Das Einhorn - LebensmittelgeschäftWägon - E34 V8 Manual

BMW got the plastic in the cooling system all wrong, but they got the access to the blower motor ALL right.  I procrastinated this because I mistakenly thought it was going to involve dash removal, but you get to it through the firewall:

Ive been suprised by the ease of access on some parts of my e39, but shocked at how little access there is on others. Like o2 sensors. 

I've replaced the blower motor on my e28, it was also through the firewall. You're looks a bit easier, but the e28 wasn't too hard either. 

Some days I read this thread, and I'm like, "Oh, maybe I should look at E34s".

And then other days...

The blower replacement looked easy, though.  Nice work so far....even if you did caulk the sunroof (On my Top Ten list of pet peeves with previous owners of cars).

In reply to volvoclearinghouse :

The E34 is a pleasing shape {at least to my eye}  I especially like the "Four eye" look of the headlights with the odd projector centers.  It really swallows the miles at highway speeds nicely.  Much better than my Saturn SL2 (which is very rattly and buzzy)

If I could be automotive King for a day, there would be no such thing as a sunroof.  I hate everything about them. Especially the leaks. 

Thanks for following along.

In reply to Indy-Guy :

My Mercedes 240D has a similar "four eye" look I really like.  Granted, the Euro lights look good, too.  Something about a traditional 3 box sedan (or two box wagon).  Maybe its because they've all but disappeared.  

The W123 sunroofs are the best sunroofs, ever.  They are huge, work wonderfully, and give a near-convertible experience.  I've also never had one leak- at least, not one that couldn't be easily fixed.  But, I will agree with you on most other sunroofs.  When I specced out my brand-new Mazda 3, I specifically told them, NO HOLE IN TEH ROOF!

This showed up yesterday:

I went with the a super cheap eBay special here ($56 shipped).  Because it's super easy to swap out if it fails again. The old unit was likely the original, and upon removal, you could barely rotate the the shaft.

Notice the difference in n cage location? Yep, it wouldn't fit.

So........

A few wacks with a hammer repositioned the cage on the shaft.

Then it dropped right in.

Looks like I need to change the cabin air filter:

Gross.

You may be able to resuscitate the old motor with a few drops of penetrating oil.  Provided the bushings/ bearings aren't hosed.  Might be worth while to take the motor apart and inspect.  DC motors are usually fairly easy and somewhat satisfying to overhaul.  

In reply to volvoclearinghouse :

Bearings very much No good.

Indy-Guy said:

In reply to volvoclearinghouse :

Bearings very much No good.

Barely functional I dare say.

In reply to Indy-Guy :

Woof.  

Well, I haven't bought the parts to fix the Einhorn yet, so I haven't been driving it.  But I did buy a donor car just for the wheels (well we have a verbal purchasing agreement)

Behold:

I've arranged to pick it up (tow it home) Tuesday.

Edit: it's a 1993 740i with a bad engine.  Anyone need any parts?

I like those wheels. How "bad" is the engine?

In reply to Stampie:

It's supposed to be "stuck" been sitting with a spark plug out for the last two years.

You should do something cool after you unstick it. I'm thinking manual trans and stuff it in something sacrilegious like a TR4. 

Donor acquired.

Donor for the wagon or donor for the triumph?

In reply to Robbie :

Wagon. I've got to have those M-parallels. I bought the car for the wheels.

Flathead V8 swap the 7 series.  

In reply to volvoclearinghouse :

I've been considering a carburetted SBC swap.  With manual transmission.

In reply to Indy-Guy :

Why be normal? Swap a Jag V12 into it. 

So, this is happening....

In reply to Indy-Guy :

First thing I thought of was the Vette in The Super.

They have a fine career path ahead of them. 

In reply to Stampie :

I've decided the E32 is going to get picked over and parted out until it pays for itself and a new set of tires for those beautiful rims.

I only put the wheels on the driver's side, to check fitment. Tires on them now are severely dry rotted and unsafe.

235's seem to fit the front just fine.

But it's close...