Thanks for everyone's help on Chain Tensioner and Guide Replacement......

[rommel]

[1995 525i]

That's a nice ride! I still can't believe it has so many miles on the od. I guess that give me hope for mine. I bougth it a few months ago for 6K with 128k on the od. Guy took somewhat good care of it. I havel already dropped 2k into to get it where I think it should be. Hopefully I can add rims and performance parts (like an ETA chip) later. I also want to get the interior re-dyed.

Michael

[rommel]

That's a nice ride! I still can't believe it has so many miles on the od. I guess that give me hope for mine. I bougth it a few months ago for 6K with 128k on the od. Guy took somewhat good care of it. I havel already dropped 2k into to get it where I think it should be. Hopefully I can add rims and performance parts (like an ETA chip) later. I also want to get the interior re-dyed.

Michael

..........It should be similar to my JC(Thanks to you know who). My interior is also OK. Drivers seat is torn. I've got seat covers on it for now. You should not have problems achieving this mileage with proper maintenance. The M30 is a tank!! I've made it home on a 45 minute drive with no fan/alternator belt. Barely made him home with the Battery dying and car running real hot, I'd stop every 15 minutes. Temp was ok once I hit the freeway at speed.

[1995 525i]

..........It should be similar to my JC(Thanks to you know who). My interior is also OK. Drivers seat is torn. I've got seat covers on it for now. You should not have problems achieving this mileage with proper maintenance. The M30 is a tank!! I've made it home on a 45 minute drive with no fan/alternator belt. Barely made him home with the Battery dying and car running real hot, I'd stop every 15 minutes. Temp was ok once I hit the freeway at speed.

Good to know. So far I've replaced the oil and fuuel filters, added new spark plugs, replaced the rear bumper, the sawy bar links and front control arms.
Has the engine serviced too. Drives great although I still get some slight surging under hard acceleration. Other than that I love it.

[rommel]

Good to know. So far I've replaced the oil and fuuel filters, added new spark plugs, replaced the rear bumper, the sawy bar links and front control arms.
Has the engine serviced too. Drives great although I still get some slight surging under hard acceleration. Other than that I love it.

The check valve on my fuel pump went bad and that's why I installed the E39 retro. My fuel pressure checked ok. I have no problems right now. Car runs tight and fast. Knock on wood!!! I've also replace the thrust arms, swar bar links, bushings, plugs and 2nd Sach's clutch kit (200k and 350k) that I forgot to mention above.

[1995 525i]

The check valve on my fuel pump went bad and that's why I installed the E39 retro. My fuel pressure checked ok. I have no problems right now. Car runs tight and fast. Knock on wood!!! I've also replace the thrust arms, swar bar links, bushings, plugs and 2nd Sach's clutch kit (200k and 350k) that I forgot to mention above.

I'm afraid to have it looked at 'cause I just don't have the funds to fix it and if I know it needs replacing I'll have to do it. How much does it cost to replace the check valve?

[rommel]

I'm afraid to have it looked at 'cause I just don't have the funds to fix it and if I know it needs replacing I'll have to do it. How much does it cost to replace the check valve?

......I didn't want to spend a couple of hundred on the pump. The retro is very easy to install. The procedures are on Bruno's site. I not sure if this retro will fix your problem. You may have a pressure problem. Have a few drinks and have it checked out. The alcohol may aleviate some of the $$$ pain. Here is a link on the procedure. There are a lot of good info on the site if you're not familiar with it.

http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/trouble/535ihot_start.asp