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<blockquote data-quote="E34EuroTouring" data-source="post: 57537" data-attributes="member: 1026"><p>Some simple PM writeups in <a href="http://www.bmwe34.net" target="_blank">www.bmwe34.net</a> (Bruno's site). Have a look.</p><p></p><p>Some basic tips I can offer.</p><p>1) Hoses : Big water hoses gets brittle and hard with age. Squeeze them, if they pop back quickly they are ok. Or not replace them. Look for vacumn leaks. Check the clamps at the end of each one. Do NOT overtighten, slight resistance and they are ok. Hose-end nipple has a notch to prevent them from slipping out. So not too tight please.</p><p></p><p>2) Fluids. BRake fliud, flush/change every year. They are hygroscopic and till loose effectiveness with ages, especially with sun/rain conditions. Motor oil, change every 5000 kms. Filter change alternatively if you feel it is too expensive. Best to change both together!. Radiator, flush yearly as well. Make sure reservior is not too low level. Do not fill to top. Coolant and Distilled water (WIlkins or Watsons water) 50:50 mix. top up with distilled water only. Not tap water, not filtered water!.</p><p></p><p>3) Belts. If belts squeaks, they need to be replaced. Also, do to tension too much. Just right with 1 cm play if you push them down from straight. Too tight and they will not buge when you push the centre section between 2 pulleys. Over tigthen belts will NOT last. Too loose and they may snap out and cause overheating or engine/radiator damage!.</p><p></p><p>Do not be afraid to drive your car hard occationally to redline shift. They are built really tough and will not break, unless you seriously over-rev a manual.</p><p>Enjoy your car.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="E34EuroTouring, post: 57537, member: 1026"] Some simple PM writeups in [url]www.bmwe34.net[/url] (Bruno's site). Have a look. Some basic tips I can offer. 1) Hoses : Big water hoses gets brittle and hard with age. Squeeze them, if they pop back quickly they are ok. Or not replace them. Look for vacumn leaks. Check the clamps at the end of each one. Do NOT overtighten, slight resistance and they are ok. Hose-end nipple has a notch to prevent them from slipping out. So not too tight please. 2) Fluids. BRake fliud, flush/change every year. They are hygroscopic and till loose effectiveness with ages, especially with sun/rain conditions. Motor oil, change every 5000 kms. Filter change alternatively if you feel it is too expensive. Best to change both together!. Radiator, flush yearly as well. Make sure reservior is not too low level. Do not fill to top. Coolant and Distilled water (WIlkins or Watsons water) 50:50 mix. top up with distilled water only. Not tap water, not filtered water!. 3) Belts. If belts squeaks, they need to be replaced. Also, do to tension too much. Just right with 1 cm play if you push them down from straight. Too tight and they will not buge when you push the centre section between 2 pulleys. Over tigthen belts will NOT last. Too loose and they may snap out and cause overheating or engine/radiator damage!. Do not be afraid to drive your car hard occationally to redline shift. They are built really tough and will not break, unless you seriously over-rev a manual. Enjoy your car. [/QUOTE]
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