May 79 build
i was under the impression that the e12 changed to 5 speed with the '79 model ... when the engine was dropped from 3.0L to 2.8L
all years of the 530i ('75 to '78) were 4 speeds ... the 528i started in '79 and was only a 3 year run the e28 - 528e started in '82 with the 533i starting in '83.
all years of the 530i ('75 to '78) were 4 speeds ... the 528i started in '79 and was only a 3 year run the e28 - 528e started in '82 with the 533i starting in '83.
I know that many '79's were automatics in the US. similar to the approach of the 733i introduction to the US (in '78) ... all were autos. unfortunately i threw away my e12 blue manuals and i can't look it up ... but you are probably right about the e12 changing in 1980 to a 5 speed. i know the '78 was a 530i as i should have bought one (in granatrot) rather than the topazbraun '79 automatic.
@Markos, in this case i think you mean 630 to 633's as 635's didn't hit the Americas until later.
Jay, 533i's had a 265 - 5 speed, but no speedo drive.
Good discussion. I am referring to 1978 euro 635’s with a G265/5. I don’t look for US e24’s, but I regularly look for my undelivered dog-leg. Thanks Bob Beverly!
I hadn’t heard that the 533i had a G265. It is documented on mye28 that it was a 260. This FAQ is pretty helpful, and has had many eyes on it:
Good discussion. I am referring to 1978 euro 635’s with a G265/5. I don’t look for US e24’s, but I regularly look for my undelivered dog-leg. Thanks Bob Beverly!
I hadn’t heard that the 533i had a G265. It is documented on mye28 that it was a 260. This FAQ is pretty helpful, and has had many eyes on it:
Don--Are the armrests in this 528 the same as those in our Coupes? I need to replace the tan upper part under the chrome top. Please let me know if you're parting out the interior. Thanks, DrewCar is being towed to my shop this week.
Drew, I have a pass side in Tan that I pulled today from the Bav.Don--Are the armrests in this 528 the same as those in our Coupes? I need to replace the tan upper part under the chrome top. Please let me know if you're parting out the interior. Thanks, Drew
Thank you.Clock control panel pulled for our southern friend
afm, harness, afm, icv, tps pulled for Steve.
mirror pulled for 78e12
HBc has his goodies
bits from door card are glued on- no good Chris
all done- going to yard now.