The 5 Series E28 Forum

520i Auto Early morning jitters. - lightman 2005-09-19 08:37:05 (444 views)
- I HAVE HAD EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM - nicholasgillis 2005-11-20 01:00:44 (380 views)
- Just guessing that the Idle air control valve is not doing > - kff 2005-09-19 10:59:44 (525 views)
  - I am assuming the Idle air control valve = the AFM - nicholasgillis 2005-11-20 01:02:22 (368 views)
    - Nope. The ICV is a different critter. (pic) (url) - davidc 2005-11-20 02:20:15 (443 views)
      - Would this fix my early morning problems? - nicholasgillis 2005-11-22 20:52:07 (351 views)

New to Bimmerboard (pic) - euro635gas 2005-09-23 22:02:46 (755 views)
- Re: New to Bimmerboard - kjkumar 2005-11-18 14:05:57 (379 views)
- The car is nice but that ocean view has to go!!! (nt) - cmdbmw 2005-11-16 19:28:31 (375 views)
- Well let me be the first to say, 'welcome aboard!!' Awesome looking car!! - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-24 17:26:48 (456 views)
  - Re: Well let me be the first to say, 'welcome aboard!!' Awesome looking car!! - euro635gas 2005-09-25 22:48:05 (458 views)
    - Where are you located? (nt) - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-25 23:53:11 (461 views)
      - Oregon - euro635gas 2005-09-26 13:37:07 (472 views)
        
        John, tell me a bit more about the full heat situation...> - kff 2005-09-26 20:33:42 (502 views)
        
        Defrost question - dupesq 2005-10-11 11:17:51 (422 views)
        
        Possible answers - euro635gas 2005-10-13 15:21:08 (514 views)
        
        Re: Possible answers - dupesq 2005-10-14 15:15:48 (416 views)
        
        Need a switch? - euro635gas 2005-10-14 23:49:02 (416 views)
        
        Re: Need a switch? - dupesq 2005-10-29 21:44:40 (353 views)
        
        Used Switch (nt) - euro635gas 2005-11-03 23:07:48 (332 views)
        
        Used Switch part 2 - euro635gas 2005-11-03 23:09:45 (333 views)
        
        Re: Used Switch part 2 - dupesq 2005-11-07 11:31:57 (394 views)
        
        Call toll free 1-800-650-8814 - euro635gas 2005-11-07 17:06:26 (327 views)
        
        Oh No another mono valve - euro635gas 2005-09-27 01:18:50 (387 views)
        
        Mine is actually doing the same thing. - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-26 17:50:38 (404 views)
        
        Re: Mine is actually doing the same thing. - euro635gas 2005-09-26 18:52:41 (433 views)
        
        If you happen to have one, id be interested. - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-26 20:12:13 (402 views)
        
        Bosch or Sofica? - euro635gas 2005-09-27 01:25:26 (444 views)
        
        I think it was Bosch the last time i checked. - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-27 14:36:58 (371 views)
        
        Andrew Pic of Rear Wing (pic) - euro635gas 2005-10-09 21:47:34 (486 views)
        
        Nice lookin wing, never seen that before. (nt) - Andrew Elmore 2005-10-10 15:55:10 (423 views)
        
        Good thats most common - euro635gas 2005-09-27 15:20:51 (389 views)

Damn tirefoamcan!! - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-20 13:03:47 (443 views)
- Re: Damn tirefoamcan!! - mrb10 2005-11-03 04:14:57 (354 views)
  - Re: Damn tirefoamcan!! (pic) - mrb10 2005-11-05 17:17:19 (418 views)
    - Hey you got a Euro car like we all want here in the states, - kff 2005-11-05 21:11:53 (376 views)
      - Re: well I am in the UK!. The speedo head is a replacement - mrb10 2005-11-06 10:47:06 (371 views)
        
        Re: well I am in the UK!. The speedo head is a replacement - mrb10 2005-11-06 10:47:45 (352 views)
        
        I do check a few different forums and answer on some but - kff 2005-11-06 13:03:55 (344 views)
        
        we talk funny! We certainly do. - mrb10 2005-11-07 06:09:59 (362 views)

Minneapolis BMW Owner's Group September Gathering! (pic) - Triton540i 2005-09-02 15:42:42 (463 views)
- Re: Minneapolis BMW Owner's Group September Gathering! - keitaj 2005-10-05 15:43:16 (349 views)

Upgrading my Suspension on my 533i - pietern740il 2005-09-20 17:38:08 (457 views)
- I completed 533 suspension upgrade - pietern740il 2005-09-28 22:52:16 (462 views)
  - Thanks for the update, We'll need to hear again - kff 2005-09-29 11:12:06 (383 views)
    - No Problem - pietern740il 2005-09-29 13:33:35 (345 views)
- Re: Upgrading my Suspension on my 533i - euro635gas 2005-09-22 18:52:37 (429 views)
  - I plan to KYBs to start - pietern740il 2005-09-23 12:46:44 (387 views)
- try the faqs for the E28...> (url) - kff 2005-09-21 12:08:09 (423 views)
  - good call keith, thanks a lot, can't wait for my nice and stuff ST springs =) (nt) - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-21 14:42:38 (385 views)
    - and thats stiff not stuff (nt) - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-21 14:42:56 (377 views)
  - Thanks very helpful (nt) - pietern740il 2005-09-21 13:05:13 (386 views)
- Re: Upgrading my Suspension on my 533i - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-20 18:00:00 (417 views)
  - Planning to install shocks at the same time - pietern740il 2005-09-20 18:13:27 (415 views)
    - Re: Planning to install shocks at the same time (pic) - euro635gas 2005-09-24 12:51:19 (423 views)
    - when i round up about $600 - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-20 19:08:10 (390 views)
      - How do i get in touch with Steve? - pietern740il 2005-09-20 20:59:48 (409 views)
        
        www.stevehaygood.com - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-21 00:39:54 (422 views)
        
        Andrew check out the link from kff - pietern740il 2005-09-21 13:24:43 (368 views)

steering gearbox - bimva 2005-09-16 22:32:51 (430 views)
- Loosen the nut on the top of the box and tighten the > - kff 2005-09-17 08:24:11 (418 views)

1986 528e - again (pic) - bruce535i 2005-09-11 10:59:50 (598 views)
- Re: 1986 528e - again - maxwellowen 2005-09-14 15:11:40 (459 views)
- nice find on the bay, and welcome to the board!! (nt) - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-11 15:56:19 (382 views)

Got the waterpump back in, but no pics =*( - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-09 19:57:38 (419 views)
- Just when i thought it was fixed... Long, but please read =) - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-11 17:01:46 (460 views)
  - No.1 oil pressure problem is a bad sender. If you want to - kff 2005-09-11 20:46:24 (424 views)

Crank Case Vent Valve replacement 2000 528i - lmfar427 2005-07-22 14:39:06 (461 views)
- Re: Crank Case Vent Valve replacement 2000 528i - kw535 2005-09-10 22:44:34 (477 views)
- Try e39 board. (nt) - Roy In GA 2005-07-23 00:05:01 (482 views)

Cleaning the coolant expansion tank - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-02 10:04:45 (386 views)
- I'd say soap and water would do the trick. (nt) - davidc 2005-09-02 13:59:07 (367 views)

e23 Alpina B10 !! - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-07-25 08:48:53 (637 views)
- It is a sweet car, lots of options on it. - kff 2005-07-25 11:39:28 (509 views)
  - Re: It is a sweet car, lots of options on it. (nt) - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-07-25 16:08:20 (422 views)
  - Keith, i figured you want a look ! >m - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-07-25 16:07:36 (431 views)
    - wanna good cry? Check out these Euro`s F/S !!>m (pic) (url) - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-07-25 16:18:57 (644 views)
      - Re: wanna good cry? Check out these Euro`s F/S !!>m - maxwellowen 2005-08-31 15:12:23 (407 views)
      - Beautiful ride Tanned One~! Got any more pics pls? - kingdom7 2005-08-04 06:07:24 (422 views)
        
        nice stable you have/had - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-01 23:26:27 (328 views)
      - Philip on the E23 board says the Britons want to be able> - kff 2005-07-25 19:02:46 (505 views)

Um, somethings not making sense. - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-01 14:26:50 (339 views)
- well i think i figured out what my problem was. - Andrew Elmore 2005-09-01 16:21:25 (339 views)

Blown Drive Shaft - gelash 2005-08-29 23:17:44 (421 views)
- You can drive for miles and miles and miles that way. - kff 2005-08-30 13:13:56 (422 views)
  - Re: You can drive for miles and miles and miles that way. - maxwellowen 2005-08-31 10:52:10 (403 views)
    - Did you check the diff mount? (nt) - kff 2005-08-31 12:59:36 (386 views)
      - Re: Did you check the diff mount? - maxwellowen 2005-08-31 15:05:44 (404 views)
        
        lol, a guedo, never heard it called that. Its a guibo - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-31 20:10:13 (374 views)
        
        Re: lol, a guedo, never heard it called that. Its a guibo - maxwellowen 2005-09-01 10:07:34 (332 views)
  - Re: You can drive for miles and miles and miles that way. - gelash 2005-08-30 14:33:25 (352 views)

535i Service indicator light - matt331 2005-08-24 20:28:21 (399 views)
- Just some IDEAS..... - stevebu 2005-08-30 20:08:01 (369 views)

Um, Yea, jus buy a 7! LOL (nt) - rilaw 2005-08-27 22:38:26 (409 views)
- Sorry guys, just wanted to peek over at your board. I did not mean any (pic) - rilaw 2005-08-29 23:55:45 (514 views)
  - Re: Sorry guys, just wanted to peek over at your board. I did not mean any - maxwellowen 2005-08-30 13:40:55 (383 views)
  - ive been thinking an e34 540 with M package - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-30 12:50:02 (382 views)
- what? (nt) - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-28 19:12:56 (397 views)
  - You got that right. the 7 is a big and heavy compared to the 5. (nt) - kff 2005-08-28 19:49:58 (412 views)
    - and slower =P (nt) - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-29 17:24:10 (373 views)
      - Ah my 7 is faster than your 5 adn mine and those 760s well... (nt) - kff 2005-08-29 19:31:40 (400 views)
        
        we'll have to do a little highway jaunt once i get my new waterpump in=) - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-29 20:43:08 (390 views)

Hello also new to the board.. - matt331 2005-08-25 09:29:25 (375 views)
- welcome to the board! 3 new members in a week or so? New record? - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-25 16:21:13 (389 views)
  - Re: welcome to the board! 3 new members in a week or so? New record? - maxwellowen 2005-08-26 12:20:04 (363 views)
    - Re: welcome to the board! 3 new members in a week or so? New record? - matt331 2005-08-27 17:14:28 (368 views)
      - you got a pic of the drop? - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-29 21:51:30 (360 views)
- A couple suggestions... - kff 2005-08-25 14:00:35 (369 views)

Um, i think my car might have just died? - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-27 18:15:55 (442 views)
- Re: Um, i think my car might have just died? - maxwellowen 2005-08-27 18:55:46 (367 views)
  - Re: Um, i think my car might have just died? - maxwellowen 2005-08-28 13:10:25 (391 views)
    - www.stevehaygood.com - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-28 17:29:00 (501 views)
      - Re: www.stevehaygood.com - maxwellowen 2005-08-28 18:53:55 (404 views)
  - yea, it needed a coolant change i just had never really gotten around to it. - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-27 19:01:37 (535 views)
    - That doesn't sound symptomatic of a blown head gasket. - davidc 2005-08-28 03:07:07 (389 views)
    - Did you check the hose and connection on the back of the - Roy In GA 2005-08-27 23:50:23 (348 views)
      - checked the hoses out when the engine was nice and cool - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-28 17:31:50 (387 views)
        
        That's the heater return line and reservoir connection line. - Roy In GA 2005-08-28 23:53:18 (409 views)
        
        Just ordered all my parts from steve, should be here in a few days. - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-29 17:23:29 (383 views)

Removing window tint. The easy way explained... - kff 2005-08-22 21:55:09 (676 views)
- i wanna tint my windows! =) - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-23 16:50:34 (437 views)
  - Yup for the first 15 years or so, then the back gets wavy - kff 2005-08-23 17:00:57 (397 views)
    - when i was working at a mechanic shop over xmas break - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-23 17:27:15 (415 views)
      - That's a steal-deal if quality tint product - go for it! (nt) - drmcwilliams 2005-08-24 19:08:06 (405 views)

1988 535is (pic) - maxwellowen 2005-08-21 16:32:32 (1082 views)
- Re: 1988 535is (pic) - maxwellowen 2005-08-22 23:02:17 (718 views)
- awesome looking car! - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-22 19:02:07 (485 views)
  - Re: awesome looking car! - maxwellowen 2005-08-22 19:47:12 (462 views)
    - for bottom end accel - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-22 21:20:29 (499 views)
      - Re: for bottom end accel - maxwellowen 2005-08-22 22:48:19 (474 views)
        
        yup, the 3.24 gears i think the cars have make great for highway - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-22 23:02:19 (449 views)
        
        Re: yup, the 3.24 gears i think the cars have make great for highway - maxwellowen 2005-08-22 23:12:03 (472 views)
        
        mine kinda does that every now and then - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-23 16:48:46 (641 views)
        
        Re: mine kinda does that every now and then - maxwellowen 2005-08-23 18:28:21 (392 views)
- Schweet!!! I like the painted mirrors on these cars. (url) - kff 2005-08-21 23:09:22 (610 views)
- Re: 1988 535is - gelash 2005-08-21 22:44:58 (550 views)
  - Re: 1988 535is - maxwellowen 2005-08-22 10:52:01 (494 views)
  - Re: 1988 535is 'rims' - maxwellowen 2005-08-22 10:49:57 (495 views)
    - Your neighbor is used to a nice modern car I expect cause> - kff 2005-08-22 13:10:39 (413 views)
      - Re: Your neighbor is used to a nice modern car I expect cause> - maxwellowen 2005-08-22 16:21:26 (428 views)
        
        Sweet deal on that car. (nt) - kff 2005-08-22 20:49:55 (443 views)
        
        Re: Sweet deal on that car. (pic) - maxwellowen 2005-08-22 22:59:02 (618 views)

Hello... New to the Board - gelash 2005-08-12 13:36:43 (493 views)
- welcome aboard Gabriel (pic) - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-12 14:53:33 (632 views)
  - Re: welcome aboard Gabriel - gelash 2005-08-12 15:43:46 (461 views)
    - what are your plans for the car? - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-13 12:50:07 (418 views)
    - WooHoo another White 535 in the group Hi, Welcome!! (nt) - kff 2005-08-12 16:25:24 (467 views)
      - Re: WooHoo another White 535 in the group Hi, Welcome!! - gelash 2005-08-13 00:45:04 (422 views)
        
        Re: WooHoo another White 535 in the group Hi, Welcome!! (pic) - gelash 2005-08-17 15:08:06 (511 views)
        
        Re: WooHoo another White 535 in the group Hi, Welcome!! - maxwellowen 2005-08-22 19:52:36 (386 views)
        thats exactly what mine looked like when i got it. - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-19 12:14:50 (451 views)
        Very sharp. Welcome aboard. - cfisher 2005-08-18 11:50:08 (435 views)
        
        Re: Very sharp. Welcome aboard. - gelash 2005-08-18 23:45:19 (418 views)
        
        Re: Plans - gelash 2005-08-17 15:15:52 (395 views)
        
        sounds like youve already got a good start on the car! (nt) - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-17 20:15:26 (409 views)

What is the function of the door edging with the little fuzzy band? (pic) - cfisher 2005-08-16 15:58:20 (479 views)
- can you snap a pic of it so we can see what youre talking about? (nt) - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-17 10:50:00 (379 views)
  - He's talking about the mouses fur on the inside - kff 2005-08-17 13:38:30 (390 views)
    - That's the stuff. What purpose does those parts serve? - cfisher 2005-08-18 11:46:15 (366 views)
      - Knowing the Germans, it has to be for something, but - kff 2005-08-21 23:18:38 (348 views)
        
        I guess it will be one of the great mysteries of the universe. :-D - cfisher 2005-08-22 11:34:42 (341 views)

5erFest 2005 Pics (url) - m535ted 2005-08-08 15:03:19 (601 views)
- Ted,you forgot the 'best' one !!!! (pic) - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-08-11 19:21:00 (591 views)
  - Re: Ted,you forgot the 'best' one !!!! (url) - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-08-11 19:22:57 (447 views)
    - No.This is my favourite Randy. (url) - m535ted 2005-08-11 23:12:43 (464 views)
      - Good Sig. Pic !! Whats those Brown things > - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-08-12 16:17:14 (399 views)
        
        Which pic are talking about? - m535ted 2005-08-12 17:28:08 (378 views)
        
        Re: no this is my favourite > - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-08-12 22:57:14 (388 views)
- Re: 5erFest 2005 Pics - Chip in PA 2005-08-11 13:06:08 (2238 views)
- nice pics from the fest - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-10 17:36:59 (397 views)
- Nice albums. 5erFest was good, but the Fest at your place> - kff 2005-08-08 21:14:54 (412 views)

Just got my widom teeth out - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-10 20:23:50 (428 views)
- I just had mine removed about 3 weeks ago - davidc 2005-08-12 13:09:28 (368 views)
  - thanks david, i've been eatin lots of jello - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-12 14:55:53 (370 views)
- Had mine out at about your age. Like a jackhammer in my mouth. (nt) - Roy In GA 2005-08-11 16:25:21 (391 views)
- Enjoy, doesn't get much better than that.!! (nt) - kff 2005-08-11 14:46:07 (357 views)

E28 Automatic Transmission - not working - nes421 2005-08-06 07:40:38 (550 views)
- Check cable ?? How many miles on it ?? (nt) - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-08-06 14:35:45 (428 views)
  - Re: Check cable ?? How many miles on it ?? - nes421 2005-08-06 14:48:03 (454 views)
    - Or the selector cable to the tranny. - stevebu 2005-08-08 08:54:35 (430 views)
    - The one in the motor compartment > - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-08-07 11:58:14 (453 views)

Pick up our new baby! - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-03 15:55:31 (437 views)
- Congrats on the good find! Looking forward to seeing the photos. (nt) - davidc 2005-08-05 00:27:36 (417 views)
- What year is it? (nt) - Roy In GA 2005-08-04 22:00:47 (389 views)
  - no idea lol, i think it might be an 83 - Andrew Elmore 2005-08-04 22:18:41 (379 views)
    - use the online VIN decoder - shogun 2005-08-05 03:15:06 (437 views)
      - Shark nose? (nt) - Roy In GA 2005-08-05 21:38:06 (405 views)

Low Compression on piston 4 and 5 - pietern740il 2005-08-02 00:26:08 (379 views)
- no odometer is probably broken gears. - kff 2005-08-02 18:22:42 (443 views)
  - How did you do the test if the gasket was bad? (nt) - Roy In GA 2005-08-02 21:58:07 (372 views)
    - Leakdown Test - pietern740il 2005-08-03 14:19:49 (415 views)

S/E BMW Meet Aug. 20th & 21st Cocoa Beach,Fla. >m - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-07-31 15:10:53 (361 views)
- Don't you have an e38 as well? (nt) - dwightf 2005-08-01 23:46:56 (341 views)
  - Nope,wish i did Your still welcome to > - the Tanned One in Fla. 2005-08-03 00:25:24 (343 views)

getrag 260 or 265? - chefshawn 2005-07-29 03:04:43 (2218 views)
- 87 is has a 260/6 and there are differences so - kff 2005-07-29 09:51:30 (1132 views)
- I think Metric Mechanics has a chart of these... - stevebu 2005-07-29 07:40:37 (920 views)

Three foot extension and wobble socket? (pic) - stevebu 2005-07-22 23:10:27 (557 views)
- yes, yes that is one way to do it haha. - Andrew Elmore 2005-07-24 22:14:13 (413 views)
  - Trap door for the future repairs. - stevebu 2005-07-25 21:38:32 (445 views)
    - exactly, those were a bitch for me to find when i was doing some clutch work. - Andrew Elmore 2005-07-26 00:40:13 (407 views)
      - My garage ceiling joist are bowing down - stevebu 2005-07-26 08:07:31 (525 views)
        
        if you've for a 3.46, 3.64, 3.73 lsd you want to give away, - Andrew Elmore 2005-07-28 23:08:12 (452 views)
        
        Sorry, no diffs. - stevebu 2005-07-29 07:36:06 (409 views)