re:7-series manual

["David Wiest" <WiestD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Maurice Watts wrote:

>I have not seen very much info on older 7 series models.  I don't 
>know whether that's good or bad.  Is there a manual on these?  I 
>have an '84 733i.  It has a few little problems and I would like to 
>fix them myself.  Any body out there know where I can find posts 
>dealing with the big ones?  Appreciate any help. Thanks
>Maurice Watts

A friend and I recently (October) got '83 733i's (E23).  I looked for 
a manual at the local parts store and several mail-order and on-line 
services. All I could find were a Chilton's covering all models 
1970-1988 and a Haynes.  Since I have been dissatisfied with Haynes 
manuals for other makes, I didn't bother with it for BMW.  It seems 
that Bentley's is the most highly regarded aftermarket manual, but I 
don't think there is one for the 7s.  I have found my friend's 
5-series Bentley to be useful sometimes in filling in the gaps from 
the Chilton's.  I have found the Chilton's to be worth the $24.95 
(might be able to find at t discount -- I didn't try).

Some websites you might want to check include:
www.BreszLand.com/bmw7-er
www.bimmer.org/7series/messages
If anyone knows of others, I would be happy to heatr about them also. 
 The only way I could afford to run this car is to buy it cheap 
(accomplished) and do lots of DIY (working so far).  Worth all the 
effort!

Dave Wiest 
Own or involved with
3 X 1983 733i
1 X 1983 533i
Considering :
4 X 528i junkers to make 1 or 2 running ones (subject of a later 
post)

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