BMW E28 Links
This page is dedicated to the E28 chassis 5-series BMW's (1978-1987). If you have suggestions for links that should be included, please email them to me.
 
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General Information
    1969-1998 Roundel issues on CD
    5-series E28 background
    All About Motor Oil
    Automotive Calculators
    Bimmer vs. Beamer explained
    BMW body codes, VIN's and engine codes explained
    BMW CPO Retailer Operations Manual   (multi-page TIF)
    BMW CPO Vehicle Inspection Checklist
    BMW Inspection II service
    BMW Inspections I and II details
    BMW part numbers explained
    BMW production numbers by model
    BMW service codes lookup tool
    BMW tightening torque values (PDF)
    BMW Touch-up paint part numbers
    CarBuyingTips: Avoiding eBay Fraud and Scams
    Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) brochure from BMW
    Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) warranty information
    EPA fact sheet on catalytic converter warranties
    Factory Option Codes
    Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations
    How to choose the right tires for your car
    Independent BMW repair shop recommendations by region   from a BimmerBoard.com thread
    Jack points
    Making sense of synthetic lubricants
    The Low-Down on High Octane Gasoline
    Things to watch out for
    VIN decoder applet
    VIN decoding
    VIN decoding. What do all those digits mean?
    What do fuel Octane ratings really mean?
    What is horsepower?
    ZF transmission oil chart
    Recall Information
        NHTSA Defects and Recalls search engine
        Tire valve stems recalled from Chinese manufacturer
    Vehicle Import
        Classic Euro Cars
        EPA Motor Vehicle Emissions
        EPA page on CFC Phaseout
        NHTSA Vehicle Import Regulations
        U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
        Wallace Environmental Testing Labs

David's Project Notes
    '86 BMW 735i restoration project
    Aluminum bumper refinishing
    Brakes, changing the front rotors and brakes in your E23 7-series
    Brakes, Changing the rear rotors and pads in your E23 7-series
    Brakes, extracting a rounded-off hex bolt from a rotor
    Brakes, rotor and caliper painting project
    Door lock and door handle replacement
    Doorlock cynlinder cap cover replacement
    E23 remote keyless entry retrofit
    Front shock absorber replacement ('92 750iL)
    Heated seats (front) retrofit
    Heated seats (rear) retrofit
    Heater box and heater core rebuild (E23)
    HVAC control panel disassembly and repair
    HVAC microswitch repair instructions
    HVAC pushbutton panel repair
    Leather seat restoration 1986 735i E23
    Leather seat restoration 1992 750iL E32
    Leather seat restoration 1997 740iL E38
    Mirror restoration and painting
    Mirrors, Installation of M5 rearview mirror with map lights
    OBC light repair
    Oil service and inspection lights reset, how-to
    Paintless dent removal
    PDC rear bumper retrofit ('92 750iL)
    Rear Pitman arms replacement
    Repainting rusty wheel lug bolts black
    Repainting the front grills, winshield wiper arms and blower cowling
    Seats, disassembling the front seats
    Spark plug wire replacement
    Taillights, polishing plastic to remove yellow
    Trim, black window side-trim repainting
    Trim, rubber bumper and trim refinishing
    Window seals, replacement when worn out

Interior
    Cameras, build a headrest camcorder mount
    Carpet, rear deck and footrest color change/re-dye
    Central locking FAQ
    Clay's Reupholstered M535i Seats
    E46 lumbar support retrofit
    Electric window conversion
    Epoxy resin treated wood panel refinishing
    Flashlight LED conversion
    Headliner material source and example installation
    Headliner replacement
    Headliner replacement tutorial
    Leather seat restoration 1986 735i E23
    Leather seat restoration 1992 750iL E32
    Leather seat restoration 1997 740iL E38
    Leatherique leather restoration on a E28 M5
    Leatherique leather seat restoration on a MB
    Masking cigarette burns in carpet
    Mirrors, Installation of M5 rearview mirror with map lights
    Musty odor from A/C vents
    Sagging headliner repair with a steamer
    Seats, disassembling the front seats
    Speedometer/odometer Replacement gears
    Sunvisor mirror light fix
    Window tint, how to remove
    Wood trim refinishing (1980 528i)
    Wood trim refinishing II (1980 528i)

Exterior
    Aluminum bumper polishing
    Door lock and door handle replacement
    Door lock barrel replacement
    Doorlock cynlinder cap cover replacement
    Mirrors, glass replacement (German language PDF)
    Taillights, polishing plastic to remove yellow
    Trim, rubber bumper and trim refinishing
    Trim, Shadowline black-out of chrome trim (E30)
    Trim, Shadowline black-out using tape
    Trim, Shadowline trim procedure (E30)
    Window seals, replacement when worn out
    Wiper blades, DIY replacement (Video)
    Paint and paint chip repair
        BMW paint color codes
        EasyPaintYourCar.com
        Edwin's great scratch repair article
        How to spot paintwork
        Paint chip repair DIY
        Paint defects solution guide by Dupont
        Paintless dent removal
        Paintscratch.com
        Random orbital buffer polishing how-to
        Southern Colors Paint Touchup
        Tail lights yellowing restoration
        Touch-up paint, how to apply
        Zaino sequence for detailing your paint
    Lighting
        DIY Silvervision turnsignal bulbs
        Glove-box Flashlight Rejuvenation
        Headlight adjustment
        Headlight aiming procedures
        Headlights "ON" alarm
        PowerBulbs (Philips Silvervision)
        Titanium silver #1157 bulbs from Trucknvans.com

Retrofit Installations
    Dave Kan's E28 Transmission Conversion
    E46 lumbar support retrofit
    Installing VW VDO gauges in your M30-equipped car

Electronics
    1982 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
    1983 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
    1984 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
    1985 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
    1985 BMW e28 Turbo Diesel Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
    1986 BMW e28 Turbo Diesel Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
    1987 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
    1988 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
    BMW breakout boxes and connectors (PDF)
    BMW Electrical Troubleshooting Manuals (ETM's)
    Diagnosing battery drains
    E23 remote keyless entry retrofit
    Instrument cluster repairs in the UK
    Keyless entry remote installation
    Motronic DME bad solder joint repair
    Motronic transistor repair for M30 engine   Fix for intermittent cutoff problem
    Multimeters: How to use them
    OBC light repair
    OBC On-Board Computer Information
    OBC operation (1st-gen, English or German)
    OBC undocumented features
    PDC rear bumper retrofit ('92 750iL)
    Pixel display repairs at DNA Speedometers
    PPPP problem with the OBC
    Radars, Lidatek and V1 stealth concealed installations
    Retrofit OBC installation
    SI board swap-out
    Soldering experts help with repairing electronics
    Troubleshooting with the DIS (PDF)
    Understanding European wiring diagrams (PDF)
    Navigation
    Phone
        Motorola Site for Dealers   (user=bmwna, pw=digital)
    Audio/Video
        CD43 service mode (changing from Europe to USA)
        Factory Car Stereo Repair, Inc.   Repairs factory BMW stereos
        NY Times article comparing Sirius and XM
        Radio backlighting repair
        Speakers, Adding 6x9 & Subwoofer to a BMW 635
        Stereo wiring diagram

Engine & Drivetrain
    530i/528i driveline rebuild
    Advanced BMW ABS hints and tips
    AFM and injector swap
    AFM rebuild
    Aux Air Valve FAQ
    Aux fan troubleshooting
    Car Battery FAQ
    Clutch master cylinder removal
    Coolant sensors rundown
    Coolant temperature sensors identified
    Dash removal and installation
    Diagnostic trouble codes (PDF)
    Diagnostic trouble codes, DTC (PDF)
    Differential gear ratios
    Engine compartment detailing
    Engine component pictures for M30 engine
    EPA page about On-board Diagnostics (OBD)
    Fan Clutch - 101
    Fuel injectors installation
    Fuel line replacement fix
    Fuel Line Replacement Fix (gas smell)
    Fuel pump hose replacement
    Idle FAQ
    Idle FAQ
    Lambda (oxygen, O2) sensors -- all about them
    Leakdown tests explained
    Location of ECU temperature sensors
    LOW OIL PRESS message at startup
    M30 Cylinder Head FAQ
    Oil questions and answers
    P Codes (diagnostic codes) list
    Possible causes of burned oil smell
    Radiator fan electric upgrade
    Reading BMW fuel injection codes (stomp test)
    Replacing the woodruff key
    Rick's list of no-start issues
    Solar battery charger/tender
    Stan Weiss' Bosch fuel injector data tables
    Starter removal hints
    Starting systems (PDF)
    Temp sensors, location on engine
    Valve adjustment (M30 engine)
    Valve cover stud, repairing when broken
    Maintenance
        ABS, Diagnosing problems
        BMW recommendation for high pressure engine steam cleaning
        Combustion chamber cleaning
        Control Arm Bushing Replacement
        Eliminating valve noise: How to adjust the valves
        Fuel injector cleaning, DIY benchtop system
        Fuel tank rust treatment products
        Gummi-Pflege rubber seal maintenance
        Long term storage recommendations
        M20 timing belt change
        M20, M30 valve adjustment
        M30 Dual Chambered Oil Sprayer Bar Fabrication
        M30 head gasket replacement
        Making Sense of Synthetic Lubricants (PDF)
        More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Motor Oil (PDF)
        O2 sensor and Air Flow Meter (AFM) testing & repair
        Oil service and inspection lights reset
        Oil service and inspection lights reset, how-to
        Preparing car for travel and on-the-road repairs
        Reference sensor maintenance: fixing no-starts
        Service interval light system explained
        Service interval lights explained
        Spark plug specifications
        Spark plug wire replacement
        Steven Bernstein's BMW Brake FAQ
        Technical details of the service interval lights
        Valve adjustment procedure (M30 engine)
        Valve Adjustment, Valve Cover Gasket, Service Interval reset (1988 BMW 325i)
    Suspension & Steering
        ABS hub removal
        Ball joint replacement tool, home-made
        BMW wheel alignment procedure (PDF)
        Front shock absorber replacement ('92 750iL)
        Front-end noises and their causes
        Ignition key tumbler removal
        Polishing aluminum links
        Reinforcing diff mount and subframe bushings with polyurethane
        Steering, How the systems work
        Strut tower braces explained
        Strut/shock replacement (E30 3-series)
        Subframe bushing replacement
        Suspension terminology explained
    Heating & Air Conditioning
        A/C hose rebuilding service
        Blower control transistor removal/replacement
        Blower control transistor replacement
        Fuse box melting and making your AC cooler
        Heater blower fan fix
        Heater box and heater core rebuild (E23)
        HVAC control panel disassembly and repair
        HVAC microswitch repair instructions
        HVAC pushbutton panel repair
        Mazdatrix Silicone vacuum hose
        Patrick Parish's air conditioning page
        Pushbutton/Microswitch Repair
        R12-R134a conversion instructions (PDF)
        R134 air conditioning conversions
        R134a conversion information
    Exhaust
        Exhaust "scavenging"
        What kills catalytic converters?
    Transmission
        E23 manual transmission swap
        Transmission seal replacement
        Transmission ZF 4HP22 service
        Transmission, E28 Auto-to-Manual conversion
        Transmission, extending life and common problems
        Transmission, torque converter installation tips
        Transmissions, How to contact Kirt Koeller
        Valvoline substitute for Esso LT 71141 transmission fluid
        ZF 4HP22 automatic transmission repair
        ZF Transmission Oil chart
    Brakes
        "Warped" Brake Discs and Other Myths
        Brake rotors and pads, minimum thicknesses
        Brakes, bedding in new pads and rotors
        Brakes, bleeding with the BavAuto bleed kit
        Brakes, caliper rebuilding
        Brakes, changing the front rotors and brakes in your E23 7-series
        Brakes, Changing the rear rotors and pads in your E23 7-series
        Brakes, fluid flush and piston rebuild
        Brakes, Pressurized Do-It-Yourself Brake Bleeding
        Brakes, proper orientation of slotted rotors
        Brakes, testing lining warning sensors

Accessories & Products
    Artbeads E6000 headliner glue
    AutoLoc remote keyless entry systems
    BavAuto urethane headlight shields
    BMW CD Changer.com
    BMW Complete Special Tools Report (PDF, 140 pages)
    BMW Special Service Tools
    ClearMask automotive paint and light protection film
    Colored BMW roundel emblems
    Cruzin Performance   fuel injector cleaning and replacements
    CV Vacuum Platers (for chromelining)
    Dynamat noise insulating products
    Escort radar detectors
    ExoticWoodDash.com
    GermanMasterTech.com fender front protective covers
    HandsOnTools.com
    I.D. IT! Plates
    K40 radar detectors
    Lidatek laser jammer
    ParagonPerformance stainless steel braided fuel/brake lines
    Peake R5 FCX owner's manuals (with code listings)
    Peake R5/FCX engine diagnostic and reset tool
    PhotoBlocker photo radar reflection spray
    Programma electronic component repair and rebuilding
    Radiator.com lifetime radiator warranty
    Rain Tracker rain sensing wiper control
    RC Engineering   fuel injector cleaning and replacements
    Roadworksauto.com replacement molded carpet kits
    Samstag Sales BMW Tools
    StarShield clear urethane bras and headlight covers
    Stebro stainless steel exhaust systems
    Steve C's Rotary Lift garage installation   To have a car lift in your very own garage!
    Technitool.com BMW Tools
    ThermoTec heat insulating products
    Valentine 1 radar detectors
    Valentine 1 Stealth Rear View Mirror Display
    Worlduph.com replacement carpet and leather
    X-Pel urethane headlight shields
    Cup Holders
        Cup-Holders.com
        DrinkHolders.com
        Ultimate Cup Holders
    Leather Care & Repair
        Color-Plus leather restoration kits
        Color-Plus Leather Restoration System
        ColorPlus leather restoration
        Fibernew Leather and Plastic Restoration
        Fitzgerald’s Restoration Products   Leather dye
        GulfFabrics.com
        Kevin Chinn's Creative Options   Leather and cloth upholstery kits
        Leather color codes for BMW's
        Leather Magic leather restoration
        Leatherique Leather Restoration Products
        LeatherSeats.com
        PBLeathers.com replacement seat leather
        SaabStuff Replacement Leather Seats
    Navigation

Performance Upgrades
    Dinan
    Eibach Springs
    H&R Springs
    Keith & Chip's stock 1986 535i upgrade project
    Nardi USA Steering Wheels
    OmniTec Motorsports
    Strong Strut
    Turner Motorsport
    VAC Motorsports

Owner's Manuals
    BMW owner's manuals and ETM's for downloading

Wheels and Tires
    AtlantisTire.com used tires
    Bimmer Spinner
    BMW wheel emblems
    BMW Wheel Specs and Fitment Chart
    Dave's BMW wheel chart
    Forged vs. Cast Wheels Explained
    Repair tire punctures the right way
    The NASA guide to home wheel-scuff repair
    Tire comparisons by Car and Driver magazine (PDF, Aug 2009)
    Tire manufacturing plant codes
    Ultimate Guide to Wheel Locks
    Vehicle vibration diagnosis chart (PDF)
    Wheel Scuff Repair on Alloy Wheels
    Wheels M-Parallel Rim Speckle Removal

Where to Buy Parts
    BMW Dealers
        BMW of Cleveland   888-879-1269 x132
        Circle BMW   732-741-1184 (Chris)
        Crevier BMW   714-835-3171 (Joe)
        Hendrick BMW   800-476-8322
        The BMW Store
        United BMW   770-476-8800
    Non-dealers
         eBMWParts.com
         OEMBimmerParts.com
        AJ-USA
        All OEM BMW Parts   800-230-5754
        ASV Euro Car Parts (Australia)
        Autohaus Arizona
        Baum Tools (every BMW tool you can imagine)
        Bavarian Autosports   800-535-2002
        Bekkers.com   800-624-5410 ext 17 (John)
        Bimmer Parts
        BMA Imports   888-262-3911
        Eagle Day (BMW relays)
        ecartoys.com
        Eurasian Automotive Parts   909-308-1744
        HeatYourSeat.com (Seat Heating Kits)
        Importec Parts
        Jaggi Import (ZF transmission parts)
        Maximillian Importing Company   800-950-2002
        Performance Motorcars
        Performance Motorcars
        Racing King Unlimited
        Ultimate BMW Parts
        Window regulators, FCP Groton
        Window regulators, Regulator USA
    Salvage Companies & Recyclers
        A-1 Driveshaft   Repair, manufacture or refurbish your driveshaft.
        Autobahn Used Parts   619-444-2290
        Automatic Transmission Service Group
        Bavarian Engine Exchange   800-269-6585
        BimmerDoc.com
        BimmersSouth.com (Atlanta, GA)   800-350-8986
        BW Auto Dismantlers Inc (Sacramento, CA)
        DC Automotive   800-579-2410
        Euro-Depot
        J&N Alternator Rebuilding
        Ken Baker Originals
        Michaels Auto Parts
        Miller Remanufactured Catalytic Converters
        Neo BMW Breakers
        OCLES, Inc.   They let you try parts before buying.
        Potomac German Auto
        RideSafely.com salvage auction cars
        Scubas Gear Ebay Store
        Strictly German (Atlanta, GA)   706-654-9156 Bobby Thrash
        Vines Auto   800-214-4839
        Willz Recycling   Chris Koch of 7-series Digest fame
    Wheels, Tires
        AAA Rims
        Bekkers.com   800-624-5410 ext 17 (John)
        BMW Wheel Specs & Fitment Chart
        Discount Tire Direct
        National Tire & Battery (NTB)
        RonalUSA
        The Wheel Exchange
        TireRack
        Wheel Collision Center   Wheel repair and used wheel sales
    Brakes, Batteries, Lights
        Autolamps-Online
        BatteriesPlus
        Brake Warehouse
        Controlled Thermal Processing, Inc.
        Distinguishing genuine Brembo rotors from fakes
        Efunda Cryogenic Treatment
        Frozen Rotors
        HIDS4Less
        Interstate Batteries
        PowerBulbs (Philips Silvervision)
        Trucknvans.com
    Restoration and Repair
        Eastwood Company   Paint, auto tools, car restoration supplies
        Fibernew Leather and Plastic Restoration
        Fuel Injector Testing and Cleaning: Cruzin Performance
        Fuel Injector Testing and Cleaning: RC Engineering
        JustDashes.com   Vinyl interior restoration
        Madera Concepts   Woodwork restoration in classic and vintage autos
        OdometerGears.com   Odometer repair and gear replacements
        Pukar Designs (replacement BMW decals for your engine bay and other areas)
        William Rau Automotive Woodwork   Decorative wood for contemporary and historic autos

Shipping Companies
    Allstates Worldwide
    American Car Transport
    Car Transport USA
    CarOnATruck.com
    Ebay Dependable Auto Shippers
    Intercity Lines, Inc.
    MoveCars (Auto Transport Directory)
    National Car Shipping

Aftermarket Warranties
    1st Source Auto Warranty
    AAA Extended Warranties
    American Shield Warranties
    Auto Advantage, Inc.
    Certified Car Care
    EasyCare
    Extended Auto Warranty Corp.
    United American Warranty
    WarranTech
    Warranty By Net
    Warranty Station
    Warranty Wizard
    Web Direct Warranty

Photo Gallery
    Audio/Video
    Wheels
        BMW Wheel Image Catalog
        BMW Wheel Styles - Current
        BMW Wheel Styles - Older

Car Care
    Aluminum bumper refinishing
    Anodized Aluminum Bumper Refinishing Kit
    CCS how-to articles on car care
    Clay Magic
    GlossHaus wax and polish
    Trim, care/detailing of black plastic and trim
    Web-Cars Paint Touchup directions
    Zaino Bros' show car polish
    Zymol vs. Zaino discussion on Roadfly

Useful Links
    Alternative Fueling Station Locator (US Dept. of Energy)
    Automotive converters and calculators
    Big_Coupe_Groupe technical library
    Bimmer Magazine
    BimmerBoard.com Bluetooth Forum
    BimmerBoard.com IBUS Forum
    BimmerBoard.com Navigation A/V Forum
    BMW Manufacturing Corp. and factory tours
    BMW Museum in Munich
    BMW North America
    BMW Parts & Accessories Vendor List
    BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC
    BMW Plant Dingolfing
    BMW Zentrum museum
    BMWtips.com
    Certified used cars
       (Sponsor)
    FatDaddyBMW
    FirstFives.org e12 FAQ
    Garage door torsion spring replacement
    International Assoc. of Independent BMW Service Professionals
    ISO CD files, how to burn them
    John Burn's BMW Addicts Site
    Korman BMW Restoration Services
    Lodz, Poland BMW Club E28 page
    NavTech
       CD updates for the navigation systems
    OpenBMW.org
       Installation of nav, phone, mp3, etc.
    Performance BMW Magazine
    Torque value calculator (Nm / ft-lbs conversions)
    Total BMW Magazine
    Total BMW Magazine (UK)

Upcoming Events
    General

User Groups
    BMW Car Club of America   (Join and get a 10-20% discount on parts!)
    BMW Car Club Chapters
        AL: Heart of Dixie Chapter BMW CCA
        Arizona BMW Z-series Club
        AU: BMW Clubs Australia
        CA: Central California Chapter
        CA: Golden Gate Chapter
        CA: Los Angeles Chapter
        CA: Sacramento Valley Chapter
        CA: San Diego Chapter
        CO: Rocky Mountain Chapter
        DC: National Capital Chapter BMW CCA
        FL: Everglades Chapter
        FL: FirstCoast Chapter
        FL: Suncoast Chapter
        FL: Sunshine Bimmers
        GA: Peachtree Chapter
        IA: Iowa Chapter BMW CCA
        IN: Hoosier BMW Car Club
        KY: Bluegrass Bimmers
        MA: Boston Chapter
        MD: National Capital Chapter BMW CCA
        MI: Motorcity Chapter
        MN: North Star Chapter
        MO: St. Louis BMW Club
        NC: Tarheel Chapter
        NE: Missouri Valley Chapter
        NH: White Mountain Chapter
        NJ: New Jersey Chapter
        NM: New Mexico Chapter
        NY: New York Chapter
        NY: Patroon Chapter
        OH: Northern Ohio Chapter
        OR: Portland Oregon Chapter
        PA: Allegheny Chapter
        PA: Delaware Valley Chapter
        PA: Nittany Bimmers
        TN: Old Hickory BMW Club
        TX: Houston Chapter
        TX: Lone Star Chapter
        TX: Tejas Chapter
        UT: Wasatch Chapter
        VA: Blue Ridge Chapter
        VA: National Capital Chapter BMW CCA
        VA: Tidewater BMWCCA
        WA: Puget Sound Region BMW CCA
        WI: Badger Bimmers

Reviews and Articles
    BMW M Motorsport History

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