Beiträge von E31Gill

  • Spring project and then ....

    Zitat von shiggsy;97499

    I tried one of those a few years ago on the back of the E31, it doesn't work, the sensor strip has to be a certain distance away from any metal and the rear of the E31 is one giant metal girder.


    Thanks for sharing. I was quite tempted to give it a go. The site for parking dynamics mentions that its possible to insulate the metal. I wonder how feasable this'll actually be?

  • Insurance Due

    37 years old, Air traffic control guy. Hargerty Classic policy so no NCB. Announced upgrade for the 18" Hartge Classic alloy wheels + S/Steel exhaust. Agreed value of £7k with allowance of 3k miles a year for about £450 for a 1994 850Ci Auto kept overnight on the driveway in W.London. Pretty good I thought!

  • Thanks 8Tech!

    Without this man's dedication and his willness to share his mine of knowledge, many 8's would have otherwise faced the crusher. Thanks where thanks is due Gerry

  • Wanted left side FTP indicator unit

    Yes, the front left indicator/side light/Hi beam. Someone reversed into my car. :(

    The nose on these cars are so low they arent always seen by other drivers. I have a cracked nose cone and a broken grille.
    I have a new grille and will repair the nose when the weather improves

  • Help regarding A/C

    A common failure. Most likely rusted and a pin hole has formed.
    You are in luck. There's one on ebay incorrectly listed as a 7 series unit for £19.99 + postage. Ebay item number 260514167962 - no affeliation etc. I got one as a spare from this seller.

    You will need 3 new o-rings. One for each A/C line and one for the pressure switch.

  • Leather Scuff Marks

    My seats are in ever so easy to match black. I did mine around 4 years ago and they still look pretty good. You can see them for yourself if you like. I am up the road from you.

  • Air-conditioning re-gas, leak stopper and Pag oil




    Apologies for the delay. I totally missed out your message as i didnt subscribe to this thread.

    CONDENSOR
    I got my condensor some time ago and it sat waiting until I was ready to install it. I got mine from ebay, but I have seen one for £145+del & VAT here:-
    http://www.automotive-air-cond…Model=850&part=Condensers
    I am sure you can find one cheaper if you shop around

    RECEIVER/DRiER
    There is a guy on ebay selling delphi receiver driers for 19.99 + £6p&p. I got one from him as a spare. There are still more for sale. search item number 260514167962.

    O-RINGS
    just get the lot from BMW. they arent that expensive. remember, the drier will need 3 and not 2 as shown on the BMW parts diagram. There is a hidden one beneath the pressure switch.

    Good luck and PM me if you need help. The AC system is very straight forward and I am happy to walk you through the process.

  • You have been warned!

    Zitat von anguswolfendale;79525

    Gerry,
    What's your price on the rear shock reinforcement plates? I can't find them on your phoenixmotorsport website.



    They are on ebay right now

  • Bah humbug x2

    I know the feeling. At most I have had 9 on mine. Then was squeaky clean for over 5 years until I was nabbed by a white van on a bridge doing 60 in a 50 zone on a 6 lane dual carriageway...that'll be 3 points sir!

    I tell you these 8's can be licence eaters. I now have in the dash satnav with fixed speed camera and mobile location hotspot integration.

  • Just completed some DIY maintence on my 8er

    Zitat von Danilo;79208

    Oh dear... I kow that feeling...
    That's a job is best done with the help of a good (=willing) friend :top:



    I used a pressure Brake fluid pump at the master cylinder end and a vacuum pump at the calipers. Then I just had to bleed them in the correct order whilst pumping the pedal. I had to do this three times before it was right.