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by gte619n
Tue Aug 02, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fire. Tragedy. :(
Replies: 9
Views: 1221

Re: Fire. Tragedy. :(

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the kind words.

@Slownrusty I'll let you know as soon as the insurance people let me back in.
by gte619n
Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fire. Tragedy. :(
Replies: 9
Views: 1221

Fire. Tragedy. :(

Gentlemen, I'm not sure this is the appropriate section. Well, I suppose it might be because I had an engine fire and the car burned to the ground: [CAUTION: This content may be disturbing to most viewers] https://evan-ruff.s3.amazonaws.com/bmw30cs/fire1.jpeg https://evan-ruff.s3.amazonaws.com/bmw30...
by gte619n
Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Crack - Melted Fuse
Replies: 5
Views: 1403

Re: No Crack - Melted Fuse

Oh nice! I didn't know it was a split box. Will do and report back.
by gte619n
Sat Jan 08, 2022 6:26 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Crack - Melted Fuse
Replies: 5
Views: 1403

No Crack - Melted Fuse

Hey guys, I hoping you could help me diagnose a little whoopsie that seems to have happened. I drove the car around and was going to swap in a different BMW C43 headunit to replace the sketchy volume control. Got everything plugged up working and then attempted to start the car. All the lights and s...
by gte619n
Sat Nov 28, 2020 2:18 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Shop Recommendation - Columbus OH
Replies: 1
Views: 5227

Shop Recommendation - Columbus OH

Gentlemen, I am the owner of a 1972 3.0CS Euro and an 85' M635CSi. Previously, I took the cars to Tom Hatem Automotive in Columbus. Sadly, Mr. Hatem has passed away. I am looking for a shop in Columbus or the greater Columbus area that has some familiarity with the e9, E24 or vintage BMWs. If anyone...
by gte619n
Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Cabin Constantly Hot, Need Help
Replies: 19
Views: 7092

Re: Cabin Constantly Hot, Need Help

Might be silly, but make sure the boot between the gear selector and the body is intact and well seated. I've had issues where the boot worked its way loose and engine/transmission air come rising into the cabin through the center console > floor vent area. It was very confusing!
by gte619n
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:09 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Feedback from those using a Miller MAF.
Replies: 7
Views: 3336

Re: Feedback from those using a Miller MAF.

I bought the kit from VAC with the MAF and WAR chip for my M88. No complaints and feel like it's a little easier to live with than the barn door.
by gte619n
Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen Reissue
Replies: 8
Views: 6605

Re: Blaupunkt Bremen Reissue

I just finished fitting a CD43 and a GROM BT3 in my M635CSi. Looks great, fits great, sounds great*.

*as great as I need it to, I'm no audiophile.
by gte619n
Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Passenger Door Lock Cam Repair - PART
Replies: 5
Views: 2825

Re: Passenger Door Lock Cam Repair - PART

Thanks!

Next up... the rubber wire boots that go from the body to the doors are bugging me...

Thinking about trying this and some dye:

https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/ ... uage=en_US

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by gte619n
Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Passenger Door Lock Cam Repair - PART
Replies: 5
Views: 2825

Passenger Door Lock Cam Repair - PART

Hey guys, The ear on the passenger door lock cam broke off in my car. I make a little model and was able to 3D print a replacement. Installed in the car and it works great. If anyone else needs one, you can get one printed from Thingverse. Here's a link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4555433 Hop...
by gte619n
Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Central Locking - Mystery Mix?
Replies: 2
Views: 1836

Re: Central Locking - Mystery Mix?

Well, after some additional investigation, it appears that the microswitch is not necessary for proper operation. I have connected everything to the driver door motor and the movement of the motor tab itself is enough to lock/unlock all the remaining passenger and trunk locks. I am unclear why the m...
by gte619n
Fri Jul 24, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Central Locking - Mystery Mix?
Replies: 2
Views: 1836

Re: Central Locking - Mystery Mix?

Tragedy has struck:

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Trying to adjust the offset and... that was not successful!
by gte619n
Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:47 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Central Locking - Mystery Mix?
Replies: 2
Views: 1836

Central Locking - Mystery Mix?

Gentlemen, I've really been moving along on refurbishing my locks. I have a 1985 M635CSi.I have replaced the bumpers and have everything back together, but am getting some odd behavior with the driver side power switch. Passenger side and trunk work great. My problem, I believe, is the alignment of ...
by gte619n
Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:05 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Door Lock Repair Questions
Replies: 0
Views: 2528

Door Lock Repair Questions

Hey guys, I've embarked on a quest to replace the "door handle bumpers" and to refurbish my locks. I'm also attempting to repair my power locking system as well. I got into this weekend and had a couple of questions: 1. Is the driver lock mechanism substantially different than the passenge...
by gte619n
Thu May 28, 2020 2:04 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Door Actuator Wiring
Replies: 1
Views: 1809

Re: Door Actuator Wiring

Hey guys sorry I just realized I already posted this question 10 days ago. Sorry for the repost!
by gte619n
Thu May 28, 2020 1:34 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Door Actuator Wiring
Replies: 1
Views: 1809

Door Actuator Wiring

Guys, Does anyone have a part number or a connector specification for the door actuator? (or trunk, I guess?) Specifically, I'm looking for the connector to attach 51261372594 or 51261373183 to the wiring. I'd prefer to repair the existing but could splice in a used connector if someone has a source...
by gte619n
Fri May 22, 2020 1:27 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Recaro seat base stickers
Replies: 4
Views: 3476

Re: Recaro seat base stickers

How about a picture of these guys installed? Also, how much for a pair and what is the ordering process?

Thanks,
by gte619n
Tue May 19, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Door Actuator Connector
Replies: 0
Views: 2412

Door Actuator Connector

Hey guys,

Does anyone have a part number for the connector for the door actuators? I've got some crusty ones that I'd like to replace with freshies but it's not clear which one is which.

Does anyone have a P/N?

Thanks!
by gte619n
Tue May 19, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Door Mechanism Repair - Interior Door Panel Removal & Ac
Replies: 11
Views: 9058

Re: Door Mechanism Repair - Interior Door Panel Removal & Ac

Any chance this exists somewhere else? I'm about to tackle this job and would love to have the pictures!

Thanks,

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by gte619n
Mon May 18, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: E24 Windshield Nozzles - Heated/Non
Replies: 12
Views: 7283

Re: E24 Windshield Nozzles - Heated/Non

Phil, Those little posts are for the plastic bracket that retains the check valves. Mine are almost completely gone and I'm looking for the part number to order replacements. Does anyone happen to know that P/N? I am having some difficulty finding it on RealOEM, as they don't seem to be pictured wit...
by gte619n
Mon May 18, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Washer Bottle Bracket Missing
Replies: 4
Views: 3574

Re: Washer Bottle Bracket Missing

Marc, Thank you for your kind offer! Honestly, that sound like a pretty good idea. Here are a few shots of what's left... not much but probably enough to act as an anchor: https://gte619n.s3.amazonaws.com/mount-1.jpg https://gte619n.s3.amazonaws.com/mount-2.jpg https://gte619n.s3.amazonaws.com/mount...
by gte619n
Sun May 17, 2020 2:09 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: Lower Driver Door Panel
Replies: 4
Views: 52848

Re: WTB: Lower Driver Door Panel

Still looking!

Anthrazit Driver Side Lower Panel for an M635CSi. Thanks!
by gte619n
Sun May 17, 2020 2:09 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: Center Console
Replies: 4
Views: 53025

Re: WTB: Center Console

Hey guys, just wanted to bump this up. Still looking!
by gte619n
Sun May 17, 2020 2:07 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Washer Bottle Bracket Missing
Replies: 4
Views: 3574

Washer Bottle Bracket Missing

Guys, I'm at a bit of a loss here. The previous owner took a grinder to the washer bottle bracket and now I've just got a little lip hanging out. I'm looking for this piece: https://gte619n.s3.amazonaws.com/m6-missing-bracket.jpg After checking RealOEM, I'm assuming this was a welded piece to the fe...