Hey guys, well im a kind of guy who have a bit of habit that is not that trust on someone before knowing that person more. So many things that including fixing a problem, I will think a lot bout it before trusting it to someone that can cost me to pay that person. So im more to DIY guy here. Even It will cause me to have more problem. I get my E34's on October of 2011, and this car is my 2nd car after my 1st car that is Proton Tiara. This car is a gift from my father, and the condition on this car is good for Paint, and poor on Interior, Also A bit disaster with the engine. I love car, but the problem is I didn't know about car at all but sure know how to drive only. So like I said I have a habit that didn't trust lot of someone, and Im a risk Taker to DIY my own on my own Car. With the 0% Knowledge of car, I find some DIY site to help me. SO 1st I do on my car is on the engine that is Overhaul. That time I had a overheating problem, there is alot to fix. But that a long story to tell. I got show the DIY process of Top Overhaul and Other DIY on my Facebook. What my point is, so to save more of my money and to learn something from my mistake, I had it alot. The top overhaul is failed couse no budget to buy the Timing tool, and if I buy just the same a I send it to Workshop. Well as a BMW owner sure the workshop will ask more of your money by looking to person who drive BMW and other cars, well you know BMW got lot of meaning, Banyak Makan Wang and Banyak Masuk Workshop. So here the link of the site that help me and maybe help you guys with your problem. Maybe if you guys have any DIY site can share with me and others to.1.http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9592872.http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/tech_main.htm3.http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/index.php
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Well im show some recent DIY that i do. Always look for something to do with the car at the bored time. Here the paint DIY. sory for the bad image.Im using phone camera. The project quality can be say like 50% only, cause of lack of time. Time taking only 6 hour only. When i got time will redo it again.
Before project was done.
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Before project was done.
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the progress... Removing all component that need to paint. Front Grill, Nose Grill, Nose Trim, Side Mirror, Door Trim.
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Next step Cleaning,Sanding and Painting. I would like the car theme color is black and gray. So all the part I take of will be black Gloss and Matte.
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The complete job. 6 hour job cant say bout the quality. Just to fill boring time. Will fix it when got time... chears... Ill post more DIY that i do soon.
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Total Cost = Below RM 50
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Total Cost = Below RM 50
Well guys, here the new DIY i do. Last time just had a problem with my radiator tank. Lucky I could get back home safely when my radiator tank was leak. Make me stop 6 times to refill the water to the tank. Then on my free times I check the radiator problem. Instead of buying a new one, the dealer give me RM 350 only for the plastic tank, lets save the money for other purpose. The radiator tank is made on plastic. As you can see diagram below.
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show in number 2. Mine got crack already. Here mine
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show in number 2. Mine got crack already. Here mine
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So the material needed is Silicon Glue and Gasket Silicon
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Here the removing all part process
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Air Filter Box Remove
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Remove the radiator
Since I had a Overheat problem why not check the thermostat as well.
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How to check if its function? there 2 way can check it.
1. Put in the boil water - Took time
2. Light the gas and hold the thermostat then fire it up. - Fastest
So mine is working, the thermostat head is open up.
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Here the removing all part process
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Air Filter Box Remove
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Remove the radiator
Since I had a Overheat problem why not check the thermostat as well.
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How to check if its function? there 2 way can check it.
1. Put in the boil water - Took time
2. Light the gas and hold the thermostat then fire it up. - Fastest
So mine is working, the thermostat head is open up.
Now comes to glue process. I see there is more crack on the radiator tank. So I dont want its messed up again, so I glued all crack area.
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Let its dry then put back all together. Before install it back to the radiator, better do a leak test 1st. If there is a leak, repeat the glued process. If no then install it to the radiator. By using Gasket Silicone to make sure there is no leak and its tight.
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Total Cost = Below RM 30...
After put all together, I run the leak test again by let the engine run for awhile. So its been 2 weeks now. There is no problem with it. So Ill show the next DIY for my Instrument Cluster problem. Chears guys...
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Let its dry then put back all together. Before install it back to the radiator, better do a leak test 1st. If there is a leak, repeat the glued process. If no then install it to the radiator. By using Gasket Silicone to make sure there is no leak and its tight.
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Total Cost = Below RM 30...
After put all together, I run the leak test again by let the engine run for awhile. So its been 2 weeks now. There is no problem with it. So Ill show the next DIY for my Instrument Cluster problem. Chears guys...
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Bro Maxion89, Thanks for the tips on DIY. How about arranging for a get together for the E34's at MMZ on one of these Fridays or any other place. At-least the E34's owners can get some more tips from you and we can share our experiences too. :cheers:
Hello guys, so here come another week after I post my last DIY. So now about the Instrument Cluster problem that I had. Let me short the story, last time I purchase a Pivot Voltage Stabilizer (Cheaper one for RM 50 with HKS grounding Kit).
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Then install it to my car. After use it for 2 week my instrument cluster start acting weird. Then I heard lot of Bad story from my friend then I sell it. Only use it for 2 week. My friend said he use for 5 month then hes battery kong. Then I do some research about it, so its true. Like always people said, do not buy imitation and buy original one. Then hope any of you read this and planning to buy a cheap one change your mine. So my instrument cluster are kong habis. Now it be like this.
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Then now im driving with a blind reading. All meter not working, Fuel, tach(km/h), tach(rpm) and water temp. So now I just main teka sajalah. And when my radiator blow like I show on my last DIY, I need a Water Temp reading. Im looking for the used Instrument cluster that fit to mine but seem cant find it. Here in sabah I ask the price for new one they said RM 3 - 4k around that. What? Why so expensive? So I have to choose the cheaper method 1st. Then I purchase the Apexi Water Temp Gauge and Water Temp Sensor Adaptor for only RM 105. I buy the cheaper gauge only, the reading I dont care if its 100% as long I can track it if its overheat. Because there a trick on this. Keep reading and watch.
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Then install it to my car. After use it for 2 week my instrument cluster start acting weird. Then I heard lot of Bad story from my friend then I sell it. Only use it for 2 week. My friend said he use for 5 month then hes battery kong. Then I do some research about it, so its true. Like always people said, do not buy imitation and buy original one. Then hope any of you read this and planning to buy a cheap one change your mine. So my instrument cluster are kong habis. Now it be like this.
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Then now im driving with a blind reading. All meter not working, Fuel, tach(km/h), tach(rpm) and water temp. So now I just main teka sajalah. And when my radiator blow like I show on my last DIY, I need a Water Temp reading. Im looking for the used Instrument cluster that fit to mine but seem cant find it. Here in sabah I ask the price for new one they said RM 3 - 4k around that. What? Why so expensive? So I have to choose the cheaper method 1st. Then I purchase the Apexi Water Temp Gauge and Water Temp Sensor Adaptor for only RM 105. I buy the cheaper gauge only, the reading I dont care if its 100% as long I can track it if its overheat. Because there a trick on this. Keep reading and watch.
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So now comes the DIY project. At 1st I have 0% on install this my sifu is only item manual and uncle google and aunt youtube. So on the manual the gauge has 4 wire that is
1. Wiring to Engine Switch + ve ( The gauge will start when we start the engine )
2. Wiring to Lamp Switch + ve ( At night when we turn on our light the gauge light will on as well )
3. Wiring to Sensor Adaptor
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4. The - ve battery or car body (grounding)
But Im not following in the manual, but I do my own switch. Dont want mess with the car original wiring. So here the material
1. Car Fuse Adapter x2 - I connect to Switch and Light for the gauge
2. 5 - 6 meter wire. Mine I buy 4 meter only still not enough. But you guys also can buy 4 meter but need to look 1st where you want to put the switch.
3. On / Off Switch x2 - Switch for active the gauge and the light.
This for basic material. My DIY not complete yet but Ill show the complete process. But this DIY I show is fully active and the meter are working.
So here the Sensor Adapter need to be install.
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- Measure the adapter sensor width the one write Defi, after that use paper tape or any tape to mark it. Then cut it. On 2nd pic there a radiator hose that already cut.
Our radiator has 3 hole on it. show it picture.
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and this the sample diagram that I scratch to show the our e34's cooling system.
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So the adapter sensor must put at the top radiator hose at number 2. So you see the adapter has 2 wire on it, 1 connect to gauge 1 to - ve or grounding.
1. Wiring to Engine Switch + ve ( The gauge will start when we start the engine )
2. Wiring to Lamp Switch + ve ( At night when we turn on our light the gauge light will on as well )
3. Wiring to Sensor Adaptor
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4. The - ve battery or car body (grounding)
But Im not following in the manual, but I do my own switch. Dont want mess with the car original wiring. So here the material
1. Car Fuse Adapter x2 - I connect to Switch and Light for the gauge
2. 5 - 6 meter wire. Mine I buy 4 meter only still not enough. But you guys also can buy 4 meter but need to look 1st where you want to put the switch.
3. On / Off Switch x2 - Switch for active the gauge and the light.
This for basic material. My DIY not complete yet but Ill show the complete process. But this DIY I show is fully active and the meter are working.
So here the Sensor Adapter need to be install.
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- Measure the adapter sensor width the one write Defi, after that use paper tape or any tape to mark it. Then cut it. On 2nd pic there a radiator hose that already cut.
Our radiator has 3 hole on it. show it picture.
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and this the sample diagram that I scratch to show the our e34's cooling system.
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So the adapter sensor must put at the top radiator hose at number 2. So you see the adapter has 2 wire on it, 1 connect to gauge 1 to - ve or grounding.
Now comes to the wiring part. I do the wiring show like the picture below.
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I use the connector from the gauge wiring to the switch for easy custom in the future. Also here I use single switch for both start and light. Before set up the place and do the real wiring, its beter to test it 1st. So here the test i do and there is no problem at all.
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Then after test complete its time for the real part. Find a place that you like. Here mine.
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Then its complete. Now the tips to check the gauge reading.
Here example of mine
- Normal engine starting w/o move & no A/C on.
The reading is 80 - 85
- Normal engine starting w/o move but with A/C on
The reading is 80 - 85 and slowly up to 90+ max.
- So with moving car and with A/C on
The reading is 85 - 90+ and slowly down when the car move faster.
Total cost :
Gauge + sensor adapter = RM 105
Wire + Switch + other = Below RM 20
As long the meter reading not up suddenly then you need no worry. With this temperature its high for me cause my Fan Clutch are in bad condition already. So guys, that all from me. Any update ill post it later. chears.
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I use the connector from the gauge wiring to the switch for easy custom in the future. Also here I use single switch for both start and light. Before set up the place and do the real wiring, its beter to test it 1st. So here the test i do and there is no problem at all.
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Then after test complete its time for the real part. Find a place that you like. Here mine.
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Then its complete. Now the tips to check the gauge reading.
Here example of mine
- Normal engine starting w/o move & no A/C on.
The reading is 80 - 85
- Normal engine starting w/o move but with A/C on
The reading is 80 - 85 and slowly up to 90+ max.
- So with moving car and with A/C on
The reading is 85 - 90+ and slowly down when the car move faster.
Total cost :
Gauge + sensor adapter = RM 105
Wire + Switch + other = Below RM 20
As long the meter reading not up suddenly then you need no worry. With this temperature its high for me cause my Fan Clutch are in bad condition already. So guys, that all from me. Any update ill post it later. chears.
Hello guys... Its has been so long I haven post my DIY project... So here the next DIY that I have done... I dunno if e34 got reverse sensor on it... Mine didn't have, so I install one... Well its been so hard without a sensor since I got this car... Many time hit something while reverse (But sure not people car).. But still hard on me... So I buy 1 and install it my self... Here the sensor I buy...
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I only buy a cheaper one.. Only for RM 60... Item Including ( 2 sensor eye, LED indicator, Hole saw, control box)... But you can choose use Reverse Camera or choose like mine. Reverse Camera are the easy one.. no need make a hole on your bumper.. Camera I might install it on the front (Future Plan)...
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I only buy a cheaper one.. Only for RM 60... Item Including ( 2 sensor eye, LED indicator, Hole saw, control box)... But you can choose use Reverse Camera or choose like mine. Reverse Camera are the easy one.. no need make a hole on your bumper.. Camera I might install it on the front (Future Plan)...
Since my house are Apartment, then there's a problem for me to get electric source... Well I had to buy extension...
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on the 2nd pic you can zoom out to see the extension wire.... I buy 60m with rm 65... And can be use full for the future project... Haha.. crazy right...
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on the 2nd pic you can zoom out to see the extension wire.... I buy 60m with rm 65... And can be use full for the future project... Haha.. crazy right...
Now come to the process development....
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Im using paper tape for marking process.... Its up to you where you want to put the sensor... But dont to far and dont to near... Here picture after make a hole...
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There a hole inside hole ( Hole Inception )..hahaha.. Joking... That hole I need to make a hole for the wire to in there... But with lack of tool.. I only can make small one... And need to modify on the wire here the sample...
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Here what need to be modify... Need to cut some of the side at the wire...
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Im using paper tape for marking process.... Its up to you where you want to put the sensor... But dont to far and dont to near... Here picture after make a hole...
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There a hole inside hole ( Hole Inception )..hahaha.. Joking... That hole I need to make a hole for the wire to in there... But with lack of tool.. I only can make small one... And need to modify on the wire here the sample...
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Here what need to be modify... Need to cut some of the side at the wire...
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After that find a hole to get it to the car trunk... Here I saw a hole and make the perfect place for the both sensor wire...
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After that done, and its almost complete... just do the last wiring for power source... here some sample...
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For power source you need to find the wiring cable for reverse light... The 1st Pic is where the reverse bulb is..then 2nd pic is wire for the power source of the reverse light.. Took me awhile to look up the wire color for the reverse light... Well its done.... Test it before do the cable management...
Here it is... Nicely done... Now I can reverse without afraid of hit things... Chears...
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Total Cost:
Reverse Sensor = RM 60
Extension Power Source (60 meter) = RM 65
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After that done, and its almost complete... just do the last wiring for power source... here some sample...
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For power source you need to find the wiring cable for reverse light... The 1st Pic is where the reverse bulb is..then 2nd pic is wire for the power source of the reverse light.. Took me awhile to look up the wire color for the reverse light... Well its done.... Test it before do the cable management...
Here it is... Nicely done... Now I can reverse without afraid of hit things... Chears...
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Total Cost:
Reverse Sensor = RM 60
Extension Power Source (60 meter) = RM 65
