I actually have the same car, a '95 530 and just did this. I actually installed an HID kit and I am more than pleased. I could barely see the light...
Here is the link from E34.net with the fix for the instrument cluster capacitors. read and see if your IC behavior matches what they say. Good Luck!
Does it have the typical "boil over" when it overheats? I bought my 530 at a very low price because it was 'overheating' according to the dash gauge....
It seems to me that your temp gauge is bad. How can you have boiling coolant and have temps "within range"? I just had the opposite happen in the 530...
The 88 had the "premium sounds system" which means tweeter pods on the doors, mid-woofer (4") in the kick panel area (with the built-in crossover)...
Does it stumble when cold? Check the Thermo Time Switch for proper resistance and O2 sensor per Bentley. Other possibilities are a leaking Cold Start...
Do you have a Bentley maintenance manual? If you intend to keep and work on this car yourself do yourself a favor and get one. It is THE book for...
Your stumble when you hit a bump sounds like one of two things: either a bad electrical connection in the engine compartment (ground straps, battery...
Also, you could get a set of Style 5 BMW/BBS style wheels and keep the car looking pretty much stock. They get pricey though, at least for a good...
I think that you need to fabricate engine mounts. There were bosses that work on both car bodies on very limited engine models/years. Go to...
Did you check with your local chapter? Most of them have a "Toolbox" and you can use them as long as you leave a deposit. I just did this last week...
I would start by replacing the main and fuel relays since they are cheap and tend to be maintenance items anyway. After that I would check the ECU...
Congratulations on your acquisition! I got mine last August (2007) ans have been slowly fixing little things here and there. This website,...
I've heard stories of people having this kind of problems and it turns out that their sender in the differential is full of water. You'll need to...
Take look here as there is a picture of an '86 535i relays with them highlighted. I would replace the pump AND main relay if you haven't done so. I...
I've only bought parts from them for my older 535i since I leased my X3 at Denville BMW (no problems whatsoever!) Their parts department is huge and...
I have a 535i which is esentially the same drivetrain/electric gear. I would inspect the battery cables, both positive and ground; disconnect them at...
There is actually a pretty big selection of brakes from other BMW's that will "bolt-on" to our cars. Read this page: Big Brake Upgrade Parts List...
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