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[flugzauber]

Total newcomer here. Just drove my 87 635CSi 1400 miles home.She is grand!!!!!!!!!! Could very much use pointers , most of all on how to get a reset tool, since local BMW dealer asks $ 1000.00 for #1 inspection, only payed $ 3000.00 for her. But really want to make certain that everything is as good as can be. Any info greatly appreciated

[dale]

Flugzauber Welcome!
You may purchase a Peake Reset Tool for a reasonable price from Pelican Parts, currently around $139

Peake Research R5-FCX-II Code Scan and Reset Tool, BMW 1987-2000

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/BMWM/POR_BMWM_TOOLS1_pg1.htm

Or, you can get out a piece of wire and do it your self, read how here:
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html

As long as your diagnostic connector looks like one of those in the pictures it will work.

Dale
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[flugzauber]

1987 635CSI L6

Thank you all for your very helpfull advice On another note anybody ever have a brakebooster going out? Cause my brakes are acting very odd-- scary odd! While still somewhat braking the pedal feels hard and if you push harder car pulls left and right. After tapping the brakes a couple of times softly they all the sudden work normal again. until the next time and it doesn't only do it in the morning.It is almost random. There is also this groaning sound if your take your foot slowly of the brake after you stop. I hear this sometimes in our old trucks. Needless to say I am driving veeeery gently. Even so it is a great car and here to stay

[edjack]

Bimmer magazine did a Market Update of 6, 7, and 8-series cars in the June '07 issue. They also discuss the foibles of these cars. You should buy a copy of that issue: www.bimmer-mag.com.

There is no service manual for your car, but, this one will cover many of the items: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=b794
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Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior.

[flugzauber]

Thanks for the info, I thought I was going senile, because I could not find a Manual for the 6-Series anywhere. How interchangeable are spec. parts etc. from 7 Series to 6 Series? I am in Nomansland for older BMW's here, I have never seen a 2002 or 6-Series 3.0 l coupe etc. and once in a great while a 7-Series. Everything I see is much newer and only one Dealer in a 100 mile radius. Bad!!! Thanks for all the help and information. It is very much appreciated and I am learning interesting things every time.

[edjack]

You'll probably do best with mail order. Become a BMW CCA member, and you'll get Roundel, a very slick monthly magazine.

Also subscribe to Bimmer. Both mags will give you parts sources.

As for parts interchangeability, you'll have to get chummy with other "shark" (nickname for 6 series cars) owners.
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Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior.

[flugzauber]

Thanks for the advise. They are kind of hard to find though. Almost hunted a live on down the other day, did't make Thanks again got a lot of help here

[donaldan]

If you can indicate where you are located, you may even pop into someone near you who can lend a hand.
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[edjack]

Based on the description of your brake operation, I would say that the caliper pistons are sticking, or frozen, due to very old brake fluid.

All cars need a 2-4 year change cycle, where all the old fluid is flushed out with new stuff, since brake fluid absorbs water, and also gets gummy over time.
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Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior.

[flugzauber]

I hope and pray that your advice is right and its only old Brake fluid which is a very good possibility since I don't know how long the car stood before I got it. (Never thought about that) Well I got her to my mechanic now and am waiting for the verdict. He doesn't think she is too awfully bad It will be a relieve just to know what all has to be done to get her ship shape.

I live close to Omaha NE (probably the only bigger city in the US with only one lic. BMW Dealer and repair ) It would be great to find somebody else with a 6 Series here because I haven't seen but one here in 16 years.
Thanks again for all the great advice . I am really happy to have found this site because now I am not totally alone without any clue.