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by ron
Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:25 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Headlamp Lenses
Replies: 23
Views: 11780

Headlights

I think you have probably got an E30 replacement light as they look the same as the E24 but, as you say,. the fitting lugs are orientated differently.
Suggest you take it back to the Stealer and get it changed.
Regds. Ron.
by ron
Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What's your job? (may be useful for everybody)
Replies: 88
Views: 40064

Job description

Hi ,I'm a licenced aircraft engineer and have worked on airplanes for what seems like forever.It certainly comes in useful for pulling rusty
6's apart (and hopefully getting them back together).
by ron
Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:50 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Brake booster rebuild
Replies: 14
Views: 4951

reservoir filter

I replaced the filter with a new one as the old one was breaking up and giving debris problems as you have described.It was relatively cheap from
the Stealers!!
by ron
Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:40 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: loudspeakers -latest twist
Replies: 32
Views: 29276

Rear speakers

Superb job Brucey,I think I'll try something similar.
No patent on it yet????
Ron.
by ron
Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: m5 wheels
Replies: 22
Views: 13301

M5 wheels

I've got a set of M5 parallel spoke 18".8" front and 9 1/2" rear.
The rears run 265X35 Pirellis with no rubbing and no arch re-work.
by ron
Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:44 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: What's in your toolkit??
Replies: 110
Views: 67344

Toll kit

I've got three different trays so I think it depends on the year as to what tools were supplied.
by ron
Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:32 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Thought this E28 brake upgrade thread might be of use!
Replies: 38
Views: 86181

Up rating brakes

Great articles from both Brucey and James.Just a couple of comments. Fitting a 750i m/c to a r/h drive Highline requires new brake lines as the lines come out on the other side of the m/c. 750i rear calipers are the same as 540 but the 750i discs don't fit as the the top hat measurement is larger. H...
by ron
Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:18 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Help, am a bit stuck!
Replies: 15
Views: 8001

Exhaust manifold

Hi Dave,The manifold nuts are a PITA but with suitable sockets/extensions etc.it is possible. The rear lower is the difficult one.Put brass nuts back on to make it easier next time!!!Would offer to do the job for you but at the moment I'm working away. I've just had a 2 post lift installed in the ga...
by ron
Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:54 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: coolant bleeding
Replies: 6
Views: 3362

Thermostat housing

Hi Drew, I've probably got a spare somewhere.To try to drill it out is a headache and will probably damage the housing as it is only soft alloy.I'll look at the weekend.
Regds. Ron.
by ron
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:47 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: compression question
Replies: 8
Views: 4014

Compression tester

Hi Drew,The testers I have used in the past have had some form of pressure release to dump the pressure.
If yours hasn't got that,you will still be able to read the pressure as it's cranking over.It just won't show on the gauge when you stop cranking.
HTH Ron.
by ron
Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:42 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: where can I get these wheel bolts?
Replies: 6
Views: 4616

Wheel bolts

No problem with chrome flaking off as you don't need to hold bolt head
and as long as you have a socket that is a good fit should be no problem on the nuts.Suggest you ask your plater to double plate all the nuts and bolts.
Regds. Ron.
by ron
Tue Dec 20, 2005 4:54 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: where can I get these wheel bolts?
Replies: 6
Views: 4616

Wheel bolts

If the bolts and nuts are OK have them bead blasted and chrome plated.That's what Dave and I had done and they look great. Ref. your query about splitting the hub from the rim.You will probably need to use a press as the corrosion that has built up will be quite severe (maybe not in the States) I th...
by ron
Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:01 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Alt./Battery Light Goes On & Stays On...
Replies: 3
Views: 2609

Alt/battery light

Sounds very much like the diode in the alternator has gone tits-up!!!
by ron
Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:18 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: sportseats 635csi 1980 VS sportseats M6 1984
Replies: 12
Views: 7898

Seats

The E12 based 6 has a different seat mounting frame to the E28 based car
as the floor pan is totally different. However you can mount the later seats
on an early frame and vice versa.
HTH
Ron.
by ron
Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:34 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Seasons greetings to all.
Replies: 14
Views: 4883

Seasons greetings to all.

Would like to wish all the site members a very merry Christmas and a
happy and prosperous New Year and hope all your Sharks stay healthy.

Ron.
by ron
Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:24 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Boot (trunk) lid keeps opening of its own accord??!!
Replies: 18
Views: 9601

Boot lid

Dave, I've got a few spare locks if you need one.The barrel can be changed with a lot of perseverance(and three hands) so it keeps the same key.
Regds. Ron.
by ron
Thu Dec 15, 2005 8:39 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Boot (trunk) lid keeps opening of its own accord??!!
Replies: 18
Views: 9601

Sticky boot(trunk)lid catch.

Hi Dave, As everyone has said give everything a good lube with WD 40. There is a way to open from the outside if the catch doesn't work. Remove the badge and drill a hole through the lid and bracketry inside and using screwdriver manually operate the catch.You can't see the hole once the badge is ba...
by ron
Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:58 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: DOORS
Replies: 16
Views: 9090

Door closing

The part James refers to is a small sqare rubber piece that fits over the
end of the upper arm of the striker plate on the door.It's just below the
rubber buffer on the rear face of the door.
H.T.H. Ron.
by ron
Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: front fog lamps
Replies: 15
Views: 10684

Fog lights

Drew,You cannot use fog lights as long range driving lights as they will be below the minimum height.The construction and use regulations define quite strict measurements for fog and driving lights. They need to be wired into the side/dipped beam circuit. You are correct in that the later switch's f...
by ron
Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:05 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: front fog lamps
Replies: 15
Views: 10684

fog lights

Drew, Fog lights need to be wired into dip beam circuit.
U.K. law states;
"should only be used in fog or falling snow"
You wouldn't think so by the number of drivers
with them on all the time!!!
by ron
Sat Dec 03, 2005 6:01 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: 89 MOTORSPORT 635CSI
Replies: 16
Views: 6763

89 motorsports

I looked at three before I bought mine and none had the seat flashes.The
only seat flashes I've seen have been on M6s.
by ron
Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:56 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Steering locked while driving
Replies: 8
Views: 6319

Steering locking up

Had the same problem.Were you going through a puddle at the time?
I think water gets onto the belt and it slips.
by ron
Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:52 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Window issues
Replies: 6
Views: 4417

window regulator

To remove the regulator first remove door trim.Unbolt the glass from the
carrier and slide glass upwards out of the door.Then you can unbolt the carrier frame complete with regulator.It's a PITA job but its easier the third time around.
by ron
Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:43 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Brakes advice needed
Replies: 10
Views: 5913

Rear brakes

The rear calipers and carriers from an E32 750i bolt staight on my '89 Highline.They are the same size as a 540(300X20 discs and 40mm pistons). If you can find a scrap 750i you can use the front and rear calipers/discs and the master cylinder.If you are fitting the master cylinder to a R/H drive Hig...
by ron
Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:55 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: Refurbing my split rim 17" cross-spoke alloys
Replies: 40
Views: 23337

Refurbing wheels

Dave, Ref. the bolts.Mine were crap as well and I took them and the nuts to my local electro-plater and had them acid dipped and re-chromed.They came up well. Regds. Ron. PS. You do not need to hold the bolt head on re-assembly, as they are tapered, so the chrome will not be affected. PPS.You have e...