I've bought Bernie's E28 RHD M5 - Page 25

davidoli · 12th April 2009, 07:58

Guys ......I will do my best !

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davidoli · 23rd April 2009, 21:55

I treated Diamond Diana to a new set of Dunlop SP3000 tyres all round today .......

A definite improvement over the previous mis-matched tyres that the previous owner had fitted .

I'm still attempting to resolve the rechargable SI Board battery issue after buying some Uniross batteries without the necessary tabs that don't come off the existing Varta Ni-Cd batteries fitted to the SI Board .....pics and details to follow as I have now ordered another set of Uniross rechargables with tabs attached .

12 new bulbs have been ordered to fit the instrument cluster whilst it is apart ........ it would be an awful shame if one of the current bulbs failed a week after putting it all back together again !

I also suspect that the bulbs from the OBC have failed and have ordered to mini circuit board with bulbs attached in an attempt to cure that problem .

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davidoli · 28th April 2009, 23:36

I was flattered to be asked to take part in a Performance Car magazine photoshoot today , featuring Diamond Diana , a Mercedes 190 2.5 Evolution and a Lotus Carlton .......

A shabby pic taken on my phone at the start of the shoot :

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davidoli · 13th May 2009, 22:55

The OBC issue has now been rectified witha mini circuit board complete with two small lamps being fitted .

The S.I Board issue is not so straight forward , as the original Varta rechargable batteries are attached by tabs soldered onto the board and are not easy to remove .

I have purchased replacement rechargable batteries with tabs and am concerned that the circuit board could be damaged if overly brutal methods of removing the existing batteries are employed .

I believe that the old tabs should be removed by heating the existing solder holding them in place before resoldering the new battery tabs onto the board .

If any alternatives are better suited , suggestions would be appreciated .

More to follow ......

Meanwhile , there has been a small fuel leak from the rear offside wheel arch area when the tank has been totally filled recently . After inspecting the fuel tank , it became obvious that a new tank was required and this was fitted today .

Pic of old tank which was leaking from around the base of the 3 breather pipes and just to the left of the filler neck . The new tank was liberally coated in Hammerite and the filler neck area in underbody sealant prior to fitment in order to prevent a reoccurrence in the near future .

Bayerische · 20th May 2009, 01:31

Thanks for the update David,

I think the petrol tanks are at an age now where we will all be replacing them shortly, was it difficult to remove/install?

BTW, how is your M635 restoration coming along?

davidoli · 20th May 2009, 08:08

Hi Bayerische ,

I haven't even begun the M635 restoration ........ too busy !

Meanwhile , removing the petrol tank on the E28 is relatively straightforward on a ramp , although I'm not sure that I'd like to tackle it on a driveway .

Ideally the exhaust should be removed , as the heatshield is attached to the tank in places . There are 3 breather pipes that need to be removed , a couple of electrical connectors joined to the fuel pump at the top of the tank and a couple of fuel pipes at the same location.

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Bayerische · 20th May 2009, 11:54

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Originally Posted by davidoli

.......... removing the petrol tank on the E28 is relatively straightforward on a ramp , although I'm not sure that I'd like to tackle it on a driveway .

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Thanks, question answered, when it comes due, I will leave it to someone who has a workshop.

Dear Santa, can I please have a garage with a two post ramp..

hysteric · 21st May 2009, 14:08

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Originally Posted by Bayerische

Thanks for the update David,

I think the petrol tanks are at an age now where we will all be replacing them shortly, was it difficult to remove/install?

BTW, how is your M635 restoration coming along?

Hi David, are you going to start a new thread on the M635 resto ?

davidoli · 21st May 2009, 23:57

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Originally Posted by hysteric

Hi David, are you going to start a new thread on the M635 resto ?

Yes , when I get a free minute to start it !

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davidoli · 31st May 2009, 23:58

What a glorious weekend .......

After an absolutely great ride home from Nottingham , where I watched the European Canoeing Championships , I arrived home to a wonderful sunset and just had to take a couple of camera phone pics :

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