clp180
02-10-2008, 08:13 PM
Hello,
Recently I obtained a 1991 525i. My friend had driven it on and off for the last several years but didn't want to take it with her to a large city when she moved. I, through a series of events, obtained the car from her father. It has turned out to be great for my first car since graduating college and I would like to keep it in top running condition.
I have several mechanical issues as well as some cosmetic. I would also like to know of a good place to find replacement parts and maintenance parts. I had a terrible time finding an oil filter. I would also like to know exactly what engine the vehicle has since it is the first year for the E34. When I changed the oil it took slightly over 5 u.s. quarts if that helps.
Cosmetically it needs the inner door panels replaced. Is there a good place to find new/used replacement with a decent price? I also need a piece of black trim for the front fender directly behind the wheel well and before the door starts, its towards the bottom. The worst part of the appearance is the rear bumper. It hangs at the area just below the passenger side rear well. I removed the wheel well cover and noticed the plastic piece that is mounted to the metal and where the corner of the bumper clips or slides into is broken. I need to know that part and where to find it. I also looked around the trunk for the rear bumper bolts and had trouble locating them.
Mechanically I would like to do a tune-up and replace the windshield wipers. Spark plug brands and where to find them along with the wipers would be helpful. Also looking for advice on the tune-up and what all to replace.
The worst mechanical problem is that a vibration begins close to 60mph and continues to close to 70mph. It worsens if the wheel is turned or the break are appiled. It sometimes makes the steering wheel shake. Any advice or possible reason for this would be great. I would at least like to be knowledgeable when speaking to the bmw service garage.
Thanks for all your help and I hope to keep this very clean and fun to drive late model bmw in top shape.
Cody
Recently I obtained a 1991 525i. My friend had driven it on and off for the last several years but didn't want to take it with her to a large city when she moved. I, through a series of events, obtained the car from her father. It has turned out to be great for my first car since graduating college and I would like to keep it in top running condition.
I have several mechanical issues as well as some cosmetic. I would also like to know of a good place to find replacement parts and maintenance parts. I had a terrible time finding an oil filter. I would also like to know exactly what engine the vehicle has since it is the first year for the E34. When I changed the oil it took slightly over 5 u.s. quarts if that helps.
Cosmetically it needs the inner door panels replaced. Is there a good place to find new/used replacement with a decent price? I also need a piece of black trim for the front fender directly behind the wheel well and before the door starts, its towards the bottom. The worst part of the appearance is the rear bumper. It hangs at the area just below the passenger side rear well. I removed the wheel well cover and noticed the plastic piece that is mounted to the metal and where the corner of the bumper clips or slides into is broken. I need to know that part and where to find it. I also looked around the trunk for the rear bumper bolts and had trouble locating them.
Mechanically I would like to do a tune-up and replace the windshield wipers. Spark plug brands and where to find them along with the wipers would be helpful. Also looking for advice on the tune-up and what all to replace.
The worst mechanical problem is that a vibration begins close to 60mph and continues to close to 70mph. It worsens if the wheel is turned or the break are appiled. It sometimes makes the steering wheel shake. Any advice or possible reason for this would be great. I would at least like to be knowledgeable when speaking to the bmw service garage.
Thanks for all your help and I hope to keep this very clean and fun to drive late model bmw in top shape.
Cody