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by WelshBentleyBoy
Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:21 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Fuel
Replies: 8
Views: 5432

Re: No Fuel

Thanks Ron.

They have arranged to borrow one next week and see if it sorts the problem. I will report back.


Paul
by WelshBentleyBoy
Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:43 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Fuel
Replies: 8
Views: 5432

Re: No Fuel

Still not cured. It runs and drives normally for about 5 minutes then coughs splutters and dies. Indie has suggested it may be the air mass sensor. Any suggestions?
by WelshBentleyBoy
Tue May 22, 2018 4:13 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Fuel
Replies: 8
Views: 5432

Re: No Fuel

My Techie says it is the L Shaped idle control valve. he has tried cleaning it but it is seized solid. Thanks to Ron I have sourced a replacement which should do the trick!
by WelshBentleyBoy
Mon May 21, 2018 4:49 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Fuel
Replies: 8
Views: 5432

Re: No Fuel

It has just died again and I have had trip to the local Indie on a transporter. This time it had a full tank. I suspect a fuel pump but will clarify when they have had a good look at it.
by WelshBentleyBoy
Sun May 20, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Strong Result
Replies: 1
Views: 26220

Strong Result

Excellent result matching the prices being asked by some dealers.

https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... csi-coupe/

Went for £23520
by WelshBentleyBoy
Mon May 07, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Fuel
Replies: 8
Views: 5432

No Fuel

The sun was out so I took the 635 out for a blast, The tank showed a quarter full but it started to cough and splutter and then stopped. I put a few litres in and it still coughed and spluttered but eventually cleared after a lot of revving and ran normally. Is this low fuel or the old complaint of ...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Mon May 07, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Gonna be gone for a while
Replies: 71
Views: 40488

Re: Gonna be gone for a while

Keep hanging on in there. I have had my prostate removed in 2002, Bowel tumour removed in 2011, liver tumour in 2012 and I am now 5 years clear and still driving my cars! My advice would be always find the best treatment you can afford. As in all areas there are some who are better than others. When...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:51 pm
Forum: Useful links
Topic: Wheel chart.
Replies: 1
Views: 7326

Re: Wheel chart.

Great bit of info Ron

Always remember the Wheelrights motto often applied to after dinner speakers " The longer the spoke the bigger the tire (tyre) "

Paul
by WelshBentleyBoy
Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Two manual 635's
Replies: 7
Views: 35850

Re: Two manual 635's

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-BMW ... 1438.l2649


This was bought at Brightwells sale on 7th March for £7840.

Paul
by WelshBentleyBoy
Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Brightwells Auctions
Replies: 11
Views: 22928

Re: Brightwells Auctions

BMW seem to have a longer gestation period than most marques before they become collectible. I had a 1971 2002 which I used for regularity rallying. I bought it for £4k and sold it 5 years later for £6k. Four years on it was sold last year for £11k! When I bought it I could have had a TII for a thou...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Brightwells Auctions
Replies: 11
Views: 22928

Re: Brightwells Auctions

I have a theory that cars start to increase in value when the generation that lusted after these cars when they were new now find they can afford them I have always had interesting cars but my E24 attracts more attention than most. Condition is everything as the dreaded tin rust has reduced supply. ...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Brightwells Auctions
Replies: 11
Views: 22928

Re: Brightwells Auctions

They always seem to have a couple of E24s in their sales. Its difficult to comment on the prices of our cars as there can be such a vast discrepancy in condition. They sold a nice 633 a few years ago for about £9k which appeared on a dealer's web site two weeks later for £14,500 and appeared to sell!!
by WelshBentleyBoy
Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:35 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Brightwells Auctions
Replies: 11
Views: 22928

Brightwells Auctions

Two Sharks sold on March 8th https://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leominster-classic-vintage/leominster-classic-vintage-march-2018/catalogue-7th-march/ A 1985 low mileage auto for £9000 ( £10080 with premium) A 1988 176k miles manual for £7000 ( £7840 with premium) Both look cheap to me but ...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:13 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: OEM floor mats
Replies: 3
Views: 3644

Re: OEM floor mats

I fitted these. IMHO they look great

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=26054

Paul
by WelshBentleyBoy
Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: What HiFi
Replies: 18
Views: 10304

Re: What HiFi

I appreciate the need to retain originality but in the 80's and 90's I bought about 8 new BMW's from a main dealer. Surprisingly none of them came with a radio and you could have anything that fitted in the slot. My dealer always offered a Pioneer or you could go to any ICE installer and take your p...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:52 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Programa SI Board replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 7441

Re: Programa SI Board replacement

I have changed the batteries in my SI board but the "Oil Service" and "Inspection" orange lights are still on. The green lights work fine and my reset tool will reset them. I have noticed that the "Oil Service" and "Inspection" vary in intensity and after a 20...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Fri Feb 02, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Programa SI Board replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 7441

Re: Programa SI Board replacement

I may need to replace my SI board in my 1989 Highline . The only ones I can see on offer are for 1986 models and earlier. Does anybody know the part number I need and where to get one?

Thanks

Paul
by WelshBentleyBoy
Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Seasons greetings.
Replies: 10
Views: 7775

Re: Seasons greetings.

Happy Christmas Ron

Great to have someone of your knowledge and experience helping us non technical enthusiasts.

Best wishes

Paul
by WelshBentleyBoy
Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:43 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Internal Batteries
Replies: 1
Views: 2488

Internal Batteries

My OBC and service indicator appear to be suffering from expired internal hard wired batteries, I am based in Cardiff and need to contact someone who can replace them bearing in mind that I am useless with a soldering iron and have no idea as to how to strip down a dashboard!

Paul
by WelshBentleyBoy
Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Chasing Classic Cars
Replies: 6
Views: 5238

Re: Chasing Classic Cars

The latest ones on Discovery Turbo are 2017 programmes so well up to date.

Paul
by WelshBentleyBoy
Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Chasing Classic Cars
Replies: 6
Views: 5238

Chasing Classic Cars

Just had a screening in the UK of the latest episode which featured a 1987 635m with 6000 miles which he sold at Amelia Island for $95000 hammer price. Claimed as a world record. The car looked immaculate and Wayne Carini waxed lyrical about the car and their future classic potential. The only way i...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Wed Oct 18, 2017 3:07 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Original Radio for 85 M635
Replies: 12
Views: 10426

Re: Original Radio for 85 M635

My 1989 Highline was originally fitted with a Pioneer Quartz KE3090 https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/pioneer_ke_3090.html I have fitted a Clarion NZ 502 which has radio,Ipod Video, navigation, bluetooth and all mod cons http://www.clarion.com/gb/en/products-personal/multimedia/NZ502E/specification/inde...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
Replies: 16
Views: 10576

Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?

sansouci wrote:"Hot young thing seeks older woman with empty garage" hmmmmm
Please send picture of garage.
by WelshBentleyBoy
Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
Replies: 16
Views: 10576

Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?

It seems that the problem is the car cluttering up the garden no matter what you do . I am OK for space at the moment but when I was pushed for somewhere to keep a spare car I used to chat up old ladies who had given up driving but still had a garage. I would tidy up the garage and pay a reasonable ...
by WelshBentleyBoy
Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:10 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
Replies: 16
Views: 10576

Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?

If you do not require regular access, How about an exterior Carcoon?