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- Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:13 am
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Shear off screws
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9396
Looking at instruction 32 32 001, under Steering, in the CD, I see what you mean, there is a picture of the procedure ron detailed above, but no mention of it in the text. You loosen Set Screw #3 to pull Ignition Switch #2 from the end of the Lock Cylinder #4 http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/M...
- Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:05 am
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: RHD M635 Register
- Replies: 301
- Views: 144409
- Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:12 am
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: RHD M635 Register
- Replies: 301
- Views: 144409
RHD M 635 Register
Hi Garry, I also have #207. Zinnobar red,black interior.Allegedly 52,000.
Build date Jun.'85. Reg. date 23/08/85.
Build date Jun.'85. Reg. date 23/08/85.
- Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:16 am
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Shear off screws
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9396
Ignition lock
If your car is pre 9/85 with a coarse spline steering column you will have to remove and replace the shear bolts. If post 9/85 with a fine spline column you can replace just the barrel. There is a small hole underneath the barrel.Put key in lock and insert small drill bit/screwdriver into hole to re...
- Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:57 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: replacement fuel tank, or repair kit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1958
thanks, you're right: a more detailed check of realoem tells me that all tanks on E12, E28 and E24 are the same part no. on the source of the leak, I'm pretty sure it is corrosion at the bottom of the seam on the bit of the tank nearest the rear wheel. Visibility is not great around here and the th...
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:25 pm
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Hood Shocks/gas springs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1648
Gas struts
The lower mount on the L/H side is on top of the wing (shorter strut) due
to position of air filter on the "M".
The lower mount on the R/H side is on the inner wing (longer strut).
On later cars both lower mounts are on top of the wings so they use the
shorter struts.
HTH Ron.
to position of air filter on the "M".
The lower mount on the R/H side is on the inner wing (longer strut).
On later cars both lower mounts are on top of the wings so they use the
shorter struts.
HTH Ron.
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:38 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Air con recharge
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1817
Re: Air con recharge
I've just been told by KwikFit that no one in the world can re-charge my air con, as the gases used are now illegal, and I'll have to have my compressor and all lines changed to accomodate new gases; surely not?! Most aircon. specialists can upgrade your system to R134A. They remove existing chargi...
- Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:16 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: Taking on BMW Australia pricing
- Replies: 55
- Views: 21199
- Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:55 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: sloppiness in steering
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4917
Sloppy steering
Hi Drew,Not sure if the steering box mounting is the same on E12/E28 based cars but the mounting bracket is a known weak point. When I stripped out the suspension/steering on my Highline I found 3 cracks around the mounting.I made up some gussets and re-inforced the weak bracket.It is extremely diff...
- Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:11 pm
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: power window motors-fixable?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2731
Re: power window motors-fixable?
Try smacking it with a hammer whilst holding the switch down!!greyeagle wrote:My passenger side electric window has decided to stop working,its not the switch as I can hear the motor 'click' when I press the old button on the console.
It has worked in the passed,are they 'pull-apart-able'?
See PM.
- Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:56 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Group buy feeler - all aluminum radiator
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9232
Colin C wrote: Quote: I got a quote of around ?120.00 from elsewhere if interested. Yes....Cheers Ron, PM me the details Sorry Colin, Guy's got his head up his ass.Sent me a pic. of a standard 6 rad. and said it was the only one he could do!! Ron. No problem Ron, Boyd has one in his parts bin I rea...
- Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:51 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Group buy feeler - all aluminum radiator
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9232
- Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:16 pm
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: M6/Highline wheel arch covers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1970
Re: M6/Highline wheel arch covers
Just taken the old wings off my Highline & found I can't get the old covers off. I've taken the single nut off but the adhesive used to fit them is epic! The online parts guide doesn't list them although I do have the part numbers on the old ones. Are they still available & do they just sti...
- Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:03 am
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: RHD M635 Register
- Replies: 301
- Views: 144409
M635 register
Hi Garry, Mine is #062. Alpine white/black interior.170,000 miles.
- Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:20 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: Passed MOT!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5336
Re: Passed MOT!
Legal in the UK and they doesn't rust!chris Wright wrote:Copper brake lines? In the US copper is illegal, is it legal in the UK?wattsmonkey wrote: ....... and copper brake pipe. Rob
Probably better to use cupro-nickel lines.
- Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:18 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: Passed MOT!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5336
Re: Passed MOT!
Legal in the UK and they doesn't rust! Probably better to use CU/NI.chris Wright wrote:Copper brake lines? In the US copper is illegal, is it legal in the UK?wattsmonkey wrote: ....... and copper brake pipe. Rob
- Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:26 pm
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: sticking boot lock
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7759
Is your's going to be driven ever again?? I hope so. Need to get my e21 turbo track car done, then I will take the sixer to bits and see if I can save it. Welding is surprisingly good fun, so I am almost looking forward to it. If I do manage to fix it, I'll be seeking a manual conversion kit... Sti...
- Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:19 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: First US M6
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7319
Re: "Total BMW"
The new issue is just after being released. There is an article in there on a time-warp RHD M635CSi, no. 497. The magazine bills the car as being the last RHD M635CSi. I rather suspect "Bayerische" might disagree with that :wink: Total BMW July 2008. Quote " the second-to- last M635C...
- Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:59 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Group buy feeler - all aluminum radiator
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9232
- Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:55 pm
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: sticking boot lock
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7759
- Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:58 am
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: sticking boot lock
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7759
Sticky boot lock
They all eventually corrode and the seal hardens partly due to the exhaust fumes getting sucked up into the low pressure area when the car is moving.I've got half a dozen spares and the seals are shot on them all!! As Bruce and Ivan said, WD40 works well for a while, but needs squirting regulary.I'v...
- Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:21 pm
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: E24 Side Skirts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13422
One more thing....Ron, you say your M-Tech jacking points don't fit too well. Well, I can tell you that the BMW std jack does NOT WORK AT ALL with the Zender side skirts. I have to carry a scissors jack in order to jack up the car. BTDT. I've made up some adaptors to fit a small trolley jack. There...
- Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:13 pm
- Forum: Tires and Wheels
- Topic: High Offset Wheel Fitment
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4127
-just be sure that the spacers have both a male spigot and a female spigot, and that they are a good fit; otherwise a wheel-wobbling frenzy may result. One fly in the ointment- no locking wheelbolts made in the longer fitment required.... cheers I managed to get some locking bolts 15mm longer than ...
- Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:21 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: window stickers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5926
Silverstone glass.
Courtesy of Steve and Lisa.Thanks again.
Ideal for a VERY large gin and tonic!!
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Ideal for a VERY large gin and tonic!!
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- Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:16 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Cautionary tale.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 963
Cautionary tale.
I recently renewed all the bushing on my gear shift linkage on my M6. Removed exhaust,propshaft and lower gearbox mount using transmission jack to support the box.Lowered the jack to get max.clearance over the top of the box.Changed all parts and put it all back together. Lowered car from lift and s...