1994 BMW E34 540I/6

ustbutler · 19 Oct 2015 at 18:00

Update
(13/12/14)

Returned to Amber

Factory AMP

On a positive note we covered 40 miles with no bangs or whistles,
BK35093 has had a wheel change she is driving better, Slight drone from the back. Could be something to do with the exhaust, BK35093 really did need a Suspension overhaul as they were past their best and the rear felt heavy.

ustbutler · 19 Oct 2015 at 18:07

Update
(13/12/14)

We had been shopping and found out the boot lock didnt turn, we found out the bootlid has been changed and the lock hadn't.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0HbCBooowQ

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Scania · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:23

Glad you think the rust isn't as bad as I've interpreted the photo's, lovely things the e34 (my old man had two 530's, a 6 & V8 for about seven years)

I'll follow this with interest.

Jamauk · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:48

Well here's one of my neighbours E34 M5 collection:

ustbutler · 20 Oct 2015 at 18:34

Scania said:
Glad you think the rust isn't as bad as I've interpreted the photo's, lovely things the e34 (my old man had two 530's, a 6 & V8 for about seven years)

I'll follow this with interest.

When we purchased BK35093 she was described as rust free, but working thought she ended up needing much work

Cant knock a good e34

Jamauk said:
Well here's one of my neighbours E34 M5 collection:

Rosso Red and Champagne ... Nice

ustbutler · 20 Oct 2015 at 18:37

Update
(14/12/14)

Had some heavy rain that evening on returning home I noticed the window screen was scratched where the wiper blades run, on delivery of the car I noticed the blades looked next to new, turns out the blades are crap. ending in a half circle mark on the window screen

Wouldn't have be so bad but the window screen was the best part on the car.. MASSIVE DOWNER

ustbutler · 20 Oct 2015 at 18:43

Update
(15/12/14)

More checking.. More findings..

The follwing day we set about removing the interior to see the amount of rot in the drivers floor and then try and find a decent welding company.

the black interior from the silver car with be fitted into this once all the welding has been done.

On a better note the rust around the petrol cap didn't go into a hole.

ustbutler · 20 Oct 2015 at 19:02

Update
(16/12/14)

We next removed the interior to check on the extend of the rust that was highlighted in previous updates.

These were our findings.

Following photos show the floor of BK35093

The sound deadening was wet much like the sound deadening by the battery area.

Just to express how damp the sound deadening was.

https://youtu.be/hTNJDrarRn8

We could not check the passanger side as we was limited on time.. we did not investigate into the drivers side double skin area as this car is used daily.. But will show full area prier to welding same goes for passanger side long with anything else that might come up.

ustbutler · 20 Oct 2015 at 19:07

Update
(17/12/14)

BK35093 had been taking a little longer to start.. Another issue to fix

https://youtu.be/v3PjnH_cLdU

BK35093 was booked in for a compression test if everything is fine she would be having an inspection two to give BK35093 a good checking over

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ustbutler · 23 Oct 2015 at 19:14

Update
(7/1/15)

An unforseen update.. Coming to an island when I hear a pop and the clutch pedal went soft..

Seeing BK35093 sent to BM Euro Service

ustbutler · 23 Oct 2015 at 19:16

Update
(14/1/15)

The problem was the slave cylinder/master cylinder along with a rubber hose that needed changing due to the miles.

ustbutler · 23 Oct 2015 at 19:25

Update
(6/2/15)

We located a welding company that was willing to take on BK35093, But before this we needed to address the fuel leaks

New lines were fitted .. as any 540 owner would say.. You cant afford to waste fuel lol

ustbutler · 23 Oct 2015 at 19:31

Update
(6/2/15)

https://youtu.be/YryROaiKOMc

Well, We finally sorted the fuel leak.

Before.

After.

ustbutler · 1 Nov 2015 at 15:30

Update
(17/2/15)

We removed the passenger carpet.

ustbutler · 1 Nov 2015 at 15:39

Update
(23/2/15)

We had started cleaning the floor area on the Tea Bag Lady ready for the welding, and to see the state of play, I didn't want to mess with the floor rust until near the date of TBL's welding work commencing.

We started on the passenger side, knowing this side looked better... I started cleaning the interior floor area/inner sill with one of our drill stones.The result ...The floor crumbled into a small hole running along the floor seam :???: knowing this area is double skinned. I hoped the main passenger floor would be fine ... But hey ho :razz:

https://youtu.be/ZZdNaFBXsHU

ustbutler · 1 Nov 2015 at 15:42

Update
(25/2/15)

On 25/2/15 the tea bag lady was delivered to the welder/Restorator along with a new sill

Clarkey · 1 Nov 2015 at 15:42

Oh man, just scrap it :/

ustbutler · 1 Nov 2015 at 15:46

Update
(12/3/15)

We found time to check on the TBL, She had been having some Steel Surgery ... Most of the action had been to the drivers footwell and sill area. This was the tip of the iceberg really

We had also found these on ebay.

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New nuts for holding the rear bumper guilds

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ustbutler · 1 Nov 2015 at 15:53

Update
(20/3/15)

The TBL was starting to take shape. I will leave some pictures below ....

ustbutler · 1 Nov 2015 at 16:03

Update
(13/4/15)

We had been to see the TBL...

The welder had found some more rust.. Its was where the plastic guard fits against the bulkhead.

The drivers side is looking much better now..