.org/e23 . The US wiring may be similar. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-10 16:51:38 (66 views)
- Power Steering - Tamer 2008-01-10 10:20:15 (93 views)
  - Check first the drive belt is not loose and slipping.. - charlie 2008-01-10 17:03:19 (70 views)
  - Re: Power Steering - charlie 2008-01-10 16:59:15 (64 views)

1980 engine VS. 1983 - pouvoir 2008-01-07 10:56:44 (104 views)
- What motor is it? - stevebu 2008-01-07 14:18:52 (95 views)
  - Re: What motor is it? - pouvoir 2008-01-07 18:52:20 (92 views)
    - firstfives.org - stevebu 2008-01-08 06:52:00 (97 views)
    - The 83 is a Motronic head and the other is L-jet. The P/Ns are different but I - Roy In GA 2008-01-07 22:27:47 (85 views)
      - Re: The 83 is a Motronic head and the other is L-jet. The P/Ns are different but - pouvoir 2008-01-08 00:16:54 (74 views)
        
        The amount of work is far too great. You are much better off just buying - Vern 2008-01-08 00:39:47 (104 views)
        
        Easy and cheap.... Just buy the big nut from BMW - sfdon 2008-01-09 20:05:28 (75 views)

Interesting new situation... - charlie 2008-01-08 23:12:07 (118 views)
- That means you have a bigger vacuum leak(s) than the leak from the oil - Draleu 2008-01-08 23:23:00 (92 views)
  - Good call, I was not prepared to go that far... - charlie 2008-01-09 01:12:52 (84 views)

Sunroof lining repair / removal... full story (easy) - charlie 2008-01-08 03:13:49 (137 views)

What fluids to use in manual transmission and rear end? - HC 2008-01-05 13:33:38 (89 views)
- Folks like RedLine MTL in the tranny but this stuff will - kff 2008-01-05 14:28:08 (131 views)
  - Remember to take out the Tranny fill plug before draining. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-05 16:20:40 (83 views)
    - How much does it hold? Thanks (nt) - HC 2008-01-06 17:27:58 (62 views)
      - More than 1 qt each, less than 2 qts each and since you - kff 2008-01-06 20:54:34 (57 views)
  - Thanks Will do! (nt) - HC 2008-01-05 14:41:30 (70 views)
    - Read this (url) - wabiker 2008-01-06 23:26:36 (85 views)

Differential cover for '83 733i - scott733i 2008-01-05 21:45:47 (72 views)
- Re: Differential cover for '83 733i - jlund 2008-01-06 00:22:12 (70 views)
- did ya try Maxmillian Importing?? (url) - wabiker 2008-01-05 23:09:10 (87 views)

(Rant) Does ANYbody sell/make a DECENT hose clamp anymore - wabiker 2008-01-04 14:01:05 (93 views)
- You asked I deliver :) Guranteed the best darn hose clamps that you can crank. (pic) - Draleu 2008-01-04 15:23:31 (250 views)
  - look fancy, how well do they hold?? Cuz Im wanna set my My Truck too.... (nt) - wabiker 2008-01-05 22:13:15 (93 views)
    - I'll get a list of the sizes I need and fire it off to ya for a Price list. (nt) - wabiker 2008-01-05 22:45:20 (76 views)

Querie re: Kevins m30 idle & running issues... - charlie 2008-01-01 07:27:41 (126 views)
- Good recap Charlie.... - Area52 2008-01-01 10:41:26 (88 views)
  - Your pump will at best put out what the back pressure regulator lets it. - Roy In GA 2008-01-04 00:16:19 (66 views)
    - Thanks Roy... - Area52 2008-01-04 19:14:14 (58 views)

Looking For Two Fan Blower Brushes - Oka 2008-01-02 23:04:48 (83 views)
- You could cut down larger ones with a fine hacksaw to the - Roy In GA 2008-01-04 00:27:54 (60 views)
  - Re: You could cut down larger ones with a fine hacksaw to the - Oka 2008-01-04 15:15:09 (81 views)

745 turbo - my406cid 2008-01-02 20:44:28 (134 views)
- Car is in default limp home mode - gear with A inside dash light is on will (pic) - Draleu 2008-01-02 22:42:08 (163 views)
  - Re: Car is in default limp home mode - gear with A inside dash light is on will - Hitmanx 2008-01-04 09:34:56 (86 views)
    - from Demet- factory repair manual for this... - sfdon 2008-01-04 11:28:29 (83 views)

Found my idle engine miss problem... - Area52 2007-12-27 22:56:16 (283 views)
- Hmmm, mebbe I should get off my ass and swap in the New one I got sitting on the - wabiker 2007-12-28 17:59:21 (102 views)
  - Yeah get off ya ass and take a photo that header bearing thingo... - charlie 2007-12-28 18:13:24 (103 views)
    - Theres yer Problem Charlie... Frapper grease dont belong in the Fridge... - wabiker 2007-12-28 18:22:35 (102 views)
      - Your point being... - charlie 2007-12-29 04:53:22 (105 views)
        
        Re: Your point being... - Area52 2007-12-29 11:20:17 (139 views)
        
        I am glad your mystery is solved... but - charlie 2007-12-29 16:09:26 (104 views)
        
        Re: I am glad your mystery is solved... but - Area52 2007-12-30 11:43:08 (111 views)
- I heard fraptionating grease is good on muffler bearings :-D (nt) - Vern 2007-12-28 10:37:35 (99 views)
- Get out of here, is there a baffle in the header pipe... (nt) - charlie 2007-12-28 00:58:42 (101 views)
  - Changed out 82 3.5 motor to 86 3.5 start and idle problems - Steve 735i 82 2007-12-30 02:46:28 (102 views)
    - How's it go after exhaust manifold change? - charlie 2007-12-30 06:16:40 (108 views)
      - Changed manifold. Will idle (just) but still rough running (pic) - Steve 735i 82 2007-12-30 08:12:10 (183 views)
        
        Look to top of page sticky post by Vern... Enginebay components - charlie 2007-12-30 17:34:18 (103 views)
        
        Still not good but compression good on all cyls runs rough still - Steve 735i 82 2007-12-30 23:40:51 (116 views)
        
        Comp is good, ok time to roll the sleeves up... - charlie 2007-12-31 02:03:28 (89 views)
        
        Re: Changed manifold. Just reading much this site temp sensor and ,,, are 84 - Steve 735i 82 2007-12-30 10:05:09 (91 views)
        
        Verify #6 injector is clicking and not plugged... - Area52 2007-12-30 11:47:54 (93 views)
        
        You guys are good. Now running well but idles too high - Steve 735i 82 2007-12-31 00:50:45 (120 views)
        
        Steve!.... - Area52 2007-12-31 16:43:19 (91 views)
        
        Will attend to fast idle problem tomorrow after test drive - Steve 735i 82 2008-01-01 03:10:24 (109 views)
        
        Hows the view from the top... not bad eh.. - charlie 2007-12-31 02:17:18 (124 views)
        
        Re: It purrs and it roars ... Running real well now Thanks guys - Steve 735i 82 2008-01-02 21:41:59 (135 views)
        
        Most excellent!... - Area52 2008-01-03 21:33:59 (82 views)
        Item 6 I think is the idle screw like on my 81 735i. Sounds like you found it. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-01-03 01:21:34 (113 views)
        
        Re: Item 6 I think is the idle screw like on my 81 735i. Sounds like you found it. - Area52 2008-01-03 21:35:41 (75 views)

Will a 84 733 ABS Control Module work in an 85 735i ? - dtm1962 2008-01-03 00:49:21 (79 views)
- Yes. 9-82 on is the same. (nt) - kff 2008-01-03 11:27:53 (66 views)

Looking For Blower Fan Transistor (pic) (url) - Oka 2007-12-26 22:04:47 (197 views)
- How about 2N3055? - cambridge 2007-12-27 11:06:16 (87 views)
  - 2N3055 is correct and still available at R/S (nt) - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i & 84 633CSi 2008-01-03 07:11:32 (91 views)
- Re: Looking For Blower Fan Transistor - jlund 2007-12-26 23:11:00 (86 views)
  - Re: Looking For Blower Fan Transistor - Oka 2007-12-27 00:11:22 (80 views)
    - Re: I had better learn how to read. - jlund 2007-12-27 11:28:37 (81 views)
      - Oops. Am Lost. - Oka 2007-12-27 14:12:59 (94 views)
      - RadioShack.com has the 2N3055 for $2.29 (url) - cambridge 2007-12-27 12:01:25 (97 views)
        
        Anchorage Radio Shark Was Out Of 2N3055 Since 2003 - Oka 2007-12-27 14:23:15 (109 views)
        
        2N3055 / 2N3771 - cambridge 2007-12-27 18:01:38 (101 views)
        
        Re: 2N3055 / 2N3771 - Oka 2007-12-27 19:55:14 (78 views)
        
        check your mail... (nt) - cambridge 2007-12-28 12:56:57 (88 views)