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by Brucey
Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Valve adjustment specs
Replies: 2
Views: 2172

Re: Valve adjustment specs

there are several factors which influence the recommended valve clearances 1) the extent to which the valves heat up and reduce the running clearance 2) the way in which the valves/valve seats are liable to wear before the next service interval 3) the shape of the 'lead-ins' on the cam profile (thes...
by Brucey
Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:19 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Start - Cranking - No Fuel - No Spark
Replies: 13
Views: 7228

Re: No Start - Cranking - No Fuel - No Spark

from memory this sounds like it might be a fault with the OBC immobiliser relay; this disables the fuel pump if it goes faulty (and yes, they do go faulty).

cheers
by Brucey
Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: G265 Sheet Metal Shifter looks weird
Replies: 10
Views: 5932

Re: G265 Sheet Metal Shifter looks weird

FWIW I agree

cheers
by Brucey
Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:23 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Exhaust questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 6812

Re: Exhaust questions.

as pointed out above maybe you tried to fit the wrong thing anyway. But the flanges between the down pipes and the front box and then onto the centre box are meant to be staggered; they don't 'bolt up' with conventional gaskets they use specific seal rings which allow a small amount of articulation ...
by Brucey
Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 12 pin c101 plug wire id help
Replies: 4
Views: 3422

Re: 12 pin c101 plug wire id help

it is not going to be an E12 chassis if it has a 1983 build date. So please tell us the exact build date of your car, and whether it was a european or north American spec, or better still the chassis number. It might help if you confirm whether the plug you have photographed is part of the car's wir...
by Brucey
Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Exhaust questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 6812

Re: Exhaust questions.

There were two specific issues to the center muffler; 1) the flanges that bolted to the cat were not in the same plane as each other meaning that doubling or tripling up of exhaust gaskets would be required to seal the joints properly..... IME in BMW exhaust pipes staggered flanges is quite normal....
by Brucey
Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:26 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: m88 valve shims
Replies: 7
Views: 4602

Re: m88 valve shims

all the information you need is in my post above. IMHO 'buying lots of shims' (without measuring beforehand) isn't likely to be practical; for example it is not at all likely but you might theoretically need 24 shims of one size, and there are ~26 possible shim thicknesses. Realistically you would b...
by Brucey
Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:03 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Knocking noise from rear suspension
Replies: 2
Views: 4093

Re: Knocking noise from rear suspension

the roll bar parts are not too difficult to replace. However it is normally pretty obvious if they are faulty, too; you should be able to see if the rubbers are perished and/or the metal parts have been touching one another. also check that the lower bolts onto the shocks are properly tight; if they...
by Brucey
Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:57 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Transmission bracket
Replies: 16
Views: 8430

Re: Transmission bracket

in many parts of the footwell there is about 1" of foam beneath the carpet. This means that you need to remove the carpet to get at the inside of the floor.

Yes you need to dismantle the centre console and/or remove the front seat(s) to access the right part of the floor.

cheers
by Brucey
Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:05 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: m88 valve shims
Replies: 7
Views: 4602

Re: m88 valve shims

sorry I'm on the wrong side of the planet for that! Honestly, I'd just measure up, and just buy the (hopefully few) shims I needed. In the UK they can be had via ebay for less than a fiver each, posted. This means you would not expect to have to spend more than £30 or so. I'd imagine that you will b...
by Brucey
Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: m88 valve shims
Replies: 7
Views: 4602

Re: m88 valve shims

you need to do steps a-c first, making careful notes, preferably in the form of a chart. a) measure the valve clearances you have, and work out the correction required for each valve. b) measure the shim thickness presently installed with each valve c) calculate the new shim thickness required for e...
by Brucey
Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:53 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Won't start after radiator upper hose change and AFM clean
Replies: 6
Views: 3887

Re: Won't start after radiator upper hose change and AFM clean

FWIW the fuel pump only runs (if you have motronic) when the engine is either cranking or running. It does not run when the ignition is on and the engine is not turning.

cheers
by Brucey
Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Relay 1364654
Replies: 7
Views: 11020

Re: Relay 1364654

this one appears to be very similar, but I don't think it qualifies as 'inexpensive' per se...?

https://www.capitalcycle.com/Turn-Signa ... p_761.html

cheers
by Brucey
Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:33 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Transmission bracket
Replies: 16
Views: 8430

Re: Transmission bracket

actually I'm pretty sure that particular crossmember is cast aluminium. It ought to be weldable though.

cheers
by Brucey
Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:48 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: 16 piece front suspension kits
Replies: 8
Views: 7162

Re: 16 piece front suspension kits

my two pence worth; there is so much dodgy stuff out there that the last time I needed replacement suspension arms I refurbed some old OEM ones, it being a better choice (for me) than paying either dealer prices for OEM parts or buying fake crap from ebay.

cheers
by Brucey
Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Transmission bracket
Replies: 16
Views: 8430

Re: Transmission bracket

FWIW I don't think the floor of the car is badly bent, mainly it is the 'rail' that the gearbox mounts onto that appears to be deformed. I'd suggest driving something rectangular along the slot lengthwise (there is an opening at one end). You might well find that some hammering is needed from inside...
by Brucey
Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:35 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Exhaust questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 6812

Re: Exhaust questions.

you need to say what car you have, and what engine is fitted.

cheers
by Brucey
Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:47 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Relay 1364654
Replies: 7
Views: 11020

Re: Relay 1364654

wossitfor?
by Brucey
Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Water Hoses set for M30b35 - 1989 High Line UK
Replies: 7
Views: 3883

Re: Water Hoses set for M30b35 - 1989 High Line UK

Thanks Brucey, do you happen to know if the e34 ones will fit? My understanding is that the engine is essentially the same with some mods. the engine is basically the same but the radiator is different and so is the heater valve etc. You might be lucky but I doubt that very many of the hoses are si...
by Brucey
Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:20 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Water Hoses set for M30b35 - 1989 High Line UK
Replies: 7
Views: 3883

Re: Water Hoses set for M30b35 - 1989 High Line UK

some of the hoses are quite different in cars that are built 7/87 onwards; in particular the heater hoses.

cheers
by Brucey
Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: My M635 is eating main relays
Replies: 13
Views: 9250

Re: My M635 is eating main relays

Idling slowly suggests 'not enough air getting into the engine' and/or a catastrophically weak mixture and if it won't take any throttle that also suggests a weak mixture. It may be no single fault but several in combination. For example if the ICV isn't working properly this might lead to a small a...
by Brucey
Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Exterior door handle removal
Replies: 3
Views: 6361

Re: Exterior door handle removal

the photos posted upthread no longer appear in a useful form. I think this may be 'photofeckets' latest strategy to increase their revenue somehow. The problem with free photo hosting sites is that they are at liberty to change their conditions of business at any time and this may result in your pho...
by Brucey
Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:39 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: stuck door!
Replies: 18
Views: 14222

Re: stuck door!

thanks, I shall try that. However I am slightly worried that n'er-do-wells will read this and also know how to get into E24s now... Then again maybe they know already....

cheers
by Brucey
Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:34 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: G265 Shifter Arm Orientation
Replies: 5
Views: 3778

Re: G265 Shifter Arm Orientation

I've always assumed the rod goes on the left and the protruding part of the knuckle bushing is set to the right, i.e. the correct orientation is an exact mirror image of the last photo. But maybe I've been doing it wrong for years, and/or it doesn't really matter?

cheers
by Brucey
Thu Sep 12, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: stuck door!
Replies: 18
Views: 14222

Re: stuck door!

update; I have squirted lube, tugged as hard as hard as I dare on the handles, and I can't get in to either door. I think if I pull any harder the handles will break. This being a project car the battery isn't connected; one idea is to connect a battery and hope that the central locking helps out so...