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Alright, thank you for the photo of the correct part and explanation of why there is a hexagonal socket on the e9 pivot. Still, I have to say that the e12 pivots do work OK and don't look all that incorrect.

Chernobyl, actually. But sure, I'd paint it at a minimum, since it will be going on a new headliner.

I think I'm finally starting to understand. So I think you are saying: - The plastic mounts I recently received from W&N are correct for an e9. - However, the bent, metal shafts connect the mounts to the sunvisors that I have (see first photo below) are not correct; these should have a...

Arde: Thank you for the fast reply! Can you clarify what you meant by "it came with a shaft"? Do you mean that your plastic piece came with a second part - probably made of metal - that fits into that hexagonal hole? Do you recall who you got it from? W&N and Maximillian's site just show...

I realize that there are a LOT of existing threads about sunvisor pivots. Most of these are of the "where can I get them?" form, or announce a new and improved version made from titanium or kryptonite. But I've got a different issue: My existing pivots aren't original; I probably got them...

The only source for the original latch/button would be finding a good, used one. I don't believe those parts are being reproduced. The conversion should be straightforward as long as the previous owner didn't enlarge the hole in the door, or otherwise mung things up (as previous owners are...

Oh, I see. Some rows just have 4 connectors.

I'm counting 50 spade connectors on the back side of that fusebox and 10 fuse slots on the front. Why 5 connectors per fuse? I understand that some fuses may power 2 or 3 circuits, but are there really 50 wires connected to an e9 fusebox?

I suspect our VERY knowledgeable vintage bmw Service/Resto shop Owner is thinking that tuning a pair of used Zeniths will be a lot of work with a small pay-off. On the other hand, he can bolt on a set of new Weber DGAV's and they'll run OK out of the box. And, he'll get the mark-up on the...

Exactly. And Aircela doesn't mention the ratio of energy in to energy out. They stress that the source of the energy is "renewable", as if renewable energy was free. The big advantage of this - over clean hydrogen, batteries, etc. - is that it is compatible with existing internal combustion...

I suspect that your mechanic wants to source the pump himself so that he can add the parts markup to his profit. In his defense, he may have gotten burned by customers who brought him parts to install and then expected him to "eat" the labor when they failed. Still, a water pump is simple...

Interesting. My e9 has 32/36's and suffers from the "over-centering problem". I "solved" it by creating a stop that prevents it from going full throttle and locking up, but admittedly, that's a crude fix. So this definitely interests me. Two questions: - When you say this new product is...

I'm interested - private message sent.

Ohmess' message is spot-on. The "sardine can" motors that drive the e9's power windows are barely powerful enough when everything is working perfectly. Once the lubricant on the tracks begins to harden due to age, the windows stop working. It isn't surprising that your's died after a period...

When Rek refers to the "spring" I believe he means the coil spring built into some of the rubber stops that check the windows' upward and downward movement. Not the hairspring that seems like it is supposed to counter-balance the weight of the window (but as you point out, would apply an uneven...

Check out this page: https://www.wallothnesch.com/en/vehicle-trim-glasses/bmw-2-5-cs-3-0-csl-e9/catalog-picture-51-06.html €126.44 each isn't too terrible for the L & R rocker covers. But €453.74 for a pair of trim pieces is going to sting. And shipping these from Germany to Portland won't...

E9's did have decorative, non-structural rocker covers. But, they didn't look like the one shown in this photo. The correct covers are black and have a more complex profile. Most likely after the PO "fixed" the rockers, the stock covers wouldn't fit anymore, so he slapped on these generic ones.

OK, now I get it. I guess triple Webers crowd out the mechanical fuel pump. As long as your Pierburg is mounted down low, I wouldn't expect you to have vapor lock problems. I have Weber 32-36's on my Coupe and the fuel does evaporate after a week or so. But I have Weber DCOE's on my Alfas...

I'm wondering if 3 seconds of pumping is enough to really fill the carburetor bowls if the car hasn't been driven in awhile. It sounds like your mechanical pump does the "heavy lifting", with the exception of the first three seconds after the ignition is turned on. I primarily use my...

In theory you're right. And more restriction creates more opportunity for vapor lock. But in practice, a diaphragm-type pump (the ones that go "clickety-click") have two, one-way valves that keep fuel moving in the right direction. Those valves don't create much resistance in the tank -->...