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| jeffdon |
 Oct 10 2011, 02:14 PM
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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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| Eddie914 |
Oct 10 2011, 03:32 PM
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If maintained half way decently, the 633csi will last well into 200k to 300k.
The 1982 633CSI is the first year of the updated e24 model designation for the big BMW coupe. The engine is known as the "Big Six" (M30 designation). Many consider the M30 to one of the best engines ever for BMW. Go to: www.mye28.com .... I know the 633csi is technically an e24 but this is the best DYI site for these cars My daily driver is a 1988 M5 (e28). I have had four BMW sedans from the 1980's designated as e28 ... very similar to the e24 coupe as far as drivetrain and suspension. These were all running very strong when I sold them ... 1985 535i - 175,000 miles 1988 M5 - 212,000 miles 1988 M5 - 320,000 miles My current 1988 M5 has ONLY 151,000 miles. Very reliable ... not to mention fast & fun. Problems: suspensions bushings at 150k or 15 years waterpump 150k cam oil squirter banjo bolts loosen clutch at 150k (not so much wear as springs get stiff resulting in worn TO bearing or broken pedal bracket) AT trans governor (DO NOT rev the engine too high nuetral) A/C? I thought they all came with A/C Good Luck |
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| jeffdon |
Oct 10 2011, 03:57 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 |
When I caled on it the guy claimed it did not have AC. Maybe he meant it just was not working.
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jeffdon WOT: BMW 633 CSI Oct 10 2011, 02:14 PM
Tom_T Jeff....or Don...or ?? - :D
I still use my 1 own... Oct 10 2011, 02:54 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
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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