Just saying hello
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Topic: Just saying hello
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Subject: Just saying hello
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 07:17
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Wotcha Philip, Robs, AG, Andyboy and everybody else I haven't met yet. Look forward to making your aquaintance. Tetley ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
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Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 07:35
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Hi Tetley, the gangs all here now. Tetley is one of M3AG's E23/E28 nutters from the defunct 7 series forum. Tell 'em about your very rare 735 Executive mate!
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 08:19
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Any chance you could post those pics you took a couple of weeks back, please Philip. Then I'll post the full spec list. Tetley. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 08:29
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I will attempt to upload them tonight Tetley or for quick access view Tetley's car here: http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/47125 - http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/47125
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 09:16
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Hi tetley!
Welcome aboard. AG |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 09:26
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Thanks AG, it's nice to be back. Just had a long chat about my 'new' e28 528i. Sounds good. Previously enthusiast owned. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: MIKE 318IS
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 13:18
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welcome nice car ------------- |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 13:42
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Thanks Mike.
------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: jamie (e39)528i
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 15:18
Nice car mate, nice too see a old seven in nice condion , im a fan of these old beasts and the e28 very underrated machines. welcome to the forum  ------------- |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 15:44
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Thanks Jamie, I'm just in the process of swapping the e23 for an e28 528i, which was my first choice. Soon as I get it, I'll have a go at posting some pics. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: jamie (e39)528i
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 15:47
keep us posted would be interested to see it when you get it . ------------- |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 16:09
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No problem, Jamie. It'll be a couple of weeks yet. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 01-February-2005 at 17:55
Welcome to the forum Tetley, lovely looking 7, very clean example you have there
------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 02:20
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Thanks Rhys. Does anybody else get the feeling the e23 is growing in stature?
------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: coupe king
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 03:34
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That is REALLY nice, that rear shot is amazing! Welcome to the forum! ------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/coupe_king/IMG_1101-1.jpg - My Car - Click Here 
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Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 03:47
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Thanks Neil I tried to sell this on the 'other' forum for £375 ovno, but absolutely no-one was interested. Now I'm doing a straight swap for an e28 528i. I'm not a full member-yet, but if you lads are anything to go by, I'll be joining real soon, just waiting to see how the swap pans out. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 04:41
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Tetley
Just join anyhow. Put pen to paper, let the club see how you found the e23, then swapped it for the e28, stick it in the mag, would make some good reading, in amongst the newer cars. AG |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 04:50
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AG How can I refuse!! Tetley ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 05:44
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Dave, looking forward to seeing your 5. Is the new 7 owner going to keep in touch with us?
Patrick |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 05:51
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Hello Patrick The new 7 owner will be none other than Insp Gadget. Would you like me to forward you some pics of the 528? ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 10:01
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Welcome tetley smooth, I nearly sold my 528i last year but backed out due to having too much fun! Paul -------------  95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 10:07
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same here Paul. I keep thinking of selling my e28 but its such a great drive, and bags of character. Did you do all the mods yourself? your car looks great.
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 10:17
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Oh yes, over the past year with a lot of help from ebay! These are the latest mods done: javascript window.open'http://Sharpy.smugmug.com/photos/popup.mg?ImageID=13997128&Size=Large','photo13997128','toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,width=800,height=568'; void'';"> javascript window.open'http://Sharpy.smugmug.com/photos/popup.mg?ImageID=13997127&Size=Large','photo13997127','toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,width=800,height=568'; void'';"> Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 10:27
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Hello Paul If I can get mine looking anything like that, I'll be happy. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 10:32
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The M purists will hate that M badge but nuts to them! Does the little Alpine badge signify you have some heavy Alpine ICE? Just lovely Paul - do not sell it! unless to Tetley!! is the interior special? ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 03-February-2005 at 09:58
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I know they will but what the heck! I think the previous owner had heavy alpine ice, but I have a sony head unit, 6x9's and a 12" sub in the boot - Not very heavy, but makes enough noise on tight budget and two kids!! I wont sell her yet, but next mod is 18" M-Parallel alloys in April! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 03-February-2005 at 11:50
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got any interior pics, incl the sub? Where does the sub fit exactly?
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 04-February-2005 at 08:55
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Well, the sub is in a box, sat in the boot at the back, with amp mounted underneath the ridge at the top of the boot. The sub box slid nicely behind it, which I think is more luck than judgement! Will take some interior pics and post them as soon as I can! The interior is standard recaro motorsport cloth interior, very good condition for 18 yr old, possibly been retrimmed by a previous owner, but no rips or tears but door cards could do with retrimming. Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 07-February-2005 at 04:46
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Interior pics now done:- javascript window.open'http://Sharpy.smugmug.com/photos/popup.mg?ImageID=15478824&Size=Large','photo15478824','toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,width=800,height=568'; void'';"> javascript window.open'http://Sharpy.smugmug.com/photos/popup.mg?ImageID=15478825&Size=Large','photo15478825','toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,width=800,height=568'; void'';"> javascript window.open'http://Sharpy.smugmug.com/photos/popup.mg?ImageID=15478826&Size=Large','photo15478826','toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,width=800,height=568'; void'';"> Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 07-February-2005 at 10:00
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Love those sport seats Paul. did they cost a bomb? did you sell the comfort seats? I take it you get some serious bass from the sub. Enough to shatter shop windows when you cruise the high st?
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 07-February-2005 at 10:52
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Phillip is that a glass moonroof i see? you are taunting me . The white 745 now has a moonroof fitted, i've fixed the drivers window mech, the climate panel and the s.i board. Alas i've had no luck with the self levelling yet. Any ideas where i'd get some diagnostic info from? . The pump is working and the level switch underneath appears to be doing its thing but its not lifting , i'm not sure what sort of pressure the system should work at. ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 07-February-2005 at 10:58
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Yes hiab, both of my crappy 735's have moonroofs. be sure to check for rust in the metal frame around the glass insert. rust here is guaranteed. Did you fit the headlining with the sliding trim panel to match the moonroof? How did you fix the Climate panel? they always cause bovver. Have you tried the USA Bimmerboard E23 board. there are some 745 owners there. http://http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/e23/ - http://http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/e23/ Please let me know if you are breaking any of your 735's. always needing bits.
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 04:41
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The sports seats came with the car as did the moonroof - with rust as well! Is this a common thing with moonroofs? There is enough bass for now, but am looking for a bigger one at the moment! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 04:49
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£350!!! bargain! why was it so cheeeeeeeep? all the moonroofs I have come across have rust. Will you remove your roof panel to fix the rust? I don't see how you could fix the rust with the roof in situ.
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 04:59
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Rust is a common thing with e28s and e23s ! . Praise the lord i've sold all my e28s (i'm breaking an m535 and repairing a customers B9, but they don't count) . Alas i have 4 e23s !, pan to fire springs to mind ! ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 05:05
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The previous owner had let it get into a bit of a state (colour coded shadowline bumpers attached to car with filler and looked hideous), speedo and temp guage not working (which I found out to my cost - £100 for second hand 2.8 lump which took me 3 months to find) but not too worried about the moonroof at the minute - rust not too bad at the moment. Also needed some welding under front n/s floorpan and above the rear axle. All done and looking a lot better Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 05:09
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If you want a spare 2.8i engine Patrick is giving away his C regd 728i auto. must be trailered as we had a wrecking party on Sat & stripped it. ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 05:18
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I blew the head gasket big time on the other lump which is still in my garage. Have been tempted to strip it down and have the head checked out but will probably do so at a later stage. Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 09:56
| Hiabboy, detail the 4 e23's you have got (if only to wind Andyboy up!) |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 10:57
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I think Hiab has 2 745's and 2 735's. The 735's are a Sapphire Blue EX and a bronze-beige SE or EX. they are for sale or for parting out. Hiab has a major car hoard incl an M5 Touring, a little dickie bird told me. Hiab's fave car of all time is an E12 518 automatic. 0 to 60 in 4 minutes (more if going uphill or carrying fat passengers)
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 13:01
Hi guys, I've just bought myself an E28, first BeeEm so I'm really
chuffed. Thought at first glance it was a 520 or something as there are
no badges on it.... but it turns out from the logbook and insurance people that its a 525e Lux Auto 2693cc, so I'm quite excited about it. The head gasket has blown and a specialist has quoted me 300 quid to fix, but all in the car cost 150 quid and everywhere else she is immaculate. Only other problem is the 205/60 HR390 TRX wheels which require four new tyres at 180 quid a corner. I think not. Seen some cross spoke alloys off an E34 520i, are these a straight swap for the E28 ones? Let me know what you think of her. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk 
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Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 16:30
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The writing here seems very familiar........ ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 19:38
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You mean familiar as in I'm repeating myself, or familiar as in many
owners before have suffered the same wallet-lightening experience? The
engine guy says he has done a few of these and its likely to need a
new/secondhand head as the original has likely warped. Yikes. Most of
the places I went around simply refused to even touch it, most notably
one German car specialist who had a workshop full of Porsche 928's yet
he wouldn't touch a 5 series.
------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 00:24
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Which car show were you at when you took the photo? Wouldn't mind attending that one myself. Am I likely to meet a man with a crane and a 'stack' of e23s' ? ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 01:23
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Hi Doive!
I think the e34 alloys will fit, and will improve the look of the car no end, plus be cheaper on tyres! AG |
Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 03:29
| Dave, soon as I saw the pic I knew it was a 525e. I had had a brand new one in the same colour (E648 TKM - sad or what!) - best BM I have ever driven - 35MPG too. Unless there is definate sh, make sure the first thing you do is replace the cam belt and tensioner - use genuine parts only. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 04:22
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AG is spot on. My E28 is on 15" E34 cross spokes, they fit perfectly. most folks go for 225/60 tyres which are widely available. I recently bought 5 new tyres in a slightly unusual size 215/65 for 15 notes each, so not too dear at all. What colour is your E28? look at the paint sticker under the bonnet by the suspension turret. I love the green tinted glass. Does it have A/C? Green Tints normally go with A/C.
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 04:43
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I love that photo doive , it definately looks like an e28s natural enviroment !. The 525e was a pleasant enough tram in its day but your car sounds like a pointless exercise. The head gasket will more than likely be a cracked head, unique to the eta engine and hard to find, a set of e34 X spokes (which are a direct replacemeny) will cost you £150. Being a 18 year old e28 it is bound to need some suspension and brake work , whats the chances of the s.i board working ?= more money. I can't imagine it has 12 months mot either = more money. Your best bet if you can do the work yourself , is to take the head off,if the gasket is gone your luck is in ,if no obvious signs it WILL be cracked under the cam ,then its frag time . All is not lost ,as you may know the engine is 2.7 L and in big demand by e30 heroes to put in their 325s etc. The block is worth £150 and i'm sure you could sell some other parts to some of the e28 deviants on this forum. When you can buy a clean t+t 525e for £500 ish its not worth the time money and aggro rebuilding one. Best of luck !. ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 04:57
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Hiab, I broke up a 525e a while back and offered the shell with engine for free on ebay. no takers. Do E30 heros really pay £150 for a block? the one I broke had a blown H/G, surprise surprise. It was E regd 525e Lux. It had E34 x-spokes with new tyres, which are now residing on my E28 528i. Sets of E34 x-spokes with tyres go for 80 to 100 ish on Fleabay. I cannot believe I am agreeing with Hiab, I must be going mad. There are plenty of 525e's always on Fleabay at prices from £100, so no need to repair a broken one, unless you enjoy spanner work. Let us know what you decide to do.
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 06:35
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If you like the car and you think it's worth doing, then you do it Doive. Doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks. If we didn't do up these cars, there would be none left would there. Carry on and fix it up mate. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 08:52
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I collected the history folder from the glovebox yesterday. It still
has the original owners manual, a well stamped service book, but the
best thing of all was a wad of receipts for the last fifteen years. The
owner before last had the car from almost new until a year ago, during
which time he covered 25,000 miles - in fifteen years! Year upon year
he spent hundreds of pounds every time she was up for the MoT, but the
nicest receipt I found was for a year ago when the full exhaust was
replaced, but crucially the rear subframe bushes were replaced, along
with various other suspension bushes. It looks as if she has never
wanted for anything. There is an E34 at the yard with cross spoke 15 inch wheels on, I'm hoping the guy will sell them cheap or I have been offered a set from the bloke who is doing the head work. I'm afraid I have the rose-tinted specs on, I think she is lovely. Been round her and can't find any rust anywhere, other than the head gasket I can't find anything wrong. She had all suspension replaced about five years ago, and the brakes look in good nick as well. Don't want to break her! I've spent about 1200 quid on a 500 pound Chevette in the last year and a half, so its very likely I will pour some cash into this and see what happens. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 09:00
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Amazing history Doive, that car's been loved in its life. Shame the head gaskets seem to blow on these models. ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 09:02
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You go for it, be good to see some more nice 525e's around, instead of the more popular 528's (no offence meant Phil) that are around at the moment.
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Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 09:10
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none taken. Motronic E28's are highly regarded. 535i and 525e are the motronic ones. 528's are also great cars but use as much juice as a 3.5. Like AG says, its your car and your money, so if you fancy repairing it, go for it. ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 09:23
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I'm very much into fixing up and keeping on the road, rather than
turning over for quick profit. My mate who has a new 3-series has
already told me I should have the chevette scrapped, but I refuse. Ok,
she is a little rough round the edges but then she is 22 years old and
they were never meant to last this long! The garage man is willing to
drop in a spare 325i engine he has from an E30, but to be honest if the
difference was only a hundred pounds or so I'd rather hold on to the
2.7 if I could. I thought the history was a bit special as well, the
gentleman sounds like an older man, I hope he is still around so I can
get in touch with him.
------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: robs e23
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 15:15
| both, exellent cars,do the head on the bmw and it will last you years.i say go for it.. |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 15:51
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Just been on the phone to the previous owner. He says he took it to an
MG Rover garage as one of the mechanics there was a BeeEm nut, he gave
it a good going over but said to get rid of it. Problems as follows: 1) Head gasket clearly blown 2) Needs all new brakes (will do myself) 3) Oil leak from front of head (gasket?) 4) Slight petrol leak from fuel pipe at tank 5) Strange vibration above 50mph He said he was on a dual carriageway doing about 70, when there was an almighty bang and a cloud of smoke out the back. Took it to the garage and they said the gasket had gone. Does this sound like a gasket to anyone, or is it possible the head itself may have cracked? I guess I'll find out tomorrow..... Not worried about the brakes, 100 quid from a specialist for a set and I'll do them myself. The leak from the head will be sorted with the head off. What could the vibration be though? ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 12-February-2005 at 04:21
| Dave, does the engine run? if no, cambelt could have failed. You might be in to big costs if the valves have lunched themselves. |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 12-February-2005 at 11:38
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The engine runs sweet once it gets over the initial smokiness and
roughness. When warmed a little she seems to idle, but there is
mayonnaise on the oil filler cap which says to me oil and water are
mixing somewhere. Just got her back to the flat this afternoon, had the
wheels off and the brakes look absolutely fine, stopped very well too
on the half mile drive I had - the handbrake held the car very nicely
on the 40 degree slope on the low loader when going on. The auto box
changes sweetly and very quietly as well, I'm secretly reckoning I've
got a good one. I hope. Gave her a good wash as well, bodywise she really is a credit to her first keeper. Barely any rust at all on her, just the fronts of the rear arches showing any signs of it. The rest of the car is lovely. I'll post a few pictures later on of her in washed state. So everything I can see on the car appears perfect, apart from the engine starting. Even found receipts for rounds of golf, and a few golf tees in the boot! I'm guessing the first owner was a golfer then. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 12-February-2005 at 12:24
Have posted some nice clean shiny pics of her
http://www.geocities.com/doiveskadett/bmwashed.html - Here .
She really does polish up quite nicely. The colour as someone asked
earlier is Zinnibar Gold Metallic, will look good after a few coats of
wax. The glass is green tinted and is etched with the registration
number so i think it must be original, but the car has no air
conditioning. All gauges and switches appear to work. Sorry to go on
and on guys, but I'm just a little excited about this car! Never even
sat in anything like this before, let alone owned one. The fastest car
I've ever driven is a 1.8 Cavalier, so I'm sure you can appreciate the
felling I have about a 2.7 six cylinder beautiful piece of German
engineering.
------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 12-February-2005 at 12:31
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It looks to be in very nice exterior condition from those pictures. Good to see someone so happy with a purchase too!
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Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 12-February-2005 at 15:44
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Bodywork looks really sound Doive, when you gonna get the head fixed? Will you do the job yourself? ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 12-February-2005 at 17:20
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I don't have the equipment necessary to do it myself i.e. no workshop,
but was having a good snoop round the head this afternoon and
everything looks fairly straight forward. Been told that once you put a
spanner to them, they more or less come apart in your hands, such is
the quality of engineering. No seized bolts or rounded heads (so I'm
told!). There is a specialist literally across the road from my flat
who builds up track day E30's for fun, and when I told him I was
thinking of getting a 525e he almost wet himself. Problem is that if
the head itself is cracked, the whole thing may be a boat anchor as I
understand these heads are like hens teeth. Anyway, I'm taking her across for a once over on monday. When I had her jump started, I noticed that there was a puff of smoke came out of the engine in the area where the manifold joins the head - is this likely to be manifold gasket, or something related to the head gaket? Doesn't really matter anyway, it will all be coming off to fix the blown head gasket. Once that's done, I'm a very gentle driver (I drive a chevette after all) and the lazy torque of the 2.7 should be happy for another 77k miles. Think of me on monday afternoon and pray! ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 12-February-2005 at 18:25
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Nice pic's, scrubs up well doesn't it ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 01:54
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Doive, you've done well for yourself there geezer. Hope I can find one that looks as nice. ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 04:55
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Doive, as the engine runs, then she is worth saving. eta's are fantastic cars. The profile of a buyer was usually, private, either retired or a professional so likely to be better treated than a 520 or 535 say.
There are specialist breakers around if you need a head. Put up a fresh post when you know whats what. |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 06:03
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You don't NEED to fit another 525e head. I took one
off a car I scrapped for the 2.7 short engine and sold the head on ebay for 20 quid. The best head to fit would be a standard 320i/520i unit complete with the 2 litre cam, the numbers on the side for which ends in '731' (yours is 200). The head and cam goes straight on and will give you an extra 25 bhp and make it into quite a decent old bus. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 09:32
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andyboy, will the 320/520 head wreck the famous eta fuel economy? ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 11:26
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Unfortunately I'm a bit of a stickler for originality, so if possible
I'd like to keep her standard. Of course as a last resort I'd put a
520i head on (nothing to do with that 25hp extra), but will the valve
duration not be completely different so changing the power delivery?
Been told the 2.7 is a lovely lazy torquey old beast, with decent fuel
economy when you are taking it easy. This is all speculation at the
moment, as we haven't had the head off her yet. I found myself last night at 2am sitting in the freezing cold inside the car, staring around in mild to medium disbelief at what I'd bought. It's addictive. Went out this afternoon, opened the bonnet and stood staring for about ten minutes. It's very sad. Thanks for the encouragement guys, although as you can probably tell from my posts I had no intention of ever letting her go back to the scrapyard! Boing!------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: robs e23
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 11:37
| thats going to be a nice e28,when the heads done. spring is coming so the good weather will be on your side soon. are you going to post some more pics soon, rob. |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 11:43
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Please don't tempt me to take more pics, I only have 15Mb web space!! I
would completely fill it with pictures of the car if I had the chance.
I'll get some more pics of the car some day when the sun comes out, or
else when I get a chance to polish her all up. I'll take a picture of
my flatmates face when he comes back this evening to see the big beast
parked in our space. I like photography, so over the spring/summer I'll
try and get pics of her in scenic locations across Scotland. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 12:01
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One thing I forgot to ask. I noticed an E30 325i for sale online, and
it has the rev counter red lined at 4500rpm the same as the 525e. I
thought this limit only applied to the 2.7 long stroke engine, so were
some of the E30's fitted with this engine? I'm just thinking in terms
of worst case scenario, sources of replacement eta heads.
------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 12:11
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Excuse my ignorance, but is the head being talked about the M20 engine ? I know the later E28's and early E34's like mine shared the M20 engine. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 12:21
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Its a confusing one, but from what I understand the smaller E28 sixes
including the 525e had the M20 'little six' engine, whilst the bigger
engined ones from the 525i (I think) upwards had the M30 'big six'
engine. One of the main differences between them is that the M20 had
belt driven cams, while the M30 had chain driven cams. I have a belt
driven cam in mine, so its definitely the M20. I suppose in theory the
head from a 520 should fit the 525e, but there must be subtle
differences - is the bore in the 525e not smaller than the 520i? I know
the stroke is quite a bit longer. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 14-February-2005 at 03:43
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The 525e is definately the 'small 6' M20 cam belt engine.
There was a 325e (saw one in Australia) but not for the UK market. So, if the car you saw advertised was in the UK, it could be an import, or someone has fitted the wrong instrumentation. The 520i and 525e have identical bhp's, but the 520 with an auto box was a bit of a 'slug' - the 'eta' was just so powerful by comparison which shows bhp is not the be all and end all. |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 14-February-2005 at 06:38
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No I agree, torque is essential to a fast car. The 525e spec makes interesting reading - 125bhp but a massive 177lb/ft of torque. This is reflected in the performance figures with 0-60 being a relatively long 12 seconds, but I'd love to see the in gear and kickdown acceleration times! As comparison the 524td had similar torque, now that is impressive for a petrol engine. To be fair the 325 I saw was left hand drive but it was british registered, was just wondering what the link may have been with the 'eta' engine. Keeping my hopes up for a positive verdict this evening from my man in the know. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 14-February-2005 at 06:49
| are there any 524t's still around? I saw one on eBay last year, looked sound, but was told parts are almost impossible to find over here! |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 14-February-2005 at 07:26
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I've never seen one - in fact until last week I had no idea that such a car ever existed. Be interesting to have a drive in one, I'd love an older diesel. Almost bought an SD1 2400 TD off eBay a few weeks ago. 90bhp moving a big lump like that, and turbo lag you could use as an egg timer. Glad I didn't though, or else I would never have come across the 525! ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 21-February-2005 at 15:01
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Quick very happy update on the 525e - Doive one happy chicken. Turns
out the oil pressure switch is faulty, causing the oil light on the
dash to flicker on. The last owner just kept on chucking oil into it,
of course it had nothing to do with oil pressure! My specialist drained
SEVEN LITRES of oil out of the car - the sump holds three and a half.
He said the oil was everywhere, blocked the breathers and the idle
control valve, and completely coated the spark plugs so causing the
severe misfire. After all his work draining the oil, cleaning the plugs
and sorting out the idle valve she runs as sweet as a nut, and pulls
like a train. Big brutal old school power, not much off the line but
absolutely loads when you put your foot down. And the noise is
fantastic. Best of all, he valued the car at two and a half grand. Not
bad for 150 quid.
------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 21-February-2005 at 21:52
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Bloody good news, mate. Aint it great when that happens!! ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 04:38
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You are one lucky chappie!! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
I wish I was that lucky when I first bought minePosted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:01
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Doive i suggest you go and check your oil level straight away , an m20 takes 5 litres. Does this mean its all running ok and the head is alright! ,if so your a lucky man. Don't get carried away and start throwing money at it . Most e28s have to be viewed as disposable transport, once something expensive (i.e £200 +) goes wrong bin it and find another. A nice (are there any left?) 525e is a very pleasant car but alas is nigh on worthless. As for your 'specialist' friend he obviously doesn't sell cars for a living !, its been a while since any e28 (M5 or Alpina excepted) sold for £2500. ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:10
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Hiabboy, you haven't got any worthless e28s' for sale, have you? ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:14
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Tetley i've only got a scrapper m535 , i've got some lovely e23 735i executives though ! ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: Tetleysmooth
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:37
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I'm tempted to enquire about the m535, but if you say it's a scrapper it's gotta be bad!! I just want an e28 to smoke around in. I'm trying to move away from the e23, lovely old cars, but I can't stand the abuse!! ------------- If you've got it, a lorry brought it. |
Posted By: robs e23
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 06:14
| tetleysmooth what happend to the one you were getting from the the plod.. |
Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 22-February-2005 at 09:03
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I think there was a 524d too (non turbo). Also available as 324d and td. These models never produced in rh drive.
Parts should be no problem whatsoever. You see loads of these car in mainland Europe. I think BMWGB keep the oil filters for the few that are in the UK. Other mainstream specific parts would be 48/72 hours from back order. I knew a guy with a 524td (e28) auto who said the economy and performence were fantastic. |