Congratulations! I hope they went to a good owners. Keen ro see if they'll pop up on here once they dig in.
Are you moving into a different platform or something?
What did you do to your E3 today?
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Are you moving into a different platform or something?
rblongboarder
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I had two main issues:
1. I purchased inexpensive vehicles that were non-op. Both vehicles required significant work and I underestimated my free time - so it became obvious that it would be years before either vehicle was in running condition.
2. I was fortunate to be able to store and work on my cars at a friend's industrial warehouse (his vehicles are stored inside). My vehicles were covered and stored outside in a fenced yard (including razorwire at the top of the fence), but they drew attention.. thieves cut through the fence to see what was being stored. As a result of the burglary, my friend asked me to vacate the premises.
If I return to the E3 platform, I will purchase a fully operational car as the starting point for a new project. I'm not concerned about the interior.
1. I purchased inexpensive vehicles that were non-op. Both vehicles required significant work and I underestimated my free time - so it became obvious that it would be years before either vehicle was in running condition.
2. I was fortunate to be able to store and work on my cars at a friend's industrial warehouse (his vehicles are stored inside). My vehicles were covered and stored outside in a fenced yard (including razorwire at the top of the fence), but they drew attention.. thieves cut through the fence to see what was being stored. As a result of the burglary, my friend asked me to vacate the premises.
If I return to the E3 platform, I will purchase a fully operational car as the starting point for a new project. I'm not concerned about the interior.
I’m assuming that since the thieves left the E3s they recognized the job for what it would be!
Ive seen quite a few pretty decent to very nice ones go for sale recently. I'm sure you will find the perfect one for you.
restart
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That is a bitter sweet image! The time and money factor in a car hobby can be immense.
Enjoy the freedom!
I have just the ticket but you will need a bigger rig than this one ….that moved your cars !
And maybe move to 1000 miles north!
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Refreshed the taillights today, NOS lenses I had and installed really nice gaskets from @TomHom. I ordered the wrong LED bulbs, (except the turn signals). They are super bright, at least twice as bright as stock incandescent bulbs. Can’t wait to install the rest. I left the front turn signals incandescent for now so I do have to change out the flasher.
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chope97
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I replaced my clutch slave cylinder not too bad I did it from the side reaching under the car after I jacked it up and secured it. I bleed the slave cylinder after I attached the hose but before I secured it to the bell housing with bleeder screw facing up. I let it sit with bleeder screw open over night also. Finished it the next day all was well. Clutch response is very quick.
How is your pedal throw before and after?
Where did you get the slave cylinder? I broke down and bought one on eBay today. They’re out of stock everywhere I searched.
Back finally feeling good enough to crawl under and replace the clutch slave cylinder. Gotta love metallurgy!!! Only two swear words made it out of my mouth, scouts honor. Now, crisp cool fall morning air shall once again breathe down those glorious Webers!
Highly recommend the Mitytvac MV8000 bleeder. Why did I wait so long!?
Highly recommend the Mitytvac MV8000 bleeder. Why did I wait so long!?
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Hey, Can you send the link for the slave cyl you purchased?
restart
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Here is one. Europe and doesn’t ship for 28 days
03.2522-3001.3 - Slave Cylinder, clutch
03.2522-3001.3 - Slave Cylinder, clutch manufactured by ATE applicable for the BMW. This slave cylinder is fully compatible with original part numbers 21521102060.
spareto.com
It was pricey, but only game in town governs that whole supply and demand pricing thing. Shipped quick, from PA to CA in three days. Happy my car is back on the road!
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Cool, thanks for sharing
After a year of searching for the apparently über rare SAE QC68 seven prong hazard switch and coming up empty, decided to tear it down and bend the actuator arm back into shape. Managed to not break every tab, cleaned the contacts, lube the pivot, and all is back together and working great.
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Sorry, wrong forum
chope97
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The same to me