Mine has the dent but not as severe as that
1970 2800CS restoration - in preliminary stage
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tdgray
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I think they got a little carried away with the ”denting”
and yes… my rear muffler has the little indentation in it. That looks very “machine“ made.
this looks like someone smushed it with a 2 x 6.
and yes… my rear muffler has the little indentation in it. That looks very “machine“ made.
this looks like someone smushed it with a 2 x 6.
I was alarmed to see the size of that deformation. I did, though, recall my stock one had something similar, but not quite so severe looking.
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yes, the stock drawing on realoem shows a formed recess ... but not something that looked like it had been beat to death with a baseball bat and left for dead.
tdgray
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I think somebody got a had a bad day that particular day
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So I took it for a couple back road drives... not exactly the nicest day here to do so.
Pretty sure the brake booster is toast. Soon as you hit the brakes the idle jumps up 500 rpm and won't come down until you blip the throttle.
Valves are making a racket. Will have to adjust.
Secondaries take a huge minute to kick in.
All this is to be expected when a car has sat as long as this one did.
Pretty sure the brake booster is toast. Soon as you hit the brakes the idle jumps up 500 rpm and won't come down until you blip the throttle.
Valves are making a racket. Will have to adjust.
Secondaries take a huge minute to kick in.
All this is to be expected when a car has sat as long as this one did.
Hello! Fun to see your purchase and read about your progress. Welcome to the E9 restoration adventure! I will confess that I've been on it for about 10 years now. I also bought the stainless steel exhaust system from W&N. The first system came with a significant amount of damage. They promptly sent a second system with minor shipping damage but considerably less so I decided to keep it. I just grabbed my center unit from storage and am attaching photos of it from both sides for your comparison. FYI, although WN said nothing to me about returning the damaged unit, UPS asked for it when they delivered the new system. I did not have it ready so they had to come back for it later.
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Oldbmwcoupes
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Looks like a rack of exhausts fell over at the factory and somebody drove a fork lift over all of them. That severe degree of dis-forming should come with a disclaimer about appearances.
tdgray
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Yes, I mentioned that to them and they said they would consider this.
So… waiting on parts again… hmmm. I’m sensing a theme here
Have a rebuild kit for the carbs coming. Did all I could with them as is.
Did a valve adjustment today. Wow that’s been a hot minute. Did remember how to do it after I overtightened the first two.
I know that carbs have a vacuum issue but I am pretty sure the brake booster needs rebuilt. Going to have to find someone to get the to. I’ve had good experience with White Post but their lead times can be very very long.
All the crusty old fuel lines etc will be getting replaced when the carbs are off. Best not burn down the car while getting it sorted a bit.
Always good to get garage time.
So… waiting on parts again… hmmm. I’m sensing a theme here
Have a rebuild kit for the carbs coming. Did all I could with them as is.
Did a valve adjustment today. Wow that’s been a hot minute. Did remember how to do it after I overtightened the first two.
I know that carbs have a vacuum issue but I am pretty sure the brake booster needs rebuilt. Going to have to find someone to get the to. I’ve had good experience with White Post but their lead times can be very very long.
All the crusty old fuel lines etc will be getting replaced when the carbs are off. Best not burn down the car while getting it sorted a bit.
Always good to get garage time.
I had my exhaust out to seal a leak-yep, I have the “dent.”
tdgray
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yep… just as bad as mine. It does not seem to affect it in anyway that I can tell… which is weird
yes, but it looks intentional ... not like the one that was clubbed with a baseball bat
Apparently it does……
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tdgray
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Weird… I wonder what the heck for… doesn’t seem to be a clearance issue as far as I can tell.
as i remember, the original 2800cs resonator did not have the big strategic dent at the front, there was a small indention in the middle of the smaller resonator. also, the 2800cs did not have the middle muffler muffler between the resonator and the rear muffler. @tdgray the strategic dent was for the hanging mount on the 3.0cs - which also mounted the heat shield
It hangs directly below the center support bearing but is not anywhere close to contacting it.
I have my system out as well, and I build it with a new, old Eberspacher part. It even identifies itself as fitting for an e9, but also e3 types are named.
Not sure if this was bmw issued though, as stating e3 and e9 fitment seems a bit "aftermarket".
Anyway, it clearly also has the dent. The dent looks to be made after the oval end cap is welded in.
Not sure if this was bmw issued though, as stating e3 and e9 fitment seems a bit "aftermarket".
Anyway, it clearly also has the dent. The dent looks to be made after the oval end cap is welded in.
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So I’ve been making progress on multiple things albeit a bit slowly… mainly based On here and there purchases.
So. All brake pads, shoes, drums and rubber lines changed. Brake booster is being refurbushed. Was missing hardware in the back drums so had to order from W&N. E brake is still non operational. Don’t feel like changing the cable until tear down.
Tore down the Weber 32/36’s were pretty darn crusted up inside. I will get some zenith 35 / 40’s for the actual restoration.
Did the valves. Pretty decent now… much quieter. Timing is set but I don’t love it where it is. I am going to dig in the PO’s timing mark… I don’t think it’s accurate.
The Webers are not setup correctly for sure. But I’ve done a couple of circuits around the neighborhood and it is running much much better. Still work to be done for sure.
Sealed up some holes in the body… no heroic efforts taken. Just some All Metal which will come back out eventually. Just trying to protect what is still there. Bought a can of Malaga off eBay… 8 bucks. It ain’t pretty.
Overall I am pleased so far. Everything is getting operational. Hey… the reserve light came on today when I was going around a corner.
Still need to get my out of state inspection. Getting closer.
Windows will be needed soon… have to get one those one of these days. Drivers is working if you help it down… and up.
So. All brake pads, shoes, drums and rubber lines changed. Brake booster is being refurbushed. Was missing hardware in the back drums so had to order from W&N. E brake is still non operational. Don’t feel like changing the cable until tear down.
Tore down the Weber 32/36’s were pretty darn crusted up inside. I will get some zenith 35 / 40’s for the actual restoration.
Did the valves. Pretty decent now… much quieter. Timing is set but I don’t love it where it is. I am going to dig in the PO’s timing mark… I don’t think it’s accurate.
The Webers are not setup correctly for sure. But I’ve done a couple of circuits around the neighborhood and it is running much much better. Still work to be done for sure.
Sealed up some holes in the body… no heroic efforts taken. Just some All Metal which will come back out eventually. Just trying to protect what is still there. Bought a can of Malaga off eBay… 8 bucks. It ain’t pretty.
Overall I am pleased so far. Everything is getting operational. Hey… the reserve light came on today when I was going around a corner.
Still need to get my out of state inspection. Getting closer.
Windows will be needed soon… have to get one those one of these days. Drivers is working if you help it down… and up.
tdgray
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Not a lot picture worthy these days. As you can imagine lots of piddly crud to get after just to get it somewhere near okay.
Mostly correcting DAPO or DAPM ”fixes”.
Made a new hangar for the tailpipe. It’s better.
Made a temporary hat shelf from material I had laying around. Not even close to correct but better than a rusty piece of metal staring at me.
Fixed the crooked alternator which had the wrong size bolt. Bushings shot and some kind of I have no idea what attempt to shore it up. Adjusted the power steering pump at the same time.
confirmed timing mark… PO’s “line” was at least 7 degrees off… probably more. distributor needs rebuilt. My buddy Jeff does these.
The webers are a very poor replacement for the zeniths…. And that is being really nice. They are awful… Lumpy.. poor adjustments and even though they are choked way down they still dump too much gas at idle.
I found some 35/40’s …will be a process getting them rebuilt and recommissioned.
the Differential mount is absolute toast. Will replace the transmission mount at the same time.
Bled The clutch more but the slave cylinder is just not holding well. Will refurb or replace.
Enough of me rambling on
Mostly correcting DAPO or DAPM ”fixes”.
Made a new hangar for the tailpipe. It’s better.
Made a temporary hat shelf from material I had laying around. Not even close to correct but better than a rusty piece of metal staring at me.
Fixed the crooked alternator which had the wrong size bolt. Bushings shot and some kind of I have no idea what attempt to shore it up. Adjusted the power steering pump at the same time.
confirmed timing mark… PO’s “line” was at least 7 degrees off… probably more. distributor needs rebuilt. My buddy Jeff does these.
The webers are a very poor replacement for the zeniths…. And that is being really nice. They are awful… Lumpy.. poor adjustments and even though they are choked way down they still dump too much gas at idle.
I found some 35/40’s …will be a process getting them rebuilt and recommissioned.
the Differential mount is absolute toast. Will replace the transmission mount at the same time.
Bled The clutch more but the slave cylinder is just not holding well. Will refurb or replace.
Enough of me rambling on
