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Official MyE28.com Policies

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Helpful links to e28 information

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I want to contribute a FAQ. How do I do that??

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Differentials: Medium Case Diff Rebuild FAQ

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Subframe and Steering Reinforcement FAQ

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FAQ E28 Transmissions, an overview

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E28 Shifter FAQ

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M30 cooling system bleeding.

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LSD Clutch Replacement FAQ

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FAQ: CV Boot Replacement Procedure / Half-Axle Rebuilding

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Radio wiring write up

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Spark Plug FAQ

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E28 Late On-Board Computer (OBCII) Information

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Euro Headlight wash/wipe troubleshooting

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Air Flow Meter (AFM) vs. Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor

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No Heat From Dash Vents

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Center caps from later OE wheels don't fit up front!

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Service Interval (SI) Board Replacement

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Differentials

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by Mike W. » Mar 05, 2008 11:28 PM

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Ground Control Coilover Install

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Euro Bumper Install

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Painting moldings- black, clear or other.

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The BMW E28 Wheel and Tire Tutorial

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Service Indicator Reset

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My Odometer stopped working! (Odo gear replacement)

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by Azure » Nov 21, 2006 11:09 PM

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M30 flywheel information

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by Mark 88/M5 Houston » Mar 03, 2007 10:32 AM

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How to verify the TDC mark on the harmonic balancer

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M30 Valve Adjustment

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M30 Starter Removal Tip

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535is front airdam mounting instructions:

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Knock heard/felt when I turn the steering wheel

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Running issues when gas is below 1/4 tank

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My OBC1 Went dead (Pre-85)

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535i auto won't shift out of 1st after cluster swap

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Turn signals don't work, but hazards do! What gives?

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Car squeaks and rattles

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Wheel balance issues with wheels from a later model BMW

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Cracks in the dashboard

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After a track day of hard use, my brake pedal pulses

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Fuel smell after filling the tank

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Brake rotor retaining screw removal

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Oil pressure light flickers

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Check brake lights come on every time the car starts

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Power headrests won't move

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by C.R. Krieger » Feb 08, 2006 4:20 PM

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Loud clunking sound or hammering under car when accelerating

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This weird chime sounds when it's cold out . . .

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Power window issues

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Wetness in the trunk

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Heat works at idle, but not at speed

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Gas leak from under the intake manifold

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Clutch always failing, difficult to depress

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Car Won't Start

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Rear end feels "detached"

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