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by 86C
Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: ABS SENSOR / BOSCH PART NUMBER?
Replies: 84
Views: 60906

Re: ABS SENSOR / BOSCH PART NUMBER?

The ABS sensor wires on the front of my car had perished and broken, but the sensors themselves were fine(reading the correct ohms etc). I got some twin core cable from my local DIY store of the correct grade and cut out the damaged section(about 50cm) then soldered and heatshrinked the joins I mad...
by 86C
Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: It's begun...'87 635 (Now With Pics!)
Replies: 31
Views: 27380

Re: It's begun...'87 635 (Now With Pics!)

Looks like it's just changed hands again, eBay item no 253201229008
Anyone on here bought it?
by 86C
Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Been ages since I posted... F586LVO... Where is it?
Replies: 8
Views: 6189

Re: Been ages since I posted... F586LVO... Where is it?

It's still around......

http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/bmw-635-csi

Found by my dad whilst browsing the net :wink:
by 86C
Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: ABS SENSOR / BOSCH PART NUMBER?
Replies: 84
Views: 60906

Re: ABS SENSOR / BOSCH PART NUMBER?

The ABS sensor wires on the front of my car had perished and broken, but the sensors themselves were fine(reading the correct ohms etc). I got some twin core cable from my local DIY store of the correct grade and cut out the damaged section(about 50cm) then soldered and heatshrinked the joins I made...
by 86C
Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: E24 M6/635/628 Headlight Wipers
Replies: 22
Views: 8786

Re: E24 M6/635/628 Headlight Wipers

guido wrote:Ron, do you have the part number for these stops please? I couldn't find them on realoem.
Are they still available to order? Only looking for 1 or 2.
As am I...
I'm not so sure the stops are available separately though without the chrome rims :-?
by 86C
Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Got your email Brian
Replies: 10
Views: 7086

Re: Got your email Brian

Still here... \:D/
by 86C
Wed Jun 29, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: UK vin ranges
Replies: 21
Views: 8342

Re: UK vin ranges

Was registered in October '89 :wink:
by 86C
Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: UK vin ranges
Replies: 21
Views: 8342

Re: UK vin ranges

Pod wrote:Also 8187711 which I'm pleased to hear is quite near the end of the "chrome line".
My last car was 8187704, still alive and well as far as I know.
The current highline is 8188681
:wink:
by 86C
Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:07 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Been ages since I posted... F586LVO... Where is it?
Replies: 8
Views: 6189

Re: Been ages since I posted... F586LVO... Where is it?

If the current owner is reading this, my father found something for the car you may be interested in... :wink:
by 86C
Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:08 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: how many 635's have you encounter? (Encountered)
Replies: 318
Views: 206900

Re:

sharkfan wrote:Saw a very rare E24 Alpina B11 3.5 at Sytner Nottingham's Alpina 50th Anniversary meet today. I'll post some pics when I can.
I never knew about that, and I only live about 7 miles away from Shytners Nottingham showroom :oops:
by 86C
Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:09 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Been ages since I posted... F586LVO... Where is it?
Replies: 8
Views: 6189

Re: Been ages since I posted... F586LVO... Where is it?

The royal blue '87 car has been sold on now to a friend who has since sold it again, the bronzit beige '89 highline I still have and has been back on the road a while now, lots of mechanical stuff done to it :mrgreen:
by 86C
Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Been ages since I posted... F586LVO... Where is it?
Replies: 8
Views: 6189

Re: Been ages since I posted... F586LVO... Where is it?

So I found this pic posted on a forum the other day... (Bimmerforums?) http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e310/86C/Mobile%20Uploads/delphin3_zps54944c9a.jpg I have no idea how old the picture is but the car still looks good. Looks like it has a BMW car club sticker in the windscreen? Really surprised...
by 86C
Wed Dec 30, 2015 10:58 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: heater control 2N3055 transistor replacement..
Replies: 23
Views: 12650

Re: heater control 2N3055 transistor replacement..

Have just replaced the transistor on my '89 as I was having issues with the blower speed. The one I removed was original from what I could see but it wasn't the 2N3055 but a 2N3771. I still fitted the 3055 and it works perfectly. What's the difference between the two types?
by 86C
Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: A very useful VIN decoder!
Replies: 15
Views: 8151

Works for me :mrgreen:
by 86C
Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Fuel Tank for '89 Highline in UK
Replies: 1
Views: 1665

Fuel Tank for '89 Highline in UK

As per the title... Whatcha got?
Mine's a little weepy around the base of the filler neck unfortunately... :roll:
by 86C
Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: It's begun...'87 635 (Now With Pics!)
Replies: 31
Views: 27380

Just an update on this...

My friend who bought this off me completed the body repairs and gave it a full respray and it has since moved on again.
Meanwhile, I still have my Highline... :mrgreen: