Is it feasible to swap a head (and intake manifold) from a '91 735i m30b35 to an '86 535i m30b34? Could the intake from the '91 735i fit the '86 535i with it's original m30b34 head? I have a chance to get the head and intake from the 735i really cheap with no problems on them. I looked on the main...

I am in the process of shopping for a "new" used BMW, while also repairing on older 325is. I have used this newsgroup often and want to thank everyone who has sent me reponses on previous posts. It is much appreciated. Here is the latest. I can get a 1991 535i with Manual Transmission,...

Anyone replaced the clutch on an E34 M50 525i? Was it a horrible job or relatively easy? I've got a very noisy release bearing - when I press the clutch, and now a little when I don't - that sounds like it won't last too much longer. Garage quoted £280 which isn't too bad except they'd...

Hi all, If you know anyone interested in buying a 318is, I would be grateful if you could point them to the auction below: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4653424314 Apologies if this is not the correct group to post in.

Hi, I am new to this news group and so I apologize if someone has already asked this. I am interested in changing out my stock CD player with something that plays MP3 CDs. I am not interested in FM transmitters or plugins for MP3 players. I had stopped by Best Buy but most MP3 car audio players...

Can anyone please advise on the following:- after a run I check the transmission oil with the engine still running, there is no evidence of oil on the dipstick. Leave it parked and check after 30 minutes and the oil is way up the dipstick. Run the engine and move the box through the gears and the...

E34 M50TU engine 170K with regular oil changes throughout it's life. Got to work this morning, and noticed quite a loud regular tapping coming from the engine. Sounded like a severe tappet noise. An hour or so later, switched the engine on to let a work mate hear it, and it was still there but was...

Hi guys, I am looking at 1997 328i with about 74,000 miles on it. Carfax looks clean, but I still have a few questions: 1. Is it a good/average millage for car thats almost 10 years old? 2. Because its a 1997 should I expect lower cost of reparing misc things (wear items, etc) vs ...ehh say a 2001...

Was ist die zulässige Dachlast mit Dachreling für ein BMW 3er Kombi E46? Danke MfG G. Tarantino

Hallo NG, ich hatte bei meinem BMW 520i (Baujahr 1998) zuletzt im September 2004 eine große Inspektion gehabt. Vor einer Woche leuchtet die Anzeige "Oilservice" auf, worauf hin ich nun einen Ölservice (Öl- und Ölfilterwechsel) durchführen lassen. Jetzt sehe ich wieder 5 grüne LED's, die...

I have always replaced the tires on my car with the factory Michelin (205/65-15) Great tire in terms of overall performance and very quiet. I think I want a slightly wider tire to fill-in the wheel wells. Any advise on the pro's and con's of going to a wider tire/type would be very appreciative....

The A/C on my E36 has stopped working, 2 months ago when you turned on the ac i heard a grumbling from the engine compartment, turned the ac off and it stopped. Shortly after that all the cold air stopped. I had it regassed and if was fine for about 2 weeks then the grummbling started again then it...

I took the ol' 92 e32 out today for a drive (due to gas prices on the island, I haven't been driving her on island) When idling; the "check engine" light came on -- I checked the code and 0A Llamda -- that's the O2 sensor, right? When I give it gas, or drive it; the light goes out. but go back...

UK '94 E34 SE. I want to repaint the n/s door mirror cover. Paintwork is looking very tatty. I suspect it's been replaced in the past sometime. Bentleys is no help, as it only shows the earlier mirror. I believe the mirror glass etc can be removed on it's own, which I assume will allow me to...

With the help of another novice I am attmepting to replace the head gasket on a 90 325is. We pulled out the radiator. We took off the valve cover. We took off the timing belt cover, and noted where the "camshaft wheel" was when we released the tension on the timing belt.

Hi, I am new to this news group and so I apologize if someone has already asked this. I am interested in changing out my stock CD player with something that plays MP3 CDs. I am not interested in FM transmitters or plugins for MP3 players. I had stopped by Best Buy but most MP3 car audio players...

Hi, I am new to this news group and so I apologize if someone has already asked this. I am interested in changing out my stock CD player with something that plays MP3 CDs. I am not interested in FM transmitters or plugins for MP3 players. I had stopped by Best Buy but most MP3 car audio players...

Hi there, I have had some intermittent problems with my E46 330d not starting, which have recently been getting worse. It seems to turnover fine but does not fire. Initial thoughts were fuel filter (which has since been replaced as part of the Inspection 1 service) and crank shaft timing sensor...

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Hi All, I have a '96 328i sedan with 124,000+ miles. The car is a daily driver and I liked the factory ride, but could live with something a little stiffer. On a recent trip to the dealer I asked them to check my suspension. They said the rear shocks are shot, which I agree with. I asked about...