blumax
(deceased)
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1) chromed wing nut is NOT supposed to fall out--should be retained in place with correct sized "circlip.
2) modification is to retaining tool box (not trunk) so it won't crack or develop fractures--call me for details @ 949-642-2150
3) if underhood material from Carl is the same type foam as original--yes--but if it is the type with mylar top surface over foam underlay--no don't install it--if you want to maintain originality--original type is available through BMW dealers--recently replaced same on the BLUMAX.
4) if car has been in storage for years you will likely need to have carbs completely gone through--all internal parts cleaned and re-build where needed--major rebuild kits are still available from certain suppliers--examples of problems experienced include--accelerator pump diaphams that may have deteriorated, injector tubes plugged with gunk from evaporated fuel and internals covered with gum and gunk--was tank empty when stored?--also chokes may well have internal/external corrosion that will prevent them from operating correctly--was car stored with coolant in the system?--the list can go on and on--resist replacing the original carbs--properly maintained the original Zeniths are hands down a better choice than Webers--the so called carb improvement!
5) brakes too may have issues from moisture that could have collected and form a ring of internal rust in caliper pistons and/or brake master cylinder--remember brake fluid attracts moisture--and the list may go on for a Coupe that has not been exercized for long periods of time..
The items I have mentioned are fairly common to the very low mileage, seldom driven or stored Coupes I have helped "sort" in bringing them back to being road worthy.
Keep us appraised of your progress.
1) chromed wing nut is NOT supposed to fall out--should be retained in place with correct sized "circlip.
2) modification is to retaining tool box (not trunk) so it won't crack or develop fractures--call me for details @ 949-642-2150
3) if underhood material from Carl is the same type foam as original--yes--but if it is the type with mylar top surface over foam underlay--no don't install it--if you want to maintain originality--original type is available through BMW dealers--recently replaced same on the BLUMAX.
4) if car has been in storage for years you will likely need to have carbs completely gone through--all internal parts cleaned and re-build where needed--major rebuild kits are still available from certain suppliers--examples of problems experienced include--accelerator pump diaphams that may have deteriorated, injector tubes plugged with gunk from evaporated fuel and internals covered with gum and gunk--was tank empty when stored?--also chokes may well have internal/external corrosion that will prevent them from operating correctly--was car stored with coolant in the system?--the list can go on and on--resist replacing the original carbs--properly maintained the original Zeniths are hands down a better choice than Webers--the so called carb improvement!
5) brakes too may have issues from moisture that could have collected and form a ring of internal rust in caliper pistons and/or brake master cylinder--remember brake fluid attracts moisture--and the list may go on for a Coupe that has not been exercized for long periods of time..
The items I have mentioned are fairly common to the very low mileage, seldom driven or stored Coupes I have helped "sort" in bringing them back to being road worthy.
Keep us appraised of your progress.
