Beiträge von Danilo

  • Option 961 Special Engine

    Sure Reinhard would give us a bullet proof explanation, but yet I give it a try: :winkwink:
    as far as I remember, the "Option Special Engine" means for M60 and early M62 V8 an Alusil cylinder block, where these were usually of Nikasil alloy.
    Later on (probably during 1996 and on) all M62 were built using solely Alusil.

  • '98 840ci Sport: Trans Fail Safe.

    Zitat von BBMatic;121996

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    I still cannot decide whether sourcing a 2nd hand box best or ask a specialist to try repair mine, but probably the former.
    ...


    I think, is really a matter of how much mileage you have got on your own gearbox...
    If you think the 2nd hand gearbox will have a lower mileage, then go for it :grin2:

  • '98 840ci Sport: Trans Fail Safe.

    Zitat von BBMatic;121922

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    ps: There is also "ECU: GS 8.55, Engine: M62, Transmission: 5HP24, from 01.05.97 till31.08.97", but again this doesn't appear to cover my Dec 97 car..?


    According to the official BMW ETK the GS8.55 is the last version, from 9/1996 till manufacturing stop in 1999. :top:


    8er.org/forum/index.php?attachment/28101/


    Even if this would not be the case and your EGS had a newer version (very theoretical...), I don't believe the OBD error codes would change their meaning...

  • '98 840ci Sport: Trans Fail Safe.

    Zitat von BBMatic;121781

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    Anyone know how much a NEW gearbox might ship for? :oops: (not that i can afford it most likely)
    Also, anyone got a reply for the question of how to check oil level in gearbox? :top:


    You won't believe it... but BMW calls here in Germany 5194€ for a remanufatcured 5HP24 gearbox... :shock:
    And no, sorry, there is no dipstick to visually check the oil level. :dontknow:

  • '98 840ci Sport: Trans Fail Safe.

    Zitat von BBMatic;121720

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    Does anyone know which box my Feb '98 840Ci Sport has, is it the 4hp24 or 30?
    Thanks


    No way. Almost sure you got an A5S440Z.
    About the "trans fail safe" problem I rather keep silent and wait for someone else, as I am a manual gearbox guy... :dontknow:

  • Tyres

    Well... I don't think so.
    Surely stretched a bit wider than with the original 265, but after all they still are 26mm wider than the rim well of 9":


    255mm-(9inch*25,4mm)=26,4mm


    I think it would look ok. This would be anyhow the look of a standard M5 rear wheel... it didn't looked stretched back then :mrgreen:
    In the end this is probably a matter of attitude: regarding the rear wheels I am a convinced assertor of "less is more" :winkwink:

  • Tyres

    Zitat von anguswolfendale;119823


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    I was despairing and thought I might have to go to 275/40/17 to get alternatives such as Michelin PilotSport2. Worth noting if you have the M System-II wheels - getting rear tyres is going to get very, very difficult.


    I am aware of the problem of finding the rear tires in the right size for the 17" rims... :roll:
    I for one I was thinking about to use 255/40/17. After all the E34 M5 used this tire size combination on the very same M-System II rims (aside from the offset...). All E34 with the factory 17" BBS Y-spoke used this combination too.

  • Alpina Restoration

    Zitat von rogbmw;119631

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    I still have to crimp down the collar nuts....did you guys know that those are torqued to 300 Nm!!!!!!


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    Yep! See what a big torque wrench you'll need :)



    BTW... really nice pictures! :top:

  • 10,000 E31's Cataloged Milestone

    Just a word to this remarkable man, known as Reinhard:
    in the german speaking community he is also known as "the encyclopedia" :top:


    We are indeed very lucky to have you, Reinhard! I hope you'll stay for a while :winkwink:

  • Wheel offset / uneven wear

    Timm is dead right with his answer.
    Anyway for your information, the offset of the stock rims looks like this:


    7,5x16" (FA & RA)--> 15mm


    8x17" (FA & RA) --> 10mm


    9x17" (only RA) --> 19mm


    8x18" (only FA) --> 13mm


    9,5x18" (only RA) --> 25mm


    So I claim you did it right with ET20 + 10mm spacers...


    Danilo

  • VI. münchner Stammtisch am 22. Februar 2014

    Na sag mal Harry... versteckst du deine "Neuwagen"-Vorstellung in so ein Thema?!
    Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Ich habe den C215 immer sehr gemocht! Sehr elegante Linie... wie nie aus der Mode kommen, genau so wie der 8er. Du kannst im Benz-Forum von unserem Wertschätzung berichten :)


    Danilo