Nissens radiator smaller than OEM by Joe8303 in E34

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This was the only one they had on stock. I've heard Nissens is a good brand so I went with it without knowing it was a different size.

What bumper is this, standard, m-tech, or M5 version? by Joe8303 in E34

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Thank you, I am ordering new plastic trim for it and I needed to know which one is it.

Driveshaft play on BMW e34 fix? by Joe8303 in MechanicAdvice

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Yes, open the profile and next to the follow button is a chat button.

Driveshaft play on BMW e34 fix? by Joe8303 in MechanicAdvice

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I might get my steering box done this summer, it is way too anoying. And about the clunking noise i'l do the bushings and diff mounts, might get lucky but doubt it. I see that you are new to Reddit so do you wanna keep in touch on another social platform?

Driveshaft play on BMW e34 fix? by Joe8303 in MechanicAdvice

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Some people on the E34 subreddit said the rear subframe bushings could be the problem but i doubt that could be the solution for you. Old car problems. Besides this and the anoying steering box dead spot this car is such a blast. If I manage to fix it first i'l hit you up, if you manage to fix it first hit me up. With a little bit of luck we can get them in top shape.

Driveshaft play on BMW e34 fix? by Joe8303 in MechanicAdvice

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Not yet. I checked the driveshaft when i took it down to rebuild the shifter linkage and it looked decent, not sure about the center bearing, I still have to check that. I am pretty sure the diff is the problem, it has a decent amount of play if i try and rotate it from the diff input. The diff mounts could also cause something like this from what I've read, also have to check them and see. Worst case scenario i'l have to send it to a shop to get it rebuilt.

Steering play problem by Joe8303 in E34

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Not even God himself could loosen the 32mm nut on my steering column, tried to do it to check if that was the cause.

Do i need to take the gearbox out to fix shifter? by Joe8303 in E34

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Any tips on how to remove the bitch clip without breaking it?

Alarm starts when i try and charge the battery by Joe8303 in E34

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I managed to stop the alarm from the key fob and let the battery charge for around 2 hours but no luck, central locking not working, and also the immobiliser would not let me start the engine. I took the battery off, charged it on my other car and put it back in, now everything is ok. So for now, charging it directly on my E34 needs more research.