BMW

Engine & Cooling Fuel Ignition Electrical Running gear Torque settings Capacities

M5 (E28) 1986 to 1988

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BMWP5103510

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Engine and cooling system
Type Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders Compression ratio / pressure Oil pressure Oil temperature Valve clearance - inlet Valve clearance - exhaust Firing order No 1 cylinder position Thermostat opening temperature Radiator cap pressure bar bar C mm mm

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M5 (E28) S38/B35 191kW 3453 / 6 9.8 / 10 to 11 0.5 [4.0] _ 0.30 to 0.35 0.30 to 0.35 1-5-3-6-2-4 TCE 80 1.40.1 M5 (E28) rpm rpm % ppm % % 85050 _ 0.3 to 1.5 1200 _ _ Bosch M3.3-Motronic _ 3.0 2.5 to 3.0 98[R] M5 (E28) DME Motronic Bosch 0 221 118 335 0.5 or 0.37 _ 10.8 Bosch [0.30 to 0.70] _ _ Clockwise Computer control NV Computer control _ _ Computer control _ _ Computer control _ Bosch/Champion X5DC / A6G 0.60+0.10 M5 (E28) 12 / 90Ah 13.5 to 14.2 / _ / 1500 200 / 9.0 _ M5 (E28) mm mm Size Size bar bar mm [] 2.0 2.0 220/55x390 _ 2.3 / 2.5 _ +1.40.6 -2730 +8830 (10 lock) +121530 (10 lock) +3.40.8 -23230 M5 (E28) Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm 502 802 Wait 15 mins. 1002 10, 30 + 60+2 233 + 503 24. 10.9 hex: 35 1057 locked threads WSM 234 to 260 10010 205 M5 (E28) litres litres litres litres litres litres 5.75 1.3 _ 1.9 10.5 70

1986 to 1988

C bar

Fuel system
Idle speed - manual [auto] Fast idle speed - manual [auto] CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI HC @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI CO2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI O2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI Carburettor / fuel injection Type / ref Main jet / needle Injection pressure Pump pressure Octane rating

1986 to 1988

bar bar RON

Ignition system
Type Ignition coil Primary resistance Ballast resistor Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth Distributor Points gap (air gap) Dwell angle Condenser capacity Rotation Ignition timing - basic [static V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum Total ignition advance Centrifugal check. Vacuum range check Maximum vacuum advance Spark plugs Type Electrode gap ohms ohms V mm (%) F Crankshaft @ rpm Crankshaft Crankshaft Crankshaft Crankshaft Crankshaft Crankshaft @ rpm @ rpm @ rpm @ rpm @ rpm @ rpm mbar Crankshaft

1986 to 1988

mm

Electrical system
Battery V / CC / RC Alternator voltage / full load current / engine rpm Starter motor current / voltage - cranking A/V Starter motor current / voltage - locked A/V

1986 to 1988

Running gear
Brakes Front (min. friction material thickness) Rear (min. friction material thickness) Tyres Saloon Estate / Van Pressure - front / rear - Saloon Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van Front suspension / wheel alignment Toe-in (+) / Toe-out () Camber Castor King pin inclination Rear suspension / wheel alignment Toe-in (+) / Toe-out () Camber

1986 to 1988

mm []

Torque wrench settings

Cylinder head - stage Cylinder head - stage Cylinder head - stage Cylinder head - stage Big-end bearings Main bearings Clutch cover Flywheel [driveplate] Front hubs Rear hubs Wheel nuts / bolts Spark plugs 1 2 3 4

1986 to 1988

Capacities
Engine oil & filter Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] Automatic transmission - refill Final drive Cooling system Fuel tank

1986 to 1988

Notes and Illustrations

1: Idle speed

2: CO / Mixture

3453 cm3, S38

M3.3-Motronic

M3.3-Motronic