The 7 Series E23 Forum

FS: set of bilstein comfort shocks for E23/E24 lifetime warranty, front set NEW - JibbaJabba 2009-03-02 01:22:46 (79 views)
- Re: FS: set of bilstein comfort shocks for E23/E24 lifetime warranty, front set NEW - donstevens 2009-05-25 12:02:29 (22 views)

what is my car telling me? - luquette 2009-03-25 00:10:02 (119 views)
- Okay so the battery is draining now... - luquette 2009-03-26 15:09:05 (111 views)
  - your SI board is bad. That light is a 3 amp draw - Vern 2009-03-26 15:28:50 (107 views)
    - 3 amps ??? really possibly 3 watts????? - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-03-29 17:30:11 (100 views)
      - : p : P : p Okay, okay, John... - Vern 2009-03-30 00:33:14 (108 views)
        
        chuckle... as if I should talk about crainial flatus :-) (nt) - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-04-13 11:50:23 (50 views)
- your SI board is toast or the voltage regulator is going (nt) - Vern 2009-03-25 00:15:17 (102 views)

Wonder if the owner will show up here, 7857676 VIN decoded - kff 2009-03-23 20:28:27 (141 views)
- Re: Wonder if the owner will show up here, 7857676 VIN decoded - wagonizzle 2009-04-07 20:46:22 (78 views)
  - Sure did take a while. Welcome to the place with all the - kff 2009-04-07 21:06:10 (94 views)
    - Re: Sure did take a while. Welcome to the place with all the - wagonizzle 2009-04-07 21:16:21 (89 views)
      - Well 'what you have gotten into' depends on the condition - kff 2009-04-08 11:26:38 (80 views)
        
        Re: Well 'what you have gotten into' depends on the condition - wagonizzle 2009-04-08 11:53:16 (72 views)
        
        windows fixed! - wagonizzle 2009-04-08 14:22:13 (65 views)
        
        More pics for you, kff - wagonizzle 2009-04-12 11:03:48 (58 views)
        
        Is it up and running? The hood looks good now. (nt) - kff 2009-04-12 23:17:56 (59 views)
        
        Re: Is it up and running? The hood looks good now. - wagonizzle 2009-04-13 08:45:40 (49 views)
- Keith, my 10/80 Euro 735i is a Motronic with the older 3.5 engine, 218HP. I sent - Roy In GA 2009-03-24 13:14:05 (131 views)
  - That's the one with the 002 ECU, right? (nt) - Vern 2009-03-25 00:46:47 (99 views)
    - motronic 1.1 (nt) - Vern 2009-03-25 00:47:55 (95 views)
  - The big change was 9/82 when the piston diameter was reduced a lot. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-24 13:50:12 (78 views)
    - So 9/82 is the change from the 3453cc to the M30B34. - kff 2009-03-24 13:53:35 (102 views)
      - I am pretty sure that Motronic started in 9/80 with the Euro 732i and 735i. Mine - Roy In GA 2009-03-24 15:47:15 (100 views)
- Hey, Keith, 9/83 ought to be the changeover to Motronic - Vern 2009-03-24 01:21:00 (103 views)
  - 9/83 should be the birth of the 061 ECU... - Vern 2009-03-25 01:19:31 (86 views)
  - Yes, the dreaded ETK warning that the car is made in September - kff 2009-03-24 11:00:56 (118 views)
    - What about this E23? - dc1000 2009-03-24 17:35:44 (92 views)

Owner's Manual Download? - samsonevickis 2009-03-26 11:27:44 (143 views)
- You can find it here... (url) - demet 2009-03-27 00:19:43 (143 views)
- Re: Owner's Manual Download? - strobachyzoo 2009-03-26 16:45:21 (97 views)
  - Re: Owner's Manual Download? - strobachyzoo 2009-03-26 16:48:59 (121 views)
    - Re: Owner's Manual Download? - gring 2009-04-01 00:40:24 (70 views)

Guages - mynizzel 2009-03-24 16:29:30 (128 views)
- Re: Guages - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-24 16:45:17 (132 views)
  - Re: Guages - mynizzel 2009-03-26 20:50:45 (105 views)
  - Re: Guages - stretchpdx 2009-03-25 01:01:31 (140 views)
    - SI board corrosion will stop the speedo. Diff sensor rarely goes bad. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-25 19:56:51 (116 views)
      - Re: SI board corrosion will stop the speedo. Diff sensor rarely goes bad. - Hitmanx 2009-03-28 23:45:15 (91 views)

Vacuum leak?? - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-22 23:02:43 (154 views)
- Re: Vacuum leak?? - Hitmanx 2009-03-25 00:50:45 (116 views)
- There are vacuum tools that develop a vacuum so you - kff 2009-03-23 11:00:28 (130 views)
  - Re: There are vacuum tools that develop a vacuum so you - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-23 17:32:33 (133 views)
    - Re: There are vacuum tools that develop a vacuum so you - kff 2009-03-23 18:09:41 (137 views)
      - Re: There are vacuum tools that develop a vacuum so you - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-23 19:00:18 (122 views)
        
        Re: There are vacuum tools that develop a vacuum so you - strobachyzoo 2009-03-23 19:45:36 (120 views)
        
        Another Problem!!! - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-24 15:51:47 (109 views)
        
        Re: Another Problem!!! - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-24 16:03:15 (110 views)
        
        Re: Another Problem!!! (pic) - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-24 17:22:59 (185 views)
        
        Clamp the vac line from the reservoir to inside the dash. The pump and engine - Roy In GA 2009-03-25 19:30:47 (113 views)
        
        I replaced all vacuum lines in engine bay and cowling and put a new check - 06impreza 2009-03-27 03:25:56 (102 views)

Ok, I'm gonna start her up, advice on that please. - samsonevickis 2009-03-25 19:54:36 (132 views)
- Do a number of things to bring it back to life - kff 2009-03-25 20:54:10 (115 views)
  - If fuel is a year old...drain the tank....add fresh fuel - Area52 2009-03-25 21:17:04 (96 views)
    - Re: If fuel is a year old...drain the tank....add fresh fuel - samsonevickis 2009-03-25 22:21:33 (99 views)
      - Just do a quick oil drain, then fill it up with some - Area52 2009-03-25 23:24:28 (100 views)
        
        Re: Just do a quick oil drain, then fill it up with some - samsonevickis 2009-03-26 02:06:41 (103 views)
        
        20-50w is the BMW spec... - Area52 2009-03-26 08:58:33 (102 views)
        
        Re: 20-50w is the BMW spec... - samsonevickis 2009-03-26 11:05:38 (88 views)

It took nearly two years to refind this website after my laptop died (url) - Vern 2009-03-25 01:48:42 (137 views)
- I've added it to e38.org/e23 for safe keeping. (nt) - DavidC 2009-03-25 14:22:11 (90 views)
  - Glad it is going to be safely stored. - Vern 2009-03-25 19:18:02 (85 views)
- This is really interesting stuff, Vern. Thanks for sharing. (nt) - demet 2009-03-25 11:10:06 (85 views)
  - It is interesting, huh? Glad to pass it on (nt) - Vern 2009-03-25 19:12:57 (89 views)
    - If you're missing other links let me know...I probably - Area52 2009-03-25 23:28:59 (91 views)

dc1000...Hey John! Left coast, but nice E23 (url) - Vern 2009-03-23 01:00:46 (149 views)
- Gotta love those ads that post a price well above the - kff 2009-03-23 10:55:47 (105 views)
  - Thanks very much. I'm having a bad day buying old BMW's - dc1000 2009-03-23 16:49:40 (142 views)
    - DaveC in Virginia may be selling one or both of his 745's - demet 2009-03-25 11:30:15 (97 views)
    - You will find one. - kff 2009-03-23 18:13:56 (109 views)
      - I was ready for the engine issue - dc1000 2009-03-23 19:39:27 (101 views)
        
        John, I know of an 85 745i with 5 speed manual FS in Boston area if you are - Draleu 2009-03-23 23:36:50 (86 views)

Any E23's have variable-interval wiper control? - stretchpdx 2009-03-25 00:57:24 (81 views)
- No the wiper relay has an intermittant setting, but not variable - Vern 2009-03-25 01:20:53 (87 views)

Steering Wheel Splines? - Hitmanx 2009-03-20 20:24:34 (118 views)
- Re: Steering Wheel Splines? - Hitmanx 2009-03-25 00:52:01 (91 views)
- The ETK shows the change date to coincide with the - kff 2009-03-21 10:18:55 (102 views)
- Re: Steering Wheel Splines? (pic) - cpseapeacp 2009-03-21 06:46:48 (176 views)

Semi OT...Just because ;-D (url) - Vern 2009-03-14 02:30:45 (167 views)
- 1800? for that? (nt) - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-15 12:09:19 (101 views)
  - It's baaaaaaaack! (url) - Vern 2009-03-23 03:19:28 (127 views)
    - Re: It's baaaaaaaack! - Hitmanx 2009-03-25 00:49:51 (89 views)

Need dash for 1985 L7 (E23) Atlanta, GA - thechozin1 2009-03-14 13:24:19 (155 views)
- Check out this link... - vance 2009-03-19 12:38:52 (144 views)
  - i recently had one recovered although i opted for less - bodoke 2009-03-21 07:14:23 (100 views)
- have you seen these guys?? (url) - wabiker 2009-03-18 23:52:13 (133 views)
- Maximillian (bimmer.com) might be able to locate an old-stock unit in Europe. - DavidC 2009-03-18 13:57:51 (105 views)
- I saw somewhere a guy who recovered them, I will look and see if I can find. (nt) - ejonesie22 2009-03-17 13:47:27 (105 views)
- Replacement from BMW is $2265 - cambridge 2009-03-16 21:54:47 (113 views)
  - Another option (pic) - cambridge 2009-03-24 20:58:05 (173 views)
- Tough to find... - Area52 2009-03-15 00:11:25 (102 views)

Any1 need wood trim? - 06impreza 2009-03-23 20:21:03 (101 views)
- Re: Any1 need wood trim? - 06impreza 2009-03-24 20:01:50 (88 views)
- Re: Any1 need wood trim? - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-24 16:51:13 (87 views)

Shift linkage rebuild/refresh - rkrickus 2009-03-24 11:41:17 (99 views)
- Re: Shift linkage rebuild/refresh (url) - kff 2009-03-24 12:09:47 (117 views)

New Guy Restoring an '86 735i OR Am I? - samsonevickis 2009-03-23 23:25:04 (135 views)

WOT BMW 502 on CL in L.A. No affiliation (url) - Vern 2009-03-23 01:57:59 (95 views)
- Gonna need a manual to get all those parts put back on - kff 2009-03-23 10:50:06 (94 views)
  - I have to agree, Keith. It would be a great Sunday head turner (nt) - Vern 2009-03-23 15:10:31 (84 views)

Hydraulic brake / power steering warning light (pic) - rlp 2009-03-19 21:24:07 (245 views)
- Brake fluid reservoir cap - rlp 2009-03-20 17:53:35 (116 views)
  - Re: Brake fluid reservoir cap - kff 2009-03-20 18:53:26 (112 views)
- Does it feel like stomping on a brick when braking hard? - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-20 08:40:27 (115 views)
  - Re: Does it feel like stomping on a brick when braking hard? - rlp 2009-03-20 17:27:43 (109 views)
- The accumulator is bad. - kff 2009-03-19 23:15:58 (141 views)
  - Re: The accumulator is bad. - rlp 2009-03-20 00:25:06 (119 views)
    - The light is activated by either the brake fluid level or by either of the - Roy In GA 2009-03-20 12:08:23 (127 views)
      - Re: The light is activated by either the brake fluid level or by either of the - rlp 2009-03-20 17:25:33 (115 views)
  - May be a bad pressure switch. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-19 23:55:08 (123 views)
    - i had a similar problem and it turned oe bad switches - cpseapeacp 2009-03-21 06:58:44 (120 views)
      - Re: i had a similar problem and it turned oe bad switches - rlp 2009-03-21 19:48:57 (104 views)
        
        when you replace them use a 24mm deep socket on both. - cpseapeacp 2009-03-23 08:29:36 (115 views)
        They tend to develope leaks around the plastic. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-22 01:44:29 (101 views)

New and Need Advice! (pic) - dc1000 2009-03-14 16:41:40 (303 views)
- Hey, John, did you look at the car today? (nt) - Vern 2009-03-17 00:09:12 (109 views)
  - Re: Hey, John, did you look at the car today? - dc1000 2009-03-22 16:53:48 (104 views)
    - The things you described are definite deal breakers... Walk away. - Vern 2009-03-22 22:49:13 (91 views)
- The good condition is a huge plus. This car was cared for, not whizzed clean (url) - Vern 2009-03-14 17:47:54 (161 views)
  - Got the VIN here - dc1000 2009-03-14 20:00:20 (112 views)
    - Let's see if this works...It is a factory stick (url) - Vern 2009-03-14 23:38:57 (146 views)
      - Everything is in working order. - dc1000 2009-03-15 10:41:05 (110 views)
        
        The 1983 733i automatic came with the 3HP22 transmission from ZF - Vern 2009-03-15 13:37:42 (118 views)
        
        Thank you very much Vern - dc1000 2009-03-15 13:45:47 (100 views)
        
        Here's how I got my start... (url) - Vern 2009-03-15 19:23:33 (138 views)
  - Second link as a hyperlink (url) - Vern 2009-03-14 17:50:10 (114 views)
- Try the pics again, maybe you need to use a hosting site like photobucket (nt) - Vern 2009-03-14 16:53:16 (95 views)
  - Re: Try the pics again, maybe you need to use a hosting site like photobucket - dc1000 2009-03-14 16:54:28 (104 views)
    - Re: Try the pics again, maybe you need to use a hosting site like photobucket (pic) - dc1000 2009-03-14 17:02:39 (186 views)
      - Re: Try the pics again, maybe you need to use a hosting site like photobucket (pic) (url) - dc1000 2009-03-14 17:05:14 (157 views)
        
        Ok these are working. (pic) (url) - dc1000 2009-03-14 17:07:38 (189 views)
      - Re: Try the pics again, maybe you need to use a hosting site like photobucket (pic) (url) - dc1000 2009-03-14 17:03:16 (145 views)

Water pump failure? - bvachon 2009-03-21 18:09:16 (138 views)
- Re: Water pump failure? - Hitmanx 2009-03-22 21:27:19 (93 views)
- Re: Water pump failure? - rlp 2009-03-21 19:57:15 (101 views)
  - Re: Water pump failure? - bvachon 2009-03-22 00:31:13 (112 views)
    - Re: Water pump failure? - rlp 2009-03-22 15:01:24 (116 views)

interior padding - 944s 2009-03-21 15:23:31 (99 views)
- not sure of the part number - jrodriquez70 2009-03-22 14:03:27 (98 views)

need front wheel axle spindle nut???? - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-21 18:31:30 (95 views)
- Re: need front wheel axle spindle nut???? - kff 2009-03-21 23:46:59 (97 views)

Front suspension collapsed - check your struts regularly! (pic) - philipuk 2009-03-15 15:16:24 (284 views)
- Apologies for the HUGE pics :-) (nt) - philipuk 2009-03-15 15:16:58 (124 views)
  - I moved the photos into your BimmerBoard account for you so that they'll resize - DavidC 2009-03-18 13:48:39 (106 views)
    - Thanks David, my pics were crazily sized - philipuk 2009-03-21 15:23:17 (76 views)
  - F**k me m8 not nice - BMW1066 2009-03-15 15:27:35 (108 views)
    - Could have been worse - nearly missed the curry night! (nt) - philipuk 2009-03-15 15:29:20 (95 views)
      - LOL.... - mrb10 2009-03-15 16:22:51 (115 views)
        
        Yeah, ride height looked correct from the outside - philipuk 2009-03-15 16:57:18 (117 views)

L7 for sale in grand rapids michigan (url) - jrodriquez70 2009-03-19 18:30:39 (180 views)
- Re: L7 for sale in grand rapids michigan - hossomat 2009-03-21 06:00:45 (88 views)
- I always wondered if it would be cool to... - luquette 2009-03-19 18:58:44 (97 views)

Unknown Part (pic) - masterkale 2009-03-18 23:26:01 (185 views)
- Before putting the belt on check that the A/C clutch spins freely. - demet 2009-03-20 10:44:00 (95 views)
- ...are you referring to the A/C compressor..? (nt) - wabiker 2009-03-18 23:46:38 (107 views)
  - Re: ...are you referring to the A/C compressor..? - masterkale 2009-03-19 00:39:39 (115 views)
    - Correct. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-19 23:52:11 (101 views)
- Re: Unknown Part - masterkale 2009-03-18 23:28:50 (116 views)
  - Re: Unknown Part - 944s 2009-03-19 10:14:42 (106 views)
    - Re: Unknown Part - masterkale 2009-03-19 11:14:29 (108 views)

Hi Guys, I am from the E38 forum and Peter (BMW635) - 750iL96erBill 2009-03-17 12:44:35 (118 views)
- That's an interesting idea. I've always heard that the M70/M72 engines are - DavidC 2009-03-18 13:55:00 (108 views)
  - M30 not M20. Big six vs small six. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-19 23:47:38 (97 views)
- Will a 750 take a e23 coil wire? - ejonesie22 2009-03-17 13:45:54 (122 views)
  - That would be great, Thank you !! (nt) - 750iL96erBill 2009-03-17 14:40:05 (98 views)
    - Got one... - ejonesie22 2009-03-18 07:53:17 (106 views)

Looking for Backlit window switches - luquette 2009-03-19 15:50:30 (99 views)
- Re: Looking for Backlit window switches - 06impreza 2009-03-19 21:55:43 (98 views)

trying to stall - mynizzel 2009-03-13 12:16:08 (111 views)
- You don't have a carb on this car. BMW got rid of carbs back in the 70s. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-13 12:52:38 (100 views)
  - Re: You don't have a carb on this car. BMW got rid of carbs back in the 70s. - mynizzel 2009-03-13 13:08:11 (104 views)
    - To be honest - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-13 16:45:33 (116 views)
      - Re: To be honest - mynizzel 2009-03-19 16:43:37 (89 views)
      - metal nipples on the head??? - sfdon 2009-03-13 17:43:02 (100 views)
        
        sorry - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-13 18:25:34 (90 views)
        
        I think we all know where your mind was... - sfdon 2009-03-13 21:10:30 (98 views)
        Re: - Vern 2009-03-13 20:08:09 (106 views)
        
        TMI Vern, TMI (nt) - ejonesie22 2009-03-14 11:38:28 (90 views)

E34 M30B35 intermittent CEL - tammer 2009-03-07 19:20:41 (142 views)
- 0.65 V is no good.... - sfdon 2009-03-10 12:53:10 (116 views)
- This is a problem with the same generation E30 3-series (long) - Vern 2009-03-09 23:42:31 (123 views)
  - Just to follow up, new O2 sensor cured it. Gas cap does seal well ... - tammer 2009-03-17 16:39:25 (99 views)
    - So an Oh-Two sensor needs to have full range of readings - kff 2009-03-19 15:09:42 (99 views)
  - p.s. what grade fuel are you burning? - Vern 2009-03-09 23:52:46 (108 views)
    - Yess, tammer I have a vacuum gauge, Nitrogen enriched blends - kff 2009-03-10 09:32:34 (90 views)
      - Re: Yess, tammer I have a vacuum gauge, Nitrogen enriched blends - tammer 2009-03-12 00:06:30 (95 views)
        
        Make sure it's an OEM gascap. (nt) - Vern 2009-03-12 16:14:00 (76 views)

Momo 0157 hub for E23 available (url) - kff 2009-03-17 00:22:19 (142 views)
- Price dropped a bit more. Reasonable now - kff 2009-03-18 21:35:31 (93 views)

Just in case you're looking for a nice e23... (url) - demet 2009-03-10 17:03:56 (202 views)
- That certainly looks like a gem. I wonder what it sold for? (nt) - DavidC 2009-03-18 14:05:29 (85 views)

how many vaccum actuators - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-11 10:57:46 (155 views)
- I think I've got a couple of spare actuators left over from my rebuild. - DavidC 2009-03-18 13:53:33 (98 views)
- There are 7. Here's my story - luquette 2009-03-11 13:13:50 (149 views)
  - Im already at the point - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-11 18:51:24 (115 views)
- Re: how many vaccum actuators - kff 2009-03-11 11:19:42 (125 views)
  - Geeez guys... there are Eight (pic) - sfdon 2009-03-11 15:43:37 (226 views)
    - Hey!!! Eight doesn't count cause its water!!! ;-) (nt) - luquette 2009-03-12 17:01:12 (112 views)
    - Remember that there are 3 types of AC systems. The very early type - Roy In GA 2009-03-11 16:22:06 (143 views)
      - Wow- I completely forgot about the 1st generation. - sfdon 2009-03-11 18:03:13 (118 views)
        
        where???? - 944s 2009-03-15 23:06:48 (101 views)
        
        Re: where???? (url) - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-16 09:01:51 (127 views)
        
        BTW- no griping about removing the e23 - sfdon 2009-03-16 11:07:23 (118 views)
        Really no need to remove heater box or dash - sfdon 2009-03-16 10:52:31 (140 views)
        
        Re: Really no need to remove heater box or dash - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-16 15:50:25 (108 views)
        
        LOL..... (nt) - sfdon 2009-03-17 00:41:02 (110 views)
        
        Re: where???? - 944s 2009-03-16 10:32:23 (106 views)
        
        Re: where???? - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-17 19:20:44 (106 views)

WATCH MOTORWEEK ON PBS THIS WEEKEND BMW VS CADILLAC-M5 VS CTS - cpseapeacp 2009-03-16 18:46:30 (90 views)

a new non bmw parts hauler to the collection, (pic) - dantheman733i 2009-03-16 01:03:04 (168 views)
- That load capacity will be a little less if the tires are in the same - kff 2009-03-16 12:01:44 (99 views)

e23 ZF factory rebuilt steering box available - chromeowner 2009-03-16 02:57:01 (123 views)

Auto Tranny Fluid Change......How Hard is it? - bvachon 2009-03-14 18:23:31 (135 views)
- Yes, easy enough to do at home... (url) - sixappeal 2009-03-14 19:49:11 (142 views)
  - John Stein has discussed this problem many times, search for his Posts. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-15 22:21:37 (120 views)
  - Re: Yes, easy enough to do at home... - Hitmanx 2009-03-14 21:42:28 (114 views)

She made it! It's official, she is an Antique! (pic) - ejonesie22 2009-03-14 15:34:44 (213 views)
- If it's like mine you still get to pay each year though. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-15 22:02:58 (83 views)
- She may be antique, but definitely NOT gummin' her food! (nt) - Vern 2009-03-14 16:24:45 (98 views)

Fuse box Question - basim007 2009-03-09 17:05:34 (142 views)
- Re: Fuse box Question - Hitmanx 2009-03-12 19:11:13 (108 views)
  - Re: Fuse box Question (url) - kff 2009-03-13 10:53:20 (125 views)
    - Re: Fuse box Question - Hitmanx 2009-03-13 18:49:16 (112 views)
- Re: Fuse box Question - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-09 17:30:04 (114 views)
  - Re: Fuse box Question - basim007 2009-03-10 08:12:37 (106 views)
    - Re: Fuse box Question (pic) - basim007 2009-03-10 09:09:04 (211 views)
      - Make sure you replace those original relays (nt) - Vern 2009-03-11 11:39:04 (117 views)
      - The info you have is for the US cars, Fuse 15 is for rear fog lights (pic) - kff 2009-03-10 09:37:40 (159 views)
        
        Re: The info you have is for the US cars, Fuse 15 is for rear fog lights - basim007 2009-03-10 14:48:34 (113 views)
        
        One thing about these cars is that they were continually - kff 2009-03-10 18:47:06 (105 views)
      - Re: Fuse box Question - basim007 2009-03-10 09:14:09 (119 views)
        
        i believe #15 is your rear fog lights on a euro (nt) - bodoke 2009-03-11 23:50:03 (98 views)
        To test the amps in a circuit, the meter needs to be in the circuit (url) - kff 2009-03-10 09:44:47 (101 views)

fuel pump - jj 2009-03-11 16:13:13 (159 views)
- Re: fuel pump - Hitmanx 2009-03-12 13:58:36 (122 views)
  - Inline (nt) - jj 2009-03-13 12:25:35 (118 views)
- Be very careful when shopping around. - ejonesie22 2009-03-11 21:36:01 (134 views)
  - I have put in quite a few Vega pumps... - sfdon 2009-03-12 00:59:24 (136 views)
- Re: fuel pump - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-11 17:04:06 (150 views)
- JJ, where are you located? (nt) - Vern 2009-03-11 16:32:49 (124 views)
  - Re: JJ, where are you located? - jj 2009-03-13 12:24:18 (106 views)

Palm Springs AutoCross for Charity and then BBQ at my shop 03/14 - Draleu 2009-03-08 13:53:06 (123 views)
- Palm Springs AutoCross for Charity 03/14-15 - Draleu 2009-03-12 14:49:10 (102 views)

In need of a new sun visor clip....and an Alpina rim question! - mattinjax 2009-03-12 14:48:07 (97 views)

My 1984 733i is 'faster' than my 2001 750il... - ejonesie22 2009-03-11 22:12:55 (160 views)
- I agree, still running my 83 528i and 84 1275cc Mini but love the 750. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-12 13:27:47 (107 views)

Just FYI, I sent out emails this evening as part of a new fundraiser for BimmerB (url) - DavidC 2009-03-11 21:24:15 (120 views)
- what's w/ the ecar website dave? (nt) - bodoke 2009-03-11 23:52:09 (112 views)
  - Re: what's w/ the ecar website dave? - Draleu 2009-03-12 01:01:06 (189 views)

Here is a link to Shell's announcement of nitrogen enriched gasoline (url) - Vern 2009-03-10 13:08:22 (141 views)
- link to Mye28.com thread on this subject (url) - Vern 2009-03-11 00:49:11 (124 views)
  - Tammer's comments sound reasonable to me as an engineer. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-11 17:26:32 (92 views)
    - C. R. Krieger's response at the end of the thread sums it up =D (nt) - Vern 2009-03-11 20:01:20 (110 views)

Sunroof Question??!!?? - stephenh 2009-03-09 13:07:25 (142 views)
- relay bad, guide plates too far forward or roof is - sfdon 2009-03-09 14:52:18 (133 views)
  - Re: relay bad, guide plates too far forward or roof is - stephenh 2009-03-10 07:15:25 (118 views)
    - Youreally should buy the e23 repair manual on CD.. - sfdon 2009-03-11 10:49:23 (134 views)
      - Re: Youreally should buy the e23 repair manual on CD.. - stephenh 2009-03-11 11:59:35 (118 views)

exhaust system parts? - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-06 18:35:39 (131 views)
- My set up (url) - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-06 19:35:39 (154 views)
  - Forgot to add, one more post.... - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-06 19:50:23 (114 views)
- uh ok (url) - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-06 19:12:15 (147 views)
  - Re: uh ok - ericcue 2009-03-08 03:42:09 (93 views)
  - Re: uh ok - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-06 20:04:33 (90 views)
    - uh only one? - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-07 00:32:25 (104 views)
      - I think the post cat sensors started in about 96. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-07 01:29:48 (79 views)
      - Re: uh only one? - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-07 01:24:57 (104 views)
        
        You also have a dumb dealer guy who doesn't know anything about older cars. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-07 01:32:32 (96 views)
        
        Re: You also have a dumb dealer guy who doesn't know anything about older cars. - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-07 01:41:08 (97 views)
        
        Well for one - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-07 02:06:08 (92 views)
        
        Re: Well for one - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-07 02:22:43 (100 views)
        
        Have you messed with or looked at the AFM any? (nt) - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-07 09:27:44 (103 views)
        
        Re: Have you messed with or looked at the AFM any? - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-07 10:48:45 (106 views)
        
        Re: Have you messed with or looked at the AFM any? - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-07 15:06:59 (113 views)
        
        adjusted AFM - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-07 19:13:52 (112 views)
        
        Re: adjusted AFM - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-07 19:52:48 (106 views)
        
        Re: adjusted AFM - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-08 15:40:05 (103 views)
        
        Have you cleaned it real good? Maybe get a thin sheet of fine grit emory paper - Roy In GA 2009-03-09 22:49:43 (92 views)
        
        Have you made certain that the CSI is not leaking? Also I recently - Roy In GA 2009-03-08 12:11:31 (101 views)
        
        Re: Well for one - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-07 02:26:13 (94 views)

Turbo charger - ufarley 2009-03-09 13:21:22 (158 views)
- Re: Turbo charger (url) - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-09 15:07:21 (134 views)
- Re: Turbo charger (url) - Draleu 2009-03-09 14:17:15 (128 views)

air vents not working? - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-09 14:03:56 (145 views)
- Re: air vents not working? - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-09 15:00:08 (131 views)
- you have a vacuum leak - try searching this site - sfdon 2009-03-09 14:53:25 (149 views)

heater core fun! - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-07 15:12:31 (115 views)
- Re: heater core fun! - 944s 2009-03-07 21:53:17 (90 views)
  - Re: heater core fun! - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-08 13:38:43 (92 views)
    - Re: heater core fun! - jrodriquez70 2009-03-09 11:27:36 (85 views)
      - Re: heater core fun! - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-09 12:47:09 (93 views)

heatercore bypass - 944s 2009-03-06 12:46:52 (106 views)
- Two Vise grips - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-06 12:54:50 (132 views)
  - Re: Two Vise grips - 944s 2009-03-06 13:16:08 (110 views)
    - As Sfdon has stated - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-06 18:13:11 (106 views)
      - FYI- Put a rag over the heater box clips - sfdon 2009-03-06 20:58:37 (92 views)
    - That is the point- - sfdon 2009-03-06 13:30:30 (119 views)
      - I wouldn't connect the heater inlet and outlet hoses. - u00jdj2 2009-03-07 08:04:31 (107 views)
        
        Re: I wouldn't connect the heater inlet and outlet hoses. - albac0re 2009-03-09 12:11:55 (93 views)
        Re: I wouldn't connect the heater inlet and outlet hoses. - 944s 2009-03-07 11:09:12 (119 views)
        sparkplugs are a clever idea.... - sfdon 2009-03-07 10:39:37 (107 views)

e23 728i [1981] tire pressure/owner's manual - purger 2009-03-02 10:27:30 (131 views)
- always fun... so answer one question.... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-03-08 15:55:16 (79 views)
- The best answer you'll ... never .... hear .... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-03-04 16:17:49 (147 views)
  - Re: The best answer you'll ... never .... hear .... - BigBruce 2009-03-06 08:43:00 (118 views)
    - Thanks for the feed back. - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-03-09 12:08:28 (114 views)
  - NO! thats a pretty crude way of doing it, and pretty incaurrate one at that - JibbaJabba 2009-03-06 01:54:29 (110 views)
  - ummm- John .. my manual on page 1-15 says 745i - sfdon 2009-03-06 00:41:42 (117 views)
    - scanned pic1982 manual (pic) - sfdon 2009-03-06 01:06:39 (184 views)
- Re: e23 728i [1981] tire pressure/owner's manual - kff 2009-03-03 23:07:20 (119 views)
  - Re: e23 728i [1981] tire pressure/owner's manual - purger 2009-03-04 05:24:40 (116 views)
    - 1981 728 tire pressure -scanned from manual (pic) - sfdon 2009-03-06 00:54:45 (137 views)
    - The manual I quoted is on the bookshelf behind this computer - kff 2009-03-04 10:46:11 (89 views)

E23 European Bumpers Junkyard Find - lairtok 2009-03-08 16:01:20 (147 views)

Yaaaay! (pic) - BigBruce 2009-03-07 09:07:28 (229 views)
- That's what it is all about. (nt) - kff 2009-03-07 09:28:05 (108 views)
  - Re: That's what it is all about. - 944s 2009-03-07 09:46:33 (92 views)

how to clean headlight lens from inside ? (pic) - basim007 2009-03-06 17:24:53 (195 views)
- How bout this... (url) - demet 2009-03-06 21:29:18 (158 views)
- Re: how to clean headlight lens from inside ? - kff 2009-03-06 21:00:33 (133 views)
- 99% rubbing alcohol.... Do not use 75%- it won't all - sfdon 2009-03-06 20:59:53 (109 views)
  - Now what is rubbing alcohol? - kff 2009-03-06 21:02:16 (93 views)
    - IPA comes in different strengths. Usually 70 or higher. The last bottle - Roy In GA 2009-03-07 01:27:23 (105 views)
      - Re: IPA comes in different strengths. Usually 70 or higher. The last bottle - basim007 2009-03-07 06:44:18 (98 views)
        
        Before you do this project, order the parts you will need (url) - kff 2009-03-07 09:39:58 (89 views)

Exhaust System Diagram? - sgstudioguitar 2009-03-06 14:39:39 (114 views)
- Re: Exhaust System Diagram? - stevebu 2009-03-06 15:34:43 (109 views)

car dies on freeway after about 10-20 miles then starts a few hours later - sting 2009-03-06 11:42:25 (87 views)
- Re: car dies on freeway after about 10-20 miles then starts a few hours later - sting 2009-03-06 13:16:21 (99 views)
  - My guess is that your OBC relay box is going bad. - sfdon 2009-03-06 13:41:07 (96 views)
- What year/ model car? (nt) - Vern 2009-03-06 12:56:27 (113 views)
- I hope you have replaced the main relay! (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-06 11:50:27 (83 views)

Overheating Issues - zecrazysvierge 2009-02-26 18:23:16 (107 views)
- Where are you finding the fluid exactly. - ejonesie22 2009-02-27 23:00:26 (113 views)
- Re: Overheating Issues - Hitmanx 2009-02-26 19:23:00 (116 views)
- Re: Overheating Issues - rgrimespe 2009-02-26 19:06:59 (105 views)
  - Re: Overheating Issues - strobachyzoo 2009-02-26 21:56:06 (114 views)
    - Heatercore Bypass - 944s 2009-03-06 11:15:56 (85 views)

Replacement Trans damaged in shipping... - goms187 2009-02-26 23:02:15 (148 views)
- Got it welded today, couple of pics (pic) - goms187 2009-03-05 17:03:15 (146 views)
- Do yo live / near in Atlanta? (nt) - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-02-28 16:04:51 (73 views)
  - Re: Do yo live / near in Atlanta? - goms187 2009-03-02 09:39:59 (87 views)
- update - goms187 2009-02-27 12:40:18 (104 views)
  - I have had 3 tranny's broken by UPS... - sfdon 2009-02-27 15:04:16 (97 views)
    - Re: I have had 3 tranny's broken by UPS... - goms187 2009-02-27 15:11:59 (103 views)
      - last one was insured for 1000 bucks and they - sfdon 2009-02-27 18:54:56 (100 views)
- Check to see if you will use that hole... - luquette 2009-02-27 11:18:03 (98 views)
- pics (pic) - goms187 2009-02-27 00:37:52 (212 views)
  - JBWeld will hold the ref sensor chunk in place - kff 2009-02-27 10:37:14 (120 views)
- Find a good aluminum welder. He can probably do it. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-02-27 00:31:19 (106 views)

HID Xenon Kits On Sale in For Sale Forum (url) - Draleu 2009-03-05 15:01:44 (106 views)

Dead Wiper motor - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-04 12:33:58 (115 views)
- ummmm.. did you check the fuse? (nt) - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-03-04 16:18:53 (88 views)
  - my bad.. didn't see the pax side was working... (nt) - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-03-05 12:10:03 (109 views)
  - particularly if you have the old style bullet fuse ... more - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-03-04 16:22:11 (70 views)
- Check the splined mount for tightness. 13mm wrench (nt) - Vern 2009-03-04 13:03:10 (90 views)
  - Shoulda added: Look at the wiper stalk splined mount. - Vern 2009-03-05 10:44:32 (93 views)
  - Shoulda added: Look at the wiper stalk splined mount. - Vern 2009-03-05 10:41:31 (83 views)
    - Yeah the Splines are chewed up (url) - clemsoncpa08 2009-03-05 11:22:32 (79 views)

m106 swap - jrodriquez70 2009-03-01 19:17:08 (118 views)
- As long as you have the full engine and tranny harness, you'll be okay... - Vern 2009-03-03 23:14:05 (106 views)
  - Re: As long as you have the full engine and tranny harness, you'll be okay... - jrodriquez70 2009-03-04 19:07:39 (99 views)
    - The tranny harness is with the engine harness... - Vern 2009-03-04 21:15:47 (72 views)
    - any books that cover the m106 motor - jrodriquez70 2009-03-04 19:21:43 (95 views)

1985 745i Euro headlamps - luquette 2009-03-03 17:48:35 (121 views)
- Yeah, apparently mine was refitted for importation - luquette 2009-03-04 10:54:15 (95 views)
  - link for you -the one you want is the smallest in the pic - sfdon 2009-03-04 12:28:49 (102 views)
    - I gave you the realOEM link on the other board. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-04 16:30:14 (84 views)
- Re: 1985 745i Euro headlamps - sfdon 2009-03-03 20:16:54 (112 views)
  - Here's how to modify the euro connector for H4 bulbs... (url) - demet 2009-03-04 09:09:03 (112 views)
  - Euro cars had City lights instead of the parking light mounted in the - Roy In GA 2009-03-03 23:18:04 (80 views)
    - Sooo- v12 guy huh? That engine scares the hell - sfdon 2009-03-03 23:35:20 (98 views)
      - The old M73 is like 2 M30s put together. I'm an old ChE if that counts.. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-04 01:37:31 (70 views)

Voltage at power antenna. - luquette 2009-03-02 13:13:07 (92 views)
- More info - kff 2009-03-03 23:12:32 (86 views)
- 2 wires- red battery voltage and white signal - sfdon 2009-03-02 16:57:41 (95 views)

81 745i - 06impreza 2009-02-28 18:44:53 (161 views)
- Got sellers # will call today - 06impreza 2009-03-03 15:16:48 (86 views)
  - Talked to seller - 06impreza 2009-03-03 16:48:12 (97 views)
    - Better listen to Don. Wise advice there... (nt) - Vern 2009-03-03 18:11:57 (78 views)
  - what should you offer? - sfdon 2009-03-03 16:19:35 (112 views)
- Re: 81 745i - Hitmanx 2009-03-03 06:02:54 (95 views)
- Re: 81 745i - Hitmanx 2009-03-01 01:57:25 (91 views)
  - 2 more thoughts- - sfdon 2009-03-03 12:10:56 (99 views)
  - Yeah saw it on ebay and its local - 06impreza 2009-03-01 03:35:52 (89 views)
- Hahahaha - 500 bucks..no- 400 bucks. (nt) - sfdon 2009-02-28 20:32:01 (77 views)
  - Don: how much for the taxi sign? (nt) - Area52 2009-02-28 23:33:15 (93 views)
    - If it has an ad for a titie-bar-it's priceless :] (nt) - sfdon 2009-03-01 02:35:03 (96 views)
      - ILMAO!!!!...your quips are priceless! (nt) - Area52 2009-03-02 08:50:26 (87 views)

Banjo Bolt - masterkale 2009-03-01 18:25:30 (94 views)
- If you are in the East, Steve Haygood is a great source. - Vern 2009-03-03 16:37:58 (54 views)

Big used parts source in Cali - radish150 2009-02-25 16:42:43 (113 views)
- Re: Big used parts source in Cali - jim2sevens 2009-03-03 12:45:05 (83 views)

FS: 84 733i - alvkellyman 2009-02-27 18:13:58 (103 views)
- CORRECTION: it DOES shift well - alvkellyman 2009-02-27 18:15:42 (89 views)
  - Re: CORRECTION: it DOES shift well - alvkellyman 2009-03-03 11:20:01 (90 views)
    - Re: CORRECTION: it DOES shift well - alvkellyman 2009-03-03 11:23:03 (67 views)

86 735i - need help to get car re-started. - lewissg 2009-02-28 15:55:53 (111 views)
- Help us help you- - sfdon 2009-02-28 20:42:52 (104 views)
  - Re: Help us help you- - clemsoncpa 2009-03-02 16:47:31 (127 views)
    - +2 (nt) - sfdon 2009-03-02 16:59:05 (95 views)

igniiton system - 944s 2009-02-28 16:51:41 (103 views)
- #1 spark plug inductive coil for m106 745i - sfdon 2009-02-28 20:34:55 (101 views)
  - Re: #1 spark plug inductive coil for m106 745i - Hitmanx 2009-03-01 02:01:03 (94 views)
    - Re: #1 spark plug inductive coil for m106 745i - Draleu 2009-03-01 13:34:33 (60 views)
      - Re: #1 spark plug inductive coil for m106 745i - Hitmanx 2009-03-02 03:59:42 (77 views)

Serious Oil Leak (pic) - Oka 2009-02-28 06:33:46 (205 views)
- The facts.. - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-03-01 16:54:56 (129 views)
- Gear Oil Q's (pic) - basim007 2009-02-28 16:02:55 (164 views)
  - No they are seperate systems (nt) - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i 2009-02-28 16:06:14 (104 views)
    - Re: No they are seperate systems - basim007 2009-02-28 16:08:05 (91 views)
      - Please grab a copy of the owner's manual for the car - kff 2009-02-28 23:21:10 (115 views)
        
        Re: Please grab a copy of the owner's manual for the car - basim007 2009-03-01 08:18:42 (86 views)
        
        Any of those are good brands - kff 2009-03-01 08:35:41 (68 views)
        
        Re: Any of those are good brands - basim007 2009-03-01 13:07:02 (74 views)
- Re: Serious Oil Leak - Area52 2009-02-28 09:25:41 (107 views)
  - I second that. - ejonesie22 2009-02-28 15:37:29 (77 views)

Getrag 265 - manole74 2009-02-27 14:25:50 (223 views)
- Re: Getrag 265 - goms187 2009-02-27 14:55:38 (77 views)
- Re: Getrag 265 - sfdon 2009-02-27 14:54:01 (72 views)
  - Re: Getrag 265 - manole74 2009-02-27 15:17:46 (86 views)
    - it is a 265... (nt) - sfdon 2009-02-27 18:05:16 (82 views)
      - Re: it is a 265... - manole74 2009-02-28 01:09:09 (78 views)
        
        Check the shift pattern- if it is a dogleg then it is a - sfdon 2009-02-28 20:52:24 (108 views)

Parts Needed - Adjusting Bar & Chain Tensioner (url) - Oka 2009-02-28 15:29:00 (75 views)

clock lights 85 745i - unvago 2009-02-26 20:37:40 (93 views)
- Re: clock lights 85 745i - Hitmanx 2009-02-26 22:01:03 (111 views)
  - Re: clock lights 85 745i - unvago 2009-02-27 19:53:09 (61 views)

87, L7 ESC - pwat99 2009-02-23 12:57:48 (108 views)
- Re: 87, L7 ESC - clemsoncpa 2009-02-24 13:43:43 (119 views)
  - Re: 87, L7 ESC - pwat99 2009-02-24 15:52:19 (96 views)
    - Re: 87, L7 ESC - clemsoncpa 2009-02-25 08:38:27 (104 views)
      - Re: 87, L7 ESC - pwat99 2009-02-26 09:21:25 (94 views)
        
        Sorry I meant blink once when turned to run - clemsoncpa08 2009-02-27 11:32:59 (69 views)
    - This happened on my L7 - cambridge 2009-02-25 08:31:18 (93 views)
      - Re: This happened on my L7 - pwat99 2009-02-26 09:03:43 (67 views)

AutoCross for Charity in Palm Springs & BBQ at my shop???? (vid) (url) - Draleu 2009-02-24 22:17:06 (102 views)
- Id def go if it wasnt 3k miles away.. (nt) - 06impreza 2009-02-25 22:45:35 (70 views)

Auto Trans problem.... (pic) - basim007 2009-02-25 07:44:38 (131 views)
- Re: Auto Trans problem.... - clemsoncpa 2009-02-25 09:37:18 (75 views)
  - Re: Auto Trans problem.... - basim007 2009-02-25 12:05:40 (72 views)
    - Re: Auto Trans problem.... - basim007 2009-02-25 12:09:54 (95 views)

How much and where to buy Power steering rebuild kit? - clemsoncpa 2009-02-24 13:49:44 (121 views)