Maintenance Table by Vehicle

Date
Vehicle
Maintenance Title (Link to Full Post)
Summary
Docs
1987 BMW 535is
Accelerator cable replaced
Chiffon 911SC
Service Record

NYSI

Chiffon 911SC
Service Record

Oil Change 

15-50 Mobil 1

1987 BMW 325is
Left rear axle work

At the time, I noticed the car felt loose and generally unsettled in turns. The diagnosis work confirmed that the left rear axle was fairly chewed up, requiring a new axle, wheel bearing, and… more

1987 BMW 325is
4.10 LSD and Confortti chip install

This service was to install a 4.10 LSD and Jim Confortti chip as I was autocrossing the car regularly at the time. The chip is still installed, but the differential was replaced with a stock 3.73… more

1987 BMW 535is
Clutch master and clutch slave cylinder replaced
1987 BMW 325is
Fuel pump; slave cylinder; center support bearing replacement

In preparation for a weekend with Team O'Neil's driving school, several basic proactive maintenance items were addressed. In addition, the driveshaft began acting up and a replacement unit was… more

1987 BMW 535is
Shifter linkage rebuild
190E 2.3-16 Cosworth
Annual inspection

Pennsylvania State Inspection & Emissions

  • Inspection sticker #9049795 (expires 12/13)
  • Tire tread: 6/32" front, 5/32" left rear, 4/32" right rear
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1987 BMW 535is
Rear window repairs
1987 BMW 325is
Replacement of rear wheel bearings and barrel mounts

Replacement of both rear wheel bearings and rear barrel mounts with polyurethane bushings. 

1987 BMW 535is
Fuel filter replacement
1987 BMW 535is
Oil service, valves adjusted, suspension repairs

Rear brake pads, pitman arms, inner left rear axle boot, and distributor cap & rotor also replaced at this service. 

1987 BMW 325is
Shift shaft seal replacement

This repair was to address a lingering transmission fluid leak that was traced back to the shift seal. 

1987 BMW 325is
Head gasket replacement

First major job with German Motors. The 325is had a long-standing external headgasket leak that I put off for quite some time. The oil never mixed with the coolant; it just leaked a lot of oil.… more