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E 28 Noob needs advice 2 get car in order.
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<blockquote data-quote="6099" data-source="post: 11646" data-attributes="member: 6233"><p>Hi, just got my E28. It has a M 30 engine. 3.5 autoJust a few issues to sort out, so I hope those experienced sifu sifu here can give some clues as to where to start.First order of businessOn cold start, eg mornings, car idles cycles up and down between 800rpm to about 1200rpm. This goes away when engine is warmed up.When in D and footbrake engaged, engine will rock like a hi-cammed V8 but RPM is a steady 800 rpms.Second, I've got a 4 speed tranny, no idea what model. Kickdown at low speed sends a small jolt to the rear differentials. Normal for an 80s tranny?Also, tranny vibrates for a second or 2 while acclerating from standstill. Happens everytime. It feels very much like a lose pinion gear bearing! Err, lastly, what tire pressure to use ah? Got 16 inch tires on BBS rims.Ok that's all for now. TIA.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="6099, post: 11646, member: 6233"] Hi, just got my E28. It has a M 30 engine. 3.5 autoJust a few issues to sort out, so I hope those experienced sifu sifu here can give some clues as to where to start.First order of businessOn cold start, eg mornings, car idles cycles up and down between 800rpm to about 1200rpm. This goes away when engine is warmed up.When in D and footbrake engaged, engine will rock like a hi-cammed V8 but RPM is a steady 800 rpms.Second, I've got a 4 speed tranny, no idea what model. Kickdown at low speed sends a small jolt to the rear differentials. Normal for an 80s tranny?Also, tranny vibrates for a second or 2 while acclerating from standstill. Happens everytime. It feels very much like a lose pinion gear bearing! Err, lastly, what tire pressure to use ah? Got 16 inch tires on BBS rims.Ok that's all for now. TIA. [/QUOTE]
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