BMW 5-Series: Service Manual, 1982-1988, 528e, 533i, 535i, 535is [Paperback]

Robert Bentley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0837603188 | ISBN-13: 978-0837603186 | Publication Date: October 1, 1992

BMW Repair Manual: 5 Series (E28): 1982–1988 This Bentley Manual is a comprehensive, single source of service information and specifications for BMW 5-Series (E28) cars from 1982-1988. Whether you're a professional technician or a do-it-yourself BMW owner, this manual will help you understand, maintain, and repair systems on 5-Series cars. BMW E28 Models and engines covered in this BMW repair manual:

* 528e

(B27, 2.7 liter)

* 533i

(B32, 3.2 liter)

* 535i

(B34, 3.5 liter)

* 535is

(B34, 3.5 liter) BMW E28 Transmissions covered in this BMW repair manual:

* Getrag 260

(with integral bellhousing)

* Getrag 265

(with removable bellhousing) Technical highlights:

* Complete preventive maintenance procedures from the yearly brake fluid change to resetting the oil service indicator and oxygen sensor lights. This manual tells you what to do, how and when to do it and why it's important. Many of the maintenance recommendations exceed factory-recommended service intervals and are designed to extend your BMW's service life.

* Detailed troubleshooting and repair information for these Bosch fuel injection and engine management systems: Motronic (528e, 533i, 535i, 535is) and Motronic 1.1 (528e from March 1987). This Motronic 1.1 service information is not covered in BMW's factory repair manual.

* Comprehensive Engine Management information for specific BMW 5-Series driveability problems, including troubleshooting electronically-controlled idle speed faults that are frequently misdiagnosed.

* Troubleshooting tips with fast, proven repair procedures used by BMW technicians and specialists.

* Critical updates and hard-to-find information from dealer service bulletins, such as how to replace the camshaft timing belt, sprocket and tensioner with the correct Z-127 update, and cylinder head bolt replacement on 528e models.

* Large, easy-to-read wiring schematics for major circuits, along with a full listing of ground points, connector and splice locations, and electronic component locations.

* Procedures and specifications for rebuilding engines and manual transmissions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 548 pages
• Publisher: Bentley Pub (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0837603188
• ISBN-13: 978-0837603186
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #770,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Owner Support Manual, July 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: BMW 5-Series: Service Manual, 1982-1988, 528e, 533i, 535i, 535is (Paperback)

Compared to the Haynes, this book gives excellent photographs, warnings on appropriate procedures, tool and chemicals to make the job easier and a section on easy to build test equipment to help in diagnostics.

Coupled with BMW's Mobile Tradition CDROM covering illustrations and part numbers, this book will save the owner significant repair costs over a BMW dealership service department or after-market repair facility.

This is a MUST OWN for anyone interested in becoming involved in simple maintenance or more complex tasks to reduce the cost of owning a great performing German automobile. Bentley Publishers excels over other reference print materials.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Comprehensive guide, February 8, 2008

By 

Jonathan Petterson (Wellington, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: BMW 5-Series: Service Manual, 1982-1988, 528e, 533i, 535i, 535is (Paperback)

This is an excellent manual in every respect. It is well written, with the owner-mechanic in mind, and the illustrations and diagrams are extremely clear and helpful. It provides detailed step by step instructions for testing components, which other manuals do not always give.

The only reason I do not give it 5 stars is that it only covers cars sold on the North American market. This means, for example, that it does not cover the L Jetronic fuel injection system fitted to many E28 BMWs sold in other markets (such as my own 1985 525i). For information on this system you will need to refer to either a specialist book on Bosch fuel injection systems, or the Haynes Manual covering all 3 & 5 series from 1983 to 1991 (Haynes manual 1948).

If you own any E28 and can only afford one manual, the Bentley publication is far and away the best available.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY COMPREHENSIVE!, July 25, 2010

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Mr.M - See all my reviews

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This review is from: BMW 5-Series: Service Manual, 1982-1988, 528e, 533i, 535i, 535is (Paperback)

The manual is complete with all information. Glad I spent extra money for this Bentley manual over the Haynes manual.I would reccommend this manual for anybody in a restoration project or just general maintenance. Well layed out with Very Good pictorials & easier to understand written instructions.