The 7 Series E32 Forum

m30 losses power >4200 rpm - whiteghost 2008-07-27 23:54:25 (52 views)
- Plugged exhaust? Sufficient fuel? - erwin 2008-07-28 18:48:06 (36 views)
- Have you checked the camshaft for wear? (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-28 15:55:24 (29 views)
  - Re: Have you checked the camshaft for wear? - whiteghost 2008-07-28 16:08:18 (36 views)
    - Could be the air flow meter test with another one - alv12 2008-07-28 23:25:55 (37 views)
      - Re: Could be the air flow meter test with another one - whiteghost 2008-07-29 12:32:29 (42 views)
        
        If you can find a used one try and see what happens - alv12 2008-07-30 10:40:57 (45 views)
        
        UPDATE: Narrowed it down to the M30 EML system - whiteghost 2008-08-09 21:11:28 (25 views)

Need a key. - redcab 2008-07-27 16:48:35 (44 views)
- What do you want to try then? (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-29 15:42:25 (25 views)
- Nobody has a dead key or two to donate for research?? - redcab 2008-07-29 14:25:40 (34 views)
  - I guess that I will just go ahead and buy an uncut key. - redcab 2008-08-01 10:54:44 (24 views)

Good info about auto A/C here: - hvacdude 2008-07-27 00:36:54 (75 views)
- My a/c question? - gizi 2008-07-30 07:59:30 (27 views)
- Re: Good info about auto A/C here: - gus 2008-07-27 10:35:09 (28 views)

dashboard cusom display - gre3nskeeper 2008-07-26 17:09:14 (91 views)
- First thing tomorrow morning. The cluster is already on my desk - Johan750 2008-07-26 17:12:50 (53 views)
  - Re: First thing tomorrow morning. The cluster is already on my desk - hobbymekk 2008-07-28 10:18:25 (28 views)
    - It's only for the challenge - Johan750 2008-07-29 15:38:35 (22 views)
  - I see fister already registerd there... (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-26 17:29:28 (24 views)
    - Induleo from German E34 Forum seems to be ahead (url) - shogun 2008-07-26 18:47:20 (41 views)
      - Maybe a bit O/T about the CC messages - hobbymekk 2008-07-29 14:47:25 (26 views)
        
        Found the thread (url) - hobbymekk 2008-07-29 14:56:33 (28 views)
        
        You still have to activate the message - Johan750 2008-07-29 15:40:54 (27 views)

Interesting commentary on Meyle Parts (url) - Nick (Australia) 2008-07-28 10:45:40 (75 views)
- where a part is made nowdays does not matter - shogun 2008-07-29 01:33:35 (46 views)
  - Quality is definitly not the same in every country! - Johan750 2008-07-29 11:39:02 (29 views)
  - Thanks Shogun - that George is a funny guy, isn't he? - erwin 2008-07-29 10:39:50 (42 views)
  - Makes sense - Nick (Australia) 2008-07-29 04:41:41 (40 views)
    - 'NO!!! you're supposed to buff COUNTERCLOCKWISE YOU FOOL!!' shrieked George! - bcweir750 2008-07-29 09:37:43 (31 views)
- Meyle has 2 grades of part - kfister 2008-07-28 20:35:37 (59 views)
- Had to change a Meyle... - 92735i 2008-07-28 12:30:18 (55 views)

750 restauration in progress... - amuso 2008-07-27 05:45:23 (70 views)
- Re: 750 restauration in progress... - hobbymekk 2008-07-28 15:38:17 (26 views)
  - Thats a nice collection! - amuso 2008-07-29 01:58:22 (23 views)
    - Re: Thats a nice collection! - hobbymekk 2008-07-29 03:22:23 (23 views)
      - Re: Thats a nice collection! - amuso 2008-07-29 06:11:42 (23 views)
        
        Re: Thats a nice collection! - hobbymekk 2008-07-29 09:02:39 (22 views)
  - Be carefull, he might do some midnight shopping ;-) (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-28 15:52:49 (22 views)
- Re: 750 restauration in progress... - Johan750 2008-07-27 06:00:20 (37 views)
  - Re: 750 restauration in progress... - amuso 2008-07-27 14:54:12 (32 views)
    - Amuso, I have that answer for you on the final drive ratio... - bcweir750 2008-07-27 15:03:20 (37 views)
      - Re: Amuso, I have that answer for you on the final drive ratio... - amuso 2008-07-29 01:59:45 (23 views)
      - LSD was droped in combination with ASC+T. Not just ASC (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-28 15:52:13 (34 views)
        
        Thanks Johan! (nt) - bcweir750 2008-07-28 16:41:30 (17 views)

Crossthreaded sparkplug - paulmer 2008-07-26 22:12:43 (52 views)
- Re: Crossthreaded sparkplug - blackbmuu 2008-07-29 04:07:26 (25 views)
- Some people say it's better to remove cylinder heads - eliasazem 2008-07-26 22:50:12 (38 views)
  - Re: Some people say it's better to remove cylinder heads - paulmer 2008-07-26 23:11:06 (33 views)
    - Re: Some people say it's better to remove cylinder heads - paulmer 2008-07-26 23:20:04 (37 views)
      - You could get another E32 instead of a E30..... (nt) - bolkow105 2008-07-27 14:57:10 (23 views)
      - Re: Some people say it's better to remove cylinder heads - kfister 2008-07-27 07:11:21 (32 views)

Power Steering and Suspension fluids are refilled in the same place right? - 1985ruf 2008-07-28 21:03:03 (35 views)
- yes for the fluid, can you just fill in the crack? or use duct tape! (nt) - beach911 2008-07-28 22:21:07 (28 views)
  - Thanks Brett...how much liquid will it take to fill it? 1 liter? (nt) - 1985ruf 2008-07-28 22:29:18 (27 views)
    - how should be know what is left in your system? (url) - shogun 2008-07-28 22:39:29 (37 views)
      - shogun...what would we do without you? We would be lost! thx! (nt) - 1985ruf 2008-07-28 23:12:31 (26 views)
- yes, on the iL type with LAD - shogun 2008-07-28 22:21:02 (30 views)
  - Thanks Shogun...looks like no one sells the intake muffler other than the dealer - 1985ruf 2008-07-28 22:35:27 (22 views)
    - Pelican Parts has all you need online (url) - shogun 2008-07-28 22:48:00 (24 views)
      - thanks but pelican doesnt have the intake muffler airbox in stock. - 1985ruf 2008-07-28 23:13:19 (22 views)
        
        here new US $54.95 Air Intake Boot Hose BMW 740 i il - shogun 2008-07-28 23:48:53 (28 views)
        
        Re: here new US $54.95 Air Intake Boot Hose BMW 740 i il - 1985ruf 2008-07-28 23:55:29 (26 views)
        
        the big air box can be repaired with a glassfiber repair kit (nt) - shogun 2008-07-29 00:17:46 (22 views)

sunroof opens by itself, in sporadic steps, weird - andrew750 2008-07-28 10:39:27 (38 views)
- find a used General Module at local wreckers - alv12 2008-07-28 23:16:03 (32 views)
- clicking noise in front left door maybe broken cable loom (url) - shogun 2008-07-28 22:32:20 (37 views)
- The General Module controls the sunroof, windows, locks - az735i 2008-07-28 11:34:41 (44 views)
- My advice - Nick (Australia) 2008-07-28 10:49:15 (48 views)
  - Welcome to the board - and I ditto Nick's advice (url) - erwin 2008-07-28 11:57:54 (39 views)
    - I actually called a so-called BMW service center... - bcweir750 2008-07-28 16:52:58 (38 views)

Anyone have a picture of the R134a Conversion Sticker - AKneppers 2008-07-28 19:18:22 (35 views)
- on Johan's website under AC R134a retrofit - shogun 2008-07-28 22:10:50 (43 views)

New to the board and BMW - slider172 2008-07-28 13:47:29 (49 views)
- Go for a drive - erwin 2008-07-28 18:55:17 (33 views)
- One suggestion would be to check the parking brake cables. - bcweir750 2008-07-28 15:12:11 (32 views)
  - PPI-excited buyers get emotionally caught up - shogun 2008-07-28 19:16:42 (34 views)

Advice diagnosing overheating problem... - Rey 2008-07-26 16:23:18 (65 views)
- Is this a E32 735, or 750? - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-07-26 18:44:20 (42 views)
  - Crap - sorry, such a rookie mistake to leave out that info: '94 750. Thanks! (nt) - Rey 2008-07-26 19:24:36 (35 views)
    - Something's blocking the radiator - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-07-28 18:49:41 (39 views)
    - that is why I recommend to add a sig with car details - shogun 2008-07-26 20:01:01 (29 views)

Opening the A/C system--do I need a vacuum gauge (url) - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-07-24 18:44:48 (61 views)
- Thanks everyone. I understand now. Photo-- (pic) - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-07-28 15:46:24 (48 views)
- No. The low side gauge doubles as a vacuum gauge. - az735i 2008-07-24 19:38:46 (33 views)
  - But it won't show any change in vacuum - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-07-24 22:59:10 (35 views)
    - How to Use a Air Conditioning Vacuum Pump on Your Car (url) - shogun 2008-07-25 01:16:53 (50 views)
    - No other gauge needed as az735i says - bronze7 2008-07-25 00:08:02 (32 views)
      - and check the Harborfreight A/C (url) - shogun 2008-07-25 00:35:27 (31 views)
        
        All 134a quick connects are supposed to be the same - kfister 2008-07-25 03:40:51 (19 views)

LAD to regular suspension question - stevebu 2008-07-28 07:33:33 (57 views)
- yes, can use, see www.bavauto.com - shogun 2008-07-28 07:45:36 (96 views)
  - Good, that may be the easiest way. - stevebu 2008-07-28 08:29:34 (45 views)

A couple of days off = work on the 750i :-) (pic) - Johan750 2008-07-24 11:13:18 (236 views)
- check engine light - yes, more details please - shogun 2008-07-24 21:10:10 (44 views)
- Nice work, Johan. Which set of instructions did you - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-07-24 18:22:43 (42 views)
  - I didn't use any instructions - Johan750 2008-07-24 19:01:14 (42 views)
    - Yes, please, if you can write down some high level - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-07-24 23:05:04 (24 views)
- Johan, my car must had been manufactered very close to yours - eliasazem 2008-07-24 18:18:04 (29 views)
- Nice work Johan! Did your car came with shades - alv12 2008-07-24 16:09:06 (31 views)
  - Retrofit instructions - Johan750 2008-07-24 17:26:32 (48 views)
    - Thank you. (nt) - alv12 2008-07-27 23:37:18 (21 views)
    - mine is torn apart a little and the spring(or whatever keeps them rolled up) - eliasazem 2008-07-24 17:50:29 (29 views)
- Re: A couple of days off = work on the 750i :-) - htrdbmr 2008-07-24 11:35:36 (40 views)
- nice work! - steinway 2008-07-24 11:23:53 (37 views)
  - Re: nice work! - Johan750 2008-07-24 11:39:01 (47 views)
    - cool - the hunt for side-shades is on! (nt) - steinway 2008-07-24 12:10:16 (30 views)
    - Re: nice work! - eliasazem 2008-07-24 12:04:44 (27 views)

E32 735i Hot Start problem..........No more.... (pic) - slydon 2008-07-27 09:26:50 (92 views)
- Re: E32 735i Hot Start problem..........No more.... - Isiah 90-735il 2008-07-27 22:37:05 (27 views)
  - # 16-14-9-068-988 $3.19 (url) - shogun 2008-07-27 22:41:34 (50 views)

water in pass footwell area? Could be from e-box - pics (url) - shogun 2008-07-27 22:38:44 (51 views)

Which BMW dealer to buy parts from in the US? - 1985ruf 2008-07-26 00:19:40 (34 views)
- LOL they are in business to make money... - kfister 2008-07-26 01:23:02 (34 views)
  - what is that part where the airfilter goes? - 1985ruf 2008-07-26 11:55:11 (26 views)
    - should be shown here (url) - shogun 2008-07-26 12:25:13 (28 views)
      - intake muffler - 1985ruf 2008-07-27 19:24:52 (21 views)
      - I thought I saw a used one on ebay yesterday. (nt) - c00per11242001 2008-07-27 19:23:17 (19 views)
      - thanks Shogun! (nt) - 1985ruf 2008-07-27 16:31:54 (18 views)
  - Do you have a BMWCCA membership? - bcweir750 2008-07-26 02:20:13 (28 views)
    - Re: Do you have a BMWCCA membership? - 1985ruf 2008-07-26 11:52:21 (26 views)
      - 'Not giving enough?' Au contraire! Don't be hasty on knocking BMW. - bcweir750 2008-07-26 12:17:46 (35 views)
        
        ok sounds good thanks! (nt) - 1985ruf 2008-07-27 16:35:45 (17 views)

Transmission Flush 750iL (Picture Heavy!) (url) - shogun 2008-07-25 01:36:17 (107 views)
- same process for e32? Some mechanics... - 92735i 2008-07-25 12:04:07 (42 views)
  - I my opinion a flush can only help - shogun 2008-07-26 19:01:46 (55 views)
    - No damage to clutch pack material? - 92735i 2008-07-27 14:20:58 (35 views)
      - I can't imagine how a tranny flush would damage the clutch packs... - bcweir750 2008-07-27 18:09:02 (28 views)

New transmission, new problem - windhund 2008-07-27 14:15:30 (53 views)
- Power-on vibration at certain vehicle speed... - erwin 2008-07-27 14:48:21 (52 views)
  - I specifically told him that he needed to pre- load the - windhund 2008-07-27 15:42:37 (44 views)

Carbon canister replacment nececary? - Johan750 2008-07-26 08:40:01 (56 views)
- never heard about changing it (url) - shogun 2008-07-26 09:55:08 (44 views)
  - Did I ever post picture of my fuel filters that were used from 1993->2007? (pic) - Johan750 2008-07-26 10:25:27 (69 views)
    - I changed my charcoal canister - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2008-07-26 19:04:23 (64 views)
  - I'll probably get a new one at some point and cut the old one to pieces to see. (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-26 10:19:32 (24 views)
    - How much does a new one cost? (nt) - Isiah 90-735il 2008-07-27 02:40:43 (25 views)
      - According to realoem 83 (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-27 05:06:15 (26 views)
    - maybe Beach 911 has some for cutting one? - shogun 2008-07-26 10:58:43 (24 views)

Which E32 models had oil coolers? (url) - c00per11242001 2008-07-25 22:11:02 (54 views)
- Three filter housings on ebay (url) - cvillebimmer 2008-07-26 10:39:28 (30 views)
- transmission and engine oil cooler are not the same (url) - shogun 2008-07-25 23:01:27 (41 views)
  - I have tropical version M60 engine - Nick (Australia) 2008-07-27 03:57:45 (23 views)
  - Many Thanks (nt) - c00per11242001 2008-07-26 10:29:18 (17 views)

1993 740 head gasket replacement - mullenc525 2008-07-26 23:06:14 (66 views)
- Re: 1993 740 head gasket replacement (url) - AKneppers 2008-07-26 23:34:26 (44 views)
  - Re: 1993 740 head gasket replacement - mullenc525 2008-07-27 02:13:52 (37 views)

Confused about spark plugs for high mileage 735... - 92735i 2008-07-24 12:10:07 (51 views)
- W8LCR OEM work best on 735i I tried them all. - alv12 2008-07-24 16:03:05 (36 views)
- I use NGK 4 electrodes (nt) - eliasazem 2008-07-24 12:44:58 (38 views)
  - Re: I use NGK 4 electrodes - 92735i 2008-07-24 12:53:45 (38 views)
    - It's very good...it overcome my expectations (nt) - eliasazem 2008-07-24 15:30:10 (36 views)
      - Wrong info........sorry. (url) - eliasazem 2008-07-26 23:09:44 (31 views)

xenon headlights ebay (url) - gre3nskeeper 2008-07-26 17:48:12 (58 views)
- you should know that they do not have Hella or Bosch quality - shogun 2008-07-26 18:38:23 (53 views)
  - Re: you should know that they do not have Hella or Bosch quality - gre3nskeeper 2008-07-26 19:29:08 (29 views)
    - solder or buy (url) - shogun 2008-07-26 19:58:12 (35 views)
- Re: 1989 750il fuel pumps run for a couple seconds - dksatellite 2008-07-26 19:20:16 (41 views)
  - info on back ground - shogun 2008-07-26 19:47:34 (38 views)

Retrofitting the Check Engine light to my 91 750i (pic) - Johan750 2008-07-25 08:03:10 (387 views)
- Re: Retrofitting the Check Engine light to my 91 750i - Isiah 90-735il 2008-07-26 00:14:49 (59 views)
  - Stomp test doesn't work :-( (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-26 06:20:12 (75 views)
    - May want to try again - i got stomp test w/ Euro dme - kfister 2008-07-26 08:15:39 (66 views)
      - I must admit I'm rather impatient and probably stomped 5 times under 5 sec. (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-26 08:32:08 (63 views)
        
        That poor accelerator pedal -- stomped to death by Johan750! :D - bcweir750 2008-07-26 12:31:46 (45 views)
        
        you may need a modified EPROM, U.S. Version (url) - shogun 2008-07-26 18:54:09 (58 views)

What other model seats will fit on an e32? (nt) - gre3nskeeper 2008-07-26 13:12:45 (28 views)
- e34 front seats. (nt) - Johan750 2008-07-26 13:30:48 (39 views)

Cabin Microfilter - kfalkman 2008-07-24 08:57:50 (48 views)
- your car does not have one (url) - shogun 2008-07-24 09:47:25 (81 views)
  - Re: your car does not have one - kfalkman 2008-07-26 13:06:34 (26 views)
  - Re: your car does not have one - Isiah 90-735il 2008-07-26 00:24:37 (25 views)
    - You can...if you a brave - Johan750 2008-07-26 10:49:47 (34 views)
      - Re: You can...if you a brave - kfalkman 2008-07-26 13:08:46 (24 views)

BMW V12 Engine Program - by Racing Power Plant (url) - shogun 2008-07-26 04:14:10 (77 views)
- What's equally amazing is the Option A. - bcweir750 2008-07-26 12:29:45 (36 views)
- Amazing link - Thanks (nt) - c00per11242001 2008-07-26 10:40:26 (19 views)

CEL and stomp test - paulmer 2008-07-24 15:41:12 (89 views)
- How to perform the stomp test (url) - bcweir750 2008-07-24 16:56:29 (117 views)
  - Re: How to perform the stomp test - paulmer 2008-07-24 17:55:20 (58 views)
    - If you're going to do it that way.... - bcweir750 2008-07-24 20:08:37 (58 views)
      - Re: If you're going to do it that way.... - paulmer 2008-07-24 21:26:43 (45 views)
        
        Re: If you're going to do it that way.... - paulmer 2008-07-24 21:27:35 (42 views)
        
        no! Do not exchange the oxy sensors without checking them - shogun 2008-07-24 21:52:22 (54 views)
        
        Re: no! Do not exchange the oxy sensors without checking them - paulmer 2008-07-24 22:30:59 (43 views)
        
        or the MAF - shogun 2008-07-24 22:36:40 (52 views)
        
        Re: or the MAF - paulmer 2008-07-24 23:46:51 (39 views)
        
        as I said before (url) - shogun 2008-07-24 23:59:39 (50 views)
        
        Re: as I said before - paulmer 2008-07-25 23:59:47 (30 views)
        
        Never rely on computer fault reading always test the part - alv12 2008-07-26 11:22:48 (29 views)

Rear Foglight Retrofit - paulmer 2008-07-25 12:03:18 (53 views)
- Re: Rear Foglight Retrofit - kfister 2008-07-26 08:33:48 (30 views)
- Try this... (url) - cvillebimmer 2008-07-25 18:38:28 (48 views)
- There are few write-ups on how to do this. - c00per11242001 2008-07-25 18:16:54 (31 views)
- Re: Rear Foglight Retrofit - nevector 2008-07-25 13:43:22 (30 views)

Some Pic of My Car , By the way its 730 V8 (pic) - bmw740jor 2008-07-25 13:38:12 (154 views)
- did you install the sidemarker or did you do that yourself? (nt) - beach911 2008-07-26 03:15:21 (28 views)
- Re: Some Pic of My Car , By the way its 730 V8 - bcweir750 2008-07-25 14:56:51 (35 views)

Rough running? Try fuel pump.. - shogun 2008-07-25 23:52:40 (51 views)

Evans NPG + Coolant - paulmer 2008-07-25 02:12:41 (63 views)
- 500k miles+you never have to change coolant? - shogun 2008-07-25 02:39:53 (48 views)
  - Be careful about these waterless coolants.... - bcweir750 2008-07-25 02:43:10 (49 views)
    - Do you think the radiator cap - bronze7 2008-07-25 03:18:48 (38 views)
      - Wasn't there a recall on radiator caps? (nt) - c00per11242001 2008-07-25 19:45:29 (29 views)
      - It sure will - kfister 2008-07-25 03:39:21 (26 views)
        
        Vacuum? Yes, lot of it. But - bronze7 2008-07-25 03:49:17 (28 views)
        
        Here comes the overflow tank... implosion? - kfister 2008-07-25 04:54:34 (29 views)
        
        Re: Here comes the overflow tank... implosion? - bronze7 2008-07-25 05:06:36 (28 views)

Annoying sounds come-up when put a Reverse ! - bmw740jor 2008-07-25 06:58:43 (32 views)
- Can you describe it more. Is your foot on the brake when it happens, are you - c00per11242001 2008-07-25 09:37:48 (29 views)
  - Re: Can you describe it more. Is your foot on the brake when it happens, are you - bmw740jor 2008-07-25 10:56:46 (31 views)
    - Search forum on fluid types, I had it filled with gear oil. Sorry (url) - c00per11242001 2008-07-25 19:38:56 (26 views)

Washer fluid low shouldn't come up on an 89 should it? - nostness 2008-07-25 17:42:34 (30 views)
- It should, mine does. (nt) - erwin 2008-07-25 18:02:17 (25 views)
  - yes, mine also does it when low - shogun 2008-07-25 19:13:59 (27 views)

BMW 750i Remembered (url) - duke550is 2008-07-23 18:05:43 (128 views)
- It looks like they could not find a clean v12 in europe - alv12 2008-07-24 16:15:23 (25 views)
  - Didn't BMW produce this video? - bcweir750 2008-07-24 16:45:33 (25 views)
    - Producers went for flash over substance - erwin 2008-07-24 17:04:02 (29 views)
      - Just tells me it was made by obvious amateurs... - bcweir750 2008-07-24 22:59:13 (26 views)
        
        Who cares. I liked seeing something about the e32 - Johan750 2008-07-25 03:36:45 (25 views)
        
        I agree. There's not a whole lot of promotional video out there on our cars.... - bcweir750 2008-07-25 08:09:05 (22 views)
- That was nice to see - Johan750 2008-07-24 05:37:22 (21 views)
- Amazing stuff, I love my 740iL, I still wonder if I should have bought the 750, - c00per11242001 2008-07-23 21:26:54 (29 views)
- Yeah, I'm impressed - erwin 2008-07-23 18:38:36 (26 views)

Like Johan, I did some work today - Rich 1990 750iL 2008-07-24 18:33:06 (53 views)
- Do you mind posting some pics of painted manifolds? (nt) - eliasazem 2008-07-24 20:53:06 (32 views)
- Cleaning cosmoline: try loctite 7200 gasket remover!! - Johan750 2008-07-24 18:53:51 (45 views)
  - Re: Cleaning cosmoline: try loctite 7200 gasket remover!! - paulmer 2008-07-24 21:39:09 (32 views)
    - I used a copper brush and lots of muscle work (nt) - shogun 2008-07-24 21:46:54 (24 views)
  - Too late, it's painted. But thanks, anyway. (nt) - Rich 1990 750iL 2008-07-24 19:54:26 (23 views)