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1987 325is Zinno Restoration - Mark II
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RICHTER MOTOREN
1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster
'87 325is Restoration Build
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I started working on my HVAC climate control panel refresh.
The OBC lights were out and the vent sliders where getting jammed up making them hard to slide back and forth, so I figured that there was something up with the cables.
Had to take apart the whole underside dash to get access to them.
Bentley Manual has a good section on how to adjust them.
Turns out that the ends of the cables popped out of the mounting clips at the ends.
Had to reseat the cable in the clips, wasn't easy in the tight space and having to twist half upside down to clip them in wasn't fun.
Glad I got it done, sliders are now smooth like butter!
Next up are the OBC bulbs replacements, the two behind the screen and the single bulb behind the buttons.
RICHTER MOTOREN
1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster
'87 325is Restoration Build
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Originally posted by pcrbmw View PostDid some troubleshooting on the auxiliary fan
Used a wire to bypass the sensor on hi and low switch, found out the resistor was bad.
Had to drill out the rusted, unidentiflable mounting screws and was able to get M-3 screws/locking nuts from a local hardware supplier.
Got a replacement resistor kit from Local BMW, connected it, and now its working beautifully!
I also found a sweet OEM vintage mushroom style shift knob in my box of parts, plan on getting it recovered with some new leather and a new shift pattern insert.
Aluminum Bumpers and Bumper Trim installation up next
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Originally posted by DELPHINtimecapsule View PostI keep trying to find an original leather covered mushroom style knob for my 1987 325is. If anyone has one...I'll pay. Glad I found this thread, really enjoying it.
The M3 style mushroom shift knobs with the boot attached are still available but very pricey...https://www.ecstuning.com/ES215914/
RICHTER MOTOREN
1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster
'87 325is Restoration Build
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Originally posted by pcrbmw View PostThanks for checking out my story, glad you're liking it, I'm getting ready to post some more progress updates soon
The M3 style mushroom shift knobs with the boot attached are still available but very pricey...https://www.ecstuning.com/ES215914/
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A few updates:
During the last test drive, I noticed that there's some kind if whining, humming noise happening above 40mph. Don't think its engine related, happens during coasting, in neutral, no change in noise in left or right turns....
- I tried feeling for wheel bearing play with tires on, however things feel tight
- there is only a 1/4" clearance between the top of rear driveshaft and bottom of the gas tank tunnel, not sure if that's normal or if i need to add washers/spacers to center bearing
- Recently changed driveshaft center support bearing and differential fluid flush with new OEM differential fluid
- Rotors are pretty rusted and tires are about 10 years old, possible culprits, plan on refreshing them soon
Will have to get it up on jacks and get it up to speed while I have some one listen for the noise
Starting her off early, learning the manual gear box, already started counting the numbers, haha
Finally started on the last of the rust areas
Cut and Welded in one last panel, with Harbor Freight Welder, not the best welder, lots of splatter and burn holes, but got it tacked in, and it's pretty strong
Cleaned up the holes in the battery box, going with mercedessource.com fiberglass/miracle paint approach, heard some mixed reviews on it, but it seems like it working pretty good so far, will post after photos soon
RICHTER MOTOREN
1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster
'87 325is Restoration Build
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Originally posted by DELPHINtimecapsule View PostI keep trying to find an original leather covered mushroom style knob for my 1987 325is. If anyone has one...I'll pay. Glad I found this thread, really enjoying it.
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This year i’m thankful for my wonderful wife who was very understanding and allowed the family truckster to be parked outside for a few days so I can complete some To Do list items before winter fully sets in.
(in the background is a 1980 cb750 that I pickup up last year for a couple bucks, it was a nasty non running bike but started cleaning it up and will keep me busy for the winter, may post a few project photos on here as well)
The weather was warm here on the east coast for a few days then it decided to shift ridiculously to the Arctic Circle with 50mph winds, glad the e30 was in the garage nice and safe out of that weather.
I decided to do some painting to finally get all the holes sealed
I'm really happy with the way the bottom rear wells turned out, I was able to maintain most of the body lines, and I’ll be able to get mud flaps installed pretty soon
The rear tail panels is another story, looks good from a few feet way, needless to say I'm just thrilled that its sealed, doesn't really meet my OCD standards but it will have to do, if I didn't get paint on it now, who knows when it would ever get done. I’ll revisit the installing the license plate lights in the spring.
Got some sweet looking eye candy right here, Cleaned the engine bay little
RICHTER MOTOREN
1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster
'87 325is Restoration Build
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Haven't posted in a while, I've been troubleshooting the humming noise and collecting parts to swap out.
Found out the noise was the front passenger side wheel bearing. It was a really easy swap. Passenger side just slid off, didn't need the puller. Amazing how smooth the new bearing feels. Went with a pair of FAG hub/bearings, since they are the OEM BMW supplier. Started buying my parts from FCPEuro, their lifetime warranty seems pretty legit.
Installed all around new duralast pads/rotors from autozone, I know they are really cheap but they are only temporary. Needed to get my old sets off since they were overly rusted. Haven't decide what setup to go with, maybe Zimmerman & Hawk...
Got my 14" weaves sandblasted and powder coated. Wrapped them in Nexen CP672, from SimpleTire.com I think they came out pretty good.
RICHTER MOTOREN
1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster
'87 325is Restoration Build
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