Resto-mod e21 BMW
Discussion
Digitalize said:
Id imagine a Blaupunkt would be the easiest period one to get hold of? They pull a premium now though.
Yes, been looking at those, Pioneer and some early Clarion. I don't need anything too specialised, as I only listen to Radio 4 and Podcasts really, but it needs to have the right look.Well we got to the bottom of the braking issues and they finally perform as I'd hoped they would. In fact, they're really powerful now and about the best brakes I've experienced on an e21. I really rate Hawk pads and think they're some of the best available for the money. (they're very reasonably priced)
While the front wheels were off we checked the bearings and they're pretty worn, so opted to replace them rather than try and adjust out any play. Hopefully that'll be it for a while now, although I'm also looking at fitting an accusump oil tank to try and increase oil capacity for the engine.
Well I've been making the most of the good weather and enjoying the e21's effortless performance. I don't know why more people don't like the M52/2.8 engine, as they cost peanuts and it sounds great. There's just something so right about a straight six and BMW make some of the very best. Anyway, as the Mrs is away tonight and I'm having to fend for myself, I figured a trip to the shop for a curry was in order. Unfortunately, when I came out, I was met with the sight of a slick of oil running from beneath my car. Closer inspection revealed a small but steady stream from the rear corner of the sump. Bummer. 
I wasn't aware of my hitting anything but it's a sump I rescued from my old, orange 323i and it's probably due for replacement anyway. Well it is now!
Fortunately ARM, who look after my car, are only a mile or 2 away and with a bit of coasting on the downhill bits I was able to get it there without doing any damage to the engine. We're going to increase the capacity of the sump though, as opposed to simply repairing the leak.
I wasn't aware of my hitting anything but it's a sump I rescued from my old, orange 323i and it's probably due for replacement anyway. Well it is now!Fortunately ARM, who look after my car, are only a mile or 2 away and with a bit of coasting on the downhill bits I was able to get it there without doing any damage to the engine. We're going to increase the capacity of the sump though, as opposed to simply repairing the leak.
Thanks. Seems we're in a minority though. 
I've had to put the Prototipo back on for now anyway, as the hub was too shallow on the 2 spoke and I kept hitting the stalks by accident.
The new ''big wing'' sump in on now and oil capacity is back to a healthy 6 litres. All that's left to do is fabricate a decent sump guard to make sure it doesn't happen again. I've also decided to replace the Nakamichi CD head unit, with a Blaupunkt DAB, as I only really listen to the radio anyway. I'll also run my phone through a phono to head phone lead though.
I'm looking forward to putting the e21 into its first proper show on Sunday too.
I've had to put the Prototipo back on for now anyway, as the hub was too shallow on the 2 spoke and I kept hitting the stalks by accident.The new ''big wing'' sump in on now and oil capacity is back to a healthy 6 litres. All that's left to do is fabricate a decent sump guard to make sure it doesn't happen again. I've also decided to replace the Nakamichi CD head unit, with a Blaupunkt DAB, as I only really listen to the radio anyway. I'll also run my phone through a phono to head phone lead though.
I'm looking forward to putting the e21 into its first proper show on Sunday too.
Well the e21 was very well received at Sundays show. It didn't miss a beat on the 540 mile round trip either!
Unfortunately, some changes in my personal circumstances mean I am looking at selling the e21. Obviously this isn't a decision I have taken lightly.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E21-M52-2-8-/2818472...
Unfortunately, some changes in my personal circumstances mean I am looking at selling the e21. Obviously this isn't a decision I have taken lightly.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E21-M52-2-8-/2818472...
Thanks for the positive comments guys. There is a glimmer of hope though, but I am dependent on my getting a CRB or DBS check back within the next couple of weeks. If that happens, I have a job I can start pretty much immediately, so I should then be able to get by, so fingers crossed!
The e21 is back on the ramp at ARM today, as the new sump is a tad too low. Especially with the sump guard in place. I also managed to dislodge something in the wiring behind the CD head unit, so there's some issue there to be sorted.
The e21 is back on the ramp at ARM today, as the new sump is a tad too low. Especially with the sump guard in place. I also managed to dislodge something in the wiring behind the CD head unit, so there's some issue there to be sorted.
Well the sump has had to have some more attention, so while we were at it a sump guard seemed the sensible option.
There is also some wiring to be done, as the ignition switch developed a fault where it wouldn't kill the engine when turned off. It should be easy enough to sort though and there's a better head unit for the stereo.
The exhaust has been replaced, as the one done locally to Pristine was rubbish. Given that they charged £700 for it I would have hoped for something on par with the rest of the build but I was disappointed.
There is also some wiring to be done, as the ignition switch developed a fault where it wouldn't kill the engine when turned off. It should be easy enough to sort though and there's a better head unit for the stereo.
The exhaust has been replaced, as the one done locally to Pristine was rubbish. Given that they charged £700 for it I would have hoped for something on par with the rest of the build but I was disappointed.
Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff