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by nick88highline
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1052
Views: 462393

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

That's a whole bunch of aux radiators! I'm loving the undertray, too - have I missed a post on this? If not, I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd love to hear the story. I don't think I have told the story of the undertray...needless to say it's been through many iterations and taken many years to &...
by nick88highline
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1052
Views: 462393

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

Removed curved blade aux fan and "upgraded" to a SPAL VA18-AP701LL-86S. I tried the slimline version, but it's no good at all compared to the OEM fan - it just doesn't blow much air. You can just about see it behind the plethora of aux radiators: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/5357361...
by nick88highline
Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...
Replies: 40
Views: 18725

Re: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...

Just for information the picture below shows what you get when you buy a new unit from BMW: https://live.staticflickr.com/6067/6056576320_38fe9bc354_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/6193/6056029491_1170601174_c.jpg The one in my car was missing everything on the rear side and this maybe the same ...
by nick88highline
Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Power Steering Reservoir Filter - Has Anyone Ordered one Recently?
Replies: 4
Views: 833

Re: Power Steering Reservoir Filter - Has Anyone Ordered one Recently?

I always order my parts directly from the local BMW dealer. Not sure whether the filter is still available. In case it's useful I drew this picture a few years ago as I have refurbed the power steering reservoir on several occasions. Note the rubber gasket seal at the bottom, which may be missing or...
by nick88highline
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Diff Fluid Change
Replies: 3
Views: 605

Re: Diff Fluid Change

If you have a limited slip diff then you need something like this: Castrol TRANSMAX Limited Slip LL 75W-140, which is much heavier and contains additives for the LSD.
by nick88highline
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Welding
Replies: 2
Views: 1883

Re: Welding

I did this a few years ago and would spray zinc weld through primer on the new pieces of metal that I welded in. Not sure how much this really helps, but the important bit is the wax. I used Noxudol 700 to fill the cavities. I did this by blocking all the sill drain holes then removed the rear seat ...
by nick88highline
Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Rear light frame and heater control slider. UK based.
Replies: 1
Views: 672

Re: Rear light frame and heater control slider. UK based.

I now have both thanks to ebay and Fritz Bits.
by nick88highline
Wed May 24, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fuel pressure dropping
Replies: 11
Views: 1124

Re: Fuel pressure dropping

Just to add some detail to my post above about fuel pressure dropping. Here are some readings I took on a relatively warm day (21oC): 2.7 bar at shutdown, ie idle pressure 3.0 bar after 20 mins 2.4 bar after 1 hour 1.1 bar after 2 hours 0.0 bar after 7 hours Not sure exactly when it went to zero, bu...
by nick88highline
Wed May 24, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Rear light frame and heater control slider. UK based.
Replies: 1
Views: 672

Rear light frame and heater control slider. UK based.

Hi, I'm after a rear light frame (the one with the studs in it) for the right side of the car. I also need a heater control slider, ie the bit that connects to the bowden cable and has a little LED in it and is prone to snapping at the knob mount... Thanks Nick I'm based in the UK and found out that...
by nick88highline
Wed May 17, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fuel pressure dropping
Replies: 11
Views: 1124

Re: Fuel pressure dropping

Are you expecting the residual fuel pressure to be maintained overnight? I wouldn't expect full pressure to be maintained for more than 20-30 mins and then gradually fall to zero after a few hours depending on temperature. I'm lucky enough to have an in-car fuel pressure gauge so I can monitor this ...
by nick88highline
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:04 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: RHD Centre Drag Link
Replies: 10
Views: 4318

Re: RHD Centre Drag Link

I replaced my centre drag link 100,000 miles ago and it's still in perfect condition. I wonder if there are certain factors which make it wear out faster? For example, I NEVER turn the steering wheel if the car is stationary as this puts great stress on the steering components. Do large heavy alloy ...
by nick88highline
Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:24 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: windscreen wash pumps
Replies: 1
Views: 1964

Re: windscreen wash pumps

The pumps, seals, hose and other fittings were available back in Jan 2019, and I suspect they are still available now. Don't forget to order new rubber seals for the pumps and it's worth getting new electrical plugs as well because the old ones will probably be broken. I added quick connectors for t...
by nick88highline
Tue Dec 15, 2020 9:29 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: How often do you REALLY flush your brakes?
Replies: 14
Views: 6371

Re: How often do you REALLY flush your brakes?

I flush my brakes once a year without fail as I don't want to have to replace the ABS, master cylinder or calipers themselves because of corrosion. I live in the driest place in the United Kingdom, but I use my car at all times of the year and the roads are salted around here. #-o When I upgraded my...
by nick88highline
Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Trickle Charger on Cigarette Lighter?
Replies: 15
Views: 5358

Re: Trickle Charger on Cigarette Lighter?

I use a CTEK charger connected to this: https://live.staticflickr.com/7200/6874697209_bb2523e5de_c.jpg It's a DIN socket, so slightly smaller than a cigar lighter and it's protected by a 7.5amp fuse. A magnet and reed swtich operate a flashing LED on the check control panel when the hatch is open so...
by nick88highline
Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Recommended Gear Oil for Factory LSD?
Replies: 5
Views: 4282

Re: Recommended Gear Oil for Factory LSD?

The BMW recommended oil is "CASTROL SYNTRAX LIMITED SLIP 75W-140". That's what I have used for decades.
by nick88highline
Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: CPS part # for 11/87 highline / b35 / motronic 1.3
Replies: 3
Views: 1834

Re: CPS part # for 11/87 highline / b35 / motronic 1.3

Candycj1 wrote: Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:35 pm Yes the ECU was also on the list - any suggestions for a source of good spares...?
I've bought most of my spare ECUs from ebay. The 179 ECUs are fairly common, or at least used to be.
by nick88highline
Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:30 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Miller MAF Chip Issues
Replies: 4
Views: 2203

Re: Miller MAF Chip Issues

Did you mean it has a 150 ECU instead of a 179?
How can a 059 ECU be installed in such a late 635...unless of course it is not an 89?
I'm not an expert on the earlier cars, so there may be a simple explanation for it.
Nick
by nick88highline
Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: CPS part # for 11/87 highline / b35 / motronic 1.3
Replies: 3
Views: 1834

Re: CPS part # for 11/87 highline / b35 / motronic 1.3

Yes, I have replaced the CPS on my Highline but realised that the parts catalogue doesn't list the correct part. I found the correct part number by looking at the E34 M30 car and got this: 12141720857. The part number you gave is wrong for the highline, as you suggest. If you google the part number ...
by nick88highline
Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Power Steering Reservior issue.
Replies: 1
Views: 1275

Re: Power Steering Reservior issue.

Might be a bit late for you now but here is what I noted down when I took it apart: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50481734687_49e656a83b_k.jpg You can double up on the final to C-clips, but it's hard work and probably not required, in fact mine only had one when I first took it apart. The real...
by nick88highline
Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:15 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Grommet needed
Replies: 3
Views: 3207

Re: Grommet needed

Looks like the mounting for the M-Tech side skirts. Have you contacted a BMW dealer directly?
How many do you need? I may possibly have a few, but not many.
Nick
by nick88highline
Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:33 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: OH NO! California wants to ban gas powered vehicles
Replies: 22
Views: 9480

Re: OH NO! California wants to ban gas powered vehicles

It will affect your power grid... You're not wrong there. The UK Government wants to move the target to 2030, ie no petrol or diesel cars to be sold after that. I would assume the sale of petrol and diesel fuel will continue for many decades after this date, but who knows? I have an electric car, b...
by nick88highline
Fri Sep 18, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Air con compressor for 1989 highline in the UK?
Replies: 3
Views: 2216

Re: Air con compressor for 1989 highline in the UK?

I bought a "new" one from BMW a couple of years back and it was a hassle to fit because it has slightly different connectors on it. I had to get a local aluminium welder to "modify" one the connections. Cost the best part of 1000GBP and that included the "core" refund y...
by nick88highline
Thu Aug 27, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: AC belt issues
Replies: 6
Views: 3735

Re: AC belt issues

What years E34 M30 535 can that bracket be found on? May be headed to the salvage yard and want to make sure I pull the right part. Thanks in advance! I believe the M30 engine was discontinued in the E34 around 1993, so anything between 1988 and 1993 would work. I actually bought mine new from BMW.
by nick88highline
Thu May 21, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Italy road trip story
Replies: 14
Views: 11120

Re: Italy road trip story

Absolutely fantastic to see people taking these cars on road trips like this! Looks like it was a great trip. 8) Having done similar trips myself (through a total of 17 European countries) I can say it is great fun and the best way to go on holiday....although sometimes the wife does not agree. 8-[ ...
by nick88highline
Thu May 21, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: AC belt issues
Replies: 6
Views: 3735

Re: AC belt issues

I used to get the belt on as much as I could and then crank the engine over and the belt would jump on.
I then decided to sort it permanently by fitting the a/c bracket from an E34 M30 535 (which is slightly longer) and using a very slighly longer belt (13 x 813).