What did you do to your E24 today?
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Drove the M6 - loved it, will always love it, told my 6 year old daughter she will own it one day.
635CSi - this has a major wiring issue but I have other projects and chores on other cars to complete before I get to this but I did manage to start sorting some crappy over-sprayed paintwork - I thought it was pretty much ruined but I dug out an old inherited orbital polisher and set to it with a random blend of paint restorers, T-cuts, unmarked stuff in bottles, etc, and it came up reasonably well in most places - a bit of cutting, a good polish and some wax has produced good results compared to the sandpaper finish it had when I got it back.
It's fate is still in the balance though.......
635CSi - this has a major wiring issue but I have other projects and chores on other cars to complete before I get to this but I did manage to start sorting some crappy over-sprayed paintwork - I thought it was pretty much ruined but I dug out an old inherited orbital polisher and set to it with a random blend of paint restorers, T-cuts, unmarked stuff in bottles, etc, and it came up reasonably well in most places - a bit of cutting, a good polish and some wax has produced good results compared to the sandpaper finish it had when I got it back.
It's fate is still in the balance though.......
Got the new bolts to replace the lower strut, caliper and ABS sensor bolts (I stripped one ). New rears spring pads arrive tomorrow and I'll be putting the front and rear suspension back together in the M635. Looking forward to having it done.
I'll be doing a DIY complete with pix. There are some good ones out there but I'll kinda smash 'em all together along with a few notes and lessons learned along the way...
I'll be doing a DIY complete with pix. There are some good ones out there but I'll kinda smash 'em all together along with a few notes and lessons learned along the way...
Starter motor brushes were worn out and solenoid started sticking so had a new starter motor fitted.
also two new rear tyres as one was apparently down to the canvas and could not field required tyre so .......
Cheers Vinny
also two new rear tyres as one was apparently down to the canvas and could not field required tyre so .......
Cheers Vinny
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Long time lover of all hot I6's - BMW 635, Ford XR6 and the mighty Chrysler E49 six pack Charger
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02 XR6 (m) 5sp (OD) 1701 D - "ENTERPRISE"
Long time lover of all hot I6's - BMW 635, Ford XR6 and the mighty Chrysler E49 six pack Charger
Made up and fitted new bottom flange to RH sill , fabricated new inner sill in 18swg and welded on to car , hand formed new floor area to ( try to ) replicate factory pressings and welded in to car , tried to form new toe board section in a single section and failed miserably so had to make in three sections due to tight dissimilar compound curves got two in , Slept .............
Should get last two sections fitted this evening and then grind/finish all welds.
Should get last two sections fitted this evening and then grind/finish all welds.
Today I managed to open the 635CSi sunroof which had a broken plastic gate on the left hand side bracket that bolts onto to the sunroof panel - this was no mean feat as the bracket had broken clean off and was flopping around hindering any sunroof movement.
I had previously bought a left hand side bracket and discovered in the process that the right hand side bracket was no longer available. - I probably have the last new left hand side bracket.
So after successfully jigging it open and sliding back the inner headlining panel to expose the bracket bolts - to discover the right hand side bracket was breaking too.
I successfully replaced the left side bracket then removed the right side to effect a repair with a well sited small drill hole, a small amount of exact filing and a tiny zip-tie.
All replaced, tested and secured I then repaired the original broken left side bracket using the same method. They seem sturdy enough but I have become very aware that repair rather than replacement is the way ahead for many E24 parts as more and more reach the dreaded NLA status.
Then I set about polishing the roof and contemplating the cars deep emotional electrical issues and how I might resolve them.
I had previously bought a left hand side bracket and discovered in the process that the right hand side bracket was no longer available. - I probably have the last new left hand side bracket.
So after successfully jigging it open and sliding back the inner headlining panel to expose the bracket bolts - to discover the right hand side bracket was breaking too.
I successfully replaced the left side bracket then removed the right side to effect a repair with a well sited small drill hole, a small amount of exact filing and a tiny zip-tie.
All replaced, tested and secured I then repaired the original broken left side bracket using the same method. They seem sturdy enough but I have become very aware that repair rather than replacement is the way ahead for many E24 parts as more and more reach the dreaded NLA status.
Then I set about polishing the roof and contemplating the cars deep emotional electrical issues and how I might resolve them.
I'm a dab hand at getting the inner cover on and off but both my mechanisms are the early type with the weirdy front height setting screws - although I'll be very glad to convene once again in South Wales to assist in any E24 project work, return some borrowed parts, drink some wine, eat some good fud and carry out some of very best talent - talking absolute gibberish
I forgot, this should be around April 1.
I didn't want to spend $300 per tire for F-1's that came with Buster &
the fiber started to show on the outside of one tire, even after the rotation.
While searching for the big deal, I got desperate & went to an off-off Broadway shop (get it?) around the corner &
spent $80 for two proper size used tires, installed & balanced, but, of different tire companies!! Told you, I got desperate!
Then, my brain started kickin' in & I asked Jose` about what tires he may have.
I'm sure he 'acquires' stuff from CoupeKing! If they throw it away, why not?
Sure enough, he had two Michlein Pilot Sports that matched my front tires in his own shop!! With about 3/4 tread left!
He asked what I wanted to pay; of course I side for me & I said $20!
He snickered & said, "For two"! I said "SOLD"! He's fast becoming my friend!
I'll wear out what's on the car & then switch.
Remember, I'm retired on a fixed income, so I have to be creative!
I didn't want to spend $300 per tire for F-1's that came with Buster &
the fiber started to show on the outside of one tire, even after the rotation.
While searching for the big deal, I got desperate & went to an off-off Broadway shop (get it?) around the corner &
spent $80 for two proper size used tires, installed & balanced, but, of different tire companies!! Told you, I got desperate!
Then, my brain started kickin' in & I asked Jose` about what tires he may have.
I'm sure he 'acquires' stuff from CoupeKing! If they throw it away, why not?
Sure enough, he had two Michlein Pilot Sports that matched my front tires in his own shop!! With about 3/4 tread left!
He asked what I wanted to pay; of course I side for me & I said $20!
He snickered & said, "For two"! I said "SOLD"! He's fast becoming my friend!
I'll wear out what's on the car & then switch.
Remember, I'm retired on a fixed income, so I have to be creative!
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Buster/'82Euro6 Build Date 9/81
Rosallina/'80 528i Build Date 4/80
in Long Beach, Cal
Buster/'82Euro6 Build Date 9/81
Rosallina/'80 528i Build Date 4/80
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I been rather busy last weekend.
For the e24
1/ Installed strut tower brace.
2/ Tidy up engine bay wiring and got the sandpaper/polish out and done the intake runners, top of the radiator, and the accumulator canister. They come up rather well.
3/ While I was in te cleaning mood I removed the anodising off my pedals (the black was looking shabby) with about 1/2hr soak in caustic soda. They skne out shiny raw aluminuim.
E23
1/ swapped over the the throttle cables from cruise control to main throttle an vise versa. This alters the pedal travel and makes it shorter and setup the kickdown switch more aggressively. On the road it feels definelty more lively.
2/ my cometic MLS gasget had arrived so need to clear some workshop time to install my hot head. It has bigger 292cam valve springs adj cam sprocket, port matched intake manifold, and about 2k worth of improving the flow of the ports. It should make the old girl go rather well
For the e24
1/ Installed strut tower brace.
2/ Tidy up engine bay wiring and got the sandpaper/polish out and done the intake runners, top of the radiator, and the accumulator canister. They come up rather well.
3/ While I was in te cleaning mood I removed the anodising off my pedals (the black was looking shabby) with about 1/2hr soak in caustic soda. They skne out shiny raw aluminuim.
E23
1/ swapped over the the throttle cables from cruise control to main throttle an vise versa. This alters the pedal travel and makes it shorter and setup the kickdown switch more aggressively. On the road it feels definelty more lively.
2/ my cometic MLS gasget had arrived so need to clear some workshop time to install my hot head. It has bigger 292cam valve springs adj cam sprocket, port matched intake manifold, and about 2k worth of improving the flow of the ports. It should make the old girl go rather well
BMW’s
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
Decided to change valve cover for a new one. When valve cover was removed, found that one of the oil spray bar bolts and its washer are missing:
Found them in the corner. Luckily, no haven't found no visual damage. Covered both bolt's thread with blue locktite and put them on place.
I've read that those bolts might get loose, but I've never seen it myself till that day.
New valve cover in place:
Found them in the corner. Luckily, no haven't found no visual damage. Covered both bolt's thread with blue locktite and put them on place.
I've read that those bolts might get loose, but I've never seen it myself till that day.
New valve cover in place:
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Each spray bar bolt has TWO washers. One goes under the spray bar and one under the head of the bolt. Best have another look in the corner.....Val_C wrote:Decided to change valve cover for a new one. When valve cover was removed, found that one of the oil spray bar bolts and its washer are missing:
Found them in the corner. Luckily, no haven't found no visual damage. Covered both bolt's thread with blue locktite and put them on place.
I've read that those bolts might get loose, but I've never seen it myself till that day.
Ken Kanne
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
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Q for sharkfan . . .
...regarding that friend of yours
Looks like an Alpina front air dam poking out there
Very interesting color as well, please tell us more
Looks like an Alpina front air dam poking out there
Very interesting color as well, please tell us more
Bobbo
1980 633 CSi Cypress Green/Pearl Beige
2017 X5 M Sport Xdrive 35i Carbon Black/Ivory White
2005 330 Ci ZHP Cabrio Imola Red/Bone/Black
Re: Q for sharkfan . . .
It's a Hallmark 633CSi made up by TWR - it is BEAUTIFUL and indecently rapid for having a three speed auto.GRNSHRK wrote:...regarding that friend of yours
Looks like an Alpina front air dam poking out there
Very interesting color as well, please tell us more
More info on Hallmarks here....
http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_p ... he-70s-80s
And a couple of pics of the car - it's wearing E31 17" staggered style 5's as the owner has a minty E23 735i which is wearing this cars staggered 16" Alpinas.
It's got nearly 90k miles on it but it did have a full refurbishment a few years ago and has been kept VERY clean since.Sharknose wrote:Wow, this is the cleanest engine bay I've seen for a long time! Looks like freshly made from the assembly line
Back on thread and today I have bypassed my engine electrical woes - just a little jiggery-pokery with the central locking, hazard light, the electric aerial and interior lights and I'll be all set....... to sort the rest of the car out
As per two threads up I jiggery-pokeried the electrics to the central locking, fixed the electric aerial and screwed all the underside of the dash back together - gave it a quick vacuum, the leather a feed and took it out for a spin.
The old girl actually looks fantastic despite being on 15's and still needing loosening up.
The old girl actually looks fantastic despite being on 15's and still needing loosening up.
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