True, true - but I just don't really have a need for that flashlight. I just use the light on my iPhone on the rare occasions I need it. One day, if I get bored with other stuff.zinnocoupe wrote:Song, You would have no problem at all taking that flashlight apart and getting it working. It would be nothing for you after all your solder work with that instrument cluster.
1984 633CSi Rises again!
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Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Of course you have a need for that flashlight Song ! How else do you join the E24 OCD club Sir ??songzunhuang wrote:True, true - but I just don't really have a need for that flashlight. I just use the light on my iPhone on the rare occasions I need it. One day, if I get bored with other stuff.zinnocoupe wrote:Song, You would have no problem at all taking that flashlight apart and getting it working. It would be nothing for you after all your solder work with that instrument cluster.
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New Hood Badge again!
So I learned that you should never get reproduction stuff on eBay for some parts of your car. I replaced the very weathered hood emblem on my car less than a year ago. I thought I got a good deal on an OEM unit off of some guy on eBay. It was around $35 if I recall correctly. Not super cheap,but good enough.
Fast forward about a year and I notice my hood emblem looked kinda horrible. I finally got tired of it and ordered a new unit from FCP Euro. It was $37 and I used a $10 off coupon. They have a lifetime warranty so I figured I can't go wrong. So while replacing the badge, I couldn't believe what a difference a year makes.
The front of my car is happy again.
Fast forward about a year and I notice my hood emblem looked kinda horrible. I finally got tired of it and ordered a new unit from FCP Euro. It was $37 and I used a $10 off coupon. They have a lifetime warranty so I figured I can't go wrong. So while replacing the badge, I couldn't believe what a difference a year makes.
The front of my car is happy again.
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Re: Driving this car is a freaking light show!
I think there's a picture posted way back earlier in this thread. It was less than $3 from the dealer. Also, I see that a picture has been posted already. They beat me to it.captain awesome wrote:Hey Song, I have my belt kissing the lower rad hose, and I'm afraid the bracket you speak of is missing as well. Any pics or part number for this? I've been looking at diagrams and can't seem to place it, but I'm really not sure what it looks like anyway. Any help would be great.songzunhuang wrote:Unfortunately it's warning lights.
Tonight, the coolant light flashes followed by the yellow triangle on the dash.
I drove the 25 or so miles home before checking it out.
Well, my water pump pulley has worn a hole through the lower radiator hose where it comes out of the thermostat housing. WTF?
I ordered a new OEM hose, a silly metal bracket that keeps the hose off the pulley. My car did NOT have this in place. Who designs a car with that kind of clearance? Just the expanding hose was enough to make contact with the pulley! Crap.
I have to tell myself - patience is a virtue.... breathe....
At least I made it home ok even after driving 15 miles AFTER the light came on. I thought it was a slow leak and it was a very cool night so I wasn't worried so much. I didn't expect a freaking rubbed through hole!
It's called a "Hose Clamp" Part # 11531268751
Here's a Google search with pics of the part.
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Re: Driving this car is a freaking light show!
I think there's a picture posted way back earlier in this thread. It was less than $3 from the dealer. Also, I see that a picture has been posted already. They beat me to it.captain awesome wrote:Hey Song, I have my belt kissing the lower rad hose, and I'm afraid the bracket you speak of is missing as well. Any pics or part number for this? I've been looking at diagrams and can't seem to place it, but I'm really not sure what it looks like anyway. Any help would be great.songzunhuang wrote:Unfortunately it's warning lights.
Tonight, the coolant light flashes followed by the yellow triangle on the dash.
I drove the 25 or so miles home before checking it out.
Well, my water pump pulley has worn a hole through the lower radiator hose where it comes out of the thermostat housing. WTF?
I ordered a new OEM hose, a silly metal bracket that keeps the hose off the pulley. My car did NOT have this in place. Who designs a car with that kind of clearance? Just the expanding hose was enough to make contact with the pulley! Crap.
I have to tell myself - patience is a virtue.... breathe....
At least I made it home ok even after driving 15 miles AFTER the light came on. I thought it was a slow leak and it was a very cool night so I wasn't worried so much. I didn't expect a freaking rubbed through hole!
It's called a "Hose Clamp" Part # 11531268751
Here's a Google search with pics of the part. https://www.google.com/search?q=1153126 ... 87&bih=954
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Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
HaHa Thisbaders wrote:Of course you have a need for that flashlight Song ! How else do you join the E24 OCD club Sir ??songzunhuang wrote:True, true - but I just don't really have a need for that flashlight. I just use the light on my iPhone on the rare occasions I need it. One day, if I get bored with other stuff.zinnocoupe wrote:Song, You would have no problem at all taking that flashlight apart and getting it working. It would be nothing for you after all your solder work with that instrument cluster.
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You know he's right. In the back of my head I know I have a broken flashlight in my glove compartment. I'll have to fix it eventually. LOL!zinnocoupe wrote:HaHa Thisbaders wrote:Of course you have a need for that flashlight Song ! How else do you join the E24 OCD club Sir ??songzunhuang wrote: True, true - but I just don't really have a need for that flashlight. I just use the light on my iPhone on the rare occasions I need it. One day, if I get bored with other stuff.
Let's see how long I can go without addressing it.
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1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Don't resist ! That way lies insanity (or at least more insanity than you currently enjoy).
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Here. This will sooth your nerves. Look at that LED brilliance ! You know you just WANT to CRACK that little white body open and take a look inside
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Haha, you are cracking me up. In time. In time...baders wrote:Don't resist ! That way lies insanity (or at least more insanity than you currently enjoy).
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Random things that are better now in my car
Overall my car is doing really well. I've put about 12,000 miles on it in just over 1 year of ownership. Yes, it is my daily driver. These days, it's little cosmetic things that I am doing.
Finally, I got a cigarette lighter. What you say!? Well, I had a lighter with some customization by a rodent. I didn't know that it wasn't supposed to have "texture" until I looked at another car. As you can see, the old one is at the bottom in the picture below. Second is the little rubber cap on the coat hook. I don't know why the heck the chrome part of my hook is so rusty! The rubber cap does a lot to "clean" it up. Oh and I can't forget the complete glove box with the white flashlight. Yeah, the light doesn't work but at least there's not a big empty gap. So that's all I've done in the recent past. Small things, but I am glad for that. It means other stuff is just fine.
Finally, I got a cigarette lighter. What you say!? Well, I had a lighter with some customization by a rodent. I didn't know that it wasn't supposed to have "texture" until I looked at another car. As you can see, the old one is at the bottom in the picture below. Second is the little rubber cap on the coat hook. I don't know why the heck the chrome part of my hook is so rusty! The rubber cap does a lot to "clean" it up. Oh and I can't forget the complete glove box with the white flashlight. Yeah, the light doesn't work but at least there's not a big empty gap. So that's all I've done in the recent past. Small things, but I am glad for that. It means other stuff is just fine.
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Air Conditioning - and so it begins
Well today I took a big step in getting my A/C completely overhauled. The compressor arrived. Thanks to JayS for giving me a great deal. I didn't expect to get a polished compressor, but what the heck. If I don't fix my oil leak that get grime all over the front of my engine, my polished compressor will just be black.
Now I will spend the winter gathering information and parts until summertime! I'm planning on replacing freaking everything, including a parallel flow condenser. That's the rough plan.-----
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Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Song,
Keep a running list of your a/c part numbers, sources and prices as I will follow in your footsteps. Right now I have compressor oil all over everything.
Ken
Keep a running list of your a/c part numbers, sources and prices as I will follow in your footsteps. Right now I have compressor oil all over everything.
Ken
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Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
His flashlight doesn't work !! Burn him, burn him !!
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Good for a laugh Paul. I'm on my way to whip Song with a wet noodle.baders wrote:His flashlight doesn't work !! Burn him, burn him !!
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Will do. I have a lot of conflicting information. My compressor mount is not the same as many people describe. I have gotten an adapter kit for the new compressor, but it doesn't address the top mount. I also got the adjustable bottom mount, but it doesn't stop there! I got two of the adjustable bottom mounts. One is for another Beemer and has more range of adjustability than the other. I'll get pictures of all this posted.sansouci wrote:Song,
Keep a running list of your a/c part numbers, sources and prices as I will follow in your footsteps. Right now I have compressor oil all over everything.
Ken
I've been picking up a lot of things due to things I read on various forums. I'll see if I can spot a part number on the components. Right now, it's been a bit unorganized hunting. I will post progress and pictures as I go.
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In time, in time. It does bother me a teeny bit.baders wrote:His flashlight doesn't work !! Burn him, burn him !!
I'll wake in the middle of the night, startled and shaking. My wife will ask me what's wrong and I'll answer. "My flashlight doesn't work. They are coming to get me!"
Men in white coats will arrive shortly after my wife's phone call...
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Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Who rebuilt your compressor? Mine is in need of it. Thanks!
Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
The compressors are readily available on eBay, Amazon, etc, for <$125. Look for a Sanden 508, but beware that it doesn't fit the original bracket or the hoses.
Here's a link to a compressor:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SANDEN-CLON ... 467358646?
You want to be sure to source one with a double V-belt pulley, rather than the serpentine variation.
If you want to read a thread with more details about the bracket, parallel-flow condensor, new hoses, etc:
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... S-OF-2016)
Here's a link to a compressor:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SANDEN-CLON ... 467358646?
You want to be sure to source one with a double V-belt pulley, rather than the serpentine variation.
If you want to read a thread with more details about the bracket, parallel-flow condensor, new hoses, etc:
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... S-OF-2016)
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Adjustable brackets - 2 fer
As I mentioned in a previous post, I've got a choice of lower brackets now. Originally I got the adjustable bracket that normally comes with an e24, but then I saw on another post a recommendation for a bracket that had more adjustability than ours. I like more adjustability, so I go that too. I believe it was for a E30 or something like that. I wanted to post a picture so that you could see the difference. It is the same width so it's supposed to be a direct fit.
It looks like I'll have lots of adjustability now. Naturally I am using the one on the right. Now, I just have to figure out the top mount.
It looks like I'll have lots of adjustability now. Naturally I am using the one on the right. Now, I just have to figure out the top mount.
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Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Do you have one of these?
And, a pair of these?
So you can make this?
And, a pair of these?
So you can make this?
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dwcains wrote:Do you have one of these?
Nope, that is the piece I am looking for still. I think Ralph in SoCal may have one for me. I'm still gathering pieces as the actual update won't happen until summer. So, I've got some time. Thanks for a visual though.
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If you need the large aluminum cast piece, I've got an extra you're welcome to. I don't have the bottom adjustable bracket or hardware..
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Awesome! I do need that cast piece. I have two versions of the adjustable bracket at the bottom. I'll PM you with details and also so you can let me know what the shipping would be. I'll PayPal it to you.dwcains wrote:If you need the large aluminum cast piece, I've got an extra you're welcome to. I don't have the bottom adjustable bracket or hardware..
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Shiny tail lights again
Last time I removed rear lens cover to replace a bulb, I was shocked that the housing for the bulbs were all black. I don't think they are supposed to be black. I finally got around to putting some reflective qualities back into the tail lights. I used a Krylon Chrome paint to do this during a sunny break in the crazy California rain storms.
Here's what my tail light housings looks like. The driver side had hints of reflective chrome, the passenger side was black. After some careful masking, I cleaned the assemblies with Electronics cleaner (it leaves no residue) and wiped them off to get dust out. Since I was painting plastic, I didn't use primer. Here's a closeup before and after of the passenger side tail light assembly. The chrome paint should make a big difference! After it's all done, I am hoping it'll make a difference. This picture is a bit deceiving as the sun had moved and was shining directly into the assembly. It's not quite as dramatic as it seems, but it should still be a lot better.
Here's what my tail light housings looks like. The driver side had hints of reflective chrome, the passenger side was black. After some careful masking, I cleaned the assemblies with Electronics cleaner (it leaves no residue) and wiped them off to get dust out. Since I was painting plastic, I didn't use primer. Here's a closeup before and after of the passenger side tail light assembly. The chrome paint should make a big difference! After it's all done, I am hoping it'll make a difference. This picture is a bit deceiving as the sun had moved and was shining directly into the assembly. It's not quite as dramatic as it seems, but it should still be a lot better.
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1984 633CSi
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1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383