Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 16]
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Hammerhead said:
PenultimateSpiderman said:
That's a real pity about the interior. That wood trim that's fubared will take a very long time to source replacement, assuming you want to keep it original and not slap a covering of Council Carbon Fibre (w)rap. It's all 780 specific so can't be sourced from a 760. You'll also need a good leather shop to re-cover those seats, too - those look totally shagged. Luckily the body looks good - just needs fresh paint. Oily bits shouldn't be a worry if they need some TLC.
A good 780 is a very fine thing, IMHO.
Hammerhead said:
PenultimateSpiderman said:
That's a real pity about the interior. That wood trim that's fubared will take a very long time to source replacement, assuming you want to keep it original and not slap a covering of Council Carbon Fibre (w)rap. It's all 780 specific so can't be sourced from a 760. You'll also need a good leather shop to re-cover those seats, too - those look totally shagged. Luckily the body looks good - just needs fresh paint. Oily bits shouldn't be a worry if they need some TLC.A good 780 is a very fine thing, IMHO.
JeremyH5 said:
728 days later said:
After what seems like an age, my 728i is getting a new light control module tomorrow, all caused by blocked sunroof drain holes leaking onto it, get them checked gents!
Good advice. Where do I find them, please? In the front corners of the roof aperture?JeremyH5 said:
Good advice. Where do I find them, please? In the front corners of the roof aperture?
Front and rear corners of the sunroof aperture. They should be noticeable holes about the size of a bic biro. Park the car nose down to do the front and tail down for the back, then use a jug of water to make sure its going through, being careful not to pour too much in case not. A lot of people will advise compressed air but I would leave that as a last resort as if they pop-off, its an arse to get in the headliner or sill to reattach. The best thing to use is a bike brake cable which should be able to be fed in almost all the way down, and used as a ramrod to clear. Use the brake cable with water to break up residual muck in the pipes and feed a couple of times even when "clear" to be sure. You can use ringmail spec electrical cable at a push but bike brake cables are cheap, literally perfect for the job and eBay will get you one quickly.
If you must use compressed air and don't own a compressor, "AF Superduster" is twice the pressure of normal cans of compressed air and a bit like having a compressor for the job. You can wrap the nozzle in electrical tape to get a good seal with the opening.
728 days later said:
Yeah essentially! They’re quite easy to find, but a low pressure air gun would be the best bet as the lines bend quite abruptly so shoving things down it is a bit folly as I found out!
If this man has done it on an e38, I'd take his word. The e34 bends a bit and brake cable works, being less likely to pop off, but it may be too sharp a corner for it on the e38?PrinceRupert said:
I changed the oil today and the engine hasn't exploded (yet). Woo. Not sure how I'm going to keep my better half happy by getting the oil of the driveway however...
I’m sure I read a “how to” on this In here somewhere at the weekend. I’ll try to find it for you. Porridge or something 
PrinceRupert said:
I changed the oil today and the engine hasn't exploded (yet). Woo. Not sure how I'm going to keep my better half happy by getting the oil of the driveway however...
We had this a few pages ago, the best thing I found is bio washing powder mixed into a paste scrubbed in left over night then washed off CharlesdeGaulle said:
Lots of DIY and getting dirty hands here of late. All very commendable I'm sure, but it makes me feel soiled and cheapened just reading it.
I even washed it myself.Kinda wish I hadn't as it makes all the "age related marks" somewhat more obvious. Both those caused by me and caused by previous owners.
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