The 7 Series E23 Forum

adjusted AFM to run on new track, car runs too rich - ericbruckbauer 2009-10-06 08:37:45 (80 views)
- Re: adjusted AFM to run on new track, car runs too rich - Hitmanx 2009-10-07 16:43:21 (59 views)
- Check fuel pressure...the regulator may have failed... - Area52 2009-10-06 23:57:36 (71 views)
  - Re: Check fuel pressure...the regulator may have failed... - ericbruckbauer 2009-10-07 15:49:02 (82 views)
    - Regulator located front of fuel rail... - Area52 2009-10-07 18:53:11 (53 views)
      - Pictures, FINALLY! (pic) - ericbruckbauer 2009-11-01 16:06:25 (51 views)
        
        Re: Pictures, FINALLY! - limeyexpat 2009-11-07 09:35:08 (3 views)
        Anyone?? (nt) - ericbruckbauer 2009-11-07 08:30:47 (4 views)

Idle quality - What to expect? - peeeot 2009-10-06 11:29:25 (109 views)
- Update again. - peeeot 2009-10-24 19:13:42 (34 views)
  - Valve Cover & Oil Pan Bolts - Area52 2009-10-25 18:15:27 (41 views)
- These plugs should be fine, right? - peeeot 2009-10-22 11:26:53 (26 views)
- Re: Idle quality - What to expect? - elbiera 2009-10-21 17:50:01 (46 views)
- Intake job complete, negligable improvement. - peeeot 2009-10-12 14:24:29 (49 views)
  - need a few readings .... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-12 15:37:24 (52 views)
    - I have some readings. - peeeot 2009-10-13 20:00:08 (59 views)
      - good stuff and helpful .... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-14 12:43:51 (69 views)
        
        Thanks for all the quality information! - peeeot 2009-10-14 15:39:24 (74 views)
        
        all good questions - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-14 16:15:41 (43 views)
        
        Checked the HVAC. - peeeot 2009-10-15 12:59:51 (52 views)
        
        yup, that leak rate is negligible.... :-) (nt) - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-19 10:09:25 (35 views)
- I found my problem. - peeeot 2009-10-07 15:47:49 (112 views)
  - Anyone know where to buy the IACV to manifold hose? I can't seem to find it. (nt) - peeeot 2009-10-10 01:03:25 (61 views)
    - Re: Anyone know where to buy the IACV to manifold hose? I can't seem to find it. - kff 2009-10-10 10:27:56 (70 views)
  - Consider the easy quick fix... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-08 09:06:09 (86 views)
  - Re: I found my problem. - limeyexpat 2009-10-07 21:19:12 (53 views)
  - Re: I found my problem. - Hitmanx 2009-10-07 16:51:27 (78 views)
- Re: Idle quality - What to expect? - Hitmanx 2009-10-07 12:30:46 (69 views)
- start with a few easy diagnostics - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-06 15:52:42 (123 views)
  - Re: start with a few easy diagnostics - peeeot 2009-10-06 20:17:00 (82 views)
    - I'd lay next a good bet - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-07 07:01:48 (74 views)
- Some of my observations (pic) - demet 2009-10-06 14:40:56 (159 views)
  - You run without your O2 sensor? - peeeot 2009-10-06 18:33:33 (75 views)
    - These cars .... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-07 07:13:24 (92 views)
    - keep in mind that the US 733i only had a - sfdon 2009-10-06 20:09:21 (104 views)
    - Some answers... (url) - demet 2009-10-06 19:14:09 (86 views)
      - Re: Some answers... - limeyexpat 2009-10-07 00:38:25 (90 views)
      - I checked my switch out. - peeeot 2009-10-06 20:06:31 (61 views)
        
        Other possibilites... - Area52 2009-10-06 23:46:20 (52 views)
        
        Are leaking injectors a common problem? - peeeot 2009-10-07 00:12:27 (55 views)
        
        Re: Are leaking injectors a common problem? - Area52 2009-10-07 08:44:01 (68 views)
        
        Doh!... - Area52 2009-10-06 23:49:55 (63 views)

muffler - goms187 2009-09-20 20:14:30 (138 views)
- Heard the car in person on Friday... It sounds nice! (nt) - 06impreza 2009-10-11 17:36:26 (38 views)
- Muffler recordings.... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-08 17:36:20 (57 views)
  - Re: Muffler recordings.... - goms187 2009-10-13 00:17:37 (42 views)
    - No hurry on the recordings... more - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-10-13 07:40:30 (30 views)
- New system (pic) - goms187 2009-10-06 09:57:55 (167 views)
  - Re: New system - donstevens 2009-10-13 09:21:03 (26 views)
  - That is very pretty, compared to what I had on the 745. - demet 2009-10-06 19:22:33 (37 views)
    - yeah... - goms187 2009-10-06 20:57:43 (46 views)
      - direct link for the mp3 download (url) - goms187 2009-10-07 20:42:58 (66 views)
        
        Not bad, but now I demand video to go with the sound. - demet 2009-10-09 20:06:50 (41 views)
        
        Re: Not bad, but now I demand video to go with the sound. - Hitmanx 2009-10-11 18:03:10 (26 views)
      - sound clips (url) - goms187 2009-10-06 21:27:50 (63 views)
        
        Re: sound clips - Hitmanx 2009-10-06 22:47:47 (54 views)
  - Re: New system - Hitmanx 2009-10-06 17:30:19 (51 views)
  - What exactly is it? magnaflow? exhaust size? (nt) - ((((BIGANT)))) 2009-10-06 12:38:23 (31 views)
    - B&B cat back system (nt) - goms187 2009-10-06 13:23:58 (41 views)
  - Can't wait to hear it.. Lemme know when it's good to go! (nt) - 06impreza 2009-10-06 11:31:13 (39 views)
- Here's what I'm doing... - ericcue 2009-09-24 20:33:15 (118 views)
  - Re: Here's what I'm doing... - goms187 2009-09-25 13:27:03 (78 views)
    - Re: Here's what I'm doing... - ericcue 2009-09-26 02:13:45 (60 views)
      - Re: Here's what I'm doing... - goms187 2009-09-28 10:34:11 (54 views)
        
        actually - goms187 2009-09-28 11:55:27 (75 views)
        
        Re: actually - ericcue 2009-09-29 02:06:44 (55 views)
        
        something more like this (url) - goms187 2009-09-29 10:40:49 (77 views)
        
        Re: something more like this - ericcue 2009-09-30 01:38:48 (63 views)
        
        they don't make anything as long in the smaller size.... (nt) - goms187 2009-09-30 10:05:00 (43 views)
        
        ok this one is 18' and smaller dia. (url) - goms187 2009-09-30 16:59:02 (65 views)
        ok this one is 18' and smaller dia. (url) - goms187 2009-09-30 16:59:00 (67 views)
- Just get a magnaflow and be done with it. (pic) - ejonesie22 2009-09-23 16:11:46 (180 views)
- I have a friend who has a Magnaflow in his 745i - Vern 2009-09-22 15:37:17 (85 views)
  - i know its asking alot but would it be possible - goms187 2009-09-22 21:57:34 (72 views)
    - I should see him in the next week, or so (nt) - Vern 2009-09-23 15:06:01 (85 views)
- Re: muffler - Hitmanx 2009-09-21 01:37:29 (112 views)
  - I just gave in and bought a b&b this morning (nt) - goms187 2009-10-05 12:01:07 (38 views)
  - sorry should of specified, looking for performance muffler - goms187 2009-09-21 12:31:25 (71 views)
    - Re: sorry should of specified, looking for performance muffler - Hitmanx 2009-09-21 18:44:53 (55 views)
      - yes much more sound, haha - goms187 2009-09-21 20:48:43 (60 views)
        
        Re: yes much more sound, haha - Hitmanx 2009-09-22 00:33:56 (55 views)
        
        Re: yes much more sound, haha - 944s 2009-09-22 22:25:17 (70 views)
        
        Re: yes much more sound, haha (pic) (url) - Hitmanx 2009-09-24 01:29:30 (157 views)
        
        Re: just got mine done last week and - bodoke 2009-10-03 20:52:48 (66 views)
        
        Any chance your looking to replace it with something - goms187 2009-09-22 11:30:36 (71 views)
        
        Re: Any chance your looking to replace it with something - Hitmanx 2009-09-24 01:42:16 (109 views)

For all you guys with parts cars... - samsonevickis 2009-09-18 21:16:19 (105 views)
- Re: For all you guys with parts cars... - derrith 2009-10-12 02:01:44 (24 views)
- Can you get on realoem and show part so there's no chance of mistake? - dr750 2009-09-28 18:15:58 (61 views)
  - Input these part numbers - samsonevickis 2009-09-28 20:18:48 (56 views)

You guys were right! (pic) - mofinco 2009-10-03 17:32:47 (115 views)
- Gear replacement was easy - mofinco 2009-10-11 15:28:12 (47 views)
- Re: You guys were right! - Hitmanx 2009-10-04 15:34:28 (62 views)
  - It's a problem with the plasticiser chemicals used in the older plastics which - Roy In GA 2009-10-04 22:41:04 (64 views)
    - Agreed - mofinco 2009-10-11 15:25:06 (58 views)
    - Re: It's a problem with the plasticiser chemicals used in the older plastics which - Hitmanx 2009-10-05 10:32:23 (36 views)
- I've been told, that the original grease - clemsoncpa 2009-10-03 18:10:16 (68 views)
  - And don't reset trip meter while moving (nt) - Area52 2009-10-04 06:47:46 (46 views)
    - Can't quite make sense of that... ;-) - mofinco 2009-10-04 12:27:04 (74 views)
      - Agree... - Area52 2009-10-04 12:35:22 (83 views)
        
        Mine reached... (pic) - demet 2009-10-04 14:36:35 (92 views)

If these cars were worth anywhere near the E28 or E30 OR E21 - samsonevickis 2009-10-02 01:48:16 (84 views)
- These cars are worth what you want them to be to you. - ejonesie22 2009-10-11 10:02:18 (51 views)
- There's a lack of enthusiasm about them... - ericcue 2009-10-03 15:18:30 (87 views)
  - I would refute this accusation... - Vern 2009-10-05 17:46:57 (55 views)
  - Re: There's a lack of enthusiasm about them... - limeyexpat 2009-10-03 18:22:39 (83 views)
- Definitely worth more than E21 and E28 and E30 - Vern 2009-10-03 12:06:13 (85 views)
- Mine is worth money, just can't seem to get that - kff 2009-10-02 03:01:44 (100 views)

Absolutely buffaloed on locating this part (body electric) - seaside 2009-10-03 20:01:17 (101 views)
- I'll see if I can grab one next time I'm at yard.. Which door? (nt) - 06impreza 2009-10-06 01:32:52 (79 views)
  - Re: I'll see if I can grab one next time I'm at yard.. Which door? - seaside 2009-10-07 18:31:56 (71 views)
  - I also have a bunch of doors. Post a pic of the part. - demet 2009-10-06 19:26:48 (67 views)
- Can't buy it separately ... it's part of the wiring harness ... - samspade 2009-10-05 11:20:14 (58 views)
  - And the harness is... no longer available. Drat. - seaside 2009-10-05 23:26:42 (70 views)
- I have searched completely through Sect. 41, 51, and 61 of the ETK with no luck. - Roy In GA 2009-10-04 22:32:04 (39 views)
  - Re: I have searched completely through Sect. 41, 51, and 61 of the ETK with no luck. - seaside 2009-10-04 22:48:03 (46 views)
    - I think sam is right. Your P/N is correct though. I remembered that I had an. - Roy In GA 2009-10-06 00:42:38 (53 views)
      - Check the 031 and 035 P/Ns with Crown BMW in NC. They list them. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-10-06 01:01:16 (42 views)

well it happend... the trans finnally took a shit... (pic) - dantheman733i 2009-09-25 00:30:53 (186 views)
- Well I love the Red Leather. (nt) - samsonevickis 2009-09-25 03:05:49 (57 views)
- Re: well it happend... the trans finnally took a shit... - limeyexpat 2009-09-25 02:50:13 (94 views)
  - Re: well it happend... the trans finnally took a shit... - dantheman733i 2009-09-25 15:01:03 (95 views)
    - I'm no expert, but I think you need the 733i clutch, because - Vern 2009-09-26 12:02:57 (90 views)
      - yeah thats what i thought plus its a little cheaper. (pic) - dantheman733i 2009-09-27 00:01:47 (100 views)
        
        in need of some help.. - dantheman733i 2009-10-05 16:22:31 (57 views)

Electrical issues - budman420 2009-10-04 21:16:47 (79 views)
- Re: Electrical issues - Hitmanx 2009-10-05 10:33:41 (62 views)
- Test with an ammeter and pull each fuse until you find the right circuit. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-10-04 22:46:00 (58 views)
  - Re: Test with an ammeter and pull each fuse until you find the right circuit. - budman420 2009-10-05 00:36:12 (54 views)
    - Did you look here? (url) - Roy In GA 2009-10-05 12:39:04 (52 views)
  - Re: Test with an ammeter and pull each fuse until you find the right circuit. - budman420 2009-10-05 00:31:45 (42 views)

Power Steering Pump Rebuild (pic) - limeyexpat 2009-10-02 17:25:21 (136 views)
- Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Hitmanx 2009-10-02 19:04:20 (58 views)
  - Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - limeyexpat 2009-10-02 23:05:48 (76 views)
    - Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - seaside 2009-10-04 22:50:15 (54 views)
      - Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - limeyexpat 2009-10-05 00:22:15 (45 views)

E32 starter and studs? - Hitmanx 2009-10-04 19:35:09 (54 views)
- The ETK says the normal mount is with 2 10mm bolts, are you changing to 10mm - Roy In GA 2009-10-04 20:29:51 (83 views)
  - Re: The ETK says the normal mount is with 2 10mm bolts, are you changing to 10mm - Hitmanx 2009-10-04 20:41:01 (49 views)
    - m10 X 35 is good.... - sfdon 2009-10-04 21:52:25 (39 views)

Location of the transmission computer - clemsoncpa 2009-10-03 16:40:56 (75 views)
- Re: Location of the transmission computer - Hitmanx 2009-10-04 20:56:17 (67 views)
- Is it not in the ETM diagrams on e38.org/e23? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-10-04 20:22:18 (68 views)

Relays for the ECE cars/745i? Qs - Hitmanx 2009-10-04 20:33:07 (41 views)

Fuel Tank Cleaning - Hitmanx 2009-10-03 16:19:48 (67 views)

Anyone have tan front headrests?? - 06impreza 2009-09-29 03:08:13 (51 views)
- There's about 8 different shades of tan from e23-32, - dr750 2009-10-02 14:06:44 (48 views)
  - Re: There's about 8 different shades of tan from e23-32, - 06impreza 2009-10-02 16:51:24 (64 views)

Need another instrument cluster. - BigBruce 2009-09-29 08:19:37 (60 views)
- What's a good price? - dr750 2009-10-02 13:57:34 (45 views)

just wondering what my car is worth to you guys - elariobordoni 2009-10-01 20:46:20 (115 views)
- Re: just wondering what my car is worth to you guys - Hitmanx 2009-10-02 11:55:03 (70 views)
- I'm sorry but a 735i with rust that needs bondo - sfdon 2009-10-02 00:11:51 (85 views)
  - i should have given a better description - elariobordoni 2009-10-02 00:19:57 (61 views)
- How did you 'patch' it up? That will determine what it's worth. (pic) - demet 2009-10-01 21:13:54 (96 views)
  - Why are these cars so cheap? - peeeot 2009-10-02 01:13:17 (66 views)
    - Complexity is part of it, the HVAC on these cars is known to - kff 2009-10-02 03:06:26 (73 views)
      - I can appreciate the maintenance cost point. - peeeot 2009-10-02 11:01:32 (62 views)
  - im not looking to sell, yet at least - elariobordoni 2009-10-01 21:19:24 (67 views)
    - Re: im not looking to sell, yet at least - limeyexpat 2009-10-02 13:34:39 (39 views)

1982 733i Gas Tank - raf73698324 2009-09-28 19:46:12 (88 views)
- Re: 1982 733i Gas Tank - hartac54 2009-09-29 21:54:33 (91 views)
  - Re: 1982 733i Gas Tank - raf73698324 2009-10-01 20:53:08 (37 views)
  - Re: 1982 733i Gas Tank - raf73698324 2009-10-01 20:52:25 (62 views)
- Where are you located? (nt) - demet 2009-09-28 20:11:24 (77 views)
  - Re: Where are you located? - raf73698324 2009-09-28 20:47:18 (57 views)
  - I have a 100L tank from my 745 in CT. (nt) - demet 2009-09-28 20:16:01 (65 views)
    - Re: I have a 100L tank from my 745 in CT. - raf73698324 2009-09-28 20:48:15 (46 views)
      - Anyone know if a 745 tank fits the 733. - demet 2009-09-29 13:30:38 (95 views)

odo dead - mofinco 2009-09-27 00:26:19 (78 views)
- Www.odometergears.com - 06impreza 2009-09-27 03:07:58 (71 views)
- bav auto and Palo Alto Speedo have them - sfdon 2009-09-27 01:27:22 (97 views)
  - Which 'bav auto'? - mofinco 2009-09-27 15:56:56 (62 views)
  - So it IS the gears... - mofinco 2009-09-27 13:02:46 (62 views)
    - Re: So it IS the gears... - 06impreza 2009-09-27 20:23:44 (80 views)
      - Is your car a Euro-spec car? - mofinco 2009-09-27 22:11:45 (76 views)
        
        Mine is us spec.. - 06impreza 2009-09-27 23:06:12 (52 views)
        
        Check that... - mofinco 2009-09-28 18:27:17 (51 views)
        
        You need to take your speedo out and count teeth.. Varies from car to car (nt) - 06impreza 2009-09-29 00:46:14 (57 views)
        
        LOL! I eventually figured that out... - mofinco 2009-10-01 01:14:13 (39 views)
        
        You need to (nt) - 06impreza 2009-09-29 00:45:47 (49 views)
        
        That helps! Thanks! (nt) - mofinco 2009-09-28 00:46:39 (57 views)

New SI Board Performance - peeeot 2009-09-06 02:17:34 (128 views)
- Update. - peeeot 2009-09-29 22:30:34 (43 views)
  - Success - Area52 2009-09-29 23:34:33 (43 views)
    - Re: Success - peeeot 2009-09-30 11:12:22 (32 views)
- Re: New SI Board Performance - clemsoncpa 2009-09-06 04:07:40 (113 views)
  - Re: New SI Board Performance - peeeot 2009-09-07 09:45:05 (104 views)
    - The oil and inspection serviec lights are only on when service - Vern 2009-09-07 13:25:00 (83 views)
      - Re: The oil and inspection serviec lights are only on when service - peeeot 2009-09-07 20:24:42 (84 views)
        
        Here's David's excellent write-up of the reset (url) - Vern 2009-09-08 02:36:21 (106 views)
        
        Well, since mine's a US car, - peeeot 2009-09-09 20:22:04 (65 views)
        
        Here are a few shots of where the ground wire goes (pic) - Vern 2009-09-13 01:11:49 (122 views)
        
        Excellent! But now I'm even more baffled. (pic) - peeeot 2009-09-13 18:21:14 (126 views)
        
        There is your problem...the missing ribbon - Vern 2009-09-13 19:58:23 (69 views)
        
        Guess that shouldn't come as a surprise. - peeeot 2009-09-14 01:03:05 (60 views)
        
        The only reason I would imagine someone - clemsoncpa 2009-09-14 02:40:34 (83 views)
        
        Annoying...if you're trying to sell the car and - Vern 2009-09-14 11:29:24 (65 views)
        
        I think I almost fixed it! - peeeot 2009-09-17 11:54:36 (89 views)
        
        Go ahead and reset the Service Interval lights, again. - Vern 2009-09-18 00:09:49 (58 views)
        
        Mine (batteryless) - clemsoncpa 2009-09-29 23:49:33 (39 views)
        
        Re: Mine (batteryless) - peeeot 2009-09-30 11:11:13 (26 views)
        
        Re: Here's David's excellent write-up of the reset - peeeot 2009-09-08 10:38:08 (92 views)
        
        Post your VIN and we will tell you. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-08 11:22:55 (60 views)
        
        Here it is. - peeeot 2009-09-08 14:39:58 (86 views)
        
        04 Dec. 1984 production for USA. White with black inside. I - Roy In GA 2009-09-08 17:32:49 (86 views)
        
        The short option list is because the cars made for US - kff 2009-09-08 18:23:11 (79 views)
        
        Interesting! The newer cars seem to have more inclusive option lists - Roy In GA 2009-09-09 13:27:14 (57 views)
    - Its possible - clemsoncpa 2009-09-07 11:42:52 (74 views)
      - Re: Its possible - peeeot 2009-09-07 20:27:02 (79 views)

Cold idle and temperature switches. (pic) - peeeot 2009-09-28 23:42:11 (143 views)
- You're 735 doesn't have it. - demet 2009-09-29 08:58:36 (82 views)
  - Very good! What about the cold idle speed? - peeeot 2009-09-29 22:26:47 (63 views)
    - Yes (nt) - Area52 2009-09-29 23:37:08 (51 views)
      - okay! No worries then. (nt) - peeeot 2009-09-30 11:10:17 (73 views)
      - Re: Yes - peeeot 2009-09-30 11:09:48 (60 views)
- Re: Cold idle and temperature switches. - limeyexpat 2009-09-29 08:17:59 (92 views)

Thermostat and Block Drain Qs - peeeot 2009-09-23 17:26:41 (100 views)
- Well, I tried to find an old post with the block drain pics (pic) (url) - Vern 2009-09-25 13:58:42 (110 views)
  - Which thermostat is correct? (pic) - peeeot 2009-09-27 17:48:10 (105 views)
    - Since you have the 'A' housing ,you need (pic) - Vern 2009-09-28 16:39:37 (77 views)
      - Oh, not the response I was expecting. - peeeot 2009-09-28 19:46:19 (72 views)
        
        I think I get it now. (pic) - peeeot 2009-09-28 23:36:57 (76 views)
        
        You are exactly right... - Vern 2009-09-29 12:44:44 (61 views)
        
        RESOLUTION! - peeeot 2009-09-29 22:24:35 (67 views)
  - Re: Well, I tried to find an old post with the block drain pics - peeeot 2009-09-26 14:20:05 (76 views)
    - On the M30, the block drain is under the exhaust - kff 2009-09-26 15:28:20 (73 views)
      - Re: On the M30, the block drain is under the exhaust - peeeot 2009-09-28 19:42:23 (57 views)
- Re: Thermostat and Block Drain Qs (pic) - limeyexpat 2009-09-24 00:01:43 (134 views)
  - How come your engine is leaning over? Is it broke? (nt) - demet 2009-09-24 20:47:12 (71 views)
    - Re: How come your engine is leaning over? Is it broke? - limeyexpat 2009-09-24 20:57:48 (104 views)
      - Based on that response, I did, so thanks for that. - demet 2009-09-24 21:01:02 (86 views)
        
        Re: Based on that response, I did, so thanks for that. - limeyexpat 2009-09-25 02:48:02 (74 views)
        
        Yeah my 750 M73 has 2. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-26 01:21:18 (59 views)
- 176°F is the stock 80 degree C thermostat. - kff 2009-09-23 21:07:04 (82 views)

Anyone need a wiper arm with air foil?? - 06impreza 2009-09-27 23:32:47 (74 views)
- Sold! (nt) - 06impreza 2009-09-29 20:44:54 (97 views)
- How much are you asking for it? (nt) - mofinco 2009-09-28 00:47:19 (52 views)
  - $12 shipped?? (nt) - 06impreza 2009-09-28 16:52:28 (44 views)
    - If it's in good shape... - mofinco 2009-09-28 18:24:17 (60 views)
      - Well it's by no means mint - 06impreza 2009-09-28 20:26:02 (57 views)
        
        Slap a coat of Satin Black on that thing and it is brand new. - kff 2009-09-28 22:49:22 (41 views)
      - I'm not picky so if mofinco passes let me know. (nt) - demet 2009-09-28 20:15:20 (80 views)

e23 wont start - ycs3euk 2009-09-26 11:12:15 (87 views)
- WHICH orange warning light (nt) - sfdon 2009-09-27 01:29:01 (79 views)
  - Re: WHICH orange warning light - ycs3euk 2009-09-27 13:43:14 (70 views)
    - Re: WHICH orange warning light - limeyexpat 2009-09-27 14:07:10 (52 views)
- Re: e23 wont start - limeyexpat 2009-09-26 11:21:03 (77 views)

the Brake Bomb - Mad Eyes 2009-09-24 20:15:56 (87 views)
- Re: the Brake Bomb - Hitmanx 2009-09-26 08:33:05 (81 views)
- an easy way to remove the bomb... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-09-25 12:24:06 (68 views)
- yes it's the round black thing at the end of the regulator. (pic) - demet 2009-09-24 20:58:16 (119 views)
  - Its a PITA to get out but - clemsoncpa 2009-09-25 01:29:47 (72 views)
    - Re: Its a PITA to get out but (url) - Mad Eyes 2009-09-25 08:55:06 (88 views)
      - I got a regulator and bomb in the Pull a Part yard last year and put the - Roy In GA 2009-09-26 01:25:01 (71 views)

Automatic circuit breaker switch - cwilson1 2009-09-24 09:05:08 (79 views)
- The switch above your knee is the window circuit breaker - kff 2009-09-24 11:49:36 (79 views)
  - Re: The switch above your knee is the window circuit breaker - cwilson1 2009-09-24 12:21:52 (71 views)
    - Re: The switch above your knee is the window circuit breaker (url) - kff 2009-09-24 17:27:49 (42 views)

Any interest in a 87 535 5 speed tranny? Before i post in the for sale section (nt) - goms187 2009-09-22 22:01:15 (105 views)
- Do you know what model? (nt) - demet 2009-09-24 00:04:23 (54 views)
  - The 87 535i has a 260/6 in it from the factory. Good tranny - kff 2009-09-24 11:45:49 (90 views)
  - Its the newer 260 getrag (nt) - goms187 2009-09-24 10:09:35 (42 views)

Anyone want a spare dash trim? - limeyexpat 2009-09-23 08:40:27 (76 views)

Bypassing S-E-123 Switch - clemsoncpa 2009-09-22 19:56:46 (82 views)
- It can be done without any adversity (to the car). - demet 2009-09-22 20:58:23 (80 views)
  - Alright I'm gonna trouble shoot this weekend - clemsoncpa 2009-09-23 01:00:04 (61 views)

Decals are in! Click sticky above to order! Thanks! (pic) - visionbmw7 2009-09-23 00:00:55 (97 views)

carpet and foam stuff underneath - elariobordoni 2009-09-17 20:10:00 (88 views)
- When I called Maximillian (5 years ago?), I just told them what - DavidC 2009-09-21 14:01:06 (78 views)
  - i took a different route on the foam stuff - elariobordoni 2009-09-22 20:10:30 (80 views)
- Here's a start...tried to post last night (url) - Vern 2009-09-18 15:42:22 (93 views)
  - Nice video walk around of your 745, Vern. I didn't realize that you got it - DavidC 2009-09-21 14:05:35 (82 views)
    - Thank you, David...I should have let you know I was - Vern 2009-09-21 15:39:21 (52 views)
- Elario, What color is your E23? (nt) - Vern 2009-09-18 00:33:05 (65 views)
  - Re: Elario, What color is your E23? - elariobordoni 2009-09-18 08:08:31 (84 views)
    - That sounds pretty cool, two tone (nt) - samsonevickis 2009-09-18 09:08:02 (71 views)

Carpet removal, any tips?? - samsonevickis 2009-09-07 21:40:07 (97 views)
- The padding is separated into two sections, divided at a point beneath the front seats. (pic) (url) - DavidC 2009-09-14 13:22:51 (100 views)
  - I didn't need to take any... - samsonevickis 2009-09-14 13:57:25 (76 views)
- Re: Carpet removal, any tips?? - limeyexpat 2009-09-08 08:22:30 (94 views)
  - Yuck! - samsonevickis 2009-09-08 23:35:35 (90 views)
    - Re: Yuck! - peeeot 2009-09-13 18:45:22 (75 views)
      - Agreed on Rust Proofing! - samsonevickis 2009-09-13 18:57:42 (72 views)
        
        Did you take any photos? (nt) - DavidC 2009-09-14 13:31:23 (79 views)
        
        Re: Did you take any photos? - peeeot 2009-09-14 14:30:33 (70 views)
        
        Yes, please post them for us. (nt) - DavidC 2009-09-18 22:06:22 (63 views)
        
        Turns out I really only have one good one, but here it is. (pic) - peeeot 2009-09-19 11:16:35 (88 views)
        
        I couldn't get the foam to dry out. After days in the sun, I kicked it around - DavidC 2009-09-19 12:57:57 (57 views)
        
        Re: I couldn't get the foam to dry out. After days in the sun, I kicked it around - peeeot 2009-09-21 15:08:33 (45 views)
    - I'm too skeered to look (nt) - Vern 2009-09-08 23:45:40 (71 views)
- Re: Carpet removal, any tips?? - elariobordoni 2009-09-07 22:23:12 (78 views)

Are these classic symptoms of vac leaks? Heater wants to blow hot all the time - phathome 2009-09-19 15:05:27 (83 views)
- Because it gradually goes hot again, it does sounds like a vacuum problem. (pic) (url) - DavidC 2009-09-20 14:13:35 (119 views)
  - Many thanks David. Mark and I carried out some checks. - phathome 2009-09-21 03:34:03 (98 views)
- Two checks...use a hand vac pump at the heatr valve... - Vern 2009-09-19 15:40:42 (110 views)

Who here is using BMW Blue in their Coolant tanks? - samsonevickis 2009-09-19 17:49:46 (111 views)
- Re: Who here is using BMW Blue in their Coolant tanks? - Hitmanx 2009-09-20 20:09:20 (61 views)
- I am. The BMW coolant is almost the same price as Zerex. - DavidC 2009-09-20 14:08:14 (88 views)
  - Lucky you, maybe a KY thing. I get the Xerex at NAPA beats the dealer a lot. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-20 19:56:10 (64 views)
- Re: Who here is using BMW Blue in their Coolant tanks? - clemsoncpa 2009-09-19 20:06:28 (79 views)
  - A lot of the e38 guys use Xerex G-05 as the blue is too expensive. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-19 21:52:15 (65 views)
    - $15 for BMW Blue, $11 for equivalent- no Zerx G05 available in S Ca. (nt) - bmw635 2009-09-21 00:31:53 (48 views)

Speaking of interior... - thegreendragonfly 2009-09-18 15:08:16 (87 views)
- I;m guessing pergament based on the E28 color chart (url) - kff 2009-09-18 17:00:38 (75 views)
  - Here is the leather color chart from the same site (url) - kff 2009-09-18 17:18:02 (121 views)
- Start here...from Realoem... (url) - Vern 2009-09-18 15:56:28 (78 views)

A/C Compressor options - peeeot 2009-09-18 14:48:00 (78 views)

Vacuum pump interchangability - peeeot 2009-09-17 12:17:54 (81 views)
- Re: Vacuum pump interchangability - limeyexpat 2009-09-17 20:15:50 (61 views)
  - Jag uses the same pump as BMW...Saab has a different plug, but works (nt) - Vern 2009-09-18 00:04:27 (75 views)
- I have one from a 85 735 if you want to save the trip... - 06impreza 2009-09-17 15:20:55 (84 views)
  - oh really?? - peeeot 2009-09-17 19:36:04 (101 views)
    - Re: oh really?? - 06impreza 2009-09-17 19:51:14 (72 views)
      - Re: oh really?? - peeeot 2009-09-18 01:15:48 (70 views)
        
        Email sent (nt) - 06impreza 2009-09-18 01:30:53 (67 views)

Found a good deal for a 1985 745 turbo an I need some add'l insight. - bmw635 2009-09-16 22:31:40 (142 views)
- Anybody have an interest in this? Realistically, I may not get it but hate for - bmw635 2009-09-17 16:14:21 (81 views)
- Where is the car? - sfdon 2009-09-17 10:59:51 (67 views)
  - YGM (nt) - bmw635 2009-09-17 12:51:37 (70 views)
- Re: Found a good deal for a 1985 745 turbo an I need some add'l insight. - Hitmanx 2009-09-16 23:07:20 (103 views)
- I think Vern and sfdon are the CA experts. maybe you are near one of them. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-16 23:02:12 (76 views)
  - Roy- YGM. (nt) - bmw635 2009-09-16 23:35:45 (94 views)
  - Yea, Spoke with Vern before- I'll PM'd him. Thanks Roy. (nt) - bmw635 2009-09-16 23:21:48 (85 views)

Low Startup Oil Pressure since Change - peeeot 2009-09-13 18:41:15 (104 views)
- Relax, my 733 does the same thing with a new oil pump and 20-50. - ejonesie22 2009-09-13 22:43:53 (77 views)
  - Forgive me, last thing I'll say... - peeeot 2009-09-17 12:11:48 (76 views)
  - What a relief! - peeeot 2009-09-14 00:52:22 (93 views)
- It's prolly just the difference in viscosity. Thicker oil - Vern 2009-09-13 21:53:48 (94 views)
  - I was hoping that was it. - peeeot 2009-09-14 00:55:38 (92 views)
    - Re: I was hoping that was it. - Hitmanx 2009-09-14 04:50:35 (61 views)

Vern- YGM. (nt) - bmw635 2009-09-16 23:35:08 (87 views)

fog light protectors - goms187 2009-09-16 11:36:14 (75 views)
- Laminx or Xpel have been mentioned (url) - kff 2009-09-16 12:59:04 (97 views)
  - I think another is called Stongard. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-16 22:59:37 (63 views)
  - thanks keith (nt) - goms187 2009-09-16 20:59:57 (69 views)
  - i am going to order the headlight film - 06impreza 2009-09-16 19:16:44 (98 views)

Good way to get tranny sensors out?? - stevebu 2009-09-15 08:13:10 (90 views)
- Got em-PITA !! (pic) - stevebu 2009-09-15 16:44:34 (136 views)
  - By the way- - stevebu 2009-09-15 17:44:46 (62 views)
    - I coat mine with anti-seize si that does not happen (nt) - ((((BIGANT)))) 2009-09-16 22:25:55 (67 views)

Wiper stalk - revisited - mofinco 2009-09-06 16:37:35 (135 views)
- New control unit (from Pelican) fixed it. - mofinco 2009-09-16 21:36:53 (66 views)
- I assume you've tested the motor... - Area52 2009-09-06 17:08:41 (77 views)
  - Re: I assume you've tested the motor... - mofinco 2009-09-06 18:14:40 (83 views)
- OMG! - samsonevickis 2009-09-06 16:55:39 (91 views)
  - Re: OMG! - mofinco 2009-09-06 18:27:17 (106 views)
    - Well it looks phenomenal! (nt) - samsonevickis 2009-09-06 20:38:33 (75 views)

Cooling system problem? - peeeot 2009-09-11 10:42:50 (121 views)
- before you warp your head.... - sfdon 2009-09-12 00:39:25 (83 views)
  - Re: before you warp your head.... - peeeot 2009-09-12 02:01:15 (77 views)
    - you will boil over within minutes if that - sfdon 2009-09-12 12:26:08 (74 views)
      - Checked it; it's all clear. - peeeot 2009-09-12 13:12:52 (81 views)
        
        The small line is a balancing line between the radiator and reservoir - Roy In GA 2009-09-12 13:59:31 (73 views)
    - The coolant reservoir tank supplies fluid to the engine - kff 2009-09-12 09:40:04 (73 views)
- YES. You have not bled the system properly. Park a little up hill and start the - Roy In GA 2009-09-11 12:42:15 (87 views)
  - What about the fan clutch? - peeeot 2009-09-12 02:08:25 (96 views)
    - Re: What about the fan clutch? - Area52 2009-09-12 11:32:51 (75 views)
      - Bad clutch; thermostat? - peeeot 2009-09-12 13:23:30 (63 views)
        
        The upper hose should always be warm to hot and the lower hose less warm. The - Roy In GA 2009-09-12 13:54:00 (52 views)
        
        FIXED! I think. - peeeot 2009-09-12 15:00:04 (72 views)
        
        Well, maybe not quite. - peeeot 2009-09-13 18:29:08 (67 views)
        
        ? - Area52 2009-09-13 19:34:28 (77 views)
        
        Re: ? - peeeot 2009-09-13 19:56:08 (79 views)
        
        Make sure you drill that t-stat.... - sfdon 2009-09-13 23:42:45 (77 views)
        
        Where should I drill? - peeeot 2009-09-14 00:46:12 (75 views)
        
        Block drain is under the exhaust manifold. Drill a small weep hole at the edge - Roy In GA 2009-09-14 01:41:26 (87 views)
        
        Re: Block drain is under the exhaust manifold. Drill a small weep hole at the edge - Area52 2009-09-14 20:13:52 (70 views)

Fix up 1985 735i or 1997 ford aspire? - sgstudioguitar 2009-09-12 21:14:47 (77 views)
- I still drag stuff from 'over there'... (url) - Vern 2009-09-13 23:55:31 (84 views)
  - HAHA! I'd rather push mine as well! (nt) - samsonevickis 2009-09-14 00:56:14 (69 views)
- Re: Fix up 1985 735i or 1997 ford aspire? - Area52 2009-09-12 21:54:14 (81 views)
  - Not even debate in my mind. - samsonevickis 2009-09-12 22:08:03 (83 views)
    - Re: Not even debate in my mind. - matthewt 2009-09-12 23:22:39 (82 views)

L-shaped cluster plugs, revisited again! - peeeot 2009-09-09 23:34:54 (106 views)
- Re: L-shaped cluster plugs, revisited again! - limeyexpat 2009-09-10 00:27:45 (68 views)
  - Re: L-shaped cluster plugs, revisited again! - peeeot 2009-09-13 18:30:44 (85 views)

cold starts - zcarman 2009-09-12 18:22:11 (98 views)
- Re: cold starts - matthewt 2009-09-12 23:24:05 (51 views)
  - Re: cold starts - zcarman 2009-09-13 09:47:07 (68 views)

Part I've been trying to locate (url) - jrodriquez70 2009-09-11 22:49:40 (103 views)

Stereo wire colors - samsonevickis 2009-09-10 17:09:46 (97 views)
- IMHO - clemsoncpa 2009-09-10 20:18:44 (93 views)
  - Re: IMHO - samsonevickis 2009-09-10 21:16:49 (75 views)
    - Re: IMHO (pic) - cpseapeacp 2009-09-10 22:36:26 (134 views)
      - Re: IMHO - limeyexpat 2009-09-10 23:48:43 (79 views)
        
        Re: IMHO - cpseapeacp 2009-09-11 00:05:33 (80 views)
        Re: IMHO - clemsoncpa 2009-09-10 23:55:52 (57 views)
        
        Re: IMHO - cpseapeacp 2009-09-11 09:23:39 (78 views)
        I'm trying to do a factory restore - samsonevickis 2009-09-11 01:13:43 (71 views)
    - I used pioneers too - clemsoncpa 2009-09-10 21:29:49 (65 views)
- Re: Stereo wire colors - Hitmanx 2009-09-10 18:07:43 (75 views)
  - I think I have my factory radio - jrodriquez70 2009-09-10 20:53:02 (92 views)
    - Re: I think I have my factory radio - Hitmanx 2009-09-11 00:28:32 (82 views)
    - Re: I think I have my factory radio - samsonevickis 2009-09-10 21:17:38 (67 views)
  - My PO was madman - samsonevickis 2009-09-10 18:35:24 (80 views)
    - Re: My PO was madman - limeyexpat 2009-09-10 19:42:19 (80 views)

Ok, the CTS and AFM didn't fix it. - samsonevickis 2009-09-03 17:03:39 (95 views)
- Re: Ok, the CTS and AFM didn't fix it. - limeyexpat 2009-09-03 22:17:58 (82 views)
  - Re: Ok, the CTS and AFM didn't fix it. - matthewt 2009-09-04 19:03:25 (67 views)
  - I'm gonna call Pelican Parts and yell at them about replacing it! (nt) - samsonevickis 2009-09-04 00:15:47 (79 views)
    - I called and straightened - samsonevickis 2009-09-04 13:48:55 (78 views)
      - Without an actual check of the fuel pressure, all you're - Vern 2009-09-09 13:52:55 (45 views)
        
        I will - samsonevickis 2009-09-09 17:37:47 (64 views)
        
        Rats...hate when that happens...SNAFU, huh? (nt) - Vern 2009-09-10 14:52:39 (60 views)
- Wait! Should my intank fuel pump be LOUD!!! - samsonevickis 2009-09-03 18:46:09 (95 views)
  - Re: Wait! Should my intank fuel pump be LOUD!!! - Hitmanx 2009-09-03 23:37:39 (77 views)
  - Re: Wait! Should my intank fuel pump be LOUD!!! - clemsoncpa 2009-09-03 20:17:50 (107 views)

Vacuum diagram - Engine bay (pic) - limeyexpat 2009-09-09 22:46:32 (170 views)

need radiator... - jj 2009-09-08 12:26:49 (74 views)
- auto or manual (nt) - kff 2009-09-08 13:01:54 (77 views)
  - auto - jj 2009-09-08 16:17:01 (74 views)
    - Re: auto - Hitmanx 2009-09-08 23:48:38 (89 views)
    - You probably can get Nissin (sp) or Behr. I have the Nissin. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-08 17:22:27 (73 views)

anyone running with a 4:10 rearend? and if so..... - cpseapeacp 2009-09-06 00:01:59 (77 views)
- Yes,.. - ericcue 2009-09-06 14:33:38 (97 views)
- Interesting, the E28 guys are talking 2.93s instead - kff 2009-09-06 11:12:31 (82 views)
  - I've got big case 4:10 posi seating here hoping to install - dr750 2009-09-08 06:36:38 (70 views)

Trouble bleeding brakes - jrodriquez70 2009-09-06 19:57:13 (87 views)
- Re: Trouble bleeding brakes - limeyexpat 2009-09-07 09:18:43 (95 views)
  - Re: Trouble bleeding brakes - jrodriquez70 2009-09-07 11:17:23 (102 views)
    - Re: Trouble bleeding brakes - limeyexpat 2009-09-07 12:01:23 (60 views)

Manual transmission flywheels? - Hitmanx 2009-09-04 01:12:12 (110 views)
- The flywheel should be light enough already. with a car - kff 2009-09-04 12:57:33 (73 views)
  - Re: The flywheel should be light enough already. with a car - Hitmanx 2009-09-04 18:14:17 (101 views)
    - Max's ETK shows the DME box for after 9/81 so the 82 should be (url) - kff 2009-09-04 20:54:50 (86 views)
      - Re: Max's ETK shows the DME box for after 9/81 so the 82 should be - Hitmanx 2009-09-05 17:56:24 (57 views)
- make sure you mark your new flywheel for 27*BTC - sfdon 2009-09-04 02:00:30 (100 views)
  - Re: make sure you mark your new flywheel for 27*BTC - Hitmanx 2009-09-04 18:12:06 (99 views)
    - How's those turbos run compared to m70? (nt) - dr750 2009-09-06 06:41:49 (74 views)
      - Re: How's those turbos run compared to m70? - Hitmanx 2009-09-06 19:38:27 (94 views)
        
        The M73 is a big improvement. Move to the e38 instead of the e32. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-07 01:58:05 (75 views)

fuel pump question - raf73698324 2009-09-05 14:08:19 (100 views)
- fuel pump pic (pic) - raf73698324 2009-09-05 20:30:41 (120 views)
- Swim upstream to the Fuse River (nt) - Area52 2009-09-05 14:41:28 (81 views)
  - Re: Swim upstream to the Fuse River - raf73698324 2009-09-05 15:07:25 (110 views)
    - Learn to read the wiring diagrams. They are located at e38.org/e23. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-06 01:49:46 (89 views)
    - It's easy - samsonevickis 2009-09-05 15:34:06 (96 views)
      - Re: It's easy - raf73698324 2009-09-05 16:04:13 (99 views)
        
        Re: It's easy - limeyexpat 2009-09-05 17:16:24 (107 views)
        
        But for all that hassle - samsonevickis 2009-09-05 18:29:35 (83 views)
        
        Re: But for all that hassle - limeyexpat 2009-09-05 18:47:03 (72 views)
        
        Re: It's easy - samsonevickis 2009-09-05 16:30:51 (78 views)

how do you remove the front doors on an 83 733i? NT (nt) - cpseapeacp 2009-09-04 20:19:51 (61 views)
- Unbolt em but you need to pull the electrics first or ... (url) - kff 2009-09-04 21:00:04 (98 views)
  - Re: Unbolt em but you need to pull the electrics first or ... (pic) - cpseapeacp 2009-09-05 23:13:15 (114 views)

Wiper stalk - repairable? - mofinco 2009-09-04 02:04:16 (103 views)
- Re: Wiper stalk - repairable? - Area52 2009-09-04 10:35:16 (101 views)
  - Thanks - mofinco 2009-09-04 16:30:02 (75 views)

There's a 1981 Alpina B7 turbo for sale on Craigslist in Washington (state) (url) - DavidC 2009-09-03 14:02:54 (117 views)