KitsonRis 150 Report post Posted May 8, 2020 Changed the oil and filter. It’s a job I really enjoy doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keliuss 371 Report post Posted May 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Benji__ said: That looks really great, care to share your secrets? A good clean with rubbing alcohol, then some sandpapers from about 400 grit through 600, 800 to 1000. You can use a slightly damp cloth to raise any loose fibres then sand them down. Dabbed on some black leather dye and applied some rub on leather finishing lacquer. Keliuss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soorooshg 36 Report post Posted May 9, 2020 Did a full detail consisting of snowfoam, tar/fallout remover, wash, clay bar, polish, glaze & wax, took the best part of 10 hours and I'm very pleased with the results 5 Keliuss, Ordnator, sharkfan and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Spooner 94 Report post Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) Only a little job, but changed the rear dogbones, or torque arms or whatever they’re actually called. The old ones were pretty mullered... also took the opportunity whilst fiddling with the car to nip up the steering pitman arm - wasn’t loose, but there was still scope to tighten it. I don’t know if that has really made any difference but changing the dogbones has stopped the arse of the car squirming and has removed a rather annoying clonk on takeoff. Also thought of one way my E34 beats my E39: I can heel and toe in the E34 but for some reason cannot in the E39! Edited May 18, 2020 by The Spooner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 158 Report post Posted May 21, 2020 finally got around to getting the sunroof panels off, stared at the mechanism for ages, poked and prodded, realised how it was meant to work and figured which bit was seized, broke the plastic off the end of the right hand cable, pulled the front tube assembly off. found that the cable had rusted solid and actually expanded and split the guide tube 4 inches from the end, sent a cutting disc through the tube either side of the bulge and out came the cable from the remains. found a cable on a german website for half the dealer price delivered, and about £10 cheaper than ebay, i'll have to find some suitable tube to weld back in when the new cable arrives whenever it does! 1 coupe king reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 158 Report post Posted May 31, 2020 that cable arrived a few days ago, genuine bmw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 158 Report post Posted June 3, 2020 had the sunroof open and close with the buttons still a little stiff in some areas and I do need to replace the front guide tube set, and I need a fill set of headliners or have mine repaired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KitsonRis 150 Report post Posted June 3, 2020 Taxed it. Checked the tyre pressures. Drove it. Remembered how nice it is to drive. Was the first proper drive I have done since January in and the first since fitting the Z3 shifter, makesd a nice difference. Little notchy going from 1st to 2nd but the remaining gear changes are spot on. Would recommend to anyone thinking of this upgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M635uk 21 Report post Posted June 21, 2020 Fitted B8 bilstein inserts to the front with new top mounts. Had to sleeve the mounts as they were supplied as 16mm diameter, but the bilstein are 14mm. What a massive improvement, yes the original boge shocks were knackered but the front end feels much better now. I will either slot the top mounts or buy some camber plates to get a bit more camber as turn in is not that sharp. Also fitted a small rear boot lip spoiler all the way from Lithuania. Cheap at £25 and I am really pleased with the results, suits a white car well. Cheers for now. Ian 1 Carl-e34 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kit 98 Report post Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Went to Birmingham to pick up two front doors as mine are rusting from the inside. My cars twin has clearly had a hard life, but thankfully is extending the life of others... Edited June 23, 2020 by Kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kit 98 Report post Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Also treated myself to the 1995 UK brochure which arrived today. Edited June 23, 2020 by Kit 2 Keliuss and Ordnator reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keliuss 371 Report post Posted June 23, 2020 17 minutes ago, Kit said: Also treated myself to the 1995 UK brochure which arrived today. Got one of these myself lately. Lovely to have. Keliuss 1 Kit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flandy 108 Report post Posted June 23, 2020 The best bit is the options price list! Somebody else paid a butt load for the things that occasionally work on my car! 1 Kit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharkfan 1,626 Report post Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Flandy said: The best bit is the options price list! Somebody else paid a butt load for the things that occasionally work on my car! I took my E34 out for the first time in about six weeks today due to major driveway lock-in - all the options the factory and then I fitted all still work, including fabulous ice-cold AC Edit; there's a thread for new E34 car cost and options costs... https://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/8357-how-much-when-new/ Edited June 23, 2020 by sharkfan 1 Kit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boiliebasher 434 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 Fitted new coolant radiator to the 540i with a lot of faff, no thanks to incompetence of dickhead Nissens UK after sales rep. Wish I would of listened to my instincts and bought solid ally rad now. Oh well, never mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coupe king 21 Report post Posted July 27, 2020 Fairly horrified how bad the roundels were, but such a satisfying job to do from a before / after point of view! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lozmccall1 25 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 Joined the club. First post and picked this up yesterday. 4 cornershop, Kit, Ordnator and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardP 1,185 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 2 hours ago, lozmccall1 said: Joined the club. First post and picked this up yesterday. Looks like a nice example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardP 1,185 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 I replaced the cover for the main mechanism retaining nut on my rear wiper which had split. It would seem that the design of the rear wiper is such that the void under the flat cover over the arm retaining nut gets filled with water/salt that's kicked up at the back of the car and this accumulates over time corroding away unseen under the covers. The cause of the cover splitting was corrosion of the large (23mm?) nut, the expansion inside the cover was enough to cause it to split. Without cleaning up the nut the replacement cover would not fit. I applied a liberal coating of thick grease inside the various voids to help prevent any corrosion issues in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ordnator 420 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 1 thousandth of an inch of metal will grow 10 thousands of an inch of rust. No wonder it split the cover. Best regards, Mick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lozmccall1 25 Report post Posted August 4, 2020 On 6/3/2020 at 9:10 AM, KitsonRis said: Taxed it. Checked the tyre pressures. Drove it. Remembered how nice it is to drive. Was the first proper drive I have done since January in and the first since fitting the Z3 shifter, makesd a nice difference. Little notchy going from 1st to 2nd but the remaining gear changes are spot on. Would recommend to anyone thinking of this upgrade. Very interested in the Z3 shifter mod - whats involved? Is there a guide about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KitsonRis 150 Report post Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, lozmccall1 said: Very interested in the Z3 shifter mod - whats involved? Is there a guide about? GUIDE Very simple to do. Just a bit of a faff if you don't have a ramp, just need to get far under the car and over the prop shaft. Took me about 30mins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kit 98 Report post Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) Got some post today... Edited August 5, 2020 by Kit 1 cornershop reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenelekta 384 Report post Posted August 5, 2020 32 minutes ago, Kit said: Got some post today... Step Back In Time!!!!!!!!! 1 Kit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornershop 37 Report post Posted August 7, 2020 Genuine parts fitted: New wipers - made by bosch and alas only a blank circle where the old ones had a BMW logo - disappointing New oil cap New expansion tank cap New rear bumper plastics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
