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by brtele
Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Odometer Repair
Replies: 2
Views: 2773

Re: Odometer Repair

Duh, I needed to take the white housing off of the Odometer. Maybe I also needed to walk away for a little bit. I was on the verge of using hulk hands to remove the every piece from the Odometer.
by brtele
Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:24 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Odometer Repair
Replies: 2
Views: 2773

Odometer Repair

I'm repairing the gears in the odometer and following the Odometer Gears Instructional page, but I've gotten stuck on the clear cover/gear door. The cover is "tabbed" to a PCB board and does not have enough clearance to maneuver around the connector pins. Could anyone provide some assistan...
by brtele
Mon Nov 25, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Interior Door Handle feels broken
Replies: 1
Views: 3605

Re: Interior Door Handle feels broken

I wanted to complete this post. I did happen to replace the driver's side interior door handle. It was thrashed. I used the following video to get an idea what I was walking into. Really this was a simple project. I ended up purchasing door panel removal tools at Harbor Freight. Used them to remove ...
by brtele
Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:17 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Interior Door Handle feels broken
Replies: 1
Views: 3605

Interior Door Handle feels broken

Hello everyone. My interior door handle over the past few weeks has started to become difficult to use. It feels like it's pivoting or lifting up out of it's cavity. Sometimes the interior door handle surround will pop out. If I hold the surround firmly against the door card, the handle will work as...
by brtele
Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:47 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Clutch Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 2575

Re: Clutch Problems

Slave Cylinder - definitely the slave cylinder. I ended up buying 1 from Napa for $40 and it was in a Febi box, but was a much lighter unit than the Febi that was on the car. Also, the new Febi unit also had URO stamped on the cylinder along with FEBI. Anyways, I hooked it up, bled it and ripped aro...
by brtele
Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:16 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Clutch Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 2575

Re: Clutch Problems

So I got a chance under the car and had a look around. A little bit of fluid was coming from the drivers side of the tranny (not a lot as it was road gunked up). I went ahead and bled the slave cylinder and cleaned up the area really good. I then went back and pushed the clutch and to my surprise it...
by brtele
Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:29 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Clutch Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 2575

Clutch Problems

On the way home today the clutch mysteriously started engaging way lower than normal (almost all the way to the floor). The clutch still felt strong, but the pedal/clutch was engaging very low. The pedal will come all the up way up and rest in normal position without help from me. The bracket is not...
by brtele
Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Windshield Wipers Jumping
Replies: 12
Views: 7408

Re: Windshield Wipers Jumping

I know, I know... I should've addressed this issue 2 years ago, but life's gotten in the way and I just don't drive the car in the rain. Question for the brain trust: The wipers move fluid/smooth with the setting is set to fast or I manually hold the single pass (down). If I momentarily push the sin...
by brtele
Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:30 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Brake Bomb - My Brakes Are Back
Replies: 1
Views: 2434

Brake Bomb - My Brakes Are Back

Months after buying a new accumulator via Pelican and looking at the replacement project like PeeWee Herman looking at the snake fire rescue, I finally dug into the job. Wasn't that bad. I made sure I had crow feet flare nut wrenches and various extensions to get the fittings off before I removed th...
by brtele
Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Tell us what type of motor oil you prefer?
Replies: 34
Views: 17223

Re: Tell us what type of motor oil you prefer?

Brad Penn 15/40. Love the green.
by brtele
Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:02 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1988 635 Part out
Replies: 65
Views: 102685

Re: 1988 635 Part out

kylefav390 wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:08 am
brtele wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:20 pm Is the drivers side rear tail light chrome surround available?

Thank you,
Brandon
No sorry the drivers side is pretty gone.
OK, thanks for the response. Good luck with the part out.
by brtele
Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:20 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1988 635 Part out
Replies: 65
Views: 102685

Re: 1988 635 Part out

Is the drivers side rear tail light chrome surround available?

Thank you,
Brandon
by brtele
Tue Jun 05, 2018 7:03 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB - Drivers Side Tail Light and Surround
Replies: 2
Views: 64411

Re: WTB - Drivers Side Tail Light and Surround

Still looking for a driver's side chrome surround for an 83 633. If anyone has parts availability, please let me know.

Thank you,
Brandon
by brtele
Thu May 03, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB - Drivers Side Tail Light and Surround
Replies: 2
Views: 64411

WTB - Drivers Side Tail Light and Surround

Looking for a driver's side Tail Light Assembly and Surround to replace my wrecked one. 1983 633. Thanks for any assistance,

Brandon
by brtele
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Oil Pressure Sensor Question
Replies: 2
Views: 2419

Re: Oil Pressure Sensor Question

The replacement Bosch sensor has a crush washer so I'm going to torque to 20ft/lb and call it a day.
by brtele
Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Oil Pressure Sensor Question
Replies: 2
Views: 2419

Oil Pressure Sensor Question

The existing Oil Pressure Sensor on the rear of the head is causing an awful leak and is being replaced tonight. I don't see a torque rating for this sensor in the Bentley or haven't found it in the search engine. I was thinking 20ft/lb similar to the Bentley Oil Pressure Switch spec, is this correc...
by brtele
Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:08 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Euro Bumpers Front/Rear
Replies: 5
Views: 44535

Re: Euro Bumpers Front/Rear

Yes sir. This is why it's taken me so long to convert. I figure if I'm replacing rear bumper (I know it's not bolt on), why not get the pair and get it done the way I like it. I know it's an undertaking by reading through the posts.

Thanks for the heads up,
Brandon
by brtele
Mon Mar 05, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Euro Bumpers Front/Rear
Replies: 5
Views: 44535

Euro Bumpers Front/Rear

This past weekend was rear ended and I've decided this is the time to go the Euro route if I can find a set of bumpers/etc. Please let me know if you have anything I need. '83 633.

Thanks for any assistance,
Brandon
by brtele
Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Small Coolant Leak
Replies: 0
Views: 2108

Small Coolant Leak

I've recently noticed a small coolant leak around the area of the bypass coolant hose/radiator connection. I went ahead and replaced the existing bypass hose as it was pretty brittle and had cracks. After wiping the area of coolant, I've noticed the coolant streaks are back and there's definitely a ...
by brtele
Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1057
Views: 464366

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

Replaced the Driveshaft and guibo. Was not that fun, but it's done and drives way better.
by brtele
Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Have a few drive shaft/guibo/CB questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7030

Acceleration Shudder Gone

So I received the rebuilt DS from Driveshaft Specialist (TX) on Thursday. Packaging was good and the DS was well protected for shipping. The job wasn't too bad. Removal of the rear shaft and replacement of the new shaft took about 5 hours. If I had to do it again, I could easily cut it to 2-3 hours ...
by brtele
Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:33 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Have a few drive shaft/guibo/CB questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7030

Re: Have a few drive shaft/guibo/CB questions

Conez0, thanks for the tips. All points well taken and will try to take of pics and record the drama of installing a new driveshaft.
by brtele
Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:22 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Have a few drive shaft/guibo/CB questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7030

Re: Have a few drive shaft/guibo/CB questions

After a little bit of research and calling around I went with Driveshaft Specialist (San Antonio, TX). Craig was very helpful over the phone and explained the "red stuff" coming out of the joints was rust and should probably be scheduled to be replaced. So I took the dive and purchased a r...
by brtele
Tue Feb 21, 2017 2:13 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Have a few drive shaft/guibo/CB questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7030

Re: Have a few drive shaft/guibo/CB questions

Going to call Driveline Service of Portland tomorrow to see what the pricing looks like.
by brtele
Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:57 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Have a few drive shaft/guibo/CB questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7030

Re: Have a few drive shaft/guibo/CB questions

Thanks Ralph. After damaging the brand new CB trying to mount it on the shaft, I'm seriously thinking about purchasing a rebuilt driveshaft. I'm at 140K miles and I'm somewhat worried about the joints. It looks like the going rate for a rebuilt DS is approx $400. Anyone have great experience with a ...