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- Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:03 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Hood light install
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3070
Re: Hood light install
Always wondered about that spare wire by the carbon canister. Nice clean work as always, Lock. The only downside is having the light on all the time when the hood is up. A simple timer inline would solve that if it became an issue. Actually with that factory wiring, it only comes on if the headligh...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:47 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Interior e28 twin light upgrade
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3073
Re: Interior e28 twin light upgrade
Thanks! I still have the original sunroof fabric and I'm 50/50 on replacing it. Despite being an obvious different color the gray felt blends with the interior pretty well.
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:45 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Hood light install
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3070
Hood light install
Stuck at home, for the fun of it I installed the Euro style under hood light. The cutouts and wiring is all present. I believe the factory hood light is the same as the trunk light, I used a spare license plate light. Ran a cable pair from the cutout on the upper drivers' side through the frame to t...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:36 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Interior e28 twin light upgrade
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3073
Interior e28 twin light upgrade
I have a sunroof with one interior light on the drivers side and it doesn't illuminate well, especially on the passenger side. The plastic was also cracked and crumbling. The light is held in by a stamped assembly in the frame, and e28s have lights on each side, so I wondered if there was the same h...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:43 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: side mirrors
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2808
Re: side mirrors
The e30 mirrors are the same too and more common, I used one for a replacement on the passenger side. You can also pop the mirror glass out and replace the motors easily, even the plugs are the same. For the late model e12 mirrors, at least. Some cars (like mine) also have a mirror defrost element w...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:34 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Headlight R + R
- Replies: 27
- Views: 13725
Re: Headlight R + R
Gary, I'm not sure what you have in Oz. We yanks can buy conversion kits that fit into the original buckets: http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/products/auxiliary-lamps/sealed-beam-conversion-headlamps/vision-plus-5-75in-conversion-headlamp Lock has done this conversion. Evidently there are ele...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:06 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: e28 power seats?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4579
Re: e28 power seats?
Thanks Mike. You inspired me to look into the issue, and found a good part. I was thinking I'd need to open up the chair - turns out it's an external adapter mounted to the support. I'm going to get this and see how it goes. This and cruise control would be perfect. https://e28goodies.com/product/se...
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:43 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1976 BMW 530i "Eleanor" rebuild project
- Replies: 110
- Views: 47784
Re: 1976 BMW 530i "Eleanor" rebuild project
I wanted to say thank you Mike. I'm rebuilding an m30 b34/b35 hybrid and I'm a little behind you - but it's been invaluable to see the internal parts and hear your story before I open things up on my engines. And also that you inspired me to build my own camshaft removal tool. I considered asking to...
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:34 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: e28 power seats?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4579
Re: e28 power seats?
What kind of seats, comforts or Recaros? If it's the comforts, E28 armrests can be easily added as they appear similar to US spec seats. These are just e34 comforts. Do you mean that the armrest mechanism from them will mechanically fit into the e12 seats already, or rather that they will fit with ...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: fuel pump/filter assembly
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2426
Re: fuel pump/filter assembly
I've done that, moved the filter to the front left by the battery, it's easier to change and doesn't get too hot. I don't like the tangle of lines running every which way by the pump, it feels like an afterthrought on a chassis designed for a carburettor. There's a F5 FAQ on fuel hoses and you're su...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:24 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: e28 power seats?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4579
Re: e28 power seats?
I can add that I tried to install e34 seats into my '79, using a mye28 guide for e34s into e28. But there's two problems with e28/e34 seats in the e12. One, any chassis before 1980 has a different base with a raised beam in the middle (the e28 floor beneath seat is flat) so the seat base won't sit i...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:40 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: alternator bushing
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5748
Re: alternator bushing
Yes that AC belt is a real pain. When I want it off (once a year or so), I just cut it, and I buy a couple at a time. It's really not worth the frustration of saving a $7 belt. The best way I found as Eric mentioned, is get it started and then use a tiny C clamp to hold it on the harmonic balancer, ...
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:54 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Early E24 part interchange
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3131
Re: Early E24 part interchange
My reservoir cracked and I bought an e24 reservoir as they are easier to find, and it came with the hole so I then bought the sensor and plugged it up. It's held just fine for a few years now. The sensor circuit is wired back to front to what I would expect (designed to work with the "check&quo...
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:26 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: auto to manual conversion/swap FAQ
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2942
Re: auto to manual conversion/swap FAQ
I did this a couple of years ago, take a look http://firstfives.org/phpBB-3.2.1/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=5359 I used a 260, not 265, but the idea is the same. You don't need a new under-dash cover, you can just carefully cut out the clutch pedal gap. Pretty sure the revese light cable goes into the fi...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:31 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Valvar 30A Relays // 1 364 986
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5064
Re: Valvar 30A Relays // 1 364 986
Great catch on the fuse. I'm still running the original fuses because they 'look' ok but should probably replace them. I have at least replaced the relays. I thought it might be a long shot, but I have seen that before - voltage looks ok, but then drops to not enough under load due to resistance. I ...