M635 project in Sweden

[RG500NOR]

Hello all. Just want to introduce me as a newbie to this forum and BMWs. Have had many cars and bike projects over the years but never a BMW. Not even as my daily. But over the years the shape of the E24 has really gotten to me and I think it gets more beautiful as it ages. When I finally decided to get one I remembered the magazine back in the day when the M635 was presented and I first read about it (Still got it!) and it was clear that that was what I was looking for. Have lost out on a couple before I had the success to secure one now. Yeah I know they can be bought any day too but I like projects as it is my hobby and thus the pristine ones you see advertised around in Europe was not what I was looking for. Luckily the car was only a couple of hours away from me so I was able this time to get there first! .

[GRNSHRK]

Welcome to the madness, and great find

We have a few other Swedes on the board as well as others from the various Scandinavian countries, I'm sure others will chime in shortly, offering their well wishes as too

Once again, welcome aboard

[GazM3]

The m parallels look really nice on your e24. 18" wheels can look a little oversize on our cars but these look great.

Welcome to bigcoupe

[ron]

More M parallels. Must admit that they do look great.

[dlvad]

Thanks I needed that! Hats Off for these pic's..

M-Parallels look the the Ace on this Euro e24/M635 + Hennna-Rot + Schwarz Buffalo Leder + Shadowline. A wicked combination.
The lighting is Great too.

Cheers

[miklilmag]

Hello,
need some glass, looks good,
welcome to the madness,

Franke

[ron]

Thanks I needed that! Hats Off for these pic's..

M-Parallels look the the Ace on this Euro e24/M635 + Hennna-Rot + Schwarz Buffalo Leder + Shadowline. A wicked combination.
The lighting is Great too.

Cheers

DV, It's Misano Red and Schwarz Nappa Leather. Pics done on a magazine photo shoot.

[RG500NOR]

Thanks! Yeah I like the wheels and the stance it got. It is Bilstein suspension too. Anyway as you see there are some issues to be fixed. My plan for now is to get hold off the missing parts and parts in poor condition. In addition I need to loosen the brakes (it barely moves) and get the engine running on all cylinders and fix what is not electrically working. Previous owner adviced me to change the cam chain as well. So enough to do.

But first I need to take out these babies:

[dlvad]

Oh'boy - Similar to McGard locking Lugs… Removal without original key adapter or key code is painful.

Need to Drill/Pilot the lug bolt, Clean, Insert/Tap in a Hardened EasyOut/Left Hand Extractor, Relieve some pressure by snugging up the remaining 4 studs while jacking up each corner.

Best of all no damage damage to your Wheels/Finish.

If all else fails you can tack a 17/18mm stud to the head of the locking lug or Mash on a Socket with a good hammer..
Which will likely leave a mark or several….

[hornhospital]

These work really well if you can get one that'll fit in there.

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[dlvad]

These work really well if you can get one that'll fit in there.Z_qEp_qcpEx_.JPG

Impact Wrenches wobble a bit too, Socket sidewall OD/clearance is crucial on the bored hub face. Still going to require a hammering I suspect…

Good luck

[RG500NOR]

need some glass, looks good,
welcome to the madness,

It has had a break in and entry. The head unit for the stereo and the key socket for the wheel bolts got taken. In addition to the broken glass. Oh well!

[miklilmag]

need some glass, looks good,
welcome to the madness,

It has had a break in and entry. The head unit for the stereo and the key socket for the wheel bolts got taken. In addition to the broken glass. Oh well!

bastards

[RG500NOR]

Took a trip around to the wheel stores here and actually got to borrow the master set from the local BMW dealer in town to try on for fit for the wheel nut locks. Non fitted and thus we have to use another method.

Found a kit at the local hardware store with reverse threads to be screwed on the nuts. Not to expensive either. The first one I was able to do myself as the reverse thread gripped well on the nut. After that I had to have help* to hammer it while it was turned to make it grip. Hard work but eventually they came off. Next step to free the brakes so I can move it around without excessive force. I never said but it has been sitting for 13 years.

*wife:-)

[RG500NOR]

Got to attend the brakes. The rear was ok and worked properly. The front was a different story. Left side I was able to free up after some elbow grease but the right side I could not get to move so had to take the caliper apart. I will rebuild them with new parts later but had to do this now as I need the car to be moved around.

A question to you squad: Are the calipers supposed to be silver or gold plated? I see different on the web and the ones I have will not tell...

[RG500NOR]

I have got hold of this very informative Book : BMW M-Series by James Taylor. It has a section specifically for the M635 and then also the rest of the M cars from 78 -99. Highly recommended.

As an example it describes the glass used on the M635. As you have seen the window on the passenger door has been broken and I need to source a new one. The M635 has only green tinted glass in opposition to the rest of the E24 that could come in clear and bronze too. BMW had two vendors for this glass Sigla and Delodur. They could be mixed on a car but would never have two different vendor on the side glass. So my car has Delodur and it gives me the direction for what I need to find. Green tinted glass and Delodur as the vendor. Wonder how many windows I would have had by now if I not had this book!

[challenger]

Welcome, and congrats finding your project car!

[hornhospital]

Did that book come from Australia?

I believe the calipers weren't painted at all. Maybe cadmium plated?

[RG500NOR]

Did that book come from Australia?

I believe the calipers weren't painted at all. Maybe cadmium plated?

Yupp I got the book from an Oz web bookstore! .

If the calipers where cadmium plated I guess they had a goldish appearance?

Welcome, and congrats finding your project car!

Thanks!

[RG500NOR]

Success I have been able to track down the right glass for my window. EBay is a great thing sometimes. A challenge as you can see is all the glue residue on the passanger window and door. I checked the web and a tip was to use WD40. It did work after several rounds of apply, let it absorb and rubbing with a rug. Anyway the job went fairly easy and the window was easy to adjust to fit in the door and towards the rubber trim. The color matched so this was a small milestone completed!

It will be great to get rid of this!

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Glue residue hard as rock!

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Success. Color tint matched!

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[RG500NOR]

The engine needs some attention. But before I think of pulling it a part I would like to see if I can get it to run on all cylinders. It feels weak and sounds terrible. Naturally you look into fuel and spark issues. First challenge is to get the spark plugs out and what a PITA. I have no sockets that fit and the one that fits down the hole won't grip. What is this? I check the size of the spark plugs and it is an 18mm fit. Never needed that before and none of the tools store around here have one in stock. So I get a 18 mm extended length socket and add a rubbergrommet in it. Try for fit but it is to large to go down the hole. Needs to be turned down. Long story short here is my new M635 spark plug socket:

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[RG500NOR]

The new plugs made it run better but not where it should be. Next step was to check and clean the injectors. I had that done by a speed shop here and the proof is in the pudding as you can see from the enclosed chart.

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One was fully plugged. The rest not so bad but cleaner now and with new o-rings and seals. Got them back and put them back in. Viola it runs and sounds as a proper bimmer should. Actually I could not resist to take it for a spin even with previous owners advice of changing the cam chain sooner. This discovered a new challenge though. When the engine got warm the throttles could stick at open positions. Is it a know issue and any suggestions for easy fixes/adjustments for this?