looking for company that can ported out bmw m88/s38 throttle bodies
hello looking for company that knows to tuned old m88/3.6 s38 engines. for porting and heads. please info best regards ruben rubenblockbmw@hotmail.com
View ArticleE34 m5 3.6 water pump rebuild?
Hi guys. It looks like the bearings in the water pump for the our s38b36 have gone. Too much play and causing the fan to wobble excessively. I've heard it's next to impossible to get a replacement. Is...
View ArticleE34 M5 Strut Bar
Hello guys what are the best strut bars for these cars I live in Europe? I also have another question are oil catch cans useful for these cars?
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Looking at first M5
Hi, this is my first post. If I find an E34 M5 with a good service history for about 25k USD with 125k miles, is that a fair price? I'm new to this model so I don't quite know what reasonable. Thanks
View ArticleHagerty video: M5 vs 500E vs RS2
Thoughts on this? I'm not sure if that M5 is tired or what but I thought it would have done better against the 500e.
View ArticlePicture thread
Guys In my constant search for E34 M5 pictures, I stumble across the "gallery" option often. I think I have over 1000 M5 pics in stock now, and some more on the old harddisk I would like to have a...
View ArticleBMW M30/S38 Main bearing bolt M10x80 NLA 07119912680
Hello members, quite some dilemma, i'm rebuilding an Alpina B7/5 engine (M30 base) and thrown away the main bearing bolts. Thought it is at least 30 years old and would like to replace them avoiding...
View ArticleAC Refresh
Hey guys, I searched around a bit but didn't really find a clear answer. Does anyone know if the original R12 hoses are compatible with R134A once the o rings are changed? I'm in the process of doing a...
View ArticleE34 H1 Halogen Upgrade Ideas?
Hello everyone. Years ago I purchased a xenoflo H1 xeon light kit but I never installed it. Well now LED seems to be the thing to use. The brightness of the headlights are what you would expect for...
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Gauges not working but tach bouncing
G‘day, I’ve been searching for a while and keep finding some variation of what I’m seeing but wanted to ask here in case anyone(hopefully) is familiar with this specific issue. the car runs and drives...
View ArticleConverting Round TPS connector to Rectangular
I want to switch my throttle position switch from one with a round connector the the less expensive rectangular one. Can anyone provide info on how to wire the rectangular connector, ie, which wire...
View ArticleVacuum leak from throttle body shaft bearing
So, chasing a bit of a lumpy idle, and while I wait for new ignition parts, I decided to smoke the engine and eliminate any possibility of vacuum leaks. I found one line seeping, and now I need to...
View ArticleS38B36 Ignition Wires - 2023
What is everyone using for ignition wires in year 2023? I see exorbitant OE BMW stuff, some NGK wire sets, and Standard Motor/Walker Products (assuming Chinese?) for about half the price. Any...
View ArticleE34 M5 DIY library
Early 91 M5 Rear Seat (breadbox) Removal This is an overview of how to remove the rear seats (bottom and back) from the early e34 M5 with the "breadbox" in the center. The theory is that this will...
View ArticleGE00328 UK LE 04/50 Australia
E34 M5 UK Limited Edition (RHD) 04/50 VIN GE00328 - prod.date: April 19th 1995 BMW Individual - colour: Orinoco-met. (FE 61-61EX BASF) -...
View ArticleE31 Brakes on E34
Looking to some insight to confirm that E31 front calipers will direct fit a Euro E34 M5. Its an pre 95 M5 that came with parts 34112226873 and 34112226874 315x28 brakes. From what I am reading part...
View ArticleHeadliner material?
Does anybody know a source for a factory (or a good aftermarket match to OE) headliner material in gray? My A and C pillars are new, and the sunroof cover is in great shape, I only need to redo the...
View ArticleE34 climate control little plug
Hello friends, so some idiot decide to stole my headunit and cut all the wires from the climate control (button type) and OBC. I find a complete center console with OBC Plug all reconnected perfect,...
View ArticleNLA Rear Trailing Arm Bushings alternatives
Hi all, I've been searching for the rear trailing arm bushes, P/N 33321135808 but can't find them anywhere except on Ebay from a brand i've never heard of: Hamburg Technic. Is there any alternative?...
View ArticleE34 M5 - intermittent rough running all of a sudden
Hello Everyone, I have a July 1990 build date E34 M5 that I bought in 1999 that I still have today. I adore this beast! I could use some help if anyone has some insights on a rough running engine....
View ArticleE34 M5s just have that something
For those of you that dont know. I bought my car back. Took it for a drive yesterday. I pushed it hard to see how she responded. I know the car sat for awhile these past 10 years under someone else's...
View ArticleControl Arms
Anyone recommend an aftermarket control arm? Bushings are shot and I need some new ones. Not sure if going with aluminum vs steel yet. Any success stories with upgrading OEM to better?
View ArticleE34 M5 Power Steering pump drain plug?
I am going to drain and refill my power steering fluid. I have the fluid already (Pentosin 7.1) and would rather not suck the fluid out and refill a bunch of times. Is there a drain plug on the power...
View Article1991 M5 No Power Windows, Sunroof or Wipers
Hi all, For the last few days I’ve noticed my windows and sunroof have been working intermittently, a few times the windows would be stuck down, a few times stuck up. When they aren’t working all of...
View ArticlePinout e34 M5 1995
hello, I'm going to adapt another maf to an m5 e34 and do the ECU calibration, but I needed to know the pinout of the original maf so I could decide which maf to use. Can anyone help me with this ? thanks
View ArticleThe E34 M5 Touring Registry!
What is the E34 M5 Touring Registry? The E34 M5 Touring Registry is an effort to compile a database of all 891 of the E34 M5 Tourings that were built. The effort is headed by the M5 Touring Registry...
View ArticleE34 M5 - S38 - Engine Inventory/Assembling
I have some parted S38 engine and planning to assemble it. I will post here some photos and questions, as I don't have s38 engine nearby to check how everything was mounted together. Appreciate any...
View ArticleHelp with BMW DIS tester
Hi all Last weekend I was in Hanover in Germany to pick up the BMW DIS tester mmmmmm From 95 to 99 I used this tester in a BMW shop in Denmark, but I cant remember everything. Hope you can help me here...
View ArticleFloor mats?
I know originals are NLA, but is there are aftermarket that come close in quality and fit? Looking for a light or dark gray set. Please share if you found something that works. Thanks!
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Phantom Bracket
Does anyone know where this bracket is from? Was searching for a mystery rattle in my dash and found this under the passenger seat, looks bent.
View ArticleAGM Battery
anyone have luck with an AGM Battery? I want to prevent future leaks. I spent sometime cleaning the battery compartment and want to use an AGM as it is sealed up. Anyone else do this? What did you end...
View ArticleNew BleedsBlue M5: GD62389 in America
I've been excited about this pickup, especially having lost my old unintentional ratrod M5 so unexpectedly. (Scroll for the instant-gratification pics) I had dozens and dozens of hours into my last M5....
View ArticleLumpy idle / Engine vibration. S38B36
Apologies in advance for a long post. I have exhausted my knowledge and things to try so I'm asking collective forum wisdom for ideas. Please read below and let me know if you can think of anything...
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