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by spannerman1471
Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: UK / London restorer recommendation?
Replies: 2
Views: 3251

Re: UK / London restorer recommendation?

Hi there did you have any luck re sill and floor repair ?
by spannerman1471
Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Door mirror lubrication
Replies: 0
Views: 1037

Door mirror lubrication

Is there any way to lubricate a noisey and slow electric mirror
by spannerman1471
Fri Jul 22, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: UK SharkFest
Topic: Denbies Today
Replies: 1
Views: 1794

Re: Denbies Today

Hi John ,

I have only just seen this pity , l would have joined you had l knew about a meet . .

Wishing you all the best .
by spannerman1471
Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: UK SharkFest
Topic: South east meets
Replies: 11
Views: 5576

Re: South east meets

Hi John, l expect to be able to attend this meet ,looking forward to it.
by spannerman1471
Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: UK SharkFest
Topic: South east meets
Replies: 11
Views: 5576

Re: South east meets

Thanks to those who replied to my post re South east meets . I am some what disappointed by how few members here would like to meet up seems such a shame to not get out in our cars.
by spannerman1471
Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: UK SharkFest
Topic: South east meets
Replies: 11
Views: 5576

Re: South east meets

Thanks to all who replied to my post re sout east meets . Where would you like to meet ? Perhaps at an M 25 service area . Please let me know . I know there are more e24 out there . So come on let's make this happen not just two or three cars . We need a good shiver of sharks Wishing you all the best.
by spannerman1471
Sun Jun 27, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: UK SharkFest
Topic: South east meets
Replies: 11
Views: 5576

South east meets

Hi all , l would like to get a group of e24s together for a meet . I was thinking London, Essex , Kent . Is there any one interested it meeting up with their cars . I am open to suggestions . What thought do you all have on this . Even any one out of the above areas with any ideas for a meet l am ha...
by spannerman1471
Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Water in the spare wheel well.
Replies: 5
Views: 10157

Re: Water in the spare wheel well.

Thanks for your replys it gives me something to look at.
by spannerman1471
Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Water in the spare wheel well.
Replies: 5
Views: 10157

Water in the spare wheel well.

Hi All when it rains l get a fair amount of water in the spare wheel well . Cant see where it may be comming from any ideas please.?
by spannerman1471
Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:07 am
Forum: UK SharkFest
Topic: Any Meets
Replies: 6
Views: 9991

Re: Any Meets

Hi l would be interested if any one else is
l am in the south east. Not had a meet up for a year now.

If any one else in interested in a meet please let me know.
by spannerman1471
Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: 1985 635 csi Exhaust
Replies: 2
Views: 1992

1985 635 csi Exhaust

:Hi all wanted complete exhaust system for a 1985 csi . Any part considered.

P/S must be in the UK.

Many thanks.
by spannerman1471
Sat Nov 25, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 635csi non staryer
Replies: 6
Views: 4833

Re: 635csi non staryer

Thanks for all your help guys. Whilst looking for sensors at rear of engine found one at rear of cylinder near number six injector. Also found two at front of bellhousing. One of the two sensors that connect through a bracket towards the rear of the engine was not pushed fully home . Pushed it in as...
by spannerman1471
Sat Nov 25, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 635csi non staryer
Replies: 6
Views: 4833

Re: 635csi non staryer

Further to my non starter problem . I have power to the sw side of coil have tested for a spark at a plug . No sign of a spark . Ideas please .
by spannerman1471
Fri Nov 24, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 635csi non staryer
Replies: 6
Views: 4833

Re: 635csi non staryer

Hi thanks for the reply .not checked yet can i hof wire the coil ie wire from battery to switch side of coil .
by spannerman1471
Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 635csi non staryer
Replies: 6
Views: 4833

635csi non staryer

Hi all drove my 635 yesterday parked on drive now today it will not start. Spins over fast smell of petrol at the exhaust tail pipe but no sign of it firing. Any ideas where to check first please?
by spannerman1471
Sat Jun 03, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: Shark fests in France why?
Replies: 3
Views: 7942

Re: Shark fests in France why?

Thanks for the replys guys.
by spannerman1471
Sat May 13, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: Shark fests in France why?
Replies: 3
Views: 7942

Shark fests in France why?

Any bady know of any shark fests in France this year . Or any where else.
by spannerman1471
Fri May 12, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: UK SharkFest
Topic: Ace Cafe 11.00 13th May - Anybody Going?
Replies: 8
Views: 12416

Re: Ace Cafe 11.00 13th May - Anybody Going?

Re Ace cafe . Yes all being well we will be there.
by spannerman1471
Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:12 am
Forum: UK SharkFest
Topic: E24 Visit to Renaissance Classic Sports Cars Saturday 6th May
Replies: 18
Views: 21509

Re: E24 Visit to Renaissance Classic Sports Cars Saturday 6th May

Hi John we hope to turn up for the 6th May. All the best .Colin
by spannerman1471
Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 2
Views: 2029

Fuel pump

Hi further to my on going relay issues , having put my car away for the winter minus the fuel pump relays l now have miss laid said relays and my local BMW tells me they need the numbers from the old relays. Please can some one let me know the numbers of the relays that sit outside fuse box. The car...
by spannerman1471
Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Non starter
Replies: 18
Views: 8821

non starter

Further to the on going saga of my 635 . Spent several hours over the last few days , having jumped the relays to no avail, and much head scratching perusing over the wiring diagram checking live feeds and continuity, jumpers off jumpers on again and then i heard fuel being pumped around the fuel sy...
by spannerman1471
Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:59 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Non starter
Replies: 18
Views: 8821

I have checked that I have a power supply at all five connectors at the jumpers I have fitted to the fuel relays .
by spannerman1471
Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Non starter
Replies: 18
Views: 8821

non starter

Re my non starting 635 csi , second time of posting lost previous post. With the ING switched on, gear lever in park , both relays jumped should I have power at connector on top of fuel tank without turning the engine over. BTW I assume the three pin connector not the two pin connector is the fuel p...
by spannerman1471
Tue Oct 06, 2015 1:01 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Non starter
Replies: 18
Views: 8821

Hi re my non starting 635 csi have fitted jumper wires to both fuel relay sockets as suggested , engine spins over fine but still no fuel at rubber hoses at top of engine . Where is the fuel pump and what is involved to test it please?
by spannerman1471
Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Non starter
Replies: 18
Views: 8821

non starter

I have disconnected the two rubber hoses at top left hand side of engine and spun engine over and no fuel comes out of either hose can I use a fennel to gravity feed fuel into front connector via a short length of hose or does fuel have to be pressurised.