The 7 Series E23 Forum

m106 camshaft design ? - jarni2 2007-12-03 04:54:47 (106 views)
- Re: m106 camshaft design ? - Hitmanx 2008-01-14 22:19:00 (31 views)
- Re: m106 camshaft design ? (pic) - sfdon 2007-12-03 20:20:28 (155 views)
  - Re: m106 camshaft design ? - Hitmanx 2007-12-04 06:03:19 (54 views)
- Re: m106 camshaft design ? - Hitmanx 2007-12-03 09:54:10 (97 views)
  - Re: m106 camshaft design ? - jarni2 2007-12-03 10:59:33 (91 views)

Euro 735i for sale - spinedocab 2007-12-03 09:06:39 (208 views)
- Re: Euro 735i for sale - unvago 2008-01-04 18:35:31 (32 views)
- Re: Euro 735i for sale (pic) - spinedocab 2007-12-04 19:18:01 (275 views)

Transmission question. (pic) - ducu 2007-11-28 16:16:12 (252 views)
- Ask at this company. (url) - Roy In GA 2007-11-28 21:57:15 (134 views)
  - I just send them an email. (nt) - ducu 2007-11-28 22:14:27 (108 views)
    - Or ask here and ask for Kurt Koeller at ext.5735. He helps guys on the e38 forum (url) - Roy In GA 2007-11-28 22:21:12 (116 views)
- Re: Transmission question. (pic) - hartac54 2007-11-28 21:29:58 (164 views)
- Re: Transmission question. - robert00 2007-11-28 16:35:12 (125 views)
  - yes....but - ducu 2007-11-28 17:12:34 (99 views)
    - Can you do some comparison pics- - stevebu 2007-11-28 18:29:42 (116 views)
      - That's the problem. For what car this tranny is? - ducu 2007-11-28 20:02:26 (111 views)
        
        That doesn't make sense- - stevebu 2007-11-28 20:31:34 (112 views)
        
        Re: That doesn't make sense- - ducu 2007-11-28 21:23:59 (91 views)
        
        It sort of looks like an m20 bellhouse- - stevebu 2007-11-29 07:13:41 (95 views)
        
        The flat part that matches the cylinder head- - stevebu 2007-11-29 07:46:33 (92 views)
        
        and finally an official answer - ducu 2007-11-29 17:30:10 (126 views)
        
        m30 vs m20 bellhouse + e32 vs e23 tail (pic) - stevebu 2007-11-30 06:56:24 (153 views)
        
        So the tail is e23. And bad news from ZF - ducu 2007-11-30 18:39:25 (144 views)
        
        Re: So the tail is e23. And bad news from ZF - stevebu 2007-11-30 18:43:37 (100 views)
        
        Re: So the tail is e23. And bad news from ZF - ducu 2007-12-01 19:57:09 (88 views)
        
        And finaly some good things ... sort off - ducu 2007-12-07 18:52:54 (95 views)
        
        Did they change the bellhouse? - stevebu 2007-12-07 20:38:05 (94 views)
        
        Bellhouse was changed by me - ducu 2007-12-10 18:55:33 (90 views)

1983 Euro 728i -5 Speed - 95K - For Sale - Chattanooga, TN - dinsmore 2007-12-02 12:25:24 (196 views)
- Re: Pics (pic) - dinsmore 2007-12-02 12:56:57 (251 views)

m30 water pump - stickseven 2007-11-27 13:49:35 (149 views)
- Re: m30 water pump - stickseven 2007-11-27 14:33:11 (117 views)
  - Time to upgrade. - ejonesie22 2007-11-27 14:57:22 (130 views)
    - Not just 86- - stevebu 2007-11-27 18:07:47 (107 views)
      - I use 8/1986 as a reference point. - ejonesie22 2007-11-28 09:05:39 (87 views)
        
        Re: I use 8/1986 as a reference point. - stickseven 2007-11-28 12:39:46 (87 views)
        
        Should be able to get both. - ejonesie22 2007-11-28 12:49:12 (77 views)
        Should be able to get both. (nt) - ejonesie22 2007-11-28 12:48:09 (59 views)
        Should be able to get both. (nt) - ejonesie22 2007-11-28 12:48:09 (70 views)
        
        I hate windows... (nt) - ejonesie22 2007-11-28 12:49:50 (76 views)
        
        Re: I hate windows... - stickseven 2007-11-30 15:55:08 (104 views)
        
        I almost had that problem- - stevebu 2007-11-30 16:44:11 (86 views)
        
        Re: I almost had that problem- - stickseven 2007-11-30 22:32:50 (84 views)
        
        When I look up on realoem- - stevebu 2007-12-01 08:01:31 (93 views)
        
        Re: When I look up on realoem- - stickseven 2007-12-01 15:16:32 (96 views)

Identify 'diagnostic' connector - georgebeker 2007-11-27 09:06:47 (121 views)
- Top Dead Center sensor... (nt) - sfdon 2007-11-30 14:04:19 (98 views)
  - Re: Top Dead Center sensor... - georgebeker 2007-11-30 14:19:51 (78 views)
    - correct! (nt) - sfdon 2007-12-01 11:48:06 (83 views)

I have a battery drain can anyone help? - dogfood89 2007-11-30 22:53:32 (145 views)
- Is there a measured amp drain at the battery? - charlie 2007-12-01 05:27:44 (117 views)
- Re: I have a battery drain can anyone help? - pastmaster 2007-12-01 02:31:12 (126 views)

Diff removal tips? - Hitmanx 2007-11-28 00:49:00 (115 views)
- Yup. Clean all the allen head bolts completely so the wrench - kff 2007-11-28 12:09:44 (94 views)
  - Heating with a propane torch may be helpful. (nt) - Vern 2007-12-01 01:55:27 (98 views)
  - Re: Yup. Clean all the allen head bolts completely so the wrench - Hitmanx 2007-11-29 02:41:33 (68 views)

The latest on M30 Spark Plugs - bobbyw 2007-11-27 11:29:13 (184 views)
- Re: The latest on M30 Spark Plugs - Hitmanx 2007-11-27 19:42:30 (130 views)
  - What NGKs do you use? (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-28 13:00:41 (73 views)
    - Re: What NGKs do you use? - Hitmanx 2007-11-28 19:08:18 (109 views)
      - BP5ES (nt) - Vern 2007-12-01 01:40:41 (101 views)
- I have read that the W8DC plug is discontinued and - kff 2007-11-27 13:51:52 (147 views)
  - I had poor luck with the Platinums and the silvers in my 81 Motronic. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-27 18:52:38 (112 views)
- I've used Bosch Platinums- - stevebu 2007-11-27 13:37:47 (118 views)
  - As far as the Platins go, great paper weight-not good for our old M30's (nt) - Vern 2007-12-01 01:43:48 (97 views)
  - Just a correction from my post- - stevebu 2007-11-27 17:59:10 (111 views)
- I recently saw a list which said WR80C+ is a retrofit but I have not looked into (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-27 13:26:59 (104 views)
  - My typo, meant to say WR8DC+ also has a Bosch number of 7505 which - Roy In GA 2007-11-27 18:49:51 (108 views)
    - Re: My typo, meant to say WR8DC+ also has a Bosch number of 7505 which - bobbyw 2007-11-28 16:03:04 (105 views)

new wheels! (pic) - dantheman733i 2007-11-22 20:27:22 (346 views)
- mesh light covers - ericbruckbauer 2007-11-29 13:31:22 (91 views)
  - Re: mesh light covers - dantheman733i 2007-11-29 23:01:14 (90 views)
    - Re: mesh light covers (pic) - dantheman733i 2007-11-30 22:38:03 (144 views)
- Really terrific shots, I reckon they look great, nice car. (nt) - charlie 2007-11-23 01:58:19 (100 views)
- Gotta like that, not a scratch on em. They look good. (nt) - kff 2007-11-23 00:21:16 (82 views)
  - thanks guys! the tires are worn any suggestions for a good tire? (nt) - dantheman733i 2007-11-28 00:19:58 (93 views)

new lights on my 85 735i (pic) - hec85735i 2007-11-23 00:56:53 (423 views)
- Re: More pic's of new lights on my 85 735i (pic) - hec85735i 2007-11-25 21:08:53 (223 views)
  - they look really good, - dantheman733i 2007-11-29 23:04:58 (101 views)
    - Re: they look really good, - hec85735i 2007-11-30 19:25:42 (81 views)
    - I've got a set on the way to try exactly that... - sixappeal 2007-11-30 13:55:56 (95 views)
      - awesome, - dantheman733i 2007-11-30 22:16:56 (107 views)
- Re: new lights on my 85 735i - l7jims 2007-11-23 12:02:27 (126 views)
  - Re: new lights on my 85 735i - hec85735i 2007-11-23 20:23:05 (103 views)
  - Nice looking car...what wheels are those?? (nt) - wabiker 2007-11-23 18:07:04 (103 views)
    - Re: Nice looking car...what wheels are those?? (pic) - hec85735i 2007-11-23 20:25:58 (207 views)
      - Right on... YGM.... (nt) - wabiker 2007-11-25 19:37:31 (99 views)

Best way to polish instrument cluster bezel - cambridge 2007-11-27 20:19:28 (93 views)
- Comparisons - cambridge 2007-11-28 22:05:35 (124 views)
- Novus has three harshness levels in their line of - kff 2007-11-28 11:55:54 (73 views)
  - Ive used the Novus on my Faceshields with decent results. (nt) - wabiker 2007-11-29 20:05:42 (76 views)
- i havent tried it yet but, ipod screen repair polish. - dantheman733i 2007-11-28 00:03:55 (114 views)
  - Re: i havent tried it yet but, ipod screen repair polish. - bobbyw 2007-11-28 11:18:14 (65 views)

Wheel spacers.. I need say 12mm to miss the front strut.. - charlie 2007-11-28 01:29:48 (87 views)
- BMW wheels are hubcentric so you will need a spigot - kff 2007-11-28 11:59:51 (76 views)

auto transmission fluid change - bobbyw 2007-11-26 10:50:00 (177 views)
- To emphasize what Kev said: dont EVER EVER EVER FLUSH - wabiker 2007-11-27 09:58:31 (155 views)
  - Re: To emphasize what Kev said: dont EVER EVER EVER FLUSH - bobbyw 2007-11-27 11:21:45 (135 views)
    - Yea.... sort of... heres a good read about Transmission FLUSHING (url) - wabiker 2007-11-27 12:20:11 (166 views)
      - More reading... (url) - wabiker 2007-11-27 12:43:03 (113 views)
        
        Re: More reading... - bobbyw 2007-11-28 11:36:03 (90 views)
- Do a one-quart gradual change-out... - Area52 2007-11-26 20:22:31 (174 views)
  - This is similar to the famous John Stein procedure. I am going to try it too. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-26 22:35:08 (128 views)
    - Yup...probably passed down... - Area52 2007-11-27 23:10:30 (100 views)

Won't shift from 1st to 2nd? - 1meanhd 2007-11-26 21:47:12 (149 views)
- Go to the pick-n-pull and pay your 20 bucks - sfdon 2007-11-27 12:34:39 (112 views)
  - BTW... - sfdon 2007-11-27 12:37:29 (101 views)
    - Re: BTW... - 1meanhd 2007-11-27 16:41:36 (102 views)
      - Sounds like a bad valve body... (nt) - sfdon 2007-11-27 19:49:41 (205 views)
        
        Where is the Valve Body? - 1meanhd 2007-11-27 23:15:55 (90 views)
        
        In the tranny.... (pic) - sfdon 2007-11-28 11:01:05 (136 views)
        
        Re: In the tranny.... better pics (pic) - sfdon 2007-11-28 11:03:32 (141 views)
- Is it a 4HP22 or an EH? (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-26 22:41:30 (118 views)
  - It's a 4HP22 (nt) - 1meanhd 2007-11-27 10:47:30 (118 views)

New info for rebuilding LSD from Lithuania +pics (pic) - DerClown 2007-11-26 17:13:19 (251 views)
- Re: New info for rebuilding LSD from Lithuania +pics - DerClown 2007-11-26 17:23:15 (122 views)

Anyone here in the Toronto Area? - srw 2007-11-25 14:17:34 (80 views)

ICV aka Additional Air Valve (as per RealOem) Readings.... Idle issue (pic) - wabiker 2007-11-23 19:20:04 (162 views)
- That is for your AC Chris. - sfdon 2007-11-24 13:23:25 (106 views)
  - A bit confusing... (nt) - wabiker 2007-11-24 13:36:22 (76 views)
    - Oops..... to quick on the enter button: Ive seen it called a - wabiker 2007-11-24 13:42:40 (86 views)
      - I have the AC schematic. It's called the AC idle compensator. One leg is ground - Roy In GA 2007-11-24 22:19:40 (105 views)
        
        Great stuff Roy, YGM .....Thanks...! (nt) - wabiker 2007-11-25 11:22:33 (72 views)
- Re: ICV aka Additional Air Valve (as per RealOem) Readings.... Idle issue - goms187 2007-11-23 20:36:19 (87 views)
  - ok I give in... what is the right way??.. - charlie 2007-11-24 17:22:36 (79 views)
    - No worries Charlie, There is still a plethora of Info readily - wabiker 2007-11-24 19:47:44 (108 views)
  - I see, well.... - wabiker 2007-11-24 13:07:12 (99 views)
    - Did ya get figgered out yet? - Area52 2007-11-24 20:59:10 (94 views)
      - Thanks for the Assist Kevin, I'll check it out today... (nt) - wabiker 2007-11-25 11:24:37 (73 views)

Suspenshion rebilding again (pic) - BMW1066 2007-11-24 12:11:31 (219 views)
- Re: Suspenshion rebilding again (pic) - BMW1066 2007-11-24 12:13:59 (130 views)

Smoke & mirrors: e32 giant step backwards... - charlie 2007-11-18 04:05:55 (173 views)
- My modified745i got better mileage than my E32 735i - Vern 2007-11-21 11:14:27 (105 views)
- The E23 is basically automotive perfection... - ejonesie22 2007-11-19 09:42:19 (138 views)
  - Re: The E23 is basically automotive perfection... - bzalto 2007-11-21 17:09:15 (122 views)
    - Just take your time... - ejonesie22 2007-11-22 22:51:11 (120 views)
      - Re: Just take your time... - bzalto 2007-11-23 00:55:35 (108 views)
- Heh heh heh...Kinda the way I feel about the newer Harleys..! (nt) - wabiker 2007-11-18 11:28:29 (109 views)

Replacement Radiator - Opinions welcome! - georgebeker 2007-11-14 16:14:56 (155 views)
- I have both, behr in the 733 and Nissen in the 745 - ejonesie22 2007-11-19 09:23:34 (82 views)
- Behr and Nissens are the best choices. I have a Nissens and it's been great. (pic) - davidc 2007-11-16 19:00:58 (176 views)
  - Re: Behr and Nissens are the best choices. I have a Nissens and it's been great. - georgebeker 2007-11-19 16:12:54 (104 views)
    - Auto radiator in a stick car? - mofinco 2007-11-22 20:20:40 (85 views)
- Hi George, please do write up your resto experiences - philipuk 2007-11-15 03:11:51 (79 views)
- Re: Replacement Radiator - Opinions welcome! - Hitmanx 2007-11-15 00:33:23 (106 views)
- Contact two people about this - kff 2007-11-14 22:22:18 (108 views)
  - Re: Contact two people about this - georgebeker 2007-11-16 13:24:56 (76 views)
  - The radiator on my 81 went out like yours couple years ago. - Roy In GA 2007-11-14 22:55:08 (80 views)

Fan blade? - Hitmanx 2007-11-20 22:25:23 (79 views)
- Re: Fan blade? - Hitmanx 2007-11-22 02:47:29 (76 views)
- which models can you grab one of them from? (nt) - goms187 2007-11-21 21:49:51 (67 views)
- If the fan blades stick out past the hub- - stevebu 2007-11-21 07:07:39 (92 views)

Evans discussion of the needs to make a hot rod E23 - kff 2007-11-21 21:49:54 (236 views)

E23 '84 733i - bzalto 2007-11-13 12:08:00 (108 views)
- They have different service interval boards. - stevebu 2007-11-14 06:19:09 (115 views)
  - Re: They have different service interval boards. - bzalto 2007-11-21 17:15:18 (101 views)
    - Comparison pics: (pic) - stevebu 2007-11-21 17:35:55 (177 views)
      - First of all that should be fuel not furl- - stevebu 2007-11-21 17:44:11 (92 views)
- It should have batteries unless you have a battery-less board (nt) - ((((BIGANT)))) 2007-11-13 23:26:27 (105 views)
  - Re: It should have batteries unless you have a battery-less board - bzalto 2007-11-13 23:39:51 (97 views)

84 745i side marker removal? - pouvoir 2007-11-16 11:42:33 (138 views)
- Re: 84 745i side marker removal? - Hitmanx 2007-11-16 16:52:46 (109 views)
  - Side markers - pouvoir 2007-11-16 21:15:14 (114 views)
    - Get it done right, with metal. (nt) - kff 2007-11-16 23:27:54 (88 views)
    - I need to do that to my 528i also. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-16 21:41:59 (81 views)
- The rear side marker lights and an inspection are - kff 2007-11-16 15:07:20 (125 views)
  - Re: The rear side marker lights and an inspection are - goms187 2007-11-16 15:23:53 (115 views)
    - Because my car was imported through the US distributor (pic) - kff 2007-11-16 23:35:33 (189 views)
    - I think fronts are reflectors and rears are lights, normally. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-16 16:34:55 (104 views)
      - Re: I think fronts are reflectors and rears are lights, normally. - goms187 2007-11-16 16:41:25 (117 views)
        
        You mean like this? (pic) (url) - demet 2007-11-20 13:34:15 (163 views)

745i radiator... what's the story? - Hitmanx 2007-11-16 00:34:31 (114 views)
- Re: 745i radiator... what's the story? - Hitmanx 2007-11-19 14:57:17 (85 views)
- I got the Nissens for my car from Ecartoys. (pic) - ejonesie22 2007-11-19 09:31:06 (127 views)
- Re: 745i radiator... what's the story? - sfdon 2007-11-16 20:36:12 (83 views)
  - Re: 745i radiator... what's the story? - vance 2007-11-17 09:43:33 (87 views)
- ask at ecartoys - stevebu 2007-11-16 06:35:13 (90 views)

is it my imagination, e23 seems more fun than 32 - charlie 2007-11-16 23:32:28 (184 views)
- YES. (nt) - ejonesie22 2007-11-19 09:48:13 (103 views)
- I agree - pouvoir 2007-11-18 13:26:30 (110 views)
- I disagree- - stevebu 2007-11-18 10:06:12 (144 views)
  - Re: I disagree- (or do I???) (nt) - stevebu 2007-11-18 10:07:08 (105 views)
    - you used to be indecisive but now you're not so sure (nt) - phathome 2007-11-18 17:48:06 (95 views)
- what a fantastic topic! Opinion is very divided.......... - phathome 2007-11-17 13:56:39 (145 views)
- All BMWs got good in the 80s and got pudgy after that - kff 2007-11-16 23:38:17 (126 views)
  - Re: e23 stats? 1985 735 - charlie 2007-11-17 00:27:24 (135 views)
    - Re: e23 stats? 1985 735 - madeyes 2007-11-17 07:23:23 (122 views)

royal purple - hec85735i 2007-11-17 14:19:16 (102 views)
- Re: royal purple - hartac54 2007-11-17 21:33:30 (80 views)

e28 rear susp on an e23? (url) - mrb10 2007-11-16 04:14:16 (138 views)
- If yer in the UK... check these guys out. (url) - wabiker 2007-11-16 20:26:07 (107 views)
- Don't people use the e28 sports for the rear- - stevebu 2007-11-16 06:27:40 (144 views)
  - Re: Don't people use the e28 sports for the rear- - ericcue 2007-11-17 16:13:45 (107 views)
    - How many Grooves would you recommend Eric?? (nt) - wabiker 2007-11-17 16:15:53 (89 views)
  - They look like the ones I have on the back of mine - mrb10 2007-11-16 09:03:30 (96 views)
    - some words of caution here (url) - philipuk 2007-11-16 09:44:17 (109 views)
      - Re: some words of caution here - BMW1066 2007-11-16 18:22:13 (84 views)
        
        Re: some words of caution here - Area52 2007-11-17 09:58:02 (104 views)

Looking at an L7. - Keith in VA 2007-11-15 07:28:44 (112 views)
- Check out the transmission and the HVAC system. - davidc 2007-11-16 19:11:22 (105 views)
- Thanks! Checking It Out Tomorrow (nt) - Keith in VA 2007-11-16 11:10:48 (101 views)
- Re: Looking at an L7. - l7jims 2007-11-16 08:01:27 (109 views)
- similar to the e24 - mrb10 2007-11-15 08:36:25 (96 views)
  - Re: similar to the e24 - Keith in VA 2007-11-15 09:27:22 (98 views)
    - Re: similar to the e24 - Area52 2007-11-15 15:33:43 (123 views)

suspension replacement - goms187 2007-11-12 01:40:29 (126 views)
- Re: suspension replacement - Hitmanx 2007-11-12 16:57:48 (110 views)
  - Re: suspension replacement - goms187 2007-11-13 12:32:28 (90 views)
    - Re: suspension replacement - Hitmanx 2007-11-13 20:47:41 (98 views)
      - so you dont need to replace with the same spring size? (nt) - goms187 2007-11-13 21:52:43 (96 views)
        
        Re: so you dont need to replace with the same spring size? - Hitmanx 2007-11-14 12:04:19 (106 views)
        
        Re: so you dont need to replace with the same spring size? - goms187 2007-11-15 15:39:40 (72 views)

732i (euro equivalent of 733i) for 70 bucks anyone? (url) - phathome 2007-11-11 17:15:26 (159 views)
- i love how it says manual for the trans in two spots, yet - goms187 2007-11-12 01:13:40 (106 views)
- Re: 732i was Motronic and 733i Euro was L-jet. US had L-jet - Roy In GA 2007-11-11 23:23:39 (110 views)
- Re: 732i (euro equivalent of 733i) for 70 bucks anyone? - Hitmanx 2007-11-11 19:37:30 (76 views)
- Yes & Yes...some rust work though (nt) - Area52 2007-11-11 17:39:32 (80 views)
  - We wish that the e23 was favoured over here as it is - mrb10 2007-11-14 17:17:47 (89 views)
    - This bahama beige 732i made a surprising £160 - philipuk 2007-11-15 03:09:22 (67 views)