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bill7351 · 12-08-2008, 06:11 PM

Hello bimmers! I'm Bill from Calgary & just joined up.My car is a 1988 735i 5speed I've recently purchased and only driven a few times due to 1 mech issue or another. Now I can only drive a few miles before my driveshaft acts up,knocking& banging agianst the floor of the car.
I have reviewed the threads and find many interesting tech topics.I have a few to post to help me get my 735 on the road. My first repair is the driveshaft bearing-which I purchased today. Any tips? before I turn this job over to my generic mechanic.Also,does anyone have a Series7-032 manual on pdf?
My project list includes Driver's window electrics-wiring pins?;radio;Odometer (315,000kms)-I can only read it in the sunlight);windshield;head lamps;etc. Good to meet you.

**Blackice** · 12-08-2008, 06:57 PM

Hey Bill, welcome to the board. No need to wave the white flag here, I think you will find everyone here to be quite friendly.

I think I do have a 7 series manual here, let me take a look....When you get a chance, post some photos of your ride.

We love to see everyones car, even if it is covered in snow

Just kidding !

s_a_c · 12-08-2008, 07:33 PM

Hey Bill welcome to the site hope you get your car fixed.

jkcma · 12-08-2008, 08:43 PM

Hey Bill, welcome to the forum. I hope you get your driveshaft bearing issue sorted soon.

Dave, don't speak too soon. There is a chance of snow at the end of this week

bill7351 · 12-08-2008, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Blackice

Hey Bill, welcome to the board. No need to wave the white flag here, I think you will find everyone here to be quite friendly.

I think I do have a 7 series manual here, let me take a look....When you get a chance, post some photos of your ride.

We love to see everyones car, even if it is covered in snow

Just kidding !

Hey,the flag was me under the car,beside the snow bank!We did get a foot of snow today.
I'll have a few photos up very soon. Great if you can help with the manual.

bill7351 · 12-08-2008, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by s_a_c

Hey Bill welcome to the site hope you get your car fixed.

Thanks...nice 540i!

kyleadkins · 12-09-2008, 02:43 PM

Welcome to the site buddy, glad to have you with us.

bill7351 · 12-09-2008, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by kyleadkins

Welcome to the site buddy, glad to have you with us.

Thanks,You too-I see you joined in Nov.
So far the Forum has been great-it will be a big help to keep my 735i on the road.
Keep your radar on!
Bill.

bill7351 · 12-09-2008, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by bill7351

Hey,the flag was me under the car,beside the snow bank!We did get a foot of snow today.
I'll have a few photos up very soon. Great if you can help with the manual.

Attachment 594
I'm just getting to uploading to my gallery-had to send you this latest photo I took today.
Bill.

bill7351 · 12-09-2008, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Blackice

Hey Bill, welcome to the board. No need to wave the white flag here, I think you will find everyone here to be quite friendly.

I think I do have a 7 series manual here, let me take a look....When you get a chance, post some photos of your ride.

We love to see everyones car, even if it is covered in snow

Just kidding !

Blackice,
Here's your order. A few more on my gallery.
The good news is the photo ratings can only go up.
Bill.

New member with a 1988 735i.-88-735i.120908.jpg

**Blackice** · 12-09-2008, 05:51 PM

That photo is perfect !

adrian_325 · 12-10-2008, 06:36 PM

hi bill welcome to the site! looks like you need a snow shovel and a scraper alot more than a driveshaft right now.

nice 735i you have there. think i just replied to one of your other posts. good luck with the repairs!

bill7351 · 12-10-2008, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by adrian_325

hi bill welcome to the site! looks like you need a snow shovel and a scraper alot more than a driveshaft right now. nice 735i you have there. think i just replied to one of your other posts. good luck with the repairs!

Hey Adrian,
Thanks-the sun was out today,the snow,ice has melted off for now-more snow on the way and I'm getting ready to limp over to my mechanic-I'll keep you 'posted'.
Bill.

rottenal · 12-12-2008, 03:30 PM

Hello Bill,good luck with the 7 series,their a very nice car once sorted out.
One bit of advice if I may,get yourself a Bentley Manual for your car,actually since it's Xmas make someone else get you one LOL.If your going to have a generic mechanic work on your car it will prove invaluable to him and you.The amount of info contained in it runs to hundreds of pages and it will cut diagnostic time to a minimum and save you a ton of money.

bill7351 · 12-12-2008, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by rottenal

Hello Bill,good luck with the 7 series,their a very nice car once sorted out.
One bit of advice if I may,get yourself a Bentley Manual for your car,actually since it's Xmas make someone else get you one LOL.If your going to have a generic mechanic work on your car it will prove invaluable to him and you.The amount of info contained in it runs to hundreds of pages and it will cut diagnostic time to a minimum and save you a ton of money.

Rottenal,
Thanks.-I like the car especially the 5 speed-are they very common,can't say I've seen another one?but I havent been around bimmers a lot.
I'll get a Bentley manual to be sure-sounds like 'gotta have it'. I'm lookinf forward to get the work done-it is great car to drive.And,thanks again for the doorpost info-I definately will go with it.

12-08-2008, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
bill7351 newbie Name: Bill Joined: Dec 2008 From: Calgary Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 0 Times in 0 Posts bill7351's pictures	New member with a 1988 735i. Hello bimmers! I'm Bill from Calgary & just joined up.My car is a 1988 735i 5speed I've recently purchased and only driven a few times due to 1 mech issue or another. Now I can only drive a few miles before my driveshaft acts up,knocking& banging agianst the floor of the car. I have reviewed the threads and find many interesting tech topics.I have a few to post to help me get my 735 on the road. My first repair is the driveshaft bearing-which I purchased today. Any tips? before I turn this job over to my generic mechanic.Also,does anyone have a Series7-032 manual on pdf? My project list includes Driver's window electrics-wiring pins?;radio;Odometer (315,000kms)-I can only read it in the sunlight);windshield;head lamps;etc. Good to meet you. Last edited by bill7351; 12-08-2008 at 06:13 PM.. Reason: typos

12-08-2008, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blackice Moderator Name: Dave Joined: Oct 2007 From: North Vancouver Posts: 1,088 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 43 47 Times in 46 Posts Blackice's pictures '91 BMW 318i '91 BMW 318IS	Welcome Bill Hey Bill, welcome to the board. No need to wave the white flag here, I think you will find everyone here to be quite friendly. I think I do have a 7 series manual here, let me take a look....When you get a chance, post some photos of your ride. We love to see everyones car, even if it is covered in snow Just kidding !

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Blackice Moderator Name: Dave Joined: Oct 2007 From: North Vancouver Posts: 1,088 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 43 47 Times in 46 Posts Blackice's pictures '91 BMW 318i '91 BMW 318IS	That photo is perfect !

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adrian_325 Member Name: Adrian Joined: Jun 2007 From: Parkisville Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 7 8 Times in 7 Posts	hi bill welcome to the site! looks like you need a snow shovel and a scraper alot more than a driveshaft right now. nice 735i you have there. think i just replied to one of your other posts. good luck with the repairs!

12-12-2008, 03:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
rottenal Senior Member Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 239 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 1 Time in 1 Post rottenal's pictures	Hello Bill,good luck with the 7 series,their a very nice car once sorted out. One bit of advice if I may,get yourself a Bentley Manual for your car,actually since it's Xmas make someone else get you one LOL.If your going to have a generic mechanic work on your car it will prove invaluable to him and you.The amount of info contained in it runs to hundreds of pages and it will cut diagnostic time to a minimum and save you a ton of money.

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