The 5 Series E34 Forum

trunk hood strut....'92- 535i -E34 - franknastasi 2008-01-19 13:45:02 (126 views)
- Re: trunk hood strut....'92- 535i -E34 - Shayne 2008-01-29 17:11:19 (72 views)
- Re: trunk hood strut....'92- 535i -E34 - zmuff 2008-01-21 19:32:04 (89 views)
  - Yes, when you take the 1st one off the lid comes down HARD. - drbarras 2008-01-29 14:56:56 (66 views)
- Re: trunk hood strut....'92- 535i -E34 - yaofeng 2008-01-19 13:55:18 (85 views)
  - Re: trunk hood strut....'92- 535i -E34 - Glen 2 2008-01-21 19:42:32 (63 views)
    - Re: trunk hood strut....'92- 535i -E34 - rick540 2008-01-30 07:13:18 (64 views)
      - Re: trunk hood strut....'92- 535i -E34 - drbarras 2008-02-12 16:17:41 (32 views)

Trans Program followed by Overheating - peter59 2008-01-17 09:02:46 (130 views)
- Solved - Trans Program followed by Overheating - peter59 2008-02-05 13:11:17 (67 views)
  - Re: Solved - Trans Program followed by Overheating - e34jef 2008-02-05 13:20:41 (48 views)
- Re: Trans Program followed by Overheating - rick540 2008-01-23 06:40:42 (92 views)
- Can you get failure codes? - kfister 2008-01-20 05:47:18 (89 views)

Still trying to find vibration source; stumped - bimmernut2 2008-01-12 13:56:25 (134 views)
- Re: Still trying to find vibration source; stumped - c804447 2008-02-03 22:36:53 (41 views)
- Re: Still trying to find vibration source; stumped - podmore 2008-01-25 17:34:36 (55 views)
- Try checking the wheels for runout - rick540 2008-01-12 15:54:41 (84 views)
- 100 to 110km/h is usually tires/wheels - Shayne 2008-01-12 14:34:15 (82 views)

Heater is smoking - jacques 2008-01-16 12:27:06 (94 views)
- Re: Heater is smoking - jacques 2008-01-28 12:22:03 (58 views)
  - Re: Heater is smoking - Shayne 2008-01-28 13:37:40 (67 views)
    - Re: Heater is smoking - jacques 2008-01-30 12:54:59 (47 views)
- Re: Heater is smoking - Shayne 2008-01-16 13:33:58 (81 views)
  - Re: Heater is smoking - jacques 2008-01-16 14:53:37 (73 views)
    - Thank you - Shayne 2008-01-16 22:45:42 (55 views)
    - Re: Heater is smoking - Eric Clark 2008-01-16 20:43:44 (52 views)
      - Re: Heater is smoking - jacques 2008-01-19 14:21:15 (55 views)

transmisson - paigemadi 2008-01-20 14:03:31 (67 views)
- Typical problem - Shayne 2008-01-20 14:29:44 (109 views)
  - I found a place with somewhat cheaper V.B. Kit... - M.Rad. 2008-01-22 07:24:44 (62 views)
    - Are you able to - Shayne 2008-01-22 12:16:19 (46 views)
      - Let's see if this works... - M.Rad. 2008-01-22 22:05:30 (61 views)
        
        direct links Makco Auto transmission parts (url) - shogun 2008-01-23 01:47:49 (81 views)
        
        Re: direct links Makco Auto transmission parts - mbxb 2008-01-30 00:06:39 (43 views)

tires - rick540 2008-01-24 13:51:04 (70 views)
- i use YK520 225 60 15... - 525i 2008-01-25 20:30:08 (39 views)
- tyres? - explodingbudgie 2008-01-25 01:57:35 (55 views)
- Re: tires - Jerome 2008-01-25 00:00:08 (51 views)
- Re: tires - Shayne 2008-01-24 14:19:22 (51 views)
  - Re: tires - rick540 2008-01-25 14:10:23 (51 views)
    - Re: tires - Shayne 2008-01-25 20:02:41 (44 views)

540i six speed swap finished... - shogun 2008-01-24 00:27:19 (175 views)
- i think you will find that the diff is a 2.93 - explodingbudgie 2008-01-25 02:17:20 (81 views)
- holy @#$^ the stock diff is 2.73?!?! - Lucky ///ML636 2008-01-24 15:03:01 (58 views)
  - My automatic came with 4:10, I put a 3:15 - goodtohave 2008-01-24 18:14:13 (62 views)
    - i'm pretty sure my car is a 2.8 or so - Lucky ///ML636 2008-01-25 16:24:41 (51 views)
- +1 aftermarket - kfister 2008-01-24 14:31:03 (52 views)
- That is great news! - goodtohave 2008-01-24 00:31:35 (62 views)
  - i just picked up a 540/6 last night - barry8108 2008-01-24 06:06:18 (73 views)

first accident for my e34 - russell36 2008-01-23 06:37:13 (106 views)
- Re: first accident for my e34 - rick540 2008-01-23 06:45:26 (77 views)
  - got the shop approved - russell36 2008-01-23 12:53:07 (47 views)
    - Parts on order - russell36 2008-01-25 11:16:52 (50 views)

E34 milkshake - Rodney/ltwacko 2008-01-22 22:29:59 (127 views)
- Re: E34 milkshake - Shayne 2008-01-23 00:17:08 (100 views)
  - Re: E34 milkshake - Rodney/ltwacko 2008-01-23 20:20:55 (97 views)
    - Re: E34 milkshake - Shayne 2008-01-24 00:07:13 (75 views)
      - Re: E34 milkshake - Rodney/ltwacko 2008-01-24 17:47:04 (70 views)

no heat after replacing radiator - Jerry 2008-01-22 16:59:23 (91 views)
- Re: no heat after replacing radiator (url) - Shayne 2008-01-22 17:30:51 (75 views)
  - Thanks all - it's fixed but...... - Jerry 2008-01-22 18:36:54 (77 views)
    - They have been coming from South Africa for a while. - kfister 2008-01-24 15:02:41 (51 views)
    - Re: Thanks all - it's fixed but...... - Shayne 2008-01-22 20:28:27 (74 views)
- Re: no heat after replacing radiator (url) - louiseven 2008-01-22 17:28:46 (75 views)
  - You beat me to it!! (nt) - Shayne 2008-01-22 17:31:15 (52 views)

TYRES - 1dale 2008-01-24 11:04:43 (67 views)
- Re: TYRES - 1dale 2008-01-24 12:24:07 (67 views)
- don't shout here. caplocks means SHOUT - shogun 2008-01-24 11:29:42 (53 views)

Need Advice on Shipping Car - steven525 2008-01-21 19:26:48 (63 views)
- you are only a day's drive.. - 525i 2008-01-24 06:38:46 (41 views)
  - It takes all day to drive across Montana! (nt) - kfister 2008-01-24 11:51:22 (49 views)
- Yaofeng posted this (url) - shogun 2008-01-21 23:26:38 (59 views)

Off topic...but has anyone.. - 525i 2008-01-24 06:41:27 (44 views)

Attacked my coolant leak today - louiseven 2008-01-22 22:20:05 (107 views)
- Re: Attacked my coolant leak today - Shayne 2008-01-23 00:19:12 (58 views)

Slow 525 (url) - yaofeng 2008-01-16 08:50:55 (190 views)
- Re: Slow 525 - clindahl 2008-01-22 12:01:30 (87 views)
- Re: Slow 525 - update - yaofeng 2008-01-19 23:21:36 (94 views)
- Well, it's a 3500 lb car with 189 hp . . . - rlomba8204 2008-01-18 09:39:55 (114 views)
- Re: Slow 525 - clindahl 2008-01-17 10:04:32 (90 views)
  - Re: Slow 525 - yaofeng 2008-01-17 12:31:39 (71 views)
- Re: Slow 525 - bobbert 2008-01-16 13:26:34 (63 views)
  - Re: Slow 525 - yaofeng 2008-01-16 14:19:14 (74 views)
- Re: Slow 525 - russell36 2008-01-16 12:31:43 (112 views)
  - Re: Slow 525 - Shayne 2008-01-16 13:31:45 (87 views)
  - Re: Slow 525 (url) - yaofeng 2008-01-16 13:25:37 (90 views)
- Re: Slow 525 - cloudnine 2008-01-16 09:17:49 (84 views)
  - compression test? - rick540 2008-01-16 14:57:11 (96 views)
    - Re: compression test? - yaofeng 2008-01-16 15:19:45 (90 views)
      - Re: compression test? - rick540 2008-01-17 15:21:09 (68 views)
        
        another angle - yaofeng 2008-01-17 18:22:07 (99 views)
        
        You asked about the e36 - kfister 2008-01-18 07:04:38 (73 views)
        
        Re: You asked about the e36 - yaofeng 2008-01-18 08:33:16 (69 views)

Fuel venting/expansion tank access (url) - dave535i 2008-01-19 15:45:35 (64 views)
- Re: Fuel venting/expansion tank access - Glen 2 2008-01-21 19:48:24 (52 views)
- Your Q about tank vent. - kfister 2008-01-20 05:40:46 (55 views)
- Re: Fuel venting/expansion tank access - Shayne 2008-01-19 16:50:54 (76 views)
  - Funny. I thought of that too but dismissed it as too simple. - dave535i 2008-01-20 00:33:16 (57 views)
    - From memory access to evap tank above rear wheel - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-01-20 20:26:04 (58 views)

Ipod an e30 Roundel article?? - russell36 2008-01-21 12:22:41 (77 views)
- found it - russell36 2008-01-21 15:01:01 (55 views)

control arm/thrust arm question - drbarras 2008-01-19 11:44:30 (93 views)
- Re: control arm/thrust arm question - Shayne 2008-01-19 14:01:58 (85 views)
  - Thanks - drbarras 2008-01-21 10:43:09 (50 views)
- Re: control arm/thrust arm question - yaofeng 2008-01-19 12:19:36 (70 views)

weak windshield washer jet - yaofeng 2008-01-19 09:15:13 (93 views)
- Tried sticking it with a pin yet? - dave535i 2008-01-19 15:37:11 (59 views)
  - Re: Tried sticking it with a pin yet? - yaofeng 2008-01-19 23:28:31 (67 views)
    - Drat. Always gotta throw the obvious stuff out there. (nt) - dave535i 2008-01-20 00:34:35 (63 views)
- Maybe check valve? - kfister 2008-01-19 09:24:56 (61 views)
  - Re: Maybe check valve? - yaofeng 2008-01-19 09:45:29 (60 views)
    - Also - kfister 2008-01-19 11:03:56 (59 views)
    - Yes, directly underneath the wiper nozzle. - kfister 2008-01-19 11:01:52 (66 views)
      - I too expd. this and it was the water calcifying in the heated nozzle - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-01-20 20:31:32 (57 views)
        
        snap valve on my tank was almost clogged - shogun 2008-01-21 02:38:40 (63 views)
        
        Only proper way is to dismantle the nozles and whole system - rick540 2008-01-21 05:53:01 (74 views)
        
        pics of disassembled washer nozzles (url) - shogun 2008-01-21 07:53:38 (87 views)

Confused - headlight problem... - mft 2008-01-20 11:23:23 (64 views)
- Re: Confused - headlight problem... - Shayne 2008-01-20 14:23:44 (48 views)

GM trany cost options - russell36 2008-01-16 11:03:52 (113 views)
- Re: GM trany cost options - yaofeng 2008-01-18 21:40:52 (71 views)
  - Thanks, but mine is not broken - russell36 2008-01-19 15:08:42 (55 views)
- BMA $3,000+core+shipping - russell36 2008-01-18 21:04:42 (52 views)
- I swapped to 5 speed manual, was $2200 incl parts and labour - goodtohave 2008-01-18 20:10:07 (66 views)
- dealer estimate $5,300 - russell36 2008-01-18 11:21:35 (43 views)
- Re: GM trany cost options - Eric Clark 2008-01-16 20:38:34 (71 views)
- Re: GM trany cost options - cloudnine 2008-01-16 15:46:53 (67 views)
  - Re: GM trany cost options - upallnight 2008-01-16 20:52:08 (76 views)
    - Was this the GM trany with two pans - russell36 2008-01-17 09:55:06 (73 views)
    - Re: GM trany cost options - cloudnine 2008-01-17 09:17:47 (97 views)

wet spot - yaofeng 2008-01-16 21:58:09 (84 views)
- Yep probably hydraulic fluid - drbarras 2008-01-19 13:13:00 (58 views)

420 miles on a tank of fuel in the 540 - kfister 2008-01-19 07:53:15 (91 views)
- Re: 420 miles on a tank of fuel in the 540 - yaofeng 2008-01-19 08:57:37 (73 views)

DME software editor - have scoured the www with no real - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-01-17 18:24:54 (97 views)
- Hm! - kfister 2008-01-18 07:06:59 (75 views)
  - Couply E24/ E28 guys have used Motronic911 which originated from - bmw635 2008-01-18 17:48:54 (84 views)
    - Motronic Editor will probably work for 80's DME. - kfister 2008-01-19 06:31:23 (94 views)

Preignition / detonation problem - rick540 2008-01-18 18:44:36 (80 views)
- possible reason knock sensors are not working - explodingbudgie 2008-01-19 06:04:51 (64 views)
- Re: Preignition / detonation problem - Shayne 2008-01-18 22:15:35 (77 views)

Q on '93 525 serpentine belt... - ericv 2008-01-18 14:35:49 (66 views)
- Re: Q on '93 525 serpentine belt... - cloudnine 2008-01-18 14:55:45 (46 views)
- Re: Q on '93 525 serpentine belt... - yaofeng 2008-01-18 14:53:37 (61 views)
  - Thanks guys. I will get it done, but can't b4 tomorrow - ericv 2008-01-18 15:15:35 (58 views)

DME, fuel pump and oxy sensor relay location (pic) - shogun 2008-01-17 22:48:38 (163 views)

Differential Rear Mount - kfister 2008-01-15 06:46:28 (69 views)
- Prob as far as the diff will come down? Looks like the subframe will (url) - bmw635 2008-01-17 00:43:06 (75 views)
  - Re: Prob as far as the diff will come down? Looks like the subframe will - kfister 2008-01-17 05:23:36 (56 views)
    - Easier way for diff seal R&R . (url) - bmw635 2008-01-17 12:09:29 (61 views)

Sticking front outer door handle? (pic) - shogun 2008-01-08 02:02:14 (285 views)
- Re: Sticking front outer door handle? - drbarras 2008-01-17 10:56:10 (68 views)

Sudden leak....... (url) - louiseven 2008-01-16 23:17:28 (99 views)
- Re: Sudden leak....... (url) - yaofeng 2008-01-17 08:27:25 (81 views)

EEPROM Content from Codeplug for BC - frut 2008-01-16 07:18:18 (69 views)
- Re: EEPROM Content from Codeplug for BC - e34m20b20 2008-01-16 13:07:33 (40 views)
  - Re: EEPROM Content from Codeplug for BC - frut 2008-01-16 13:53:45 (41 views)
- Which codeplug do you have? - kfister 2008-01-16 08:05:04 (66 views)
  - Re: Which codeplug do you have? - frut 2008-01-16 09:05:13 (58 views)
    - Re: Which codeplug do you have? - frut 2008-01-16 09:10:21 (35 views)
      - Re: Which codeplug do you have? - kfister 2008-01-16 12:42:01 (40 views)
        
        Re: Which codeplug do you have? - frut 2008-01-16 13:31:18 (52 views)
        
        OK - kfister 2008-01-16 23:18:28 (53 views)

SKF 30206/27 - yaofeng 2008-01-16 18:20:24 (82 views)
- SKF # decoder (url) - shogun 2008-01-16 21:20:53 (73 views)
  - one more link (url) - shogun 2008-01-16 21:23:25 (54 views)

OE radio SCAN button-no light??? - russell36 2008-01-15 12:40:13 (54 views)
- Most of the buttons have their own LEDs. - kfister 2008-01-15 23:45:53 (55 views)
  - interesting- more.. - russell36 2008-01-16 10:52:38 (43 views)
    - I am sure you can DIY this - kfister 2008-01-16 12:31:21 (53 views)
      - No weather mode - russell36 2008-01-16 12:46:10 (54 views)

Default OBC display - yaofeng 2008-01-16 07:53:36 (70 views)
- No luck - kfister 2008-01-16 08:06:47 (60 views)

Cross post E38 problem help; door handle frozen - bimmernut2 2008-01-15 14:44:46 (62 views)
- Re: Cross post E38 problem help; door handle frozen - Shayne 2008-01-16 00:09:08 (73 views)

'91 525i 2 issues today - pabimmer 2008-01-15 16:04:52 (101 views)
- Re: '91 525i 2 issues today - Shayne 2008-01-16 00:05:27 (80 views)

Spark Plug suggestions required - 540ia - e34jef 2008-01-15 18:58:13 (78 views)
- Re: Spark Plug suggestions required - 540ia - kfister 2008-01-15 23:49:43 (65 views)

SOT: Brass fittings in milimeters? - wjbell 2008-01-15 22:54:27 (40 views)
- 2 places to try: - kfister 2008-01-15 23:47:38 (48 views)

MB blower motor in E34 write up (url) - shogun 2008-01-15 10:58:09 (116 views)

transmisson - paigemadi 2008-01-14 21:45:32 (93 views)
- May be low fluid but... - goodtohave 2008-01-15 10:27:58 (58 views)
- This sounds like it is loosing/lost trans fluid - classic symptom - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-01-14 23:46:54 (73 views)

question concerning front fog light mounting/m5 lower spoiler - chad20 2008-01-12 21:29:21 (76 views)
- Check realoem or other parts source. - russell36 2008-01-13 12:41:14 (67 views)
  - Re: Check realoem or other parts source. - cloudnine 2008-01-14 14:12:06 (59 views)
  - Perhaps just a change to decaf russell? I think the m5 piece looks better - chad20 2008-01-13 13:40:03 (55 views)
    - just made the switch :) (nt) - russell36 2008-01-13 14:17:31 (54 views)

M5 Rear View Mirror Swap - pabimmer 2008-01-13 15:17:03 (75 views)
- Re: M5 Rear View Mirror Swap - Shayne 2008-01-13 16:51:37 (70 views)
  - here's some more info to build upon what Shayne offered up.... - Q 2008-01-14 10:21:54 (60 views)
    - sorry...I forgot to make the link ''clickable'' here ya go... (url) - Q 2008-01-14 10:23:01 (68 views)

My wagon died on the highway yesterday...axle popped out! - goodtohave 2008-01-11 08:31:44 (105 views)
- Fixed! - goodtohave 2008-01-13 22:15:20 (43 views)
- Replace the snap ring/ circlip/ C-clip, and snap it back in. (url) - bmw635 2008-01-11 17:34:29 (78 views)
  - BTW, it's a problem on the E38 too. (nt) - bmw635 2008-01-11 17:35:33 (56 views)
- It's something to check, hapened to me twice - rick540 2008-01-11 10:14:10 (55 views)
  - that is good news ! (nt) - goodtohave 2008-01-11 17:33:49 (56 views)

OT: racing, and I know you all hate that (pic) - otto99 2008-01-08 21:40:20 (136 views)
- i dont hate F1, after all it's the pinnicle of motorsport - explodingbudgie 2008-01-09 02:19:56 (66 views)
  - Hi Exploder, your email does not accept mail, pls send me a test. ta. (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-01-13 20:35:11 (33 views)
  - Bummed no US Grand Prixrt - Paparon 2008-01-13 20:10:58 (36 views)

Leaking coolant from back of engine (95 540i) - Eric Clark 2008-01-13 11:08:11 (85 views)
- Couple of pipes there, only way is to take a good look (nt) - rick540 2008-01-13 12:47:56 (68 views)

Cold start problems M20 525i - TomB 2008-01-12 00:46:15 (93 views)
- Re: Cold start problems M20 525i - rick540 2008-01-12 02:40:55 (100 views)
  - Stomp test - TomB 2008-01-13 01:18:08 (98 views)
  - My DME3.3 substitutes for a missing temperature sensor like this - kfister 2008-01-12 13:06:20 (76 views)

Anyone from Alaska here.. - 525i 2008-01-10 09:04:01 (71 views)
- Re: Anyone from Alaska here.. - Shayne 2008-01-10 12:38:51 (87 views)
  - I am thinking,,,, - 525i 2008-01-10 14:11:58 (79 views)
    - Re: I am thinking,,,, - Shayne 2008-01-10 14:44:11 (79 views)
      - So if one is locally in Fairbanks region... - 525i 2008-01-10 14:51:55 (62 views)
        
        Re: So if one is locally in Fairbanks region... - Shayne 2008-01-10 17:43:58 (60 views)
        
        i have no... - 525i 2008-01-10 21:31:28 (55 views)
        
        Goin' for it in winter eh? - Shayne 2008-01-10 22:31:24 (59 views)
        
        also,,,,why do i need - 525i 2008-01-10 23:16:02 (50 views)
        planning for sometime in Aug.. - 525i 2008-01-10 23:14:29 (55 views)
        
        Re: planning for sometime in Aug.. - Shayne 2008-01-11 00:39:00 (58 views)
        
        How about May - June... - 525i 2008-01-11 04:11:25 (65 views)
        
        A guy from our local CCA chapter drove from MD to teh Arctic Ocean - kfister 2008-01-12 13:51:32 (60 views)
        
        Re: A guy from our local CCA chapter drove from MD to teh Arctic Ocean (url) - Shayne 2008-01-12 18:58:31 (55 views)

Very positive heavy rain experience - russell36 2008-01-12 11:33:18 (73 views)

Anyone know how to contact Rondell wheels directly? - chad20 2008-01-07 17:58:09 (84 views)
- Anyone? (nt) - chad20 2008-01-08 20:04:48 (54 views)
  - Re: Anyone? - Shayne 2008-01-08 21:40:59 (60 views)
    - Thanks Shayne, but yeah I already tried the UK site and they told me I had to - chad20 2008-01-12 11:24:20 (56 views)

SOCAL: Anyone going to Cars and Coffee tomorrow? - louiseven 2008-01-11 22:42:38 (45 views)

540ia crank sensor problem. - e34jef 2008-01-10 15:32:09 (116 views)
- Mine had the same problem & cure. - M.Rad. 2008-01-11 21:22:29 (70 views)
- fuel octane - explodingbudgie 2008-01-10 19:51:43 (81 views)
- You got it - Shayne 2008-01-10 17:46:06 (73 views)

what do you think of this beastie (url) - explodingbudgie 2008-01-07 17:59:14 (183 views)
- Here you go. (url) - rick540 2008-01-08 05:10:00 (99 views)
  - i don't think i wanted to see that - explodingbudgie 2008-01-09 02:52:38 (84 views)
    - Well at least you have peace of mind with the work you've done (nt) - rick540 2008-01-09 12:46:55 (57 views)
      - got any clues on how i can tell if its the real deal - explodingbudgie 2008-01-09 19:02:01 (64 views)
        
        Re: got any clues on how i can tell if its the real deal - rick540 2008-01-10 12:42:23 (56 views)
        
        i assume thats realoem,a strange thinge happens - explodingbudgie 2008-01-10 18:10:40 (57 views)
        
        used a VIN decoder - rick540 2008-01-11 08:19:01 (73 views)
        
        why dont you install a balance pipe? - explodingbudgie 2008-01-11 14:23:07 (56 views)
        
        Re: why dont you install a balance pipe? - rick540 2008-01-11 20:31:14 (46 views)

New car nothing like the e34!!! (nt) - Glen 2 2008-01-10 23:22:33 (135 views)
- Re: New car nothing like the e34!!! - Glen 2 2008-01-10 23:40:19 (164 views)
  - What's a Torrent? - otto99 2008-01-11 08:36:08 (90 views)
    - Found it. - otto99 2008-01-11 09:13:31 (73 views)
  - Re: New car nothing like the e34!!! - Shayne 2008-01-11 00:24:32 (94 views)
    - Re: New car nothing like the e34!!! - Glen 2 2008-01-11 01:19:20 (60 views)

Wheels, tyres and follow up to a previous post (url) - topcat72 2008-01-08 07:07:37 (85 views)
- Re: Wheels, tyres and follow up to a previous post - Shayne 2008-01-08 10:43:49 (69 views)
  - Re: Wheels, tyres and follow up to a previous post - topcat72 2008-01-11 05:31:15 (61 views)

OT: racing again, Australian V8 Supercars - otto99 2008-01-08 21:44:23 (72 views)
- i find them too slow compared to F1 - explodingbudgie 2008-01-09 02:11:26 (62 views)