BMW 7 Series Workshop Manual

Hi Mark,

I think you are going to struggle to find a manual, as the usual manual
publishers don't think your average BMW owner is going to do their own
servicing. I got the Haynes manual for the 5 series, as the engine,
transmission, most of the running gear and a lot of the body work are the
same. I also got the American Chiltons book, which covers the bits that the
Haynes doesn't. The only info I am missing now is an accurate wiring
diagram. Nearly all of the problems I have experienced have involved the
electrics, but without good info, the wiring is a nightmare.

Hope this helps

Pete
Lincoln
UK

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Get a Bentley manual

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The 1988 7-series has the E32 BMW model designation.

IMO, the Bentley manuals are the most practical and the best for
DIYers. The British RHD model should make little difference except
perhaps you should view some of the photos using a mirror(!).

Many US mail order outfits carry them. Bavarian Auto has them for
sure. I bought one as X'mas gift to my brother-in-law last year.

US$ 104.95 plus shipping. Try the URL below - they have a photo of
it.

http://bavarianautosport.com/shop.asp

Michael

On 22 Nov 2002 14:29:25 -0800, (Michael Low)
wrote:

I think the point was that he did not want to pay the price that a
Bentley E32 service manual costs.

The Bentley in my view has shortcomings and is not really worth the
price asked for it new. I have seen some sold second hand at around
the ??35- ??40 mark and at that price it would be a good buy. By all
accounts they also show up on Ebay.

Really, if money is a critical factor then the Haynes 5 series manual
is a fairly good compromise (depending on exactly what work is being
done) then reference sought at various E32 boards and sites which will
give the necessary guidance necessary for virtually any problem and
repair.

or....
http://pdftown.net/1/E32.zip

Do what I did and loan the volume form the library for free. Dave