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Old 09-22-2014, 02:24 AM   #241
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Glad you have that program. The pages that helped me the most were, 54 11 005, Removing and installing/replacing frame for complete folding sunroof.
I removed the old gasket/seal by cutting it on one of the sides. The corners are plastic and so the flange can break easily.
I also applied black weatherstrip adhesive/sealant to all the joints between the plastic corners and the metal sides of the cali roof. And some maintenance on the sliding mechanisms helps the roof slide better, too.
Have fun replacing it. I really love the cali roof and especially now that it does not have any water leaks!
Yes, thanks for the tips! I'll seek to take pictures along the way for folks that follow us. I just repaired my Coupe's sunroof so the Cali is next. Cheers!
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And just because I like the woodgrain interior so much, I took a pic of it again, as well
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Replaced the lock cylinder on my 98 Cali. The temp fix I did helped, but on occasion, would still spin. Used the bobby pin to remove the cylinder and it took 30 seconds this time around. Last attempt on a 95. I could not get it to work.

Works great now! Next item: remove tint on windows.


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over the weekend, finished my refinish of style 65 reps


painted and installed fog light deletes
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Nice! I had a set of those on my 533i. Are they 17"s?


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Old 09-23-2014, 01:20 AM   #246
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Nice! I had a set of those on my 533i. Are they 17"s?
yup, 17x8
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Took the car in to have a check engine light and accompanying rough idle diagnosed, turned out to be the crank case vent valve and breather hose. All fixed and running beautifully.
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Been debating hoe to tell the wife I bought another car.
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Been debating hoe to tell the wife I bought another car.
At her favorite restaurant after most of the wine has been enjoyed...

I was talking to my wife about another one for my Son, so he will stop hijacking hers... She actually liked that idea and asked if the "new' one could be hers.
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Old 09-28-2014, 10:46 PM   #251
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Today's project: remove terrible tint off my back hatch window. I purchased a used Jiffy J-4 steamer off of Craigslist to remove the tint off my 98 Cali.



The tint was so bad it was hard to see out of at night. It turns out there was a tint layer on top of a tint layer. Two layers of adhesive had gotten wavy and totally distorting clarity. you can see the waves of adhesive and distortion in this shot.




I tried to use a good handheld garment steamer and really made no real progress after 15 minutes. With this larger unit. It took all of 15 minutes to pull off the 2 layers/4 sections of tint. Finished it up with some spray on Goof-off to get the residual glue off.



Less than 30 minutes start to finish once the steamer got hot. Not messy and easy to pull the tint sheets off as one continuous piece. Totally worth the price of the used steamer. I'll do the side windows later, after the game.


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Good job, Rich. Never liked tint myself. John
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Good job, Rich. Never liked tint myself. John
Thanks John! Took care of the drivers window as well as it had blemishes in the tint. I then used the steamer to soften and remove a stubborn residential parking sticker off the M rear bumper. The rear looks nice and clear now.
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BlackBMWs - OT, but I see you had a 533i. Me too! Mine was my first BMW, an '83. Outstanding thick leather upholstery, though the horsehair padding and springs broke down - but the seats were re-buildable. Traded a double slider '72 VW panel van for it. Great car, loved that big six.
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Old 09-29-2014, 03:37 PM   #255
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Calmloki - yes, my first BMW as well. Converted me over from Hondas and Fiats. 84 533i, 5 speed, over time I had the head and diff rebuilt. Rebuilt seats (still have spare seat and skins). The interior was pristine when I sold. That was my driving school car at Laguna Seca. Such a solid built car, yet comfortable, despite sport Billy's and Hartuge all around. Sad when I sold Max, but got a great price for her. (Maxine)
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