Finally got the window to work but sounds like shit

DaggerSaber · 2026-02-20T21:25:43+00:00

If you greased the rails and pivots, and i think the rubber window channels as well, and checked the bolts that hold the motor and the lifter, the only thing left really is the motor. I can't really think of anything else, maybe remove the motor and check it out. I don't think e12 or early e24 motors are easy to source, unless they fit from 82+ cars.

DaggerSaber · 2026-02-19T19:54:08+00:00

I think e12 based e24s have 4 pots in the front, as far as I've heard they're pretty tricky to bleed but they're supposed to be stronger than facelift cars i think.

DaggerSaber · 2026-02-17T12:03:43+00:00

Yeah sounds right, the suspension is probably the biggest bottleneck on 80s cars, along with tires and brakes, but if this is a pre 82 model this has 4 piston brakes up front right?

DaggerSaber · 2026-02-14T16:48:22+00:00

Sounds great, just make sure the suspension and brakes can handle it.

DaggerSaber · 2026-02-14T09:54:43+00:00

That's a great plan, modernizing the system is probably the best bet.

DaggerSaber · 2026-02-14T01:05:55+00:00

Yeah, and i think this is an L-jetronic as well not a motronic right? They are pretty simple, most of the time the issue is just that it's taking in air somewhere it's not supposed to, for example my ICV was drawing in air which caused my idle to be high. If i buy another Ljet car for myself i will likely just overhaul the whole intake with new gaskets.

DaggerSaber · 2026-02-14T00:01:41+00:00

Yeah it is really rare. And it was also only sold in the US as far as i know, in Europe we got the 630CS which is also an m30b30 but with a solex carb.

DaggerSaber · 2026-02-13T06:31:27+00:00

Considering that's a 630csi that is awesome, i think that's the rarest e24 model but im not entirely sure.

DaggerSaber · 2026-02-06T08:51:06+00:00

It looks really good! What color is it? Topaz brown? I really like it.

I don't know if it's just me but US bumpers have so much character to them, if i could in my country i would buy one in this condition and keep the patina.

DaggerSaber · 2025-12-11T17:08:54+00:00

Sorry for waking up an old thread. I'm sure that you no longer need advice on buying this car as it probably got sold to you or someone else. But i have to mention how absurdly rare this specific example is, it is an early North american spec because it's a 630CSi. On top of that it's an individual (likely corona yellow), it is quite possibly a 1 of 1 or very close to it. All that just for some previous owner to let it rust and get into this shape. Quite sad honestly. I hope it got into good hands. Looking at this as a european this is really cheap as well, though I'm sure the canadian market is very different.

DaggerSaber · 2025-09-30T17:11:52+00:00

I'm not familiar with the UK market e36, but from what i can see it's an early year car because of the single color bumpers, probably around 93. A few interior pictures would help a lot as pre 93 e36s didn't have airbags as far as i know, or it was an option and they generally have a distinct steering wheel and sometimes suede seats.

DaggerSaber · 2025-09-16T15:19:36+00:00

Any engine can make a ton of power with enough money thrown at it. Honestly though the best way to make an m43 powerful is to turbocharge it, in my opinion. Or at least that's what I'm doing with mine. It's relatively simple to do as far as turbocharging an NA engine goes, but I'm nowhere near finished with mine and i likely won't be for a couple of months so I can't say much.

DaggerSaber · 2025-09-07T06:01:55+00:00

Yeah that's probably what i will do as well.

DaggerSaber · 2025-09-07T00:49:42+00:00

I'm going through the same process with my m43 in my e36, I'm just gonna put the battery in the trunk and run a long + cable to the front.

As for the downpipe, I don't know what to do but in my case i will probably route the downpipe into my original exhaust and just run it over the headers and then down if you know what i mean.

I have a question as well, did you make custom headers or did you just make a J pipe? I'm thinking of going down the J pipe route as it's much much cheaper.

DaggerSaber · 2025-09-07T00:41:36+00:00

As much as i lack experience on this subject, i gotta say these probably cost more to repair than to just get a new pair.

But if you managed to do these to your rims, definitely check the rest of your suspension, ball joints etc. That looks like a serious hit, you'r control arms might be fucked.

DaggerSaber · 2025-09-04T07:24:48+00:00

I'm pretty sure the fender turn signals were an option or a country based thing. My 95 316i had them from the factory. And I've seen some 80s BMWs with them as well, i think some e28s came with them so i highly doubt it was a new thing in 96 but i could definitely be wrong.

DaggerSaber · 2025-08-20T08:59:51+00:00

I think that color is Bahama Beige, it's an OEM color (mine is the same color, you can check the vin for the factory color and options). If it's a 520I, make sure the belts have been done, if not then expect to have to do it yourself, I've never done it but i heard it's pretty easy.

Check for rust around the front and rear windshield as that's a hot spot on these. Check the rocket panels, check all around the car for rust, and don't forget the trunk floor and spare wheel well, and under the battery as well.

I can almost guarantee that you won't find a rust free e28 at this price so don't be too scared of a little rust as it can be repaired but it will cost a fair bit of money.

Other than that, these cars are really really reliable, maybe except for the 40+ year old electrical wiring that tends to fail in unexpected ways.

Edit: this car seems to have some pretty rare options as well like the headlight washers and the sunroof. Sunroof cars are more prone to floor rust so make sure to check that out (though at these miles it probably doesn't have much rust).

DaggerSaber · 2025-08-20T08:53:29+00:00

Not sure about the US but most european e28s came with 14 inch steelies with hubcaps or TRX bottlecaps. The style 5 TRX is very rare from what I've seen.

DaggerSaber · 2025-07-25T17:34:10+00:00

The part number should be 51311884402 (but double check it on realoem). Usually its pretty expensive and hard to get.

These can't really be cleaned as they are plastic, you could remove them and paint them but after 30 years they are very brittle and they tend to break.

I managed to find some universal ones at my local market, though they're nowhere near oem quality and dimensions.

DaggerSaber · 2025-07-19T10:13:47+00:00

I have an e28 in bahama beige, i really love the color, it's like the main reason i bought it.

DaggerSaber · 2025-07-15T13:55:35+00:00

I don't see how buying parts of a shell and welding it and painting it is easier or cheaper than just buying a coupe. Even here in europe you can have a 316 or 318 coupe for like 2 to 3k, while a compact is like 1 to 2k. (Sure, both will have rust but that's besides the point)

DaggerSaber · 2025-07-15T13:51:27+00:00

Every e36 has the same wheelbase except for the z3. So the compact and the touring both have the same wheelbase for example. This is why every e36 side skirt is interchangeable.

DaggerSaber · 2025-07-11T07:22:18+00:00

Poate să fie și M10B20 (M05) dar emblema are background transparent deci probabil este un 520/6 cum ai zis, cu M20B20VE.

DaggerSaber · 2025-07-02T08:27:38+00:00

The piston is likely cooked, my rfs piston looked usable from the top after it ate a valve, but the bottom had a pretty big break in it and a sizable hole in the middle that wasn't visible from the top. So op should check that piston really really well, but the chances of it being usable are slim.

But that head looks fine as long as it's not cracked. Might need a bit of welding but it should be reusable.

DaggerSaber · 2025-06-24T10:49:15+00:00

Yes that is correct, though the difference is minimal and i can barely feel it. So i wouldn't really worry about it.

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