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    Posted: 10-November-2007 at 14:50
Put a 525i into it, same to look at and wee bit more power
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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 
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
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thanks guys , will let you know more as i get started
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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.

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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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Lots of good stuff here -

http://www.bmwe34.net/
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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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