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by hornhospital
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:17 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: “Very Rare” Momo-BMW Steering Wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 730

Re: “Very Rare” Momo-BMW Steering Wheel

To make it a bit easier to find, here's a direct link to the listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/325974058820?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=nzbK363pSBS&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ZGnJsHZlSf-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I have no connection to the sale, ...
by hornhospital
Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: 3.46 Limited Slip Diff
Replies: 5
Views: 777

Re: WTB: 3.46 Limited Slip Diff

The design of the differential. Older versions the ring gear is "loaded" through a side cover. Newer versions load through the rear like many diffs.
by hornhospital
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:22 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1978 633csi euro parts car for sale. MI
Replies: 2
Views: 1339

Re: 1978 633csi euro parts car for sale. MI

Your best bet is to message the seller through Facebook Marketplace. As he made clear in the posting he rarely checks messages here. Good luck.
by hornhospital
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: transmission sensor?
Replies: 3
Views: 747

Re: transmission sensor?

Looks like the mechanical speed sensor drive.
by hornhospital
Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:32 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Server crashed :(
Replies: 10
Views: 968

Re: Server crashed :(

Brian, is the crash the reason I now get a "verification" page interruption by Cloudflare before I can connect to BigCoupe.com? This is the only forum that causes the Cloudflare interruption on my machine (Android Samsung Galaxy S9+)
by hornhospital
Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:29 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Hello from new E24 owner - red 1987
Replies: 4
Views: 854

Re: Hello from new E24 owner - red 1987

Welcome! Your E24 is spectacular! =D>
by hornhospital
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: My second project: 83' 635CSi
Replies: 5
Views: 924

Re: My second project: 83' 635CSi

Welcome! This should help with your electricals/electronics: http://wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW/1983%20BMW%20633csi%20Electrical%20Troubleshooting%20Manual.pdf Download and save that. It is the Electronic Troubleshooting Manual for a 1983 633. The electrical system should be similar enough to be help...
by hornhospital
Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Arghhhh! Found that Heater Core Has Been Bypassed!
Replies: 8
Views: 1044

Re: Arghhhh! Found that Heater Core Has Been Bypassed!

Pressure testing the system will tell if you have a leak or blown head gasket. I borrowed a pressure tester often enough that I ended up buying one. Very handy.
by hornhospital
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:42 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Cooling System Woes -Bleeding What a Pita!
Replies: 5
Views: 751

Re: Cooling System Woes -Bleeding What a Pita!

There were two types of thermostat housings, and one is shallower. I ran into this on my 84 633. The thermostat for the deeper housing won't fit the shallow housing if the O ring is in the right place, but may if it's on the "wrong" side of the recess. It's been years since I had the housi...
by hornhospital
Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:21 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Cooling System Woes -Bleeding What a Pita!
Replies: 5
Views: 751

Re: Cooling System Woes -Bleeding What a Pita!

The heater should be on full heat while bleeding the system. The heater core can trap air.

If you think the 87 6er's cooling system is hard to bleed, try a 95 M3 S50B30. :wink:
by hornhospital
Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:11 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Carlex Design 635-CLX…
Replies: 6
Views: 1293

Re: Carlex Design 635-CLX…

from what ive seen the comfort seats are way more desirable. I have them in my 633 and when i replaced them, plenty of people wanted to buy my old trashed ones to replace their sport seats. My buddies e30 sport seats are not very comfy at all. I can't disagree, because my 'bucket' doesn't fit their...
by hornhospital
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:13 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fan Clearance! Always so close?
Replies: 7
Views: 919

Re: Fan Clearance! Always so close?

That sounds too close to me, closer than normal. Is the fan hub/clutch screwed all the way on the water pump? (Remember, it's left-hand thread).
by hornhospital
Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:40 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: M88/3 project stalled
Replies: 11
Views: 2622

Re: M88/3 project stalled

Makes me wish I was in the UK!
by hornhospital
Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:50 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: '87 Rear Cylinder Head Coolant Pipe 635csi
Replies: 7
Views: 766

Re: '87 Rear Cylinder Head Coolant Pipe 635csi

Here's the drawing of the cylinder head and the coolant pipe. I took a guess and said your car was a January 87 build. RealOEM.com is where I found the drawing. Looks like it's the same three bolt fitting as other E24s.
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by hornhospital
Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Carlex Design 635-CLX…
Replies: 6
Views: 1293

Re: Carlex Design 635-CLX…

That's incredible, but aren't those the basic "comfort seat" profile, i.e. very little side bolsters?
by hornhospital
Sat Nov 11, 2023 4:40 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Front electric window
Replies: 14
Views: 1018

Re: Front electric window

Adjusting E24 windows is like threading a sewing machine needle........with it running. Dumb, blind luck if you hit the ideal adjustment. Been there....
by hornhospital
Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1980 635CSi Euro
Replies: 214
Views: 186137

Re: 1980 635CSi Euro

Your choice not to hone, but to Mr Snidel I respectfully disagree, and so do just about every automotive producer. Open up any new-from-the-factory engine and look down the cylinders, what do you see? Classic cross-hatch honing marks. If honing is thought necessary by the builders of new engines, wh...
by hornhospital
Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:09 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Skid plates
Replies: 7
Views: 1470

Re: Skid plates

Sorry about linking RED46. I did some research and it appears people started having trouble with delivery of paid-for plates sometime around October of 2022, and no replies to inquiries. Since he required payment by PayPal Good and Services, those that were left hanging with no product got their mon...
by hornhospital
Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:18 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Mainfold pressure outlets?
Replies: 3
Views: 653

Re: Mainfold pressure outlets?

The third one goes to the climate control module under the dash over the driver's left foot. It draws air from the interior for the climate control system to use to compare the interior temperature to the desired temperature set on the HVAC.
by hornhospital
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Skid plates
Replies: 7
Views: 1470

Re: Skid plates

I don't know if they went out of business or not. The link worked when I posted it in July. :cry:
by hornhospital
Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Motor Mount Preferences?
Replies: 5
Views: 602

Re: Motor Mount Preferences?

I used Mehle on my 633. I don't know that there's a great deal of difference between the traditional brands.

Both original mounts were separated at 136k miles when I got the car.
by hornhospital
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:13 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Favored Part Suppliers
Replies: 6
Views: 770

Re: Favored Part Suppliers

Great list. For tune-up stuff, RockAuto is a good option for filters, plugs, caps, rotors etc etc True, but be careful to watch shipping costs. My experience with them is that they"make up" some of their discount price by charging really high shipping. If it's a part that requires the ret...
by hornhospital
Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: No Power, Running Super Rich
Replies: 26
Views: 2051

Re: No Power, Running Super Rich

As has been suggested many replies back, check the fuel pressure at the rail. You are playing "throw new parts at it" while ignoring that basic test (if it hasn't been done). Just replacing the FPR doesn't guarantee that the fuel pressure is now correct. Is the vacuum line to the FPR intac...