The 5 Series E28 Forum

Aircon cleaning - lesm3 2008-09-07 06:03:56 (5 views)
- Re: Aircon cleaning - Sean 2008-09-07 09:30:38 (7 views)
  - Re: Aircon cleaning - lesm3 2008-09-07 10:24:38 (3 views)
    - Re: Aircon cleaning - Sean 2008-09-07 14:17:44 (4 views)
      - Be very careful separatig the valve from the evap if it's anything like my - Roy In GA 2008-09-07 16:32:03 (2 views)
        
        YES use a backup wrench!!!!!! That should be said for all flare type fittings! (nt) - Sean 2008-09-07 18:40:33 (0 views)

A/C Aux Fan operating questionon '88 M5 - cw 2008-09-06 21:37:40 (6 views)
- It has a resistor and 2 temp switch. I expect the way it works is on at low (url) - Roy In GA 2008-09-07 00:13:46 (6 views)
  - Re: It has a resistor and 2 temp switch. I expect the way it works is on at low - Sean 2008-09-07 09:20:29 (7 views)
    - Right you are. My older car didn't do that but my e28 does. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-09-07 16:26:11 (0 views)
    - Aux fan - cw 2008-09-07 14:15:56 (4 views)
      - Re: Aux fan - Sean 2008-09-07 14:20:34 (2 views)
        
        Go to e38.org/e28 to find the ETM diagrams. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-09-07 16:21:04 (0 views)

Lazy pull off 88 535is Part 2 - pietern740il 2008-08-20 13:15:28 (23 views)
- What is the idle RPM? - Area52 2008-08-21 21:54:13 (23 views)
  - Re: What is the idle RPM? - pietern740il 2008-08-25 15:18:16 (12 views)
    - sounds like you still may have a small vacuum leak... - Sean 2008-08-26 06:54:59 (16 views)
      - I will vacuum test the car this weekend (nt) - pietern740il 2008-08-28 10:25:18 (10 views)
      - Re: sounds like you still may have a small vacuum leak... - Area52 2008-08-26 22:33:34 (12 views)
        
        A lot of good questions, don't have all the answers - pietern740il 2008-08-28 10:41:45 (9 views)
      - it behaves like a vac. leak - pietern740il 2008-08-26 17:22:37 (13 views)
        
        Re: it behaves like a vac. leak - Sean 2008-08-28 18:19:29 (10 views)
        
        also check the crankcase ventilation tube/hose - Sean 2008-08-29 13:03:37 (10 views)
        
        I found the problem - pietern740il 2008-08-31 22:24:32 (9 views)
  - Forgot to ask....post battery voltage... - Area52 2008-08-21 21:57:10 (11 views)
- what do you mean by revive??? - Sean 2008-08-21 19:35:49 (11 views)

Transmission Cooling pipe - silverduan 2008-08-25 21:44:35 (17 views)
- I sent you some more info today. Your car should have had a 4HP. Did someone - Roy In GA 2008-08-31 11:37:01 (3 views)
- YES (nt) - Sean 2008-08-26 06:56:00 (11 views)
  - You do need them! - Sean 2008-08-26 06:58:23 (9 views)
    - Re: You do need them! - silverduan 2008-08-26 09:48:05 (11 views)
      - I can not say for sure - Sean 2008-08-26 15:10:20 (7 views)
        
        Re: I can not say for sure - silverduan 2008-08-26 20:53:54 (10 views)
        
        The ETK says 3HP was only used in the 528i RHD/LHD up to 9/83. Are you sure you - Roy In GA 2008-08-26 21:45:51 (7 views)
        
        Re: The ETK says 3HP was only used in the 528i RHD/LHD up to 9/83. Are you sure - silverduan 2008-08-26 22:19:04 (8 views)
        
        That it's an 87 with a 3HP and not a 4HP. Parts are different. Also is it RHD? (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-08-27 20:56:13 (6 views)
        That it's an 87 with a 3HP and not a 4HP. Parts are different. Also is it RHD? (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-08-27 20:54:41 (9 views)
        
        Re: That it's an 87 with a 3HP and not a 4HP. Parts are different. Also is it RH - silverduan 2008-08-28 03:38:13 (7 views)
        
        Give us the VIN and we can look it up to verify. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-08-28 11:05:07 (7 views)
        
        Re: Give us the VIN and we can look it up to verify. - silverduan 2008-08-29 02:21:52 (10 views)
        
        Real OEM says its a 4 HP - Sean 2008-08-29 12:58:13 (7 views)
        
        Re: Real OEM says its a 4 HP - silverduan 2008-08-30 02:15:57 (8 views)
        
        If the rubber hose is leaking, you can splice new in- - stevebu 2008-08-30 09:05:59 (8 views)
        
        Re: If the rubber hose is leaking, you can splice new in- - silverduan 2008-08-30 22:15:32 (9 views)

drive shaft - rooster59 2008-08-25 13:39:03 (16 views)
- Sounds like CV joints to me - Sean 2008-08-25 14:02:05 (14 views)

88 535is, this car has a lazy pull off - pietern740il 2008-08-13 22:31:32 (40 views)
- Re: 88 535is, this car has a lazy pull off - Area52 2008-08-17 22:59:34 (24 views)
  - Exhaust too large, i was thinking it too small - pietern740il 2008-08-20 00:26:16 (17 views)
    - Re: Exhaust too large, i was thinking it too small - Area52 2008-08-21 21:30:30 (12 views)
- Are you down shifting it by hand? - Sean 2008-08-14 06:11:47 (21 views)
  - Made adjustment to cable - pietern740il 2008-08-15 08:25:49 (16 views)
  - Yes, using my hand to down shift - pietern740il 2008-08-14 10:10:05 (21 views)
    - Depending on the numbers of miles on the radiator... - Sean 2008-08-17 21:56:43 (16 views)
      - Update: Yesterday the bypass hose failed - pietern740il 2008-08-19 09:29:04 (18 views)
        
        Continuing - I replaced thermostat - pietern740il 2008-08-20 12:56:25 (14 views)
    - Re: Yes, using my hand to down shift - Sean 2008-08-17 21:53:08 (11 views)

front end noises and their causes - shogun 2008-08-20 00:31:55 (18 views)

best way to replace tranmission - natelambert 2008-08-06 23:29:14 (37 views)
- Re: best way to replace tranmission - natelambert 2008-08-13 02:03:08 (20 views)
  - Re: best way to replace tranmission - Sean 2008-08-13 08:18:12 (16 views)
    - Re: best way to replace tranmission - natelambert 2008-08-16 02:40:11 (15 views)
      - Re: best way to replace tranmission - Sean 2008-08-18 13:04:13 (10 views)
- Re: best way to replace tranmission - Sean 2008-08-07 07:37:54 (22 views)
- Should not be hard. Part #3. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-08-06 23:55:53 (30 views)

E28 Mechanic Ft Lauderdale - mrbamboo 2008-08-12 15:25:42 (18 views)

DIY Link (url) - shogun 2008-08-10 22:37:26 (38 views)

Power windows - silverduan 2008-08-07 05:55:25 (27 views)
- Re: Power windows - Sean 2008-08-08 07:51:22 (21 views)

Parting out my 85 e28 e block - binsocal 2008-06-02 19:04:48 (87 views)
- I need A/C! - sidneyrocket 2008-07-16 11:22:49 (29 views)
- Sent you an email from mye28.com - Area52 2008-06-03 20:43:09 (50 views)
  - Re: Sent you an email from mye28.com - binsocal 2008-06-03 21:15:00 (64 views)
    - Re: Sent you an email from mye28.com - Area52 2008-06-03 21:20:49 (53 views)

F.S. e28 535i goodies - bavarianut 2008-06-09 10:58:18 (129 views)
- Re: F.S. e28 535i goodies - giln1oiw 2008-07-10 21:46:05 (32 views)

Is your fuel economy good too?...1985 528e/Auto - Area52 2008-05-13 23:34:53 (184 views)
- 1988 535is, half tank only 77 miles - pietern740il 2008-07-10 18:31:02 (58 views)
- Re: Is your fuel economy good too?...535i/is - reno535 2008-07-06 17:12:02 (57 views)
- Yes, Good Mileage - John in Simi Valley 2008-07-01 01:35:10 (63 views)
- Re: Is your fuel economy good too?...1985 528e/Auto - lesm3 2008-06-25 09:21:18 (50 views)
- The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - rodpaine 2008-06-08 08:05:58 (100 views)
  - Re: The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - Area52 2008-06-08 11:35:00 (81 views)
    - Re: The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - Sean 2008-06-25 18:56:52 (77 views)
      - Re: The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - Area52 2008-06-26 00:12:19 (65 views)
        
        Well maybe if they hired more engineers and less...... - Sean 2008-06-30 13:42:59 (50 views)
- 1983 528e 5-speed - ltwacko 2008-05-25 12:13:54 (111 views)
- Re: Is your fuel economy good too?...1985 528e/Auto - Sean 2008-05-14 08:03:08 (123 views)
  - That is fantastic, Brian and I haven't got more that 24 on the V-12s. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-05-15 00:43:27 (113 views)

Central locking system diagnosis - reno535 2008-07-06 16:47:50 (61 views)
- Re: Central locking system diagnosis - Sean 2008-07-07 06:49:15 (45 views)
  - Re: Central locking system diagnosis - reno535 2008-07-09 00:37:04 (43 views)

1986 535i Temperature Gauge - mrbamboo 2008-07-01 16:45:03 (64 views)
- Check your alternator readings- - stevebu 2008-07-04 07:33:42 (43 views)
- ummm.... - Sean 2008-07-03 17:48:13 (59 views)

Odometer not working - lesm3 2008-06-25 09:13:05 (80 views)
- Re: Odometer not working - Sean 2008-06-25 22:48:28 (71 views)
  - Re: Odometer not working - lesm3 2008-06-26 07:25:25 (64 views)
    - Sure it can be done, but I wouldn't.... - Sean 2008-06-30 13:39:50 (58 views)
    - heres a comment for ya.... - wabiker 2008-06-28 03:46:41 (40 views)
    - ...and then try to sell it to one of your buddies here??? - Area52 2008-06-26 19:45:53 (48 views)
  - And don't reset tripmeter while moving (nt) - Area52 2008-06-26 00:05:13 (60 views)

16' basket weaves in For Sale Forum - pouvoir 2008-06-24 17:02:35 (76 views)

E28 pedals fit in E24??? - stickseven 2008-06-10 20:59:29 (54 views)
- use realoem - shogun 2008-06-19 01:58:38 (52 views)

Rear Differential Adapter (url) - John in Simi Valley 2008-05-30 11:42:16 (86 views)
- Hey John, you're here too? :-)))) Peter/E24. BTW, I am on E38 the most. (nt) - bmw635 2008-06-02 00:18:12 (71 views)
  - Yep. Sharing what I 'think' I know - John in Simi Valley 2008-06-08 23:36:36 (45 views)

sluggish - rooster59 2008-05-30 11:22:46 (66 views)
- List of Questions... - Area52 2008-05-31 11:56:37 (56 views)
  - Re: List of Questions... - rooster59 2008-06-02 09:12:11 (66 views)
    - Re: List of Questions... - Sean 2008-06-02 12:42:03 (58 views)
      - Gas mileage is great... - Area52 2008-06-03 21:15:22 (62 views)
        
        Re: Gas mileage is great... - Sean 2008-06-05 14:06:35 (50 views)

cherised plate? E28 KLL poss E28 KILL? - rwdonly 2008-05-26 13:02:56 (73 views)
- 'no' did you mean MO, as in Missouri? (nt) - Sean 2008-05-27 09:29:12 (59 views)
  - NO....??? (nt) - Area52 2008-05-28 00:43:26 (58 views)
- Re: cherised plate? E28 KLL poss E28 KILL? - rwdonly 2008-05-26 13:26:11 (59 views)

Rebuilding Bilsteins... anyone know the groove spacing on the - wabiker 2008-05-18 00:43:36 (72 views)
- I found it... (url) - wabiker 2008-05-18 18:26:31 (92 views)
  - Great find Chris! - Area52 2008-05-20 00:11:53 (50 views)

tires - steve14 2008-05-11 08:43:27 (106 views)
- Re: tires - Sean 2008-05-11 21:25:18 (83 views)
- Re: tires - stevebu 2008-05-11 18:32:52 (76 views)
  - 16 inch Basketweaves from an e38 should be OK and not expensive. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-05-11 19:13:55 (108 views)
    - I agree, e38 16' works great and also looks nice (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-13 14:38:36 (103 views)
      - Any pics of the 16's on an E28?...I'm looking for somethin different - Area52 2008-05-13 21:06:29 (89 views)
        
        Here you go (pic) - pietern740il 2008-05-15 12:32:09 (176 views)
        
        Perfecto-mundo... - Area52 2008-05-15 22:06:10 (85 views)
        
        No adaptors needed, they bolt on fine. (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-16 13:35:51 (79 views)
        
        What is the offset and width on your rims?...and what - Area52 2008-05-17 23:25:19 (72 views)
        
        runnning 225 50 16, not sure the offset (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-19 01:11:23 (79 views)
        
        I will provide some pic tomorrow (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-14 21:42:55 (84 views)

88 535is shuts off without warning - pietern740il 2008-04-29 16:30:30 (109 views)
- Re: 88 535is shuts off without warning - Sean 2008-04-30 08:22:36 (93 views)
  - The problem started two weeks ago - pietern740il 2008-04-30 18:55:19 (79 views)
    - Re: The problem started two weeks ago - Sean 2008-05-01 09:42:54 (88 views)
      - I have to run these tests tomorrow - pietern740il 2008-05-01 21:59:57 (67 views)
        
        Re: I have to run these tests tomorrow - Sean 2008-05-02 07:50:33 (61 views)
- Not used on your car according to the ETK. Also I have never heard of it. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-30 00:02:12 (94 views)
  - Re: Not used on your car according to the ETK. Also I have never heard of it. (nt) - pietern740il 2008-04-30 18:55:49 (96 views)
    - Its 88 535IS auto (nt) - pietern740il 2008-04-30 18:56:37 (88 views)
      - Relay is overheating due to excess load (long) - Area52 2008-04-30 23:12:12 (73 views)
        
        Pump makes noise a while driving - pietern740il 2008-05-01 22:11:07 (66 views)
        
        Ace Hardware... - Area52 2008-05-03 09:51:17 (73 views)
        
        Thank you, Thank You - Problem Solved - pietern740il 2008-05-06 01:11:25 (90 views)
        
        Re: Thank you, Thank You - Problem Solved - Sean 2008-05-07 19:05:45 (66 views)
        Huzzah!....New Jersey Nigel is two tests away from Master Mechanic! - Area52 2008-05-06 19:57:02 (71 views)
        
        What a feeling, it feels so good - pietern740il 2008-05-12 11:44:00 (67 views)
        
        Very cool...glad you understand the principles!... - Area52 2008-05-13 21:26:38 (65 views)
        
        Forgot to add...watch where you buy gasoline... - Area52 2008-05-13 21:42:15 (67 views)
        
        Thank, I only use name brand gas - pietern740il 2008-05-14 21:37:13 (62 views)
        
        Disconnect the fuel feed to the rail at the back and add the gauge. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-05-03 13:17:07 (72 views)
        
        Re: Pump makes noise a while driving - Sean 2008-05-02 07:44:30 (67 views)

abs light (pic) - dee 2008-05-12 19:17:12 (80 views)
- How do kown abs is working fine? - pietern740il 2008-05-13 14:35:33 (60 views)
- Check both pressure switches...may be leaking also. (nt) - Area52 2008-05-12 20:12:29 (80 views)
  - Re: Check both pressure switches...may be leaking also. - dee 2008-05-13 07:40:32 (61 views)
    - Here ya go...items #3 & #2 in attached link (url) - Area52 2008-05-13 21:12:30 (68 views)

Not able to shift into any gear - NEED HELP - jneer750 2008-04-23 20:49:34 (79 views)
- Re: Not able to shift into any gear - NEED HELP - Sean 2008-04-24 07:28:46 (73 views)
  - Sorry Sean & jneer750... - Area52 2008-04-24 23:01:53 (68 views)
    - Re: Sorry Sean & jneer750... - Sean 2008-04-25 08:15:12 (62 views)
- Cable probably broke...confirm by crawling - Area52 2008-04-23 22:44:34 (73 views)
  - Was cable, I am replacing my self tomorrow. - jneer750 2008-04-25 23:21:46 (68 views)
    - Re: Was cable, I am replacing my self tomorrow. - jneer750 2008-05-10 21:40:15 (59 views)
      - Re: Was cable, I am replacing my self tomorrow. - Sean 2008-05-11 21:21:35 (57 views)
    - Re: Was cable, I am replacing my self tomorrow. - Sean 2008-04-28 12:36:50 (73 views)
    - The cable between shifter & linkage broke?????? (nt) - Area52 2008-04-26 16:56:25 (88 views)

e28 524 td elec manual 4sale - batman1 2008-05-11 13:46:29 (68 views)

BimmerFest 2008 Photos (url) - John in Simi Valley 2008-05-04 02:26:18 (131 views)
- Thanks John! (nt) - Area52 2008-05-04 20:47:56 (72 views)

Steering on 84 533, difficult to turn wheel at low speeds - pietern740il 2008-03-26 23:57:16 (100 views)
- Re: Steering on 84 533, difficult to turn wheel at low speeds - Sean 2008-03-27 08:55:05 (86 views)
  - Sean you are on the money, - pietern740il 2008-03-27 09:34:16 (85 views)
    - Problem still exist - pietern740il 2008-03-30 20:46:24 (74 views)
      - Re: Problem still exist - Sean 2008-03-31 12:26:59 (70 views)
        
        I need both hand to turn the wheel, from the stop - pietern740il 2008-04-01 16:37:24 (78 views)
        
        Re: I need both hand to turn the wheel, from the stop - Sean 2008-04-02 09:46:35 (74 views)
        
        Did u replace filter in bottom of reservoir? (nt) - Area52 2008-04-02 21:14:01 (103 views)
        
        yes i did in Nov last year - pietern740il 2008-04-08 19:20:35 (81 views)
        ...did not realize there was one there (nt) - Sean 2008-04-03 07:57:04 (97 views)
        
        Power steering pump was replaced last weekend - pietern740il 2008-04-29 16:20:46 (63 views)
        how to drain all coolant - vkocan 2008-04-29 13:53:46 (73 views)
        
        Remove the upper radiator hose - pietern740il 2008-04-29 16:19:00 (83 views)
        
        Re: Remove the upper radiator hose - Sean 2008-04-30 08:31:47 (69 views)

oil pressure switch - deejames 2008-04-23 17:11:25 (67 views)
- Two numbers and I don't know the difference. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-04-23 21:41:16 (70 views)
  - Re: Two numbers and I don't know the difference. - deejames 2008-04-24 20:10:55 (60 views)

Numbers Build Of All Of The E28 Variations (url) - shogun 2008-04-24 05:59:02 (131 views)

erratic dash - kosmet 2008-04-17 10:15:07 (107 views)
- Re: erratic dash - Sean 2008-04-17 10:18:35 (86 views)
  - Re: erratic dash - kosmet 2008-04-19 09:14:42 (85 views)
    - Re: erratic dash - Sean 2008-04-19 15:50:00 (80 views)
    - Very doubtful but easy to check. Has to do with speedo not tach. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-19 12:46:29 (100 views)
      - Re: Very doubtful but easy to check. Has to do with speedo not tach. - kosmet 2008-04-19 20:24:39 (87 views)
        
        My problems were all related to the speedo and the failure - Roy In GA 2008-04-19 23:51:22 (79 views)
        
        Re: My problems were all related to the speedo and the failure - kosmet 2008-04-21 22:00:16 (81 views)
        
        Re: My problems were all related to the speedo and the failure - Sean 2008-04-22 07:56:27 (69 views)
        
        Pin 16 on the big blue plug is ground I think and connects to G200 near the - Roy In GA 2008-04-22 23:57:55 (73 views)
  - Re: erratic dash - kosmet 2008-04-17 10:29:30 (78 views)
    - Re: erratic dash - Sean 2008-04-17 15:46:54 (67 views)

How to remove radio??? - Area52 2008-04-13 19:51:24 (123 views)
- Re: How to remove radio??? - Sean 2008-04-14 07:19:02 (108 views)
  - Re: How to remove radio??? - Area52 2008-04-14 22:13:13 (98 views)
    - Re: How to remove radio??? - Sean 2008-04-15 07:49:32 (98 views)
      - Re: How to remove radio??? - Area52 2008-04-15 19:56:02 (85 views)
        
        6 hours remove old and install new plus speakers... - Area52 2008-04-20 23:55:28 (88 views)
        
        glad you were able to do it. Conratulations! (nt) - Sean 2008-04-21 09:28:44 (78 views)