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5 Series E28 Forum

Subject: Yes, I learned a tremendous amount of things I never knew before about cars
Author: DavidC (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 12933 posts
Posted on: 2005-03-24 19:41:03

and every little project made a great writeup for BimmerBoard. I'd say the #1 thing I learned, though, is not to fear taking something apart. The #2 thing is to take plenty of digital photos during the #1 process!

David Cecil
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The 5 Series E28 Forum | Message Thread:

Just got an 528e, Where Do I start - pietern740il 2005-03-24 15:13:05 (953 views)
- Where Do you want to start? - kff 2005-03-24 15:49:15 (1054 views)
  - Well - pietern740il 2005-03-24 16:41:02 (821 views)
- Congratulations! Sounds like you've got a good project to work on! (url) - DavidC 2005-03-24 15:39:16 (820 views)
  - Thanks, The CHECK light stays on all the time. - pietern740il 2005-03-24 16:51:53 (824 views)
    - We spent about 16 months altogether, mostly a few evenings - DavidC 2005-03-24 17:32:43 (1006 views)
      - It was time well spent. (nt) - pietern740il 2005-03-24 18:08:08 (831 views)
        
        Yes, I learned a tremendous amount of things I never knew before about cars - DavidC 2005-03-24 19:41:03 (780 views)
        
        You forgot one thing David, have an awesome helper with CLEAN hands to take - blakjak20 2005-03-28 03:39:35 (790 views)
        Before I start I will take pic - pietern740il 2005-03-24 21:43:30 (985 views)

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