gjgregory

Thanks Glenn, I'd have to put the car back together to get it to you. so that might not be an option at this stage, unless I remove the whole wheel carrier. I'm not far away so I'll see how I go.

Cheers,

Got it sorted. I managed to whip up a tool using stuff from Bunnings and it worked a treat.

Yes you do need special tools. If you dont do it correctly you can damage the alluminium carrier. We can do it for you... sorry I dont lend out our specialist tools

Thanks Glenn, I'd have to put the car back together to get it to you. so that might not be an option at this stage, unless I remove the whole wheel carrier. I'm not far away so I'll see how I go.

Cheers,

Hi all.

I'm in the process of replacing all the control arms, bushings, etc, in my 740, starting with the rear. Have replaced both control arms but am stuck when it comes to removing the ball joint in the , which are completely stuffed (a bit of a surprise really because everything else is not too bad).

I'm trying to find some stuff to make a tool, but does anyone have the bmw tool to remove them, or something similar? Would really like to borrow it for a day if possible.

See Tool A in this link to see what I need: http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/50230

Thanks in advance!

Gavin

Yeah - I still love the E32 and will probably never let it go. Still looks good, but I wanted something younger and a bit more economical. The 740 doesn't have the low down torque of the 750 when towing though.

You weren't out at Maratai last week pullimg your boat? Along omana beach area were you? Those mags on the E32 look distintive and I'm sure I saw a gold E32 out there last week??? I can't remember if it was a 750 though.

Hi Bezzal. Yeah that was me. Took the dinghy out for the first time in ages. Looks a bit rediculous behind the 750 though

Some pics...

Hi there.

Just registered after googling and reading about Jap radio conversions in the forum.

I've had a 1991 E32 750iL for about 6 years and recently upgraded (up?) to a 1997 E38 740i. Still have the 750 and it's in way too good condition to sell for what I'd get for it, so it's now my "weekend" driver and boat tow. Bit of a tight squeeze to fit them both in the garage though...

I do most of my own work on the cars unless time or tools become an issue. Here's what I can remember:

e32:

Intake manifold gaskets

Brake disks & pads

Self levelling strut recond.

Water pump

Radiator

Lower oil pan gasket

Throttle body recond.

MAF

Rocker cover gaskets

Plugs

Replaced entire exhaust system with orig.

e38:

Waterpump

Brake disks

MAF

The 740 ran like a shocker when I picked it up but is now running very smoothly, with just a little hesitation when cold until it warms up for about 30 seconds - still working on that!