Hello all,
I will be selling the 82 528e and wanted to advertise here.
It is black on tan with some terrible looking 17's. (Thats the way I picked it up) and full tint. The car is in good shape for its age. The interior has no rips, but minor stains on the floor. No holes/tears/sagging of the headliner. The exterior has some minor rust spots by the side door mirrors. Paint is still shiny, but bumper chrome has water spots. It is 5-speed, which shifts smooth through all the gears and the suspension is good and stiff. All electronics work and is full power. The sunroof even works and zero leaks anywhere. The odometer is the only thing that has stopped. The orrignal owner had the car for about ten years and he said the odometer stopped about five years ago with 63K on the clock. The AC is R134 and blows cold! I would like to get 1.2K, but thats stretching a bit I know. Let me know what you think and I look forward to seeing everyone again at the next meet!

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I like those AZEV rims!

I think they are the type A wheels. Don't know much about Azev except they are light alloy and are German.
Just don't think they flow right with the car.

hmm...i like.

I like it too.

Anyone know the cost to repair the speedo and odometer?

Cal I am interested as I am looking for a beater once my daughter takes my 330.

Take out the cluster yourself and order gears from OdometerGears.com. They are $15 each and pretty easy to install.

we can do them the same time as your neons...

I think we have to organize a groupbuy eventually.

hey gary.... its Sterling selling the car, not me.. I wish.. I wouldn't mind another beater though :)

Sterling and I have come to an agreement now to have a DIY on the odometer gear change out.

I do believe that the Neons will look great on this car.

My daughter might be taking my 330 this weekend. :eek: NOTICE THE WORD TAKE not buy. :eyecrazy

Take out the cluster yourself and order gears from OdometerGears.com. They are $15 each and pretty easy to install.

Gary, I have a brand new set of gears. I also have alot of MOD parts for that car !!!

Kar15,

PM me with the price you want for the odometer gear along with the other parts and prices. I need to remember that this is to be a dd and beater. :D

The perfect MOD car.

GEE thanks Ed, you really are a big help... CORRUPTION AND EVIL are your middle names. :eek:

I can see it now...a nice set of coilovers and a turbo kit and that car would be the ultimate sleeper...

Dooooooooooooooo Ettttttttttttttttttt

Wow Nick you must be ED's BRADDA, two peas in a pod. Ed Evil and Nick Corrupt. :lol:lol:lol

Kar15,

PM me with the price you want for the odometer gear along with the other parts and prices. I need to remember that this is to be a dd and beater. :D

You do know that he has a 3.3 w/ tranny sitting at his house, don't you?

Damn so much for having really good friends. I haven't even told my wife about buying the 528 I was looking at getting a car cover and parking it down the road and using it when she wasn't home. :D

You know tell her I need exercise and that I will be walking to Walmart and then jump in the car and go cruising. :rolleyes

Damn so much for having really good friends. I haven't even told my wife about buying the 528

no plastic shrouds hiding the motor, manual valves and rubber band timing belts....A real motor

Looks that way and looks like I will be at your house a whole lot :D Me and Rob are Bruddas.

Gary, have you not learned by now, you can't fool Jane?

Actually Gary, I just looked and we have an M30 sitting here...it would be the perfect swap, just send the car over here on the Super Ferry and we will send it back to you after we get it in tip top shape for you. My boss used to have an M30 powered E30 so it is no sweat for us. :D

no plastic shrouds hiding the motor, manual valves and rubber band timing belts....A real motorI have an extra M20 if anyone wants it FOR FREE.

Might have to do a DIY.:alright

My daughter might be taking my 330 this weekend. :eek: NOTICE THE WORD TAKE not buy. :eyecrazy

So this means you can take her 3000GT, sell it, and use the money for a dd or for more MODS?! :evil2

damn, you guys talkin about owning multiple cars while i don't even have one! lol good luck with the beater gary! are u really getting it?

damn, you guys talkin about owning multiple cars while i don't even have one! lol good luck with the beater gary! are u really getting it?

Actually I don't own any cars right now...the one in the garage is in car limbo (I have received down payment from its new owner but waiting on the rest of the money) so I cannot drive it.

Jimmy,

My daughter is flaky to say the least, so sit tight. She will be driving the car this weekend. So who knows:confused

And on the 528E I have the cash and waiting on Sterling.

Jimmy,

My daughter is flaky to say the least, so sit tight. She will be driving the car this weekend. So who knows:confused

And on the 528E I have the cash and waiting on Sterling.Tell Jane the car was $5k and comes with a lot of parts!

And on the 528E I have the cash and waiting on Sterling.

I just ordered a chip for my 528E, should get it within a week. Can't wait to see the 22-24hp~ improvement! Next item on the list is the oil leak, or the glove box, or the suspension, or paint, etc. . .

Bryan,

That was the best one yet + 1

Per Sterling the car has a new computer, possibly a new trans. He wants to change out the fuel pump so I get the car in top notch working order.

Take out the cluster yourself and order gears from OdometerGears.com. They are $15 each and pretty easy to install.
Yep, this is where I ordered my odo gears from. Costed me $90, but I changed all my gears. I think the most difficult part is taking the cluster out, but then again my 318 may be a little different.
The gears are good quality and the guy does good customer service too!

I am going to need a repair manual for the E28.

I am going to need a repair manual for the E28.
I take it that's so you know how to install all those mods you'll be getting!
That would make a nice autox car and you won't have to worry if it gets scratched while on the Super Ferry going to the races in Maui!

On the bright side, sleeping in the E28 will be much more comfortable than the dog house! :D

Yep, this is where I ordered my odo gears from. Costed me $90, but I changed all my gears. I think the most difficult part is taking the cluster out, but then again my 318 may be a little different.
The gears are good quality and the guy does good customer service too!
Commercial price is $15 each.

Commercial price is $15 each.
Yeah, but I don't do commercials! :cool

Yeah, but I don't do commercials! :coolyes you do!

Woody is a celebrity his picture comes out in the Careerbuilder Servco Ad. can I have your autograph;)

I will be getting the odometer gears from KAR15 :) Who is a E28 parts store :D.

Woody is a celebrity his picture comes out in the Careerbuilder Servco Ad. can I have your autograph;)

I will be getting the odometer gears from KAR15 :) Who is a E28 parts store :D.
You know, I didn't think they would keep those pics this long....sheeesh!
I thought it was for just one ad and that's it!

You know, I didn't think they would keep those pics this long....sheeesh!
I thought it was for just one ad and that's it!

That's what we tell our employees too whenever we need photos/footage.

And when they ask if it'll appear on TV, we say that "we don't have that in the budget this quarter". we just take our time editing and run it in the next quarter. :D

Jimmy,

My daughter is flaky to say the least, so sit tight. She will be driving the car this weekend. So who knows:confused

And on the 528E I have the cash and waiting on Sterling.


oohh haha yeah im so set on getting it! been researching a lot and stuff

I just noticed in the pictures that Sterling put up that the front bumper is missing the driver side black molding. Do you think they still have the moldings or is it something I will have to live with.

I have a friend with a few E28s. I'm sure he has those parts somewhere. Or go to A&A as the have a few E28 junkers at their shop.

That is good news...thanks B

I just noticed in the pictures that Sterling put up that the front bumper is missing the driver side black molding. Do you think they still have the moldings or is it something I will have to live with.

Gary there are lots of resources for E28's out there in internet land, you should have no problem finding parts for your car whether it be here or from the mainland. Also ebay Germany has lots of parts too!

Thanks Paul, as you can see I am pretty much going into the E28 blind, but Sterling gave me a good price that I couldn't pass on and the car is in very good condition being an 82. Wow that is going to be older then some of the guys on the forum, including me. :D

Ok everyone, I am having a fuel problem with the e28. I want to get this fixed before I sell to Gary, as I don't want to sell in this condition.
This is the problem, the day after I posted for sale, the car would not start. The car turns, but no start. Two possible problems are no spark or no fuel, so I first check the fuel side. Well, the pump is working strong, as I can hear it when I try to start. Don't think it is the fuel filter, since those don't clog too easy. I disconnected the fuel line, just before the fuel rail near the therostat and tried to start it. No fuel came out the line and the tube looks kinda dry. Fuse is good, but don't know about the relay. Any Ideas?????

Ok everyone, I am having a fuel problem with the e28. I want to get this fixed before I sell to Gary, as I don't want to sell in this condition.
This is the problem, the day after I posted for sale, the car would not start. The car turns, but no start. Two possible problems are no spark or no fuel, so I first check the fuel side. Well, the pump is working strong, as I can hear it when I try to start. Don't think it is the fuel filter, since those don't clog too easy. I disconnected the fuel line, just before the fuel rail near the therostat and tried to start it. No fuel came out the line and the tube looks kinda dry. Fuse is good, but don't know about the relay. Any Ideas?????

Did you just change out a fuel filter?

Let me check my trusty Bently manual and I'll post up some troubleshooting steps. brb

OhOh :confused:help

Ok everyone, I am having a fuel problem with the e28. I want to get this fixed before I sell to Gary, as I don't want to sell in this condition.
This is the problem, the day after I posted for sale, the car would not start. The car turns, but no start. Two possible problems are no spark or no fuel, so I first check the fuel side. Well, the pump is working strong, as I can hear it when I try to start. Don't think it is the fuel filter, since those don't clog too easy. I disconnected the fuel line, just before the fuel rail near the therostat and tried to start it. No fuel came out the line and the tube looks kinda dry. Fuse is good, but don't know about the relay. Any Ideas?????

Testing main relay

The Motronic control unit, the fuel injectors, and the fuel pump relay all receive battery voltage via the main relay. On some models the idle air stabilizer valve and the evaporative emission purge valve are also powered by the main relay. If the relay fails, the car will not start. Below is a quick test to help determine if the relay is faulty.

On all models except those with Motronic 1.1, disconnect a harness connector from one of the fuel injectors. (Your car should not have Motronic 1.1). Check for voltage between the red/-white wire of the connector and ground with the ignition on. If battery voltage is present, the relay is probably working.

If voltage is not present, check the voltage supply and wiring to the relay connector first before eliminating the main relay as a source of trouble. Remove the main relay from the relay panel. Check for voltage between terminal 30 and ground. If battery voltage is not present, check the large red wire between the relay socket and the battery. Turn the ignition key on and check for voltage between terminal 86 and ground. If battery voltage is present and no faults are found in the wires or the connectors, the relay is faulty and should be replaced.

The main relay should be in position 1 on your car, fuel relay should be position 3 just to the right of the main wiring harness on the engine side of the fuse box. Standing on the driver side of the engine, look for the relay on the top left corner above the fuse box. There may be three on top and three below the fuse box.

OhOh :confused:help

No worries Gary, I will get this fixed.

Testing main relay

The Motronic control unit, the fuel injectors, and the fuel pump relay all receive battery voltage via the main relay. On some models the idle air stabilizer valve and the evaporative emission purge valve are also powered by the main relay. If the relay fails, the car will not start. Below is a quick test to help determine if the relay is faulty.

On all models except those with Motronic 1.1, disconnect a harness connector from one of the fuel injectors. (Your car should not have Motronic 1.1). Check for voltage between the red/-white wire of the connector and ground with the ignition on. If battery voltage is present, the relay is probably working.

If voltage is not present, check the voltage supply and wiring to the relay connector first before eliminating the main relay as a source of trouble. Remove the main relay from the relay panel. Check for voltage between terminal 30 and ground. If battery voltage is not present, check the large red wire between the relay socket and the battery. Turn the ignition key on and check for voltage between terminal 86 and ground. If battery voltage is present and no faults are found in the wires or the connectors, the relay is faulty and should be replaced.

The main relay should be in position 1 on your car, fuel relay should be position 3 just to the right of the main wiring harness on the engine side of the fuse box. Standing on the driver side of the engine, look for the relay on the top left corner above the fuse box. There may be three on top and three below the fuse box.

I appreciate the info and I will give a try tomorrow after work. I have not changed out the fuel filter yet. Would the fuel pump still work with the Main relay out? I can hear it kick on each time I attempt to start the car and when I turn it off.

Sterling - give the DME a good slap and it may start. I'm serious about this. the DME is above the glovebox.

Check the CPS, if it's bad the fuel pump won't pump and no spark.

I have a big bag of relays, a 535 DME and a CPS if you wanna try

Calculatus-Eliminatous

Sterling - give the DME a good slap and it may start. I'm serious about this. the DME is above the glovebox.

Will give it a try. Thnx!

good luck sterling, I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out... any word on the pulleys by chance... they are MIA... I'm sure your wife will be happy when I get back, and get all my goodies out of your house :)

good luck sterling, I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out... any word on the pulleys by chance... they are MIA... I'm sure your wife will be happy when I get back, and get all my goodies out of your house :)

Checked all the boxes and no pulleys.......

Sterling - give the DME a good slap and it may start. I'm serious about this. the DME is above the glovebox.

Tried the DME slap, but no love.
Just my luck not to be that easy..........
Thnx again though!

Check the CPS, if it's bad the fuel pump won't pump and no spark.

I have a big bag of relays, a 535 DME and a CPS if you wanna try

Calculatus-Eliminatous

I can hear the pump activating, but not sure if actually pumping. Would a 535 CPS work on a 528e?

Could be that the fuel pump is clogged and or blocked.

I can hear the pump activating, but not sure if actually pumping. Would a 535 CPS work on a 528e?

Oops, why was I thinking this was a 535 e28?

I had to replace the pump in the Touring last week, this was my Calculatous-Eliminatous method.

CPS on the M20 motor should test out @ 500-550 Ohms. If it passes

Then check to see if you are getting 12 v at the pump if you have 12v = bad pump. no 12v = bad relay or wiring.

a plugged fuel filter usually lets the car start, but running and acceleration is where the car starts to fail.

Pump is activating but not pumping if the fuel line is dry. Sterling how long was the car sitting and not being driven or started?

Pump is activating but not pumping if the fuel line is dry. Sterling how long was the car sitting and not being driven or started?

Gary,
Two days prior it started, but with a little hesitation and during driving, wanted to die out. Day before that, no problems, as I was using this as my daily driver on Hickam to and from work and other places. Didn't take off base too much since I have not registered it on Hickam yet. Don't like the look of thew DOD decals on the windshield.
I am goint to try the relays first (main and fuel), then if doesn't work, change out the filter and pump at same time.

Update,
Havn't got around to testing the power to the pump yet, but have been checking the relays. I am just going t6o go ahead and change out all the car relays while I am at it. As I was pulling them out, all but one still looked like the orrigianl BMW relays! All were crusted over but could still make out the BMW stamp on them. I thought BMW used BOSCH for the relays? Anyways, I will be getting the relays tomorrow to replace. Also, visualy checked the pump and filter. The filter looks new and still white outside, but the pump looks pretty old and rusty. Hopefully it is the main pump and not the pre suction pump in the tank!!!

I have a brand new in tank pump, but I'll be on vacation for a few weeks. LMK if you are still need it when I get back. I hope you find the problem. You might want to check that you have NO vacuum leaks from any of the bellows or hoses too. Good luck.

I have a brand new in tank pump, but I'll be on vacation for a few weeks. LMK if you are still need it when I get back. I hope you find the problem. You might want to check that you have NO vacuum leaks from any of the bellows or hoses too. Good luck.

Hopefully I will have it fixed by then, but if not, I will definately shoot you a PM! Thnx for the offer!!

thanks for the heads up on the pulleys sterling, almost there, less than a month away now

thanks for the heads up on the pulleys sterling, almost there, less than a month away now
It got shipped to Sterling's house?

no... pulleys were sent to your place according to UUC...

I had a lot of packages sent to sterlings, smaller stuff, and just wanted to double check to make sure nothing showed up there by accident as both of your addresses are in my account on UUC

just checking all basis before I call UUC to try and figure out what we can do to correct the problem