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by Brucey
Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:20 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Roof Bars
Replies: 10
Views: 8621

OK- I pulled mine out the shed and put them on the 6er. I think they originally were meant for a volvo or something.

they fit- kind of... the foot is OK but the clamp could be modified a little to fit better.

They are Thule model 1050.

hope this helps

cheers
by Brucey
Thu Mar 03, 2005 6:16 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: UK Highline differences over a chrome bumper model
Replies: 8
Views: 7274

-I've never seen the power outputs compared back to back on a dyno, but the quoted peak figures are probably rather misleading. The usual effect of lowering the compression ratio is to reduce the bottom end torque. The exact same effect is usually obtained by fitting a slightly hotter cam profile, t...
by Brucey
Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:54 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Steering box
Replies: 30
Views: 17833

-does it need it? You can adjust play out of them and this usually works OK unless they are very worn indeed. If it is leaking a cheap seal replacement might be all that is required. -sorry don't know of a recon. source, but there are plently of specialist BMW parts suppliers who are worth a ring. c...
by Brucey
Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:50 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Interesting MAF observation
Replies: 2
Views: 3240

I would say that you would get a suction through the crankcase ventilation system with any system MAF or otherwise, because a) You still have an air filter which will depress the static pressure in the intake. b) Bernoulli's law means the intake air rushing past the crankcase vent hose stub will hav...
by Brucey
Wed Mar 02, 2005 5:19 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Roof Bars
Replies: 10
Views: 8621

I think Thule used to do a kit that fitted a wide range of cars with roof gutters. From the Mid '80s on SAABs used a hidden system with their 9000 model so these are no good to you. The 900 still had gutters at this point though. These roof bars are presently appearing at a car boot sale near you fo...
by Brucey
Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:33 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: UK Highline differences over a chrome bumper model
Replies: 8
Views: 7274

I don't know about definitive, but you can add; -bumpers (of course, but this also includes the panel just above the rear bumper which is different) - brakes (although the last chrome bumper cars like mine have the later brakes). - revised motronic system (different crank sensor arrangement, ECU etc...
by Brucey
Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:14 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Exhaust quote - MIJ Performance Walsall, England
Replies: 70
Views: 28962

my Fritz's system is all 304 stainless.

I think middle box and rear box will be about 600 quid. You get a rear box hanger, but no clamps.

Sounds fruity.

cheers
by Brucey
Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:45 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Making special tools.
Replies: 0
Views: 2136

Making special tools.

Quite often it is necessary to torque up inaccessible fasteners, e.g. on suspension parts. Overtightening these parts can damage them, but a regular socket and torque wrench won't fit. So how to set the correct torque? Professional mechanics have sets of 'crow's foot' wrenches and the like for this ...
by Brucey
Wed Feb 23, 2005 6:47 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Just bought another six
Replies: 3
Views: 3094

blimey!

not another one.....

cheers
by Brucey
Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:56 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Noise from the steering pump
Replies: 7
Views: 6884

I agree the belt is the #1 suspect. However there is another possibility; the fluid reservoir filter. This sits in the bottom of the PAS/brake booster fluid reservoir. If it should become clogged, as is common with age, then the pump will be merrily trying to suck fluid through it. This will cause c...
by Brucey
Sun Feb 20, 2005 7:53 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: e24 decision
Replies: 5
Views: 4850

The M-car engine may be more expensive to maintain and/or fix should it go wrong- not that this is much more likely than with the M30 lump, they are both good engines.

Other than that it is cost vs. the value of the added performance/slightly different normal spec. to you.

cheers
by Brucey
Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:30 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ?100 for fuel pump?
Replies: 5
Views: 3715

-some early motronic (82-87) cars have two fuel pumps, don't know about the L-jet cars. -parts costs sound a bit steep but would be what you would expect for BMW parts. Since pretty much the same parts will be used on lots of other non BMW cars (eg. volvos) then there may be other sources that are c...
by Brucey
Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:26 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Front End Shimmy
Replies: 12
Views: 9799

6ers are a bit prone to this, but there are only a few reasons for it to occur; 1) Your wheels/tyres are not round enough. Jack up the front wheels and turn them slowly; check for truth. Possibilities include bad tyre, badly seated tyre, damaged wheel. 2) Your wheels are not well balanced enough. Tr...
by Brucey
Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:02 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Auto Transmission advice would be much appreciated
Replies: 14
Views: 8219

you had a lucky escape there; your tranny specialist has the right idea- a 2001 BMW can be relaced, no problems, but 6ers are getting very thin on the ground.

cheers
by Brucey
Sat Feb 12, 2005 8:59 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Engine dies on highway
Replies: 3
Views: 3884

I can only think it might be a dodgy relay, maybe the DME one.

Worth also looking at the main battery leads and engine grounding lead in particular.

If the engine dies before the battery light comes on it might be a dodgy fuel pump/relay.

Wierd and worrying though....

cheers
by Brucey
Thu Feb 10, 2005 9:01 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Exhaust System E28/E24
Replies: 1
Views: 3133

the front pipes are different, but I think the silencers are the same. Since you have both to hand, I guess it shouldn't be too hard for you to confirm this.

Remember that one of the front joints is a sleeve, the other not, even though they look similar.

cheers
by Brucey
Wed Feb 09, 2005 8:19 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: IT'S A GIRL!!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 11453

good work fella!

Q. will the family fit in the 6er?????

cheers
by Brucey
Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:42 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Auto Tranny Bucks, Lurches in Reverse when warmed up.
Replies: 9
Views: 5464

Re: Very Good Point!

I will check with the mechanic, but I see no indication of the filter having been cleaned or changed. Thanks for the post. I will follow-up when I find the fault. -If you haven't seen the filter before it is usually a very fine metal screen inside a housing. With care, they can be cleaned and re-us...
by Brucey
Mon Feb 07, 2005 2:54 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: just for a laugh
Replies: 4
Views: 4654

Joe,
you've made a BMW look like a Porsche.....

hmm 928 I would say....

Incidentally, am I alone in thinking the wheel would look better if they were bigger??

cheers
by Brucey
Sun Feb 06, 2005 7:20 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: My 1988 M6 died on the highway
Replies: 4
Views: 4994

-yup, sounds like the fuel pump or more likely the relay.

cheers
by Brucey
Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:40 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Why 36 degees
Replies: 13
Views: 10394

carrie wrote:and in kelvin :lol:
-give or take the odd 273 or so....

(he said pedantically...)

cheers
by Brucey
Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:32 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Why 36 degees
Replies: 13
Views: 10394

However if "woman" came with a booklet/instruction manual i definately read it, it might stop me getting in so much trouble all the time..!!!
-and it might say something different every time you opened it up....

cheers
by Brucey
Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:11 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fuel Injector soaking?
Replies: 3
Views: 3735

Someone posted on the BMWCC UK forums about using his wife's jewellery cleaning bath (while she was out....) on his injectors. Made all the difference, he said....

cheers
by Brucey
Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:59 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Why 36 degees
Replies: 13
Views: 10394

-close enough to the temperature at which you might have a ground frost and icy roads, I reckon.

Unless anyone knows different?

cheers
by Brucey
Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:56 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: autobox types
Replies: 4
Views: 4052

I think this feature of the VIN code cracker is wrong- I thought only the 4HP22-EH box was fitted at this build date; this is what mine has fitted, but the VIN cracker said otherwise.

cheers