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Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) Yesterday, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 142
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Oh and if it is don't skimp only get lemforder or...

Oh and if it is don't skimp only get lemforder or meyle HD arms they will last much longer than the generic parts.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) Yesterday, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 142
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Pretty sure it's the thrust arms and bushings but...

Pretty sure it's the thrust arms and bushings but double check to be sure :)
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) Yesterday, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 142
Posted By Bimmerfan84
I would jack up the front of your car so both...

I would jack up the front of your car so both front tires are off the ground. You will need someone to help you. Slide under the car while your helper shakes the wheel side to side if you have play...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) Yesterday, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 142
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Sounds like your thrust arms are probably shot

Sounds like your thrust arms are probably shot
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-18-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 186
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Awesome! See if you can get someone to get some...

Awesome! See if you can get someone to get some video too! That would be awesome!
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-17-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Ahhhhhhhh I'm freaking out right now! I'm super...

Ahhhhhhhh I'm freaking out right now! I'm super jealous!
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-16-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bimmerfan84
But it does need glow plugs and they don't get...

But it does need glow plugs and they don't get hot by themselves :)
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-15-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 230
Posted By Bimmerfan84
The ICV may be stuck or the tube that goes from...

The ICV may be stuck or the tube that goes from the ICV to the intake may have an air leak.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-15-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 230
Posted By Bimmerfan84
I believe you may have solved your own problem or...

I believe you may have solved your own problem or at least narrowed it down. The tube you disconnected goes to the ICV I believe (which is located on the side of the block under the intake manifold).
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-15-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 907
Posted By Bimmerfan84
^ +1 :)

^ +1 :)
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-12-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 309
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Any time you turn the wheel hard the power...

Any time you turn the wheel hard the power steering is pumping harder and therefore putting a load on the engine. So try this, instead of turning the wheel put the car in drive and keep your foot...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-12-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 513
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Did you ever check the ignition coils for cracks?...

Did you ever check the ignition coils for cracks? They tend to give problems as they warm up if they are bad.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-12-2013, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Shoot I wish I had seen this thread earlier. (I...

Shoot I wish I had seen this thread earlier. (I hadn't been on in a while) I had the same problem with my M50TUB25 I thought it was a vacuum leak or AFM until I closely inspected the coils. The...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-11-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 242
Posted By Bimmerfan84
If this is an automatic you should also check the...

If this is an automatic you should also check the shifter and the electronic switch on the side of the transmission. Car won't start unless it thinks it's in park or neutral.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-11-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bimmerfan84
My first beamer was a 1989 528 e34. Beautiful car...

My first beamer was a 1989 528 e34. Beautiful car in great shape and a lot of fun to drive. The car literally saved my life when someone swerved into my lane going the opposite direction and I...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-10-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 907
Posted By Bimmerfan84
JFYI I talked to a friend of mine who is a BMW...

JFYI I talked to a friend of mine who is a BMW fanatic too and he said do not buy anything URO brand. They are horrible, will not last.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-09-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 907
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Meyle HD Thrust arms come with the bushing...

Meyle HD Thrust arms come with the bushing installed and have a 4 year warranty :)
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-08-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 173
Posted By Bimmerfan84
^ +1

^ +1
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-08-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 275
Posted By Bimmerfan84
The posts in the video that is

The posts in the video that is
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-08-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 275
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Well if you read the posts the guy found cracks...

Well if you read the posts the guy found cracks in his distributor cap. He replaced it and everything was fine.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-07-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 263
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Okay thanks for the input guys. A couple...

Okay thanks for the input guys. A couple questions though:
Andy- why do you recommend replacing the cats with tubes instead of just hollowing the old cat out? The latter seems easier.
Snowsled- is...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-06-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 263
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Catalytic Converter/test tubes?

Okay everybody as previewed I'm my previous post, I am throwing this controversial topic out there. So my Cats are bad, starting to cause vacuum issues and the front is 40 degrees HIGHER than the...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-06-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 266
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Bushings and don't worry everybody I preloaded...

Bushings and don't worry everybody I preloaded them before I tightened them :)
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-06-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 266
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Thrust arms it was! I still feel a slight (ever...

Thrust arms it was! I still feel a slight (ever so slight, but I notice everything) wheel vibration which probably was amplified by the thrust arms. So thanks everybody! I always love these...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 05-06-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 266
Posted By Bimmerfan84
Sounds good. I just bought a pair of Meyle HD...

Sounds good. I just bought a pair of Meyle HD thrust arms (4 year warranty!) and I will put them on this evening and let you know :)
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