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by ron
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...
by ron
Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: RHD M635 Register
Replies: 301
Views: 144409

gwm635 wrote:Thanks muchly,
84 found to date, keep those VIN's coming :D

BTW is 207 the one with the red Racing Dynamics wheels that sold on eBay a few years ago??
That's the one.
by ron
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.
by ron
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...
by ron
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...
by ron
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.
by 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...
by ron
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:16 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Taking on BMW Australia pricing
Replies: 55
Views: 21199

Highline ellipsoids did not always have the electric level adjustment. Mine came without. The only extras it came with were headlamp wiper motors. They are not "electric" Ivan. Simply two fluid filled tubes that work on a push/pull system (which you cannot repair).I did a post a long time...
by ron
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...
by ron
Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: power window motors-fixable?
Replies: 7
Views: 2731

Re: power window motors-fixable?

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'?
:roll:
Try smacking it with a hammer whilst holding the switch down!!

See PM.
by ron
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...
by ron
Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:51 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Group buy feeler - all aluminum radiator
Replies: 27
Views: 9232

Colin C wrote:
I got a quote of around ?120.00 from elsewhere if interested.
Yes....Cheers Ron, PM me the details :D
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.
by ron
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...
by ron
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.
by ron
Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Passed MOT!
Replies: 10
Views: 5336

Re: Passed MOT!

chris Wright wrote:
wattsmonkey wrote: ....... and copper brake pipe. Rob
Copper brake lines? In the US copper is illegal, is it legal in the UK?
Legal in the UK and they doesn't rust!

Probably better to use cupro-nickel lines.
by ron
Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Passed MOT!
Replies: 10
Views: 5336

Re: Passed MOT!

chris Wright wrote:
wattsmonkey wrote: ....... and copper brake pipe. Rob
Copper brake lines? In the US copper is illegal, is it legal in the UK?
Legal in the UK and they doesn't rust! Probably better to use CU/NI.
by ron
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...
by ron
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...
by ron
Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Group buy feeler - all aluminum radiator
Replies: 27
Views: 9232

Colin C wrote:What about us M boys........I need a new rad actually, they are pricey :shock:
About ?200.00 from Euro Carparts and they have got 1 left.

I got a quote of around ?120.00 from elsewhere if interested.
by ron
Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: sticking boot lock
Replies: 22
Views: 7759

drjim wrote:I dismantled mine and filled the whole thing with grease, it seems to work fine now. Mind you the car's been sat in the workshop with no MOT since!


Jim, It's when you are driving the beast that it gets shitty.

Is your's going to be driven ever again??
by ron
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...
by ron
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...
by ron
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 ...
by ron
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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by ron
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...