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Blog Archives for November 05
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18 November 2005. Blog entry by Bimmerman.
I was at the workshop recently doing a routine engine oil service (every 5,000 miles)
together with an auto-transmission oil change since it’s been almost a year. I started
changing the gearbox oil yearly, between 18,000 to 20,000 miles, after I swapped the
original 4-speed automatic gearbox for a 5-speed ZF unit. It’s been almost 5 years now
and the gearbox has been working faultlessly with gear changes as smooth as any e34 I’ve
driven. There was another owner there at that time who was collecting his car (also an e34)
and he told me that changing the auto-transmission oil yearly is a waste of money and might
do more harm than good as had happened to his car. I’m not quite sure how putting in fresh
fluid could adversely affect the working of the gearbox. Anyway, I’ll continue doing so,
unless there’s a sound explanation not to, since it’s been working well for me thus far.
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6 December 2005. Comments by theDogger:
I am looking for some info. on the tranny swap. I have a ZF320 to swap into a 95 e34
525 and have question on what model parts do I buy? |
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1 February 2006. Comments by Gunnar Heinrich:
In my experience, the E34 5-Series rank as some of the hardest used BMWs. Something
about those cars and their drivers made them drive like VW Golf drivers on crack. The
result were shot suspensions and transmissions plus tired engines. Still, they were so
much fun to drive. |
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5 July 2006. Comments by jr:
I'm glad it's working well |
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4 November 2005. Blog entry by Bimmerman.
There were some comments and feedbacks with regards to Alpina wheels and bodykits for the
e34. Instead of replying to them individually, I’ll summarize my opinions here. I like
Alpina wheels because it’s a classic design that does not go out of style. Just look at
pictures from the Internet and
magazines;
and you will probably find that Alpina wheels look universally good on most BMWs
including the e30, e36, e34 and e39. I also remember reading that Alpina parts do more
than just make your car look good. Their bodykits have been designed to enhance the car
performance. So why have I not mentioned or considered Alpina bodykits on my e34? I guess
that's mainly because I’m not into bodykits. Even if I were, used Alpina bodykits for the
e34 are even more difficult to locate than their wheels! I’d probably settle for a set of
used BMW M-Tech bodykit. Also, Alpina bodykits work better as a total package - i.e. with
accompanying body stripes, wheels and badges!
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4 February 2006. Comments by Redrooster NZ:
I have just bought a 728 ..4 years old. The paint on the wheels has almost all gone.
I appears acid or similar has done the damage. Even the spare has the problem. Is this
a common thing please? |
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