The 7 Series E23 Forum

84 745i FOR Sale!!! (pic) - pouvoir 2008-04-08 17:31:25 (257 views)
- Re: 84 745i FOR Sale!!! - 745i 2008-07-15 02:50:36 (0 views)
- New deal - pouvoir 2008-04-27 12:54:24 (23 views)
- Re: 84 745i FOR Sale!!! - pouvoir 2008-04-10 20:45:10 (63 views)
  - Re: 84 745i FOR Sale!!! - Hitmanx 2008-04-10 22:20:12 (70 views)
    - Paint - pouvoir 2008-04-11 11:07:58 (55 views)

weird problems... - dantheman733i 2008-04-10 17:36:40 (97 views)
- ok replaced the alternator, - dantheman733i 2008-04-18 03:09:03 (41 views)
- bypass the ignition switch by jumping the two - kff 2008-04-10 19:56:40 (86 views)
  - found the problem, or i think i did, (pic) - dantheman733i 2008-04-11 02:27:53 (126 views)
    - is this an easy task? - mrb10 2008-04-19 05:44:13 (33 views)
      - i found it to be somwhat easy, - dantheman733i 2008-04-19 21:48:40 (35 views)
    - Starter kill feature. Great when it works. (nt) - demet 2008-04-11 08:30:39 (48 views)
- You can test the voltage at each wire... - demet 2008-04-10 19:54:35 (49 views)
- The only way to test the switch is to drop it out - Vern 2008-04-10 19:45:36 (59 views)
  - I guess I am being compartmental...or just mental... - Vern 2008-04-10 22:19:52 (52 views)

Wet Michigan 7> - jlund 2008-04-10 21:59:10 (58 views)
- Can't be that bad. - demet 2008-04-11 08:36:32 (43 views)
  - Expanding foam? - cambridge 2008-04-19 08:55:53 (27 views)
    - Can be used for big leaks :) - demet 2008-04-19 13:00:37 (30 views)
  - Re:This morning at least 2 gallons of water> - jlund 2008-04-11 11:04:53 (60 views)
    - My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - stevebu 2008-04-11 16:29:12 (63 views)
      - Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - jlund 2008-04-11 18:30:38 (57 views)
        
        Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - hossomat 2008-04-13 06:07:53 (53 views)
        
        Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - brkngmd 2008-04-17 16:22:35 (33 views)
        
        where did you get the gaskets? (nt) - goms187 2008-04-17 19:55:55 (43 views)
        
        Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - goms187 2008-04-13 11:55:59 (46 views)
        
        Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - hossomat 2008-04-13 15:21:04 (41 views)
        
        NLA gasket - goms187 2008-04-14 21:56:08 (49 views)
        
        I special ordered mine from BMA last year. - wabiker 2008-04-18 22:41:38 (33 views)

whacky A/C vents... - Hitmanx 2008-04-09 00:24:30 (92 views)
- Re: whacky A/C vents... - Hitmanx 2008-04-18 05:20:05 (48 views)
  - Nope, just 7. 4 & 5 are on the vacuum reservoir. (nt) - demet 2008-04-18 09:02:12 (40 views)
    - Re: Nope, just 7. 4 & 5 are on the vacuum reservoir. - Hitmanx 2008-04-18 17:24:58 (28 views)
      - Yes, among other things like servos. - demet 2008-04-18 19:37:05 (39 views)
- The air volume comes out somewhere (url) - kff 2008-04-09 09:45:58 (71 views)
  - Vacuum reservoir in cowl, passenger side. (pic) - demet 2008-04-10 14:50:45 (138 views)
    - Re: Vacuum reservoir in cowl, passenger side. - Hitmanx 2008-04-10 20:13:57 (46 views)
  - Re: The air volume comes out somewhere - Hitmanx 2008-04-10 00:07:22 (60 views)

What color is this sad old '81 735i? (url) - philipuk 2008-04-08 08:38:35 (176 views)
- Paging kff and Roy! We got a build sheet! - phathome 2008-04-12 08:10:31 (45 views)
  - If that is the build sheet with all the SA (options) listed, - kff 2008-04-12 10:15:27 (44 views)
    - I have found the SE goodies list from 01/82 - phathome 2008-04-12 10:43:43 (38 views)
      - Good research!! (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-15 00:34:37 (26 views)
        
        Cheers Roy! I went thru my catalog hoard and found the Jan 82 price list (nt) - philipuk 2008-04-15 03:16:39 (38 views)
        
        Outstanding. You have been keeping a secret about the catalogs!! - kff 2008-04-16 11:30:59 (21 views)
        
        Oops I exagerated somewhat. Just a few choice items. - philipuk 2008-04-17 03:16:03 (26 views)
        
        Oh so now you don't have a hoard, just CHOICE Items. - kff 2008-04-17 15:19:27 (20 views)
- Not too sure, but it looks a bit like Chestnut Red (url) - kff 2008-04-08 10:24:47 (74 views)
  - What a fantastic website, all those colors - phathome 2008-04-08 16:17:11 (46 views)
    - Cool, I'll think I'll call Macao and see if they still can do the Macao blue - demet 2008-04-08 16:41:42 (46 views)
      - Can you get a VIN. Why do the UK ebay ads always omit the VIN? (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-08 18:32:51 (37 views)
        
        How do Ebay car ads work Stateside Roy? (nt) - philipuk 2008-04-09 03:01:51 (35 views)
        
        Usually show the VIN, then you can do a little research on them and verify the - Roy In GA 2008-04-09 18:18:51 (39 views)
        
        Roy YGM. hi the vin number you want is 7426552 (nt) - philipuk 2008-04-10 02:31:36 (31 views)

Oil dipstick seal/oring part number help - Hitmanx 2008-04-10 00:39:14 (55 views)
- Re: Oil dipstick seal/oring part number help - Hitmanx 2008-04-16 00:28:09 (27 views)
- Re: Oil dipstick seal/oring part number help - Hitmanx 2008-04-11 03:24:57 (39 views)
- Re: Oil dipstick seal/oring part number help - Hitmanx 2008-04-10 13:40:32 (36 views)
  - Go to a parts store with the tube. - ejonesie22 2008-04-10 16:25:04 (26 views)
    - Re: Go to a parts store with the tube. - Hitmanx 2008-04-10 18:29:08 (40 views)
- Dip Stick does not seal well with age. - ejonesie22 2008-04-10 13:14:41 (46 views)
- I use an old fuel injector o-ring... - Vern 2008-04-10 10:49:57 (40 views)
- Don't think there is an OEM o-ring for the dip stick. (nt) - demet 2008-04-10 10:35:10 (37 views)

1985 735i No start - dzalik1 2008-04-06 01:04:41 (74 views)
- Dz, start by getting familiar with the engine parts and names - Vern 2008-04-06 15:50:14 (67 views)
  - Re: Dz, start by getting familiar with the engine parts and names - dzalik1 2008-04-13 17:40:58 (48 views)
    - David, where are you located? - Vern 2008-04-13 19:22:19 (40 views)
      - David, I need to be a little more clear on part numbers... - Vern 2008-04-14 01:29:25 (47 views)
      - Re: David, where are you located? - dzalik1 2008-04-13 22:05:07 (35 views)
  - Re: Dz, start by getting familiar with the engine parts and names - dzalik1 2008-04-06 19:02:43 (53 views)
- Re: 1985 735i No start - bvachon 2008-04-06 13:22:20 (52 views)

A Vern tech tip for diagnosing electrical shorts... - Vern 2008-04-10 22:31:01 (77 views)
- Re: A Vern tech tip for diagnosing electrical shorts... - Hitmanx 2008-04-13 19:34:29 (38 views)

Cloned BBS Front Air Dam Update - Slight Delay (pic) - Draleu 2008-04-10 16:14:34 (152 views)
- Installed Pics of Cloned BBS Front Air Dam (pic) - Draleu 2008-04-12 23:09:30 (119 views)
  - That came out nice! What is the price for one? (nt) - davidc 2008-04-13 11:49:54 (53 views)
    - Re: That came out nice! What is the price for one? - Draleu 2008-04-13 14:05:54 (60 views)
  - Son of a bitch-that looks good! (nt) - stevebu 2008-04-13 10:29:59 (40 views)
    - It looks even better in Person..!! (nt) - wabiker 2008-04-13 11:46:14 (36 views)
      - Chris, Got stuck on I-10 11 miles from the CA border for 1 and 1/2 hours. Truck - Draleu 2008-04-13 13:58:03 (41 views)
        
        Ah man..That sucks... - wabiker 2008-04-13 16:29:05 (35 views)
        
        LOL. I figured it would take driving Big O with the upgraded turbo to restore - Draleu 2008-04-13 17:37:43 (41 views)

Where to buy ignition coil wire? (url) - 2ck 2008-04-09 09:53:22 (67 views)
- These Guys Should Have One! (url) - techboy 2008-04-11 20:59:03 (59 views)
  - Good link..! - wabiker 2008-04-12 12:28:22 (33 views)
- Can you salvage the end fittings? Big autoparts stores should have bulk wire. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-10 12:23:38 (49 views)
  - I expect some of the performance supply shops (racing etc) would have bulk wire. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-10 17:05:06 (34 views)
- I had the same problem and had to re-use the old one - davidc 2008-04-10 04:09:17 (50 views)

Wiper Motor Replacement - mark740i 2008-04-07 19:40:34 (75 views)
- It's been a while since I've done it- - stevebu 2008-04-08 19:27:10 (48 views)
  - Stevebu - Thanks! - mark740i 2008-04-08 22:02:50 (56 views)
    - wiper arm shaft bushings - cambridge 2008-04-09 09:18:54 (55 views)
      - I had to redo one of the arms once. Kept popping off the socket. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-09 18:13:16 (39 views)
        
        Re: I had to redo one of the arms once. Kept popping off the socket. - brkngmd 2008-04-09 20:09:18 (32 views)
        
        I honestly don't remember. A few years ago. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-11 23:42:49 (29 views)

Brake caliper powder coating - cambridge 2008-04-04 18:12:28 (60 views)
- Evans Performance near Atlanta can do that. (pic) (url) - davidc 2008-04-04 18:26:17 (126 views)
  - Re: Evans Performance near Atlanta can do that. - russianblue 2008-04-07 11:21:30 (39 views)
    - They did the valve cover but my wife hand-painted the blue and white - davidc 2008-04-10 04:17:15 (33 views)
      - Here's a view of it installed on the engine. (pic) - davidc 2008-04-10 04:20:30 (81 views)
        
        Very nice! (nt) - demet 2008-04-10 19:56:23 (29 views)

mystery wires - brkngmd 2008-04-09 06:43:20 (65 views)
- Re: mystery wires - brkngmd 2008-04-09 06:50:11 (55 views)
  - These may be the wires needed for the window safety. - kff 2008-04-09 09:33:31 (46 views)
    - Re: These may be the wires needed for the window safety. - brkngmd 2008-04-09 19:56:58 (44 views)
      - It is a circuit breaker to prevent problems if something - kff 2008-04-09 23:11:52 (35 views)
    - They are the colors of the circuit breaker, see page 142 I think on the - Roy In GA 2008-04-09 18:25:32 (39 views)

M30/M106 Wrenchfest in Palm Springs 5/10 - BBQ, Prizes & More (url) - Draleu 2008-04-09 16:39:22 (234 views)

Cracks in dashboard - 2ck 2008-04-02 17:51:16 (88 views)
- All, thanks for the input. I also found on eHow.com that... - 2ck 2008-04-04 11:24:00 (78 views)
  - Can you post the specific link?..I would like to read what they have to say. (nt) - wabiker 2008-04-09 10:10:08 (38 views)
    - I have not tried this myself, but here is the link... (url) - 2ck 2008-04-09 10:23:33 (64 views)
- Doesn't Leatherique.com sell some kind of plastic filler that you could dye? (nt) - davidc 2008-04-04 01:32:44 (59 views)
- You have a nutria colored dash. I don't know of a good - kff 2008-04-03 10:20:53 (67 views)
- Two real options I know of... - ejonesie22 2008-04-03 09:09:49 (90 views)

Calling all wheel gurus... (url) - Vern 2008-04-08 02:18:12 (80 views)
- 10 to 20 front / 20 to 35 rear should work - philipuk 2008-04-08 08:48:47 (41 views)
- Crud!!! I didn't read the German fine print Copyrightgeschuetzes (nt) - Vern 2008-04-08 02:24:16 (36 views)
  - Achtung! You will be imprisoned in Colditz Castle for copywrite piracy! (url) - philipuk 2008-04-08 08:36:23 (45 views)

Exterior window seals - 2ck 2008-04-04 18:34:14 (90 views)
- I'm good to go. Thanks for everone's input. This is a great board! (nt) - 2ck 2008-04-08 00:51:34 (44 views)
- demet and wabiker... - 2ck 2008-04-05 11:07:27 (60 views)
  - Yes you can get the squeegee... Talk to yer local Dealer or - wabiker 2008-04-07 12:57:40 (46 views)
    - Oops...looks like they got you covered. - wabiker 2008-04-07 13:02:21 (33 views)
  - Responded here: (url) - demet 2008-04-05 14:57:16 (60 views)
    - Yes, got it. Thanks! What's the procedure for removing these pieces from car? (nt) - 2ck 2008-04-05 16:39:10 (44 views)
      - Re:To get the outsides off you will need> - jlund 2008-04-05 22:01:09 (51 views)
        
        This post details the removal process (url) - davidc 2008-04-07 10:39:07 (50 views)
        So, once the mirror is off, or loose... - 2ck 2008-04-06 22:04:37 (38 views)
- Re: Exterior window seals (url) - kff 2008-04-04 18:38:47 (74 views)
  - To shed some light on this I took one apart. (pic) - demet 2008-04-04 21:23:26 (120 views)
    - So, that means I just need #3? (nt) - 2ck 2008-04-05 02:10:41 (30 views)
      - Hit enter too soon...#3 is described as 'inner' but it's an exterior part? - 2ck 2008-04-05 02:12:38 (33 views)
        
        Oops, you're after the exterior pieces? - demet 2008-04-05 10:11:23 (36 views)
        
        #6 should be available separately. (pic) - demet 2008-04-05 10:27:07 (98 views)
        
        Re: Nice garage floor Demet, now thats luxury> - jlund 2008-04-05 23:37:19 (34 views)
  - I was viewing that same exact page, but found it hard to discern. - 2ck 2008-04-04 18:45:59 (46 views)
    - Well it is called door weatherstrip outer on an E28 - kff 2008-04-04 18:51:31 (50 views)
      - Thanks! I'd appreciate anything you can find out... (nt) - 2ck 2008-04-04 19:18:17 (37 views)
        
        i posted these for Goms a few threads back.. (url) - wabiker 2008-04-05 02:56:55 (57 views)

DIY injector flow bench (pic) (url) - demet 2008-03-30 13:05:15 (1745 views)
- Re: DIY injector flow bench - wngnutmv 2008-03-31 14:41:14 (120 views)
- I love it! What ingenuity! (nt) - davidc 2008-03-31 13:49:49 (99 views)
- Your wife is gonna kick your ass when she finds out - sfdon 2008-03-30 22:25:59 (122 views)
  - That woopin ain't going to happen. Bought my own at Walmart! - demet 2008-03-30 23:56:52 (107 views)
- Very nice setup. I once did a simple setup for my old 76 with the - Roy In GA 2008-03-30 17:41:49 (80 views)
  - Direct connect to battery voltage. - demet 2008-03-30 17:54:30 (98 views)
    - The old ones (76) had resistors in the circuit to reduce the voltage and the new - Roy In GA 2008-03-31 00:06:05 (75 views)
- Thats great! (nt) - goms187 2008-03-30 15:37:11 (64 views)
- Demet your the man..lol Love the setup - ((((BIGANT)))) 2008-03-30 15:12:05 (72 views)
- Video clip (url) - demet 2008-03-30 13:16:08 (154 views)
  - Re: Video clip - russianblue 2008-04-07 11:53:35 (72 views)
    - Neet. - demet 2008-04-07 14:23:58 (55 views)

Got an L-jet 745i... what can I realistically do? - Hitmanx 2008-04-06 02:17:43 (89 views)
- Re: Got an L-jet 745i... what can I realistically do? - Hitmanx 2008-04-07 02:57:53 (37 views)
- Re: Got an L-jet 745i... what can I realistically do? - Hitmanx 2008-04-07 02:55:09 (43 views)
- One really great mod is to drop in a motronic engine, - Vern 2008-04-06 15:24:16 (67 views)
  - Hell, I can't keep those stright... - ejonesie22 2008-04-06 17:27:47 (49 views)
    - Also the 265 has the separate bell housing. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-07 00:34:45 (43 views)
      - I knew the good unit had the seperate housing, just not the number. (nt) - ejonesie22 2008-04-07 13:07:18 (31 views)
- Re: Got an L-jet 745i... what can I realistically do? - Draleu 2008-04-06 14:23:40 (51 views)
- Re: Got an L-jet 745i... what can I realistically do? (pic) - ejonesie22 2008-04-06 11:14:48 (108 views)
  - No chip.............. - sfdon 2008-04-07 01:20:12 (52 views)

Disassembly of Bosch connectors? (pic) - demet 2008-04-03 14:57:49 (152 views)
- Very nice pics, Demet. Super cool. (nt) - Vern 2008-04-05 23:14:07 (32 views)
- Well, well...the housing also has crimp locks...I did not - Area52 2008-04-04 20:39:07 (37 views)
- thx Demet, just in time too...I was fix'n to go Medieval (nt) - wabiker 2008-04-03 15:11:35 (38 views)

Brake And Hood Shocks Questions - Help Please! (url) - Oka 2008-04-03 00:30:07 (83 views)
- Agree with all comments from these experts plus one word: broom stick (nt) - demet 2008-04-03 12:30:49 (49 views)
  - But wait...there's more...simply store it in the tail pipe! (nt) - Area52 2008-04-03 20:05:00 (43 views)
  - Well a special broom stick. When I had an Rx-7, I carried (url) - kff 2008-04-03 17:17:19 (56 views)
    - ...and hollowed out to double as a container for his favorite brew... (nt) - 2ck 2008-04-03 19:12:10 (41 views)
      - Given Oka's geographic location, can you say Popsickle. - demet 2008-04-03 20:31:35 (54 views)
    - LOL, BTW interesting link. (nt) - demet 2008-04-03 19:01:40 (39 views)
- a few more comments - kff 2008-04-03 10:48:47 (61 views)
- several comments - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i & 84 633CSi 2008-04-03 07:15:00 (63 views)

Piece needed - jlund 2008-04-03 01:02:44 (61 views)
- One of these Jeff? (pic) - demet 2008-04-03 12:23:56 (112 views)
  - Re: right on friend. Passengerside that is. More demet> - jlund 2008-04-03 17:31:20 (47 views)
    - I'ts yours. Give me a shout. A very loud shout. (nt) - demet 2008-04-03 18:57:55 (46 views)
      - Re:Yea hoo> You should hear how loud that was> - jlund 2008-04-03 19:58:10 (39 views)

Driveshaft time... - Hitmanx 2008-04-02 14:05:46 (59 views)
- Re: Driveshaft time... - alan(735 work in progress) 2008-04-02 14:25:16 (59 views)
  - Re: Driveshaft time... - Hitmanx 2008-04-03 14:15:36 (48 views)
    - YGM (nt) - alan(735 work in progress) 2008-04-03 14:44:25 (41 views)

Ellie Mae comes home soon... Yayyyyyy!!! - Vern 2008-04-02 21:19:40 (66 views)
- Re: Ellie Mae comes home soon... Yayyyyyy!!! - Hitmanx 2008-04-03 14:14:50 (40 views)
- It is always nce when the children can come home... - ejonesie22 2008-04-03 09:04:37 (32 views)
- Right on.... Pics soon???? (nt) - wabiker 2008-04-02 21:43:39 (35 views)
- Woo Hoo!!! Glad hear it, Vern. Let's get going on the mods. (nt) - Draleu 2008-04-02 21:22:22 (32 views)

KEYLESS ENTRY INSTALL HELP - 944s 2008-04-02 18:07:17 (60 views)
- See if this helps.... (url) - davidc 2008-04-02 21:49:54 (54 views)
  - Re: See if this helps.... - 944s 2008-04-03 00:42:55 (42 views)
    - Your ETM is your friend... (pic) - demet 2008-04-03 12:52:30 (86 views)
      - Re: Your ETM is your friend... - 944s 2008-04-03 13:01:35 (35 views)

Holy Guibo again Batman! (pic) - strobachyzoo 2008-04-01 15:27:18 (156 views)
- Verify that you are using the right bolts... - sfdon 2008-04-02 12:26:39 (69 views)
  - Re: Verify that you are using the right bolts... - strobachyzoo 2008-04-02 22:22:23 (68 views)
  - I second the U joints... (nt) - James '84 745i 2008-04-02 18:52:38 (38 views)
- Something is not right. - ejonesie22 2008-04-02 08:50:27 (46 views)
- what is causing the short life??? - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i & 84 633CSi 2008-04-02 08:03:29 (46 views)
- e34 M5 Guibo is a possible upgrade! (url) - strobachyzoo 2008-04-01 19:53:29 (65 views)
  - That may not work, the bolts may be thicker. (nt) - demet 2008-04-01 19:56:32 (38 views)
    - Scrape that statement. Same M12 bolts. That may work. (nt) - demet 2008-04-01 20:00:06 (39 views)
- Buy one from BMW and get the warranty. - kff 2008-04-01 18:41:40 (42 views)

Woo Hoo!! BBS Clone Front Air Dam Sample Pics. (pic) - Draleu 2008-03-31 15:01:26 (177 views)
- will this fit ??? - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i & 84 633CSi 2008-04-01 07:48:27 (70 views)
  - Re: will this fit ??? - Draleu 2008-04-01 12:41:38 (70 views)
    - What's the cost for one at this point? (nt) - Kevin Elmore '86 735i 5-Spd VA Tech 2008-04-02 00:42:28 (61 views)
      - You Got Mail. (nt) - Draleu 2008-04-02 13:28:26 (41 views)
- Wow...looks good. (nt) - wabiker 2008-03-31 19:03:48 (47 views)
  - Re: Wow...looks good. (pic) - hec85735i 2008-04-02 10:13:16 (101 views)
    - You Got Mail. (nt) - Draleu 2008-04-02 13:35:54 (33 views)

Are my wheels worth keeping? - stickseven 2008-03-31 22:50:50 (69 views)
- pics? (nt) - demet 2008-04-01 10:16:53 (32 views)
  - Re: pics? - stickseven 2008-04-01 12:53:26 (51 views)
- Get everything you can off it and hit ebay and the boards...... - ejonesie22 2008-04-01 09:25:08 (39 views)
  - Re: Get everything you can off it and hit ebay and the boards...... - stickseven 2008-04-01 12:56:01 (39 views)
- Keep them- - stevebu 2008-04-01 06:28:27 (37 views)
  - Re: Keep them- - stickseven 2008-04-01 12:58:30 (33 views)