What did you do to your E24 today?
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Well the metal-shiny tape bit has worked a treat on the reversing lights - I'll report back on the rear light 10w bulbs and dipped beam LED bulbs when I have fitted them.
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
All the bulbs in the tail light housing are single-filament 1156, so I used these in all positions:hornhospital wrote:Dean, could you post exactly what LED bulbs you used (or a link to where you wrote up the swap)? There are so many LED bulbs available these days it's confusing to try and pick the "right" ones.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pc-White-Super ... 2014792984
The dome, under hood, trunk, and license plate lights are 39mm festoon type:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-WARM-WHITE-3 ... 1866482772
I've had LEDs from this eBay seller in my other cars for 6+ years with no failures so far. You're correct about there being so many choices, but these have worked well for me. Some LEDs are described to not cause an error on the check panel, but I haven't tried any of those, and I'm not sure they're talking about our old E24's. Also, if you want to use LEDs in the signals, you need to replace the flasher unit (in the steering column) with an electronic type:
https://www.amazon.com/CEC-Industries-E ... 2470955011
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Many thanks, Dean! Exactly what I wanted to know.
Ken Kanne
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
You're welcome. It's a worthwhile project, and it looks like the LEDs are less expensive than when I did mine a few years ago.
Dean
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Posting while waiting for the sump and filter to drain, doing an oil change.
Yesterday was better. Met up with a friend, stuck a cooler in the trunk and headed to Sebring for the annual HSR Historic Races. Beautiful weather good racing and nice rides on track, in the paddock, driving and parked around the track. On track were several 02s, a couple 3.0CSi. Spectating: One E28, a modded E31(never caught up with it to check it out), Several 02s and me. Not counting modern ones of which there were quite a few.
The Polaris coupe got quite a bit of attention. One fellow was trying to pry a price out of me. He was pretty serious and we traded cards. I have to think once gone I'd probably regret it, despite thinking an E46 M3(6 speed thank you) could fill the void.
It was a great day. I hadn't had the car out of town in far too long, it ran great. Ready for another.
Ross
'84 633 Dinan Turbo
Yesterday was better. Met up with a friend, stuck a cooler in the trunk and headed to Sebring for the annual HSR Historic Races. Beautiful weather good racing and nice rides on track, in the paddock, driving and parked around the track. On track were several 02s, a couple 3.0CSi. Spectating: One E28, a modded E31(never caught up with it to check it out), Several 02s and me. Not counting modern ones of which there were quite a few.
The Polaris coupe got quite a bit of attention. One fellow was trying to pry a price out of me. He was pretty serious and we traded cards. I have to think once gone I'd probably regret it, despite thinking an E46 M3(6 speed thank you) could fill the void.
It was a great day. I hadn't had the car out of town in far too long, it ran great. Ready for another.
Ross
'84 633 Dinan Turbo
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Very satisfying day of seat swapping. Drivers side was rooted, so replaced it with passenger seat, passenger seat replaced with spare black buffalo seat, with old drivers motor base swapped in. So now I have buffalo passengers, nappa drivers, but compared to how bad the seats were before its like a brand new interior!
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
After too many years of guesswork with the 635CSi's coolant tank it had become impossible to tell the level so after seeking the wisdom of Ron and finding there is no known chemical that can clean the header tank, I bought and today fitted a new one.
And a new Cap.
And a new overspill line hose.
And re-fitted the clip for the overspill hose.
And changed the coolant.
And a new Cap.
And a new overspill line hose.
And re-fitted the clip for the overspill hose.
And changed the coolant.
2001 Alpina B10 V8 Touring (1 of 12 rhd)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Heater fan started humming a bit. Took off the cowling cover and put a little lube on the fan motor bearings. all quiet now, at least for the time being.
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
A leaf fell in mine and I hear clicking noises all week. This weekend it'll be time for a good cleaning to clear it all out.ronnieg wrote:Heater fan started humming a bit. Took off the cowling cover and put a little lube on the fan motor bearings. all quiet now, at least for the time being.
I'll follow your lead and also grease it up.
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
I think there's a new tank and hose (tank to heater "T") in my future. Already did the cap and overfill hose.sharkfan wrote:After too many years of guesswork with the 635CSi's coolant tank it had become impossible to tell the level so after seeking the wisdom of Ron and finding there is no known chemical that can clean the header tank, I bought and today fitted a new one.
And a new Cap.
And a new overspill line hose.
And re-fitted the clip for the overspill hose.
And changed the coolant.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
1984 633CSi
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
you mean to say you don't trust the warning light...?sharkfan wrote:After too many years of guesswork with the 635CSi's coolant tank it had become impossible to tell the level....
FWIW I don't either, not 100%; I remove the cap and take a look inside....
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
They are ALWAYS rustier than you thought!!!!!!
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Nicely done Ron, that will keep you busy for the New Year.
My day today was perfect - finally went and picked up my car after many months in the workshop. Its better than it's ever been, straight'n'true. No rot anywhere and top job done with 650+ photos of the process.
Drive it back home via the M11 in 3rd and 4th listening to the howl.
Better photos to come once sun is out:
My day today was perfect - finally went and picked up my car after many months in the workshop. Its better than it's ever been, straight'n'true. No rot anywhere and top job done with 650+ photos of the process.
Drive it back home via the M11 in 3rd and 4th listening to the howl.
Better photos to come once sun is out:
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
A manual gearbox on an M90 engine should be fun; best of luck with it - it looks lovely.
2001 Alpina B10 V8 Touring (1 of 12 rhd)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Will you or I tell the troops what you told me earlier about considering fitting 20 inch alloys ,coil overs ,subs and then " schlammin ..." it ?
Glad it's in safe hands and hope you get lot's of enjoyment from it.
Perfect car for a lazy trip to Ireland .........
Don
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Tell Tell Tell more Don. Too bad you didn't record it as I would love to hear it in Rons voice.olympia57 wrote:Will you or I tell the troops what you told me earlier about considering fitting 20 inch alloys ,coil overs ,subs and then " schlammin ..." it ?
Glad it's in safe hands and hope you get lot's of enjoyment from it.
Perfect car for a lazy trip to Ireland .........
Don
Quite a buy there Ron. 265 5-speed, M90 and a very good clean base.
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Just finished Christmas project No. 2: replace propshaft (new one from BMW) and transmission output flange and seal. Fixed some issues but introduced new ones...oh dear.
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Classic "Mission Creep".nick88highline wrote:Just finished Christmas project No. 2: replace propshaft (new one from BMW) and transmission output flange and seal. Fixed some issues but introduced new ones...oh dear.
Ken Kanne
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replaced the 635CSi fan and clutch; I managed to get hold of a red fan.
Installed an LED volt-meter in one of the slots underneath the stereo; cost £3; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321548714593
Took delivery of an E24 First aid kit....
Installed an LED volt-meter in one of the slots underneath the stereo; cost £3; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321548714593
Took delivery of an E24 First aid kit....
2001 Alpina B10 V8 Touring (1 of 12 rhd)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Came home from work in the dark wondering will it stop raining by Saturday morning and if so will the temperature be above "0" so I can make some progress putting my suspension back together.
Ronnie
Liverpool uk.
1986 635csi.
Bronze Beige Metallic.
Liverpool uk.
1986 635csi.
Bronze Beige Metallic.
Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Not on my E24s but on my E23.
MOTd, taxed and insured. Had to replace fuel pump, fuel filter and HT leads. Now running well!
Test date5 January 2017 Test ResultFail Odometer reading89,802 miles MOT test number2870 5861 5536 Reason(s) for failure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)
Not bad for a 37 year old car!!
MOTd, taxed and insured. Had to replace fuel pump, fuel filter and HT leads. Now running well!
Test date5 January 2017 Test ResultFail Odometer reading89,802 miles MOT test number2870 5861 5536 Reason(s) for failure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)
Not bad for a 37 year old car!!
They are ALWAYS rustier than you thought!!!!!!
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'87 M #367
'88 High line.
'10 X5
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'88 High line.
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Great news Ron
2001 Alpina B10 V8 Touring (1 of 12 rhd)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Finshing off Christmas project No.1 which was to replace the hydraulic headlight aim system. This has creeped into a minor rust repair project and refurbishing and replacing parts of all the headlights...
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Re: What did you do to your E24 today?
Changed oil + filter, changed power steering fluid and filter, took door card off drivers and adjusted window ... then spent 2 hours polishing the wheels.
Tired but happy.
Tired but happy.
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