Sounds about right to me. If you get it home and by some miracle it starts right up, then you can always send more money at a later date.

Sounds as if the harness was suffering intermittent connection or minor short circuit issues, which the German system of fuses was not protecting. ...

One time while working at a Honda dealership, I had a short on a 750 K5 that turn out to be inside the glass of the tail lamp bulb ! Now that was stra...

Very nice of you to take time and respond. I happen to be a US citizen. So, it seems that slightly different laws and rules apply to my situation. No...

I also found BMW wiring hard to understand during the first few months of ownership. But like everything else, you'll grow into it. An "acquired taste...

I understand that new laws concerning bringing vehicles into the USA have just gone into effect. So the answer may depend entirely upon your citizensh...

I use a large pair of right angle circlip pliers available at any auto parts store.

Time for a visit to the Max BMW online parts fiche to be comparing part numbers between the models. IME, anything loose enough to hear going down ...

Yes, please read the shop manual before attempting this work. You may need a heat gun or other special tools.

BMW gearboxes are not lightning-fast shifters, although the later models are much better. My adaptation to my own gearbox shift issues took about 4 mo...

The sump pressure created by 2 pistons coming together would surely push out oil if there was any type opening. I think you only have a happy coincide...

Not to confuse the issue, but if I can get on my soap box for a minute... Long time readers of my responses may recognize a distrust of most people...

Thanks Wobbly. It didn't occur to me that my cylinders ("B" Nikasil) could be out of factory spec at 30k. I have had the cylinders off of my '91 RT wi...

Welcome Aboard ! Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like you're already getting happy with your new acquisition !