PZero Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Well the upper intake boot wasn't my only problem it appeared, as the codes just kept on coming. So back under the bonnet and... aha. It appears that the CCV drain hose has had a tracheotomy. New hose in, let's see if that's the end of the matter or if my car still sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flandy Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) Nothing major....... It should be noted that stripping the centre console enough to unbolt the handbrake lever to unsnag one of the handbrake cables took the same time as removing the exhaust, prop shaft, and rear subframe..... Edited June 15, 2023 by Flandy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfan Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 On 05/06/2023 at 19:07, duncan-uk said: Did it take long? Assume it could be done whilst you wait? Getting back to this ABS module coding thing - I got as far with INPA saying something like 'Test not complete' and the bit that needed doing was as shown in the below video. Basically key out/ignition off for at least 10 seconds, then key in and to run position, wait 2 seconds then quite swiftly but evenly press the brake pedal hard down and hold it down for about 20 seconds or until the warning lights go out - it is the test that lets the ABS control unit calibrate against brake pedal pressure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1qSZD8dESw HTH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Thanks, but thats inconjuction with INPA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfan Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Possibly - you might get away with replacing the module, clearing any errors with a half decent OBD ABS code reader/clearer, then doing the routine in the video. I am NOT an expert on coding, code clearing or INPA - I just muddle through as best I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Can but try. I have foxwell and carsoft so I’ll have a play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Apologies if this has been covered before but regarding replacement ABS modules This is what can be found from internet searches: First they need to be coded to mileage and VIN. Inpa won't do that only NCS expert or other software. NCS expert can be scary as it is all in German. Clavurion provided guidance in the past and there are forum posts on it and youtube videos. I think PA Soft BMW scanner may also be able to do it. It has a better UI but needs a different cable. Here is a video I think of someone doing it on an E46. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1dn4c3g6dsA Then steering angle calibration typically is done using DIS as neither INPA or PA soft can do it. Some versions of INPA possibly might be able to do it or you mighy get away with the methods shown, I think, by Sharkfan and on the internet that need no software tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) Not today but a bit over a week ago. Went on a trip to Burgundy. Had planned to take the E46 convertible but early in the morning when we set off for the Eurotunnel, 1/4 of a mile from home the instrument cluster completely died. So we went home and swapped for the E39. E46 now fixed but that is another story. The E39 went very well except that one of the side under body panels half fell off and started scraping on the ground so I had to stop and completely remove it. A new one goes on this weekend if I get time. On the way back we stopped overnight in northern france and stumbled on a UK classic car club. Edited July 20, 2023 by Dbcrd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norseman Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 20 hours ago, Dbcrd said: Not today but a bit over a week ago. Went on a trip to Burgundy. Had planned to take the E46 convertible but early in the morning when we set off for the Eurotunnel, 1/4 of a mile from home the instrument cluster completely died. So we went home and swapped for the E39. E46 now fixed but that is another story. The E39 went very well except that one of the side under body panels half fell off and started scraping on the ground so I had to stop and completely remove it. A new one goes on this weekend if I get time. On the way back we stopped overnight in northern france and stumbled on a UK classic car club. H'mm Sunbeam Tiger 😊 Mate of mine has one, same colour with a GT40 engine & 5 speed 'box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I love France, the e39 has been a loyal companion many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, norseman said: H'mm Sunbeam Tiger 😊 Mate of mine has one, same colour with a GT40 engine & 5 speed 'box. This one is a Tiger 260. I remember back in the 80s one or two friends having alpines and coveting the unaffordable for us Tiger. I met the group of enthuisiasts and the gentleman who owns the Tiger has had it for many years. He was nice enough to remark on the E39 and said he once had one. I suspect your friend's car is one of the last few with the 289 V8. Many have been reimported to the UK from America where most went and converted to RHD. Alpines and Tigers are the opposite to E39s. The Tiger got rack and pinion steering so as to fit a V8 engine, wheras the Alpine with a 4 cyl engine had recirculating ball. E39 V8s don't have rack and pinion so as to fit a V8. Lovely Sunbeam anyway in a lovely colour. Edited July 21, 2023 by Dbcrd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flandy Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Given the crank centreline is the same height on 6 and 8 cyl cars, I'm sure BMW could have configured the 8 cyl sump to accomodate the steering rack, just like it did for the 6 cyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norseman Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 My mate's Tiger is a '65 & was also imported back into the UK in the 'eighties when it too was converted to RHD. He fitted PAS from a Mazda, probably the only one (certainly in the UK) to be so adapted. Engine is a 305 ci & the car has been recently fitted with a custom built alloy radiator as keeping the lump cool, especially in summer traffic, is a perennial problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 8 hours ago, norseman said: My mate's Tiger is a '65 & was also imported back into the UK in the 'eighties when it too was converted to RHD. He fitted PAS from a Mazda, probably the only one (certainly in the UK) to be so adapted. Engine is a 305 ci & the car has been recently fitted with a custom built alloy radiator as keeping the lump cool, especially in summer traffic, is a perennial problem. Most Tigers from Rootes group factory in Coventry were Ford 260. In the last year of manufacture a few hundred 289s were made. People have made 305s using a 289 block and 302 internals so suggests an engine swap. Interestingly the gentleman with the red 260 said there are about 300 in the UK, many reimported from the US. Probably more then than E39 530i Sport Tourings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norseman Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Dbcrd said: Most Tigers from Rootes group factory in Coventry were Ford 260. In the last year of manufacture a few hundred 289s were made. People have made 305s using a 289 block and 302 internals so suggests an engine swap. Interestingly the gentleman with the red 260 said there are about 300 in the UK, many reimported from the US. Probably more then than E39 530i Sport Tourings GT40 crated engine I believe, not sure where the 5 sp. 'box originated from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 22/07/2023 at 22:35, norseman said: GT40 crated engine I believe, not sure where the 5 sp. 'box originated from. GT40 had various engjnes nearest to 305 being 302. This one is interesting: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.motortrend.com/features/mdmp-0512-1964-sunbeam-tiger/amp/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfan Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Surrey to Exeter and back today to pick up my Aunt for a visit - she normally uses the trains but they are still striking so not this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Gave it an overdue wash and wax which reminded me how much i like it so treated it to some love - think i'm going to invest in some paint and keep it a while longer. Fitted new tailgate and glass struts! Also used my chassis ears to diagnose the suspension clonk, ignore the rusty hub, now cleaned - washed car yesterday - connected microphones to TCA's, ARB, droplink, damper and TRE and went for a drive. You can hear clonk normally so with headphones you listen to each source in turn to isolate the component - bingo drop links - assumed it would be as TCAs, dampers and top mounts are pretty recent. Tested the top mount anyway with the bounce test. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Drop links replaced, 193k and clonk free 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck88 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) Replaced the drivers door lock actuator.... And fixed both the A Pillar trim fabric that had fallen off I'm guessing due to age and the heat we've had this year... took them out and used contact spray adhesive. Edited September 4, 2023 by Starbuck88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Ooh top tint. Fancy 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 8 hours ago, Starbuck88 said: Replaced the drivers door lock actuator.... And fixed both the A Pillar trim fabric that had fallen off I'm guessing due to age and the heat we've had this year... took them out and used contact spray adhesive. What a coincidence. I've been meaning to do mine for over a year. The driver's side is much worse. Finally got around to doing that side yesterday morning. You made a much tidier job of yours than I did of mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfan Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Replaced one of the centre caps for the 19" Alpina alloys. One of mine had become deformed sometime over the years and I always wanted to replace it with a straight one - you have to swap the rotating centre cap mechanism and the lock over but it looks a lot better now. I've kept the old one - I might pop it in the oven to see if I can soften it just enough to straighten it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 MoT time - passed with no advisories. Not bad for 231.493 miles! I fixed one of the Tailgate LED sidelights beforehand, I'll post that separately as it involved a Dremel, a soldering iron and some two pack epoxy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad_b10v8 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Made a custom crate to make the most out of the space at the back of the boot. It's entirely out of scrap (mix of plywood, mdf and pallet boards), no expense spared...🤣, It's as big as possible whilst still able to wiggle out of the boot. Now all the breakdown/emergency supplies, tyre inflator, spare bulbs, fault scanner, jump leads, troller jack, top-up fluids etc etc are contained and not destructively mingling with the shopping on the way home. The mad thing is how rarely I've needed anything over the years for my own cars but rescued enough friends and strangers to want it all in there juuuust in case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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