The 5 Series E28 Forum

Is your fuel economy good too?...1985 528e/Auto - Area52 2008-05-13 23:34:53 (120 views)
- 1988 535is, half tank only 77 miles - pietern740il 2008-07-10 18:31:02 (8 views)
- Re: Is your fuel economy good too?...535i/is - reno535 2008-07-06 17:12:02 (13 views)
- Yes, Good Mileage - John in Simi Valley 2008-07-01 01:35:10 (23 views)
- Re: Is your fuel economy good too?...1985 528e/Auto - lesm3 2008-06-25 09:21:18 (19 views)
- The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - rodpaine 2008-06-08 08:05:58 (55 views)
  - Re: The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - Area52 2008-06-08 11:35:00 (48 views)
    - Re: The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - Sean 2008-06-25 18:56:52 (39 views)
      - Re: The 528e gets surprisingly good fuel mileage - Area52 2008-06-26 00:12:19 (30 views)
        
        Well maybe if they hired more engineers and less...... - Sean 2008-06-30 13:42:59 (21 views)
- 1983 528e 5-speed - ltwacko 2008-05-25 12:13:54 (71 views)
- Re: Is your fuel economy good too?...1985 528e/Auto - Sean 2008-05-14 08:03:08 (82 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 (79 views)

Central locking system diagnosis - reno535 2008-07-06 16:47:50 (20 views)
- Re: Central locking system diagnosis - Sean 2008-07-07 06:49:15 (12 views)
  - Re: Central locking system diagnosis - reno535 2008-07-09 00:37:04 (9 views)

1986 535i Temperature Gauge - mrbamboo 2008-07-01 16:45:03 (18 views)
- Check your alternator readings- - stevebu 2008-07-04 07:33:42 (9 views)
- ummm.... - Sean 2008-07-03 17:48:13 (19 views)

Odometer not working - lesm3 2008-06-25 09:13:05 (28 views)
- Re: Odometer not working - Sean 2008-06-25 22:48:28 (28 views)
  - Re: Odometer not working - lesm3 2008-06-26 07:25:25 (24 views)
    - Sure it can be done, but I wouldn't.... - Sean 2008-06-30 13:39:50 (19 views)
    - heres a comment for ya.... - wabiker 2008-06-28 03:46:41 (16 views)
    - ...and then try to sell it to one of your buddies here??? - Area52 2008-06-26 19:45:53 (21 views)
  - And don't reset tripmeter while moving (nt) - Area52 2008-06-26 00:05:13 (30 views)

16' basket weaves in For Sale Forum - pouvoir 2008-06-24 17:02:35 (31 views)

E28 pedals fit in E24??? - stickseven 2008-06-10 20:59:29 (27 views)
- use realoem - shogun 2008-06-19 01:58:38 (20 views)

Rear Differential Adapter (url) - John in Simi Valley 2008-05-30 11:42:16 (56 views)
- Hey John, you're here too? :-)))) Peter/E24. BTW, I am on E38 the most. (nt) - bmw635 2008-06-02 00:18:12 (49 views)
  - Yep. Sharing what I 'think' I know - John in Simi Valley 2008-06-08 23:36:36 (25 views)

sluggish - rooster59 2008-05-30 11:22:46 (41 views)
- List of Questions... - Area52 2008-05-31 11:56:37 (31 views)
  - Re: List of Questions... - rooster59 2008-06-02 09:12:11 (37 views)
    - Re: List of Questions... - Sean 2008-06-02 12:42:03 (36 views)
      - Gas mileage is great... - Area52 2008-06-03 21:15:22 (36 views)
        
        Re: Gas mileage is great... - Sean 2008-06-05 14:06:35 (25 views)

cherised plate? E28 KLL poss E28 KILL? - rwdonly 2008-05-26 13:02:56 (47 views)
- 'no' did you mean MO, as in Missouri? (nt) - Sean 2008-05-27 09:29:12 (35 views)
  - NO....??? (nt) - Area52 2008-05-28 00:43:26 (30 views)
- Re: cherised plate? E28 KLL poss E28 KILL? - rwdonly 2008-05-26 13:26:11 (32 views)

Rebuilding Bilsteins... anyone know the groove spacing on the - wabiker 2008-05-18 00:43:36 (44 views)
- I found it... (url) - wabiker 2008-05-18 18:26:31 (58 views)
  - Great find Chris! - Area52 2008-05-20 00:11:53 (31 views)

tires - steve14 2008-05-11 08:43:27 (74 views)
- Re: tires - Sean 2008-05-11 21:25:18 (54 views)
- Re: tires - stevebu 2008-05-11 18:32:52 (54 views)
  - 16 inch Basketweaves from an e38 should be OK and not expensive. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-05-11 19:13:55 (72 views)
    - I agree, e38 16' works great and also looks nice (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-13 14:38:36 (65 views)
      - Any pics of the 16's on an E28?...I'm looking for somethin different - Area52 2008-05-13 21:06:29 (57 views)
        
        Here you go (pic) - pietern740il 2008-05-15 12:32:09 (123 views)
        
        Perfecto-mundo... - Area52 2008-05-15 22:06:10 (60 views)
        
        No adaptors needed, they bolt on fine. (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-16 13:35:51 (52 views)
        
        What is the offset and width on your rims?...and what - Area52 2008-05-17 23:25:19 (46 views)
        
        runnning 225 50 16, not sure the offset (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-19 01:11:23 (50 views)
        
        I will provide some pic tomorrow (nt) - pietern740il 2008-05-14 21:42:55 (51 views)

88 535is shuts off without warning - pietern740il 2008-04-29 16:30:30 (79 views)
- Re: 88 535is shuts off without warning - Sean 2008-04-30 08:22:36 (68 views)
  - The problem started two weeks ago - pietern740il 2008-04-30 18:55:19 (55 views)
    - Re: The problem started two weeks ago - Sean 2008-05-01 09:42:54 (62 views)
      - I have to run these tests tomorrow - pietern740il 2008-05-01 21:59:57 (45 views)
        
        Re: I have to run these tests tomorrow - Sean 2008-05-02 07:50:33 (39 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 (55 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 (55 views)
    - Its 88 535IS auto (nt) - pietern740il 2008-04-30 18:56:37 (57 views)
      - Relay is overheating due to excess load (long) - Area52 2008-04-30 23:12:12 (47 views)
        
        Pump makes noise a while driving - pietern740il 2008-05-01 22:11:07 (46 views)
        
        Ace Hardware... - Area52 2008-05-03 09:51:17 (50 views)
        
        Thank you, Thank You - Problem Solved - pietern740il 2008-05-06 01:11:25 (61 views)
        
        Re: Thank you, Thank You - Problem Solved - Sean 2008-05-07 19:05:45 (41 views)
        Huzzah!....New Jersey Nigel is two tests away from Master Mechanic! - Area52 2008-05-06 19:57:02 (43 views)
        
        What a feeling, it feels so good - pietern740il 2008-05-12 11:44:00 (42 views)
        
        Very cool...glad you understand the principles!... - Area52 2008-05-13 21:26:38 (42 views)
        
        Forgot to add...watch where you buy gasoline... - Area52 2008-05-13 21:42:15 (45 views)
        
        Thank, I only use name brand gas - pietern740il 2008-05-14 21:37:13 (38 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 (46 views)
        
        Re: Pump makes noise a while driving - Sean 2008-05-02 07:44:30 (43 views)

abs light (pic) - dee 2008-05-12 19:17:12 (48 views)
- How do kown abs is working fine? - pietern740il 2008-05-13 14:35:33 (35 views)
- Check both pressure switches...may be leaking also. (nt) - Area52 2008-05-12 20:12:29 (52 views)
  - Re: Check both pressure switches...may be leaking also. - dee 2008-05-13 07:40:32 (39 views)
    - Here ya go...items #3 & #2 in attached link (url) - Area52 2008-05-13 21:12:30 (44 views)

Not able to shift into any gear - NEED HELP - jneer750 2008-04-23 20:49:34 (58 views)
- Re: Not able to shift into any gear - NEED HELP - Sean 2008-04-24 07:28:46 (51 views)
  - Sorry Sean & jneer750... - Area52 2008-04-24 23:01:53 (47 views)
    - Re: Sorry Sean & jneer750... - Sean 2008-04-25 08:15:12 (40 views)
- Cable probably broke...confirm by crawling - Area52 2008-04-23 22:44:34 (50 views)
  - Was cable, I am replacing my self tomorrow. - jneer750 2008-04-25 23:21:46 (48 views)
    - Re: Was cable, I am replacing my self tomorrow. - jneer750 2008-05-10 21:40:15 (38 views)
      - Re: Was cable, I am replacing my self tomorrow. - Sean 2008-05-11 21:21:35 (37 views)
    - Re: Was cable, I am replacing my self tomorrow. - Sean 2008-04-28 12:36:50 (53 views)
    - The cable between shifter & linkage broke?????? (nt) - Area52 2008-04-26 16:56:25 (62 views)

e28 524 td elec manual 4sale - batman1 2008-05-11 13:46:29 (41 views)

welcom to tedfest.net - m535ted 2008-02-24 11:04:55 (126 views)
- Here is a link (url) - kff 2008-03-13 22:38:59 (100 views)
  - Re: Here is a link - m535ted 2008-04-14 22:42:50 (58 views)

Bimmerfest Discount - downernsp 2008-05-01 16:43:19 (47 views)

Steering on 84 533, difficult to turn wheel at low speeds - pietern740il 2008-03-26 23:57:16 (74 views)
- Re: Steering on 84 533, difficult to turn wheel at low speeds - Sean 2008-03-27 08:55:05 (64 views)
  - Sean you are on the money, - pietern740il 2008-03-27 09:34:16 (62 views)
    - Problem still exist - pietern740il 2008-03-30 20:46:24 (54 views)
      - Re: Problem still exist - Sean 2008-03-31 12:26:59 (49 views)
        
        I need both hand to turn the wheel, from the stop - pietern740il 2008-04-01 16:37:24 (56 views)
        
        Re: I need both hand to turn the wheel, from the stop - Sean 2008-04-02 09:46:35 (51 views)
        
        Did u replace filter in bottom of reservoir? (nt) - Area52 2008-04-02 21:14:01 (75 views)
        
        yes i did in Nov last year - pietern740il 2008-04-08 19:20:35 (56 views)
        ...did not realize there was one there (nt) - Sean 2008-04-03 07:57:04 (72 views)
        
        Power steering pump was replaced last weekend - pietern740il 2008-04-29 16:20:46 (40 views)
        how to drain all coolant - vkocan 2008-04-29 13:53:46 (44 views)
        
        Remove the upper radiator hose - pietern740il 2008-04-29 16:19:00 (53 views)
        
        Re: Remove the upper radiator hose - Sean 2008-04-30 08:31:47 (41 views)

Acceptable wheel offset - Area52 2008-04-28 22:44:22 (52 views)
- Re: Acceptable wheel offset (url) - Sean 2008-04-29 07:42:32 (54 views)

Front end shimmy / wobble - bende32 2008-04-23 18:03:09 (95 views)
- Re: Front end shimmy / wobble (url) - rodpaine 2008-04-24 06:53:42 (84 views)
  - Re: Front end shimmy / wobble - Sean 2008-04-24 07:23:33 (45 views)
- Re: Front end shimmy / wobble - Area52 2008-04-23 22:36:17 (51 views)
  - Re: Front end shimmy / wobble - bende32 2008-04-24 12:40:34 (49 views)

erratic dash - kosmet 2008-04-17 10:15:07 (74 views)
- Re: erratic dash - Sean 2008-04-17 10:18:35 (60 views)
  - Re: erratic dash - kosmet 2008-04-19 09:14:42 (58 views)
    - Re: erratic dash - Sean 2008-04-19 15:50:00 (53 views)
    - Very doubtful but easy to check. Has to do with speedo not tach. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-19 12:46:29 (65 views)
      - Re: Very doubtful but easy to check. Has to do with speedo not tach. - kosmet 2008-04-19 20:24:39 (59 views)
        
        My problems were all related to the speedo and the failure - Roy In GA 2008-04-19 23:51:22 (50 views)
        
        Re: My problems were all related to the speedo and the failure - kosmet 2008-04-21 22:00:16 (49 views)
        
        Re: My problems were all related to the speedo and the failure - Sean 2008-04-22 07:56:27 (41 views)
        
        Pin 16 on the big blue plug is ground I think and connects to G200 near the - Roy In GA 2008-04-22 23:57:55 (44 views)
  - Re: erratic dash - kosmet 2008-04-17 10:29:30 (45 views)
    - Re: erratic dash - Sean 2008-04-17 15:46:54 (42 views)

How to remove radio??? - Area52 2008-04-13 19:51:24 (85 views)
- Re: How to remove radio??? - Sean 2008-04-14 07:19:02 (77 views)
  - Re: How to remove radio??? - Area52 2008-04-14 22:13:13 (66 views)
    - Re: How to remove radio??? - Sean 2008-04-15 07:49:32 (64 views)
      - Re: How to remove radio??? - Area52 2008-04-15 19:56:02 (59 views)
        
        6 hours remove old and install new plus speakers... - Area52 2008-04-20 23:55:28 (63 views)
        
        glad you were able to do it. Conratulations! (nt) - Sean 2008-04-21 09:28:44 (54 views)

Sunroof & Window Switches... - Area52 2008-04-15 20:59:40 (68 views)
- Have you looked at early/late ETMs to see how the button lights are wired? (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-16 10:44:10 (78 views)
- Re: Sunroof & Window Switches... - Sean 2008-04-16 06:40:35 (64 views)
  - Sunroof Motor & Microswitch (pic) - Area52 2008-04-16 20:08:11 (77 views)
    - Re: Sunroof Motor & Microswitch - Sean 2008-04-17 10:13:19 (54 views)
      - Re: Sunroof Motor & Microswitch - Area52 2008-04-17 18:53:24 (49 views)
        
        Re: Sunroof Motor & Microswitch - Sean 2008-04-17 20:39:13 (46 views)
        
        Re: Sunroof Motor & Microswitch - Area52 2008-04-17 21:26:49 (44 views)
        
        Re: Sunroof Motor & Microswitch - Sean 2008-04-18 07:49:34 (53 views)
        
        Rodger-dodger...will check it out tomorrow... - Area52 2008-04-18 20:19:34 (45 views)

Useful information about our ZF transmissions - davidc 2008-04-13 11:41:14 (140 views)

Discount BMW Auto Parts New Add. to IE - downernsp 2008-04-10 00:03:47 (87 views)
- Re: Discount BMW Auto Parts New Add. to IE - rooster59 2008-04-10 14:50:39 (62 views)
  - Re: Discount BMW Auto Parts New Add. to IE - downernsp 2008-04-10 23:04:49 (47 views)
    - Re: Discount BMW Auto Parts New Add. to IE - Sean 2008-04-11 23:43:56 (56 views)
  - Re: Discount BMW Auto Parts New Add. to IE - Sean 2008-04-10 18:32:27 (56 views)

Front Wheel Bearings replacement - jneer750 2008-03-08 13:37:48 (104 views)
- preloading - rooster59 2008-04-10 15:36:35 (62 views)
  - Re: preloading - Sean 2008-04-10 18:25:11 (66 views)
- Re: Front Wheel Bearings replacement - Sean 2008-03-11 13:45:29 (96 views)

Thoughts on a decent but budget CD/AM/FM and.... - Area52 2008-03-28 20:43:22 (72 views)
- Re: Thoughts on a decent but budget CD/AM/FM and.... - Sean 2008-03-31 12:32:46 (74 views)
  - very cool....thanks for the advice Sean!....also... - Area52 2008-04-02 21:17:39 (57 views)
    - Re: very cool....thanks for the advice Sean!....also... - Sean 2008-04-03 07:56:15 (57 views)
      - Thanks again Sean...will try to find some 3-ways... - Area52 2008-04-04 19:31:00 (58 views)
        
        Just arrived at my porch... - Area52 2008-04-09 19:37:27 (50 views)

1988 528e charging problem - cullen9 2008-04-03 10:54:28 (74 views)
- Re: 1988 528e charging problem - Sean 2008-04-03 16:43:19 (71 views)
  - Re: 1988 528e charging problem - cullen9 2008-04-06 11:26:48 (58 views)
    - Re: 1988 528e charging problem - Sean 2008-04-07 08:08:15 (57 views)
  - Re: 1988 528e charging problem - cullen9 2008-04-03 21:48:19 (57 views)

88 535is, fuel pump is loud - pietern740il 2008-03-25 11:08:08 (72 views)
- Re: 88 535is, fuel pump is loud - Sean 2008-03-25 13:48:23 (66 views)
  - pump in the tank (nt) - pietern740il 2008-03-25 21:28:13 (66 views)
    - Re: pump in the tank - Sean 2008-03-26 08:14:57 (52 views)
      - I will try that thanks (nt) - pietern740il 2008-03-26 23:53:00 (71 views)

bucking bimmer - my535is 2008-03-23 17:43:17 (55 views)
- Re: bucking bimmer - Sean 2008-03-24 06:01:20 (59 views)

Question about a Euro 528 - Area52 2008-03-01 21:41:04 (100 views)
- L -jet. buy it. I have an 83. Probably a 260/6 Getrag. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-03-03 00:12:28 (88 views)
  - An 88 with L-jet? - stevebu 2008-03-03 07:27:43 (69 views)
  - A 260/5 is a little shorter than the 260/6 and the 265 has separate bell I have - Roy In GA 2008-03-03 00:17:48 (70 views)
    - Thanks!.... - Area52 2008-03-03 23:11:18 (59 views)
      - I wanted the 2.8i as it's a big six block and not a small. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-03-03 23:43:18 (86 views)
        
        I can measure the length on the 260/5 if you want. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-03-03 23:44:27 (72 views)
        
        Update... - Area52 2008-03-20 22:25:28 (56 views)