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hi all, i recently purchased my dream car the e28 m5, its in need of some tlc, my first job is the timing chain replacement, does anyone know of a recomended specialist in scotland who can carry out the work or is it bmw only, car is build number 148 zinnobar red with black leather, hope someone can help...
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Posted: 12-October-2007 at 11:08 |
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Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the forum
 Try Davy at BM Motors Law Village on: 01698 375146 He's a wizard with BMW's.. |
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Posted: 12-October-2007 at 12:17 |
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Welcome aboard
 Assuming it was you I chatted to yesterday, glad to see you made it here 
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Posted: 12-October-2007 at 15:06 |
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Congrats mate, as Rossi says BM Motors, the have been lokking after my E30 M3's for the past 9/10 years and are brilliant.
Hope to see it at some of our meets, Where are you in Scotland? |
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hi guys. thanks for the response, yes it was me you spoke to yesterday duncan
 i,m based in galashiels in the borders, i spoke to davy at bm motors and he advised me that he does,nt have the tool for the timing chain job, if anyone knows anywhere that can do it please advise otherwise its off to eastern bmw....
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Posted: 12-October-2007 at 18:55 |
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that'd be where the braw lad and lass reside..PM sent
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Posted: 13-October-2007 at 01:07 |
Hmmmm.........interesting. He did mine. See www.bigcoupe.com You're certain that he understands that it's an E28 M5 and not a later one? Edited by m3Cecotto |
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Posted: 13-October-2007 at 18:31 |
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hi, yes i,m sure i mentioned its an e28 m5, will give him another call on monday to check, when did he replace the chain in your m6?
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Posted: 13-October-2007 at 19:41 |
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Boxer, try these also: Bellingham Motors or a bit further.. Prestige German Cars or even further.. A.W.Autotech
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Posted: 13-October-2007 at 22:55 |
About 18 months ago. He needed a bit of persuasion, but did it in the end. What all needs done to your car? Have you found BMW5.co.uk, M5Board.com and MyE28.com? There are also a good few E28 sympathisers on Bigcoupe.com Edited by m3Cecotto |
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Posted: 14-October-2007 at 16:28 |
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hi the car needs a major service and of course the chain done, bodywork wise it needs two wings and maybe a new bonnet , the drivers side rear arch needs sorting too, its generally ok though just needs some tlc to bring up to scratch, its mot,d till august next year and taxed so it on the road byut only take it out occasionally till works done, not sure when it was last serviced as it stood for 8 months before i bought it, drove it up from london when i bought it tho and was ok,
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Posted: 14-October-2007 at 16:30 |
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by the way, hopefully get the work done soon..thanks rossi, will give them garages a ring,
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Posted: 14-October-2007 at 17:27 |
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Photos? Rare car and very rare in Scotland - only a handful up here.
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Posted: 14-October-2007 at 18:42 |
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Previous:
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Posted: 14-October-2007 at 19:57 |
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that's the one I could'nt find..lol nice goin' Pete |
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Posted: 14-October-2007 at 20:57 |
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hi, thanks everyone for all the advice, the e28 m5 is very rare and i promise to post pics a.s.a.p, regards all, martin
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Posted: 17-October-2007 at 13:07 |
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hi all, some updates on timing chain, i,ve contacted a few of the garages listed, a w autotech in aberdeen can do it but its £3500 !! also prestige and german in the north east can do work for £1750 including an inspection 11 service, does anyone have any knowledge of this place? has had any work done on there car there? the chap i spoke to told me you don,t need to take the cylinder head off to do the chain, you take sump ond timing chain cover off, does this sound right? any views and advice would be welcome.... regards, martin
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Posted: 17-October-2007 at 19:37 |
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The parts are about £900. It can be done without taking the head off.
Just make sure you buy a crank nut. It's not rocket scence or particularly complicated. Remember, this is 1970s engineering - state of the art for then, but 1970s nonetheless. Any decent "old school" mechanic shouldn't really have too much difficulty doing the job and I'd expect you to be paying £1500 - £2000 all in, including parts. You shouldn't need to travel to Aberdeen and at £3500, they may be able to do it, but they don't want to. I'll bet Eastern would do it for less than that. Did you ask Davy again? Edited by m3Cecotto |
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Posted: 17-October-2007 at 20:50 |
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Boxer, why not post a thread in the North East section of the forum asking if anyone has dealt with them for reassurance.. Prestige and German website here This company is also advertised in the BMWCC mag as offering preferential rates for BMWCC members. Apparently run by a BMW Master technician. I'd give Davy at BM Motors another call tho..just to make sure
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Posted: 17-October-2007 at 21:01 |
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m3Cecotto, a log in is required for your link..
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