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by bpoliakoff
Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Front bumper filler panels???
Replies: 7
Views: 4479

It looks like it is on Realoem. Hard to tell, but if you pull the front bumper section it looks like it could be #5. If I am right, it shows at $35. I know I ewas able to get one for my 81 euro at the stealer
by bpoliakoff
Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Ignition wire order on 1979 US spec and another question
Replies: 6
Views: 3440

Firing order should be cast into the valve cover..at least it is on my 81. At that point just figure out which is #1 wire on the distributor and go from there
by bpoliakoff
Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: style 94 on my 89 635 will they fit
Replies: 6
Views: 3311

The least you should have is a 200mm offset and maybe more with the 18s. You coul always use spacers if you totally have to have those wheels.
by bpoliakoff
Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: BBS RS refinishing questions
Replies: 8
Views: 6422

Unfortunately that hardware is incorrect. Also, there are no washers used on the style 5 wheels.
by bpoliakoff
Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:30 am
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: BBS RS refinishing questions
Replies: 8
Views: 6422

Hey Don, I tore my wheels down myself, took the nuts and bolts to the chromer and had had a guy machine polish the lips at $45 per. No more rash and they were so finely polished they looked like chrome. If you can't find a chromer, get a hold of Steve Bingham on Roadfly. He has a great chromer who w...
by bpoliakoff
Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:18 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Paint in a spray can
Replies: 10
Views: 7761

That's about the going price
by bpoliakoff
Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Paint in a spray can
Replies: 10
Views: 7761

Just go to your friendly neighborhood PPG auto paint dealer, and they should be able to match your paint and put it in a rattle can for you
by bpoliakoff
Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:58 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: installing world bumpers on early 6'er
Replies: 3
Views: 2660

Taylor Marshall at BimmerForums did the conversion and there was a thread there with pics. If not, email Taylor who is a most knowledgeable and helpful guy
by bpoliakoff
Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:48 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Transmission problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

I just had that exact problem on my DD a Ford Taurus. Turned out to be a cracked impeller on my torque converter
by bpoliakoff
Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Where buy door sealant?
Replies: 7
Views: 2500

These are dealer items
by bpoliakoff
Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:42 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: reverse lights
Replies: 3
Views: 1242

5 speed or auto??
by bpoliakoff
Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: need a new alternator.
Replies: 20
Views: 5716

Toiloet plunger work well too LOL
by bpoliakoff
Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:57 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: m90b38 Frankengine
Replies: 22
Views: 6390

On another forum a year ago, a guy modified the ljet intake to take motronic injectors just using a home drill press.
by bpoliakoff
Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: m90b38 Frankengine
Replies: 22
Views: 6390

Yeah for the rods, but if you don't want to spend money, hold on to your cash box." Pauter Rods" can be googled. All the guys who know ljet say 282 is the max cam. My M90 came from the factory with Motronic, so I went 284. Had it reground by Schneider Cams in San Diego for $125. These guys...
by bpoliakoff
Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: m90b38 Frankengine
Replies: 22
Views: 6390

The M90 head will get thin between the valve seats if you go big on the valves. A euro ljet ecu will not manage a 284 cam. 300 hp from a normally aspirated engine is a lot of work. I believe you will need to use different pistons and then use the B35 head and fit Motronic or a stand alone injection ...
by bpoliakoff
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Part # Please
Replies: 3
Views: 2630

They are not sold separately.
by bpoliakoff
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: m90b38 Frankengine
Replies: 22
Views: 6390

Crank will fit. You will lose compression with the bB35 head on an M90. Rods are the same. You will probably have to get pistons made to fit your proposed configuration. You can also modify the Ljet intake manifold to take later injectors and run Motronic. If you stay with the Ljet ECU a 282 cam is ...
by bpoliakoff
Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:21 am
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: style 5's
Replies: 4
Views: 2612

go over to Bimmer Forums and find Wokke in Germany. He specializes in wheel restoration and can get you just about anything you want. he is a stand up guy to do business with
by bpoliakoff
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: restoring early set of recaros
Replies: 11
Views: 3631

Also google GAHH. They made my headliner and I was more than pleased
by bpoliakoff
Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: restoring early set of recaros
Replies: 11
Views: 3631

I know I am in the Us, but I had mine done locally, copying the patterns from my originals, by a guy at an upholstery shop doing side work for for around a $1000. $650 fronts and IIRC $350 for the rears. But I can't promise reliability. Kevin's covers, if you are going to install your self or locall...
by bpoliakoff
Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: restoring early set of recaros
Replies: 11
Views: 3631

I did my Recarros and rear seats at the same time, so I did not worry about a leather match. The leather I did use was a close match to original, but much softer
by bpoliakoff
Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:21 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Ford Injectors for euro
Replies: 12
Views: 6206

I suggest you determine if your injectors are high or low impedance that will tell you whether or not Fords will work, as I believe they are high impedance
by bpoliakoff
Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Steering wheel question on LEATHER
Replies: 12
Views: 6469

There was an article I read many years ago on restoring motorcycle seats, so I am sure it will work on the steering wheel. Strip everything that will come off with acetone. Wet sand with some 400 paper and then, believe it or not, spray with Krylon black rattle can paint. Finish off with leather con...
by bpoliakoff
Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: restoring early set of recaros
Replies: 11
Views: 3631

Google "Creative Options Upholstery" Kevin Chinn has a stellar reputation with the BMW folks in the US. Prices are fair and work is excellent
by bpoliakoff
Sun Oct 10, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Help Seat removal
Replies: 9
Views: 2755

Should be a !/4 square hole in the front of the seat motor. Use a 1/4" ratchet with an extension and you can operate it manually