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- Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:13 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Favored Part Suppliers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 770
Re: Favored Part Suppliers
Great list. For tune-up stuff, RockAuto is a good option for filters, plugs, caps, rotors etc etc True, but be careful to watch shipping costs. My experience with them is that they"make up" some of their discount price by charging really high shipping. If it's a part that requires the ret...
- Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: No Power, Running Super Rich
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2053
Re: No Power, Running Super Rich
As has been suggested many replies back, check the fuel pressure at the rail. You are playing "throw new parts at it" while ignoring that basic test (if it hasn't been done). Just replacing the FPR doesn't guarantee that the fuel pressure is now correct. Is the vacuum line to the FPR intac...
- Sat Sep 16, 2023 2:05 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: LED lighting "upgrade"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1205
Re: LED lighting "upgrade"
I've got a suggestion. Just as an experiment run an independent ground from the turn signal socket(s) to the chassis ground, then try the blinkers. The phantom blinking is a sign the factory ground from the light is compromised. You see this on boat and utility trailers, where a running light goes o...
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:27 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
- Topic: 1986 BMW 635Csi FOR SALE
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2312
Re: 1986 BMW 635Csi FOR SALE
The four-picture-per-post has been the rule for a long time. Just make additional post(s) to add pictures to the thread.
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 12:47 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: ABS light on
- Replies: 7
- Views: 977
Re: ABS light on
The speedometer (which drives the odometer indirectly) is electronic. As to tooth count, I haven't a clue. You will have to open up the drive and count them. Garagistic has instructions on how to do that. Odometergears probably does, too.
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:13 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: ABS light on
- Replies: 7
- Views: 977
Re: ABS light on
Odometergears or Garagistic for the "mileometer" fix. Some folks here don't like the Garagistic gears, claim they wear out prematurely. I've used them in five odometers of my own and half a dozen that I've fixed for others. They all worked and continue to work many thousands of miles later...
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 8:10 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Interior truck sound absorber panel refurb
- Replies: 2
- Views: 921
Re: Interior truck sound absorber panel refurb
I haven't replaced either one in my E24s, but I used Dynamat in my E30s. Worked great.
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 3:33 am
- Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
- Topic: For sale, 1987 BMW L6 in Houston
- Replies: 5
- Views: 734
Re: For sale, 1987 BMW L6 in Houston
The price is listed on the Facebook listing. $9500.
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:57 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Hard steering
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1181
Re: Hard steering
The filter in the bottom of the reservoir may be clogged.
Hard braking brings on the hard steering, correct?
Hard braking brings on the hard steering, correct?
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:06 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Hard steering
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1181
Re: Hard steering
Sounds to me like your power steering pump isn't working properly. The brake system works off the power steering pump instead of engine vacuum like most power brake systems. If the pump isn't generating full pressure not only will the steering require more effort, the brakes will be noticeably weake...
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:50 pm
- Forum: Interior
- Topic: Sunroof headliner reinstall
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1581
Re: Sunroof headliner reinstall
I think he's referring to the 6 snaps (#8 in the illustration) that hold the inner upholstered panel below the sunroof.
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:39 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: No Spark 85 635csi - TRIED EVERYTHING
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1354
Re: No Spark 85 635csi - TRIED EVERYTHING
The crank sensor at the front serves no function except when using the original BMW shop diagnostic computer. I don't know if you were referring to that sensor or the one on the bellhousing. The engine will run without the front mounted sensor.
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:06 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: LED lighting "upgrade"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1205
Re: LED lighting "upgrade"
I got the LEDs from a couple of eBay sellers several years ago. Neither of the sellers (no doubt Chinese with US based shippers) are still on eBay, at least not under the same screen names. Some were supposed to be "no warning" lights that don't trip the "tail/brake/turn signal out&qu...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 7:14 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: LED lighting "upgrade"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1205
Re: LED lighting "upgrade"
I converted both my E30s and the M3 E36 to LEDs. They were so bright in the turn signal positions that they washed out the amber tint lenses. I had to switch to amber tinted LEDs! I had the same problem with the flashers in that I had to go to electronic units rather than the stock electro-mechanica...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 1:24 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: '84 633CSi back on the road after 5 yrs sitting
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1209
Re: '84 633CSi back on the road after 5 yrs sitting
Song, try Leatherique on the upholstery. That stuff can revive leather the consistency of cardboard.
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: Who needs new wiper blades when you can use a whisk broom
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1073
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 8:34 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Skid plates
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1471
Re: Skid plates
E30 skid plate will not fit, but this one does: https://red46.net/bmw-e28-e24-skid-plate-sump-armor/ I have no connection with Red46 other than being a satisfied customer. I don't have an E24 plate, but I do have their E30 skid plate on my 1985 325e. Easy installation, excellent instructions, all ha...
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:40 pm
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: how many 635's have you encounter? (Encountered)
- Replies: 318
- Views: 206945
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:18 am
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Sandblasted kidneys restored
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1226
Re: Sandblasted kidneys restored
I must have missed something....when did the sandblasting happen?
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:23 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
- Topic: 1983 633csi - $4,000. Buffalo, NY
- Replies: 4
- Views: 662
Re: 1983 633csi - $4,000. Buffalo, NY
Heck of a deal for someone!
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 2:32 am
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Euro Paint on U.S. Spec Car?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 853
Re: Euro Paint on U.S. Spec Car?
The paint on my 84 633 is beyond shot, but it is Burgundy Red Metallic #199. It was one of the last 633s shipped to the U.S.
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 2:26 am
- Forum: Tires and Wheels
- Topic: Are these original wheels?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10421
Re: Are these original wheels?
If converted, they can always be returned to original if you keep the metric barrels.
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:56 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: BMW 635csi 1987
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1145
Re: BMW 635csi 1987
The inner face of the flange is as forged. The outer face is machined perpendicular to the hub and drive. Is it a mistake? I don't know.
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:45 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: 87 M6 DME NEEDED!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 568
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:39 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: My 6'er
- Replies: 88
- Views: 60890
Re: My 6'er
It's called "mission creep". You set out to replace the roundel on the boot lid and end up rebuilding the entire rear suspension just because you were there already.