Re: E34 535i

[MBrown1003@xxxxxxx]

Bill:

I'm reasonably sure that the 3.5l engine on the E34s used a timing belt.  If 
so, make sure it was changed sometime between 60k miles and when you got it.  
The alternative is lots of expensive pistons meeting lots of expensive 
valves.  :-(

                               => Mitch

In a message dated 06/11/2001 9:03:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 10:37:34 EDT
> From: BnglowBill@domain.elided
> Subject: E34 535i
> 
> I just bought a 92 535i 5-speed with about 73K on it.  It was from a 
> reputable BMW dealer near me and seemed to check out fine on the test drive 
> and inspection.  Anything special I should look out for?
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> Bill
> Grand Prairie, Texas

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