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scoop2004
09-24-2006, 09:50 AM
My new purchase!

a J reg (92) E34 520i SE

150BHP,RWD,AUTO,proper lazy car. Got it for comfortable transport,not speed or fun by any stretch of the imagination.

Pics
http://www.cruisewirral.com/gallery/uploads/803/06sept/cruisewirral01001.jpg
http://www.cruisewirral.com/gallery/uploads/803/06sept/cruisewirral01002.jpg
http://www.cruisewirral.com/gallery/uploads/803/06sept/cruisewirral01003.jpg


TO DO LIST
Re-fit front grille
Compression test (this will effect what comes next,if the head is dead ill break for spares)
Change water pump,if above goes well
Service (cambelt,oil,plugs,filters)
Fix front passenger door lock,and replace door card
Fit new boot strut
MOT
Tax
Insure
Drive
Mod slowly

Im very very new to
a)BMW
b)Auto boxes
c)RWD
d)PROPER FIXNG

Anybody able to tell me
a)how to change the water pump
b)what oil the engine uses in my car
c)if the late 90's 5 series seats will fit an E34 with little or no modification

Cheers all,great to be here BTW
scoop2004
09-24-2006, 09:50 AM
http://www.cruisewirral.com/gallery/uploads/803/06sept/cruisewirral01004.jpg
http://www.cruisewirral.com/gallery/uploads/803/06sept/cruisewirral01005.jpg

Plans
VW Golf MkV Black paint (the blackest paint ive ever seen. Tints,a twin 3" backbox,K&N panel,Black and white BM badges,E49 520 badge,Clear front indicators,clear side reps,and red/clear tails.E49 seats,re-trimmed doorcards,stereo work
Pic of what i want back end to be like (plate just a dream)
http://www.cruisewirral.com/gallery/uploads/803/06sept/cruisewirral01006.jpg
Rodericb
09-24-2006, 02:14 PM
My new purchase!

Anybody able to tell me
a)how to change the water pump
b)what oil the engine uses in my car
c)if the late 90's 5 series seats will fit an E34 with little or no modification

Cheers all,great to be here BTW

http://www.bmwe34.net
Qube
09-24-2006, 02:34 PM
If this is an investment, you MUST get a Bentley manual for the e34 ;)
Macv
09-24-2006, 07:17 PM
Bruno's site and the Bently will help you through everything!

You picked a great car.
SC David
09-24-2006, 07:50 PM
Looks nice. I like the color. Your plans sound interesting too. Keep us updated.