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by bpoliakoff
Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:47 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 452984

Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!

Also look at Seltec compressors. Same as Sanden. As far as insurance goes, look into Grundy which is a classic car insurer that has been around forever. I pay $275 a year for full coverage and a declared value of $37K No mileage restriction except it can't be used for shopping or a DD
by bpoliakoff
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Refinishing BBS RC090 Wheels - Pictorial and Video
Replies: 24
Views: 6454

Re: Refinishing BBS RC090 Wheels - Pictorial and Video

I opted to skip the splines, they are an absolute pain to install. Very true. When I bought the new stainless spline bolts, the trick I used was a dab of grease on the spline and once I got them to grab in the grooves, the nut on the back side pulled them tight and I was able to torque them to 22-f...
by bpoliakoff
Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:40 am
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Refinishing BBS RC090 Wheels - Pictorial and Video
Replies: 24
Views: 6454

Re: Refinishing BBS RC090 Wheels - Pictorial and Video

Those bolts are not splined as original. After speaking with several wheel restorers in town, I determined new hardware was not necessary and I had my originals chromed at a cost of about $1.50 for each pair of nut and bolt. Those bolts are torque specific but I am not sure what it was. What I did w...
by bpoliakoff
Fri Aug 25, 2023 1:18 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Schrick 284/280, valve clearances same?
Replies: 2
Views: 590

Re: Schrick 284/280, valve clearances same?

I have a re ground 284 cam done by Schneider cams in CA Their recommendations .010. That cam is nasty and when you get into it, about 2500 RPMs all hell breaks loose. My motor is an M90 over bored, 10:1 compression, ported and all the other goodies like balancing etc. I don't have enough miles on it...
by bpoliakoff
Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:19 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Paint single stage or clear coat
Replies: 4
Views: 1183

Re: Paint single stage or clear coat

My 81 is clear coated and the color is Polaris. To me it is not redicuoslly shiny. I have heard on non metallic colors thoughts that it isn't necessarily
needed. Your body shop should discuss this with you
by bpoliakoff
Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:13 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars
Replies: 15
Views: 3840

Re: Rear Brake Rotor source for early E12 based cars

Got mine quite a while ago from Autohaus AZ. Both front and rear vented
by bpoliakoff
Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:11 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Air Conditioning
Replies: 27
Views: 5168

Re: Air Conditioning

Bought mine in electrical supply store that sells computer repair parts
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: OEM M6 Shift knob
Replies: 7
Views: 1074

Re: OEM M6 Shift knob

Picture as there are a few different ones
by bpoliakoff
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Gas tank sending unit
Replies: 5
Views: 1611

Re: Gas tank sending unit

I don't know if that will fit. I will wait to see if someone comes up with an E12 or E24 one
by bpoliakoff
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: '86 635 CSi Washer Fluid warning light
Replies: 2
Views: 437

Re: '86 635 CSi Washer Fluid warning light

A bad float (sending unit). Very inexpensive to replace
by bpoliakoff
Sat Jul 22, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Rebuilt Hirschman antenna
Replies: 0
Views: 723

Rebuilt Hirschman antenna

This was rebuilt by the Antenna Source, you can google them. There isn't any mounting hardware and it needs a new plug on the wires $110.00shipped CONUS which is less than I am in it. The picture will open./ Offers will be considered
by bpoliakoff
Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: R H Turnsignal lens. SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 569

R H Turnsignal lens. SOLD

Immaculate condition. When held uo to the light it is scratch and crack free. $45 sipped CONUS
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Sold
by bpoliakoff
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: flashlight
Replies: 16
Views: 1759

Re: flashlight

Ralph in Socal wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:13 pm Just original units. I don't have the time or desire to rebuild them

Hey Ralph, do you have the socket the flash light plugs into? There's guy on eBay that rebuilds them for around $50. He will even take non working units in trade. He did mine and it looks new. He also sells them outright
by bpoliakoff
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Wiper nut size
Replies: 7
Views: 1309

Re: Wiper nut size

Hey you have to remember that is a "jam" nut and not as thick as a regular nut. I am not sure where you can get one.If you have an angle grinder you can cut a regular nut down
by bpoliakoff
Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Flasher / Indicator / turn signal intermittent: possibly a relay issue?
Replies: 8
Views: 1825

Re: Flasher / Indicator / turn signal intermittent: possibly a relay issue?

A friend, adapted a NAPA solid state flasher with one wire change, I am not sure which ones , but it works well and not very expensive
by bpoliakoff
Fri Jul 14, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Ac evaporator drain -plugged!
Replies: 7
Views: 1357

Re: Ac evaporator drain -plugged!

Maybe you can get under the and use a coat hanger to see if it opens the drain. Otherwise as has been previously said, you will have to pull the box
by bpoliakoff
Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Remove centre console panel
Replies: 9
Views: 1606

Re: Remove centre console panel

If you are talking about the louvered panel, on my 81, the panel has 2 tabs at the top that clip into fasteners. It can be brittle, so go slow. However for a later car they are readily available. PM Sharkski. He is always parting cars and can tell you if this applies to a later car. By the way, my p...
by bpoliakoff
Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:42 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Flasher / Indicator / turn signal intermittent: possibly a relay issue?
Replies: 8
Views: 1825

Re: Flasher / Indicator / turn signal intermittent: possibly a relay issue?

on the early Euro cars everything you describe goes through the flasher button Check that first. They can gently be taken apart and cleaned and the contacts "nudged" to put on a little more more tension on the contact arms
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:08 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: Gas tank sending unit
Replies: 5
Views: 1611

Gas tank sending unit

This is for an early car. It has a "foot" on the bottom but not a pre pump. The top does not bolt to the tank but rather twists in
by bpoliakoff
Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:38 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Koni rear shocks
Replies: 0
Views: 427

Koni rear shocks

These Koni shocks are the rears only for an early car. They were custom rebuilt for me by Jeff lablond(FJB shocks LLC, who does Lamborghini's Koni rebuilding and I think Ferrari as well. I am deep into them, but will take $200 plus shipping which should be about $40
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by bpoliakoff
Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Spin on oil filter adaptor
Replies: 0
Views: 424

Spin on oil filter adaptor

This is the last one I have from the original 24 I had made. It will work for any post 82 cars with either a top or bottom mount canister which should have a 3!/2 diameter . I use a Fram PH8A but it will work with any filter for a big block Ford.I do not include a filter. $145 shipped USA filter par...
by bpoliakoff
Sat Jul 01, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Rear trunk spoiler
Replies: 3
Views: 1079

Re: Rear trunk spoiler

Wiiiimmmmm wrote: Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:41 pm Thanks bpoliakoff. Saw you restoration pictures. Nice work. No metal plate in the spoiler?
If I remember correctly, the studs that stick out from the spoiler are bonded to a small metal strip in the rubber itself
by bpoliakoff
Thu Jun 29, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Rear trunk spoiler
Replies: 3
Views: 1079

Re: Rear trunk spoiler

Yes, it is an original one I have a new one I got from BMW and your is a dead on match
by bpoliakoff
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:43 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Air Conditioning
Replies: 27
Views: 5168

Re: Air Conditioning

Dale I forget, what year is your car?? I have the electrical manual manual for pre 82 NA cars. I can probably copy the a/c schematic if it doesn't take a zillion pages. I am off to Europe for three weeks Friday. Let me know and I will check it out Oh, what about the cut off switch on the receiver dr...
by bpoliakoff
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:02 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Bilstein & H&R Parts - What is correct?
Replies: 10
Views: 3084

Re: Bilstein & H&R Parts - What is correct?

On my '86 635 (goldie): I am running B8s with BAV springs (very similar to the H&Rs) and very satisfied with the ride. On my '84 M635 (pumpkin): I am running B8s with H&R springs and also very satisfied with the ride. B8 rear shocks have a c-clip on the body where you can adjust the height ...