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by Klaus
Wed May 12, 2010 4:21 am
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: Bimmerfest 2010 in Pasadena May 22nd
Replies: 40
Views: 23809

Well, as there were quiet a few requests..., even if it's completely OT. Last Thursday I fixed a frame of a Medium Duty Chevrolet, repairing some sag after an incorrect accessory installation and some impact damage. I used a specialized C-Tool, which goes into the inside of the frame rail and is eit...
by Klaus
Tue May 11, 2010 1:00 am
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: Bimmerfest 2010 in Pasadena May 22nd
Replies: 40
Views: 23809

Well, looks like you have to count me out. I actually managed to almost amputate a finger tip last week, glove saved it from being removed completely. After some emergency repairs last Thursday, I got the bad news today that I need a lot more surgery, Thursday they are trying put the bones and joint...
by Klaus
Tue May 04, 2010 2:05 am
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: Bimmerfest 2010 in Pasadena May 22nd
Replies: 40
Views: 23809

Looks like I am in, by looking at the map the Sport Chalet parking lot appears to be the best choice for the pre-meet. Maybe we should crosspost to the other E24 forums and the E12 and E28 guys to judge interest. Registration is definitely required for the event, not sure where the sudden registrati...
by Klaus
Sun May 02, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leather Covered Dash
Replies: 16
Views: 9843

I haven't updated this thread in a while, a lot of other things going on.. Anyway, I talked to the upholsterer I used a couple of weeks ago, as he is finishing up some of my interior details. He still has the original set of templates, but I really got the idea that he is not interested in doing any...
by Klaus
Sun May 02, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Copper PS Washers
Replies: 4
Views: 2271

Any halfway decent hydraulic supply house will have the required sizes in stock, they are 14x20mm and 16x22mm. On a funny note, BMW used to provide the seals in Aluminum, if you order the actual part numbers now you will receive Copper. Not sure what the reasoning is... In perfect world the seals sh...
by Klaus
Sun May 02, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: O2 Sensor
Replies: 7
Views: 3970

Sensor dimensions should be the same from the shoulder to the tip...give or take half a millimeter. The threads are iron pipe size and tapered. If you know its not cross threaded, cinch that puppy down. Careful, the O2 sensor does not use any type of pipe threads, the threads are never tapered and ...
by Klaus
Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:07 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Looking for rear spoiler.
Replies: 3
Views: 2188

OK, hold your horses... The spoiler in question is a copy of the M-Tech spoiler by dimension, the top surface is smooth, no rubber insert. I bought mine from Erebuni when they closed out their stock around 2004, sure looks like the same mold was used to produce the ones offered by Wings West. If I r...
by Klaus
Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: Bimmerfest 2010 in Pasadena May 22nd
Replies: 40
Views: 23809

OK, I have to finalize my schedule for May in the next couple of days, still interested in going to Pasadena on the 22nd. Anyway, it appears as if the placement arrangements are the biggest draw back, parking cars in the order of arrival. I can happily survive another day without being parked in by ...
by Klaus
Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:26 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: M90 Head Specifications?
Replies: 7
Views: 2959

Wow, that's a really interesting question... I went through this before when I installed my M90. I was unable to find the specification for the original head dimensions, even in the factory manual. I ended up assuming that the engine I used was untouched with the original head gasket judging by the ...
by Klaus
Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:24 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Okay, what's the fix?
Replies: 17
Views: 5715

I solved the problem by wiring a relay with direct connection to the battery and I am using the starter wire as a trigger for the relay. It is mounted to the backside of the Combo Relay bracket, just a regular 30A relay with a 20A fuse and appropiate wiring. Since then, no more problems... Klaus Kl...
by Klaus
Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Okay, what's the fix?
Replies: 17
Views: 5715

Re: Okay, what's the fix?

Here's the sitch. My 1985 Euro automatic has always had ignition issues. The PO used -and I continue to- a wire, alligator clipped to a lead on the starter for when key starting failed. I'd get in the car, turn the key and it would either start or give me nothing. No click. Very occasionally, there...
by Klaus
Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Toe in and laser alignment
Replies: 7
Views: 4292

I don't have any access to my specification database right now, but if I remember front toe in is 0? 5' +/-10', which translates to about 1/32" to 1/16" toe-in with standard dimension tires. If you are interested in more precise detail I can check and post the whole specification sheet. Al...
by Klaus
Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: oil filter housing
Replies: 12
Views: 6870

Maybe you could resize the picture to a size that actually shows something???
by Klaus
Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:07 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Quality M90 head gastket?
Replies: 19
Views: 7297

OK, a couple of comments... I just did a pretty much routine rebuild on the M90 I put into my '81. The engine had probably around 100k miles when I bought it and the head gasket started to show some signs of leakage between the bores, dry compression still checked out OK. After looking at aftermarke...
by Klaus
Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:11 am
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: Bimmerfest 2010 in Pasadena May 22nd
Replies: 40
Views: 23809

Thanks for the pictures, I am still torn, but might consider an attempt this year. The pictures make it look bearable, appears that at least some classic stuff shows up. Wouldn't guess by their website...

Klaus
by Klaus
Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Picture request for early E24 toolkit
Replies: 4
Views: 2917

Picture request for early E24 toolkit

Could somebody with an unmolested toolkit please take a picture and post it? I am looking for the original configuration of the kit before 9/82, which are the E12 based cars. I have a few pictures of the E12 toolkit, but it turns out that the tray is not identical to the early E24. Also, one socket ...
by Klaus
Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leather Covered Dash
Replies: 16
Views: 9843

I am looking into this right now, might take a few days to get a response back with a cost and time estimate.

Stay tuned...
by Klaus
Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:05 pm
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: Bimmerfest 2010 in Pasadena May 22nd
Replies: 40
Views: 23809

Really??? Nobody has an opinion in this highly opinionated crowd? Somebody must have attended this event before and can shed some light on it...
by Klaus
Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leather Covered Dash
Replies: 16
Views: 9843

Was the work done locally or was it sent out? Doesn't seem too expensive to get a dash as good as the pictures of yours. Would like information on the vendor. Do you have pictures of the process you did on your dash? Thanks. As previously stated, work was done by a specialized upholsterer, local to...
by Klaus
Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:41 am
Forum: Other Fests
Topic: Bimmerfest 2010 in Pasadena May 22nd
Replies: 40
Views: 23809

Bimmerfest 2010 in Pasadena May 22nd

After looking around for a while I found the announcement for Bimmerfest 2010 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, May 22nd: http://www.bimmerfest.com/event.php I might be tempted to attend, but looking at the pictures it looks more like a E36, E46 and "$800 per month lease" event with more fake ...
by Klaus
Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:34 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leather Covered Dash
Replies: 16
Views: 9843

how much out of curiosity? i've been considering doing this to mine when i eventually get on to tackling my interior I don't have an exact figure, as I had the dash, seats, B-pillars, headliner and carpet all done at the same time. I also did the prep on the dash myself, removed and repaired the fo...
by Klaus
Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:12 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leather Covered Dash
Replies: 16
Views: 9843

SoCalE24 wrote:Wow, your dash looks great! Where did you have it done?
I had it done by a local upholsterer, specialized in exotics. Not cheap, but the end result looks great.

Klaus
by Klaus
Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:07 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Leather Covered Dash
Replies: 16
Views: 9843

Re-stiching a leather dash is kind of tricky, as the leather has a tendency to shrink and harden with age. Redoing it is not that big of a problem, money wise you would be looking at about the same amount as the standard vinyl dash. Problem is to find an upholsterer that knows how to work on project...
by Klaus
Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Best price for E12 based heater valve???
Replies: 6
Views: 4883

OK, looks like I was dealing with a few separate problems... After cycling the heater valve a few times, the leakage went away. I wrapped some paper towels around the area and after almost 3000 miles they are completely undisturbed and dry. Some people report failure of the newer style valve, which ...
by Klaus
Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:38 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Best price for E12 based heater valve???
Replies: 6
Views: 4883

Thanks for the link, Chris, can not say that I have ever seen it before. Good to know that there is a problem with the replacement valves, not sure if this has been addressed by BMW. Drew, my valve leaks pretty intermittently, stays bone dry for a while and then starts dripping without moving the va...