treone 648 Report post Posted January 7, 2012 I have a 1996 UK import 840Ci. My current issue is the sunroof does not open or tilt. When switch is pressed nothing happens, no noise or movement - I have tested the switch which is fine. Circuit board in module shows no visible damage, no blown fuses and circuit at fuse box is fine. Sunroof opens manually using the hex key and opens fully and tilts. I suspect that the motor is not working. Would also like to know if other model ie: e34/e39 etc sunroof motors and modules are interchangeable with an e31. Or does anyone have an e31 that they are dismantling? (May need other parts as well) before I source a second hand part to see if this fixes the problem. Any suggestions welcome! Also I have a 'dronning' noise coming from the left rear when driving 60 mph - any suggestions on this will also be appreciated! Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted January 7, 2012 Not going to be of much help but if you manage to find a 8 series for parting I would also be keen, need so many odd bits for my car. I have also found the E32/e34/e38 share a lot of parts with the 8, get the part number and search for it on something like realoem.com and it will tell you all the cars it was fitted on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted January 7, 2012 Not going to be of much help but if you manage to find a 8 series for parting I would also be keen, need so many odd bits for my car. I have also found the E32/e34/e38 share a lot of parts with the 8, get the part number and search for it on something like realoem.com and it will tell you all the cars it was fitted on. Cheers - I'll try your suggestion as I find realom is quite helpful. 8 series second hand parts are hard to come by as its quite a rare car here. I have heard of at least one that is being dismantled (in Auckland/Waikato I think). Contacted a guy about it just before xmas and was supposed to get back to me but haven't heard back from him yet. have been able to source some 'common' aftermarket parts like bushes, bearings etc that don't break the bank as much as original parts lol. Will let you know... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 7, 2012 have been able to source some 'common' aftermarket parts like bushes, bearings etc that don't break the bank as much as original parts lol. In the long run that could cost you more, time and time again I've heard about non-oem suspension parts lasting less than a year, in some cases a matter of months... so you could be up for replacing those parts in no time. With such a car as an 8 series I'd only use Boge/Lemforder sourced through Pelican Parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted January 7, 2012 In the long run that could cost you more, time and time again I've heard about non-oem suspension parts lasting less than a year, in some cases a matter of months... so you could be up for replacing those parts in no time. With such a car as an 8 series I'd only use Boge/Lemforder sourced through Pelican Parts. Appreciate the comments and yes agree its not ideal to replace with non-oem parts, especially 8er suspension components. At the moment I have a long list of projects to bring the 8 upto a 'pristine' condition. Priority at the moment is to address some minor leaks and minor mechanical work. I'm finding at the moment that being a UK import there is an issue with seized bolts underneath (although the underside has been apparently powder coated protected when in NZ by previous owner). I've already spent considerable $$$ in 4 months of ownership due to this, so I had to look at a cost effective option to replace some bushes. However, I will replace with oem or Lemforder when I get to that stage again. The love hate relationship has begun! However when in the drivers seat all the 'pain' goes away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 220 Report post Posted January 11, 2012 Appreciate the comments and yes agree its not ideal to replace with non-oem parts, especially 8er suspension components. At the moment I have a long list of projects to bring the 8 upto a 'pristine' condition. Priority at the moment is to address some minor leaks and minor mechanical work. I'm finding at the moment that being a UK import there is an issue with seized bolts underneath (although the underside has been apparently powder coated protected when in NZ by previous owner). I've already spent considerable $$$ in 4 months of ownership due to this, so I had to look at a cost effective option to replace some bushes. However, I will replace with oem or Lemforder when I get to that stage again. The love hate relationship has begun! However when in the drivers seat all the 'pain' goes away Hi Greg, I am also a E31 owner. I f you need any help or advice or need parts talk to Ross Lamb from BM Workshop Botany. Has worked on lots of 8's and is a good man (09) 271 6636. Regards, SS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Also I have a 'dronning' noise coming from the left rear when driving 60 mph - any suggestions on this will also be appreciated! Cheers! The noise will either be a wheel bearing or a scalloped tyre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted January 13, 2012 The noise will either be a wheel bearing or a scalloped tyre Thanks for advice. I have recently replaced RHD wheel bearing. I will do the LHD bearing to see if that cures the issue. If not then will investigate types etc. Have been told by mechanic (bmw trained) that it could be a 'pinion' in the diff (ouch!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Greg, I am also a E31 owner. I f you need any help or advice or need parts talk to Ross Lamb from BM Workshop Botany. Has worked on lots of 8's and is a good man (09) 271 6636. Regards, SS Cheers for that. Always good to have contacts of knowledgable technicians regarding an 8 as they are hard to find! I'm sure I will utilise Ross and his expertise. Much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted January 15, 2012 +1 on Ross knowing his scheisse from his sugar and being great to deal with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
