E28

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   Hi, new to BMW's, just got  1985 E28 with 2.7 engine. Details were posted on here by Nigel. Can anyone help with a few teething probs please.
First, was told from start speedo sluggish over 70mph and odometer not working.  Voltage regulator somewhere?Have noticed heater very hot but temperature guage only going to about 1/3. Rev counter has mpg meter at bottom.
Also told oil service lights wouldn't reset at garage with tool available.  Anyone know reasons for any of this? Fair DiYer but limited standing up time now (disabled) and no knowledge of BM's and loads to do.
Need to clean alloys but confused by different types. Are standard fit laquered/polished/ something else - what can safely be used to clean?Using autoglym on bodywork(silver) though roof and boot badly scratched - looks like brillo pad used!
Happy to put car in as good condition and as original as possible, any helpful hints much appreciated 

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rubberknees50 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Does it have chrome bumpers? Joined: 26-July-2004 Location: Telford, Shropshire Status: Offline Points: 1074	Topic: E28 Posted: 19-August-2004 at 01:23
	Hi, new to BMW's, just got 1985 E28 with 2.7 engine. Details were posted on here by Nigel. Can anyone help with a few teething probs please. First, was told from start speedo sluggish over 70mph and odometer not working. Voltage regulator somewhere?Have noticed heater very hot but temperature guage only going to about 1/3. Rev counter has mpg meter at bottom. Also told oil service lights wouldn't reset at garage with tool available. Anyone know reasons for any of this? Fair DiYer but limited standing up time now (disabled) and no knowledge of BM's and loads to do. Need to clean alloys but confused by different types. Are standard fit laquered/polished/ something else - what can safely be used to clean?Using autoglym on bodywork(silver) though roof and boot badly scratched - looks like brillo pad used! Happy to put car in as good condition and as original as possible, any helpful hints much appreciated
	IanT E28 528, E23 735

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Nigel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941	Posted: 21-August-2004 at 11:21
	Hello Ian, nice to see you posting, I'm back from Mexico now. I dont know the going price for a head for yours, or even if there was an issue with them, ( unlike the E34, which definately had a problem). There are some E28 fans on here, so hopefully you will get some advice soon.
	Best Wishes Nigel

e34m5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-June-2003 Location: Near Rugby, Warwickshire Status: Offline Points: 1344	Posted: 21-August-2004 at 12:47
	Sounds like you have the SI battery problem, look at This link for info on replacing the batteries. As for the paintwork how bad is the scratching ? Meguiars sell a swirl/scratch remover which is very effective at removing light surface scratching. Miles
	1991 525i Sport Manual