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BMW 5 & 6 Series E12 - E24 - E28 -E34 Restoration Tips and Techniques
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19,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Booklands Books |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 14.10.2012 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781855209695 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 198 |
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Beschreibungen
A wealth of restoration tips and techniques covering E12, E24, E28, E34, 5 and 6 Series BMWs built between 1972 and 1995. Covers all models from 518 to M6. Advice is given on acquiring a good BMW 5 & 6 Series model, plus tips on restoring, engines, bodywork, trim, electrics, suspension & much more.
If you have a car like this then you can save thousands as you bring it back up to specification - for your safety or as a restoration project this is the book you need.
It is now 40 years since the first BMW 5 Series went down the production lines at Dingolfing. Back in 1972, only the BMW executives with the greatest of foresight could have predicted that in 2012, the 5 Series would still be in production and still be the class leader - and it's amusing to note that the latest model - the F10 520i - is also a two litre four cylinder just as those first Fives were.
BMW occupies a unique position in the hearts of car buyers and enthusiasts for no other marque of car has such a wide fan base. From what are probably the finest range of cars in the world to an enjoyable secondhand car, through to concours events, track days to drifting championships plus huge clubs and countless forums, no other manufacturer has such a huge and diverse following as BMW. The large numbers of the first three generations of the 5 Series that still survive attest to that, and this book is aimed at owners wanting to know more and pick up some useful maintenance, repair and restoration tips.
If you have a car like this then you can save thousands as you bring it back up to specification - for your safety or as a restoration project this is the book you need.
It is now 40 years since the first BMW 5 Series went down the production lines at Dingolfing. Back in 1972, only the BMW executives with the greatest of foresight could have predicted that in 2012, the 5 Series would still be in production and still be the class leader - and it's amusing to note that the latest model - the F10 520i - is also a two litre four cylinder just as those first Fives were.
BMW occupies a unique position in the hearts of car buyers and enthusiasts for no other marque of car has such a wide fan base. From what are probably the finest range of cars in the world to an enjoyable secondhand car, through to concours events, track days to drifting championships plus huge clubs and countless forums, no other manufacturer has such a huge and diverse following as BMW. The large numbers of the first three generations of the 5 Series that still survive attest to that, and this book is aimed at owners wanting to know more and pick up some useful maintenance, repair and restoration tips.
The E12 in the USA12
E12 Overview12
Buying13
Overhauling and repair18
Carburettors25
Cooling System77
Transmission79
Clutch79
Gearboxes80
Suspension82
Steering84
Brakes85
Bodywork87
Electrics89
E12 Specifications92
Chatper 1
E2897
E28 Timeline104
The E28 In the USA105
E28 Overview106
Buying106
Engines111
Fuel system117
Cooling system, heating and air conditioning123
Transmission125
Manual gearboxes125
Front suspension131
Brakes135
Body Trim140
Body restoration141
Contents - continued
Chapter 3-E34149
The E34 in the USA154
Checking out an E34154
E34 overview156
Buying156
Overhauling and repairs - quick maintenance guide158
Transmission159
Cooling System175
Transmission180
Clutch180
Gearboxes180
Suspension184
Brakes189
Wheels and Tyres190
Bodywork191
Electrics196
E34 Specifications201
E34 M5 Specifications216
Chapter 4 E24 - 6 Series217
Wheels and Tyres218
Engine and gearbox222
Suspension and brakes222
Body223
Electrics224
The US market 6 Series215
THE ALPINA E24226
Useful addresses232
Index233
E12 Overview12
Buying13
Overhauling and repair18
Carburettors25
Cooling System77
Transmission79
Clutch79
Gearboxes80
Suspension82
Steering84
Brakes85
Bodywork87
Electrics89
E12 Specifications92
Chatper 1
E2897
E28 Timeline104
The E28 In the USA105
E28 Overview106
Buying106
Engines111
Fuel system117
Cooling system, heating and air conditioning123
Transmission125
Manual gearboxes125
Front suspension131
Brakes135
Body Trim140
Body restoration141
Contents - continued
Chapter 3-E34149
The E34 in the USA154
Checking out an E34154
E34 overview156
Buying156
Overhauling and repairs - quick maintenance guide158
Transmission159
Cooling System175
Transmission180
Clutch180
Gearboxes180
Suspension184
Brakes189
Wheels and Tyres190
Bodywork191
Electrics196
E34 Specifications201
E34 M5 Specifications216
Chapter 4 E24 - 6 Series217
Wheels and Tyres218
Engine and gearbox222
Suspension and brakes222
Body223
Electrics224
The US market 6 Series215
THE ALPINA E24226
Useful addresses232
Index233
BMW for their part have not quietly forgotten their older cars - for too many manufacturers, once a car has been discontinued and all examples sold, that tends to mark the end of any interest. BMW though have an enviable reputation for maintaining parts stocks and the fact that they still supply the majority of essential parts for a 40 year old car speaks volumes. Their BMW Classic (formerly Mobile Tradition) division is going from strength to strength and only Porsche and Mercedes Benz can equal them in terms of parts supply.
Thanks are due to so many people and BMW AG themselves for allowing the use of so much of their invaluable copyright technical information. Hopefully this book will result in more parts sales
For photos, thanks are due to Richard Baxter, Morrison Yinusa, Ian Ewen, Mark Lawless, Dan Kelly, Tony Chamberlain, Tris Foulds, Paul Wager, Craig Sterry, Matt Woods, Steve Bostock, Nick O'Kane and Derin Oloyede. Thanks are also due to Kos Loizou from the BMW Car Club for photos of his red 1986 635CSi and for pictures of the grey Motorsport Highline. Peter Walsh, Phil Crouch of CPC Performance Engineering and Parkside Garage also helped out. Also requiring a hefty mention are Dutch classic car specialists Auto Ruyl who have a healthy trade in classic BMW's and allowed us use of their E12 and E28 photos - many thanks for that.
Finally, to my late Father, Geoff Everett who was BMW GB's technical manager in 1982-4. Had it not been for that gleaming new E28 520i whispering up the gravel drive to pick me up from school in November 1982, my own passion for the blue and white propeller may never even have started.
Andrew Everett
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