1992 325i

[DBShiznit]

So today I got to work on the car a bit more. Mailman brought in the gears to fix my odometer.



This is how it started. I had a few bulbs to replace since the cluster was not lighting up, my fog light bulb was out on the cluster as well. Since I had the cluster out it also made it easy to reach the light switch bulb and replace that as well. I used the sharpie trick on the needles to let dry then I began to take the cluster apart.





You can see the small pieces that would belong to the gears.





And the old gears.



In with the new.



I forgot to take a photo of the gears in but the process was easy. Hardest part of it was removing the small gear since it is held in with a metal sleeve.





And the finished product. Tomorrow the plastic window comes in so I'm taking the car to work to replace it. It's getting shipped there and I work at a body shop where one of the techs has offered to help me put it in. I'll try to shoot some photos of the process tomorrow as well.

Let me know what you think guys!




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[DBShiznit]

Looking great! Well done. I'm on the same journey myself. Paint is all buffed out, minor rust repairs nearly complete, next up are seats and the top.

Awesome do you have a thread? Post some pics!


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[DBShiznit]

Nice! If you're in Philly, look up my buddy Daine at Bechtel Bavarian Parts. Him and his brother own a shop parting out E30s/36s/34s/39s. You can find them on Facebook. Good guys, I buy a lot of parts off of them. Their shop is a cool place to check out too.

I go there every time I need parts too lol they're awesome. They actually have a few e30s that they are parting including a convertible. I may have to contact them for a few convertible parts


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[exhaust]

Nice! If you're in Philly, look up my buddy Daine at Bechtel Bavarian Parts. Him and his brother own a shop parting out E30s/36s/34s/39s. You can find them on Facebook. Good guys, I buy a lot of parts off of them. Their shop is a cool place to check out too.

[jgilber0]

Looking great! Well done. I'm on the same journey myself. Paint is all buffed out, minor rust repairs nearly complete, next up are seats and the top.

[DBShiznit]

Looks fantastic!


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Thank you!

[DBShiznit]

Welcome to neighborhood, Have red vert same as your self. If you do have zipp in window it is definitely worth cost. If you need any help I could give you hand...

Thank you! I'll keep your offer in mind! Should be getting it Tuesday.

[berndt]

Looks fantastic!


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[fight4life28]

Welcome to neighborhood, Have red vert same as your self. If you do have zipp in window it is definitely worth cost. If you need any help I could give you hand...

[DBShiznit]

Looks like we have matching cars! By the way I used a new product from turtle wax. It's called speed compound. It's very liquidy and wipes off really easily. Worked really well on my car and was easy to wipe off of trim or anything else it came in contact with. Highly recommend!




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[tito12121]

Great pickup! ... looks similar to mine I picked up last November. I plan to buff and polish as well until I can have a nice paint job in a year or two. So far all ive done is engine tune up.

[DBShiznit]

They were pressed (ON). Also you can't see it on the picture but the ashtrays (front and back) are illuminated too, the front ashtray bulb illuminates the ring around the lighter. You also have a light inside the glove box and in the trunk.

I had to replace the HVAC 2 bulbs and the two ashtrays when I got the car last summer. I'm really picky about dash illumination :).

I can completely understand I am picky too I want to have every light that is supposed to be on, ON LOL

Thank you for the photos by the way!

[M_3_X]

The A/C and air circulating button. When you took this photo were they pressed or depressed? If that makes sense


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They were pressed (ON). Also you can't see it on the picture but the ashtrays (front and back) are illuminated too, the front ashtray bulb illuminates the ring around the lighter. You also have a light inside the glove box and in the trunk.

I had to replace the HVAC 2 bulbs and the two ashtrays when I got the car last summer. I'm really picky about dash illumination :).

[DBShiznit]

The A/C and air circulating button. When you took this photo were they pressed or depressed? If that makes sense


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[M_3_X]

Here are some of mine.