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by songzunhuang
Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:21 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!

Burning oil would lead to blueish smoke. White on startup (but not when warm) is water smoke, which can come from just condensation in the exhaust, as water vapor is a combustion byproduct. I really hope you are right and it's just water. It takes a while for the smoke to stop and it just seems exc...
by songzunhuang
Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:50 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

White smoke on startup

So I have noticed that in the morning when I start my car, white smoke comes out of the car for a while until it warms up. Now, there are two reasons for this, but one I think I have addressed a long time ago. So here's my thinking on this. First, this is what I see when I start my car. Smokey start...
by songzunhuang
Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Happy Christmas!
Replies: 56
Views: 29583

Re: Happy Christmas!

Happy Holidays indeed!
To all the shark lovers and the what we go through to keep our sharks alive, a huge shout out for the support that makes it all possible.
May you have smooth motoring and spend more time in your car than under it.
I always look forward to what's to come.
by songzunhuang
Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: Bargain Project 635CSI Dinan Turbo 383HP 450lbft As-Found
Replies: 17
Views: 3210

Re: Bargain Project 635CSI Dinan Turbo 383HP 450lbft As-Found

Wow, what a deal. The color looks the same as my "donor" hood and fender used to repair my car in a recent 'mishap'. In some pictures it looks like my Dolphin Gray car. I really like the interior color as well. Curious that all this was done to an automatic car. Is it the same ZF 4 speed a...
by songzunhuang
Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:18 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Replacing Transmission mounts

While I was under the car last time, I noticed my passenger side transmission mount was destroyed. I ordered two new ones from FCP Euro. They were inexpensive and even though it was Febi BiIstein brand, they were marked "Made in China". Oh well, I guess that's where everything is going the...
by songzunhuang
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:34 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Headlight debaucle solved!

OK, I'll keep this short. I posted about my headlight problem in the electrical forum. Bottom line, I stupidly replaced my high beam switchover relay (K3) with a normally open relay! ](*,) In the switchover relay, there is an pin 87 and 87a. The normally open has 2 pin 87s. Since power flows through...
by songzunhuang
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:30 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Headlight Help!
Replies: 10
Views: 1354

Headlight Issue Solved!

OK, in a slap my forehead moment, I realized that the high beam relay is a 5 prong switchover relay not a normally open. What does this mean? A switchover relay has an 87 and 87a terminal. There is continuity on 30 and 87a. When energized, the continuity changes over to 30 and 87. I had replaced my ...
by songzunhuang
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Headlight Help!
Replies: 10
Views: 1354

Re: Headlight Help!

Song, Ralf Jumping into the middle of this, sorry. Retired EE following in the periphery. Did you do the low beam relay socket terminal 30 check with the high beam relay in place? If yes, is there battery voltage at the terminal 30 for the high beam relay. If battery voltage is present that points ...
by songzunhuang
Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Headlight Help!
Replies: 10
Views: 1354

Re: Headlight Help!

I agree you should check the headlight switch. Unfortunately later series 2 switches are different from series 1 so Dmitry can't help with his. I do have several spares and they are known to fail. However spraying contact cleaner may help so try that first. The suggestion about bad grounds is also ...
by songzunhuang
Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:21 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Headlight Help!
Replies: 10
Views: 1354

Re: Headlight Help!

Check the unloader relay. It temporarily turns off your high-draw items like headlights while cranking the engine. I've never had one fail, but it could possibly be part of the problem with both the wonky headlights and the phantom battery drain. Ken, I pulled the relays (K5 & K7) and checked t...
by songzunhuang
Sun Nov 27, 2022 7:20 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Headlight Help!
Replies: 10
Views: 1354

Re: Headlight Help!

Aren't these kinds of odd behaviour generally down to a bad earth somewhere? I guess that's possible, but what has me totally baffled is that everything was working a few weeks ago. Then I had my battery go dead from a parasitic draw (which I still haven't found). When I recharged the battery, all ...
by songzunhuang
Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Headlight Help!
Replies: 10
Views: 1354

Headlight Help!

Not too long ago I was having headlight issues and I was able to fix them. However, a parasitic draw which killed my battery seems to have made a new headlight behavior appear. I recharged the battery an then this strange behavior started. It's so weird that I am just scratching my head. I am hoping...
by songzunhuang
Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:33 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

My Headlights are Driving me Crazy

My headlights have started acting completely batty. Here's the situation. I've checked all my fuses and they are good. When I turn on my low beam headlight with the switch in the dash, I can hear the headlight relay click. Yet, I have no low beam headlights. The side marker and rear lights are on. I...
by songzunhuang
Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:05 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Destroyed Transmission Mount and some cool bits

Today I decided it was time to change my oil. It had been 5,436 miles since my last oil change and I also wanted to track down a slow leak of transmission fluid that is causing a mess under my car. The oil change part was simple. I just took my time and enjoyed the zen of watching oil drip. While un...
by songzunhuang
Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!

Slownrusty wrote: Fri Oct 28, 2022 1:17 pm Lovely work!!
Thanks, the car has been treating me well lately. I treasure these moments in time when things are just working and I can actually rely on this car as a daily driver.
by songzunhuang
Thu Oct 27, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Finally the Right Parts

Well, the 5th time is a charm! I finally received the right fan clutch that matches what the online store showed in their picture. Hooray for Parts Geek for coming through for me! I also got a replacement interior door handle to replace my broken one with the janky fix. I am delighted that this job ...
by songzunhuang
Mon Oct 17, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Instrument Cluster Work

Today, we take care of a few items that have been bothering me. My fuel gauge never reads "Full" even when I fill up the car. Earlier in my ownership, I was having fuel gauge issues and I manually adjusted the needle and it's never been right ever since. So I've noticed that I need to push...
by songzunhuang
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:28 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Adjusting a drooping door

So I've been having to slam my driver door pretty hard to get the door to close completely. One of the Big Coupe members mentioned that he saw in a picture that my door was dropping. So, I looked for a way to fix it. First, I opened the door and supported it with my trusty floor jack. Then I took of...
by songzunhuang
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:13 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Bent Motor Mount Replacement

So I realized that my bent motor mount has caused all kinds of issues, especially with my radiator fan clutch clearance. I noticed a large crack between the rubber of the motor mount and the metal cradle the rubber is mounted in. So I replaced it today. First I jacked up the car and supported the oi...
by songzunhuang
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:01 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!

Song, you can install the thicker fan clutch without removing the whole radiator. Remove the rubber bushings of the radiator mount and it will allow you to push the radiator body forward to give you enough clearance for the fan hub. Tim, I have already tried that! I had to actually cut down the met...
by songzunhuang
Sat Oct 15, 2022 4:24 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Why can't I get the right part?

So I noticed that my fan clutch was slightly bent. I decided to get a new fan clutch. Easy right? Well, I have now ordered and sent back 4 clutches from 4 different vendors. What's the problem? Everything they send me is much thicker than my current clutch and I can't install them without removing m...
by songzunhuang
Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:51 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

"Important" Details for the Shark!

Ok, sometimes there are tiny things that we need to do to our cars to make them right. I got one of these in the mail for only $9 + $3 shipping ($12 for a sticker!) Sticker.png I put that in the proper spot under my hood, along with a sticker indicating that I have switched to R134a freon with all t...
by songzunhuang
Fri Oct 07, 2022 1:13 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1057
Views: 464366

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

RossDinan6 wrote: Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:46 pm I appreciate your offer, Ralph. We are in pretty good shape. I have a mess, but still have everything. I feel for those that lost everything.

Me, I have nothing to whine about.
Glad to hear that the shark pool did not dwindle by one.
Good luck getting everything back in order.
by songzunhuang
Thu Oct 06, 2022 5:17 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Auto Transmission Range Display LED Conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 1270

Re: Auto Transmission Range Display LED Conversion

Oh, this is cool.
I have replaced several bulbs in my board over the years. I'll keep this in mind for the next time a bulb burns out. Thanks for posting the details.
by songzunhuang
Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:18 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 453303

Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!

Nice work :) If you want to go down a rabbit hole to make it factory perfect, you're missing the under-bonnet water deflector that attaches to the hood grilles. https://bigcoupe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=32540 Hmm, I have never seen these. Interesting, but I am in California where we are in a reco...