WTB: E32 735i 1988-1993

[negativebias]

Congrats on the purchase! It sounds like a solid car despite the salvage title.
I recommend adding to your list the replacement of all the fuel hoses and the fuel filter, if it hasn't been done recently.

Hey, thanks for the suggestion. I went through the invoices.

At 190,950, I found an invoice for the following notes;

"Diagnose Hard Hot Start"
Verified customer complaint. Check fuel pressure. Pressure fluctuates between 35 and 40 PSI. Check fuel pressure regulator - ok. Fuel pressure falls off slowly when engine turned off to 0psi. Remove fuel filter to check for blockage. Found obstructed filter with dark particles, evidence of severe fuel pump wear. Recommend new fuel pump and fuel filter.

Quantity 1 69491 fuel pump
Quantity 1 33161 fuel filter

Total parts and labor $821.90

[Cactuar]

Excellent news. 69491 is a Bosch fuel pump so the previous owner didn't skimp on quality.

[negativebias]

Excellent news. 69491 is a Bosch fuel pump so the previous owner didn't skimp on quality.

Yeah. Didn't notice initially, but every oil change since 1992 was 20w50. I like that.