<![CDATA[528i]]>i only joined becuase we have a very old 528i that's be sitting in the weeds in our backyard for two years. it overheated one day and we just bought a new car. there's no bmw dealers anywhere near here and nobody is qualified to fix or repair it

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/3021/528iRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 11:31:17 GMTFri, 15 Aug 2014 19:58:18 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:14:42 GMT]]>gt+be+in+last+year+of+elementary+school+

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46814https://wibimmers.com/post/46814Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:14:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:40:02 GMT]]>I am just coming here to say I would buy the engine and wheels....

That is all.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46757https://wibimmers.com/post/46757Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:40:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:12:38 GMT]]>What other car is that sitting in the weeds? I am sure one of us here would be willing to stop over to help diagnose the issue. Does the car still start at all or is it not doing anything due to sitting for two years?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46704https://wibimmers.com/post/46704Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:12:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:39:13 GMT]]>^What he said.

Check the coolant level. It seems obvious, but when there's no description of the problem beyond "it overheated", it's pretty hard to diagnose anything.

Just because there aren't any BMW dealers doesn't mean that there isn't anyone "qualified" to fix it in your area. From your posts it's unclear what you're expecting. Do you want someone to fix it for you, someone to come to your house and diagnose the problem, or advice on what to check to diagnose it yourself?

You say that no one will help you fix it, but it appears that you haven't made any effort to diagnose the problem yourself. I'm not trying to be a dick, but if you want help you need to provide more details, and ask more specific questions. Looks like a nice car, don't let it sit back there in the weeds too long.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46511https://wibimmers.com/post/46511Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:39:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:59:54 GMT]]>What questions do you have? What do you want to repair? Your help is here just ask the questions and you will get the answers! Ask away I'll help

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46509https://wibimmers.com/post/46509Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:59:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Sat, 16 Aug 2014 19:39:48 GMT]]>I was just there a few weeks ago doing some work at the foundry

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46479https://wibimmers.com/post/46479Sat, 16 Aug 2014 19:39:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Sat, 16 Aug 2014 18:12:56 GMT]]>location is waupaca

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46478https://wibimmers.com/post/46478Sat, 16 Aug 2014 18:12:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Sat, 16 Aug 2014 18:12:20 GMT]]>we never diagnosed what was wrong with it before. All I know is they said it overheated. i dont know the millage

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46477https://wibimmers.com/post/46477Sat, 16 Aug 2014 18:12:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:14:16 GMT]]>I have rebuilt an m50 and replaced a head (most likely what yours needs) on an m52 (your engine) before, plan on spending about 2k for a re manufactured head and replacement of cooling system parts and other parts that are good to replace while doing the job.  It's not hard, just takes some patience, the car may have a few other problems from sitting like seized brakes but that shouldn't be too bad to take care of.  How many miles are on it?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46463https://wibimmers.com/post/46463Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:14:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:17:38 GMT]]>Yeah, location would help. that thing looks clean! aside from being coverd and dirty an what have you. It looks rust free

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46446https://wibimmers.com/post/46446Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:17:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:05:00 GMT]]>Welcome, Where are you located?

Best thing you can do is spend the $40 on a Bentley E39 5 series repair manual. That way you'd have a book right by your side to read step by step while replacing the head gasket and cooling system.

Forums are best for troubleshooting problems and asking questions. There are plenty of knowledgeable guys on here willing to help.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46442https://wibimmers.com/post/46442Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:05:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:26:01 GMT]]>My plans where to fix it , but nobody wants to help at all. People keep trying to steal parts from it and it drives me crazy!

I keep asking for help everywhere and every single response is , "don't fix it , give me parts for cheap". But i want to fix it , is there a repair forum anyone knows of where someone can help me in fixing the car and won't simply try to get me to sell it?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46440https://wibimmers.com/post/46440Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:26:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 528i on Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:20:40 GMT]]>Welcome!

What are the plans for the car? If you are looking to part it out, I would be interested in the wheels and possibly other parts.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46439https://wibimmers.com/post/46439Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:20:40 GMT