LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Jacked the old girl up One of my swing arm links was fully off and the other probably only still attached due to the other one breaking. Two new ones for NZ $102 landed from FCP Euro. Definitely a better job on a hoist, really hard to get a decent amount of torque on the lower but for both removal and reinsertion. Edited September 7, 2015 by Charlie Fox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 Got the manual box in the touring with the 4 cylinder shifter. Doesn't seem too bad in it's position. Might just leave it as is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Ended up buying another BMW. What's wrong with me 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Ended up buying another BMW. What's wrong with me BMW ownership is a disease 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted September 11, 2015 Changed steering wheel on the 540i. Proper 3 spokes 375mm fully restored leather.... It came nice... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted September 11, 2015 Changed steering wheel on the 540i. Proper 3 spokes 375mm fully restored leather.... It came nice... Looking good Dimitrios. Did you source it locally? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted September 11, 2015 Yeap. And it was damn cheap.... $100 for the steering wheel and $80 for the reconditioning. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Just a little job today and I already posted about it in my project thread but I was so happy with the effect driving to work tonight I thought I'd show it off here. Wired in the amber LED's for the front map light. It really does make a difference to the interior at night. Shines a subtle Amber light down onto the centre consloe. Very nice effect. Edited September 11, 2015 by kulgan 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted September 11, 2015 Yeap. And it was damn cheap.... $100 for the steering wheel and $80 for the reconditioning. Wow, that really was a score. I've been looking for one for a while now and generally your lucky if you can find one for under $250. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted September 13, 2015 Ended up buying another BMW. What's wrong with me $700 for an e34 535i manual with an LSD 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 13, 2015 ...and $80 for the reconditioning. Where did you get this done if you don't mind? And do you know what they did? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 He is a friend of mine doing a lot of work for Team Mc Millan. I will ask him if he is keen to share information 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 I think they do re dye the leather and apply clear coats and sealants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 I did an entirely DIY EGR delete on Saturday. Had too... The metal pipe connecting the EGR cooler to the EGR valve sheared off behind the flange at the cooler end. <sigh> Still, something I'd planned to do for a while. This just 'persuaded' me to do it now. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Ordered just over 2k worth of flywheel and clutch kit for the e39, will be nice for the new owner!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Ordered just over 2k worth of flywheel and clutch kit for the e39, will be nice for the new owner!! >ouch!< No more work on the 320d today, but I am enjoying what appears to be a more economical drive since removing the EGR stuff. I have just changed the thermostat on the 500SE. Bit of a bugger of a job, but some patience and not rushing makes it easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 >ouch!< No more work on the 320d today, but I am enjoying what appears to be a more economical drive since removing the EGR stuff. I have just changed the thermostat on the 500SE. Bit of a bugger of a job, but some patience and not rushing makes it easier. More economical! So it actually makes diesel now? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 Where did you get this done if you don't mind? And do you know what they did? Please contact Daniel at:[email protected] or 0274514367 Please use my name, Dimitrios, and say you are from the BMW club. He is a nice guy. He can do steering wheels, leather seats, etc. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusteee 52 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 Ordered just over 2k worth of flywheel and clutch kit for the e39, will be nice for the new owner!! New owner huh?? =p whens that coming up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alisterh 26 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Fixed a coolant leak in the girlfriends e30, part 11 in this diagram was the culprit http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=AJ62-JAP-08-1990-E30-BMW-318i&diagId=11_4336 Bloody over complected expensive hose for no reason, turns out the e36 M40 use's a different hose here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CA42-EUR-01-1993-E36-BMW-318i&diagId=11_1122 Saved money and didn't even have to remove the intake. Edited September 16, 2015 by alisterh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 New owner huh?? =p whens that coming up? Once the clutch is done and a few tidy up bits and pieces she will be up for grabs. Will be on here first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 Enjoyed a 2 days business trip to Hamilton Tokoroa Rotorua Taupo Whakatane Tauranga and back with my 540i... Thr car wad brilliant, fast, safe, economical (10,1L/100km)but i have to say that the road network outside the motorway sucks....Especially the tarmac quality is so rough. Plus so many bloody trucks. They are EVERYWHERE. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis91 114 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 Swapped my Style 32's for another set of Schnitzers. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 Enjoyed a 2 days business trip to Hamilton Tokoroa Rotorua Taupo Whakatane Tauranga and back with my 540i... Thr car wad brilliant, fast, safe, economical (10,1L/100km)but i have to say that the road network outside the motorway sucks....Especially the tarmac quality is so rough. Plus so many bloody trucks. They are EVERYWHERE. Sounds like it was your first time south of the Bombay Hills. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
