[uucdigest] Wednesday, March 19 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6229
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[uuc] <E28> 535i tuned up and not hesitating anymore.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 13:25:15 -0600 From: "Dave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS 2001 330Ci - Premium,Sport, Cold pkg. 7400 miles Chicago $37,000, in Chicago, Red with Tan Leather. Sport, Premium and Cold Weather packages, Xenon, Steptronic, CD, moon roof, Harmon Kardon premium sound, 17 in Sport rims and second set of Winter tires and alloy rims. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 11:03:29 -0800 (PST) From: Joe Tan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Euro Delivery, Almost Time, Last minute questions On a separate topic, Isn't European Delivery kind of a oxymoron? I mean, a brand new motor that needs to break-in and the autobahn. Not a good combination I would think...? Just wondering. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 15:10:59 -0500 From: "David A. Leonard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 735i issues. It was written>>>Anything I need to be aware of regarding these cars? BTW, the asking price is $4500, I think I can get it for less than $4000. Your experience and/or opinions regarding this model of car would be very much appreciated.>>> I have an 88 735i with 234.5k miles. It is a maintenance hog. Then again I like everything to work, and these are very old high performance cars . the heater is problematic(2 "sword" fan speed regulators, 2 AC Condensers, 2 Aux fans,heater fan,heater core) the dash needed a new motherboard, various wiper and lighting modules have needed replacing, as well as the entire front end control arms(2 times ,ball joints, shocks,) steering components 2 times), a head gasket, the driveshaft, the radiator, waterpump, the steering shaft universal, brakes, rotors, Gas tank, headlights, body work, , wiper motor, Brake accumulator ball, 2 alternators, top strut swivel joints, several batteries(like 4) , rear subframe mounts, and dogbones, and one front hub bearing, and a brake caliper , and the list goes on, this is just all I can think of off the top of my little brain... I am running Balo rotors and Mintex brake pads, which cost $125 for the front. The front control arms and brake rotors need to be tight, or the car will develop a famous shimmy on braking, and a shake that you can chase around forever at 55-60mph. This is most noticable when you stand on the brakes entering an off ramp, and decelerate thru 60 mph. Strangely enough the exhaust is original, as are the tranny, fuel pump, and the starter. I just replaced the fourth set of rear shocks, which are the third set of Boge gas shocks, twice replaced under warranty, about 80k lifespan. The front has Bilstiens with 120k miles on them and they are still good. All in all about what you would expect from a car that sold for $53k in 1988, and has been flogged daily, in snowy, salty Maine for 15 years. The parts are very available and aftermarket parts abound. I would budget $200/month for repairs if you have a mechanic do the work, $100 or so if you do it. This all said, mine is extremely high mileage, but the maintenance costs really have been fairly stable during the ten years I have been driving it, and I really like the car. That must be obvious to have put up with the maintenance. Most people don't drive one car the distance to the moon. Mine burns almost no oil, runs smoothly up to redline in all the gears, handles great in the snow, and has been paid for since I bought it as a salvage theft recovery in 1994. (this makes the true mileage suspect..might be higher than indicated) I need some more tires this spring, though the car is easy on the rubber and stays aligned well. It handles well and goes very fast. It still will do a burnout on dry pavement, and runs along happily at 100 mph if you so desire, on any kind of back road or highway. The brakes are huge, and will toss you through the windshield, the heater and defroster, despite their issues are excellent when working. At this point I keep it running almost as an experiment as to how many miles you can run a car. It is in great shape, and I'm working on my bodywork/paint matching skills, as one of the door panels rusted out and needed a rust repair. I shot it with Dupont Centari acrylic enamel, base/clear, and there is a little tape line.It was about 30 degrees in the garage, at night, so the match needs a little work. When the weather warms I'm going to paint a few of the panels and the roof, and repair the clear coat. Painting cars is surprisingly easy after all these years of home repairs..my results are getting pretty good, and body work for the cost of bondo, metal, paint ,glue, and sandpaper is super cheap. My front lower grillwork is held together with black Zip ties..My approach is more NASCAR/Lemans than Pebble Beach/Montery concourse, but my performance is still as good as the original book numbers, and the car is rattle and squeak free and as tight as it ever was, and capable of depositing great numbers of points on your drivers license in short order. They will put a smile on your face when you beat up lesser mortal cars on the road. The truly brave man was the guy in the grand Cherokee keeping up with me at 90-100 on Rte in Eastern Maine one day. This is a windy rural highway, and I finally wiped him off my tail with a "three oil truck" passing maneuver..... and I left one of those import dudes with the backwards ball caps and the "grapefruit shooter exhaust in the dust last week. They don't drag race well, as they are slow to about 35mph, but after that they pull like a train! You can also run Buick Grand Nationals up against their 125 mph speed limiter if you are so inclined.. it really messes with their minds! The manual claims 137 but I haven't had it much over 120 I do all my own work, and I spent $2500-$3000 in parts over the last three years. $4 k price sounds fair, It probably will need shocks and front end control arms right away if they are original. Likwise the steering tie rods and center link. I love the car, and if you can do your own work, or have a pet mechanic, there is nothing like 'em. I still get "must be nice" comments about running a big Bimmer, so I guess it still looks pretty straight! I hope this helps. Dave Leonard ,88 735i. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 12:24:12 -0800 (PST) From: Dave Nichols <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 1990 735i opinions - --0-667683635-1048105452=:94354 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii The engine is excellent and assuming it's had proper maintainence, it's just getting broken in. Make sure the banjo bolts on the oil spray bar have been kept tight and the cam lobes on the number 1 and 6 cylinders are okay and it should be good to go for many more miles. The transmission in this car is the 4hp22 and has had a history of giving fairly good service until one day it just gives up. When it breaks the car won't move at all and the fix is to replace with a re-built. The age and mileage are on the leading edge of where this tranny develops the problem. If it's had good maintainence to this point it should be okay for a while, but don't be surprised if it just refuses to move one morning. The radiator will need to be replaced if it hasn't already due to the infamous plastic tank disease but that's a fairly quick and easy fix. Most of the problems you may encounter will be the usual run of the mill type for a car of this age and mileage. Don't let this discourage you, the price seems to be right and these are well designed quality cars that are capable of 400,000 miles. All the best - --0-667683635-1048105452=:94354 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii <P>The engine is excellent and assuming it's had proper maintainence, it's just getting broken in. Make sure the banjo bolts on the oil spray bar have been kept tight and the cam lobes on the number 1 and 6 cylinders are okay and it should be good to go for many more miles.</P> <P>The transmission in this car is the 4hp22 and has had a history of giving fairly good service until one day it just gives up. When it breaks the car won't move at all and the fix is to replace with a re-built. The age and mileage are on the leading edge of where this tranny develops the problem. If it's had good maintainence to this point it should be okay for a while, but don't be surprised if it just refuses to move one morning.</P> <P>The radiator will need to be replaced if it hasn't already due to the infamous plastic tank disease but that's a fairly quick and easy fix.</P> <P>Most of the problems you may encounter will be the usual run of the mill type for a car of this age and mileage. Don't let this discourage you, the price seems to be right and these are well designed quality cars that are capable of 400,000 miles.</P> <P> </P> <P>All the best </P> <P> </P> - --0-667683635-1048105452=:94354-- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 08:53:36 -0000 From: "Andrew Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Euro Delivery, Almost Time, Last minute questions John <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: "2. Can the radio be adapted for the duration of the trip to 9KHz spacing for AM and to catch all the FM. Why? Because I love to dig on the radio while driving in Europe, that's why." I believe the radio starts out with 9 kHz spacing for AM and 0.1 MHz spacing for FM, then is re-coded for life in the USA (10 kHz spacing on AM). Last time I listened to FM in the USA, which was probably around 1990, I recall tuning only in odd 0.1 MHz steps (so, 93.5, 93.7 and so on). Is this still the case? "3. Any problems finding gas with the proper octane? Gee, my guide book doesn't translate "91 octane". If it just that simple, I can do that in German and French." The octane will often be marked, though remember the different scale used (the Europeans only use RON, resulting in a higher figure). You should have no problems finding the right stuff. "4. How long will it take after I get home to wipe the s*&%-eatin' grin off my face?" Probably a good long time, if your traffic experiences are pleasant. But prepare to be overtaken by 1.1 litre tin boxes going flat out on the autoroute during the running-in period - there's no downshifting and reeling them in :). Andy T ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:05:16 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Euro Delivery, Almost Time, Last minute questions They are no longer "re-coded for life" and are changeable by holding down the mode button for 20 seconds on power up. Ed Andrew Thomas wrote: >I believe the radio starts out with 9 kHz spacing for AM and 0.1 MHz spacing >for FM, then is re-coded for life in the USA (10 kHz spacing on AM). > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:09:32 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Where's my keyless entry connector? Gruppe, I've installed several BMW keyless remote entry and security units and have always found the green connection module inside the glove box that mates to my remote receiver. It's a 10 minute job. Now I have a '97 328iS and can't find anything that resembles a connector. Where the heck do could this connector be? I've taken a couple of pix of what I saw with the glove boxes opened up w/ a connector included and one on the '97 that's void of a connector. If anyone knows what's up w/ this please contact me off line with a remedy. I'll be happy to send the pix that show the entire gutted out box w/ the wiring connections.....minus the one for the keyless entry on the '97. TIA Evan ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:56:39 -0500 From: "Ron J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E28> 535i tuned up and not hesitating anymore.. Well, Back from the wrench.. I got the valves adjusted, plugs changed, and oil changed. That is what I was expecting when I got there to pick the car up, and then was told that I needed a new cap and rotor. I was shown my old one, and it was pooched. Totally corroded contacts, and the rotor was screwed as well. I thought,, OK, no big deal.. then I was told the price for the damn thing.. $200.00 and that is aftermarket (in CDN dollars). I wasnt expecting that!! Holy ^%&*$#.. Well the car runs a lot better, and I assume the gas mileage will be a lot better as well. Is this the standard price for one of these? Why so much? Anyway, now the car runs better, but my pocket is light, and I have to go back and pay my friend more money, since I didnt have enough to clear the bill on the spot.. He was nice enough to take the car home though.. Oh, and I also found out I need a new Catalytic Converter.... I love BMW;s but sometimes I wish the parts were on par with American Cars.. Especially today.. Cheers' Ron J 85 535i 73 911s 2.7 ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6229 *************************** | | In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. |________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | | Autoscope-Motorsports - http://www.autoscope-motorsports.com | |==================================================== | | Koala MotorSport . BMW technical information, special tool sales/rental | http://www.koalamotorsport.com | |==================================================== | | Taylor BMW - http://www.taylorbmw.com - Doc Bimmer! | UUC Motorwerks . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com |__________________________________________
