dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Can anybody help me with an owners/repair/service manual for an early e12? I can't find one and need to know a few things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2002 1 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Have you seen this site http://www.firstfives.org/ ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Cheers, am now aiting for my account to authorized on there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Also talk to Tony here http://www.tonybmw.co.uk He has a great knowledge of E12s This is pretty big but will help with chasing parts as far as using parts from E28/E21/E24 Mods will probably tell me off for it being so big lol. PART NAME DONOR CAR MODELS NOTES: ENGINE PARTS: Fuel Injectors (75-78 only) E23 77only 1,S E24 77 only 1,S Fuel Injectors (79-81 only) E23 80-81 1,S E24 80-81 1,S Euro E23, E24 79-80 1,S Aux. Air Valve (75-78 only) E24 77 only 1,S Aux. Air Valve (80-81 only) E23 80-81 1,S E24 80-81 1,S Thermal time switch E23 - All 1,S E24 - All 1,S E28 - All 1,S E30 - All 1,S Fuel injection coolant sensor E23 77-84 1,S E28 - 528e 82-3/87 1,S E28 - 533i 83-84 1,S E30 - 318i 84-85 1,S E30 - 325(not "I") 84-88 1,S Fuel injection relay (79-81 only) E23 78-81 1,S E24 79-81 1,S Cold start valve E23, E24, E28 82-88 1,S Fuel pressure regulator (78-81 only) E23 78-81 1,S E24 78-81 1,S Air flow meter (77-78 only) E23 77-79 1,S E24 77-79 1,S Air flow meter (79-81 only) E23 80-81 1,S E24 80-81 1,S Water pump E3 - All 1,S (verify fan clutch type below) E9 - All 1,S E23 78-79 1,S E24 - 77-79 1,S Fan clutch (new style-large bolt) E21 323i Euro 1,S (BMW made a running design change E23 78-79 1,S between 79-81. If you have the old E24 77-79 1,S style small bolt clutch, you should update to new style. It requires an new fan blade and water pump PART NAME DONOR CAR MODELS NOTES: Fan blade (new style) E21 323i Euro 1,S E23 78-87 1,S E24 77-87 1,S E28 - All 1,S Auxiliary Fan E23 - All 1,S E24 - All 1,S E28 - All 1,S E30 - All 1,S 91 deg. Fan switch E21 - All except 323i 1,S E23 - All 1,S E24 6/82-86 1,S E28 - ALL 1,S 99 deg. Fan switch E21 - All except 323i 1,S E23 - All 1,S E24 6/82-86 1,S E28 - All 1,S 82 deg. Fan switch E21 - All except 323i 2,U (minor filing of contacts required. Replaces 91 E23 - All 2,U deg. Put 91 deg in place of 99 deg.) E24 6/82-86 2,U E28 - All 2,U Radiator (76-81 only) E24 77-82 1,S (verify auto. or manual trans.) Radiator Cap E10 - All 1,S E21 - All 1,S E24 - All 1,S A/C Compressor E23 - All 1,S (verify r12 or r134) E24 - All 1,S E28 - All except 528e 1,S E32 88-92 735i 1,S E34 89-93 535i 1,S A/C Evaporator (79-81 only) E24 77-82 1,S A/C dryer (77-81 only) E24 77-82 1,S Engine mounts (2 required) E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E24 77-82 1,S Cylinder head E23 - All 1,S (note: only use head with casting stamp '81 or E24 - All 1,S later) E28 - All except 528e 1,S 3.3 or 3.5 liter short block E23 - All 2,U E24 - All 2,U E28 - All 2,U 3.5L 182 h.p. engine w/Motronic E23 w/M30 3.5 5,U E24 w/M30 3.5 except Euro 5,U E28 w/M30 3.5 5,U 3.5L 208 h.p. engine w/Motronic E32 w/M30 89-93 5,U E24 w/M30 89-93 5,U Rocker arms any M30 engine 1,S Rocker shafts any M30 engine 1,S Oil pump E24 77-82 1,S Alternator 55 amp (75-76 only) E3 - All 1,S Alternator 55 amp (77-78 only) E24 77 only 1,S Alternator 65 amp (79-81 only) E23 78-81 1,S (Note: could be used as an upgrade E24 78-81 1,S for 75-78, 2-3,U) PART NAME DONOR CAR MODELS NOTES: Voltage regulator (75 only - external) E3 - All 1,S E10 - All 1,S Voltage regulator (76-81 only) E21 - All 1,S E23 - All 1,S E24 - All 1,S E28 - All 1,S E32 - All 1,S E34 (535i, M5) - All 1,S Fuse box cover E23 78-80 1,S E24 78-80 1,S DRIVETRAIN: Clutch disc E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E23 78-3/84 1,S E24 78-3/84 1,S E28 except 528e 82-3/84 1,S Pressure plate E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E24 77-3/84 E28 except 528e 82-3/84 Throw out bearing E21 - All except 323i 1,S E23 - All 1,S E24 - All 1,S E28 - All 1,S E30 - All except 323i 83-3/84 1,S E34 (M20, M30, M50, M70, 3L) All 1,S E39 (M52) All 1,S Clutch master cylinder E21 - All 1,S E23 - All 1,S E24 77-82 1,S Clutch slave cylinder E21 - All 1,S E24 - All 1,S E28 - All 1,S E30 - All 1,S 5 speed transmission- Getrag 265 E23 80-81,85 4,U E24 80-81,85 4,U E24 Euro 80-82 4,U E28 528e 82 only (req "Big 6" bell housing) 4,U Transmission mount (auto & manual) E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E24 77-82 1,S Transmission mounting bracket - dual E23 5 speed (85 only) 2,U (requires 2-E28 trans. Mounts E24 5 speed (85 only) 2,U E28 535i-5 speed (85 only) 2,U Differential E3 - All 1,S,U (some cars came with limited slip or different E9 - All 1,S,U ratios than stock) E24 77-82 1,S,U E28 (82 only) 1,S,U PART NAME DONOR CAR MODELS NOTES: SUSPENSION: Front shocks (75-76 only) E24 77-6/78 1,S Front shocks (77-81 only) E24 7/78-82 1,S Rear shocks E24 77-82 1,S Front subframe E24 77-82 1,S Rear subframe E24 77-82 1,S Front strut tower mount E24 77-82 1,S Front strut housing E24 77-82 1,S Rear shock mount E24 77-82 1,S Rear A-arms E24 77-82 1,S 1,S Power steering pump (75-4/81 only) E24 77-4/81 1,S Power steering pump (5/81 - 9/91 only) E24 5/81 - 4/84 1,S E28 82-83 1,S Left & right tie rod E24 77-82 1,S Center track rod E24 77-82 1,S Left control arm E24 77-82 1,S Right control arm E24 77-82 1,S Strut stabilizer rod E24 77-82 1,S Strut stabilizer rod bushing Euro E12-M535i 80-81 1,U (mount in front of subframe, M535i part is firmer than stock U.S. e12) Front sway bar (24 mm) Euro E12-M535i 80-81 (31 35 1 113 024) 2,U Rear sway bar (18 mm) Euro E12-M535i 80-81 (33 55 1 123 945) 2,U Front inner wheel bearing E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E10 2002tii 72-74 1,S E21 77-79 1,S E24 77-6/78 1,S Front outer wheel bearing E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E10 2002tii 72-74 1,S E21 77-79 1,S E24 77-6/78 1,S Front wheel bearing seal E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E10 2002tii 72-74 1,S E21 77-79 1,S E24 77-6/78 1,S Rear inner wheel bearing E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E23 78-81 1,S E24 77-82 1,S Rear outer wheel bearing E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E23 78-81 1,S E24 77-82 1,S Rear wheel bearing seals (2) E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S E23 78-81 1,S E24 77-82 1,S PART NAME DONOR CAR MODELS NOTES: BRAKES: Front brake caliper (75-76 only) E3-All 1,S E10 2002tii 72-74 1,S Front brake caliper (77-81 only) E24 77-82 1,S Rear brake caliper E3 - All 1,S Master cylinder E3 - All 1,S (note cars before 9/78 require 2 plugs) E9 - All 1,S Booster E3 - All 1,S E9 - All 1,S Front brake hose E3 - All 1,S (Note: 4 ea. per car) E9 - All 1,S E10 - All 1,S E21 - All 1,S E23 - All 1,S E24 77-82 1,S Hand brake cables E24 77-82 1,S BODY/EXTERIOR: Hood roundel All except 8 series 1,S Euro bumpers Euro E12 4,U Left fender (front, no holes for turn signals) Euro E12 (41 35 1 820 467) 1,U (for use w/Euro front bumper/turn signal) Right fender (front, no holes for turn signals) Euro E12 (41 35 1 820 468) 1,U (for use w/Euro front bumper/turn signal) Front spoiler (BMW motorsport) Euro E12 - M535i (51 71 2 205 436) 3,U (for use w/Euro front bumper) Trunk spoiler (BMW Motorsport) Euro E12-M535i (51 71 2 205 437) 1,U Front grill - L (for headlamp washing) M535i 80-81 (51 13 1 848 355) 3,U Front grill - R (for headlamp washing) M535i 80-81 (51 13 1 848 356) 3,U Battery hold down (for headlamp wash) Euro E12-M535i (61 21 1 356 491) 2,U Headlamp wiper blade (2) Euro E12-M535i (61 63 1 356 734) 1,U (Bosch 3 398 113 078) Headlamp wiper arm (left) Euro E12-M535i (61 63 1 356 735) 1,U (Bosch 3 398 150 251) Headlamp wiper arm (right) Euro E12-M535i (61 63 1 356 735) 1,U (Bosch 3 398 150 251) Headlamp wiper motor (left) Euro E12-M535i (61 63 1 360 131) 1,U (Bosch 0 390 526 055) Headlamp wiper motor (right) Euro E12-M535i (61 63 1 360 132) 1,U (Bosch 3 398 526 054) Washer bottle (for headlamp washing) Euro E12-M535i (61 67 1 357 690) 1,U Twin washer pump (for headlamp washing) Euro E12-M535i (61 67 1 359 116) 1,U Headlamp ring - (Lt. For headlamp washing) Euro E12-M535i (63 12 1 360 614) 1,U Headlamp ring - (Rt. For headlamp washing) Euro E12-M535i (63 12 1 360 615) 1,U Fire extinguisher mntng kit (for Recaro seat) Euro E12-M535i (63 12 1 360 615) 1,U Windshield E28 - All 1,U Windshield seal E28 82-85 1,S Windshield trim E28 - All 1,S Windshield trim - black E28 - M5 1,U Rear window E28 - All 1,S PART NAME DONOR CAR MODELS NOTES: Rear window seal E28 - All 1,S Rear window trim E28 - All 1,S Rear window trim - black E28 - M5 1,U Front & rear doors E28 - All 3,U Front and rear door glass E28 - All 1,S Black outside door handles E28 - All 1,U Sunroof seals E28 - All 1,S Left and right license plate lamp E23 - All 1,S E24 - All 1,S E28 - All 1,S E30 - All 1,S Windshield washer pump (75-76 only) E21 77 only 1,S Fuel pump (in tank) E28 - All except M5 1,S Fuel pump (main, except 75-76) E23 78-87 1,S E28 - All 1,S E30 - 318i - All 1,S E30 - M3 - All 1,S E30 325 (i,e) 84-87 1,S Exhaust system (77-78 only) E24 77-79 1,S Exhaust system (79-81 only) E24 80-81 1,S INTERIOR: Rear seat E28 - All 2,U Front and rear door panels E28 - All 3,U Steering wheel E21-320is 1,U 140 MPH speedometer E3 - All 1,U (for cars w/85 MPH) E12 - early 1,U Heater valve (3/77-81 only) E24 77-82 1,S Heater blower motor E21 - All (verify correct part # if E21 is 80-83 1,S E24 - All 1,S E28 - All (verify correct part # if E28 is 528e 1,S Heater core E21 77-79 1,S E24 77-82 1,S Dome light E23 78-79 1,S E24 78-79 1,S Windshield wiper switch E24 77-78 1,S Turn signal switch (75-78 only) E24 77-78 1,S Turn signal switch (79-81 only) E24 79-82 1,S Headlight switch E10 - All 1,S E21 - All except 323i 1,S E24 77-82 1,S Fog light switch E21 - All 1,S Front window motors 93/75-78 only) E23 78 only 1,S Front window motors (79-81 only) E23 79-83 front & rear 1,S E28 82-83 1,S Rear window motors (3/75 - 81 only) E23 78 only-front & rear 1,S Glove box strap E21-All 1,S Manual window crank handle E10 - All 1,S PART NAME DONOR CAR MODELS NOTES: Manual sunroof crank handle E21 - All 1,S E23 78-87 1,S E24 77-87 1,S E28 - All 1,S E30 - All 1,S Window switches E23 78-81 1,S E24 77-82 1,S Window switches (black bezel) E23 78-81 1,U E24 77-82 1,U Front power lock motors E23 78-80 1,S E24 77-8/80 1,S Trunk lock motor (78-1/80 only) E23 78-80 1,S E24 77-2/80 1,S Trunk lock motor (2/80-81 only) E24 3/80-8/80 1,S Gas door lock motor E23 78-80 1,S E24 77-8/80 1,S Power mirror switch E21 - All 1,S (verify left only or left & right) E23 78-82 1,S E24 77-82 1,S E28 82 only 1,S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks! will contact him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rxsumo 33 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Depending on what information you are after, I might be able to assist There are generally two aftermarket manuals for the E12s, one for the 4 cylinders and baby 6s, and one for the big 6s. There were still manuals available for the 520's but you need to search for them by model designation.....have you tried Amazon.com? For engine related stuff, the engine is shared with the '02, so a 2002 manual might be useful if you cant find an E12 one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Depending on what information you are after, I might be able to assist There are generally two aftermarket manuals for the E12s, one for the 4 cylinders and baby 6s, and one for the big 6s. There were still manuals available for the 520's but you need to search for them by model designation.....have you tried Amazon.com? For engine related stuff, the engine is shared with the '02, so a 2002 manual might be useful if you cant find an E12 one. I will try track down a 2002 one. I'll give amazon.com a try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
