What did you do to your E28 today?

[MicahO]

It has been a busy and productive couple of e28 weekends. The whole cooling system is swapped out, down to the shiny new hose clamps. (Almost, I did not replace the radiator.) With all of the cooling and the intake out of the way I went after fuel lines and throttle/cruise cables, and belts, and a lot of cleaning. And a new washer reservoir to match the new caps that TurboChris brought in. The thin gasket on the back of the cam tray was swapped a couple of weeks ago. Going after the shifter and tranny and motor mounts this weekend. The old original exhaust is gone from the car and new components will soon be installed.

That 800mm AC belt is a lot of fun. After removing the mounting/adjustment bracket and still being unable to remove the old one, I cut it off. Then I came in and read this thread and realized that it was going to be tough fitting the new 800 belt back on there. But curiosity got the better of me, so I went out there and tried successfully to put the 800mm belt on. DOH! Yes I got it installed - without putting the other two belts on first, and without first reinstalling the mounting/adjustment bracket on the compressor. So I cut off the new one, and will order an easier-to-fit 810 soon.

[1st 5er]

If there's help, I like the screwdriver / bump method.
Disconnect the coil first though (of course you knew that).
By yourself, screwdriver / ratchet is the only way.
I normally don't loosen the alternator or power steering bolts either.
The a/c yes.

My experience is the 800 X13 has the a/c tensioning bar rubbing the harmonic balancer.

[nik77356]

Replaced the power steering pump this last weekend because it was growling and the noise didn't go away. Replaced the P/S filter yesterday and no more noise at all. Going to replace the steering idler arm today, and maybe start on putting my good radio in the car.

[davintosh]

Last night after dinner my middle son (who daily drives the 528, and has communicated interest in buying it but hasn't actually committed to buying it ) mentioned that he heard some strange clunking and grinding going on from the left rear wheel, so I took it for a drive, and confirmed what he described. So I dragged him away from the TV and we jacked up the rear end & pulled the left rear wheel to have a look at things. The problem was pretty easy to spot; one of the bolts holding the brake caliper to the TA was missing, the other was loose, and there was a chunk missing from one of the brake pads. Grand.

He's in an auto shop class at school, and the instructor encourages the students to bring their personal cars in to work on things. The parking brake has been needing adjusting, and I haven't been quick to jump on that project, so a couple of weeks ago he took on the task in class, and was quite proud of getting it done. But apparently he needs to work on his followthrough and make sure that things are buttoned up properly. This is the second time he's worked on the car in class where an issue with loose fasteners has come up later. The first time it was wheel lug bolts; I came home one day to find a lug bolt laying in the driveway, and noticed it came from one of the eta's wheels. Three others were loose enough that I could turn them by hand. He and I had some quality time with a jack and a torque wrench that evening. Then last night... With the chunk missing from the brake pad, I decided a quick brake pad R&R on both wheels was in order. In the dark. In the driveway, In 10° weather. I sure hope that experience will leave a lasting impression on him.

But I'm left wondering whether I should bring this incident up with his shop teacher. I realize the guy can't be looking over the shoulder and checking the work of every kid that brings a car in to work on, but I really don't want the job of double-checking the kid's work after the fact, and I really, really don't want the job of picking up the pieces after a wreck caused by him failing to put things back together properly. And I would imagine the school would be scared to death of a liability lawsuit resulting from a car that had been worked on in shop class...

[rmiddendorf]

Last night after dinner my middle son (who daily drives the 528, and has communicated interest in buying it but hasn't actually committed to buying it ) mentioned that he heard some strange clunking and grinding going on from the left rear wheel, so I took it for a drive, and confirmed what he described. So I dragged him away from the TV and we jacked up the rear end & pulled the left rear wheel to have a look at things. The problem was pretty easy to spot; one of the bolts holding the brake caliper to the TA was missing, the other was loose, and there was a chunk missing from one of the brake pads. Grand.

He's in an auto shop class at school, and the instructor encourages the students to bring their personal cars in to work on things. The parking brake has been needing adjusting, and I haven't been quick to jump on that project, so a couple of weeks ago he took on the task in class, and was quite proud of getting it done. But apparently he needs to work on his followthrough and make sure that things are buttoned up properly. This is the second time he's worked on the car in class where an issue with loose fasteners has come up later. The first time it was wheel lug bolts; I came home one day to find a lug bolt laying in the driveway, and noticed it came from one of the eta's wheels. Three others were loose enough that I could turn them by hand. He and I had some quality time with a jack and a torque wrench that evening. Then last night... With the chunk missing from the brake pad, I decided a quick brake pad R&R on both wheels was in order. In the dark. In the driveway, In 10° weather. I sure hope that experience will leave a lasting impression on him.

But I'm left wondering whether I should bring this incident up with his shop teacher. I realize the guy can't be looking over the shoulder and checking the work of every kid that brings a car in to work on, but I really don't want the job of double-checking the kid's work after the fact, and I really, really don't want the job of picking up the pieces after a wreck caused by him failing to put things back together properly. And I would imagine the school would be scared to death of a liability lawsuit resulting from a car that had been worked on in shop class...

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Dave- you have to bring that up. I'd try to do it in person and soon. There's an obligation to the safety of the kids to discuss the importance of properly tightening fastners.

[1st 5er]

Last night after dinner my middle son (who daily drives the 528, and has communicated interest in buying it but hasn't actually committed to buying it ) mentioned that he heard some strange clunking and grinding going on from the left rear wheel, so I took it for a drive, and confirmed what he described. So I dragged him away from the TV and we jacked up the rear end & pulled the left rear wheel to have a look at things. The problem was pretty easy to spot; one of the bolts holding the brake caliper to the TA was missing, the other was loose, and there was a chunk missing from one of the brake pads. Grand.

He's in an auto shop class at school, and the instructor encourages the students to bring their personal cars in to work on things. The parking brake has been needing adjusting, and I haven't been quick to jump on that project, so a couple of weeks ago he took on the task in class, and was quite proud of getting it done. But apparently he needs to work on his followthrough and make sure that things are buttoned up properly. This is the second time he's worked on the car in class where an issue with loose fasteners has come up later. The first time it was wheel lug bolts; I came home one day to find a lug bolt laying in the driveway, and noticed it came from one of the eta's wheels. Three others were loose enough that I could turn them by hand. He and I had some quality time with a jack and a torque wrench that evening. Then last night... With the chunk missing from the brake pad, I decided a quick brake pad R&R on both wheels was in order. In the dark. In the driveway, In 10° weather. I sure hope that experience will leave a lasting impression on him.

But I'm left wondering whether I should bring this incident up with his shop teacher. I realize the guy can't be looking over the shoulder and checking the work of every kid that brings a car in to work on, but I really don't want the job of double-checking the kid's work after the fact, and I really, really don't want the job of picking up the pieces after a wreck caused by him failing to put things back together properly. And I would imagine the school would be scared to death of a liability lawsuit resulting from a car that had been worked on in shop class...

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Dave- you have to bring that up. I'd try to do it in person and soon. There's an obligation to the safety of the kids to discuss the importance of properly tightening fastners.

Agree.

[grey ghost]

Radiator, alternator belt and PS belt.
And yes, another used radiator.....

[Mark 88/M5 Houston]

Last night after dinner my middle son (who daily drives the 528, and has communicated interest in buying it but hasn't actually committed to buying it ) mentioned that he heard some strange clunking and grinding going on from the left rear wheel, so I took it for a drive, and confirmed what he described. So I dragged him away from the TV and we jacked up the rear end & pulled the left rear wheel to have a look at things. The problem was pretty easy to spot; one of the bolts holding the brake caliper to the TA was missing, the other was loose, and there was a chunk missing from one of the brake pads. Grand.

He's in an auto shop class at school, and the instructor encourages the students to bring their personal cars in to work on things. The parking brake has been needing adjusting, and I haven't been quick to jump on that project, so a couple of weeks ago he took on the task in class, and was quite proud of getting it done. But apparently he needs to work on his followthrough and make sure that things are buttoned up properly. This is the second time he's worked on the car in class where an issue with loose fasteners has come up later. The first time it was wheel lug bolts; I came home one day to find a lug bolt laying in the driveway, and noticed it came from one of the eta's wheels. Three others were loose enough that I could turn them by hand. He and I had some quality time with a jack and a torque wrench that evening. Then last night... With the chunk missing from the brake pad, I decided a quick brake pad R&R on both wheels was in order. In the dark. In the driveway, In 10° weather. I sure hope that experience will leave a lasting impression on him.

But I'm left wondering whether I should bring this incident up with his shop teacher. I realize the guy can't be looking over the shoulder and checking the work of every kid that brings a car in to work on, but I really don't want the job of double-checking the kid's work after the fact, and I really, really don't want the job of picking up the pieces after a wreck caused by him failing to put things back together properly. And I would imagine the school would be scared to death of a liability lawsuit resulting from a car that had been worked on in shop class...

I'd definitely have a chat with the instructor after two incidents of fasteners not torqued properly.

[1st 5er]

Not to, but from, my E28's.

Sold an anthracite carpet set.

Took an aftermnarket "hot air intake" in trade +ca$h for a factory "cold air intake".
Couldn't leave the donor car non-running.

Swapped a very good black comfort interior + ca$h for a pretty ratty cardinal comfort interior.

Busy Saturday, that finished with a trip to Goode Company and a return home for a good movie.

[MicahO]

Installed a new shifter of the Underground variety. The rotating clip on the front of the carrier was fun. Bent two screwdrivers there. Then bent one of them back before I found another way. Their noted "Pry, Pry again" was NOT going to do the trick. Similarly, the removal of the plastic cup was NOT a "just rotate it out" thing, but more of a "break-chunks-of-plastic-off-until-the-shifter-lever-comes-free" thing.

Feels good though! Just waiting for a new rubber boot to button it up.....That old rubber boot was a MESS!

[ldsbeaker]

finished vacuum brake swap.

Brakes great!

[SD45T-2]

Push it outside,because the new e38 gets all the attention.


Dont worry,The Car came back in just before dark. The e38 stays outside.

[Sterling]

Took it to the track with my brothers m5 and thrashed it.

[jimoreno]

Last night I helped the paint guy install the freshly painted front M-Tech spoiler to the freshly painted car. Installed front and rear bumper surrounds. Installed a new trunk gasket and all trunk carpet materials (even put the spare back where it belongs!). Today they are coating the freshly polished bumpers with this product Metal Protect http://www.eastwood.com/ew-metaprotect- ... rosol.html to prevent oxidation and installing them. Left is one good wash and one final polish and I'll have the car back!

[rmiddendorf]

Installed a new trunk gasket...

What glue did you use?

[nik77356]

Changed the oil and adjusted the valves. Didn't make much difference in valvetrain noise though. Banjo bolts are tight too, but not crushing the spray bar. The M30 in my E32 was never this loud, I can't figure out what gives.

[grey ghost]

Oil change yesterday.
Worked on the car audio today. I think I have it figured out.

[jimoreno]

The guy had a contact cement that was industrial grade and was red in color. It smelled like the other brownish looking ones that I've seen but it was just red. Nothing like pushing down on that new trunk gasket! He was installing the bumpers yesterday and I gave him most of the door bright work new to replace it. Let's see if I get it tomorrow! I have to give it a good interior clean (need to have the carpet steam cleaned) and clean and treat the leather. And then vinylex on all dash, doors and black surfaces.
Then take lots of pictures and post them here!

[Xenocide]

Oil change, also I swapped the terrible distributor cap with a slightly less terrible one. No change in the terrible idle

It's difficult to want to spend 80 bucks on a new cap and rotor only to never use it again when I get MS2 going. All I really need to do is order the plug wire kit and mount the coil packs. School is kicking my ass this semester, I'll get around to it eventually.

[Karl Grau]

Checked the RSs for trueness before refinishing.

[RoyW]

Big day in the barn, especially with a friend's help. Did the following:

- replaced passenger side rear window (which was badly scratched) in M5
- replaced over-flow tank (which was yellow with age... nice new white one now!) in M5
- didn't do the fan clutch, as planned, in the Alpina B7 because we discovered that the radiator has to come out (no room otherwise), and we didn't have what we needed to do a system flush while we were at it. Delayed until April.
- replaced leaky valve cover gasket in the M6
- installed performance chip in ECU in the M6
- repaired passenger side seat back so it would come forward when the lever was lifted. Needed a "C" clip to hold wire on post on the inside pivot mechanism.

Also did front brake pads in my daughter's Toyota Highlander.

All-in-all a good day!!

-RoyW

[rmiddendorf]

Big day in the barn, especially with a friend's help. Did the following:

- replaced passenger side rear window (which was badly scratched) in M5
- replaced over-flow tank (which was yellow with age... nice new white one now!) in M5
- didn't do the fan clutch, as planned, in the Alpina B7 because we discovered that the radiator has to come out (no room otherwise), and we didn't have what we needed to do a system flush while we were at it. Delayed until April.
- replaced leaky valve cover gasket in the M6
- installed performance chip in ECU in the M6
- repaired passenger side seat back so it would come forward when the lever was lifted. Needed a "C" clip to hold wire on post on the inside pivot mechanism.

Also did front brake pads in my daughter's Toyota Highlander.

All-in-all a good day!!

-RoyW

Wow Roy- that was a good day!

[1st 5er]

Drove Snob round-trip to B/CS tonight. 27.4 MPG, but need to get new tires.

[gfoto]

Bought fog lights, tailights, rear bumper and original Bavaria C radio....

[shagrath]

88- wash

85- (since I bought) oil change, fog light lens, front corner marker lens, glovebox (bracket as well), HVAC slider repair, t/s lighting issue in the cluster, shift knob emblem. trunk emblem replacement (and 528e stuck back on), front seat backing repair, lighted window switches, headlight switch panel replacement.

Today: cleanup and wash, vac, replace grommets on pass. side c pillar vent. Fiddle with driver side window switch again.

[grey ghost]

Trunk weather strip....
Found a new one on a car in a yard. I wasn't even glued down.

[davintosh]

... I wasn't even glued down.

Whew! Good thing, that!

Didn't do much of anything with the e28, except for scraping the frozen slush off of it this morning so we could move it off the street & out of the way of the snowplows. It's still winter, and I'm still in SD.

[fido]

Replaced my AFM. Fixed a laggy acceleration.

[nik77356]

Re-adjusted the valves (because I had an idiot moment doing it the first time) and finally got the new head unit all wired in using the write-up in the tech talk section.

[freetoride]

Decided to tackle my super fast turn signals. I found that the prongs were corroded in the signal lights and carefully cleaned them and broke one trying to give it a little twist. Ordered a new set from Pelican.