FS UK RHD M635CSi #183

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FS UK RHD M635CSi #183

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#183 appears to be in fine fettle – as one would expect after circa £100K spent on its restoration.

The car is for sale via an online auction, starting on 4th February.

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/ ... ual-g2mkE8

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Re: FS UK RHD M635CSi #183

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I wonder what happened to the headlight washers/wipers.
They are ALWAYS rustier than you thought!!!!!!
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Re: FS UK RHD M635CSi #183

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ron wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:05 pm I wonder what happened to the headlight washers/wipers.
Well spotted. Are they difficult to repair once they have seized up?
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Beautiful car. Excellent taste in tyres
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Re: FS UK RHD M635CSi #183

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Restored 2009-2013 for £100,000 :shock:
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Well they didn't get their money back, sold, reserve met at £70,000.
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Re: FS UK RHD M635CSi #183

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Hammerhead wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:58 pm Well spotted. Are they difficult to repair once they have seized up?
The mechanical parts can be broken down with judicial use of penetrating oil and a gas flame.

The main problem is the motor itself. When it was assembled at the manufacturers, the last thing they
did was, using a very heavy potting compound, fill in the top of the motor. This covered all the wiring.

I've tried various ways of removing this compound none of which were successful! So I now have about 10
motors that are to all intents and purposes SCRAP.

If anyone has managed to overcome this problem PLEASE let me know.
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Re: FS UK RHD M635CSi #183

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Before looking in detail, and given earlier positive comments, I expected to see a car in much better condition.

Shouldn't the current MOT state that it's had a new speedo ie that the odometer reading is not a true reflection of actual mileage?
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plip1953 wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 6:05 pm Shouldn't the current MOT state that it's had a new speedo ie that the odometer reading is not a true reflection of actual mileage?
The tester will just note the current odometer reading.

A rather nice motor which just goes to prove that money spent in restorers’ workshops is seldom recuperated.

Shame about the fuel filler door which could have been better-adjusted?
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I've never needed to do it, but from where/what is the filler flap adjusted?
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plip1953 wrote: Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:41 pm I've never needed to do it, but from where/what is the filler flap adjusted?
A couple of studs with packing pieces.
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