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

~ Robert Bentley (Editor)

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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 Publishers (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0837603188
• ISBN-13: 978-0837603186
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #377,799 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great drawings practical detailed, easy to use & understand., October 27, 1998

By A Customer

This is a great book. Well laid out with fabulous line drawings that actually let you understand the repair. Suitable even for relatively unskilled mechanics. Good tips and very easy to use. Contains more information than any other manual out there for these cars. I recommend it even if you never work on your car since it helps you understand it better and with its handy diagnostic tables will let you prediagnose problems and keep your mechanic honest. Buy it if you have an E28 5 series. It doesn't cover the M5 though.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bentley manuals are the best, February 13, 2009

By	C. Mitchell "fo" (AU) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There are no better manuals for the BMW DIY enthusiast. Bentley manuals provide detailed and precise instructions for almost any and every serviceable part of your BMW. I also have the bentley for my E34 and it is just as good!

Highly recommended.