Other useful links

Collected by the backyard hack mechanic Sean750
Document history
10 Sep 2004: added tranny rebuild link:
11 May 2004: removed some dead links, added DJ-Overdose's hell on wheels
12 Sep 2003: removed some dead links, added BMW antennas and 735i buyers FAQ
... (several changes)
24 Dec 2002 initial version

Some websites only dedicate 1 or 2 pages to the E32, or displaying just some (usefull) partial information about this car or technique. These mentioned links proved their value to me:

• Rebuilding the ZF4HP22 automatic transmission - great story, great pictures
• Buying guide: E32 '97-'94 -- a truly terrific PDF buyers guide for the 735i. Great info, we couldn't explain it any better.
• BMW antennas -- good information about the in-glass antenna in the rear glass and signal amplifier in the C-pillar
• What you need to know about Engine Oils -- just everything you wanted to know about engine oil, but where afraid to ask...great article
• BMW VIN decoder -- a REALLY nice VIN decoder, checked several cars with it, check it out
• A collection of various 7er links -- some nice miscellenous technical links (some German)
• How to swap a BMW V12 into a lamborghini -- nice to know if your next car will be a lambo
• BMW option codes -- summary of available factory options (all models)
• BMW diagnostic trouble codes -- DME fault codes, SRS (airbag) fault codes, EGS (transmission) codes (check this out!!!!!!)
• Road test BMW 750iL -- nice scanned article from Car & Driver magazine dated April 1988
• The BMW nikasil issue -- everything you want to know about the infamous nikasil short block (for v8 and some L6 owners)
• The M60 Engine Test FAQ -- more nikasil information
• What's wrong with the V8? -- and even more nikasil information, with casting numbers to identify your short block
• Darth Vader -- nice modified (and souped up) '89 750iL
• Bosch MOTRONIC secrets -- connector diagrams/fuel maps/ignition maps
• micro filter replacement -- just where is that thing located?
• wiring diagrams 750i(L) -- russian site with some helpfull wiring diagrams
• wiring diagrams 735i(L) -- russian site with some helpfull wiring diagrams
• Philly Bob's advice about buying a used 750 -- check this out before you buy this space shuttle on wheels
• available pentosin fluids & data diagram -- more on the hydraulic fluid Pentosin
• cracking around the door plate -- this problem sometimes occurs
• A/C retrofit guide -- another site about a/c retrofitting, but no BMW specific info
• How to replace a BMW headliner (sunroof)-- originally for the 5 series, but 7 series procedure is identical
• Oxygen sensor (02 sensor) functioning/info/testing -- great article about the secrets of the oxygen sensor incl. testing procedure
• Nice explanation how the heating system works (org. E34, also applicable for the E32)
• 4HP22/4HP24 transmission parts diagram & oil tips
• Loss of reverse -- ZF 5HP30(A5S 560Z) transmission (740 only)
• VIN decoding -- simple VIN decoding
• ZF4HP22 transmission exploded view & parts list (other models except v8 models)
• ZF4HP24 transmission exploded view & parts list (750 transmission only)
• OBC hidden features -- late model OBC & resetting service indicator lights
• Important article about R-12/R-134a airco conversions, retrofit kits and compressor compatibility (BMW)
• How to synchronise the DK motors (750 only) ... don't we all just love this procedure
• Very nice article about purchasing a second-hand (pre-owned) 1988 750iL (Autospeed)
  
• DJ Overdose's Hell on wheels -- Modified 750iL Highline with 408 bhp and 582 bhp with N2O.
  
• E32 Underground - E32 discusion forum run by E32 owners.
  
• AFM Adjustment for 'Big 6' (M30) Engines
  
• Read About John's 735i Turbo
  

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