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by baders
Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:09 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: 1983 633csi interior parts/tech help needed
Replies: 8
Views: 7180

Re: 1983 633csi interior parts/tech help needed

When posting a reply, look down to the "Attachments" tab. There you can upload appropriately sized images.

Fan heater blower working in high speed only is a well known problem with the transistor and relatively easy fix. Do a search as there's plenty of references.
by baders
Sat Jan 11, 2020 1:06 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sacramento/Foothills E24 M6 restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 8156

Re: Sacramento/Foothills E24 M6 restoration

No PM there yet mate :D
by baders
Fri Jan 10, 2020 1:00 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What to do with 1983 BMW 745 Euro???
Replies: 28
Views: 19026

Re: What to do with 1983 BMW 745 Euro???

Nice work Bill. Another one saved !
by baders
Fri Jan 10, 2020 12:39 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sacramento/Foothills E24 M6 restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 8156

Re: Sacramento/Foothills E24 M6 restoration

Hi arenchild and welcome. I can't help with shops in Kali but would be interested in photos or details of your project, having done the same myself. I did not have the original E34 M5 intake manifold system so had a custom carbon fibre unit manufactured. You can find details of my project in the LOC...
by baders
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:30 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
Replies: 157
Views: 115759

Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin

Last couple of days I rectified the non reading coolant temperature dash gauge. The problem was that the BMW mechanic had installed the S38 B36 sender and this was obviously the wrong range to the dash gauge. They had also wired it wrong. I obtained an FAE M30 sender from FCP Euro (once again those ...
by baders
Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:07 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Engine oil temperature
Replies: 5
Views: 4000

Re: Engine oil temperature

Yes coolant temperatures seem fine.
by baders
Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:24 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Engine oil temperature
Replies: 5
Views: 4000

Engine oil temperature

Been taking LOCUTUS for some longer drives of late and having a blast I must say :) The ambient temperature has been in the 38 to 40 degree C range here and on the last trip I noticed that engine oil temperature (as measured by the Roland digital dash gauge) got up to 125 degrees C. Does this seem t...
by baders
Wed Dec 25, 2019 12:13 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Help with hot running m88
Replies: 9
Views: 6659

Re: Help with hot running m88

The auxiliary fan is on when;

1) Coolant temperature normal speed switch (91 C) is closed or;
2) Coolant temperature high speed switch (99 C) is closed or;
3) A/C evaporator temperature regulator energises the K1 normal speed relay.
by baders
Tue Dec 24, 2019 11:02 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: another 85 M635Csi project
Replies: 45
Views: 30293

Re: another 85 M635Csi project

Oh my. To own that would be a dream come to life !
by baders
Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What to do with 1983 BMW 745 Euro???
Replies: 28
Views: 19026

Re: What to do with 1983 BMW 745 Euro???

I left my boat un-used for about 3 years and learned the hard way not to do this without storage preparation. Had to replace all injectors, fuel pump and fuel filter plus lines. Very expensive and a lesson well learned. That 745 will clean up just fine and will be a very attractive option to someone...
by baders
Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
Replies: 157
Views: 115759

Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin

On a whim, I installed wheel spacers yesterday. 15mm front and 20mm rear. Bit hard to see here but it does look good.
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Oh, and I just have to say. I love my Quickjack and I love my air compressor :D
by baders
Thu Dec 19, 2019 8:39 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
Replies: 157
Views: 115759

Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin

So I can give the big <finger> to Photobucket, I'm going through and re-upping what images I can on Imgur.
by baders
Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:30 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: looking for an M6/M635CSI
Replies: 8
Views: 6491

Re: looking for an M6/M635CSI

I went down this road some years ago and settled on plan B :) Nothing wrong with looking though but I know of two examples here in Australia, both asking for AUD$80,000 :shock:

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/bmw/6s ... bodystyle/
by baders
Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:27 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: My Euro 635CSi
Replies: 14
Views: 14179

Re: My Euro 635CSi

Kudos ! Such a clean 635. I do love the wheels too.
by baders
Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:14 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: High Output Lights / Fall 2015 update, sale
Replies: 78
Views: 57547

Re: High Output Lights / Fall 2015 update, sale

Thanks Andy great info as usual. I will go for the H1 replacements.

Ralph can you please let me know cost of one of your cores sent to Andy ?
by baders
Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:59 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: @shark635csi
Replies: 5
Views: 6588

Re: @shark635csi

Hell I like it ! Please tell us more especially engine configuration.
by baders
Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: stuck door!
Replies: 18
Views: 14225

Re: stuck door!

As I recall my RH door was also metal, and LH door was plastic pieces. I thought it was a bodge up on the LH door by a previous owner, but I might have read that wrong. Can't remember if my LH door had the lock heater but possibly it did not. Can check my photos when I get back home in a couple of d...
by baders
Mon Dec 16, 2019 4:34 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: That alt light thread again.
Replies: 10
Views: 6628

Re: That alt light thread again.

Nice !! Let us know how you get on.
by baders
Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:00 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Uneven front tyre wear
Replies: 19
Views: 15767

Re: Uneven front tyre wear

You could use RealOEM to confirm yourself what the BMW specialist is saying regarding 7 series suspension.
by baders
Sun Dec 15, 2019 2:32 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: That alt light thread again.
Replies: 10
Views: 6628

Re: That alt light thread again.

10.66 vdc should be enough for excitation. As the field coil is the rotor, there may be a problem with your voltage regulator or slip rings/brushes. Have you had the alternator apart for inspection ? The fact that the alternator excites at higher revs also indicates that the initial excitation is no...
by baders
Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: High Output Lights / Fall 2015 update, sale
Replies: 78
Views: 57547

Re: High Output Lights / Fall 2015 update, sale

I would be interested in a tail light upgrade for my Euro (Aussie) 635csi. What is on offer at this stage ? Prefer not to have the car down for any length of time because I'm only now starting to enjoy driving the bloody thing ! Core return would be great if available. Hello Paul. Good to know you'...
by baders
Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:48 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: High Output Lights / Fall 2015 update, sale
Replies: 78
Views: 57547

Re: High Output Lights / Fall 2015 update, sale

Hey Andy hope all is well. Your headlight and foglight films work a treat on ole LOCUTUS. I would be interested in a tail light upgrade for my Euro (Aussie) 635csi. What is on offer at this stage ? Prefer not to have the car down for any length of time because I'm only now starting to enjoy driving ...
by baders
Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:08 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: That alt light thread again.
Replies: 10
Views: 6628

Re: That alt light thread again.

Are you sure that you are getting field excitation voltage to D+ on the alternator ?
by baders
Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Glovebox Flashlight
Replies: 23
Views: 15903

Re: Glovebox Flashlight

Well flog me with a soggy lettuce leaf. I managed to pick up a nice working example from Ebay (I hope). \:D/

Also looked into components to make a miniaturised LED driver and it doesn't look impossible to whip something up.
by baders
Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: stuck door!
Replies: 18
Views: 14225

Re: stuck door!

Brucey when I did that job I could see no other way the white pieces were held on other than a push fit. I used a special Loctite on mine and so far so good. Definitely needs a better solution though.