The 7 Series E23 Forum

Parting out 1984 733i - bimmerpartsnw 2008-04-16 23:51:44 (112 views)
- Please let us know the last 7 digits of the car's VIN (nt) - phathome 2008-04-29 03:37:00 (57 views)
- Re: Parting out 1984 733i - zack01gc 2008-04-17 10:53:02 (65 views)
- Im looking for an Alternator pulley, but I'll take - wabiker 2008-04-17 10:21:39 (87 views)
  - Re: Im looking for an Alternator pulley, but I'll take - UNCGQ 2008-04-28 21:47:42 (68 views)

15 second start...then kill 1984 733i (pic) - weierj80 2008-04-13 17:38:50 (219 views)
- update: 15 second start...then kill 1984 733i (pic) - weierj80 2008-04-13 19:12:54 (162 views)
  - Maybe some pics to help- (pic) - stevebu 2008-04-13 20:33:59 (153 views)
    - Re: Maybe some pics to help- - weierj80 2008-04-15 11:04:05 (73 views)
    - Re: Maybe some pics to help- - weierj80 2008-04-15 09:59:32 (76 views)
    - And the all important main relay- (pic) - stevebu 2008-04-13 20:38:08 (125 views)
      - I give up... - weierj80 2008-04-20 18:22:18 (68 views)
        
        Take a day off and don't think about it-seriously. - stevebu 2008-04-20 21:46:55 (73 views)
        
        Re: Take a day off and don't think about it-seriously. - weierj80 2008-04-20 22:50:56 (58 views)
        
        The latest bit. - weierj80 2008-04-27 15:42:59 (69 views)
        
        Re: The latest bit, correction. - weierj80 2008-04-27 16:01:38 (63 views)
        
        This is how the 83 I have is: - stevebu 2008-04-28 16:19:48 (61 views)
  - im not positive, but i think it is the valve for the (url) - goms187 2008-04-13 19:25:09 (106 views)
    - Re: im not positive, but i think it is the valve for the - weierj80 2008-04-13 19:35:42 (76 views)
      - no dice - weierj80 2008-04-13 20:11:20 (79 views)
        
        Re: no dice - goms187 2008-04-13 20:37:56 (75 views)
        
        Re: no dice - weierj80 2008-04-13 23:46:12 (70 views)

My Differential Project with instructions and photos (pic) - ejonesie22 2008-04-11 15:19:04 (659 views)
- Question... - mofinco 2008-04-14 00:22:32 (135 views)
  - Re: Question... - ejonesie22 2008-04-14 16:32:14 (113 views)
    - Re: Question... - mofinco 2008-04-14 20:05:04 (130 views)
      - Ok, here is what I found... - ejonesie22 2008-04-21 09:47:49 (108 views)
        
        That's GREAT! - mofinco 2008-04-22 14:43:57 (102 views)
        
        Re: That's GREAT! - ejonesie22 2008-04-25 16:33:29 (88 views)
        
        No doubt... - mofinco 2008-04-28 00:42:59 (91 views)
  - What are you doing with the 3.46? (nt) - demet 2008-04-14 08:59:38 (112 views)
    - Re: What are you doing with the 3.46? - mofinco 2008-04-14 20:06:39 (120 views)
- Nice write-up, Evan, Here are a couple more points - kff 2008-04-12 18:29:40 (123 views)
  - Yes. I should have pointed out it was my North American 733i I did this on... - ejonesie22 2008-04-12 20:16:49 (127 views)
- Good info. - demet 2008-04-11 18:09:55 (94 views)
  - Its a permetex gasket dressing that comes in twist stick tube. - ejonesie22 2008-04-11 18:16:28 (114 views)
    - Is a sealer necessary? - stevebu 2008-04-27 07:49:37 (86 views)

an e23 B10 resurection - mrb10 2008-04-18 03:44:47 (155 views)
- See if the trans switch is hooked up. - demet 2008-04-18 10:38:39 (85 views)
  - one question over this demet - mrb10 2008-04-19 14:01:33 (64 views)
    - Yes, you get sport mode. - demet 2008-04-19 15:21:25 (59 views)
      - Thanks, I've removed the switch and replaced it with another - mrb10 2008-04-20 13:55:09 (60 views)
        
        I've replaced the switch and it now defaults to E! - mrb10 2008-04-26 14:39:16 (60 views)
        
        I believe that's good, right? (nt) - demet 2008-04-26 17:17:27 (61 views)
        
        I think so, I started it up after its 12mths layoff - mrb10 2008-04-27 17:07:02 (58 views)
        
        Drive it round the yard to make sure. Seems you have fixed it (nt) - phathome 2008-04-27 17:53:40 (50 views)
- I don't know much about the automatics hope others can help. - kff 2008-04-18 10:04:44 (77 views)
  - yep, all the rear lights work, - mrb10 2008-04-18 15:04:03 (64 views)
    - well the interior is now complete - mrb10 2008-04-19 13:58:50 (73 views)
      - the interior as it stands now! (pic) - mrb10 2008-04-20 15:38:28 (198 views)
        
        Got to love that red leather. I'm very jealous (nt) - philipuk 2008-04-21 03:57:17 (67 views)
        lastly the B10 all complete (pic) - mrb10 2008-04-20 15:43:28 (178 views)
        
        The Lapis Blau will look awesome when cut back and mopped (nt) - philipuk 2008-04-21 03:55:53 (61 views)
        
        I've cut it back and polished the front before it was stored - mrb10 2008-04-21 08:04:10 (70 views)
        
        Re: I've cut it back and polished the front before it was stored - hossomat 2008-04-23 12:35:09 (66 views)
        
        Re: I've cut it back and polished the front before it was stored - hossomat 2008-04-24 05:03:47 (70 views)
        What did your interior refurb consist of Christian? (nt) - philipuk 2008-04-24 03:08:53 (60 views)
        
        Re: What did your interior refurb consist of Christian? (long) (pic) - hossomat 2008-04-24 04:49:52 (142 views)
        
        excellent results Christian. love what you've done - phathome 2008-04-24 15:12:23 (61 views)
        the original trim. - mrb10 2008-04-24 08:16:01 (66 views)
        
        and the old cream leather will live on in my E23 :-) (nt) - philipuk 2008-04-24 11:01:08 (63 views)

soft brake pedal on start up? - goms187 2008-04-16 20:32:14 (99 views)
- ok so now the brake light comes on sometimes - goms187 2008-04-21 20:40:02 (75 views)
  - oh and the brake fluid level hasnt changed, and - goms187 2008-04-21 20:41:55 (61 views)
    - oh and it is non abs - goms187 2008-04-21 21:06:01 (61 views)
      - Do a search on brake pressure accumulator or (url) - kff 2008-04-22 00:41:08 (78 views)
        
        Re: Do a search on brake pressure accumulator or - goms187 2008-04-22 08:28:16 (64 views)
        
        Have you done the pedal test for the bomb? If you have the bomb off you can - Roy In GA 2008-04-23 21:50:55 (65 views)
        
        Re: Have you done the pedal test for the bomb? If you have the bomb off you can - goms187 2008-04-24 22:25:16 (57 views)
        
        ???? - goms187 2008-04-26 17:42:01 (58 views)
        
        nevermind, found a post wtih a pic of it but mine is in more pieces (url) - goms187 2008-04-26 18:17:44 (71 views)
        
        I know where you can get one- - stevebu 2008-04-27 07:44:03 (70 views)
        
        Re: I know where you can get one- - goms187 2008-04-27 11:20:14 (51 views)
- Re: soft brake pedal on start up? - Hitmanx 2008-04-17 01:00:42 (69 views)

roof liner replacement - cambridge 2008-04-21 22:44:06 (101 views)
- Other questions... - cambridge 2008-04-25 18:42:52 (76 views)
- Re: roof liner replacement - hossomat 2008-04-23 12:28:00 (93 views)
  - How much $$$ was it...??? (nt) - wabiker 2008-04-25 18:42:35 (73 views)
    - Re: How much $$$ was it...??? - hossomat 2008-04-27 05:30:49 (40 views)
  - leather roof liner idea - cambridge 2008-04-25 18:21:38 (73 views)
  - Leather headlining like a Rolls-Royce. that is cool - philipuk 2008-04-24 03:12:41 (102 views)

actuator hose fitting - brkngmd 2008-04-18 23:29:19 (87 views)
- Some comments. (pic) - demet 2008-04-19 13:41:33 (125 views)
  - Re: Some comments. - brkngmd 2008-04-19 21:40:49 (68 views)
    - Haven't seen an a/c relay by the fuse box. (pic) - demet 2008-04-20 20:21:04 (123 views)
      - Re: Haven't seen an a/c relay by the fuse box. - brkngmd 2008-04-26 17:13:25 (58 views)
        
        Here's what is by the fuse box... - demet 2008-04-26 17:44:03 (65 views)
        
        Re: Here's what is by the fuse box... - brkngmd 2008-04-27 00:47:25 (60 views)

745i turbo - my406cid 2008-04-20 00:10:54 (134 views)
- Here's what I have. (pic) - demet 2008-04-20 13:41:09 (224 views)
  - Re: Here's what I have. - my406cid 2008-04-23 09:18:25 (73 views)
    - Re: Here's what I have. - Hitmanx 2008-04-23 23:18:45 (62 views)
      - Re: Here's what I have. - my406cid 2008-04-24 10:23:37 (61 views)
        
        Are we talking the 745 here? - demet 2008-04-24 12:34:55 (63 views)
        
        Re: Are we talking the 745 here? - my406cid 2008-04-24 13:56:19 (69 views)
        
        All 745's had no o2 sensor from factory... - demet 2008-04-24 16:12:02 (70 views)
        
        Re: All 745's had no o2 sensor from factory... - my406cid 2008-04-24 17:00:06 (64 views)
        
        Re: All 745's had no o2 sensor from factory... - Hitmanx 2008-04-25 19:02:00 (68 views)
        
        Re: All 745's had no o2 sensor from factory... - my406cid 2008-04-26 10:31:18 (77 views)
        
        Re: All 745's had no o2 sensor from factory... - Hitmanx 2008-04-26 19:48:40 (57 views)
        
        Johnson Box Info on Scottie's site. (url) - demet 2008-04-24 18:20:03 (67 views)
  - Re: Here's what I have. - my406cid 2008-04-20 17:17:58 (71 views)

Selling my horde of Big Diffs - 210mm LSD in 2.93, 3.07 and 3.91 (url) - Draleu 2008-04-21 16:31:19 (81 views)
- Re: Selling my horde of Big Diffs - 210mm LSD in 2.93, 3.07 and 3.91 - Hitmanx 2008-04-22 23:18:56 (44 views)
  - Re: Selling my horde of Big Diffs - 210mm LSD in 2.93, 3.07 and 3.91 - Draleu 2008-04-23 12:53:02 (63 views)
    - Re: Selling my horde of Big Diffs - 210mm LSD in 2.93, 3.07 and 3.91 - Hitmanx 2008-04-23 23:21:25 (70 views)

A couple 745i / 5-speed questions... - ((((BIGANT)))) 2008-04-21 19:48:08 (99 views)
- Usually run Castrol syntec 20w-50 (pic) (url) - demet 2008-04-22 09:13:07 (175 views)
  - I've good luck with Shell Rotella T Full Synth 0w-40. Very good detergent action - Draleu 2008-04-23 12:47:45 (89 views)
    - Hope that's the CI-4 Rotella T oil and not the CJ-4 oil. - demet 2008-04-23 17:47:43 (63 views)
      - Actullay they are better than CI-4, it is CI-4 plus standard. (url) - Draleu 2008-04-23 17:54:41 (70 views)
  - Thanks Demet.. did notknow that about the oil - ((((BIGANT)))) 2008-04-22 10:41:36 (68 views)
    - Oil filter - I don't trust the Autozone filters - demet 2008-04-22 16:42:04 (78 views)
      - Re: Oil filter - I don't trust the Autozone filters - Hitmanx 2008-04-22 17:56:38 (61 views)
        
        Thanks guys (nt) - ((((BIGANT)))) 2008-04-22 18:35:27 (54 views)
- Re: A couple 745i / 5-speed questions... - Hitmanx 2008-04-21 21:12:52 (83 views)
  - Re: A couple 745i / 5-speed questions - ((((BIGANT)))) 2008-04-21 22:30:44 (74 views)
    - Re: A couple 745i / 5-speed questions - Hitmanx 2008-04-22 04:32:58 (70 views)

Accelerator pedal attachment at floor - grsmonkey 2008-04-22 20:29:31 (62 views)

Never underestimate the power of water and a differential swap update…. - ejonesie22 2008-04-21 14:30:42 (120 views)
- IF ... you had water .... then...... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i & 84 633CSi 2008-04-22 06:51:52 (83 views)
  - I checked both pumps, even though they are only two years old. - ejonesie22 2008-04-22 09:15:48 (76 views)
    - glad your're back on the road runnin strong... (nt) - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i & 84 633CSi 2008-04-22 12:56:41 (57 views)
- Re: Never underestimate the power of water and a differential swap update…. - Draleu 2008-04-21 14:47:22 (82 views)
  - I am of the same mind on that, it will be a negligible change at best... (nt) - ejonesie22 2008-04-21 15:15:12 (66 views)

evaporator options? - cambridge 2008-04-21 22:37:55 (83 views)
- Design constraints limit your choice to stock. - demet 2008-04-22 09:18:34 (75 views)

Working the bugs out of my new 745i - grsmonkey 2008-04-17 21:26:54 (150 views)
- Cutout at 8psi is normal to keep from recycling the engine - Vern 2008-04-18 12:08:55 (103 views)
  - Re: Cutout at 8psi is normal to keep from recycling the engine - grsmonkey 2008-04-18 14:08:51 (88 views)
    - Re: Cutout at 8psi is normal to keep from recycling the engine - strobachyzoo 2008-04-19 11:21:21 (67 views)
      - Fuel quality = 93 octane...that is what the M30 is designed to burn - Vern 2008-04-20 02:46:34 (73 views)
    - Doesn't the boost controller limit boost whenever knock is detected? (pic) - demet 2008-04-18 14:51:52 (157 views)
      - Hmmmm, now I am getting confused...Thanks for posting this, James - Vern 2008-04-20 02:39:31 (82 views)
        
        Re: Hmmmm, now I am getting confused...Thanks for posting this, James - Hitmanx 2008-04-20 20:09:36 (69 views)
      - Check valve vac routing - grsmonkey 2008-04-18 15:50:28 (88 views)
        
        The nipple on the check valve is the vent for boost pressure to bleed off - Vern 2008-04-19 02:21:05 (77 views)
        
        So, maybe my knock box or motronic is faulty - grsmonkey 2008-04-20 22:08:44 (64 views)
        
        Re: Check valve vac routing - Hitmanx 2008-04-18 17:22:18 (77 views)
- Re: Working the bugs out of my new 745i - Hitmanx 2008-04-17 22:44:24 (101 views)
  - Re: Working the bugs out of my new 745i - grsmonkey 2008-04-18 00:00:47 (78 views)
    - Re: Working the bugs out of my new 745i - Hitmanx 2008-04-18 00:17:14 (80 views)
      - Any other ways to check mag valve operation? - grsmonkey 2008-04-19 04:20:13 (77 views)
        
        Re: Any other ways to check mag valve operation? - Hitmanx 2008-04-19 17:58:46 (77 views)
        
        Boost control circuit is irratic - grsmonkey 2008-04-21 19:57:51 (69 views)

New wheels on the 733 (pic) - wabiker 2008-04-19 17:00:21 (220 views)
- Re: New wheels on the 733 (pic) - hec85735i 2008-04-21 10:31:54 (149 views)
- Just realized, - wabiker 2008-04-20 01:45:00 (72 views)
- Looking good! (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-20 00:01:23 (64 views)

weird problems... - dantheman733i 2008-04-10 17:36:40 (125 views)
- ok replaced the alternator, - dantheman733i 2008-04-18 03:09:03 (84 views)
- bypass the ignition switch by jumping the two - kff 2008-04-10 19:56:40 (120 views)
  - found the problem, or i think i did, (pic) - dantheman733i 2008-04-11 02:27:53 (157 views)
    - is this an easy task? - mrb10 2008-04-19 05:44:13 (55 views)
      - i found it to be somwhat easy, - dantheman733i 2008-04-19 21:48:40 (60 views)
    - Starter kill feature. Great when it works. (nt) - demet 2008-04-11 08:30:39 (71 views)
- You can test the voltage at each wire... - demet 2008-04-10 19:54:35 (76 views)
- The only way to test the switch is to drop it out - Vern 2008-04-10 19:45:36 (85 views)
  - I guess I am being compartmental...or just mental... - Vern 2008-04-10 22:19:52 (78 views)

Wet Michigan 7> - jlund 2008-04-10 21:59:10 (82 views)
- Can't be that bad. - demet 2008-04-11 08:36:32 (64 views)
  - Expanding foam? - cambridge 2008-04-19 08:55:53 (53 views)
    - Can be used for big leaks :) - demet 2008-04-19 13:00:37 (52 views)
  - Re:This morning at least 2 gallons of water> - jlund 2008-04-11 11:04:53 (84 views)
    - My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - stevebu 2008-04-11 16:29:12 (85 views)
      - Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - jlund 2008-04-11 18:30:38 (79 views)
        
        Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - hossomat 2008-04-13 06:07:53 (78 views)
        
        Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - brkngmd 2008-04-17 16:22:35 (61 views)
        
        where did you get the gaskets? (nt) - goms187 2008-04-17 19:55:55 (68 views)
        
        Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - goms187 2008-04-13 11:55:59 (70 views)
        
        Re: My trunk leak was from the taillight gasket. - hossomat 2008-04-13 15:21:04 (64 views)
        
        NLA gasket - goms187 2008-04-14 21:56:08 (72 views)
        
        I special ordered mine from BMA last year. - wabiker 2008-04-18 22:41:38 (64 views)

Thermo Valve on my '83 Ljet 745i... WHY? - Hitmanx 2008-04-18 00:46:46 (59 views)
- Pics? - demet 2008-04-18 09:06:10 (62 views)
  - Re: Pics? - Hitmanx 2008-04-18 17:14:05 (60 views)

Shock absorbers. What brand to go ? - robert00 2008-04-16 17:27:22 (97 views)
- I like the Boge TG's- - stevebu 2008-04-17 08:40:46 (76 views)
- Re: Shock absorbers. What brand to go ? - Hitmanx 2008-04-16 23:19:59 (62 views)
- Re: Shock absorbers. What brand to go ? - Hitmanx 2008-04-16 17:41:03 (60 views)
- Re: Shock absorbers. What brand to go ? (pic) - robert00 2008-04-16 17:32:46 (114 views)
  - Hitmanx is correct...just make sure they're purple Bilsteins (nt) - Area52 2008-04-16 20:12:40 (60 views)
    - Re: Hitmanx is correct...just make sure they're purple Bilsteins - robert00 2008-04-17 01:06:05 (85 views)
      - Re: Hitmanx is correct...just make sure they're purple Bilsteins - Hitmanx 2008-04-17 22:24:26 (62 views)
      - I apologize Robert... - Area52 2008-04-17 19:00:23 (67 views)

Just saw this link for an E23 745 (url) - c00per11242001 2008-04-17 11:29:25 (159 views)
- That is one sweet 745i...makes my heart go pitter-pat :-) (nt) - Vern 2008-04-17 16:33:14 (68 views)

Drivers side door handle - weierj80 2008-04-17 12:51:12 (60 views)
- should be a bolt on the bottom end of that channel. Check out the - wabiker 2008-04-17 15:04:02 (41 views)
  - #9 and #10 in this view (url) - wabiker 2008-04-17 15:08:41 (69 views)
    - Oh...and #7 is whats blocking access to the lock mechanism - wabiker 2008-04-17 15:10:48 (40 views)

PS pulley diameter difference- - stevebu 2008-04-15 09:50:04 (69 views)
- Correction- I'm blind- - stevebu 2008-04-15 17:44:13 (75 views)
  - Re: Correction- I'm blind- - Hitmanx 2008-04-16 17:42:58 (40 views)
  - My guess... - demet 2008-04-16 08:48:20 (42 views)

Air from defrost /or to rear vents(when pushed in) - a735 2008-04-14 20:32:38 (96 views)
- There are a few more solenoids in other locations. (pic) - demet 2008-04-14 22:58:25 (108 views)
  - Re: There are a few more solenoids in other locations. - a735 2008-04-15 14:31:29 (48 views)
    - You should be able to get some of that at any good autoparts. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-04-15 23:47:09 (56 views)
      - And the servos I bought from Maximillian. (nt) - demet 2008-04-16 08:53:29 (45 views)
  - Servo troubleshooting info. (pic) - demet 2008-04-14 23:08:43 (109 views)
    - Great info Demet, from where did you source them? (nt) - philipuk 2008-04-16 03:20:18 (68 views)
      - From Scottie's site (url) - demet 2008-04-16 09:05:16 (78 views)
- Was the system turned completely off when you turned the key on and vac dropped? (nt) - Area52 2008-04-14 22:18:28 (62 views)
  - Re: Was the system turned completely off when you turned the key on and vac drop - a735 2008-04-16 13:56:36 (66 views)

If I jump pin 11& 14 on 15pin diagnostic conn got nothing but engine crank with - bmw635 2008-04-15 20:57:03 (62 views)
- Give me a call... - Vern 2008-04-16 01:52:59 (65 views)
  - Will do tomorrow after 9:30am. Thx. (nt) - bmw635 2008-04-16 01:57:12 (58 views)

ATTEN: MOFINCO.... Did you ever get those wheels refinished?? - wabiker 2008-04-14 19:05:22 (60 views)
- Nope... - mofinco 2008-04-14 20:09:27 (70 views)
  - Right on... - wabiker 2008-04-14 20:42:03 (66 views)
    - Try what I tried... - mofinco 2008-04-14 23:21:53 (58 views)
      - Good idea... I'll look around.... (nt) - wabiker 2008-04-15 00:07:48 (54 views)
    - Chris...are your Style 5's the Kreuzspeichen Verbundrad... - Area52 2008-04-14 22:30:36 (56 views)
      - meine sind einteiliges Gußaluminium ;-) - wabiker 2008-04-14 23:03:47 (55 views)