The 7 Series E32 Forum

bumper - bigbeare32 2008-09-04 16:33:49 (25 views)
- Re: bumper - bk62 2008-09-06 09:02:20 (9 views)
  - Bumpers are ABS. They can be plastic-welded! (nt) - kfister 2008-09-07 07:04:27 (3 views)
- i've got a few ,what color? - dr750 2008-09-05 20:34:59 (6 views)
- $369 brand new from dealer if purchased through business... (nt) - 92735i 2008-09-04 17:54:55 (13 views)
- Recyclers may be sketchy but at least it will fit! - bcweir750 2008-09-04 17:11:45 (18 views)
  - totally agree...I'm looking for a front bumper too...are... - 92735i 2008-09-04 17:28:02 (13 views)
    - Recyclers, salvage yards. Different names for the same things. - bcweir750 2008-09-04 18:17:36 (16 views)
      - try car-parts.com (url) - shogun 2008-09-04 18:45:28 (17 views)
        
        Thanks guys! (nt) - 92735i 2008-09-05 09:41:59 (6 views)

changing rear+front shock mounts, dust boots (url) - shogun 2008-09-07 02:12:34 (17 views)

Stereo re-wiring (pic) - coldfrez 2008-09-05 13:01:48 (36 views)
- Re: Stereo re-wiring - Hitmanx 2008-09-05 15:06:31 (14 views)
- You don't have to re-wire...just get a 2 to 4 channel preamp adapter.. - oliverr871 2008-09-05 14:26:05 (21 views)
  - Look at the bottom, SNI-15/SNI-35 (link inside) (url) - oliverr871 2008-09-05 14:31:26 (13 views)
- Diagram is standard amp wiring, but may not be enough - erwin 2008-09-05 13:43:09 (13 views)
  - I have a blaupunkt and exactly same prob as coldfrez - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-09-05 17:21:51 (7 views)
    - Re: I have a blaupunkt and exactly same prob as coldfrez - Isiah 90-735il 2008-09-06 23:21:27 (6 views)
    - Not saying it's excessive by design - erwin 2008-09-05 18:28:10 (8 views)
  - Re: Diagram is standard amp wiring, but may not be enough (pic) - coldfrez 2008-09-05 13:52:51 (21 views)

Im looking for a place to get exterior door trim. - aureliaz3 2008-09-06 16:28:50 (14 views)
- Don't reuse those stips. Get some new ones from the dealer. I guess about $25-35 - Johan750 2008-09-06 16:57:47 (13 views)
  - used ones fall off, as Johan said, buy new ones (url) - shogun 2008-09-06 20:09:44 (8 views)
- Re: Im looking for a place to get exterior door trim. - gre3nskeeper 2008-09-06 16:33:04 (8 views)

voltage regulator - wolf750i 2008-09-06 19:27:46 (14 views)
- fits, Jesus, I use Hella voltage regulators (url) - shogun 2008-09-06 19:50:29 (20 views)

How much is the Min. thickness of the Front Rotors ? (nt) - bmw740jor 2008-09-04 09:29:05 (13 views)
- Minimum specs are punched in the discs/rotors (pic) (url) - shogun 2008-09-04 10:13:06 (36 views)
  - Shogun, thanx for answering but - bmw740jor 2008-09-06 10:39:28 (8 views)
    - I've used Balo for last 10 year. - jamesbarnes 2008-09-06 15:27:31 (4 views)
- 26.4 mm (1.039 in) for 740i/il model (nt) - eliasazem 2008-09-04 09:54:04 (12 views)
  - where to get rotors? - Layne 2008-09-04 22:04:10 (12 views)
    - Porterfield? What are you paying for those?? - jamesbarnes 2008-09-06 15:43:48 (8 views)

Power Brake Booster - jamesbarnes 2008-09-05 18:55:24 (13 views)
- here Rockauto price-A1 Cardone reman (url) - shogun 2008-09-06 04:28:43 (9 views)
  - I installed an E28 one from Rockauto in my 535, worked fine. (nt) - cspargo 2008-09-06 09:54:38 (6 views)
    - THAT'S A RELIEF if new boosster needed. Look at this > (pic) - jamesbarnes 2008-09-06 14:34:20 (21 views)

4/91 750iL limp mode?/EML failure? - larryrhr 2008-09-02 21:46:13 (37 views)
- Re: 4/91 750iL limp mode?/EML failure? - bk62 2008-09-06 03:01:03 (7 views)
- Re: 4/91 750iL limp mode?/EML failure? - bk62 2008-09-06 02:56:45 (9 views)
- EML circuit board failure? (url) - hairywithit 2008-09-03 06:41:28 (26 views)
- Re: 4/91 750iL limp mode?/EML failure? (url) - eliasazem 2008-09-03 06:16:40 (29 views)
  - Re: 4/91 750iL limp mode?/EML failure? - bk62 2008-09-06 08:32:15 (8 views)

Look at this Dirty girl (pic) - whitewidow21 2008-09-02 16:25:54 (181 views)
- Re: Look at this Dirty girl - ttrm007 2008-09-03 00:01:04 (19 views)
- that car was owned by Ben (BMWBig6) (pic) (url) - shogun 2008-09-02 16:46:08 (91 views)
  - Wow, that's great work - erwin 2008-09-02 19:08:38 (16 views)
  - e32 w 18' M Pars? wouldnt that make the car... - 92735i 2008-09-02 17:58:00 (23 views)
    - 18's are the absolute biggest wheel I would ever put on an E32... - bcweir750 2008-09-02 18:25:00 (19 views)
      - I agree. (pic) - cspargo 2008-09-02 21:52:36 (71 views)
        
        Re: I agree. - paulmer 2008-09-03 02:24:31 (11 views)
        I love my 16 inch E38 basketweaves! - bcweir750 2008-09-02 22:01:00 (20 views)
        
        are those a direct fitment? or did you need spacers? (nt) - 92735i 2008-09-03 10:40:10 (12 views)
        
        Mine do have spacers, but I didn't put them on... - bcweir750 2008-09-03 11:35:04 (22 views)
        
        Re: I love my 16 inch E38 basketweaves! - whitewidow21 2008-09-03 00:07:37 (22 views)
        
        If you go to tirerack.com, you can compare specs between tires, including noise. - bcweir750 2008-09-03 11:47:22 (14 views)
        18' MPars.. - nevector 2008-09-03 00:27:59 (10 views)
  - Love that colour :) (pic) - eliasazem 2008-09-02 16:51:34 (84 views)
    - Re: Love that colour :) - bk62 2008-09-06 08:11:51 (7 views)
    - Re: Love that colour :) (pic) - ttrm007 2008-09-02 23:58:42 (49 views)
      - Salmon Silver (pic) - MikeS '90 750iL 2008-09-03 15:18:51 (32 views)
      - STERLINGSILBER METALLIC (nt) - eliasazem 2008-09-03 06:34:45 (16 views)
        
        Re: STERLINGSILBER METALLIC - windhund 2008-09-03 06:51:53 (16 views)

Long time no post... (pic) - dirtsquirt 2008-09-05 21:31:32 (52 views)
- Welcome back stranger!! (url) - bcweir750 2008-09-05 22:15:13 (12 views)
  - Kirt is not at Euopean Transmissions (url) - shogun 2008-09-06 04:22:23 (10 views)
    - Whoops! You're right! - bcweir750 2008-09-06 06:49:45 (4 views)

Rough shimmy at 45-50 mph - e32blkdemon 2008-09-01 00:29:57 (41 views)
- Re: Rough shimmy at 45-50 mph - bk62 2008-09-06 06:20:09 (6 views)
- If it happens even as you accelerate, ALL of your control - leersmd 2008-09-01 01:26:45 (32 views)
  - And there are other issues - but I don't want to discourage you :) (nt) - leersmd 2008-09-01 01:37:40 (28 views)
    - some more info would be good - shogun 2008-09-01 03:36:57 (29 views)

A/C blows semi cold - AKneppers 2008-09-04 14:23:07 (18 views)
- on both sides passenger and driver? (nt) - alv12 2008-09-04 15:45:53 (13 views)
  - Yeah both - AKneppers 2008-09-04 16:08:18 (8 views)
    - Does the compressor cycle on and off when it is working? - alv12 2008-09-04 23:52:10 (14 views)
      - Compressor runs all the time i havent seen it stop unless i turn it off (nt) - AKneppers 2008-09-05 13:19:36 (12 views)
        
        Re: Compressor runs all the time i havent seen it stop unless i turn it off - alv12 2008-09-05 22:32:49 (12 views)
        
        What is the desired psi for 750il (nt) - AKneppers 2008-09-05 23:05:53 (7 views)
      - Also check if the aux fan works when ac is on (nt) - alv12 2008-09-04 23:53:19 (10 views)

Thanks Shogun for the passenger side window auto up module. (url) - beach911 2008-09-03 22:55:39 (73 views)
- GREAT, already installed, so my drawings worked (pic) - shogun 2008-09-04 05:20:10 (76 views)
  - OK, you have to tell us more. How to buy? How much? (nt) - davidc 2008-09-05 03:58:53 (19 views)
    - of course made by us in Japan, David (pic) - shogun 2008-09-05 07:25:50 (56 views)
      - I'll add this to e38.org. Can you post the installation details here, too? (nt) - davidc 2008-09-05 17:30:19 (10 views)
        
        I will send you the installation instructions by email - shogun 2008-09-05 17:57:47 (10 views)
      - Re: of course made by us in Japan, David - Isiah 90-735il 2008-09-05 11:06:06 (13 views)
        
        no beep function for this one - shogun 2008-09-05 18:39:10 (16 views)
  - Nice job. - kfister 2008-09-04 12:24:19 (23 views)

different exterior silvers? - nickmpower 2008-09-05 01:12:04 (12 views)
- tell us more detail about your car and we can tell - shogun 2008-09-05 07:02:23 (9 views)
- Re: different exterior silvers? (url) - eliasazem 2008-09-05 06:22:08 (12 views)
  - Re: different exterior silvers? - nickmpower 2008-09-05 10:28:23 (12 views)
    - Lachssilber BMW paint # 203 (url) - shogun 2008-09-05 10:50:51 (8 views)

What exactly does this part control (climate related)? (pic) (url) - Hitmanx 2008-09-04 00:55:31 (89 views)
- yes, those things. - kfister 2008-09-04 04:08:18 (21 views)
  - Re: yes, those things. - Hitmanx 2008-09-04 04:10:59 (19 views)
    - Re: yes, those things. - kfister 2008-09-04 04:24:33 (20 views)
      - each pin explained, not each plug only - shogun 2008-09-04 05:12:21 (24 views)
        
        Re: each pin explained, not each plug only - Hitmanx 2008-09-04 16:05:51 (15 views)
        
        the search function is fine - shogun 2008-09-05 00:40:44 (10 views)

740 water pump - bigbeare32 2008-09-04 16:30:06 (9 views)
- Re: 740 water pump - eliasazem 2008-09-04 18:31:23 (17 views)
  - Re: 740 water pump - 740gti 2008-09-05 00:23:11 (19 views)

Intro: No Spark - mk2sprite63 2008-09-03 11:48:33 (28 views)
- Re: Intro: No Spark - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-09-03 15:39:52 (18 views)
  - Re: Intro: No Spark - mk2sprite63 2008-09-03 17:45:05 (11 views)
    - Crank position sensor resistance 540 ohms (url) - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-09-04 19:15:02 (13 views)
- Welcome! You're in good company! - bcweir750 2008-09-03 15:16:52 (11 views)
  - PS: Nostness has the same model car and is very similar to yours (nt) - bcweir750 2008-09-03 15:18:08 (13 views)
    - Re: PS: Nostness has the same model car and is very similar to yours - mk2sprite63 2008-09-03 15:35:31 (10 views)
      - Welcome! Shogun created some helpful links for newcomers (url) - bcweir750 2008-09-03 16:51:25 (17 views)

Oil Leak?? - scmm 2008-09-03 14:09:16 (36 views)
- Oil can leak through the Valve stem seal - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-09-03 15:59:18 (30 views)
  - OK how do i change the valve guides for $4 each (nt) - Paparon 2008-09-03 17:51:02 (20 views)
    - Oh I forgot the $900 charge for head rebuild x 2 - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-09-04 18:08:20 (10 views)
  - Re: Oil can leak through the Valve stem seal - greyshadow 2008-09-03 17:16:56 (18 views)
    - I learned that from Johan/Sean's webpages - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-09-04 18:22:40 (9 views)
- Re: Oil Leak?? - greyshadow 2008-09-03 14:39:51 (17 views)
  - just my IMHO..I don't recommend waterless coolant for these cars. - bcweir750 2008-09-03 14:46:18 (18 views)
    - Re: just my IMHO..I don't recommend waterless coolant for these cars. - greyshadow 2008-09-03 17:12:15 (20 views)
      - the need for adding high pressure to the cooling system is eliminated - shogun 2008-09-03 18:23:01 (30 views)
        
        Re: the need for adding high pressure to the cooling system is eliminated - greyshadow 2008-09-03 19:55:10 (15 views)
        
        I didn't know you upgraded the radiator and the water pump.... - bcweir750 2008-09-03 19:58:11 (14 views)
        
        Radiator cost - scmm 2008-09-04 10:04:40 (17 views)
        Re: I didn't know you upgraded the radiator and the water pump.... - greyshadow 2008-09-03 20:21:38 (20 views)
        
        I discovered this in the letter column for July 2008 Roundel, page 7. - bcweir750 2008-09-03 19:03:39 (24 views)
        
        Re: I discovered this in the letter column for July 2008 Roundel, page 7. - greyshadow 2008-09-03 20:01:57 (12 views)
        
        My concern upon reading this is twofold: - bcweir750 2008-09-03 20:54:12 (16 views)
        
        Re: My concern upon reading this is twofold: - greyshadow 2008-09-04 16:48:48 (7 views)

A/C problem - Layne 2008-08-29 12:09:20 (56 views)
- Try it on non auto mode. I am thinking that if - alv12 2008-09-04 15:34:04 (14 views)
- Re: A/C problem - erwin 2008-09-04 11:37:05 (20 views)
  - Re: A/C problem - Layne 2008-09-04 12:55:31 (15 views)
    - The IHKA is not complicated at all.... - oliverr871 2008-09-04 14:17:53 (10 views)
- come on guys, any ideas? (nt) - Layne 2008-09-04 10:46:43 (15 views)
  - Re: come on guys, any ideas? - hvacdude 2008-09-04 15:34:05 (20 views)
  - Re: come on guys, any ideas? - htrdbmr 2008-09-04 14:52:42 (13 views)

WTB - Lucas fuel injector for M70!!! - mcf 2008-09-03 12:01:55 (33 views)
- bmw dealer sells lucas and bosch (nt) - alv12 2008-09-03 23:33:40 (7 views)
- Re: WTB - Lucas fuel injector for M70!!! - eliasazem 2008-09-03 12:14:12 (18 views)
  - Re: WTB - Lucas fuel injector for M70!!! - mcf 2008-09-03 20:32:15 (9 views)
  - switch completely to Bosch or leave the one Lucas inside (url) - shogun 2008-09-03 18:39:05 (19 views)
    - Re: switch completely to Bosch or leave the one Lucas inside - mcf 2008-09-03 20:50:59 (10 views)
      - yours is a Lucas, here info how to find out (url) - shogun 2008-09-04 06:06:10 (14 views)
        
        Thanks Shogun! - mcf 2008-09-04 08:59:49 (11 views)

drive line noise - nostness 2008-09-03 14:52:47 (29 views)
- no guibo, no noise from there - shogun 2008-09-03 18:09:06 (23 views)
  - Re: no guibo, no noise from there - bcweir750 2008-09-03 23:11:54 (15 views)
    - guibo and flex disk are the same, real name is giubo - shogun 2008-09-04 05:33:18 (17 views)
    - Can someone explain the functional difference between a guibo and a flex disk? - bcweir750 2008-09-04 01:12:19 (13 views)
      - both same, functions like a fuse in a wire system (nt) - shogun 2008-09-04 06:06:58 (10 views)
  - Re: no guibo, no noise from there - nostness 2008-09-03 22:28:58 (11 views)

Differential fluid? - paulmer 2008-09-04 00:57:42 (23 views)
- Re: Differential fluid? - paulmer 2008-09-04 01:19:27 (20 views)
  - Red Line is ok. - kfister 2008-09-04 01:34:24 (18 views)
    - Re: Red Line is ok. - paulmer 2008-09-04 01:45:54 (14 views)
      - Re: Red Line is ok. - gale 2008-09-04 01:58:04 (23 views)
      - Re: Red Line is ok. - kfister 2008-09-04 01:55:02 (18 views)
        
        Re: Red Line is ok. - paulmer 2008-09-04 02:48:41 (15 views)
        
        easy to check if you have lsd. maybe you already saw what will tell you - kfister 2008-09-04 04:02:45 (22 views)

Going to be selling my 735i soon...Very nice. - aureliaz3 2008-09-03 14:10:15 (35 views)
- So many different factors affect price. - bcweir750 2008-09-03 15:02:04 (30 views)
  - Re: So many different factors affect price. - aureliaz3 2008-09-03 18:25:59 (24 views)
    - I would sell the IL and keep the i its a better car (nt) - alv12 2008-09-03 23:35:31 (18 views)
      - Re: I would sell the IL and keep the i its a better car - aureliaz3 2008-09-04 02:40:59 (14 views)

5 speed swap problem - fritz2706 2008-09-03 18:29:16 (32 views)
- Re: 5 speed swap problem - gale 2008-09-03 20:49:48 (14 views)
- you can order one, modfiied, tailor made (url) - shogun 2008-09-03 19:21:49 (25 views)

Where do I go from here (long)? - windhund 2008-09-03 06:39:23 (49 views)
- Start with simle things first charging system battery checks - alv12 2008-09-03 09:41:51 (12 views)
- Did you check your battery (nt) - kfister 2008-09-03 07:13:34 (14 views)
  - No, I didn't but I will (nt) - windhund 2008-09-03 07:25:35 (13 views)
    - Re: No, I didn't but I will - windhund 2008-09-03 07:49:30 (15 views)
      - where can you get an independent check of the tranny computer? (nt) - hairywithit 2008-09-03 09:20:56 (19 views)
        
        The tranny computer is another possibility, you (nt) - windhund 2008-09-03 10:25:04 (15 views)

How about Re-Gassing your Gas Struts ? (url) - slydon 2008-09-02 17:19:05 (36 views)
- Which BMW struts are gas charged? (nt) - kfister 2008-09-03 00:36:44 (13 views)

plate - my406cid 2008-09-02 14:03:01 (15 views)
- Search is your friend - erwin 2008-09-02 14:18:21 (13 views)

Peake reader - word of warning - 750ilinoz 2008-09-02 00:37:24 (29 views)
- Thank you, and if you don't mind, allow me to go one better... - bcweir750 2008-09-02 01:02:15 (16 views)
  - Re: Thank you, and if you don't mind, allow me to go one better... - paulmer 2008-09-02 02:17:01 (18 views)
    - Re: Thank you, and if you don't mind, allow me to go one better... - 750ilinoz 2008-09-02 02:32:36 (16 views)
      - easy to handle, fits in the glovebox (url) - shogun 2008-09-02 02:58:50 (23 views)
  - Re: Thank you, and if you don't mind, allow me to go one better... - 750ilinoz 2008-09-02 01:21:00 (18 views)
    - bcweir750 is mixing up 2 things - shogun 2008-09-02 01:27:21 (27 views)
      - whoops! I got schooled again! Thank you both! (nt) - bcweir750 2008-09-02 01:30:23 (15 views)

Just broke a bolt... (url) - Keith 2008-08-30 13:12:16 (68 views)
- Re: Just broke a bolt... - Keith 2008-09-01 10:28:38 (21 views)
- Home Depot and Lowes have large bolt selections - erwin 2008-08-30 13:26:31 (20 views)
  - Also, check your local True Value or Ace. I got my intake manifold bolts - leersmd 2008-08-30 19:19:03 (21 views)
    - Some auto parts stores have a good metric selection - 740gti 2008-08-30 22:23:40 (27 views)
      - Re: Some auto parts stores have a good metric selection - Keith 2008-09-01 10:29:24 (18 views)
        
        They either have or can get almost any fastener you need - 740gti 2008-09-02 00:47:30 (15 views)
      - 740gti, you are right - the bolts I bought were on the premium price side of the - leersmd 2008-08-30 23:57:32 (23 views)
        
        Drives me crazy! - 740gti 2008-08-31 00:25:22 (24 views)

M30 Oil pump (url) - Keith 2008-09-01 21:30:30 (27 views)

Happy Day... - rucp001bmw 2008-09-01 02:13:41 (40 views)
- Not sold in Australia - Nick (Australia) 2008-09-01 02:33:17 (22 views)

Re-using the M70 engine management system (url) - shogun 2008-08-31 17:45:09 (44 views)

BIGG 7 (pic) - r0x 2008-08-28 21:54:41 (204 views)
- Re: BIGG 7 - paulmer 2008-08-31 15:52:51 (31 views)
- Love the mudflaps (nt) - htrdbmr 2008-08-29 07:33:36 (32 views)
- Woodbridge where in canada? (nt) - alv12 2008-08-29 00:44:23 (33 views)
- Cool, I think I have double vision! (nt) - leersmd 2008-08-29 00:36:04 (36 views)
  - I agree -- THAT kind of 'vision problem' I can live with! (nt) - bcweir750 2008-08-29 01:53:35 (30 views)

BMWPartNumberSearch 7 or 11 digit (url) - shogun 2008-08-31 07:35:53 (40 views)

OBC Query. (pic) - slydon 2008-08-30 10:57:19 (67 views)
- that is a BC III, you can upgrade to BC IV (url) - shogun 2008-08-30 15:40:42 (35 views)
- Yeh thats oem you can upgrade it easely. (nt) - alv12 2008-08-30 14:16:49 (22 views)
  - Thanks all and thank you Shogun. (nt) - slydon 2008-08-30 20:35:08 (13 views)

Doors relock? - paulmer 2008-08-30 18:15:14 (27 views)
- Re: Doors relock? - eliasazem 2008-08-30 18:30:16 (22 views)
  - Re: Doors relock? - paulmer 2008-08-30 18:43:35 (25 views)
    - Check out this link for sync. I had the problem with lock-unlock (pic) (url) - leersmd 2008-08-30 19:10:42 (48 views)
      - OK - not fuse 17, but the 7.5A one shown :) (nt) - leersmd 2008-08-30 19:11:49 (28 views)
        
        if that does not help, Johan's website, microswitch, - shogun 2008-08-30 19:55:45 (24 views)

Parting out a 91 750il - mejnoon 2008-08-30 17:17:31 (55 views)

Steering lock assembly removal and replacement (pic) (url) - davidc 2008-08-30 00:52:32 (206 views)
- Pic are always welcomed along with a great write up. - alv12 2008-08-30 14:13:01 (17 views)
- Another expertly written article! Thank you David! (nt) - bcweir750 2008-08-30 11:09:58 (15 views)
- WOW - I'm speechless! Well, almost - THANK YOU! - leersmd 2008-08-30 03:02:37 (18 views)
  - Incredible detailed write up with pics...thanks for sharing - eliasazem 2008-08-30 10:09:58 (17 views)
    - Brilliant write up Thanks. (nt) - slydon 2008-08-30 10:24:17 (17 views)