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by crav4speed
Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 87 635 part out - canada
Replies: 15
Views: 8400

Re: 87 635 part out - canada

Crack free dash?
by crav4speed
Thu Nov 22, 2018 7:26 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: '85 635csi euro part out - still have parts left
Replies: 35
Views: 23308

Re: '85 635csi euro part out - still have parts left

Looking for late model crack-free dash.

Please PM me if you have one.

Bill
by crav4speed
Wed Feb 03, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Cylinder Head Rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 3587

Cylinder Head Rebuild

So I had the car at the shop getting a custom exhaust, new big brake upgrade and some other minor stuff done. The engine had been running a little rough and I could feel a loss of power. It sounded like there was a misfire and I wanted them to check it out. My mechanic opens the head cover and immed...
by crav4speed
Wed Feb 03, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Driver side rear brake line will not bleed
Replies: 5
Views: 3615

Re: Driver side rear brake line will not bleed

do check that the proportioning (bias) valves are both working correctly and installed in the same orientation; if someone has installed one the wrong way round or there is a fault then you can get a problem on one or both rear circuits. It's only one circuit that is giving us the problem (the driv...
by crav4speed
Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Driver side rear brake line will not bleed
Replies: 5
Views: 3615

Driver side rear brake line will not bleed

So I'm in the process of installing new rotors, pads and calipers. I bought a big brake upgrade kit from Ireland Engineering and got everything installed wonderfully. Trying to bleed the brakes has been another completely different story. I got 3 of the lines to bleed with no issues but the driver s...
by crav4speed
Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB Exterior Door Handle Stoppers
Replies: 4
Views: 2485

Ralph,

Just wanted to thank you for your help. I received the parts and they are great!

Thanks for all your help.
by crav4speed
Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:52 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Engine Stuttering
Replies: 1
Views: 1509

Engine Stuttering

So I have a new problem. I was driving on the freeway today and I went to pass a car. the car downshifted, revved up and hit about 4500 rpm and then I heard what sounded like a pop fro the engine and the check engine light came on. Now the engine feels very sluggish compared to before and when I hit...
by crav4speed
Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB Exterior Door Handle Stoppers
Replies: 4
Views: 2485

Yes... that would be great! I can definitely wait a week. Thanks Ralph
by crav4speed
Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB Exterior Door Handle Stoppers
Replies: 4
Views: 2485

WTB Exterior Door Handle Stoppers

Hello all, http://bigcoupe.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=26070 As per that thread, the stopper on the driver door exterior handle broke and so I'm looking to buy the stamped steel version that is on 84 models and older. Ron has some but is in the UK so I'm looking for anyone in the US that has the pair...
by crav4speed
Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Exterior door handle broke
Replies: 15
Views: 12093

Why is it not surprising that BMW would replace a part with a lesser quality item?!? Bill, I think the stamped steel version is a substantial improvement. At least I've never known of one to break, whereas the pot metal (zinc) ones break frequently. The pot metal parts were the replacement for the ...
by crav4speed
Tue Oct 06, 2015 1:57 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Exterior door handle broke
Replies: 15
Views: 12093

wow! Excellent information! Thank you all very much for your replies. Why is it not surprising that BMW would replace a part with a lesser quality item?!? The problem is, it's just becoming very annoying to have to open the passenger door and lean over to open the driver door and now I worry that th...
by crav4speed
Mon Oct 05, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Exterior door handle broke
Replies: 15
Views: 12093

Exterior door handle broke

So I've been having an issue with the driver exterior door handle opening the driver door and all of a sudden it stopped opening the door completely. I removed the door panel and found a metal u-shaped piece that was cracked. RealOEM calls it a "stopper" and is part #2 (51211959691) shown ...
by crav4speed
Mon Sep 28, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Another Offset Question, and yes I swear I searched....
Replies: 11
Views: 7842

I am running the same setup on my car with the e38 m-parallels and 235/40-18 in the front and 265/35-18 in the rear and I have absolutely no rubbing issues either. But the issue is that the offset on the m-parallels in the front is +13 and your new BBS wheels have a front offset of +32. Being that t...
by crav4speed
Sun Sep 27, 2015 12:42 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: New to the forum. Heidi and her new shoes
Replies: 9
Views: 6458

Thank you everyone for the kind words! :) I'm really excited to be a part of this community as I've already learned a ton from you guys Reading up on stuff. I'm located in northern Queens and my car is a daily driver so I'm definitely down for a meet! I'm very familiar the bilstein sports/h&r sp...
by crav4speed
Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: New to the forum. Heidi and her new shoes
Replies: 9
Views: 6458

New to the forum. Heidi and her new shoes

Hello everyone! I've been lurking the forums for the past few weeks since buying a new-to-me 88 635CSi. What a machine!!! I've always loved these cars and now I finally have one! e38 M-Parallels with 235/40-18 up front and 265/35-18 in the rears Continental DWS06. I love the way it looks! I'm contem...
by crav4speed
Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Weird auto transmission problem
Replies: 10
Views: 5295

a hissing sound? That is odd. Stupid question; you are dipping the oil level when the oil is fully hot, with the engine running, right? That is the way it should be done. It just might be that the filter on the bottom of the tranny is a) blocked and/or b) loose or missing its seal. This would (esp ...
by crav4speed
Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Weird auto transmission problem
Replies: 10
Views: 5295

I would inspect the flex plate and the propshaft etc to see that it is still in one piece; something might be broken. I would also check to see that the gear lever is correctly adjusted where it goes into the gearbox. Losing all drive is a bit unusual to say the least. Can you still select 'P'? Is ...
by crav4speed
Wed Sep 09, 2015 1:00 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Weird auto transmission problem
Replies: 10
Views: 5295

So, I've been doing a little research and the majority of this type of issue seems to be with the clutch pack.

I'm ruling out this possibility though because if it was a clutch pack issue, reverse would work. In my case, neither forward nor reverse gears work.

Is there something else I'm missing?
by crav4speed
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Weird auto transmission problem
Replies: 10
Views: 5295

Weird auto transmission problem

Hello all! I'm new to the forum and what a sucky post to say hello with but I just bought an 88 635csi and the auto transmission started acting up :( The previous owner said they had rebuilt the tranny a few years ago. The car shifts into gear and drives but then it will just stop shifting as if it'...