The 5 Series E28 Forum

cold start valve on '88 528E - vkocan 2008-10-22 16:02:11 (38 views)
- Re: cold start valve on '88 528E - vkocan 2008-10-22 19:34:37 (27 views)
  - Re: cold start valve on '88 528E - Sean 2008-10-22 21:48:30 (22 views)
    - Re: cold start valve on '88 528E - vkocan 2008-10-22 22:25:04 (19 views)
      - Re: cold start valve on '88 528E - Sean 2008-10-23 06:18:52 (15 views)
- 88 528E does not have a cold start injector! (nt) - Sean 2008-10-22 16:46:05 (26 views)

SoCal. Meet - downernsp 2008-10-10 20:25:43 (42 views)
- PICTURES of SoCal Vintage at Woodley Park! (url) - John in Simi Valley 2008-10-13 10:06:38 (65 views)
  - Testing: PICTURES of SoCal Vintage at Woodley Park! (pic) - John in Simi Valley 2008-10-22 14:58:29 (47 views)
  - Re: PICTURES of SoCal Vintage at Woodley Park! - downernsp 2008-10-16 16:45:26 (31 views)

no valve damage - natelambert 2008-10-16 20:04:18 (35 views)
- Re: no valve damage - Sean 2008-10-17 06:54:18 (23 views)
  - Re: no valve damage - natelambert 2008-10-18 00:09:29 (22 views)
    - Re: no valve damage (url) - Sean 2008-10-18 09:24:56 (33 views)

best way to replace tranmission - natelambert 2008-08-06 23:29:14 (121 views)
- Re: best way to replace tranmission - natelambert 2008-08-13 02:03:08 (90 views)
  - Re: best way to replace tranmission - Sean 2008-08-13 08:18:12 (84 views)
    - Re: best way to replace tranmission - natelambert 2008-08-16 02:40:11 (73 views)
      - Re: best way to replace tranmission - Sean 2008-08-18 13:04:13 (65 views)
        
        Re: best way to replace tranmission - natelambert 2008-10-13 12:17:51 (42 views)
        
        Re:timing chain replace - natelambert 2008-10-13 12:44:33 (40 views)
        
        Re: Re:timing chain replace - Sean 2008-10-14 08:23:47 (30 views)
        
        Re: Re:timing chain replace - natelambert 2008-10-14 09:27:46 (29 views)
        
        Re: Re:timing chain replace - Sean 2008-10-14 12:58:22 (34 views)
        
        Re: Re:timing chain replace - natelambert 2008-10-14 17:08:33 (29 views)
        
        It can be saved! - Sean 2008-10-14 22:54:15 (34 views)
        
        Re: It can be saved! - natelambert 2008-10-15 00:21:35 (27 views)
- Re: best way to replace tranmission - Sean 2008-08-07 07:37:54 (88 views)
- Should not be hard. Part #3. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-08-06 23:55:53 (89 views)

Rod's Automobile Pages - repairs (url) - shogun 2008-09-13 14:51:05 (140 views)
- Re: Rod's Automobile Pages - repairs - rodpaine 2008-10-09 19:35:51 (40 views)
- Re: Rod's Automobile Pages - .pdf index (url) - rodpaine 2008-10-06 12:28:32 (59 views)

no heat - my535is 2008-10-01 00:54:26 (53 views)
- Link. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-10-01 16:40:12 (50 views)
- Top of valve comes off. Check continuity of valve coil. Valve plunger come outs (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-10-01 16:39:36 (51 views)
- Check your heater valve. Left front of firewall. You may need a valve repair kit (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-10-01 16:34:12 (55 views)

Sludge - silverduan 2008-09-29 07:09:15 (40 views)
- Sounds like the beginning of a head gasket failure or - Sean 2008-09-29 13:19:52 (44 views)
  - Re: Sounds like the beginning of a head gasket failure or - silverduan 2008-09-30 00:16:37 (46 views)
    - I had a cracked head on my old 76. I let it set awhile, took out the plugs and - Roy In GA 2008-09-30 23:39:02 (33 views)
    - get anywhere with it? (nt) - Sean 2008-09-30 12:44:00 (34 views)
      - Re: get anywhere with it? - silverduan 2008-10-01 03:07:19 (39 views)

High Mileage? - indy7 2008-06-03 08:47:23 (138 views)
- did you get it? (nt) - Sean 2008-09-29 21:31:26 (42 views)
- Also, ask about the drive shaft universal joint - spalding 2008-09-29 14:42:37 (47 views)
- For a well taken care of car - pietern740il 2008-06-03 14:29:34 (133 views)
- forgot to mention its a manual trans (nt) - indy7 2008-06-03 09:00:28 (119 views)
  - does it start? - Sean 2008-06-05 08:33:25 (103 views)

A/C Aux Fan operating questionon '88 M5 - cw 2008-09-06 21:37:40 (59 views)
- Resolution to above problem - cw 2008-09-09 13:18:25 (48 views)
- It has a resistor and 2 temp switch. I expect the way it works is on at low (url) - Roy In GA 2008-09-07 00:13:46 (63 views)
  - Re: It has a resistor and 2 temp switch. I expect the way it works is on at low - Sean 2008-09-07 09:20:29 (51 views)
    - Right you are. My older car didn't do that but my e28 does. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-09-07 16:26:11 (54 views)
    - Aux fan - cw 2008-09-07 14:15:56 (64 views)
      - Re: Aux fan - Sean 2008-09-07 14:20:34 (54 views)
        
        Go to e38.org/e28 to find the ETM diagrams. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-09-07 16:21:04 (48 views)

Aircon cleaning - lesm3 2008-09-07 06:03:56 (57 views)
- Re: Aircon cleaning - Sean 2008-09-07 09:30:38 (55 views)
  - Re: Aircon cleaning - lesm3 2008-09-07 10:24:38 (51 views)
    - Re: Aircon cleaning - Sean 2008-09-07 14:17:44 (59 views)
      - Be very careful separatig the valve from the evap if it's anything like my - Roy In GA 2008-09-07 16:32:03 (57 views)
        
        YES use a backup wrench!!!!!! That should be said for all flare type fittings! (nt) - Sean 2008-09-07 18:40:33 (51 views)

Lazy pull off 88 535is Part 2 - pietern740il 2008-08-20 13:15:28 (83 views)
- What is the idle RPM? - Area52 2008-08-21 21:54:13 (92 views)
  - Re: What is the idle RPM? - pietern740il 2008-08-25 15:18:16 (71 views)
    - sounds like you still may have a small vacuum leak... - Sean 2008-08-26 06:54:59 (76 views)
      - I will vacuum test the car this weekend (nt) - pietern740il 2008-08-28 10:25:18 (62 views)
      - Re: sounds like you still may have a small vacuum leak... - Area52 2008-08-26 22:33:34 (67 views)
        
        A lot of good questions, don't have all the answers - pietern740il 2008-08-28 10:41:45 (65 views)
      - it behaves like a vac. leak - pietern740il 2008-08-26 17:22:37 (63 views)
        
        Re: it behaves like a vac. leak - Sean 2008-08-28 18:19:29 (71 views)
        
        also check the crankcase ventilation tube/hose - Sean 2008-08-29 13:03:37 (66 views)
        
        I found the problem - pietern740il 2008-08-31 22:24:32 (69 views)
  - Forgot to ask....post battery voltage... - Area52 2008-08-21 21:57:10 (64 views)
- what do you mean by revive??? - Sean 2008-08-21 19:35:49 (67 views)

Transmission Cooling pipe - silverduan 2008-08-25 21:44:35 (77 views)
- I sent you some more info today. Your car should have had a 4HP. Did someone - Roy In GA 2008-08-31 11:37:01 (55 views)
- YES (nt) - Sean 2008-08-26 06:56:00 (66 views)
  - You do need them! - Sean 2008-08-26 06:58:23 (63 views)
    - Re: You do need them! - silverduan 2008-08-26 09:48:05 (60 views)
      - I can not say for sure - Sean 2008-08-26 15:10:20 (56 views)
        
        Re: I can not say for sure - silverduan 2008-08-26 20:53:54 (59 views)
        
        The ETK says 3HP was only used in the 528i RHD/LHD up to 9/83. Are you sure you - Roy In GA 2008-08-26 21:45:51 (55 views)
        
        Re: The ETK says 3HP was only used in the 528i RHD/LHD up to 9/83. Are you sure - silverduan 2008-08-26 22:19:04 (62 views)
        
        That it's an 87 with a 3HP and not a 4HP. Parts are different. Also is it RHD? (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-08-27 20:56:13 (57 views)
        That it's an 87 with a 3HP and not a 4HP. Parts are different. Also is it RHD? (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-08-27 20:54:41 (59 views)
        
        Re: That it's an 87 with a 3HP and not a 4HP. Parts are different. Also is it RH - silverduan 2008-08-28 03:38:13 (49 views)
        
        Give us the VIN and we can look it up to verify. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-08-28 11:05:07 (55 views)
        
        Re: Give us the VIN and we can look it up to verify. - silverduan 2008-08-29 02:21:52 (53 views)
        
        Real OEM says its a 4 HP - Sean 2008-08-29 12:58:13 (58 views)
        
        Re: Real OEM says its a 4 HP - silverduan 2008-08-30 02:15:57 (55 views)
        
        If the rubber hose is leaking, you can splice new in- - stevebu 2008-08-30 09:05:59 (57 views)
        
        Re: If the rubber hose is leaking, you can splice new in- - silverduan 2008-08-30 22:15:32 (57 views)

drive shaft - rooster59 2008-08-25 13:39:03 (78 views)
- Sounds like CV joints to me - Sean 2008-08-25 14:02:05 (75 views)

88 535is, this car has a lazy pull off - pietern740il 2008-08-13 22:31:32 (116 views)
- Re: 88 535is, this car has a lazy pull off - Area52 2008-08-17 22:59:34 (93 views)
  - Exhaust too large, i was thinking it too small - pietern740il 2008-08-20 00:26:16 (83 views)
    - Re: Exhaust too large, i was thinking it too small - Area52 2008-08-21 21:30:30 (72 views)
- Are you down shifting it by hand? - Sean 2008-08-14 06:11:47 (80 views)
  - Made adjustment to cable - pietern740il 2008-08-15 08:25:49 (64 views)
  - Yes, using my hand to down shift - pietern740il 2008-08-14 10:10:05 (71 views)
    - Depending on the numbers of miles on the radiator... - Sean 2008-08-17 21:56:43 (65 views)
      - Update: Yesterday the bypass hose failed - pietern740il 2008-08-19 09:29:04 (71 views)
        
        Continuing - I replaced thermostat - pietern740il 2008-08-20 12:56:25 (57 views)
    - Re: Yes, using my hand to down shift - Sean 2008-08-17 21:53:08 (66 views)

front end noises and their causes - shogun 2008-08-20 00:31:55 (79 views)

sunroof - daddude 2008-08-04 16:37:05 (106 views)
- Re: sunroof - Sean 2008-08-04 19:49:30 (95 views)
  - Re: sunroof - daddude 2008-08-11 16:55:40 (79 views)
    - Re: sunroof - Sean 2008-08-12 08:09:12 (79 views)

Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade/Install (url) - shogun 2008-07-18 10:25:34 (166 views)
- The dimensions on the O- ring don't quite add up but I have done this some years - Roy In GA 2008-08-10 00:19:36 (70 views)

Changed the hydroball (bomb) on the e28 today, not as easy as on my e23. Hope it - Roy In GA 2008-07-16 19:31:29 (108 views)

A/C Stuff - sidneyrocket 2008-07-16 11:21:05 (77 views)

Is your fuel economy good too?...1985 528e/Auto - Area52 2008-05-13 23:34:53 (251 views)
- 1988 535is, half tank only 77 miles - pietern740il 2008-07-10 18:31:02 (130 views)
- Re: Is your fuel economy good too?...535i/is - reno535 2008-07-06 17:12:02 (124 views)
- Yes, Good Mileage - John in Simi Valley 2008-07-01 01:35:10 (118 views)
- Re: Is your fuel economy good too?...1985 528e/Auto - lesm3 2008-06-25 09:21:18 (105 views)
- The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - rodpaine 2008-06-08 08:05:58 (166 views)
  - Re: The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - Area52 2008-06-08 11:35:00 (144 views)
    - Re: The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - Sean 2008-06-25 18:56:52 (139 views)
      - Re: The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - Area52 2008-06-26 00:12:19 (127 views)
        
        Well maybe if they hired more engineers and less...... - Sean 2008-06-30 13:42:59 (104 views)
- 1983 528e 5-speed - ltwacko 2008-05-25 12:13:54 (176 views)
- Re: Is your fuel economy good too?...1985 528e/Auto - Sean 2008-05-14 08:03:08 (184 views)
  - That is fantastic, Brian and I haven't got more that 24 on the V-12s. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-05-15 00:43:27 (174 views)

Tedfest 2008 pictures - m535ted 2008-07-07 21:03:13 (112 views)
- Re: Tedfest 2008 pictures (url) - m535ted 2008-07-07 21:04:23 (127 views)

Odometer not working - lesm3 2008-06-25 09:13:05 (141 views)
- Re: Odometer not working - Sean 2008-06-25 22:48:28 (139 views)
  - Re: Odometer not working - lesm3 2008-06-26 07:25:25 (121 views)
    - Sure it can be done, but I wouldn't.... - Sean 2008-06-30 13:39:50 (114 views)
    - heres a comment for ya.... - wabiker 2008-06-28 03:46:41 (89 views)
    - ...and then try to sell it to one of your buddies here??? - Area52 2008-06-26 19:45:53 (97 views)
  - And don't reset tripmeter while moving (nt) - Area52 2008-06-26 00:05:13 (118 views)

Opinions on 85 524TD vs 73 Bavaria (Night n Day?) - kirk54 2008-05-30 16:40:20 (128 views)
- Re: Opinions on 85 524TD vs 73 Bavaria (Night n Day?) - kirk54 2008-06-22 11:45:35 (108 views)
  - Re: Opinions on 85 524TD vs 73 Bavaria (Night n Day?) - Sean 2008-06-23 09:38:54 (97 views)
- Re: Opinions on 85 524TD vs 73 Bavaria (Night n Day?) - John in Simi Valley 2008-05-31 18:58:00 (114 views)
  - Re: Opinions on 85 524TD vs 73 Bavaria (Night n Day?) - kirk54 2008-05-31 19:15:48 (96 views)
- I'd stick to the diesel. Bavaria is basically a 10 year older 5er also. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-05-30 21:36:28 (124 views)

blower motor - rooster59 2008-06-10 12:04:50 (119 views)
- get some light weight oil and put it ont he bearings and spine it by hand.... - Sean 2008-06-13 08:23:15 (98 views)

A 1986 535i would have what tranny? - ((((BIGANT)))) 2008-06-05 14:18:28 (113 views)
- Re: A 1986 535i would have what tranny? - downernsp 2008-06-08 03:54:45 (108 views)
- Yes, it should have the 260/6- (nt) - stevebu 2008-06-06 20:05:55 (112 views)

sluggish - rooster59 2008-05-30 11:22:46 (120 views)
- List of Questions... - Area52 2008-05-31 11:56:37 (99 views)
  - Re: List of Questions... - rooster59 2008-06-02 09:12:11 (114 views)
    - Re: List of Questions... - Sean 2008-06-02 12:42:03 (102 views)
      - Gas mileage is great... - Area52 2008-06-03 21:15:22 (102 views)
        
        Re: Gas mileage is great... - Sean 2008-06-05 14:06:35 (94 views)

cherised plate? E28 KLL poss E28 KILL? - rwdonly 2008-05-26 13:02:56 (113 views)
- 'no' did you mean MO, as in Missouri? (nt) - Sean 2008-05-27 09:29:12 (95 views)
  - NO....??? (nt) - Area52 2008-05-28 00:43:26 (96 views)
- Re: cherised plate? E28 KLL poss E28 KILL? - rwdonly 2008-05-26 13:26:11 (100 views)

Rebuilding Bilsteins... anyone know the groove spacing on the - wabiker 2008-05-18 00:43:36 (112 views)
- I found it... (url) - wabiker 2008-05-18 18:26:31 (135 views)
  - Great find Chris! - Area52 2008-05-20 00:11:53 (91 views)

tires - steve14 2008-05-11 08:43:27 (156 views)
- Re: tires - Sean 2008-05-11 21:25:18 (131 views)
- Re: tires - stevebu 2008-05-11 18:32:52 (122 views)
  - 16 inch Basketweaves from an e38 should be OK and not expensive. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-05-11 19:13:55 (162 views)
    - I agree, e38 16' works great and also looks nice (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-13 14:38:36 (151 views)
      - Any pics of the 16's on an E28?...I'm looking for somethin different - Area52 2008-05-13 21:06:29 (131 views)
        
        Here you go (pic) - pietern740il 2008-05-15 12:32:09 (242 views)
        
        Perfecto-mundo... - Area52 2008-05-15 22:06:10 (130 views)
        
        No adaptors needed, they bolt on fine. (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-16 13:35:51 (115 views)
        
        What is the offset and width on your rims?...and what - Area52 2008-05-17 23:25:19 (121 views)
        
        runnning 225 50 16, not sure the offset (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-19 01:11:23 (128 views)
        
        I will provide some pic tomorrow (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-14 21:42:55 (125 views)

88 535is shuts off without warning - pietern740il 2008-04-29 16:30:30 (177 views)
- Re: 88 535is shuts off without warning - Sean 2008-04-30 08:22:36 (140 views)
  - The problem started two weeks ago - pietern740il 2008-04-30 18:55:19 (125 views)
    - Re: The problem started two weeks ago - Sean 2008-05-01 09:42:54 (141 views)
      - I have to run these tests tomorrow - pietern740il 2008-05-01 21:59:57 (111 views)
        
        Re: I have to run these tests tomorrow - Sean 2008-05-02 07:50:33 (106 views)
- Not used on your car according to the ETK. Also I have never heard of it. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-30 00:02:12 (140 views)
  - Re: Not used on your car according to the ETK. Also I have never heard of it. (nt) - pietern740il 2008-04-30 18:55:49 (143 views)
    - Its 88 535IS auto (nt) - pietern740il 2008-04-30 18:56:37 (139 views)
      - Relay is overheating due to excess load (long) - Area52 2008-04-30 23:12:12 (124 views)
        
        Pump makes noise a while driving - pietern740il 2008-05-01 22:11:07 (111 views)
        
        Ace Hardware... - Area52 2008-05-03 09:51:17 (122 views)
        
        Thank you, Thank You - Problem Solved - pietern740il 2008-05-06 01:11:25 (143 views)
        
        Re: Thank you, Thank You - Problem Solved - Sean 2008-05-07 19:05:45 (114 views)
        Huzzah!....New Jersey Nigel is two tests away from Master Mechanic! - Area52 2008-05-06 19:57:02 (114 views)
        
        What a feeling, it feels so good - pietern740il 2008-05-12 11:44:00 (113 views)
        
        Very cool...glad you understand the principles!... - Area52 2008-05-13 21:26:38 (110 views)
        
        Forgot to add...watch where you buy gasoline... - Area52 2008-05-13 21:42:15 (108 views)
        
        Thank, I only use name brand gas - pietern740il 2008-05-14 21:37:13 (102 views)
        
        Disconnect the fuel feed to the rail at the back and add the gauge. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-05-03 13:17:07 (127 views)
        
        Re: Pump makes noise a while driving - Sean 2008-05-02 07:44:30 (115 views)

abs light (pic) - dee 2008-05-12 19:17:12 (134 views)
- How do kown abs is working fine? - pietern740il 2008-05-13 14:35:33 (101 views)
- Check both pressure switches...may be leaking also. (nt) - Area52 2008-05-12 20:12:29 (126 views)
  - Re: Check both pressure switches...may be leaking also. - dee 2008-05-13 07:40:32 (101 views)
    - Here ya go...items #3 & #2 in attached link (url) - Area52 2008-05-13 21:12:30 (118 views)