Adrian1662 19 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 4:47 PM, Ray112 said: If you leave it like this, you will have water leak through that screw. So far I did glass struts twice, not the main ones, and to be honest second time it took just 15 minutes for both. Of course I didn't remove roof trim, and I will stick to that way. Job completed with 16MM 1.5 pitch tap /tapper (1st). Thread restored, bolt flush and tailgate fully operational 2 PL523i and Ray112 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenelekta 408 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 Finally got round to fitting the folding mirrors I bought of Dan weeks ago along with the correct switch pack. Repaired, painted and working. 1 d_a_n1979 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL523i 27 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 After the trials and tribulations last week of refitting the radiator shroud and thinking I damaged the rad, I went back to the car today having dried the rad out with a hairdryer and left for a few days. And yep it has a weep. The inside of rad was wet to touch and it was defo Coolant. And check out the level indicator. I've bought a second had rad for £26.. It's a punt but its a cheap punt. I'll also get that waterpump and pulley changed whilst I'm there. All because I was a bit rough with the fan or the shroud. Bugger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pzero 139 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 6 hours ago, Hippy said: I must admit that I had never realised that there is a drain hole at the back of the recess - and that's after 12 odd years of ownership DOH! Guess what, it was blocked!! Gotta tip my hat to you pal, had nothing but E39's for 11 years myself, but never once noticed that! Can only assume mine must be blocked too, every time I wash it I stuff some blue roll in the corner of the filler recess to soak up the water which always pools there. I'm investigating that one tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_a_n1979 2,902 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 Sold & shipped the 'LMs' (well; Thursday I did) They've gone to their new home now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray112 276 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 4 hours ago, greenelekta said: Finally got round to fitting the folding mirrors I bought of Dan weeks ago along with the correct switch pack. Repaired, painted and working. Any wiring harness/coding needed for this or it's all there, just need mirrors and switch pack? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian1662 19 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 Has anyone got any idea what these two lose black cables are for? My rear windscreen heating does not work or the proximity sensors in the bumper work but doubt it’s for it? Ta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenelekta 408 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Ray112 said: Any wiring harness/coding needed for this or it's all there, just need mirrors and switch pack? No wiring harness or coding needed. Along with the mirrors and switch pack you also need to swap the passenger door module for a folding mirror one. Cant remember the part number offhand but Google will tell you. 1 Ray112 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ger 170 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, Adrian1662 said: Has anyone got any idea what these two lose black cables are for? My rear windscreen heating does not work or the proximity sensors in the bumper work but doubt it’s for it? Ta I'm almost certain they are for a cd changer. 1 Adrian1662 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian1662 19 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 37 minutes ago, ger said: I'm almost certain they are for a cd changer. Thanks, there probably was one but long gone since the Android is there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian1662 19 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 Any idea what the brown thick cable is for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ger 170 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Adrian1662 said: Any idea what the brown thick cable is for? Rear heated screen probably. I take it that these are the 'hinge wires'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian1662 19 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 5 hours ago, ger said: Rear heated screen probably. I take it that these are the 'hinge wires'? Yes hinge wires this one from the left. So there should be a corresponding part inside but cannot see it. Heated windscreen does not work true. 5 hours ago, ger said: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL523i 27 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 When you've got to move the car 30 feet to take out the radiator.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL523i 27 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 A good hour with the Moto3 and stripping out the rad and hoses. Productive! Very easy to work on these, why didn't I get one sooner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hippy 92 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 Just had time this morning to take the rear wheels off, clean, treat with 2 coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant and replace the centres and M badges with OEM items. Before.... After...... ! 1 d_a_n1979 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian1662 19 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 12 hours ago, ger said: Rear heated screen probably. I take it that these are the 'hinge wires'? Fingers crossed for the wire solder trick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian1662 19 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, PL523i said: A good hour with the Moto3 and stripping out the rad and hoses. Productive! Very easy to work on these, why didn't I get one sooner? Nice colour. I thought I’m the only one Are you doing it in a park?? Edited October 18, 2020 by Adrian1662 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_a_n1979 2,902 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) Used and abused it for a large tip run (back bedroom ripped out; so lots of very old wallpaper, all the skirting boards and window sill, bag of rubble from various chases and a few damaged floorboards). Car was absolutely filthy with dust and paint flakes, so it's been hoovered throughout, fully rinsed, snowfoamed, washed, towel dried and alloys cleaned/tyres treated Chilling now with the fire roaring and License to Kill on the box Edited October 18, 2020 by d_a_n1979 1 Loadmaster reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL523i 27 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Adrian1662 said: Nice colour. I thought I’m the only one Are you doing it in a park?? Noo it's in my back garden Thers not much of that paint left.. It's been vandalised in the past. Poor respray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray112 276 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 Took her to Peak district, then decided that I want to see Lake district as well, so fair few miles, A class roads done with 70+ mph and that car always brings smile on face. Couple funny pictures taken on the trip. 3 d_a_n1979, Huff and PL523i reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL523i 27 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 New (second hand) rad arrived today. Looks OK but have taken to Sheldrake Wells in Ipswich to be pressure tested to be certain. Its. A nissens with a Dec 2017 sticker on it so by the time you chuck some shelf time on there its not had a lot of use. Hopefully it will be a bargain and not a seive. 1 d_a_n1979 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Spooner 95 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 2 hours ago, PL523i said: New (second hand) rad arrived today. Looks OK but have taken to Sheldrake Wells in Ipswich to be pressure tested to be certain. Its. A nissens with a Dec 2017 sticker on it so by the time you chuck some shelf time on there its not had a lot of use. Hopefully it will be a bargain and not a seive. Hope it all works. I must say I thought you watching the racing on an iPad balanced on the engine was inspired - the best I could do was listening to the Greek classics narrated by Stephen Fry when I last worked on it. Calming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL523i 27 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, The Spooner said: Hope it all works. I must say I thought you watching the racing on an iPad balanced on the engine was inspired - the best I could do was listening to the Greek classics narrated by Stephen Fry when I last worked on it. Calming. Cheers, what you couldn't see was the fact I had the audio coming from the sound bar and sub hanging in the garage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_a_n1979 2,902 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 New front lower suspension arms & drop links New front brake discs and pads New tie rod ends and inner rods being fitted tomorrow/Friday... See my project for further details/pics if you're interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
