In a message dated 7/23/2007 7:12:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car and I saw a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, "maintained as if I'd drive it forever." Any listers out there know anything about these cars? Problem areas? Should I consider it or run away screaming? The 535s MAY BE the best driving all around 4 door sedans ever made. A friend of mine did have trouble with a sheared off oil pump drive shaft which caused rod bearing failure. I saw the drive shaft and it is long and slender, probably supposed to flex to absorb pulsations, about 5/16" hex if I recall. You might google that topic and see if it's a problem. I would suggest a nice synthetic 0W-30, as opposed to a 50 weight racing oil. Good luck, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
