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1977 BMW E12 528

e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	Apr 27, 2017 10:12:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Picked this up a few months ago. It had been sat in storage for years. Previous owner (a mate of mine) had found it had put a new fuel tank on it, had the calipers refurbed, replaced the windscreen and driven it a bit. I swapped an 850i for it. Been doing little bits to it between other projects. So far: New leads/rotor/belts Oil and spin on oil filter conversion Updated e28 water pump, viscous and fan (original viscous was £200 - no,ta) New coolant and fuel hoses/filter Thermostat and housing NOS gear gaitor as old one was missing New indicator lenses Fresh brake fluid and coolant Valve clearances done, loose banjo bolts secured Sticky window fixed New exhaust Also gave him a bloody good clean. Just doing some suspension work atm, got some H&R's sat here, just waiting on some Bilsteins and a few bushes. It's booked in to have the carb rebuilt at Classic Heroes, not many people will touch the Solex 4a1.. She's pretty solid but has some surface rust that needs sorting. Lots of parts for this car are hard to come by now so always on the lookout. Few pics, (doing this in my phone so in the worst order possible, sorry):
	Last Edit: Apr 27, 2017 10:15:04 GMT by e28 92 NSX 77 528 83 635csi Turbo 95 540i/6

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vitessetony Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 1,055 Club RR Member Number: 114	1977 BMW E12 528 vitessetony @vitessetony Club Retro Rides Member 114
	Apr 27, 2017 10:47:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks great, Bookmarked along for the ride.


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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	Apr 27, 2017 16:06:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cheers! Few more bits arrived today. Rear Powerflex bump stops and front wheel bearings
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jelmerc31 Part of things Ja mar ik bin net benaud! Posts: 97	1977 BMW E12 528 jelmerc31 @jelmerc31
	Apr 27, 2017 18:45:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great find! I love E12's. I had a 75 528 with the twin carbs.
	1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v 1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel 1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6 1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold 1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold 1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold 1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold 1984 Nissan Patrol 3.3 D sold

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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	Apr 27, 2017 18:51:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 27, 2017 18:45:24 GMT jelmerc31 said: Great find! I love E12's. I had a 75 528 with the twin carbs. I think they're supposed to be the preferred setup. I have only seen my e12, never another but I imagine a pre facelift like yours is even harder to find. Is it still alive?
	Last Edit: Apr 27, 2017 18:51:56 GMT by e28 92 NSX 77 528 83 635csi Turbo 95 540i/6

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jelmerc31 Part of things Ja mar ik bin net benaud! Posts: 97	1977 BMW E12 528 jelmerc31 @jelmerc31
	Apr 28, 2017 17:21:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	No it's death! Take a ghuess what killed it....It was indeed a first gen with the small taillights and the oh so great looking power bulge in the hood! I still have new sheet metal for it. OEM BMW.
	Last Edit: Apr 28, 2017 17:22:35 GMT by jelmerc31 1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v 1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel 1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6 1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold 1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold 1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold 1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold 1984 Nissan Patrol 3.3 D sold

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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	Apr 30, 2017 18:25:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 28, 2017 17:21:58 GMT jelmerc31 said: No it's death! Take a ghuess what killed it....It was indeed a first gen with the small taillights and the oh so great looking power bulge in the hood! I still have new sheet metal for it. OEM BMW. That'd be rust then! Sheet metal as in panels..?
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jelmerc31 Part of things Ja mar ik bin net benaud! Posts: 97	1977 BMW E12 528 jelmerc31 @jelmerc31
	May 2, 2017 10:37:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yes. www.flickr.com/gp/132701765@N08/3DRNn5
	1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v 1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel 1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6 1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold 1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold 1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold 1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold 1984 Nissan Patrol 3.3 D sold

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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	May 12, 2017 16:20:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 2, 2017 10:37:29 GMT jelmerc31 said: Yes. www.flickr.com/gp/132701765@N08/3DRNn5 Oh, nice! Are you in the states though..?
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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	May 12, 2017 16:21:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Some more shiney stuff has arrived!
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jelmerc31 Part of things Ja mar ik bin net benaud! Posts: 97	1977 BMW E12 528 jelmerc31 @jelmerc31
	May 12, 2017 17:12:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 12, 2017 16:20:22 GMT e28 said: May 2, 2017 10:37:29 GMT jelmerc31 said: Yes. www.flickr.com/gp/132701765@N08/3DRNn5 Oh, nice! Are you in the states though..? No the Netherlands
	1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v 1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel 1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6 1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold 1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold 1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold 1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold 1984 Nissan Patrol 3.3 D sold

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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	May 13, 2017 12:03:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bit more done today
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SmokeEm South East . Posts: 3,303	1977 BMW E12 528 SmokeEm @smokeem
	May 13, 2017 12:39:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's lovely. I once saved an E12 518 from being scrapped. Knocked on every door within 200m of where it was left to rot under a tree. Got it cheap, shoved a clutch in it and it served me well for a year. Roof was rusty as hell from the tree sap but I still loved it. Swapped it for an E28 520i. The bit I'm amazed with is that you swapped an 8 series for it! Always wanted one but never had the bottle to buy one. Never meet your heroes they say!
	96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold

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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	May 13, 2017 13:34:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 13, 2017 12:39:31 GMT SmokeEm said: That's lovely. I once saved an E12 518 from being scrapped. Knocked on every door within 200m of where it was left to rot under a tree. Got it cheap, shoved a clutch in it and it served me well for a year. Roof was rusty as hell from the tree sap but I still loved it. Swapped it for an E28 520i. The bit I'm amazed with is that you swapped an 8 series for it! Always wanted one but never had the bottle to buy one. Never meet your heroes they say! That's great. Is it still going? The 8 series is an odd one. I've had 3 and they were all different, 4.4, 4.0 and 5.0. They are real headturners but have so many little issues it does your nut in. Plus, parts are very expensive and they are an absolute boat. Also, they're not quick enough for the looks.
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Mark Posted a lot Posts: 3,825	1977 BMW E12 528 Mark @hoobs
	May 13, 2017 15:21:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's lovely. I'd be inclined to junk the Solex and get a Weber replacement though. It'll run way better and save you a few MPG. If you opt for the twin choke it'll give a bit more power too. Solex weren't great when they were new, let alone 40 years later. I imagine Classic Heroes will cost a few quid to rebuild it, assuming it's not too worn anyway. You could even go dual Weber for half sensible money. www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E9-3-0CS-M30B34-3-5L-OEM-Weber-32-36-DGAV33B1-Carburetors-Intake-Manifolds/252498072225
	Last Edit: May 13, 2017 15:25:47 GMT by Mark E36 BMW 318is saloon (rare as a hens false tooth) VW Caddy Maxi 2010 (usually full of Labradors)

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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	May 13, 2017 21:32:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 13, 2017 15:21:54 GMT Mark said: That's lovely. I'd be inclined to junk the Solex and get a Weber replacement though. It'll run way better and save you a few MPG. If you opt for the twin choke it'll give a bit more power too. Solex weren't great when they were new, let alone 40 years later. I imagine Classic Heroes will cost a few quid to rebuild it, assuming it's not too worn anyway. You could even go dual Weber for half sensible money. www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E9-3-0CS-M30B34-3-5L-OEM-Weber-32-36-DGAV33B1-Carburetors-Intake-Manifolds/252498072225 I ordered a twin Weber kit through Fritz's Bits, but none of it fit properly so had to send it back. I subsequently found out that it is possibly the only remaining original 528 with a Solex on the road in the UK, so although I realise the carb isn't ideal, I think it's worth keeping reasonably original.
	Last Edit: May 13, 2017 21:33:43 GMT by e28 92 NSX 77 528 83 635csi Turbo 95 540i/6

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Mark Posted a lot Posts: 3,825	1977 BMW E12 528 Mark @hoobs
	May 14, 2017 7:26:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'd have gone with a single Weber replacement and stuck the Solex in a cardboard box just incase you ever wanted it put back on, but I take your point.
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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	May 14, 2017 8:03:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 14, 2017 7:26:10 GMT Mark said: I'd have gone with a single Weber replacement and stuck the Solex in a cardboard box just incase you ever wanted it put back on, but I take your point. I did some research on this as it does make sense if it's toast but I came across quotes like this: "In my experience the Solex works better when marginal than a Weber 36DGES at its best. It might be worth investing a couple of hundred in the Solex before spending $500 plus for questionable alternatives" Mine idles well, it's just the secondaries that are sticky, so I reckon it's worth spending money on.
	Last Edit: May 14, 2017 8:14:26 GMT by e28 92 NSX 77 528 83 635csi Turbo 95 540i/6

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Mark Posted a lot Posts: 3,825	1977 BMW E12 528 Mark @hoobs
	May 14, 2017 11:12:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	My experience with Solex has always been the opposite. They're a way more complicated design (than Weber) and expensive to put right when they wear. I've converted a few 02's over the years and they performed better, whilst giving better mpg. Either way, I always speak with these guys and they deal in both Solex and Weber, so can hook you up no matter what you choose. www.webcon.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=1&sppp=10&Keyword=bmw&Search=Yes&category=ALL&highprice=0&lowprice=0&allwords=bmw Good luck with it anyway, it's a cracking car.
	Last Edit: May 14, 2017 11:13:19 GMT by Mark: spilling mestake E36 BMW 318is saloon (rare as a hens false tooth) VW Caddy Maxi 2010 (usually full of Labradors)

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e28 Part of things Posts: 159	1977 BMW E12 528 e28 @e28
	May 15, 2017 15:54:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cheers for that mate. Appreciate it
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