635 - dreaded light was / wipe

i spoke with Hella direct (01295 272233) who have given me a couple of their local distributors to deal with. Although (outer) reflectors aren't available here, and BMW can't tell me when they will order any more, Hellas agents can order direct from Germany with a 2-3 wk delivery.

In the meantime Fritz's Bits have found me a set of lights and a wiper motor - so I think I'm sorted - apart from mounting / adjusting the new lights with all the little plastic bits!

Dan - cheers

obviously more 'jiggling' afoot!!

I know the lights are in a bad way - although they work fine the bulb holders seem to just be resting / pushed onto the badly corroded reflectors - they don't seem attached in any way any more!

Hoping that a set of highline lights / wipers will become available at just the right time for £20 !! wishful thinking I know

anyway - that'll have to wait - its off to get the inner wings sorted out next week.

Derek,

thanks - I did remove the grill bracket (but not the horn - I'll give that a try next) - Does yours have the wash / wipe system attached to the light assembly?

I spent a good half hour 'jiggling' but the wiper assembly seems to make the whole thing just too big to get out!!

Is there a step by step guide for getting at the lights & wash/wipe system anywhere?

cheers

OK - problems again!!

Ive got the driver side grill off and found the 3 large screws that hold the headlight unit in. After removing these and the connectors on the rear I simply can't see a way to get the (now loose) unit out of the available space.

Do I need to separate the lights from the wiper / motor?

How?

Any instructions on removing headlamp units gratefully received!!!

cheers

The blame for my 16 mpg average has been levelled at a faulty fuel pressure regulator. New one being fitted on Tuesday.

Having said all that, my Audi A6 2.4 auto only managed 21-23 under the same conditions so it will be interesting to see how much difference an extra litre makes.

-note, I only get 30mpg on long runs when I am able to cruise without stop /go/ stop (not the M25 then). On shorter runs (<15miles) I get 22-24mpg or worse still on the very shortest.

-also my car has a 3.07 diff and the EH gearbox, which takes the torque converter out of play over 100kph. The gearing is also about 4% higher even than normal for these bits because of the slightly larger diameter tyres that are fitted to my 635.

-all this adds up to reasonable fuel economy on long runs despite the fact I know I have a slight rough spot in the throttle angle pot. (unless of course its the 'snake oil' gadget rattling round in the fuel tank.....)

-I've never actually seen my '6' supping a pint, but beer has been known to mysteriously disappear without my clear recollection.....(shades of 'the third policeman' creeping in here...) 

cheers