I have just been asked this question but the parts lists don't list the
differences just different part numbers so there is a difference but what is it?
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I've just learned from Don with ...

my 95 740i will not stay started...after checking the fuel pump,the
relay,and fuse..it seems as if its not getting any gas...any help...?

I can check tubes and wires visually but I do not have any diagnostic
equipment.  I am due for the Inspection II soon and I don't mind having
the oil changed.  I can change spark plug wires and visually check
stuff.

wow have you seen what variety of plugs are out there?  I was looking for
some for my E38, the manual reccomends NGK, I looked at Bosch and NGK but
there's platinum, platinum2, platinum+4, iridium, iridium extreme and
iridium1x - does anyone know what's best or because the ...

This may be a silly question but how hot would you expect the engine to run?
I have a brand new 320i (my first BMW) which is running perfectly and with
no warning lights but after a drive in the rain today I noticed some light
steam coming off the hood / bonnet.  When I ...

once a week or so the tranny (automatic) downshifts as if it is being
ran with the downshift switch (underneath the gas pedal) is engaged.
Shifts at high rpm's and wont go into overdrive.  I replaced the
switch, no luck still does it every now and then.  It is also starting

BMW E38 V8 740i RHD
The High level brake lamp as fitted to later models - 1996> used a regular 21W
incandecent bulb.
However the earlier models did not have this fitted and mine came with an

I live in the UK and as you all know winter is coming round, and im
dreading the thought of driving around with only my soft top to keep
the cold out! Plus I want to protect the top from colour fade and
anything else the UK winter may throw at it.

I just got my car back from the mechanic and they are tellling me that my
issues with a bad Idle when its cold are due to the VANOS in my 99' 528i
going bad and its $1200 to replace it.
Now. They "unplugged" the VANOS they told me, so it wont cause any damage to

I recently aquired a 1994 bmw 525 td and everytime I pull away the engine
stalls unless I rev the engine. The engine seems to become a tiny bit
unstable when just coming off idle. Otherwise the car runs fine with no
problems. The car has 150k on the clock with full service history. ...

I'm trying to flush the coolant system in my 95 525i but I'm having
alot of trouble finding the block drain plug. I was told it is on the
passenger/header side of the engine under the #6 cylinder, is it
obstructed by another component? Need more detail to find the plug,

Looks like I need a new cat on my U.S.-spec Z3 1.9.
The OE looks like $1395, and I'm not going to pay that.
The design appears to be an integrated cat and muffler, which doesn't
lend itself to a universal replacement.

I'm considering buying a Z4.  Given the rather high pricetag I'm
considering buying a CPO auto to protect myself from high repair bills
for a couple of years.  
I see that CPO offers 6Yr, 100K coverage.

i have a 1987 325is that i bought a turbo kit for (or at least i thought so)
through my own error i had actaully purchased a e36 turbo (easily adapted)
kit,. now everything can be made to work except one thing. the exhaust
manifold does not match up by bolt pattern of course. now ...

I just received my 2007 BMW 328 coupe.  I was under the impression that
all new BMW's have an adapter or interface for the connection of an
iPOD.  Can someone please let me know what i need to do or buy in order
to connect my iPOD to my stereo so that I can control the iPOD through