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Wow. That is a seriously well prepped car!
I make E23 parts.
09/1983 745i (stolen spring '13 around Houston, TX Achatgruen on nutria buffalo. 8481080)
10/1984 745i
11/1984 745i
11/1984 735i (10:1-265/6)
Ford, MB, and GM round out the pack.
Does not call wheels rims
That one is rough Dave! Good to see you are still in the mix.
alpinweiß on anthrazit buffalo 1984 745i, 2014 Fiesta ST, 1984 635csi 1986 635csi 1987 L6 1999 M coupe 2002 M3 1995 325i 1976 2002, 2001 996 TT 1994 850 T5 wagon 1998 GTi VR6 1983 scirocco
ElGuappo
Well that's...interesting...
--Jay3->Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc
84 €735i manual, 88 528e/i
Motronic 1 and 1.3 wiring
Transmission & Diff gearing sheet
FASTEN SEAT BELTS
Looks like a fun beater.
Function over form (I guess)
Last edited by XAlt; 08-14-2017 at 05:45 PM.
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That's a chunk of eBay silicone hose, with the ICV jammed into it. It's still using the original 735i 059 DME and a rising-rate FPR. No doubt it's been chipped for the M106 parts. There's more than a little redneck engineering going on there, but it runs surprisingly well once it's warmed up.Originally Posted by kojo96
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Thanks for the welcome back! I'll be sharing more as I explore it. This one is like an archaeological site, it takes a lot of digging to find the treasure. These cars really are rugged - despite all the abuse this poor old POS has seen the doors still close with a solid thunk. If the rust hasn't bitten too deep I might beat it all winter instead of parting it out immediately. The next week or two will decide this car's fate.
Last edited by DesktopDave; 08-14-2017 at 08:42 PM.
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More good news! I pulled the DME to see if it had a reputable chip installed. It did! Feast your eyes:
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That's a TCD chip! I'm off to get me some documentation...
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In other good news, I'm sure the block is an M106. The only M30 parts from the original 735i are the chipped 059 DME, the engine wiring harness, and most likely the AFM. The radiator is a normal E23 unit too.
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The E23 gave up a few more parts to the E24, but it was worth the fuss. After the last ride I got a 1444 "all clear" code for the first time ever.
Alas, it's a temporary situation. I just tossed that engine in the car to get around for the summer. The compression is low and I suspect that engine has carbonized rings along with weak valve seals. I'll get the head redone over the winter and attempt new rings if required. I've heard good things about Valvoline MaxLife High Mileage semi-synth, might give that a try to see if I can't squeeze a few more miles out of this old lump.
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