Things to look for in a e34 540?

[416stroker]

Im looking for a e34 540 car is there anything to look out for specifically?

I know about the cylinder wall problem thats all.

[naplesE30]

maint records, thrust arm bushings, make sure if its an auto reverse engages quickly and properly(usually the first sign of tranny problems) if its a touring take a good look at the wiring at the rear hatch as it can be a nightnamre to fix once it starts to fray. Do a cluster check to make sure mileage is correct. Push in the button on the right side of cluster, while holding in button turn ignition to on position. Cluster will go through aa series of checks and display the vin of the car the cluster came with. Thats all i can think of off the top of my head.

[416stroker]

O I will do all that all the cars im looking at are autos so thats good to know


Mainly im leaning to a 540it auto car. I look at my other option. Today a 540I auto sadly.

But its old folks owned so it could be a good car its a 1 owner

[Kovs]

Mainly im leaning to a 540it auto car. I look at my other option. Today a 540I auto sadly.

They never made a 540iT for the states. If you want a V8 in an E34 touring, it has to be the 530iT.... I would try and find one with a blown motor / trans and swap it out for a M30B35 with a 5 speed.

[416stroker]

Yes I ment a 530it

[Jean]

530i are not even worth it unless it's a clean body/interior.... m60b30 is a turd.
540i auto kills it, look for manual man!

v8s = leaking valley covers, (requires removal of harness/fuel rail/intake manifold) to do water pump/o-rings/gaskets etc. Leaking power steering/boxes.

All e34s suffer from shitty front suspension/steering components
Shitty door panels and some with shitty headliners
LOTS AND LOTS of electrical components in the AC/Heater system

But they make awesome DD cars.

[mikeedler]

didn't read the rest, but worn supension, and brittle plastic and rubber.

[TimR]

Make absolutly sure the intake manifold & pullies looks original, untouched, if it had a supercharger and it was removed to sell these would show signs of removal ETC

[StereoInstaller1]

530i are not even worth it unless it's a clean body/interior.... m60b30 is a turd.
540i auto kills it, look for manual man!

v8s = leaking valley covers, (requires removal of harness/fuel rail/intake manifold) to do water pump/o-rings/gaskets etc. Leaking power steering/boxes.

All e34s suffer from shitty front suspension/steering components
Shitty door panels and some with shitty headliners
LOTS AND LOTS of electrical components in the AC/Heater system

But they make awesome DD cars.

Fixed your post

[StereoInstaller1]

530i are not even worth it unless it's a clean body/interior.... m60b30 is a turd.
540i auto kills it, look for manual man!

v8s = leaking valley covers, (requires removal of harness/fuel rail/intake manifold) to do water pump/o-rings/gaskets etc. Leaking power steering/boxes.

All e34s suffer from shitty front suspension/steering components
Shitty door panels and some with shitty headliners
LOTS AND LOTS of electrical components in the AC/Heater system

But they make awesome DD cars.

'nother fix

[CleanAzzE30z]

Did the 3L V8s not have the Nikasil problem? My brain is so full of random BMW facts that some are pushed out like a constipated turd.

[Jean]

Luke - lol

Make absolutly sure the intake manifold & pullies looks original, untouched, if it had a supercharger and it was removed to sell these would show signs of removal ETC

Or that could actually be a good sign that someone bothered to replace the old gaskets.....

Did the 3L V8s not have the Nikasil problem? My brain is so full of random BMW facts that some are pushed out like a constipated turd.

Yep.

[Van Westervelt]

Did the 3L V8s not have the Nikasil problem? My brain is so full of random BMW facts that some are pushed out like a constipated turd.

They did as well. All m60s suffered this sadly.

[Jean]

But m62s did not, easy upgrade ;)

[416stroker]

Ok I passed on the 540 the car had a weird stumble.
It fellt like a jerky trans.

Tomarrow I sealed the deal on a 525it