Part 8: Rebuilding the Heater Box:
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/conditio ... heater-box
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- Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
- Sun Oct 15, 2017 12:58 am
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Polishing Hella glass fog lights
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10399
Re: Polishing Hella glass fog lights
What type (mfger, material) sandpaper did you use?
Do you think wet sanding would take less time or otherwise have an advantage?
Do you think wet sanding would take less time or otherwise have an advantage?
- Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:45 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
Re: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
Part 7: Preparing For The Evaporator Installation
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/conditio ... stallation
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/conditio ... stallation
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:11 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:32 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
- Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:55 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
- Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:33 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:17 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:08 am
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:54 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
Re: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
After a hiatus, Rob is back to writing about sharks. Here's the latest installment, with hopefully more to come soon:
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/there%E2 ... e-free-car
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/there%E2 ... e-free-car
- Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:11 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: M owners must have.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9877
Re: M owners must have.
Got one coming , will let you know how it works. Let us know when it's available for rental. At last year's SoCal Vintage BMW meet in Van Nuys I spoke with Dean Caccavo, who developed this, if I recall correctly. In any case, I remember him saying it was available for loan, with the borrower paying...
- Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:47 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Clunking sound when turning steering wheel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12115
Re: Clunking sound when turning steering wheel
Follow-up question: what torque should I apply to the nuts on top of the strut tower? Of the torques listed below, I'd guess that it's the "spring strut mount to wheel house", but correct me if I'm wrong.
- Sun May 28, 2017 1:24 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Clunking sound when turning steering wheel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12115
Re: Clunking sound when turning steering wheel
Looks like the original part number is defunct, and cross-references to a new number. Here is the original # 31331124508 Here is the cross ref. # 31-33-1-139-452 O.K., embarrassingly enough I'm just now getting back to this job, after dealing w/ several jobs on my daily driver. My M6 has only gotte...
- Thu May 18, 2017 3:37 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
- Topic: WTB Front grilles in new or near-new condition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5412
Re: WTB Front grilles in new or near-new condition
No thanks, I'm all set.
- Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:02 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
- Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:52 pm
- Forum: Buyer and Seller feedback - Vender Feedback
- Topic: Positive feedback for Jay Stratton (JCS)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2777
Positive feedback for Jay Stratton (JCS)
I recently got a re-built power steering pump from Jay Stratton (username JCS). The pump arrived quickly, was in great shape, and runs perfectly. Jay returned the core deposit by PayPal promptly upon receiving my old pump. Communication via email was timely and informative. Overall A+ experience and...
- Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:28 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
- Replies: 59
- Views: 42225
Re: Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
It's been a while since the Hack Mechanic posted about E24's, but here's his new post about helping a friend sell his uncommon '88. Part 2 to follow soon.
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/selling- ... ark-part-i
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/selling- ... ark-part-i
- Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:38 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: The expansion tank overflow tube goes where, exactly?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2886
Re: The expansion tank overflow tube goes where, exactly?
it exits the inner wing via the same holes as the rear brake pipes, and dribbles (if it dribbles) onto the road from there. The end of the tube is (IIRC) slash-cut. Thanks, Brucey. As usual, YOU DA MAN. 8) I got a little too focused on what was going on in the engine bay (actually, playing with the...
- Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:08 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: The expansion tank overflow tube goes where, exactly?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2886
The expansion tank overflow tube goes where, exactly?
Yesterday I noticed the rubber overflow hose (#4 in diagram below) from the coolant expansion tank is in bad shape, and will need to be replaced soon. I followed the tube down with a borescope and saw that it "terminates" in a grungy corner of the engine bay (firewall and fender wall). I u...
- Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:33 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Power steering reservoir underside grommet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3672
Re: Power steering reservoir underside grommet
I think it is 3 72 11 119 643 it shows as there being three of these used in the reservoir assy. IIRC the same bush is used where the reservoir bolts on. If so it means that (temporarily) you can use a split one on a bolted connection, and re-use the one from the bolt on the reservoir base. Thanks,...
- Sun Jan 01, 2017 3:20 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Power steering reservoir underside grommet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3672
Power steering reservoir underside grommet
In the course of replacing some leaky power steering hoses I pulled the P/S reservoir out to take a look at it and make sure it's not leaking itself. There's a rubber grommet that fits between the "nub" on the reservoir underside and the mating hole in the bracket. As shown in the pictures...
- Thu Nov 17, 2016 8:42 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Another nice M6 sold for $36K
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5689
Another nice M6 sold for $36K
An '87 M6 (88K miles) in nice condition (though lacking "proper" rims, IMHO) just went for $36K on BAT auctions. The market for these beauties is still strong, and likely getting stronger!
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-m6-4/
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-m6-4/
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:47 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Win the lottery lately?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2071
Win the lottery lately?
If so, may I interest you in this model as your weekend track toy?
http://bringatrailer.com/2016/11/09/exc ... mw-635csi/
http://bringatrailer.com/2016/11/09/exc ... mw-635csi/
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 5:56 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Oil analysis - bearing wear? Post your reports!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3344
Oil analysis - bearing wear? Post your reports!
O.K., let's talk oil analysis. A quick forum search revealed that there's not much discussion about this. I recently had a Blackstone oil analysis done for my E39 M5, since some in that community are concerned about high-mileage S62 rod bearing wear (which should be revealed by lead and copper in th...
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:15 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: 1987 M6 Losing power/RPM
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12738
Re: 1987 M6 Losing power/RPM
John (and Slofut) - is the TRE pump a truly drop-in solution, or is some adapting needed? Any problems with the install?jcburk wrote:So I am sending the tank out to be cleaned and coated and ordered a new TRE 340 255 LPH. Lesson learned.