E9 Workshop Manual, Blue Book - where to find in PDF format

[Mal CSL 3.0]

Just wondering if anyone would know where I could get a PDF copy of the Blue Book for the E9?

I note under the "Technical Info" section on e9coupe the book is actually there but for some reason I can only download page by page in jpg format which is a bit laborious.

Any advice re where I could get the full Blue Books in PDF format would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[HB Chris]

Reproductions here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-0CS-3...ash=item25d60733b6:g:jgYAAOxy9eVRPhAY&vxp=mtr

Used: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-BMW-250...ash=item238ce48c03:g:u1kAAOSwSblZqyDg&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2500-3-...ash=item2f0bfb6f2c:g:Ri4AAOSw1aVZyIJ8&vxp=mtr

 

[NilsH]

If you mean the "Autobooks E3/E9 Owners Workshop Manual" under the Technical Information page that one is available as a complete pdf here:
https://e9coupe.com/tech/autobooks/autobooks_manual.pdf

 

[Markos]

If you mean the "Autobooks E3/E9 Owners Workshop Manual" under the Technical Information page that one is available as a complete pdf here:
https://e9coupe.com/tech/autobooks/autobooks_manual.pdf

No he means the much higher quality factory "Blue Books". The pdf that you linked is under 170 pages. The blue books are a good 300+ pages each, and there are two books. Although they utilize some line drawings, most pages of the blue books use very clear photographs.

 

[Mal CSL 3.0]

Thanks Nilsh for the PDF link to the Autobook. Have printed it out.
Re the BBs, thanks HB Chris for the Ebay links and am in touch with one seller.
Cheers

 

[Cornishman]

I bought a reproduction of the blue books, in paper format, from a US eBay seller. Probably the one from above. It was about £80 by the time it arrive in the U.K., they are great, two books, bound rather than lose pages.
Enjoy.

 

[Mal CSL 3.0]

I bought a reproduction of the blue books, in paper format, from a US eBay seller. Probably the one from above. It was about £80 by the time it arrive in the U.K., they are great, two books, bound rather than lose pages.
Enjoy.

Yes was considering this option. Was worried the resolution and overall quality might not be good. When I enlarged the photos on ebay the print quality of the repo books did not seem particularly sharp. So are you saying the print quality is actually very good? If so I might buy these as much cheaper.

 

[NilsH]

Just a question: when you're talking about the "blue books" is that the printed version of the repair manual at e9- driven.com (see link)?
http://e9-driven.com/Public/Library/BMW-E9-Manual/pages/en/index.html

 

[Mal CSL 3.0]

Just a question: when you're talking about the "blue books" is that the printed version of the repair manual at e9- driven.com (see link)?
http://e9-driven.com/Public/Library/BMW-E9-Manual/pages/en/index.html

Yes that seems to be the Blue Books (although not all sections). However I don't think this is downloadable as a single file. Blue books are about 800 pages in total so can't download each page.

So far I have found one on Ebay but expensive including shipment to Aus. He also said some sections have no pages inside : #37 Integrated Suspension System, #56 Special Bodies, #97 Body Cavity Seating and Undercoating and #99 Paintwork - not sure if this is normal?

 

[HB Chris]

In my set, 37 has no pages, no 56 or 97, and 99 has no pages. I think that is standard.

 

[oz73csi]

Hi Mal , I have the blue books available for $100 plus postage or pick up if you like , if you're interested I'll check the sections and let you know. Go the Crows!

 

[oz73csi]

Mal , PM sent

 

[tradervic]

Hi Mal , I have the blue books available for $100 plus postage or pick up if you like , if you're interested I'll check the sections and let you know. Go the Crows!

Mal, do you have a set of e9 blue books still for sale? Price? I am in L.A., California. Thanks, Bill.

 

[tradervic]

In my set, 37 has no pages, no 56 or 97, and 99 has no pages. I think that is standard.

Chris, separate question. Where do you recommend I get a set of replacement key blanks, and then how do I get my key code? The glove box lock was replaced.

 

[tradervic]

In my set, 37 has no pages, no 56 or 97, and 99 has no pages. I think that is standard.

Sorry. Last question. What oil would you use for my 3.5 (1979) motor. Non-synthetic, right?

 

[HB Chris]

I use non-synthetic 20/50 Kendall GT but also like Castrol

 

[HB Chris]

A pic of the key can be used to make duplicates, keys4classics in OZ, they have blanks as does the dealer.

 

[Mal CSL 3.0]

Mal, do you have a set of e9 blue books still for sale? Price? I am in L.A., California. Thanks, Bill.

No sorry Bill, I don't have any blue books for sale.

I was offered a set here in Australia couple of years back but the seller wanted a big price for them - $1000. Bit beyond my budget - and shows just how valuable E9 stuff is these days.

However I did end up buying the PDF version on eBay for a reasonable price. They come up for sale on eBay from time to time.

 

[tradervic]

No sorry Bill, I don't have any blue books for sale.

I was offered a set here in Australia couple of years back but the seller wanted a big price for them - $1000. Bit beyond my budget - and shows just how valuable E9 stuff is these days.

However I did end up buying the PDF version on eBay for a reasonable price. They come up for sale on eBay from time to time.

would you “sell” me a copy of your PDF?

 

[Mal CSL 3.0]

would you “sell” me a copy of your PDF?

Sorry Bill, I need them myself unfortunately. (btw mine is a printed out pdf not an electronic pdf version. Maybe someone else on this forum has an electronic pdf copy they could email to you)