zero 1162 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 Hey Hans, has there been much progress on this build? I'm curious as my m62 is currently at Taylor Automotive getting checked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 10, 2019 Well it has been a while, but after my accident, and not allowed to drive my truck again, I have spent some time on the e38, and redone the interior, redone the hood lining, put leather seats in and they are all working, other doorcards, welding in new pieces on the boot, and than I will be putting in the reconditioned motor 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted January 10, 2019 hope you're alright hans! so not driving trucks anymore? for good? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 11, 2019 Yep no truck driving at all and 4 more months bevore i get my car license back, unless i get a shock from my inplant, than it will be another 6 months. Start a new job at the sawmill on wednesday, truck is getting fixed, than i will put a driver on to keep it going 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 11, 2019 Jeepers Hans (if imay ask) what happened? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 11, 2019 Remember Friday labour weekend, wellington blocked for 18 houres, that was me lol, had a heart attack, changed the oil and filter in gearbox and put it back on the motor, ready to put back in car. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted January 11, 2019 10 hours ago, kiwi535 said: Jeepers Hans (if imay ask) what happened? https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/porirua/107960545/truck-carrying-chemicals-crashes-north-of-wellington-closing-state-highway-1 Glad your OK Hans ? 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted January 11, 2019 indeed, very pleased to hear you're okay, Hans. Great to see your e38 project moving forward again. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted January 12, 2019 Good greif, Man! Hope you're OK now. I guess you were keeping that quiet after the chaos you caused Fellow truckies might have come over to give you a slap... hahaha! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Back where it belongs, now the hard part, connecting all the wires and hoses. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 27, 2019 OK conected all the wires, checked all the fuses, took the old alarm system out, and car still wont turn over. what did i forget to check. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted February 7, 2019 Zebra Manukau, in case it's of use. I haven't seen it, just saw the listing: MANUKAU 07/02/19 BMW 735I 1997 E38 4 3500CC PETROL AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC BLACK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Oh duh ! forgot earth wire from motor to chassie lol This weekend connected all the oil lines, new fuel and oil filters, new fan belt. Connected all the coils and throttle cables, Also put the exhaust on. turned the key and she fired up for a few seconds running rough. Now i have to get a new radiator and new hoses. Getting there slowly Edited February 24, 2019 by mynbmr 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted March 9, 2019 New radiator and oil cooler in, lights back in and working. Had the motor running today, but it runs rough and is back firing. We have to figure out what that can be, any suggestions would be appreciated. Cheers 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted March 10, 2019 How did you set up the timing when reassembling the motor? I see you are wanting to hire the correct tools to obviously check this. I hope for your sake if it's out, it's not to far out causing damage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 Borrowed a home made tool of a mate thanks Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted March 12, 2019 good to see progress! i hate doing headliners! changing is easy but refurbing is not enjoyable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) After 3 tries to set the timing right and new spark plugs, i took it for a test drive today, and no problems. Troy came down tonight and put it on the computer and cleared most of the codes, only 2 codes left, passenger airbag and drivers side seatbelt tensioner, and now the cosmetic outside of the car to do. Should be all done by the time I get my licence back. Thanks Troy Edited March 31, 2019 by mynbmr 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted August 3, 2019 Found some new motivation to work on the car again, new coolant expansion tank and cap, new idlerpulley's and another steering pump, thanks to Troy, no more noise when steering. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted August 9, 2019 Ah yes good to see the power steering pump fitted and fixed the problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted October 28, 2019 Did some more on the car this weekend. Got the back corner and under the boot lid finally welded up, smoothed out and undercoated, cleaned the inside of the boot, sanded the surface rust off, and under coated that too. Made a fibreglass front because the original was all broken up. All I need now is a back bumper, if any one has a back e38 one lying around, let me know thanks. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 28, 2019 can get a new bumper cover , or have a mates one with broken left rear corner , could plastic weld repair if you have a donar cover Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted October 29, 2019 Nice work Hans, great to see you’re moving forward! What Colour are you thinking? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted October 29, 2019 Thanks Brent. Have you got a price for them and mayby a photo of them please. If they are not too bad I may be able to fix and make a mould of it, and than make a fibreglass one. Thanks Olaf. May paint it red with black trims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
