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by nick88highline
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:13 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Consensus on Rust Proofing?
Replies: 10
Views: 7269

Re: Consensus on Rust Proofing?

I've been using Rustbuster Epoxy Mastic 121 recently, which is a two part paint that is incredibly durable. Also try looking at POR15 and "Miracle Paint". For cavities use something like Noxudol 700 and Noxudol 1600UM as an underbody coat. If I was fitting new wings I'd be tempted to have ...
by nick88highline
Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Need help - any oil cooler pics out there?
Replies: 10
Views: 5595

Re: Need help - any oil cooler pics out there?

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4912/31718537207_4ff542159c_c.jpg Not my car or picture, but I think all the oil coolers were the same. I assume that the angled bracket welded to the cooler body, screws into another angled bracket which is mounted to the body with two bolts. My own oil cooler setup ...
by nick88highline
Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:34 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Get Well Soon, Ron
Replies: 48
Views: 27403

Re: Get Well Soon, Ron

Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery.
Nick
by nick88highline
Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: power steering filter
Replies: 5
Views: 7369

Re: power steering filter

I am in the process of swapping out/rebuilding the power steering pump in my '88 M6. I ordered a new filter for the 3 rib covered filter. When I remove the filter I see no filter present in the can , other than the screen. Could it be none belongs there, or is mine missing? You should have the foll...
by nick88highline
Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:25 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Starter motor options
Replies: 20
Views: 13311

Re: Starter motor options

Bringing back an old thread, but I have a new SR444X starter for an M70 engine on its way to me now. I'll report back with my findings and results Be interesting to hear what you find. I've just replaced my started with an SR441X (proper Bosch number is 0 986 014 890) and it's much easier to fit. I...
by nick88highline
Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Right side (passenger) chrome mirror
Replies: 3
Views: 2908

Re: Right side (passenger) chrome mirror

I have a brand new chrome mirror housing without the glass mirror, but this may not be what you want. I'm also based in the UK, but the mirror housing is for the right hand side of a left hand drive car.
by nick88highline
Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Late UK Black Highline I didn't buy in 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 7280

Re: Late UK Black Highline I didn't buy in 2012

It is the same VIN. If you zoom in on the engine bay picture you can clearly see 8188542 as the VIN...
Funny, I was looking at this the other day and wondering why it was so cheap.
by nick88highline
Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Fitting brakes E31 Brembo fronts + E34 540i/M5 Rears
Replies: 9
Views: 7166

Re: Fitting brakes E31 Brembo fronts + E34 540i/M5 Rears

I have a set of front brembo calipers for a e31 840ci/850ci with new oem discs and a set of rear e34 540i calipers with new oem discs. I'm unsure what more will be required to fit them onto my e24. I've been told that the discs might need to be skimmed and need the carriers from the e31 and e34 but...
by nick88highline
Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:15 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: M30B35 from a highline
Replies: 8
Views: 16702

Re: M30B35 from a highline

Unfortunately that engine has the wrong mounts for the chassis, and I'd rather have a drop in. It's not massively urgent, apparently it needs to be either early E32 or E24 highline. A minor point, I'm sure you're aware of, that if you do go for a B35 from an E32/E34, you'll need to change the oil f...
by nick88highline
Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:26 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Replacement half shafts
Replies: 2
Views: 2905

Re: Replacement half shafts

Researching replacement half shafts. For some perspective BMW original parts: - WN are running a special at the moment at 249 euro plus 100 euro for core replacement - PP are at USD418 + $50 core charge and only showing one in the world Living in this part of the world any option that requires a co...
by nick88highline
Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: What do you think the best looking rims are for the shark?
Replies: 145
Views: 131197

Re: What do you think the best looking rims are for the shark?

Simple angluar five spoke AZEV wheels outside Casino Royale. 16x7.5 which is close to the original TRX rims fitted. Hubcentric rings and 20mm offset means they are not quite perfect... https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6066/6022249879_365292759e_z.jpg Running Toyo Proxes (235/50) which stick like glue.
by nick88highline
Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:59 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: SI Board Lithium batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 7794

Re: SI Board Lithium batteries

Thanks Nick, Just put it all back together on the weekend. Replaced the twin 3v lithium batteries in what seems is a late model (1989) board or whole cluster in my 1986 car. Now I have the complete row of green lights, but 'Inspection' is still lit, despite doing the pin 7 to ground reset. Not sure...
by nick88highline
Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: SI Board Lithium batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 7794

Re: SI Board Lithium batteries

You may already have replaced the batteries and put the board back in the car, but I'd be very surprised if changing the batteries alone would cure the issues you are having. I would go for a re-conditioned board which has had the most fragile components replaced. I spoke to a company who specialise...
by nick88highline
Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:01 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Headlight levelling system - hydraulic, pneumatic?
Replies: 3
Views: 3367

Re: Headlight levelling system - hydraulic, pneumatic?

Sorry if this subject has been covered may times before. My primary question is how are they meant to function, not whether they work or (most likely) don't. And on a secondary point is, what is/are the most likely reasons for then failing? It's a hydraulic system designed to function by pushing or...
by nick88highline
Sat Jul 14, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Any good diagnostic tools available?
Replies: 2
Views: 6064

Re: Any good diagnostic tools available?

I have got the Peake tool, but it only works on the very last E24s with the large round diagnostic connector. It will pick up the limited list of fault codes that Motronic 1.3 will output. Here is the list for interest: DME control unit selftest Electrical fuel pump relay Idle speed actuator (open) ...
by nick88highline
Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:15 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Water Pump Pulley (Large) 11511271423
Replies: 0
Views: 28813

Water Pump Pulley (Large) 11511271423

I have a genuine BMW large water pump pulley for the M30 and S38 engine. It was used for about 1000 miles (so still in very good condition) after which I removed it to replace with the small pulley which is NLA. Please note that this will reduce the speed of the water pump and will require a longer ...
by nick88highline
Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: New Right Hand Side Chrome mirror for Left Hand Drive Car
Replies: 0
Views: 26740

New Right Hand Side Chrome mirror for Left Hand Drive Car

I have one brand new chrome mirror (right side) for a left hand drive car. Only thing missing is the glass, but otherwise this has never been used. I'd like to get £200 for it, but I understand that this will most likely be shipped abroad as although it will fit a right hand drive car, it will proba...
by nick88highline
Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:09 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Adding a battery charger connection inside the fuel filler door
Replies: 18
Views: 13861

Re: Adding a battery charger connection inside the fuel filler door

sansouci wrote: Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:30 am Won't these CTEK maintainers work through the cig lighter? As I'm not a smoker I don't know if it is always hot (or not).
Yes, they will do as cigar lighter is always hot. :lol:
by nick88highline
Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Adding a battery charger connection inside the fuel filler door
Replies: 18
Views: 13861

Re: Adding a battery charger connection inside the fuel filler door

I added an easy access charging point next to the fog light (mine is not an M so battery is not far from here), behind the later model's access panel: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6874697209_bb2523e5de.jpg When the panel is open an LED flashes on the check panel so I don't drive off with my C...
by nick88highline
Fri May 18, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: What are these?
Replies: 16
Views: 8256

Re: What are these?

The smaller piece bolts up under the condenser using 2 self tapping screws (6.4mm) and tinnerman body nuts. The long tang on the larger piece then joins up to the short tang on the smaller piece using a tinnerman style body nut. I imagine that the smaller piece is used where the car does NOT have an...
by nick88highline
Fri May 18, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: My New Air Conditioning Book is Now Available on Amazon
Replies: 10
Views: 6114

Re: My New Air Conditioning Book is Now Available on Amazon

sansouci wrote: Thu May 17, 2018 12:32 pm Nick,
Does the book cover rebuilding the compressor or replacing the shaft seal?
--Ken
No it doesn't, but then I didn't expect it to as that sort of work is highly specialised and not something that I would attempt...well actually I might do, but I'd rather let someone else do it.
Nick
by nick88highline
Thu May 17, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: My New Air Conditioning Book is Now Available on Amazon
Replies: 10
Views: 6114

Re: My New Air Conditioning Book is Now Available on Amazon

Got my copy yesterday in the UK and already reading it! Looks good and is certainly more useful than some of the other generic a/c books I have. Thanks Rob! I'm lucky enough to have a full suite of a/c equipment in my garage, but unlucky enough to recently discover a leaking compressor shaft seal. #...
by nick88highline
Mon May 14, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Anyone have an all aluminum radiator?
Replies: 10
Views: 6146

Re: Anyone have an all aluminum radiator?

To make sure i am not misunderstanding you Nick, when you say "oil cooler" you mean for the automatic transmission fluid? Just want to clarify because when I hear oil cooler, I think engine oil and I have a separate cooler for that. Thanks, Eric I'm talking only about the water radiator a...
by nick88highline
Tue May 01, 2018 10:19 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Anyone have an all aluminum radiator?
Replies: 10
Views: 6146

Re: Anyone have an all aluminum radiator?

Nick, The radiator looks really nice. I spoke to the fabricator and he said it is slightly larger 3/8' on the passenger side and the mounting points retain their original location. As for the NPT fitting for the oil cooler, did you have to use a tap and die kit to change it to metric? What did you ...
by nick88highline
Tue May 01, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Anyone have an all aluminum radiator?
Replies: 10
Views: 6146

Re: Anyone have an all aluminum radiator?

I bought one from Wizard two years ago: https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8050/29301339631_6422c068cd_c.jpg It's a nice piece of kit, but with the auto transmission radiator included it only just fits with literally 2 or 3 mm either side. It does require modification of the fanshroud (as you can see in...