Haynes BMW 3 & 5 Series E30 E28 E34 1981-1991 Workshop Manual

Keep your BMW in perfect running order and maintain its value. Haynes shows you how and saves you money.

Step-by-step instructions clearly linked to hundreds of photos and illustrations show you how to do each job. Spanner ratings grade all tasks by difficulty and experience level. Haynes Hints give valuable tips and short-cuts that help make the job easier.

Tool Tips contain useful information such as ways of removing parts without using special tools. This Haynes Manual was written from hands-on experience, based on the stripdown and rebuild of Volkswagen Golf and Scirocco vehicles using commonly - available tools. From easy servicing jobs for the novice to difficult tasks for the expert.

Inside this Manual
• Basic Maintenance: Simple weekly checks
• Service Your Car: Step-by-step guide
• Fault finding: Pinpoint specific problems easily
• Fuel and ignition systems: Explained
• Electrical system: Fault finding and repairs
• Pass the MOT: Step-by-step test checks
• Engine: Tune-up, minor and major repairs
• Filters and fluids: Checking and renewal
• Wiring diagrams: Easy-to-follow layout
• Braking system:Safety checks and repairs
• Fully indexed

Covers 3-Series (E30) & 5-Series (E28 & E34) including Touring and Convertible:
• 3-Series (E30): 316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 325i 1983 to 1991
• 5-Series (E28): 518, 518i, 525i, 528i, 535i, M535i 1981 to 1988
• 5-Series (E34): 518i, 520i, 525i, 530i, 535i 1988 to 1991
• 1.6 litre (1596cc), 1.8 litre (1766 and 1795cc), 2.0 litre (1990cc), 2.5 litre (2494cc), 2.8 litre (2788cc), 3.0 litre (2986cc) and 3.5 litre (3430cc) SOHC

Does NOT cover models with DOHC, V8 or Diesel engines, or 4x4. For other 3- and 5-series models please see our other manuals.

• LIVING WITH YOUR BMW
  • Roadside repairs Jump starting | Wheel changing | Identifying leaks | Towing
• ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
  • Routine Maintenance and Servicing
  • Lubricants and fluids Maintenance schedule
• REPAIRS & OVERHAUL
  • Engine and associated systems Engine in-car repair procedures | Engine removal and overhaul procedures | Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems | Engine fuel systems | Emision control and exhaust systems | Starting and charging systems
  • Transmission Clutch and Driveline| Manual Transmission | Automatic Transmission
  • Brakes Braking system
  • Suspension Suspension and steering systems
  • Body equipment Bodywork and fittings
  • Electrical Body electrical systems
  • Wiring diagrams
• REFERENCE
  • Conversion factors
  • Buying spare parts
  • Vehicle identification numbers
  • General repair procedures
  • Jacking and vehicle support
  • Tools and Working facilites
  • MOT test checks
  • Fault finding
  • Glossary of technical terms