Keeping the wheels going where you're steering them is definitely top on the list! Awesome to see the level of professionalism you are putting into your builds and will be looking forward to things to come!
Another great video, my E28 has also developed the front suspension shake. Upgrade on the list. I guess I should also be ready for other worn parts to make their appearance.
Thank you very much! And yes it definitely is a balancing act of "while you're in there parts" but we found the biggest culprit to be the steering components. Best of luck on the project! Let us know if we can help at all 🙏
Nice work guys, just love the E28. On a point of safety, noticed you have imperial 15 inch tyres fitted to metric alloy wheels. These originally came from factory with run flats and they do look nice. Had a friend who had the same set up, 15 inch imperial tyres on these metric alloys and the tyre blew at speed on the freeway. I believe the metrics have a different ribbed internal edge to accommodate the steel reinforced run flats so people over inflate them to keep them seated but then they overheat at speed, but hey I could be wrong! Stay safe dude! 😎👍
Hab thank you so much for the comment! I wonder if they made the style 7 wheel in metric then? We aren't aware of these wheels not being a standard size since I believe we pulled them off of an E34 honestly can't remember but regardless thank you for the insight 🙏
Great video, just stumbled upon your channel. I've owned my 84 528e for 20 years and one aspect which is often overlooked is the strut housing upper bearings. I've never heard about the synthetic oil being detrimental in Getrag manual boxes as my 84 came filled with Mobil sch630, but I've been using redline synthetic gearbox lubricant for years and find it incredible. The car is approaching 250 thousand miles and still going strong! Love you guys and your enthusiasm, thanks for the great information!
Greg thank you for joining us and watching! Definitely an overlooked part I agree, we luckily swapped to an adjustable suspension set up or else we would have done that too! You know what's crazy is that I've heard both sides regarding the oil but what I think it came down to is the rating of the oil being gl-4 or else it will cause problems. It was the first and only time I used any sort.of synthetic and it ate up the synchro gears 😅 I went in with Valvoline 80/90 and now it's good as new! Thanks again and happy driving! 👍
Great video man! Good to see some e28 content. I needa refresh my front suspension after installing coilovers too. What part numbers did you get from FCP euro? I cant seem to find any upper control arms on the their site.
Hey Brian! Thank you for the comment and the support! For whatever reason they are no longer available on FCP 😭 but the part number that I managed to find is 31121132354 (found on bimmerworld) they arent aluminum but it seems to be the only ones that could potentially available. 😬 We could help with pressing new bushings and ball joints for you if you find them! 🤘
@@superbimmerbros thanks! FCP probably tired of warrantying UCAs for e28s lol I ended up ordering some generic brand UCAs without bushings from bmaparts and bought powerflex bushing to put in
Diego thanks for the comment! The m21 e28 is such a rarity among the m20s and m30 variants we are very happy to hear that you have one! Will the normal getrag 260 mate up with it? Sounds like a sweet ride 👍
@@superbimmerbros yes it will! Do you have one to sell? The problem arrises with the flywheel. Without the euro version the tach won't work, my tach stopped working long ago.
Not yet! It has been long overdue. I actually ended up getting a bad ball joint on the front tie rod end and it made a nasty pop sound so I'm hoping to once again do the front! Rears are definitely next
Hey thanks for the comment! We always use new bolts for pans with a fresh wave lock washer. We have reused bolts in the past though and have had zero issues however we always like the fresh look of yellow zinc and the reassurance that there are healthy bolts holding those leaks in as long as possible 😁
@@superbimmerbros thanks for the explanation! I’ve read there’s different gaskets for m30 pans. Some are paper while others are cork. Which did you use?
@@thrty8street so this particular E28 was the m20b27 variant but we rebuilt a couple m30s and used cork gaskets on those. We're a huge fan of using the aviation gasket sealant on them too to help prevent those slow leaks 👍
To be completely honest the added vibration is MINIMAL. I definitely expected it to be very noisy but it feels slightly stiffer than OEM. Definitely recommend! 👍
Hey there! The brace hooks on to the bracket right behind the distributor cap. Once hooked you can raise the engine to be able to remove the subframe 😊
This getrag was out of an early E30 with the same engine platform. The swap is straight forward with the exception that there is a threaded hole next to the shift shaft. You have to plug it with a bolt or else it will leak! 😊
Keeping the wheels going where you're steering them is definitely top on the list! Awesome to see the level of professionalism you are putting into your builds and will be looking forward to things to come!
Another great video, my E28 has also developed the front suspension shake. Upgrade on the list. I guess I should also be ready for other worn parts to make their appearance.
Thank you very much! And yes it definitely is a balancing act of "while you're in there parts" but we found the biggest culprit to be the steering components. Best of luck on the project! Let us know if we can help at all 🙏
Nice work guys, just love the E28. On a point of safety, noticed you have imperial 15 inch tyres fitted to metric alloy wheels. These originally came from factory with run flats and they do look nice. Had a friend who had the same set up, 15 inch imperial tyres on these metric alloys and the tyre blew at speed on the freeway. I believe the metrics have a different ribbed internal edge to accommodate the steel reinforced run flats so people over inflate them to keep them seated but then they overheat at speed, but hey I could be wrong! Stay safe dude! 😎👍
Hab thank you so much for the comment! I wonder if they made the style 7 wheel in metric then? We aren't aware of these wheels not being a standard size since I believe we pulled them off of an E34 honestly can't remember but regardless thank you for the insight 🙏
Great video, just stumbled upon your channel. I've owned my 84 528e for 20 years and one aspect which is often overlooked is the strut housing upper bearings. I've never heard about the synthetic oil being detrimental in Getrag manual boxes as my 84 came filled with Mobil sch630, but I've been using redline synthetic gearbox lubricant for years and find it incredible. The car is approaching 250 thousand miles and still going strong! Love you guys and your enthusiasm, thanks for the great information!
Greg thank you for joining us and watching! Definitely an overlooked part I agree, we luckily swapped to an adjustable suspension set up or else we would have done that too!
You know what's crazy is that I've heard both sides regarding the oil but what I think it came down to is the rating of the oil being gl-4 or else it will cause problems. It was the first and only time I used any sort.of synthetic and it ate up the synchro gears 😅 I went in with Valvoline 80/90 and now it's good as new! Thanks again and happy driving! 👍
Nice work on the E28.
Keep it up!
Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪.
Hello! Your support means a lot! We will be bringing more content as we progress 😀
E28 love!
Gonna be getting lots more love in the coming videos! 😊
Great video man! Good to see some e28 content. I needa refresh my front suspension after installing coilovers too. What part numbers did you get from FCP euro? I cant seem to find any upper control arms on the their site.
Hey Brian! Thank you for the comment and the support! For whatever reason they are no longer available on FCP 😭 but the part number that I managed to find is 31121132354 (found on bimmerworld) they arent aluminum but it seems to be the only ones that could potentially available. 😬 We could help with pressing new bushings and ball joints for you if you find them! 🤘
@@superbimmerbros thanks! FCP probably tired of warrantying UCAs for e28s lol I ended up ordering some generic brand UCAs without bushings from bmaparts and bought powerflex bushing to put in
I cant wait to swap a manual into my e28. I want to free the beautiful M21 turbo diesel that came in my 524td and find out what it can do!
Diego thanks for the comment! The m21 e28 is such a rarity among the m20s and m30 variants we are very happy to hear that you have one! Will the normal getrag 260 mate up with it? Sounds like a sweet ride 👍
@@superbimmerbros yes it will! Do you have one to sell? The problem arrises with the flywheel. Without the euro version the tach won't work, my tach stopped working long ago.
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Did you ever end up doing the rears on the e28?
Not yet! It has been long overdue. I actually ended up getting a bad ball joint on the front tie rod end and it made a nasty pop sound so I'm hoping to once again do the front! Rears are definitely next
Oh man, glad you got that sorted. Eagerly waiting for the next e28 video!@@superbimmerbros
Did you need to use new bolts for the oil pan when replacing the gasket?
Hey thanks for the comment! We always use new bolts for pans with a fresh wave lock washer. We have reused bolts in the past though and have had zero issues however we always like the fresh look of yellow zinc and the reassurance that there are healthy bolts holding those leaks in as long as possible 😁
@@superbimmerbros thanks for the explanation! I’ve read there’s different gaskets for m30 pans. Some are paper while others are cork. Which did you use?
@@thrty8street so this particular E28 was the m20b27 variant but we rebuilt a couple m30s and used cork gaskets on those. We're a huge fan of using the aviation gasket sealant on them too to help prevent those slow leaks 👍
@@superbimmerbros One last question - any idea how many oil pan bolts I will need? I checked realoem but it does not show how many I need to order.
How's the new poly mounts feeling? Do you feel a difference in terms of stiffness or increased vibrations?
To be completely honest the added vibration is MINIMAL. I definitely expected it to be very noisy but it feels slightly stiffer than OEM. Definitely recommend! 👍
@@superbimmerbros Thanks! I will think about going poly as well when I do mine.
What is the purpose of that red engine brace tool you used under the hood at the begining?
Like you said, it braces the engine.
When the front subframe comes out, there is no more support for the engine.
@@e28forever30 ah ok that makes sense! Where on the engine is it actually being held?
Hey there! The brace hooks on to the bracket right behind the distributor cap. Once hooked you can raise the engine to be able to remove the subframe 😊
@@superbimmerbros Thanks! This info will come in handy when I do my front refresh like you did.
We're happy to hear that! Let us know if you have any questions along the way 👍
Which getrag did you put in there?
This getrag was out of an early E30 with the same engine platform. The swap is straight forward with the exception that there is a threaded hole next to the shift shaft. You have to plug it with a bolt or else it will leak! 😊
where do i get one of those respect your elders shirt?