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1988 BWM 535is - Amazing car, moving, close to fully restored.

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Condition: Used
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Year: 1988
Mileage: 153231
VIN: WBADC7406J1717460
Color: Gray
Engine size: 6
Number of cylinders: 6
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Options: CD Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof
Vehicle Title: Clean

1988 BMW 5-Series Description

Moving and must sell mid-way though renovating this 1988 535is. 5-speed, 153k mi.
This could be one of those perfect situations for someone who has been looking for an is and knows these cars. This car has been completely gone through I will list everything below. Included in the sale is over $3k of new parts including a excellent condition black dash.
Bought this car two years ago and the car died after a few weeks of driving it. The culprit was a crankshaft position sensor. Replaced both. Car runs, has a rough idle. I have done everything listed below and the car still has the rough idle. There are only a handful of things that can be causing it, most likely a ground (under passenger seat, or else where) it is not ignition, fuel, sensor related. Every part is brand new and has been replaced. No accidents. The paint was recently repolished and detailed, the PO sprayed a clear coat on it, which I polished down and looks great. It has been washed each week since I have moved to care for elderly family to the East Coast.
Compression 150 each cylinder
1. New ECU
2. All new sensors
3. All new fuel injection and lines
4. All new fuel pumps and system
5. New Ignition Coil
6. New Radiator
7. New Battery.
8. New Spark Plugs, wire and harness
9. New suspension parts: idler arm,
10. New coolant hoses
11. New Boss stereo
12. New Voltage Regulator
13. New Crankshaft seal
14. New water pump, thermostat and sensors
15. New clutch master and slave cylinder
16. New reference and speed sensors
17. New fuel pressure regulator
18. New chrome windshield trim
19. Orange peel and paint restored.
20. New Air in-take Boots
21. New Fuel Pressure Regulator
22. New ICV intake boot
Comes with a ton of parts (window seals, trunk seal, neoprene rear light seals).
Issues:
1. Rough idle (has to be a ground, can explain to serious buyers).
2. Left rear brake caliper needs to be rebuilt.
3. Passenger side sunroof leak tube has a block and leaked a bit (put it under cover).
The car is located in San Jose. Since I’m moving I can only show the car to people who are serious looking to purchase the car. Comes with over $2300 worth of new parts and extra parts for the car. Including the Bentley's Repair manual to upkeep the car.

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