%$#@ this car (joke)

[wingman]

Well...
After being sent the wrong power steering banjo bolt by the dealer I have to sit and wait 2 weeks for the right one to come from Germany. I tried an alternative from a hydraulic shop but the appertures are too small and the fluid is bubbling. Whilst testing all this I've noticed that the alternator bearings are shot and making a racket. Write the car off as a dud? NO WAY! This car is now 19 years old and things will break. The only annoyance is that it's off the road and I can't enjoy the brilliantness that is the E34. This is not a diss at the previous '%$#^ this car' poster as I can understand that big fixes + no money = frustration. These cars are worth fixing though. Oh, I also got a quote from All State Transmissions for my possible upcoming 4hp22 full rebuild:AU$2200 ("possibly cheaper")!!! You can't argue with that. A good 525i (mine is v.good +) in OZ will cost you around the AU$7,000-9,000 so the rebuild is well worth it. Fix it and it will work...

[Paul in NZ]

i have ben waiting about two weeks now for mats. All good though because when i went in to see if they had arrived i was asked if i wanted to drive the
M3!

[wingman]

And you said "yes" of course?!?!

[Paul in NZ]

of course!.Amazing car,not as pure as say the E 30 m3,but the v8 has serious power available ALL THE TIME esp if you are in M dynamic mode...Steering is very sensitive without the car feeling nervous.You can cruise along at a constant throttle or do the 6th to 3rd change for serious fun.I cant get the V8 soudtrack outa my head!

[rob101]

Well...
After being sent the wrong power steering banjo bolt by the dealer I have to sit and wait 2 weeks for the right one to come from Germany. I tried an alternative from a hydraulic shop but the appertures are too small and the fluid is bubbling. Whilst testing all this I've noticed that the alternator bearings are shot and making a racket. Write the car off as a dud? NO WAY! This car is now 19 years old and things will break. The only annoyance is that it's off the road and I can't enjoy the brilliantness that is the E34. This is not a diss at the previous '%$#^ this car' poster as I can understand that big fixes + no money = frustration. These cars are worth fixing though. Oh, I also got a quote from All State Transmissions for my possible upcoming 4hp22 full rebuild:AU$2200 ("possibly cheaper")!!! You can't argue with that. A good 525i (mine is v.good +) in OZ will cost you around the AU$7,000-9,000 so the rebuild is well worth it. Fix it and it will work...

I think we can all understand where he comes from, but yeah usually posting things attacking the reason we're here is not going to win you many friends.

[mattyb]

mate all states did a very good job on mine and the price was great, i went to the hornsby workshop, cant recommend them highly enough. good to hear from you anyways its been a while

regards

mattyb

[BigKriss]

Wingman, have you thought of doing the gearbox yourself? Winfred has done an excellent writeup here and you should be able to get all the parts for under aud$300.

[rob101]

Wingman, have you thought of doing the gearbox yourself? Winfred has done an excellent writeup here and you should be able to get all the parts for under aud$300.

considering you know a couple of hydraulic mechanics who could help you out if you get stuck it might not be so hard, DIY is worth a thought

[GJPinAU]

That's a great idea!
So when mine is ready I can send it to you

,

[genphreak]

Wingman, have you thought of doing the gearbox yourself? Winfred has done an excellent writeup here and you should be able to get all the parts for under aud$300.

Good link Kris. This is not so hard. Paul, your car is just lovely, its a shame the tranny is gone. Have you thought of doing a manual conversion?

Also, have you had a quote from ZF direct (they are near you- Arndell Park)? I only trust them myself (only MHO). Nick