BMW E38 728i Sport

Back from the garage, the body control module (GM) came back as possible cause.

I doubt it’s this, as it relies on can-bus to talk to it, not to do the talking.

Might code a replacement body control module (GM) and see if it’s makes a difference.

In the meantime, I have another toy to play. E91 325i touring (pic coming).

Something to fill the gap whilst I move house, and get the 7 into the my new garage.

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@skullandbiscuits nice daily! On youtube, road and race has a really nice series fixing up his

Thanks @bobble

Little update as any 6 cylinder BMW will have some issues. I actually got this car dirt cheap from a local lady who claimed it had valve timing issues. I took the punt.....

Why have 1 working car, when you can have 2 broken old BMW's :-)

After quick diagnostics on my VM, I found a single issue in DME (engine mgmt) for intake Vanos jammed. Very common issue.... as vanos is very dependent on oil viscosity & oil pressure.

I did a quick oil change, fitted a new oil filter cage & oil filter cover, as these can effect Vanos badly and fit a new vanos solenoid. Now it is running sweet, and consider that I got myself a bargain.

Regarding the E38 everything is still pending the house move (should be in the next month).
I have a new interior coming shortly;- grey piped comforts, in very good condition, plus I will be retrofitting the rear blind.

Plan is a two-tone interior, all black with grey leather door inserts and grey front & rear seats. *Should look decent :-)

This is ace

I take your bond and raise you one.

https://youtu.be/GW11Lez4elc

Small update (things didn't turn out)

The blue 325i that I bought dirt cheap and helped me move out was sold for spares. My other half bottomed it out on a country lane and it started to leak all its coolant. I decided to fix it and during the process of buying new cooling system I accidentally reversed it in my neighbours removal truck.

The E38 I sold to a collector who has 8 of them. I had issues with my new garage, it was plenty big enough once inside, the issue was actually trying to get the 7 series inside. Suffice to say, the other half wanted it gone.

Sadly it's time to close the thread :-(

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