Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 Well my Sunday Driver got collected today. A 2000 E38 740i, NZ New 205ks Got it ex Turners for $2400. Using this as a bit of a track on the progress. Initially mechanics look pretty good, drives really well, no clunks or anything. Good service records. Interior is pretty filthy though and everything not done in a service hasn't been touched, like cabin air filters. Little stuff like having a Kabab stick, yes that's right, stuffed down the wiper blade to hold it in. The grill on the bonnet I found had no fixings in it when changing the blades, all lazy stuff Lots to tidy up, again looks stored outside and needs a Real good compound and polish etc to clean up. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 Awesome. Cant wait to see it after its had a good clean up. That cabin air filter has seen better days..lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 Mmmm these cars are always dying for a good clean up Will take years off the age once you've finished a good bit of TLC. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Interior clean up about done, Full leather clean, done - pics are crap lol Full detail inside, done - man this thing looks 5 yrs old not over 15 Found oil leak , em oh well had to be something wrong. Further investigation this week. Cleaned boot and around boot, filthy full of leaves, Pollen buildup and sh*t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Left mirror replaced Wipers replaced Cabin filters replaced Memory seat unit replaced - thanks Dave Mud flaps removed, hideous things General clean and then a full going over with the clay bar, ready for compound and polish Gotta love those clay bars, paints come up super smooth Still gotta check oil leak, not that bad though, and after filling washers I've sprung a leak, further look into that tomorrow Edited September 12, 2015 by Breaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 Some pics after being clayed 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 Looking good Brent. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 Very cool, pimp interior. Im guessing a 740i would have been $140k new? And someone fixes it with a kebab skewer 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 Yip, sad but true. Funny mechanically though it's always been serviced , which is great. Probably some you tube solution lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 Love the E38s interior its one of the best. Not fussy and over detailed like the interiors today. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted September 13, 2015 I'm always amazed the improvements which can be made by a good cleaning and polish. I hope that the kebab stick was at least from a reputable aftermarket manufacturer if not OEM BMW. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Got to the bottom of the leaking washer fluid, seems the aftermarket mud flaps from PO was using the tank as a great place to screw into, hence hole, lol Easy fix anyway, had a clean up while in there Buffed the windows up as well, got rid of most of the water marks which is nice Will bring it up for the next meet in October. Edited September 13, 2015 by Breaker 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1072 Report post Posted September 13, 2015 Got to the bottom of the leaking washer fluid, seems the aftermarket mud flaps from PO was using the tank as a great place to screw into, hence hole, lol Bahahaha! On my Suzuki Cappuccino, the VIN plate had been pop riveted through the firewall, into the washer tank... but you could SEE it was there... retards! Still, at least now you can wash all the crap out from behind the liners 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Picnic on the lawn with the family 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Looks like you've got a nice shine going on the 740 Brent. I used Meguiars Ultimate Black restorer on the door trim and black on the bumpers and it worked wonders,. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Cheers Dave, yeah getting there, haven't reached the trim yet LOL. I seem to end up using Maguiars for most things funny enough Given her a good compund and pre wax polish, still needs a wax so should shine up some more yet, might get some on later today 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Parking the 3 cars really shows how much sharper looking the BMWs were than that era of Mercedes. With a quick glance the E500 could be a Ssanyong or Hyundai Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Parking the 3 cars really shows how much sharper looking the BMWs were than that era of Mercedes. With a quick glance the E500 could be a Ssanyong or Hyundai Yeah that's true, till you put your foot down LOL, pure Euro then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Yeah that's true, till you put your foot down LOL, pure Euro then until it has the inevitable terminal failure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 until it has the inevitable terminal failure That's why there's always a spare, 1 to drive, 1 to fix, 1 for the Mrs. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Awww, thats where I've gone wrong. I'm missing the mrs part of te equation..lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 I think I've located the leak/ a leak, looks on top back left cover, the under side and general engine bay was so filthy with built up debris I had to clean it twice. Makes a huge difference after a good degrease. there may be another at the back or it could be running from here not entirely sure. Tranny and steering fluid are good though, I think the power steering hoses just needed tightening, no leaks since then Proceeded with a kidney transplant that I've had a couple of weeks waiting. Old ones where obviously broken and PO had silicon the crap out of them to hold them. Took over 90mins of scraping and rubbing to get it all off. Happy with the tidy up after I'd straightened them up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusteee 52 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Nice!! This has the smoothest non rattliest M62tu I've heard hahaha, was buzzing when you took off from the last meet. Cars looking good mate 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Nice!! This has the smoothest non rattliest M62tu I've heard hahaha, was buzzing when you took off from the last meet. Cars looking good mate Thanks Russell, Yeah I'm pretty amazed by it myself, specially with 207ks on it now. Got a good one, even with a few leaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 The new grills are awesome. Very tidy. I need to get a set of these myself. Is that oil leak coming from the rocker cover gasket? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
