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Good job, coming together!
Check here on "cars and parts for sale" for some parts. You might get lucky.

It looks like you 'married up' Tom! Congrats!

Hey Vinney; I hope you finalized your next story! I just re-read your wonderfully written story & it still holds water. =D> Please, give us one more!! 8-[ True or not, it makes me think because I know Australia has wonderfully different animals so, anything could happen! =D> It's been long enoug...

Ken; I do understand your point but, I've already emailed him so,
I'll let him answer for himself.

I forgot to add this update: My clutch problem was only the master cylinder hose!! When I first brought Buster to my mechanic, Bob, I told him specifically to change ALL the hoses & belts!! Obviously, he didn't!! I have to figure a way to attack him gently, but, he deserves to be attacked! Again...

YUP! Some leaky hose on the intake side!
Very sad!

In another vein; are your window switches on the center consul available?
Can you show a picture of your gearshift leather cover? I need one with a zipper.
Hope I'm first in line?

I've heard or read that the Euros have a red fan & for the US Mkt. it was black.
That is,, from the factory. Buster has a black one. I assume replaced by an owner.

Thanx POD. That was changed a coupla years ago & I don't drive every day.
And there was no fluid where Tom said.

Tom; my mechanic says it's the clutch master cylinder.
Now's the time for him to bleed the system, huh?

Thanx for jumping in guys,,,,Greg

Thanx tschultz;
I'm having Buster towed to my mechanic tomorrow. AAA.,,Yay!

I totally agree about the sound!! 8) I think what he was saying was that Buster's sound was big w/o being intrusive? I was leaving so I didn't take time to ask. I LUV Buster's sound! 8) :D If you dudes would post exactly how I should shoot the sound with my Samsung S4, whatever, I will try. Promise!...

I wish I could but, I can't download or upload a picture, sound bite or video! Very sad indeed, huh? I'm lost in this new world. :roll: You could also add a second muffler if it's too loud for the wifey. Also #2: I suggest using as large a pipe as you can and have them make the front pipe male, inse...

Don't you have a sorta local Pik-A-Part??

OOOHHHH! Wonders will never cease!!
I think I can do that! I did see some threads!
Then screw it back in after use? Or can I leave it that way?

Thanx very much, Jose`

I recall someone saying that after 30 days a post may be deleted?
I think that should not exist?
For one thing, I don't know how to save a post

Things are piling up on me. Now, my clutch pedal comes up but, the workings seem to not dis-engage! Meaning Buster stays in gear. I nursed him home about two miles by timing the lights & turning the key off at stop lights. Turned him over on green lights & he was in gear already. It was a gr...

Gotcha! I have what I said plus a six inch oblong Magnaflow muffler at the rear with no center muffler. Buster has a deep throated rumble at idle & a very nice low sound while accelerating. Plus, no 2,000 rpm drone that seems to be unpopular. At the tire shop lately, I was asked by a worker if I...

Till I get the wiring in the window switches figured out, I pulled the cap off the doorcard that I thought rolled up the window manually,,but, nope. I found it to be 13/16" , spark plug size but, it just seems to freewheel. I don't wanna spin it too far do I? Both windows are open to about 3 in...

Thanx.
Also, I don't believe your doorcards are leather? I think that only happened with the L6? Guys, correct me if I'm wrong,,,,,again.

Another also; Guys, what is the forum address for the E21?
Thanx,,,,Greg

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To find that 'c' clip maybe get a small flashlight from Autozone or wherever and a smaller mirror.
Use either a two ft. coiled retriever with a claw & plunger or a magnet.
It's worth a try.

Try a mom & pop reputable shop & have them build one to fit.
It'll also be cheaper, I bet. Mine cost me $200 the receipt says.
But, I replaced it only from the cat. back with 2 1/2" pipe.

I have a tennis friend looking to replace his wrecked E21.
Is it for sale? Please PM me?

Good thought, Ralph. My Grip mind is kickin' in.
Maybe dis-assemble and spray paint them with a rust inhibitor after a good wire brush scrub?

Great tip about the ratchet straps! Maybe from Home Depot?
Also, get the ones with the higher pulling weight.
You can attach one end to the other so only the strap wraps around the coils.
Or, maybe the straps will have plastic covers on the hooks.
This is also Grip equipment so I know how to use them.

On 'firstfives.org' the dude's handle is 'bigmotorsmallcar'. He has access to a sheet metal pkg.
The forum is free to join and he's in Orange County, Cali.
Good Luck,,,,Greg

Welcome, your E24 looks good from Long Beach! Keep her covered with a good carnuba wax while the mechanics are taken care of. Even after,,,, of course! Also, some tend to forget the steering wheel! Get a good leather cleaner & food for the interior. I like Mequiare's products. Along with Griot's...