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by wkohler
Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E28 flywheel interchange?
Replies: 22
Views: 14706

Haha. I didn't even read the first two lines of the post. Only 5-speed trans that works in the 528i with the stock speedo is the Getrag 265.
by wkohler
Thu Sep 01, 2016 1:41 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E28 flywheel interchange?
Replies: 22
Views: 14706

No damage. The E34 had a lighter balancer than the E12 and everything is independently balanced anyway.
by wkohler
Sun Jul 31, 2016 2:44 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Emergency help with an 81 auto.
Replies: 6
Views: 3258

How long were the wheel bolts you installed?
by wkohler
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:43 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: terrible smell in cabin when driving on the highway?
Replies: 13
Views: 5958

How often do you have to add oil?
by wkohler
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:01 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: What wires pass through a grommet in the pedal bracket?
Replies: 2
Views: 2147

What wires pass through a grommet in the pedal bracket?

When I pulled the wiring and the pedal bracket from the M535i, I remembered there being two wires that passed through a grommet in the pedal bracket next to the hole for the steering column. I cannot seem to find the grommet or the wires on the harnesses. I can see that it does the same thing on one...
by wkohler
Thu Feb 04, 2016 1:58 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Cut wires from passenger compartment ..no idea what is was
Replies: 10
Views: 5334

The wiring that comes through under the rear seat is for the brake pad sensor on the right rear wheel. Fuel pump wiring passes through the rear bulkhead and through a plug in the floor of the trunk. Fuel sending unit wiring is part of the main car harness and breaks off below the right tail lamp, ru...
by wkohler
Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:01 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: subtle ignorances.
Replies: 15
Views: 7784

I actually like that sound.
by wkohler
Fri Sep 11, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: white smoke above 5000rpm - mixture or timing or something?
Replies: 15
Views: 8395

Mine was in quite poor shape. I feel sorry for the people that took it as a core.
by wkohler
Sun Sep 06, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: M535i oil cooler questions
Replies: 7
Views: 4682

The E24 cooler lines are different than the E12 ones. I have an E24 that still has this setup in tact and will trace the lines to see which ends up where. My M535i setup is still out of the car and I can show the difference in the lines too if that helps and also a photo of the bracket on the left f...
by wkohler
Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:00 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: "lower apron" aka "front valance"
Replies: 11
Views: 6106

Well, the shape is somewhat similar, but they're not really the same. The E28 valance is more angular while the E12 valance has that more subtle, delicate (?) look to it. Still, it will bolt right on. Here's a shot of an E28 valance and euro bumper on an E12. http://bmwzone.ro/forums/index.php?act=a...
by wkohler
Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:55 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: brake caliper differences 76-77
Replies: 4
Views: 2868

'75-'76 had solid front rotors and studs, so they're quite different. 9/76 would be the start of the '77 model year. When you have a car that is on the cusp like yours, I'd just look at '78 530i stuff, but really, they're all the same.
by wkohler
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:15 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Wiring for Turn Signals
Replies: 17
Views: 9658

I have tried to fix at least 40 switches and I have 41 that don't work.
by wkohler
Mon Aug 10, 2015 12:13 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Heater, A/C blower ring inoperative
Replies: 5
Views: 3387

There's an FAQ on this. The grease has turned to more of a glue-like substance and you really need to disassemble it and clean it up and re-lube it.
by wkohler
Mon Aug 10, 2015 12:11 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Wiring for Turn Signals
Replies: 17
Views: 9658

Your turn signal issue is likely with the hazard switch. Yay! There is an FAQ on repair but as of yet, I've been 100% unsuccessful with rebuilding these and I've been trying for about 15 years starting with E21s. They never end up sitting perfectly centered so there's always something making contact...
by wkohler
Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Euro bumper rubber clip question
Replies: 12
Views: 6352

There isn't really a market for them. Someone made a fiberglass mold of the rear spoiler.