The 5 Series E34 Forum

Which alternator? - steve89 2007-10-11 09:04:39 (154 views)
- Solved (pic) - steve89 2007-10-14 21:00:32 (170 views)
  - .......not really - steve89 2007-11-01 10:48:13 (81 views)
- to be sure read the label on the alternator - shogun 2007-10-11 09:46:14 (122 views)
  - Re: to be sure read the label on the alternator - steve89 2007-10-11 11:06:31 (108 views)
    - that is fine-no need to change alternator - shogun 2007-10-11 19:28:12 (114 views)
    - Re: to be sure read the label on the alternator - kfister 2007-10-11 12:31:14 (92 views)
      - Awesome, thanks! - steve89 2007-10-11 12:55:37 (110 views)
        
        Surge at idle? - kfister 2007-10-11 19:45:16 (125 views)
        
        Try the Regulator first as per Shogun, many cars - BMW-Test-Pilot 2007-10-11 20:57:07 (114 views)
        
        Inspect first!!! - kfister 2007-10-11 21:36:28 (100 views)
        pics old and new regulator on my car (url) - shogun 2007-10-11 21:24:49 (161 views)
        
        Wow. you had nothing left. (nt) - kfister 2007-10-11 21:38:20 (97 views)
        
        nice timing ;-) actually........ - shogun 2007-10-12 00:22:14 (102 views)
        
        Yeah that's harsh - kfister 2007-10-12 11:48:48 (82 views)

Has anyone bought hthese or seen them on a E34 ? (url) - Paparon 2007-10-18 12:43:15 (262 views)
- Ok enough humor. - Paparon 2007-10-22 16:06:31 (95 views)
  - Re: Ok enough humor. (pic) - Shayne 2007-10-22 16:31:04 (143 views)
    - I have to agree with you here - Paparon 2007-10-22 19:07:37 (93 views)
  - What about these? (pic) (url) - rick540 2007-10-22 16:25:21 (160 views)
    - I really want your oppinion on these? - rick540 2007-10-23 15:58:55 (87 views)
    - Re: What about these? (url) - stingray1100 2007-10-22 22:24:57 (111 views)
      - Muth don't seem to list any BMW mirrors (nt) - rick540 2007-10-23 15:41:55 (83 views)
    - These would be perfect.... - Paparon 2007-10-22 19:08:29 (79 views)
      - have seen similar on ebay.com... - Jerome 2007-10-22 19:57:51 (71 views)
- Do you mean real E36 mirrors? - kfister 2007-10-20 06:02:52 (94 views)
  - Dont forget the added 5hp per sticker applied to exterior of ricer add ons (nt) - sal540 2007-10-22 04:59:47 (86 views)
    - Keep your BMW a BMW, it's nicer and not ricer that way. - rick540 2007-10-22 06:58:29 (83 views)
      - electrochromatic mirrors - Shayne 2007-10-22 16:35:17 (102 views)
        
        Re: electrochromatic mirrors - rick540 2007-10-22 16:51:03 (95 views)
      - Electrochrome mirror question - kfister 2007-10-22 08:43:56 (112 views)
        
        Re: Electrochrome mirror question - rick540 2007-10-22 11:23:37 (111 views)

540i 5-spd for sale by owner in Chicago (url) - cloudnine 2007-10-19 17:25:41 (144 views)
- 6-spd. - cloudnine 2007-10-19 17:28:21 (106 views)
  - Re: 6-spd. - Shayne 2007-10-19 20:38:56 (115 views)
    - Re: 6-spd. - cloudnine 2007-10-19 22:17:08 (89 views)
      - Re: 6-spd. - dave535i 2007-10-20 00:37:04 (92 views)
        
        Question on specs - rick540 2007-10-21 09:43:11 (107 views)
        
        Re: Question on specs - Shayne 2007-10-21 21:36:02 (88 views)
        Re: Question on specs - kfister 2007-10-21 11:14:57 (97 views)
        
        I added brake ducts (pic) - Shayne 2007-10-21 21:23:41 (148 views)
        
        Yours look a lot nicer than the other guy's. (nt) - kfister 2007-10-22 08:48:53 (68 views)
        Re: I added brake ducts - rick540 2007-10-22 01:05:28 (83 views)
        
        Pax airbag... - kfister 2007-10-22 01:30:20 (85 views)
        
        Re: Pax airbag... - rick540 2007-10-22 06:54:23 (75 views)
        
        I wish armrests were standard - kfister 2007-10-22 08:44:52 (84 views)
        
        Re: I wish armrests were standard - rick540 2007-10-22 10:30:00 (84 views)

540i Auto gearing mods? - rick540 2007-10-18 12:31:56 (121 views)
- I thought it was supposed to adapt. - kfister 2007-10-18 18:43:15 (92 views)
- a diff would probably give you the feel you want, a nice 3.64 would do the trick (nt) - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-18 18:42:08 (85 views)
- balance pipe may help - explodingbudgie 2007-10-18 18:28:41 (92 views)
  - well, a balance pipe will likely throw an o2 calibration error. (nt) - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-18 18:41:46 (94 views)
    - sorry, i meant adaptation, not calibration (nt) - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-18 18:42:46 (93 views)
      - i would think that was unlikely - explodingbudgie 2007-10-19 15:33:28 (92 views)
        
        ah if it had one factory then nevermind - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-19 17:03:10 (75 views)
        
        there would be little if any intermixing of gases - explodingbudgie 2007-10-20 03:28:17 (77 views)
        He doesn't have any O2 sensors... - Jerome 2007-10-19 17:17:20 (72 views)
        
        dude, that's sweet! lol - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-19 17:23:46 (90 views)
        
        You have a point with the balance pipe - rick540 2007-10-19 18:13:29 (82 views)
        
        they probably deleted the balance pipe because - explodingbudgie 2007-10-20 06:33:48 (76 views)
        
        Re: they probably deleted the balance pipe because - rick540 2007-10-20 07:07:28 (72 views)
        
        i think from memory about 60% of the exhaust pipe dia - explodingbudgie 2007-10-20 21:06:35 (72 views)
        
        There's an example of 9.20 application - kfister 2007-10-20 03:37:37 (85 views)
- Re: 540i Auto gearing mods? - Jerome 2007-10-18 18:09:02 (100 views)
  - Thinking about it now, I don't think it's learning - rick540 2007-10-19 01:29:37 (81 views)
    - let's look for hints then - kfister 2007-10-19 02:09:25 (107 views)
      - Re: let's look for hints then - rick540 2007-10-19 08:46:07 (89 views)
        
        I need a list of auto ecu's - rick540 2007-10-19 12:50:37 (90 views)
        
        retrofitting - kfister 2007-10-19 21:29:38 (67 views)
        
        Re: retrofitting - rick540 2007-10-20 05:27:46 (72 views)
        
        I am led to believe that AGS depends on the ASC brain - kfister 2007-10-20 05:49:33 (90 views)

how to remove fron indicator lenses - topcat72 2007-10-18 13:40:59 (199 views)
- It's hard to find that screw. - kfister 2007-10-19 21:42:10 (105 views)
- Consider taking the headlights out to do this. - kfister 2007-10-18 18:44:56 (135 views)
  - Easy headlight/body alignment - kfister 2007-10-19 02:53:39 (157 views)
- Re: how to remove fron indicator lenses - rick540 2007-10-18 15:23:01 (134 views)
  - Re: how to remove fron indicator lenses - topcat72 2007-10-18 15:45:20 (98 views)
    - Re: how to remove front indicator lenses - rick540 2007-10-20 03:13:02 (145 views)
      - Done it - topcat72 2007-10-20 08:35:04 (84 views)

Which gasket P/N for sunroof? - shogun 2007-10-18 01:08:47 (93 views)
- Pelican Parts says they have the CORRECT one (url) - shogun 2007-10-19 07:08:42 (87 views)
  - their 'BOE' - kfister 2007-10-19 21:30:56 (84 views)

'89-535-Transmission and power steeering hoses - Choices - BMW-Test-Pilot 2007-10-18 21:54:30 (88 views)
- hydraulic shop, farm equipment repair shop (url) - shogun 2007-10-19 00:21:25 (99 views)
  - Thanks a zillion Shogun - a real gem amongst us rox...8-) (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2007-10-19 01:07:48 (79 views)

curious discovery on m60 530's - explodingbudgie 2007-10-18 02:57:53 (96 views)
- just swap the front flange, they're the same internally (nt) - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-18 11:33:21 (91 views)
  - What about a 525 diff? (nt) - rick540 2007-10-18 12:10:37 (78 views)
    - probably would have fitted who knows - explodingbudgie 2007-10-18 18:23:50 (74 views)
      - yes keep the LSD :) - kfister 2007-10-18 19:42:27 (64 views)

Anyone using tire size 225 60 15 - 525i 2007-10-13 20:17:02 (92 views)
- front 2.2 bar, rear 2.6 bar - shogun 2007-10-13 20:47:18 (86 views)
  - I foundit how to convert - 525i 2007-10-13 22:21:54 (81 views)
    - what that refers to is during installation - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-18 19:08:22 (83 views)
  - Re: front 2.2 bar, rear 2.6 bar - 525i 2007-10-13 21:58:25 (81 views)
    - 32 TO 38 PSI - russell36 2007-10-14 05:03:48 (72 views)
      - Re: 32 TO 38 PSI - 525i 2007-10-14 17:39:12 (67 views)

1222: O2 lean/rich control stop? - redl1nerpm 2007-10-17 15:51:06 (170 views)
- Re: 1222: O2 lean/rich control stop? - rick540 2007-10-17 17:27:18 (141 views)
  - consider starting fluid/ether instead - kfister 2007-10-17 22:17:49 (109 views)
- i checked for vacuum hoses but couldnt find much - redl1nerpm 2007-10-17 17:09:36 (136 views)
  - Re: i checked for vacuum hoses but couldnt find much - cloudnine 2007-10-17 19:45:16 (136 views)

Springs in suspension - rick540 2007-10-17 00:32:44 (114 views)
- You have the sport suspension, yes? - dave535i 2007-10-17 15:57:05 (94 views)
  - Re: You have the sport suspension, yes? - rick540 2007-10-17 17:12:49 (85 views)
    - Yes! Springs have part numbers stamped on them. - kfister 2007-10-17 18:59:07 (86 views)
- Re: Springs in suspension (url) - Shayne 2007-10-17 12:08:59 (102 views)

e34 trans issue - kosmet 2007-10-12 23:04:50 (118 views)
- Have you checked fluid level? (nt) - zapperjoe 2007-10-17 13:22:19 (91 views)
- E34 tranny failures are a big issue.... - goodtohave 2007-10-17 09:49:07 (111 views)
- Re: e34 trans issue - kosmet 2007-10-13 19:09:59 (96 views)
  - Sounds like low oil level or pressure - rick540 2007-10-17 14:16:33 (93 views)
  - Re: e34 trans issue - kosmet 2007-10-17 07:16:41 (100 views)

We are now offering Meyle suspension parts guys (url) - oembimmerparts 2007-10-17 13:32:17 (105 views)

Error Message - 1 Brake Light - 525i 2007-10-14 17:39:47 (95 views)
- is also the third brake light working? - shogun 2007-10-14 21:22:03 (93 views)
  - Re: is also the third brake light working? - 525i 2007-10-15 00:39:48 (110 views)
    - yes, I mean the center one (nt) - shogun 2007-10-15 01:35:37 (110 views)
      - Re: yes, I mean the center one - 525i 2007-10-15 02:30:14 (77 views)
        
        brake light circuit failure (url) - shogun 2007-10-15 21:56:37 (115 views)
        
        checked again right rear brake light not working.... - 525i 2007-10-17 06:42:19 (88 views)
        
        1156 BAD!! - kfister 2007-10-17 12:52:21 (104 views)
        remove it, compare it with Walmart's one (url) - shogun 2007-10-17 11:37:44 (108 views)

M52 engine into a E34 - bobbert 2007-10-12 16:21:12 (159 views)
- Re: M52 engine into a E34 - shrike71 2007-10-16 10:28:30 (158 views)
  - I hate that damn clutch spring and have never used one - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-17 01:06:37 (89 views)
    - Re: I hate that damn clutch spring and have never used one - rick540 2007-10-17 08:27:51 (85 views)
      - i've yet to have a problem with a throwout bearing - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-17 11:31:54 (94 views)
  - Wow! - bobbert 2007-10-16 12:29:08 (84 views)
- Re: M52 engine into a E34 - explodingbudgie 2007-10-13 04:21:02 (80 views)
- Re: M52 engine into a E34 - explodingbudgie 2007-10-13 04:19:38 (145 views)
  - Re: M52 engine into a E34 - rick540 2007-10-13 07:03:11 (110 views)
    - my 96 e39 528 didnt have anything that flash! - explodingbudgie 2007-10-13 15:59:33 (84 views)
    - Re: M52 engine into a E34 - rick540 2007-10-13 15:10:24 (90 views)
    - Re: M52 engine into a E34 - bobbert 2007-10-13 14:52:58 (106 views)
    - Dual stage intake on m52? - kfister 2007-10-13 07:44:33 (81 views)
      - Re: Dual stage intake on m52? - rick540 2007-10-13 12:19:05 (65 views)
  - oops stuttered (nt) - explodingbudgie 2007-10-13 04:22:03 (70 views)

Bilstein TC struts - bobbert 2007-10-15 17:06:34 (105 views)
- I have them; they're called Tourings - otto99 2007-10-16 09:40:03 (107 views)
  - Touring is the 'nickname' - Shayne 2007-10-16 20:50:23 (79 views)
- why not try koni better shock than boge - explodingbudgie 2007-10-16 05:09:23 (86 views)
- hmm never heard of them either - redl1nerpm 2007-10-15 19:07:42 (107 views)
  - thats them! - bobbert 2007-10-15 19:44:45 (90 views)
    - TC = touring comfort (nt) - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-15 21:41:19 (91 views)
      - Re: TC = touring comfort - 525i 2007-10-16 17:34:38 (87 views)

How to check if Radiator is working fine... - 525i 2007-10-11 23:08:44 (100 views)
- handheld infrared thermometer with laser sight (url) - shogun 2007-10-12 00:17:31 (120 views)
  - How about this Actron - 525i 2007-10-12 03:06:11 (92 views)
  - Re: handheld infrared thermometer with laser sight - 525i 2007-10-12 03:01:41 (85 views)
    - Harbor fright sometimes has thermometer without laser on $10 sale (nt) - kfister 2007-10-12 10:18:15 (85 views)
    - yes, basically it is o.k. (url) - shogun 2007-10-12 04:20:24 (75 views)
      - Re: yes, basically it is o.k. - 525i 2007-10-13 20:27:12 (81 views)
        
        yes, the one at HF will do - shogun 2007-10-14 05:05:27 (88 views)
        
        Re: yes, the one at HF will do - 525i 2007-10-14 17:35:58 (82 views)
        
        that is a nice one (url) - shogun 2007-10-16 04:25:07 (74 views)
  - Shogun, pls accept invitation as join the USS Enterprise as Science Officer (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2007-10-12 00:47:10 (85 views)
    - o/t spock pic (pic) - explodingbudgie 2007-10-12 04:05:14 (125 views)
    - Re: Shogun, pls accept invitation as join the USS Enterprise as Science Officer - Paparon 2007-10-12 01:31:48 (85 views)

Replacing leaking head gasket (pic) - shogun 2007-10-14 23:55:25 (272 views)
- Nicely Don - cloudnine 2007-10-15 21:23:47 (89 views)
  - I did not do it, I just copied the post from 1 other board (nt) - shogun 2007-10-15 21:54:50 (83 views)
- What oil and fuel was used in this car? - rick540 2007-10-15 13:03:43 (85 views)

loss of power above 4000rpm - topcat72 2007-10-08 05:29:31 (112 views)
- maybe the cat is plugged/defective - shogun 2007-10-12 15:24:51 (62 views)
  - Re: maybe the cat is plugged/defective - 525i 2007-10-14 17:57:07 (65 views)
    - Re: maybe the cat is plugged/defective - topcat72 2007-10-15 04:24:01 (52 views)

alignment after new springs/struts? - redl1nerpm 2007-10-14 20:48:18 (80 views)
- Re: alignment after new springs/struts? - 525i 2007-10-15 00:42:04 (71 views)

Wurhts Engine Flush/Clean - anyone used same or similiar - BMW-Test-Pilot 2007-10-13 08:48:51 (91 views)
- Re: Wurhts Engine Flush/Clean - anyone used same or similiar - 525i 2007-10-14 17:46:34 (131 views)
- Make the WURTHS 8-) (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2007-10-13 08:49:43 (76 views)

'95 540i Emer Alarm Reset / Deactivate - SammyF16 2007-10-12 22:37:57 (183 views)
- Re: '95 540i Emer Alarm Reset / Deactivate - jofusfarr 2007-10-13 11:58:30 (145 views)
  - Mine does that, it'll go away - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-13 13:11:06 (123 views)
    - I had luck yanking the middle connector from the alarm box - kfister 2007-10-13 14:07:41 (147 views)
      - interesting, because my remote doesn't work either - Lucky ///ML636 2007-10-13 16:44:11 (95 views)
        
        One of you tell me - kfister 2007-10-13 22:33:11 (89 views)
        
        Re: One of you tell me - jofusfarr 2007-10-13 23:16:37 (81 views)
      - Re: I had luck yanking the middle connector from the alarm box - jofusfarr 2007-10-13 15:01:05 (125 views)
        
        Couple details missing: door, windows, etc - SammyF16 2007-10-13 19:24:00 (110 views)
        
        Re: Couple details missing: door, windows, etc - jofusfarr 2007-10-14 00:45:05 (104 views)

Spocks dark side ... funny . So we want to really clean the m30 valvetrain - BMW-Test-Pilot 2007-10-12 09:43:02 (105 views)
- i used diesel engine oil not diesel oil-fuel - explodingbudgie 2007-10-12 15:40:36 (89 views)
- diesel oil appears to work, albeit slowly - explodingbudgie 2007-10-12 15:35:42 (97 views)
- Re: Spocks dark side ... funny . So we want to really clean the m30 valvetrain - russell36 2007-10-12 10:47:29 (98 views)
  - try here for oil info - russell36 2007-10-12 10:48:44 (166 views)
    - Engine flush - rick540 2007-10-13 12:31:34 (117 views)

sticking hydraulic lifter-what to do? - russell36 2007-10-12 14:08:09 (148 views)
- Re: sticking hydraulic lifter-what to do? - bobbert 2007-10-12 15:55:24 (97 views)

cat removal on m60 530 = wow - explodingbudgie 2007-10-08 06:32:14 (138 views)
- What did you replace the cats with? - kfister 2007-10-08 13:36:51 (118 views)
  - FYI O2 sensor is an M18 nut (nt) - explodingbudgie 2007-10-08 20:03:29 (112 views)
    - You can just tack a hex nut on the pipe and weld around it? - kfister 2007-10-09 02:26:30 (80 views)
      - i just used an 18mm hole saw and welded the nut to the pipe - explodingbudgie 2007-10-09 05:02:05 (72 views)
      - i just used an 18mm hole saw and welded the nut to the pipe - explodingbudgie 2007-10-09 04:59:37 (75 views)
- Re: cat removal on m60 530 = wow - rick540 2007-10-08 12:27:47 (120 views)
- Are you in the U.S.? - rlomba8204 2007-10-08 08:41:48 (96 views)
  - i agree... - 525i 2007-10-08 20:58:33 (88 views)
  - the cats wre not overly bad ,they still worked - explodingbudgie 2007-10-08 19:59:43 (108 views)
    - Hmm . . . - rlomba8204 2007-10-09 09:18:53 (97 views)
      - as i said looking at the m60 exhaust manifold - explodingbudgie 2007-10-09 18:37:18 (94 views)
        
        Something else about the m60 exhaust manifolds - rick540 2007-10-10 08:51:13 (106 views)
        
        Re: Something else about the m60 exhaust manifolds - explodingbudgie 2007-10-11 19:19:28 (104 views)
        
        Re: Something else about the m60 exhaust manifolds - rick540 2007-10-12 01:27:30 (73 views)
      - Remember, engineering is a compromise... - rick540 2007-10-09 13:39:21 (93 views)
        
        It is, but . . . - rlomba8204 2007-10-09 17:16:35 (86 views)
        
        Hacks with welders - kfister 2007-10-10 16:31:06 (71 views)
        Re: It is, but . . . - rick540 2007-10-10 00:29:58 (70 views)
        
        torque improvement m60 vs m62 - explodingbudgie 2007-10-10 01:44:38 (90 views)
        
        Exact changes to M62? - rick540 2007-10-10 08:29:21 (99 views)
        
        exhuast headers are virtually unchanged - explodingbudgie 2007-10-10 19:59:48 (77 views)

M50B25 engine experts to the help on E36 board (url) - shogun 2007-10-11 21:32:39 (76 views)

Anyone ever used EARL SCHEIB (nt) - 525i 2007-10-09 01:45:33 (157 views)
- Re: Anyone ever used EARL SCHEIB - kfister 2007-10-09 02:24:17 (179 views)
  - If you quality, avoid Earl Scheib, Maaco, etc. . . . - rlomba8204 2007-10-09 10:46:55 (225 views)
  - Re: Anyone ever used EARL SCHEIB - 525i 2007-10-09 03:40:29 (171 views)
    - Roll on rustoleum - kfister 2007-10-09 04:22:08 (144 views)
      - Re: Roll on rustoleum - 525i 2007-10-09 04:57:19 (133 views)
        
        wet sanding - kfister 2007-10-09 05:30:20 (107 views)
        
        Re: wet sanding - 525i 2007-10-09 06:38:44 (119 views)
        
        Re: wet sanding - kfister 2007-10-09 11:01:42 (88 views)
        
        Re: paint - 525i 2007-10-11 00:26:28 (92 views)
        
        Re: paint - kfister 2007-10-11 06:46:44 (97 views)
        
        Re: paint - 525i 2007-10-11 12:00:44 (101 views)