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Pops is gone, his 528e is gone, but that car rocked 14s. Still does to this day with the new owner on 14 inch meshies. I won't go past 16s for anything I drive (cept the pickup )

Ralph

Link to 16 inch RS wheels on ebay. There's a 17 inch set for nearly $8k. Thay are not cheap https://www.ebay.com/itm/364794835447?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=9S_l0DBRTGW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=AYxvhkC8Qei&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY You can upgr...

Pic of fuel pump wires for single pump application. Pump terminals and wire lugs are sized to prevent wrong connections. But connectimg wrong will just make the pump run backwards and likely burn out Ralph

I should have paid better attention. You described a 314 121 relay. Your picture shows the correct relay? I have three untested on hand and somewhere a box of 10 or so. Send a PM and we can discuss

Ralph

AC box should be directly in front of you and fully exposed. Take apart freon lines and take good pictures of electrical connections. The box needs to elevate to clear the plastic drain nipple at the bottom. That's the difficult part

Ralph

Do the major cleaning while in place. It's sealed so you won't contaminate internals.

One long 13 mm head/nut bolt on top and 2 underneath in the alligator teeth belt adjuster

Ralph

A piece of foam was used to make the spring action in the button. Simply cut into a wedge form and inserted between the button and the handle Ralph So is the suggestion that the piece of foam may well have deteriorated or even fallen out? And that putting in a new or extra piece would most likely w...

Try this link. Part way down to a post by Hefewiezen (Rainer.Steinbauer), he describes the dash panel removal

viewtopic.php?t=2465

Ralph

Unfortunately the dash needs to come apart for access to the expansion valve. There was a hack of cutting the housing to gain access but many have unfortunately pierced the evap coil during the process. Best to just suck it up and do it the right way. The e24/28 evaporator coil is separated into 3 d...

A piece of foam was used to make the spring action in the button. Simply cut into a wedge form and inserted between the button and the handle

Ralph

Some have found ways with a 2 sensor arrangement as in the earlier cars. I think it was wiring in the high speed circuit to the low temp sensor. Not something I've done so I can't provide more. You can probably accomplish that easily though Working on my e12 system currently that has one sensor but ...

Missed the word "provide" there Bobbo. It's top secret information that only special members are allowed to know

Us simpletons from BC need not be provided anymore than that

Ralph

You are correct about the aux fan activation by turning on the AC while ignition is in on position. +12V signal comes from the same wire that feeds the ac compressor clutch. Follow that wire and make sure it's connected properly right next to the radiator. That wire goes to the aux fan relay to acti...

I just found in my stash what appears to be a good used Passenger (Right) side perimeter door seal. Sorry but I did not find a matching driver side. PM for interest

Ralph

Test the switch by immersing in hot water of known temp. The switch should have its temp rating somewhere on the side

AC aux cooling fan activation is not by that switch. It's a different circuit tied into the compressor +12v feed

Ralph

Black covers are available for less than $20. Red covers are rare and coveted.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133229527499?m ... media=COPY

Ralph

I suggest you drive the car then pull a front wheel after a hundred miles or so. The strut will have scuff marks if there is contact during use

Ralph

Make sure you're sitting down before opening the ecs link

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw ... 216890341/

Ralph

Early cars had the reverse light wiring enter the cabin through the pedal set. There is a 2 wire connector under the dash. Check that connection. A later car would have a connector at the shifter

Ralph

Soak in hot water.also. The soda and coffee spilled are more soluble in hot water than alcohol. And yes spray with lubricating contact cleaner after they dry out.

Ralph

I should have read your post more thoroughly. The rear windows usually have the tool (or similar facsimile) as part of the mechanism. Remove the small round cover and look at what's there. The sparkplug tool fits the white plastic drive ETA on USPS mail is Tuesday. Pray you get it by Wednesday ](*,)...

Send me a PM with ship to and I'll send you a window tool

Ralph

Greeny is looking good Bobbo. Thanks for the work Tommy. That's hard to do when you're having fun. Very nice cars and pics

Ralph

Cam seal is easily visible and accessible with everything out. You may be able to pull it out with your finger as it's not extremely tight fit

Ralph

#1 - there is a locating pin on the adapter to make sure it goes back on the correct position. The Allen bolt is torqued to the camshaft so it will be very tight. Hopefully not installed with loctite. There is a copper washer on the bolt to seal it from oil. It's a good time to replace the camshaft ...