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| jeffdon |
 Oct 10 2011, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None  |
Looking at a 82 633 CSI with about 117k on it. No AC. Would it be hard to add AC?
What other things should I be looking for? My impression was that these inline 6s run forever. |
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| Tom_T |
Oct 10 2011, 02:54 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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Jeff....or Don...or ?? - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I still use my 1 owner 85 325e with essentially the motor as my DD at almost 180k now - no engine work so far. Check around for a wrecked 633/635 (other models may be interchangeable, so check with dealer or Bav Auto), & pull the full system off of it, including interior stuff & compressor - but use that compressor for a core for a "new freon" conversion. You'd need to replace the receiver drier & all soft lines too while you're in there" to save grief, but be prepared for several rounds of clearing the old crud out of the system & replacing compressors. Ergo, I suggest using a local independent BMW shop to do it so that they can pull & warranty out the compressors & any other new parts replaced. I had my local guy change out the Westy to R134 immediately when it's OE compressor failed, and changed the 325e's after it had been in-op for several years. Apparently sitting a long time is the problem, as will be the case with a wrecked 633/635 system transplant. There is a BMW forum similar to this one where you could probably get better answers: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/index.php http://www.bavauto.com/ BTW - IMHO the 633/635 is a great looking car & classic styling up to par with my other fav - the late-60's - early/mid-70's 2.8/3.0 CS/CSi!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
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jeffdon WOT: BMW 633 CSI Oct 10 2011, 02:14 PM
jeffdon Thanks for the info. My Mom is still driving her... Oct 10 2011, 03:05 PM Rleog If you find significant rust around the front shoc... Oct 10 2011, 03:09 PM JmuRiz For what it's worth, there are two 635CSIs in ... Oct 10 2011, 03:09 PM Eddie914 If maintained half way decently, the 633csi will l... Oct 10 2011, 03:32 PM
jeffdon When I caled on it the guy claimed it did not have... Oct 10 2011, 03:57 PM karlo I have a 1985 635. It's done about 200k, but I... Oct 10 2011, 04:25 PM CMONNETT The older 6 series cars were great. My dads first... Oct 12 2011, 08:43 PM |
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