1990 e34 520i |
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pgdurnin
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Posted: 07-November-2007 at 10:07 |
I just bought a 1990 520i. I know it needs a head gasket , water pump I,ll do the timing belt as well . probably needs head skimmed. Any one out there got any good tips/advice before i get started. i,m looking to do a good job on this car. |
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Don520
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Lots of good stuff here -
http://www.bmwe34.net/ |
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95 520iSE Auto (sadly missed)
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stephen520i
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Make sure the water pump has a metal impeller and also take care when bleeding the coolant after a fill, can take a while to get rid of all the air.
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E34 520i auto leather
Previous: E36 93 316i M40 Boston Green |
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Bigian
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Firstly welcome to the forum is it a 12v or 24v model 2nd a couple of links below. 3rd if you are needing a copy of the bently manual in pdf form drop me a pm and i will post copy to you. Edited by Bigian |
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pgdurnin
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thanks guys , will let you know more as i get started
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chazzer
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also a bentley 5 series manual for the e34 would be helpful i consider mine a bible when it comes to working on the 540.... good luck
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Current : 1995 BMW E34 540I Auto 98K Fully Loaded, Leather, Sat Nav & Dvd. Previous: 1991 BMW E34 520I Manual(non-vanos) 185K with full leather. 1990 BMW E34 525I Auto 113k in sterling silver
& 1993 BMW E34 520I SE in dimond black |
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m5bm
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Put a 525i into it, same to look at and wee bit more power
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Loving the E38
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