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by SWAUS6
Sat Nov 26, 2022 2:02 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: mwrench subframe fix.
Replies: 65
Views: 49215

Re: mwrench subframe fix.

This is good news. Great to hear that Ed is ok and back on deck again, and that obtaining a kit is looking possible. Been following this for a while and hoping a fix would appear. Count me in for a donation for the drawings!

Thanks, Nathan
by SWAUS6
Sat Jun 18, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Things look a little different....
Replies: 26
Views: 11825

Re: Things look a little different....

Thanks Brian, your efforts keeping Bigcoupe going is certainly appreciated by me,

Also appreciate the myriad of other experience and passion on here, certainly adds quality and joy as an E24 owner.

New look looks good to me.

Cheers, Nathan
by SWAUS6
Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:19 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Power steering fluid filter
Replies: 10
Views: 2148

Re: Power steering fluid filter

Hi Tim, Thanks for the ask and the supplier. Haven't checked in for while and just found your replies. I ended up getting a couple of 32411104357 filters from Pelican Parts, which are 26 mm tall, 60 mm ID and 70 mm OD. The thing is though, when I drained the fluid from the reservoir, I found that th...
by SWAUS6
Fri May 06, 2022 2:58 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Power steering fluid filter
Replies: 10
Views: 2148

Re: Power steering fluid filter

Hey all,

Thanks for all your advice and experiences, ideal. I'll check out the US suppliers and if that doesn't work, the MANN Merc filter. If that doesn't fit or work ok, I'll ditch the filter and keep it clean and maintained.

Thanks again, Nathan
by SWAUS6
Wed May 04, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Power steering fluid filter
Replies: 10
Views: 2148

Power steering fluid filter

Hi All, Been chasing a new power steering fluid filter for my car without success, part numbers 32411128167 or ...919. Power steering fluid low and old, steering getting a bit heavier and brakes not as good as they could be, so thought it time for a flush and fluid and filter replacement. Usual part...
by SWAUS6
Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:42 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: A/C Evaporator RHD
Replies: 5
Views: 5064

Re: A/C Evaporator RHD

Thanks Baders,

Will pull the evaporator out to gauge its condition, a job for the holidays after Xmas.

Be good to catch up and talk E24's. I'll let you know when I plan to take the car to Perth (I'm 550 km away on the south coast) for its A/C fix post evaporator check.
by SWAUS6
Sun Dec 01, 2019 5:28 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: A/C Evaporator RHD
Replies: 5
Views: 5064

Re: A/C Evaporator RHD

Baders, Thanks, those parts do look identical. Seems the pipes for both L and RHD variants probably enter/exit the car on the RHS. Hopefully another member or two will chime in with a check on that. See you and I are among a small handful on here in Western Australia. Have read your posts with inter...
by SWAUS6
Sat Nov 30, 2019 2:01 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: A/C Evaporator RHD
Replies: 5
Views: 5064

A/C Evaporator RHD

Air conditioning system in my 1986 Australian-delivered (RHD) stunner is losing gas :( . I thought it was via a leak in one of the pipes above the driver's footwell. However, it turns out its likely a leaking evaporator as diagnosed by the aircon specialist I took it to (who also does my Discovery 3...
by SWAUS6
Fri Sep 07, 2018 4:25 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: SI Board Lithium batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 7793

Re: SI Board Lithium batteries

The lit 'INSPECTION' doesn't have the annual inspection clock symbol next to it, thanks for the info there Nick. I'll try the hard reset again. If this doesn't work and I suspect it won't, it looks like its a board out again for a cap refurbishment - and thanks for the tips there and PDF Ken. I'd ra...
by SWAUS6
Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:54 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: SI Board Lithium batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 7793

Re: SI Board Lithium batteries

Thanks Nick, Just put it all back together on the weekend. Replaced the twin 3v lithium batteries in what seems is a late model (1989) board or whole cluster in my 1986 car. Now I have the complete row of green lights, but 'Inspection' is still lit, despite doing the pin 7 to ground reset. Not sure ...
by SWAUS6
Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: SI Board Lithium batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 7793

Re: SI Board Lithium batteries

Batteries arrived and just now getting around to replacing the dead pair. The PCB has a protective coating over the back of the pins - as the image shows. Seeking advice on how best to remove the old batteries and solder in new ones, should I scrape/heat the coating off the back of the board around ...
by SWAUS6
Wed Aug 01, 2018 12:12 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: SI Board Lithium batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 7793

Re: SI Board Lithium batteries

Thanks Pod and Jose, good idea. Have the replacement batteries on order.

Cheers, Nathan
by SWAUS6
Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:51 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: SI Board Lithium batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 7793

SI Board Lithium batteries

Dear All, Having the SI Inspection and orange and red lights on my E24 staying on despite earthing pin 7, and finding excellent info on here on cluster removal and battery replacement, removed the cluster and took it apart expecting to find dodgy 1.2 volt NiCad batteries. However, I find it has a si...
by SWAUS6
Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:22 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: CUSTOM / SPORTS EXHAUST OPTIONS
Replies: 17
Views: 11307

Re: CUSTOM / SPORTS EXHAUST OPTIONS

Meant to add my planned method to manage cabin boom/drone: I intend to try a system with no rear muffler, instead to have my local exhaust shop make me a replacement twin pipe set up, probably in 2 1/4 or 2 1/2 inch, with j pipes to remove the drone. Intend to make the J pipe length adjustable with ...
by SWAUS6
Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: CUSTOM / SPORTS EXHAUST OPTIONS
Replies: 17
Views: 11307

Re: CUSTOM / SPORTS EXHAUST OPTIONS

Hi Classicman, Ive just purchased a set of these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/192211358374 for my 1986 Aust delivered CSI. Haven't fitted 'em yet, being ceramic coated at the moment, so I cant help you with fitment details as yet. They look the goods and I had them recommended by GAZ M3 on a post a m...
by SWAUS6
Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:50 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: RHD Exhaust decision down under
Replies: 7
Views: 6128

Re: RHD Exhaust decision down under

Thanks Brucey and Gaz, some useful ideas there.

I had a look around online for anyone's use of the EMS headers and could find none, do you know of any examples of their use Gaz?

Cheers
by SWAUS6
Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:57 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: RHD Exhaust decision down under
Replies: 7
Views: 6128

Re: RHD Exhaust decision down under

Gaz, Good, thanks again for the added info. The image of the NSW headers did indeed suggest that the engine mount had to be undone and lifted or likely removed to allow fitment and then replaced. Bruceys explanation of his FRitzBits system fit clearly shows the No 1 pipe removeable. I'll contact the...
by SWAUS6
Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: RHD Exhaust decision down under
Replies: 7
Views: 6128

Re: RHD Exhaust decision down under

Gaz, Thanks, that's great! They look the goods - and they are down here in Oz - with ceramic coating available. Also appreciate your tips about the exhaust and the expansion chamber fitment, Sound is critical, has to match its look with the black Schnitzers. The M30 in mine is pretty cammy, sounds s...
by SWAUS6
Fri Jun 09, 2017 1:54 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: RHD Exhaust decision down under
Replies: 7
Views: 6128

RHD Exhaust decision down under

The exhaust on my RHD 1986 635 has begun to fall apart, not unexpectedly. Now I have a choice to make about replacement, which is not necessarily straightforward way down here in Western Australia. I'm not interested in the OEM system, and would like your opinions and sage advice please on whether t...
by SWAUS6
Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:50 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Vibration from new propshaft
Replies: 13
Views: 8507

Re: Vibration from new propshaft

Reading this thread with interest, hoping it might help answer why my car has a varying slight to moderate vibration between 65-80 kph. Its been occurring since having the guibo replaced a few years ago, which was causing the typical thumping. The indy repairer assured me it was ok, although I was n...
by SWAUS6
Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:32 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No/intermittent start woes
Replies: 5
Views: 3912

Thanks Ken, good to know Pelican have them as a whole assembly; will place my order. Cheers, Nathan
by SWAUS6
Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No/intermittent start woes
Replies: 5
Views: 3912

May have aced it

Thanks Greg, Looks like I may have hit a winner with the sensor plug. It totally fell apart when looking at it today. Had been to my local BMW Centre, who had a sender and cable - without the plug - that I found out after driving 30km. Apparently the plug has been superseded and replaced with a roun...
by SWAUS6
Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No/intermittent start woes
Replies: 5
Views: 3912

No/intermittent start woes

Hi All, Have the dreaded no/intermittent start woes...Left my car for a month and went to start it, found a flat battery, charged battery, and no start and then it did start once, and then ok immediately again, left it for a while and no go etc etc. Have looked at all the posts on the subject and fo...
by SWAUS6
Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:57 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Survey: How many miles or km on original gearbox
Replies: 5
Views: 3208

Hi Ozibimmer,

Mine is:
1986 635csi
Manual Getrag close ratio
232500 km

Goes beautifully.

Cheers
by SWAUS6
Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: How to access the RT side of the A/C blower in RHD cars
Replies: 3
Views: 2739

Thanks Brucey, I wondered whether many have ventured in there, given that there is likely not that many RHD A/C cars about. I'll have a few more looks and thinks about how, and then have to give it a go one way or another. I had a preliminary go at making up a tool to insert the screw under the nylo...