RE: <E28M5>misc questions

["Jerry Chyo" <jerryc@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Alex asked:

> Question 1:  Seat relays.

Way beyond me.  I thought BMW's only used two types of relays that were both
easily had at any auto parts store.  Look under the hood and see if anything
looks familiar.

> Question 2: On the tach, right after redline, there is a little
> tiny hole in the gauge face.  Inside that hole, if you squint, you can see
a
> '13'.  What in the world is this????

One of the great mysteries of the world.  I've heard that question asked at
least a hundred times with no reply.  Let me know :^).

> Question 3: I smell gas.  When you start the car, an odor of gas appears.
> It will disappear after a while, but is apparent at first...This odor is
protruding   > from the engine compartment.

Pretty typical.  Check the fuel lines on your fuel rail.  Don't use any
other than dealer parts for this.  I've heard lot's of #5's and #6's
(cylinders)

> Question 4: Which buffoon thought up the rear leveling
> suspension?  I'm not sure if mine is working or not...but it does not leak
like it
> supposed to:-)...

The best indicator of failing rear-leveling is the rear going up and down at
a stop sign or light.  The shocks usually leak but if yours aren't you're
lucky ($250-300 each).  There are also little reservoir's attached to each
shock.  These are the usual culprits.

> Question 5:  Short shifter, who's got the best, are they worth the big
> price, who's got a used one to sell?

Get Rob's.  Go to www.uucgarage.com.

> Question 6:  Here's a silly one.  The little up/down/seek/search
> knob on my
> OE radio is missing.  Anybody got one laying around?  Didn't think so

Not silly.  I'd give you mine but it's in my 2002.  There has to be one
laying around from someone who swapped radios.

> Question 7: Bra.  Doesn't anyone make one for the E28 body?

I just saw one on ebay the other day.  Check it out.

Later.

Jerry Chyo
'88 M5
'72 tii

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