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Posted: **Aug 29, 2023 9:23 AM**

Hello,

I recently bought a 1988 528e Manual and wanted to get the service manual for the car so that I may work on it when needed. Does anyone have a PDF of the Bentley service manual? It seems really expensive, even on eBay.

Posted: **Aug 29, 2023 9:40 AM**

Welcome to our world.

Used ones, not PDF, pop up here on occasion reasonably priced.

Not sure what you consider "really expensive".
To me "really expensive" is a bill from a local mechanic.
Think of the savings. It'll pay for itself w/ first repair.

P.S.
Change the TB unless you've got documented proof it's been done recently, and even then an inspection may be in order.

Posted: **Aug 29, 2023 12:27 PM**

1st 5er wrote: Aug 29, 2023 9:40 AM Change the TB unless you've got documented proof it's been done recently, and even then an inspection may be in order.

To clarify, this means timing belt, not throttle body (or anything else).

Posted: **Aug 29, 2023 12:29 PM**

Yes it exists. But you'll just have to find it yourself, if it's even still out there. Bentley seems to still want to protect it, copyright wise, even if they're not printing it anymore, so it's not as freely available as say some of the Haynes manuals. And with all due respect, someones first post looking for copyrighted material looks a little suspicious. Probably not, but it raises eyebrows.

Posted: **Aug 29, 2023 4:47 PM**

The E30 Bentley is out there - don't know about the E28.
Be sure to get a copy of the Electrical Troubleshooting Manual at http://wedophones.com/BMWManualsLead.htm

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 5:55 AM**

Mike W. wrote: Aug 29, 2023 12:29 PMBentley seems to still want to protect it, copyright wise, even if they're not printing it anymore, so it's not as freely available as say some of the Haynes manuals.

They still show it available on the Bentley Publishers website. http://www.bentleypublishers.com/bmw/re ... anual.html

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 10:08 AM**

1st 5er wrote: Aug 29, 2023 9:40 AM Welcome to our world.

Used ones, not PDF, pop up here on occasion reasonably priced.

Not sure what you consider "really expensive".
To me "really expensive" is a bill from a local mechanic.
Think of the savings. It'll pay for itself w/ first repair.

P.S.
Change the TB unless you've got documented proof it's been done recently, and even then an inspection may be in order.

I was able to do an inspection on it before taking a 6 hour road trip and it was in really good condition so I left it alone. Thanks for the tips.

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 10:10 AM**

Mike W. wrote: Aug 29, 2023 12:29 PM Yes it exists. But you'll just have to find it yourself, if it's even still out there. Bentley seems to still want to protect it, copyright wise, even if they're not printing it anymore, so it's not as freely available as say some of the Haynes manuals. And with all due respect, someones first post looking for copyrighted material looks a little suspicious. Probably not, but it raises eyebrows.

I don't mean to look sus. I am a college student so I don't have the most money in the world so I was trying to look for a cheaper alternative. Its what I usually do for all my textbooks.

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 11:23 AM**

stuartinmn wrote: Aug 30, 2023 5:55 AM
Mike W. wrote: Aug 29, 2023 12:29 PMBentley seems to still want to protect it, copyright wise, even if they're not printing it anymore, so it's not as freely available as say some of the Haynes manuals.
They still show it available on the Bentley Publishers website. http://www.bentleypublishers.com/bmw/re ... anual.html

I just bought a brand new copy off Scamazon in June. The hardback is still in print. The softcover is out of print.

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 11:25 AM**

Drexler wrote: Aug 30, 2023 10:10 AMI don't mean to look sus. I am a college student so I don't have the most money in the world so I was trying to look for a cheaper alternative. Its what I usually do for all my textbooks.

Check eBay, ask in the "For Sale/Wanted" section of this forum, join e28 groups on Fakebook, ask around. You can usually find a used copy for half the cost of a new one or less. If you plan to keep your E28, it's a book you need a copy of.

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 4:43 PM**

Drexler wrote: Aug 30, 2023 10:10 AM
Mike W. wrote: Aug 29, 2023 12:29 PM Yes it exists. But you'll just have to find it yourself, if it's even still out there. Bentley seems to still want to protect it, copyright wise, even if they're not printing it anymore, so it's not as freely available as say some of the Haynes manuals. And with all due respect, someones first post looking for copyrighted material looks a little suspicious. Probably not, but it raises eyebrows.
I don't mean to look sus. I am a college student so I don't have the most money in the world so I was trying to look for a cheaper alternative. Its what I usually do for all my textbooks.

I may have been a little brusk, sorry, first post it just looked...

So, lets start over with what I usually try for new guys.

Welcome to the group! Tell us what you've got, maybe a pic or two, which has to be hosted elsewhere.

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 9:39 PM**

Mike W. wrote: Aug 30, 2023 4:43 PM I may have been a little brusk, sorry, first post it just looked...

I'll hold off on making an autocorrect for "brusque" -- for now.

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 9:53 PM**

This should be fun.

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 9:59 PM**

Shawn D. wrote: Aug 30, 2023 9:39 PM
Mike W. wrote: Aug 30, 2023 4:43 PM I may have been a little brusk, sorry, first post it just looked...
I'll hold off on making an autocorrect for "brusque" -- for now.

Ya know, I actually looked it up before I posted, I wasn't sure on the spelling. Looks like either is correct.

Posted: **Aug 30, 2023 11:20 PM**

Mike W. wrote: Aug 30, 2023 4:43 PM
Drexler wrote: Aug 30, 2023 10:10 AM

I don't mean to look sus. I am a college student so I don't have the most money in the world so I was trying to look for a cheaper alternative. Its what I usually do for all my textbooks.
I may have been a little brusk, sorry, first post it just looked...

So, lets start over with what I usually try for new guys.

Welcome to the group! Tell us what you've got, maybe a pic or two, which has to be hosted elsewhere.

I'll try to get a post put up after this weekend after I wash it. It is pretty dusty since I live in a dusty place haha.

Posted: **Aug 31, 2023 12:15 AM**

Drexler wrote: Aug 30, 2023 11:20 PM
I'll try to get a post put up after this weekend after I wash it. It is pretty dusty since I live in a dusty place haha.

Eh, no worries about the cosmetics, although super clean stuff is always nice to see. But it's the enthusiasm that counts, not show cars.

Posted: **Sep 01, 2023 6:18 AM**

Mike W. wrote: Aug 30, 2023 9:59 PM Ya know, I actually looked it up before I posted, I wasn't sure on the spelling. Looks like either is correct.

TIL!

Posted: **Sep 05, 2023 10:00 AM**

yeah but one gets more points in Scrabble.

Posted: **Sep 11, 2023 9:43 AM**

I have a searchable PDF saved on my computer in case no access to my hard copy. Sent a PM

Posted: **Sep 17, 2023 8:03 PM**

LeiseyJr wrote: Sep 11, 2023 9:43 AM I have a searchable PDF saved on my computer in case no access to my hard copy. Sent a PM

Hi Sam,

Interested in this as I have never seen this as a pdf...

-Tom

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