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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:32 pm
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I picked up this classic in October 2014. It is a 1989 L6 635CSi Alpine White/Natur 218/0 code, production date 11/88, vin WBAEC8413K3268571. Automatic, Sun Roof. I'm the 4th owner. The car has been sitting for the last 2 years. PO claims he clocked about 1K miles, as he became ill and could no longer drive. Mileage approx 130K based on analyzing the records from Auto Check, car had stayed in the Atlanta Ga area since new. There is no rust on or under the car. One small crack in dash board. I'm 68 years young and wrapping up a 1 1/2 year non auto related project.
I have always enjoyed the lines of the classic 633 & 635 coupe and I now have a winter project. I've owned a 87 735i and a 96 328ic, I'm a tinker not a mechanic. I lack an auto vocabulary. I'm going to need support and help. My intent is to have a reliable cruiser to drive in the mountains of NC and an occasional trip to the BMW outings held in Greer SC., 1 hr ride away.
When I picked up the car I brought a battery pack, car would not turn over, power was at the starter, went to my 1960's know how of cars and hit the starter with a hammer and car turned over and started right up. Car has started fine for the last two months, however, I'll always be suspect of the starter. What did the hammer punch do to make it turn over? Solenoid stuck? What would the experts do?
I've enjoyed reading various posts in this forum and the knowledge contained is invaluable. Banjo Bolts? Not having a maintenance history on the car (3rd owner replaced radiator and transmission line) I knew where I had to start, car was running rough. Oil was filthy.
Installed new Bosch battery, spark plugs, ignition set, distributor cap, rotor, crank position sensor, air filter, oil change, repaired PS hose leak, replaced missing/damaged vacuum hoses, still more replacements required as I intend to replace all of them. AT filter, gasket replaced, cleaned screen and magnet. ATF was clean as it must have been replaced during the radiator replacement, new ATF added. Filter and magnet were relatively clean, however, I have no prior knowledge of what it could/should be. Replaced missing muffler hangers.
Read about banjo bolts on the forum and since I had a small valve gasket leak decided to change the gasket now, to check banjo bolts and adjust valves, valves required minimum adjustment. One of the banjo bolts was completely out, the other was loose. Thank you forum for that knowledge.
Car is running great, a little rough cold start, intend to replace O2 sensor, fuel filter.
Car requires some, I hope minor, body work, front spoiler, damage to let front bumper, damage to RR bottom panel, a poor Bondo repair to be fixed left rear panel. Car will receive a respray after repairs are made by the professionals.
Additional repairs to be performed:
Oil sun roof, blow out drains.
SLS still intact and working, minor leak at RR shock.
Front lower control arm bushings.
Front lower ball joints.
U joints.
Motor mounts.
Replace all bushings.
Heat shield, can these be repaired in lieu of replaced? see photo
A/C inoperable, condenser does not turn on.
Antenna shaft, motor is working.
Window washer, motor working however no spray.
Odometer and cluster repair (not looking forward to this).
All windows regulators to be lubed.
Door seals.
RR window does not work, no motor noise.
One position of the passenger side seat doesn't work.
Leather repairs.
Water pump, hoses and belts. PS hoses are weeping.
Fog lights do not work.
Mufflers are starting to show age, can this be repaired (patched) or something done to slow the deterioration? See photo.
Upgrade brake/running lights by Andy of MisterFixIt
Fuel gauge does not indicate full, drops to 1/2 full does not move in increments, is this controlled by the Sending Unit Assembly? Replace or repair item?
Check all electric and ground connection, remove oxidation and protect with dielectric grease.
Interior and exterior cosmetic repairs.
Wind shield has a white halo at the bottom along the dash, I tried conventional cleaners no results, has any one seen this before, can it be clean, or is a new wind shield the answer? See photo.
Front and rear windows need to be removed to complete the tint removable . Will also re-tint at that time.
Need to install the correct rear spoiler for this car, currently has BMW #1879597 for a Euro 633 or 635 installed. Need new spoiler for this car. Does someone have the correct part #?
Other components need replacement:
Does someone have the part number for the front ash tray? Currently have BMW part ???????? doesn't fit properly.
Need a new lens for the light under the hood?
Need a braided grounding strap from the front panel to the under side of the hood? See photo.
Need battery hold down, I have the rod and wing nut or other options.
Need wing nut for spare tire hold down.
Regarding electrical connections, I started to clean connectors, upon removing the first wire the plastic boot crumbled, I've stopped this part of the project as they appear they will all crumble. I've searched for replacement boots, have not found any for angle connectors. Are they available? Or do you use heat shrink tubing? See photo.
Under the radio there are two lights one green (does not light up) the other is broken off, I assuming it's blue. I've checked the owners manual , but no other reference to the lights. Manual was obtained from the forum published, 8/1988, is this the latest manual? Also look into the ETM 6210-2, Green light is for the fog lamps and the blue is high beam indicator? See photo. If correct does someone know the part number?
When I first start the car the check "Brake Light" comes one. I tap the brake pedal and the light goes out. All brake lights are good. ETM 6216-1, Is it a sticky brake light switch MW Part 613183360420? What else might it be? Poor electric contacts, were should I start?
Car has door edge trim. I read on the forum that BMW offered this as an option. If this is true I would like to leave them on. Does someone know? True or False? They fit the doors perfectly. See photo. When the car is re-sprayed I plan to
re-install them.
I've started my library of web site, manuals and tech articles from various forums. I will dig deep for information and look forward to any guidance and help from the forum you're willing to give.
Does anyone recognize this car? Any information would be appreciate.
BTW, it appears Super Coop has the twin, 161 S/N apart. Same paint and trim colors.
I apologize for the numerous questions and the length of my introduction, this is basically my to do list.
http://s1255.photobucket.com/user/roger ... deshow/BMW
Regards,
Roger
[email protected]
I have always enjoyed the lines of the classic 633 & 635 coupe and I now have a winter project. I've owned a 87 735i and a 96 328ic, I'm a tinker not a mechanic. I lack an auto vocabulary. I'm going to need support and help. My intent is to have a reliable cruiser to drive in the mountains of NC and an occasional trip to the BMW outings held in Greer SC., 1 hr ride away.
When I picked up the car I brought a battery pack, car would not turn over, power was at the starter, went to my 1960's know how of cars and hit the starter with a hammer and car turned over and started right up. Car has started fine for the last two months, however, I'll always be suspect of the starter. What did the hammer punch do to make it turn over? Solenoid stuck? What would the experts do?
I've enjoyed reading various posts in this forum and the knowledge contained is invaluable. Banjo Bolts? Not having a maintenance history on the car (3rd owner replaced radiator and transmission line) I knew where I had to start, car was running rough. Oil was filthy.
Installed new Bosch battery, spark plugs, ignition set, distributor cap, rotor, crank position sensor, air filter, oil change, repaired PS hose leak, replaced missing/damaged vacuum hoses, still more replacements required as I intend to replace all of them. AT filter, gasket replaced, cleaned screen and magnet. ATF was clean as it must have been replaced during the radiator replacement, new ATF added. Filter and magnet were relatively clean, however, I have no prior knowledge of what it could/should be. Replaced missing muffler hangers.
Read about banjo bolts on the forum and since I had a small valve gasket leak decided to change the gasket now, to check banjo bolts and adjust valves, valves required minimum adjustment. One of the banjo bolts was completely out, the other was loose. Thank you forum for that knowledge.
Car is running great, a little rough cold start, intend to replace O2 sensor, fuel filter.
Car requires some, I hope minor, body work, front spoiler, damage to let front bumper, damage to RR bottom panel, a poor Bondo repair to be fixed left rear panel. Car will receive a respray after repairs are made by the professionals.
Additional repairs to be performed:
Oil sun roof, blow out drains.
SLS still intact and working, minor leak at RR shock.
Front lower control arm bushings.
Front lower ball joints.
U joints.
Motor mounts.
Replace all bushings.
Heat shield, can these be repaired in lieu of replaced? see photo
A/C inoperable, condenser does not turn on.
Antenna shaft, motor is working.
Window washer, motor working however no spray.
Odometer and cluster repair (not looking forward to this).
All windows regulators to be lubed.
Door seals.
RR window does not work, no motor noise.
One position of the passenger side seat doesn't work.
Leather repairs.
Water pump, hoses and belts. PS hoses are weeping.
Fog lights do not work.
Mufflers are starting to show age, can this be repaired (patched) or something done to slow the deterioration? See photo.
Upgrade brake/running lights by Andy of MisterFixIt
Fuel gauge does not indicate full, drops to 1/2 full does not move in increments, is this controlled by the Sending Unit Assembly? Replace or repair item?
Check all electric and ground connection, remove oxidation and protect with dielectric grease.
Interior and exterior cosmetic repairs.
Wind shield has a white halo at the bottom along the dash, I tried conventional cleaners no results, has any one seen this before, can it be clean, or is a new wind shield the answer? See photo.
Front and rear windows need to be removed to complete the tint removable . Will also re-tint at that time.
Need to install the correct rear spoiler for this car, currently has BMW #1879597 for a Euro 633 or 635 installed. Need new spoiler for this car. Does someone have the correct part #?
Other components need replacement:
Does someone have the part number for the front ash tray? Currently have BMW part ???????? doesn't fit properly.
Need a new lens for the light under the hood?
Need a braided grounding strap from the front panel to the under side of the hood? See photo.
Need battery hold down, I have the rod and wing nut or other options.
Need wing nut for spare tire hold down.
Regarding electrical connections, I started to clean connectors, upon removing the first wire the plastic boot crumbled, I've stopped this part of the project as they appear they will all crumble. I've searched for replacement boots, have not found any for angle connectors. Are they available? Or do you use heat shrink tubing? See photo.
Under the radio there are two lights one green (does not light up) the other is broken off, I assuming it's blue. I've checked the owners manual , but no other reference to the lights. Manual was obtained from the forum published, 8/1988, is this the latest manual? Also look into the ETM 6210-2, Green light is for the fog lamps and the blue is high beam indicator? See photo. If correct does someone know the part number?
When I first start the car the check "Brake Light" comes one. I tap the brake pedal and the light goes out. All brake lights are good. ETM 6216-1, Is it a sticky brake light switch MW Part 613183360420? What else might it be? Poor electric contacts, were should I start?
Car has door edge trim. I read on the forum that BMW offered this as an option. If this is true I would like to leave them on. Does someone know? True or False? They fit the doors perfectly. See photo. When the car is re-sprayed I plan to
re-install them.
I've started my library of web site, manuals and tech articles from various forums. I will dig deep for information and look forward to any guidance and help from the forum you're willing to give.
Does anyone recognize this car? Any information would be appreciate.
BTW, it appears Super Coop has the twin, 161 S/N apart. Same paint and trim colors.
I apologize for the numerous questions and the length of my introduction, this is basically my to do list.
http://s1255.photobucket.com/user/roger ... deshow/BMW
Regards,
Roger
[email protected]