Published Issue Directory

Electrical: Engine

Distributor

Coil/starter: Check for shorting of hot lead from starter solenoid to coil.

Hackett

Rust

Prevention

Spare tire wheel well. Drilling holes for water drain

Gordon

Body Equipment

Insulation

Hood insulation: Use Rubitex R1800 closed-cell dense black rubber/foam by mail from United Refrigeration.

Joe Andreaggi

Body Equipment

Insulation

Hood foil type for sale. 9 Rubitex better. See Vol. 1, No. 1, Pg. 4.

Reity

Gear Box: Automatic

Gearbox Swap

Automatic to 4-speed conversion. Excellent ZF on 2800CS.

Arnold

Ads and Road Tests

Advertisement

3.0CS ‘Bavarian cream’ with car pictured on Kentucky horse farm.

Engine

Head

Temporary fix for worn rockers & shafts. Use Alfa caps

Gilbert

Electrical: Engine

Basic

Wiring: Check harness to + of battery for cracks and frayed wire. Replace eye.

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

Breaking away of top when using Bilstein shocks even without rust.

Pepin

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Restorers

Chris Hardy of Hookset, NH. Does classic cars only.

Baldwin

Miscellaneous

Product Statistics

Number manufactured by year and transmission for U.S./World. 19,487 total worldwide (U.S. total is 3,924: 1,367 2800CS; 2,557 3.0CS).

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Differential

Rear axle identification: LSD & Ratio determination

Richardson

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

2800CS R&T 1970. Includes great 2-page styling analysis of why car looks so good.

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts/Recycle

Yales, Inc. Mad Man Auto Salvage, Montville, CT (800-243-0874).

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts

Wil’s Foreign Auto Wreckers, Islip, NY

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts

Bavarian Auto Wreckers, Oakland, CA.

Engine

Head

Follow-up to valve caps., Vol. 1, No. 32, Pg. 2. Don’t do it. Puts strain on other components.

Arnold

Engine

Filter

Spin on conversion using Miller & Norburn part. Use Chevy V8 cannister.

Ciervo

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

Continuing problems regardless of shocks used.

Body Equipment

Weather Stripping

Renewal: Soaking in Armor-All for 1 month will restore old rubber.

Freeman

Paint Work

Basic

Repainting: Keep factory primer, if possible. Use Imron 44401 gray for silver.

Freeman

Radiator

Basic

Reduce overheating with 3-row core for $150.

Olme

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

3.0CS R&T 1972. Michelin 175HR-14 tires too small on U.S. car. Europe uses 195-70.

Wheels and Tires

Tires

Converting to 15” BBS wheels. Using 205/60 Pirelli P6. Improvement.

Malegon

Electrical: Chassis

Wipers

Interval wipers conversion. Use 2002 delay part 61311357913 and modify wiring.

Rissler

Radio

Radio

Opinion of brands. Pioneer recommended.

Electrical: Engine

Distributor

Keep and discon. vacuum retard. Euro dist no better

Weldon

Sliding Roof

Basic

Installation of weatherstripping: Follow shop manual instruction and use GE clear silicone.

Rissler

Heating and Air Conditioning

AC

Convert to Datsun Sankyo rotary compressor.

Ciervo

Rust

Anti-rust Stuff

Bilstein Waxoyl rust proofing. Rent spray gun and garage lift.

Stan Simm

Miscellaneous

Price Guide

1981 value index showing used price range for each year. From CPI guide.

Miscellaneous

Invoices

1973 3.0CS 4-speed in TX: $14,575 list with all options.

Peters

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

3.0CSL.

Miscellaneous

Price Guide

1982 value index. CPI updates. Average retail for 1969 2800: $6,500 to $12,000 for 1974 CS.

Wheels and Tires

Rims

15” conversion: BBS wheels and 205/60 Pirelli P6 causes cutting of tires.

Tsao

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Conversion to cranks. Job is difficult.

Mann

Rust

Prevention

Glove box leakage and inspection for rust in front end area, including removing rockers.

Simm

Rust

Prevention

Front wheel well: Hermes wheel seals to protect from rust. See Volvo removing rockers.

Stan Simm

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

2800 with custom body by Frua. Story of design and rediscovery of the car.

Fuel System

Carburetors

Synchronize Webers with Unisys vacuum tester with Mercedes carb adapter.

Front Axle

Basic

Alpina front springs: Installation with Bilstein shocks, new joints, tie rods. Better handling.

Ads and Road Tests

Advertisement

1970 2800CSA ‘Automatic Status.’ Ken Purdy in 1970 said 2800CS best car in the world.

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Can be swapped diagonally across car

Swig

Body Equipment

Spoiler

Air dams: problems with damage using 205/70 tires

Mingis

Rust

Detecting Rust

Avoid buying a car with rust. Has much experience with rust and will offer advice.

Mingis

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Restorers

Gary Barlett, 1912 N. Granville, Muncie, IN (317-289-1586).

Gordon

Miscellaneous

Grey Market

Will provide printed requirements and give advice on certification.

Hannickel

Body Equipment

Interior

Interior: Disassembly instructions. Rear seat area, trunk, doors, console.

Jervis

Miscellaneous

Invoices

1971 2800CS in Beverly Hills, CA: $9,395 list with AC, leather, electric windows.

Barmore

Seats

Leather Care

Leather maintenance: Good results with Lexol cleaner/conditioner.

Driscoll

Seats

Replacing

Seats: Replacing stock seats with leather Recaro. Also use Lexol cleaner/conditioner.

Miscellaneous

Price Guide

1982 value index from CPI Value Guide. Price ranges for each year.

Electrical: Engine

Distributor

Capacitor discharge ignition: Jacob’s Compusensor.

Evanoff

Rust

Prevention

Sun roof drain hole: Check for draining with wire. Rear exits from wheel well.

Simm

Front Axle

Suspension +

Korman springs/sway bars, Bilsteins, triple Webers/more Webers,headers, 225/60 tires.

Freye

Exhaust

Exhaust Heat

Eliminate heat up to passenger seat with asbestos sheet glued to underside.

Stan Simm

Body Equipment

Console

Console: Disassembly instructions for installing stereo/misc.

Radio

Speakers

Installation: Speakers under rear seats

Sliding Roof

Basic

Replacing zipper on electric sunroof and freezing zipper.

Simm

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

Failure due to non-standard shocks. Tack welds crucial. Comprehensive.

Hill

Fuel System

Carburetors

JAM Weber warning. Watch for link problem

Craw

Body Equipment

Exterior Trim

Exterior trim: Back epoxy coating, process described and source for doing it.

Electrical: Chassis

Battery

Moveto trunk for easier oil filter changing and wt distrib.

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

2800CS R&T 1972 160lbs. compression.

Engine

Engine

Shock recommendation for Korman Stage II engine

Mann

Wheels and Tires

Rims

Fender rubbing problems with 15” wheels and 215x60 tires. Roll fender lips.

Builder

Rust

Prevention

Wheel well liners: Volvo plastic liners. More ...

Riblett

Engine

Header

Headercraft with satin black finish. Improvement noticeable.

Woollcott

Front Axle

Shocks

Koni and Boges shock advice. Konis too firm. Boges good.

Woollcott

Restoration

Tips

Restoration: Experiences in restoring 1973 CS. Disassembly and rust analysis.

Various

Radio

Radio

CB radio installation.

Freye

Rust

Detecting Rust

Body rust: 3 pages of photos of key rust areas of coupe. Must reading!!! (says Author)

Mark Borchik

Ads and Road Tests

Advertisement

1970 2800CS cabriolet at 30,000 marks. In German.

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

1971 2800CS World Car Guide.

Front Axle

Basic

Diagram of front and rear suspension.

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

1971 2800CS Track & Traffic 170-R-14 XAS tires std. Technical specs.

Seats

Leather Care

Leather restoration: Using Clausens and Dyo-Flex .

Pepin

Electrical: Engine

Plugs

Use Never Sieze coating instead of oil when installing .

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Oil

Oil recommendation: Valvoline Hi-perf. 90/Castrol c hypoid LSD. Can use LSD oil in non-LSD differential.

Instruments

Speedometer

Repair: VDO speedometer and clock. Recommendation for 2 shops who do repairs.

Heating and Air Conditioning

AC

Aftermarket installation.

Grundy

Body Equipment

Sun Visor

Sun visor: Quick fix using plate (Illuminessence now sells replacement brackets).

Riblett

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Rear motors: Fix for loose electrical connection pins.

Freys

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Unfreeze with plastic tool.

Lincoln

Rust

Anti-rust Stuff

Extend. Use with plastic trigger pump sprayer like Glass Plus.

Grundy

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Drive Shaft

Center support bearing and guide joint inspection.

Body Sheet Metal

Door

Door hinges: Alignment problems and whistling windows.

Adams

Rust

Prevention

Wheel well liners: Volvo plastic liner. Installation help

Ribley

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts

XKS price list for leather and trim.

Electrical: Engine

Distributor

Jacobs Compusensor recommendation.

Evanoff

Instruments

Fuel Guage

Fuel guage and sendingn unit repair

Ryan

Miscellaneous

Specifications

3.0CS model differences 1972 and 1974: telescoping steering wheel; light in glove compartment; power mirror.

Ryan

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

Reminiscences of a 2000CS and 2800CS owner.

Eberi

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Restorers

Price list A.I.R. (now out of business). Lists steps required.

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Restorers

Bavarian Restoration, Inc. (1984) Lists steps required.

Gordon

Miscellaneous

Invoices

1971 2800CS in LA: $9,381 list without SR, LSD, heated rear window.

See Invoice

Miscellaneous

Invoices

1972 3.0CS in Hartford, CT: $10,659 list without LSD.

See Invoice

Body Sheet Metal

Fender Plates

Fender connector plates: Pictorial of connection plates for front end restoration.

Mark Borchik

Body Equipment

Sun Visor

Sun visor: Fabricating clips using acrylic

Mark Borchik

Engine

Head

Rebuild. Always replace guides with .1mm oversize.

Thompson

Gear Box: Manual

Gearbox

Tip: Stuff to order when replacing.

Thompson

Body Equipment

Decals

Decals: BMW original-order from dealers. Lists part numbers.

Thompson

Restoration

Tips

Glass beading parts and cadmium plated with gold wash. Nice look.

O’Brien

Body Equipment

Wood

Refinish with McBeath veneer . Details and advice

Dewante

Wheels and Tires

Tires

Be careful if changing from 70 series original to 60 series.

Via

Fuel System

Carburetors

Rebuilding Zeniths. Describes parts. Better than Webers? And original.

Woollcott

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

To simplify yearly inspection, cut holes in plastic covers

Gordon

Miscellaneous

Grey Market

Buying CSs in Europe.

Bill Proud

Instruments

Adding VDO

Mounting 3 VDO instruments into dash speaker grille.

Barmore

Rust

Anti-rust Stuff

SCM rust seal+prod superior to Waxoil. More ...

Evanoff

Fuel System

Carburetors

Overhauling. 18 pages for rebuilding and Zenith carbs.

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

Experiences in detection and plans for repair.

Front Axle

Basic

CSL suspension considerations: Springs, shocks, roll bars.

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

1972 3.0CS Thoroughbred and Classic Car. Excellent chronology, rust analysis, evolution.

Engine

Header

True bolt in header for carbureted CS’s from Headercraft.

Woollcott

Engine

Header

Corrosion resistant coating done by Hi-Performance in Oklahoma City.

Cook

Electrical: Engine

Distributor

Bosch distributor overhaul. Instructions.

Woollcott

Body Equipment

Windows

Windshield: Beware of distortion in non-BMW windshields. Also installation advice.

Woollcott

Lights

Basic

Rear light frame: Chroming. Value Metal Plating in Seattle does for $64 (1985).

Mark Borchik

Engine

Emissions

Kinked vapor recovery hose could cause fire.

Heating and Air Conditioning

AC

Sankyo #508 compressor conversion. Part Nos. included.

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Restorers

Custom Coach Care, Tempe, AZ.

Tools and Accessories

Tools

Tools: European wrenches. Time and easier to use. Made up tool installing hood torsion bar.

Grundy

Restoration

Tips

Tips on dealing with mechanics and doing your own work.

Grundy

Gear Box: Manual

Gearbox Swap

5-speed conversion: Will provide advice on installation.

Bill Proud

Miscellaneous

Grey Market

Will share experience in federalization of imported CS.

Hannickel

Front Axle

Basic

Suspension upgrade: Yokohama 225/60 14, Bilsteins, neoprene bushings, reduce spacer.

Driscoll

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

Metal fatigue (not due to rust). Photos of breakage. Definitive.

Schiavone

Engine

Header

When installing Headercraft, need to use shorter studs.

Blinksi

Heating and Air Conditioning

Heater

Heater: Blower motor Bosch. Parts interchange.

Abdo

Miscellaneous

Grey Market

Advice on importing CS from Europe. Caveat Emptor.

Engine

Filter

Easy change by removing 4 bolts holding assembly to block. Need new gasket periodically.

Evanoff

Engine

Filter

Use tiny vice grip to hold cannister while tightening from below.

Schiavone

Radiator

Basic

How to change your coolant.

Hansele

Tools and Accessories

Tools

Tools: Pilot bearing puller from Snap-on. $65, Part No. A-78.

Evanoff

Wheels and Tires

Tires

B.F. Goodrich Comp T/As 205/60 and RIAL alloy wheels.

Carey

Body Equipment

Grilles

Vacuum plating (interior only): Plastic plating in in MI .

Spooner

Body Equipment

Wood

Take old dash out when window is out. Instructions follow

Builder

Body Equipment

Weather Stripping

Rubber washers and rubber U-channel for chrome molding.

Phemister

Engine

Filter

Keep extra canister cleaned and ready to install.

Fawcett

Body Equipment

Headliner

XKSS replacement. Pattern 5012.

Body Equipment

Insulation

Flexible lead sheet between foam. Soundcoat (516-242-2200) can provide name of local distributor.

Grundy

Seats

Headrests

Pulling headrests and oil notched bars. How to remove .

Grundy

Miscellaneous

Invoices

1970 2800 CS in Los Angeles: $9,381 list without LSD or heated rear window.

See Invoice

Miscellaneous

Insurance

Justifying value of car for claims purposes.

Richardson

Front Axle

Basic

CSL Suspension recommendation from Johnathan Hooker.

J. Hooker

Miscellaneous

Basic

White binder with CS. Drawing for filing copies of CS newsletters.

Elbaum

Safety Belts

Reel Convert

Inertial reel conversion. 2 types: 1 from 1978 Datsun 200SX.

Mark Borchik

Body Equipment

Wood

Refinishing advice

Cavell

Brakes

Front Brakes

Converting 2800CS front disks to 3.0CS ventilated type: Need spacers & new bolts.

Mark Borchik

Wheels and Tires

Tires

Recommendation for Yokahama & B.F. Goodrich

Hansele

Body Equipment

Insulation

Soundproofing. From marine supply.

Mark Borchik

Instruments

Clock

Stopped because fusible link burned out. Easy fix.

Allais

Rust

Detecting Rust

How to inspect for rust.

Grundy

Electrical: Chassis

Motors

If car is left idle, exercise all motors once per month.

Grundy

Rust

Anti-rust Stuff

Foaming injection to rocker panels.

Grundy

Electrical: Chassis

Wiring

Run copper wire throughout car & ground everything to it.

Grundy

Waxing and Overall Care

Basic

Waxing hints: Use diapers and Meguiars No. 7

Richardson

Radiator

Basic

BMW tropical radiator, Part No. 17-11-1-109-661.

Goldstein

Gear Box: Manual

Gearbox Swap

5-speed conversion: Will provide advice or parts.

Evanoff

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Differential

Limited slip: Install used LSD from junk yard.

Evanoff

Brakes

Front Brakes

Converting 2800CS front disks to 3.0CS ventilated type.

Evanoff

Wheels and Tires

Rims

Switching to 630 alloy wheels.

Evanoff

Lights

Basic

Rear tail light electrical short: Brass strap loose.

Evanoff

Radio

Speaker

Improved sound. Ledge & door speaker.

Evanoff

Gear Box: Automatic

Gearbox Swap

Automatic to 4-speed conversion: 4 detailed step-by-step pages with parts.

Carl Nelson

Miscellaneous

Grey Market

Bad experience in importing 6 BMWs, including CSL and 735i.

Walker

Engine

Header

Quieting noisy headers. 1/16” Refrasil blanket reduces hollow pinging.

Grinstead

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

Welding: Important to MIG weld repairs to shock towers.

Hutchinson

Electrical: Chassis

Basic

Electrical grounding: MDR ‘Liquid Lectric Tape.

Grinstead

Electrical: Chassis

Wiring

Grounding: Use ‘TWEEK’ from stereo shops/electric supply houses. Bonds connections.

Grinstead

Lights

Basic

Cibie headlights with optional bulbs. Be careful installing hot lead.

Hutchison

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

Experiences: Passport.

Hutchinson

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

Car problems on trip and help from unlikely places.

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

3.0CSL Autoweek 1986.

Matras

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

Dr. Bimmer glossary of terms: Humorous description of key CS parts.

Body Equipment

Spoiler

Air dams: Installation and photo. Use 633CSi factory unit.

Wittman

Miscellaneous

Invoices

1973 3.0CS in Chapel Hill, NC: $10,504 list (paid $9,504) with all options except SR and LSD.

See Invoice

Gear Box: Automatic

Gearbox Swap

Automatic to manual 5-speed: Contact on parts required.

Carl Nelson

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Differential

Differential support brackets: Check for cracks.

Grundy

Engine

Head

Resurfacing: Keep timing cover attached, else big problems; difference will cause cracking.

Thompson

Engine

Water Pump

New style not as thick as original. Must shorten bolts or use washers.

Thompson

Radiator

Radiator

Bavarian radiator has 3 cores: Recoring costs almost as much as new radiator.

Thompson

Sliding Roof

Basic

Installation and fixing advice.

Naas

Restoration

Tips

Misc. restoration: Sunroof drain and weather stripping; cavity fill; electric window.

Naas

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts

Parts prices from Johnathon Hooker.

J. Hooker

Fuel System

Tank

Check to make sure plastic tank for fumes is not cracked.

Leonard

Radiator

Radiator

Use 3 row. If re-cored, ask that baffles be installed.

Leonard

Steering

Power Steering

Replacing hose, filter & check if it can take T&P.

Leonard

Body Equipment

Windows

Vent window leakage: Solving problem

Leonard

Front Axle

Stabilizer

Sway bar recommendation using 19mm Bavarian swaybar.

Wittman

Engine

Water Pump

3 core radiator reduces water pump wear.

Nesbitt

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

Washer welded to top of rear shock towers.

Ohanian

Electrical: Chassis

Wipers

Arm flying off. Spindle and arm socket wear.

Sonfield

Waxing and Overall Care

Basic

SMOOTHIE on hoses, etc. much better than Armor-All. Mfd. by Marson, Chelsea, MA.

Roger Wray

Waxing and Overall Care

Basic

Wax recommendation: McGuires /Blitz/Zymol

O’Brien

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts

Bimmer; CTC; Illuminessence; Johnathan Hooker; Metric Mechanic; Technician.

Various

Engine

Fan

Electric fans/cooling: Bosch AC fans mount in front.

Grundy

Rust

Anti-rust Formulas

Foaming type for rockers/cavities. Some controversy over value.

Grundy

Fuel System

Carburetors

Fuel line: Source for replacement hose which matches original. Also original clamps.

Joe Andreaggi

Gear Box: Manual

Lubrication of

Oil recommendation. Amsoil Sunfleet XL8w-90

Joe Andreaggi

Safety Belts

Execute Buzzer

Buzzer cutoff after 5 seconds. Includes wiring diagram.

Joe Andreaggi

Miscellaneous

Grey Market

Reinforcing door brace for certifying models. Includes pix.

Joe Andreaggi

Steering

Steering Wheel

Switched to optional leather 380mm wheel for $200

Joe Andreaggi

Engine

Head

Mfg. date is stamped on head with 2-digit year in circle next to water pump.

Beires

Seats

Replacement

Leather back seat kit from XKSS

Grinstead

Instruments

Clock

Clock repair shop in AR

Grinstead

Sliding Roof

Basic

Cable guide electric gear identification with photo.

Barmore

Miscellaneous

Basic

Towing recommendation. Use hydraulic lift system only. Never pull with eye hooks.

Markland

Miscellaneous

Insurance

Adjustment advice and dealing with claims.

Markland

Tools and Accessories

Jack

Carry hydraulic floor jack in trunk to supplement original jack.

Markland

Electrical: Chassis

Wipers

Blades: Use larger 18” for better coverage.

Markland

Instruments

Cruise Control

Cruise control recommendations

Markland

Engine

Head

Valve adjustment tips. Make sure all lash is taken up before measuring clearance.

Walker

Engine

Fan

Fan clutch: Later style better, but electric fan best.

Walker

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Basic

Rear alignment: Chassis analysis by computer.

McDonough

Wheels and Tires

Rims

Conversion to 15” BBS RA and misc. tips on mounting.

Cavell

Body Equipment

Grilles

Fender grids: Description of 2 processes for chrome-plating plastic: vacuum and electroplate.

Peter Sliskovich

Body Equipment

Headliner

Spray with nutone. Lite grey for trunk. Includes instructions.

Ventura

Lights

Basic

Engine compartment lights. Use circular cutouts on each side to install 4” lights.

Markland

Radio

Antenna

Antenna: Installed in trunk. 2-1/2 hrs. Installation tips.

Markland

Electrical: Engine

Distributor

Timing a desmogged engine.

Phemister

Rust

Prevention

Gas tank: Use closed-cell foam tape by Stanley

G. Phemister

Miscellaneous

Basic

Recommendations and installation tips.

Richardson

Restoration

Tips

2000CS restoration experiences. Call with questions.

G. Phemister

Rust

Anti-rust Stuff

LPS with garden sprayer. Make sure rocker drain holes are open.

Phemister

Rust

Anti-rust Stuff

Oxy-solv. Neutra Rust and POR-15

Peter Sliskovich

Restoration

Tips

Custom 2800 by Frua. Status of restoration project. Pictures. See Vol. 1, No. 6, Pg. 5.

Restoration

Tips

Experiences buying $1,700 project car.

Rob Siegel

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Unfreezing. Transmission shaft and worm gear dissassembly and lube.

Kester

Rust

Anti-rust Stuff

Foam treatment for rocker panels. Comprehensive. But see Vol. 4, No. 1, Pg. 10 for negative.

Roger Wray

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

Definitive articles on fatigue/rust and repair of rear shock towers.

Felice

Body Equipment

Grilles

Fender chrome grids: Re-plating shop in Florida. $150 for 6 parts.

Markland

Body Equipment

Wood

Wood recondition shop in MA.

Restoration

Tips

Restoration video tape from Bavarian Restorations TN .

Moore

Sliding Roof

Parts ID

Gear and cable identification. Background on installation of sunroofs on U.S. coupes.

Barmore

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

CSL experiences.

Walker

Electrical: Chassis

Keys

How to find keys and their codes.

Walker

Electrical: Chassis

Wipers

Motor rebuild: At $60; much cheaper than a new one.

Walker

Wheels and Tires

Tires

Survey of register members and comments.

Olme

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts/Sources

Bimmer; CTC; Maximmillian; Illuminessence; Johnathan Hooker; Metric Mechanic; 2002AD.

Various

Restoration

Tips

Andy Barcheck’s restoration and production table. Pictures of rust areas.

Mark Borchik

Miscellaneous

Grey Market

CSL experiences buying and importing.

Barnett

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

SCL. Specs., aerodynamic analysis, driving impressions. Autoweek; Road and Track. Esp. Useful.

Autoweek, R&T

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Converting old style motor to new better ones

Nelson

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts Swap

Parts interchange with senior sixes, 2000CS and 5/6 series. Lists each part.

Riblett

Miscellaneous

Invoices

1970 2800CS in Los Angeles: $9,381 list price.

See Invoice

Miscellaneous

Invoices

1972 3.0CS in Birmingham: $10,445 list.

See Invoice

Fuel System

Fuel Injector

D-Jetronic conversion to L-Jetronic. Will provide advice.

Andersen

Body Equipment

Headliner

Material from XKSS installed locally in Florida.

King

Rust

Anti-rust Stuff

EXTEND and paint over with POR-15 to seal. Also BONDO Spray Undercoat.

Odom

Lights

Basic

Quartz lights for brakes from CTC recommended.

Sena

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Basic

Boot replacement. Replacing half axle in same direction

Ventura

Miscellaneous

Specifications

Technical specs: 1974 for CS/CSI/CSL from BMW. Interesting list of options.

Engine

Engine

Warning if replacing engine with w/ standard transmission into car with automatic transmission. Needle bearing.

Damrell

Brakes

Hand Brake

Hand brake adjustment: Detailed instructions

Damrell

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Restorers

Bavarian Motor, Franchtown, NJ. 2-page testimonial.

Smith

Body Sheet Metal

Shock Tower

Info. and specs. for washer for installation from beneath.

Roger Wray

Rust

Anti-rust Stuff

EXTEND + Tremco underbody after. Others.

Johnson

Body Equipment

Wood

Veneer can be stripped off and replaced. How?.

Fleming

Body Equipment

Instrument Panel

Removing dash: Detailed step-by-step. 3 pages.

Body Equipment

Spoiler

Front/rear spoiler/bra: Source for purchase and advice

Mark Borchik

Body Sheet Metal

Fender

Chrome wheel arch trim: Sources $300 for set of 4.

Mark Borchik

Brakes

Rear Brakes

Converting 2800CS rear drums to 3.0CS type disc brakes.

Riblett

Rust

Anti- rust Stuff

Zintex recommended after test of 20 products by Skinned Knuckles.

Riblett

Fuel System

Fuel Injector

Fuel injectors: Control module pin ID and misc. tips.

Andersen

Electrical: Chassis

Wipers

Loose wiper arms: How to fix; with schematics.

Lovdahl

Body Sheet Metal

Basic

Sheet metal schematic from parts manual showing all components and how coupe is built.

Visck

Restoration

Tips

Restoration of CSL: Focus on body work.

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts

Sheet metal pictorials and prices: Mark Smith England

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

3.0CS: Autovisie (Dutch). Very comprehensive.

Engine

Filter

Spin on conversion using Miller & Norburn unit.

Purdie

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Differential

Mounting: Replace rubber mount under differential. Also pg. 6.

Purdie

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Differential

Experience in rebuilding limited slip differential for $275.

Raeside

Electrical: Chassis

Wipers

Armscan substitute later bolt on types with advantages.

Fleming

Restoration

Tips

Many short tips of all types.

Various

Body Equipment

Wood

Veneer 3M sells walnut veneer 1/64” at hardware stores. Stain and varnish.

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Rear window tips: Removing glass, regulator stop, grounding, wiring.

O’Brien

Body Equipment

Linings

Trunk lining:Vinyl is replaceable paint match available

O’Brien

Electrical: Chassis

Wiring

Wiring harness: Detail step-by-step to replace front and rear harness.

Fuel System

Carburetors

Carburetor problems: Technical analysis.

Electrical: Engine

Distributor

Improving conventional ignition: Highly technical 3-page analysis. Translated from Dutch.

Editor

Miscellaneous

Buying

Inspecting before buying: 13-point check list.

Restoration

Tips

1972 CS restoration experience.

Allain-Lester

Miscellaneous

Buying

How to buy a used car.

Muller

Miscellaneous

Specifications

3.0CS US specs.

Radio

Radio

Installation tips on stereo system.

Calmar

Instruments

Speedometer

Repairing VDO instrument: 3 repair shops listed.

Miscellaneous

Basic

Index to CS Register articles through 1989. Esp. Useful.

Vlack

Miscellaneous

Product Statistics

CSL production statistics: Comprehensive article including specific owners.

Bernat

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

Experiences buying and owning CSL Alpina.

Cary Iida

Gear Box: Manual

Gearbox Swap

Conversion to 5-speed.

Carl Nelson

Restoration

Tips

Mild cam/C-D spark system, bad experience with Stahl headers.

Johnson

Instruments

Fuel Guage

Repair of sending unit for gas guage.

Joe Andreaggi

Restoration

Tips

Life, death and life of coupe. Comprehensive article on restoring a rust bucket.

Rob Siegel

Wheels and Tires

Tires

Results of tire survey of members.

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Mechanic

Recommendation for suspension shop in Huntington Beach.

Hansele

Restoration

Tips

Misc. tips, including rust detection/prevention, front fender liners, shop manual.

Various

Miscellaneous

Roster

Membership roster.

Editor

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Differential

Identification of limited slip differential and ratios.

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Differential

Installing Bavaria differential into a CSL.

Instruments

Speedometer

Good experiences with North Hollywood Speedometer

Kotanian

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Restorers

Recommendation for Kelly’s Body Shop in Santa Ana, CA for restoration.

Purdie

Brakes

Front Brakes

Tips: Stainless steel brake lines, metal master pads, change DOT oil twice per year.

Muller

Wheels and Tires

Rims/Shop

Ye Olde Wheel Shop in MD for straightening rims & repainting.

Muller

Miscellaneous

Insurance

Pinning down agents on how much if car totals and recommendation on price insurance.

Muller

Seats

Replacing

Leather seat recovering experiences at shop in Ensenada, Mexico.

Erickson

Gear Box: Automatic

Gearbox Swap

Replacing Borg Warner automatic with 1976 Bavaria ZF. Some adaption required. Works great.

Erickson

Body Equipment

Decals

Making replacement label for cooling system/instructions

Joe Andreaggi

Electrical: Chassis

Wiring

Wiring from/to paths and colors for 2800CS and most of 3.0CS coupes.

Kotanian

Restoration

Tips

Car storage tips.

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Mechanic

Recommendation for Alpine Foreign Car in Torrance, CA.

Bauchman

Seats

Replacing

Removing seats and putting on XKSS leather replacement covers.

Allain

Miscellaneous

Insurance

Dealing with an insurance company for fair compensation.

Duso

Body Equipment

Emblems

Factory paint code plate on driver side door pillar. 3-digit code table with colors and years. Esp. Useful.

Lumbra

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Mechanic

Misc. shops recommended: Fairfax, VA; San Clemente, LA; Short Hills, NJ; Stamford, CT; Seaside, CA.

Various

Body Equipment

Instrument Panel

Instrument panel removal and new wood. Warning on disconnecting defroster nozzles first.

Aiello

Sliding Roof

Leaks

Sunroof leaks. New felt seals, rubber and clamps for hoses draining into roof columns.

Erickson

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Cleaning motors with electrical contact spray. Motors rarely wear out, need cleaning.

Erickson

Body Equipment

Wood

Wood repair without removing dash.

Erickson

Restoration

Tips

Get estimates in writing and progress reports. Don’t use aftermarket panels. Other tips.

Moore

Restoration

Tips

Bad experience in coupe restoration with body and paint.

Rockett

Body Equipment

Wood

Wood replacement for console front plate. Will be refinishing dash and wood doors.

Skelton

Paint Work

Basic

Fallout powder bumps on white paint. Product helps.

Spurny

Restoration

Tips

Change fan to 9; oil filter to spin on; ignition points to Allison.

Art Wegweiser

Instruments

Fuel Guage

Faulty gas guage reading leading to out of gas situation and clogged carbs.

Bower

Safety Belts

Replacement

Experience with Schroth 4 points belts as replacement for original factory 3 point.

Bower

Engine

Engine Swap

Replacing engine with 3.3 1980/1981.

Bower

Body Equipment

Weather Stripping

Use Dow Corning “Gasket in a Tube,” black for small gaps.

Bower

Rust

Detecting Rust

Rust in trunk area hidden under vinyl-covered panels.

Bower

Restoration

Tips

Going through CS restoration in Weston, CT.

Cooke

Restoration

Tips/Pub.

Buy Haynes manual for Bavaria; Beats factory manual.

Paint Work

Basic

Recommended base and clear coats.

Sherwood

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Differential

Ways to strengthen the differential support bracket for competition use.

Miscellaneous

Buying

Advice on buying an already restored coupe vs. fixing up a poor one.

Mark Borchik

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

Experiences with owning and driving 1973 CSL.

Burden

Miscellaneous

Basic

Article on custom built convertible version of CS.

Reisser

Restoration

Tips

Life, death and life of coupe. Part 3

Rob Siegel

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

Road & Track owner survey of 2800, Bavaria and CS.

R&T

Electrical: Engine

Alternator

Alternator bushings of longer life. Par t numbers given

Fischer

Instruments

Speedometer

Repairing stalled odometer with driving gear freeze-up.

Mahaffrey

Gear Box: Manual

Gearbox Swap

Comprehensive article on 5-speed conversion using 528i transmission.

Siegel

Body Equipment

Basic

Door grab handle repair and strengthening.

Fleming

Restoration

Tips

Status of body restoration effort. Fenders and rockers off. Illuminessence decals.

Sippel

Body Sheet Metal

Fender

How to roll fender lips. Also see Vol. 8, No. 1, Pg. 20.

Roger Wray

Wheels and Tires

Rims

Alloy wheel care and inspection.

Ridge

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

1972 CSL road test by Motor Trend.

Motor Trend

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

Tests of 2002, Bavaria, 3.0CS by motor Trend in 1974.

Motor Trend

Sources for Parts and Restoration

Parts

Recommended catalog for items for garage workshop.

Richardson

Miscellaneous

Basic

Source for 1:43, 1:24, 1:20 and 1:60 scale models of CS coupe from 80-page catalog.

Miscellaneous

Product Statistics

CSL’s after VIN No. 2275430 had the 3.2 liter motor.

Bradely

Miscellaneous

Basic

New book on CS, published in England. “BMW: The Classic 6 Cylinder Coupes, 1968-1975” at $20.

Engine

Filter

Use of an engine pre-lubricator tapped to oil filter.

Savad

Steering

Steering Wheel

Luise 370mm mahoganychrome steering wheel for $200.

Mansoo

Seats

Sheep Skin

Sheep skin or JC Whitney plush velour cheaper still.

Raeside

Clutch

Slave Cylinder

Grease eliminates friction on slave cylinder & clutch rods

Jewett

Wheels and Tires

Rims

Bead blasting and painting wheels

Bower

Body Equipment

Weather Stripping

Replacing rubber of vent window frame with facsimile using black strip gasket from bumper.

Bower

Body Equipment

Emblems

Reproduction of Karmann plate left door jamb with codes

Miscellaneous

Basic

Reproduction of Golds sun roof pamphlet.

Roger Wray

Miscellaneous

Roster

Membership roster.

Editor

Sources for Parts and Restoration

PartsSource

CSL body parts from CSL club in Germany.

Togel

Restoration

Tips

Many Annual member tips. 1991

Various

Body Sheet Metal

Floor Panel

Floor Panels: 63 Chev. will work @ $100. Source given.

Seligman

Heating and Air Conditioning

AC

GM-Delco replacement compressor for BMW original. Discusses modifications needed.

Crabtree

Fuel System

Tank

Gas odor in trunk due to torn vapor return hose and loose hose clamp screws.

Heath

Wheels and Tires

Rims

Correct silver wheel paint code and part number

Ben Thongsai

Restoration

Tips

Plan on $1,500 every 3 years for body work and paint.

Stack

Gear Box: Manual

Gearbox Swap

Tips on changing transmission. Step-by-step instructions.

Jewett

Body Sheet Metal

Door

Problems fitting Illuminessence door skin to old door.

Jewett

Lights

Basic

Replacement fog lights. K-C Day lighters in chrome. Fit & function identical. $40-50.

Drucker

Body Sheet Metal

Door

Rattle elimination. Step-by-step on lock assembly removal (with parts schematic).

Kurt Delimon

Engine

Emissions

Emission equipment pix. Table describing each hose/valve

McKinley

Restoration

Tips

Many Annual member tips. 1992

Various

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

1970 2800CS road test. England.

Car Life

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

1971 3.0CS road test. England.

Motor Mag.

Ads and Road Tests

Tests

1972 3.0CS road test vs. Jaguar XJC and Mercedes SLC.

Miscellaneous

Specifications

1000 CS cars in the register database. Need additional ones if anyone knows of them.

Body Equipment

Insulation

Soundproofing entire car

Rob Siegel

Rust

Detecting Rust

Water leaks to floor . Sources described.

Cohen

Restoration

Tips

Restoration of a coupe. Many tips

Cohen

Tools and Accessories

Tool Box

SEM paints have gray vinyl paint. Use additional screws with washers to prevent cracking.

Cohen

Body Equipment

Wood

Reproduction wood kits for dash & doors.

Vlad Trifunovic

Engine

Engine Swap

‘80 733i Engine & ‘75 30i auto transmission on ‘74 Bavaria.

Ben Thongsai

Gear Box: Manual

Shifter

Upgrading to short shifter on Getrag.

Ben Thongsai

Tools and Accessories

Tool Box

Leave tools outside tool box to relieve stress & cracking

Ben Thongsai

Miscellaneous

Specifications

BMW engineering code table for various models. E9 CS ‘s

Lights

Turn Signals

Turn signal relay repair for non-flashing turn signal. Also see Vol. 8, No. 3, Pg. 14.

Schuster

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Parts interchangable for broken power window rivets: Mercedes-Benz #115-586-01-72.

Weiss

Miscellaneous

Roster

Membership roster with codes for technical support help.

Editor

Miscellaneous

Specifications

Comparison of technical specs of 1973 3.0CS with 1992 M3.5 CS.

Body Equipment

Emblems

CS Register logo grille badge available for $20. Chrome and enamel similar to window decals.

Muller

Radio

Radio/Install

Upgrade your sound system. Installing factory 635 system in the coupe. Detailed steps.

Struye

Heating and Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Installing late style Bosch AC compressor on the coupe.

Electrical: Engine

Distributor

Accuracy of timing marks and how to set timing.

Jewett

Body Equipment

Windows

Tips for glass cleaning

Lujan

Electrical: Engine

Alternator

Replacement alternators: AL43X and AL45X. Modification of wiring to use these in coupe.

Bav Prof

Electrical: Chassis

Wipers

Analysis schematic of why windshield wiper won’t work.

Raeside

Tools and Accessories

Tool Box

Kit repair with Devcon black epoxy and window screen.

Hamilton

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

Experiences in owning the “Lone Bimmer” low mileage original coupe donated to museum.

Maleton

Miscellaneous

Basic

Video tape available of Compefest at Laguna Seca in 1992.

Colitt

Miscellaneous

Owner Reminiscences

Experiences in owning a coupe.

Coucill

Restoration

Tips

Owner experience in restoring coupe.

Ladner

Seats

Replacing

Source for leather seats. Recovery room in Long Island, NY (516-922-4434).

Arbona

Miscellaneous

Specifications

Specifications of 2800CS and 3.0CS.

Editors

Restoration

Tips

Many Annual member tips. 1993

Various

Miscellaneous

Events

Monterey Historic races: Article on prepping CSL race car for historic races.

Arthur Porter

Wheels and Tires

Tires

Detailed discussion and tire recommendation

Smoke

Miscellaneous

Storage

Tips for storage of car in Winter: Things not to do.

Smoke

Safety Belts

Seat Belts

Seat belt installation article. Over shoulder to back floor board. 4 pages, with illustrations.

Osante

Engine

Fly Wheel

Clarification of article on fly wheel and timing

Ben Thongsai

Engine

Distributor

Note on distributor wear and comparison w/better unit

Ben Thongsai

Lights

Turn Signals

Voltage Irregularities and wrong bulb types for turn signals.

Ben Thongsai

Engine

Vacuum Line

Paragraph on vacuum advance mechanism (in general).

Ben Thongsai

Paint Work

Paint

Good match for cast finish on steel wheels. Paragraph.

Ben Thongsai

Miscellaneous

Invoices

Copy of original 3.0CS invoice.

See Invoice

Miscellaneous

Events

Article on vintage racing in Arizona: Vintage Challenge IV, Vara Copperstate Vintage Classic, by owner and driver of Group II CSL.

Arthur Porter

Heating and Air Conditioning

AC

Article on R-12 Refrigerant and some possible replacements.

Roger Wray

Safety Belts

Seat Belt Fix

Retrofitting seat belt holder to protect door panel.

Marx

Rust

Fender Liner

Volvo fender liner replacement source.

Roger Wray

Miscellaneous

Shop Manual

Note on alternate/substitute shop manual.

Delimon

Rust

Rust Proofing

Rust proofing kit, Waxoyl.

Roger Wray

Miscellaneous

Storage

Storage tips for winterizing coupes.

Roger Wray

Miscellaneous

Concours

Cleaning and prepping for car judging events. Concentration on items and procedures for prpping paint, upholstery, engine. Visual appearance.

Roger Wray

Engine

Rocker Arm

Article on repair of stripped rocker arm nuts.

Michel Potheau

Miscellaneous

M5 Conversion

European car article reprint on Ke-Ping Tsao conversion from 3.0CS to full M5.

Miscellaneous

Appraisals

Offer to advise on appraisals.

Colitt

Safety Belts

Seat Belts

Installation of floor-mounted front shoulder strap.

Phemister

Radiator

Overheating

Paragraph: Radiator clean out using vinegar.

O’Neill

Rear Axle / Drive Shaft

Drive Shaft

Drive shaft vibrations hints on possible cause.

Lautares

Seats

Windshield

Leaks in windshield seal.

Roger Wray

Restoration

Tips

Owner experiences in restoring coupe. 3 pages. Part 3.

Jeff Ladner

Miscellaneous

Events

Article on Monterey Historics pt. II.

Arthur Porter

Safety Belts

Seat Belts

Rear belts installation. Sketches. Part 2. 3+ pages.

Osante

Heating and Air Conditioning

AC

Warning article on unsatisfactory replacement of R-12 refrigerants for air conditioning.

Cook

Ads and Road Tests

Specifications

Reprint of Road & Track specification sheet on 3.0CS: General info., motor weights, etc.

R&T Mag.

Miscellaneous

Events

Rolex Legends at Daytona, short article on race.

Arthur Porter

Body Equipment

Window Motors

Article on window motor replacement, diagrams.

Cavanaugh

Miscellaneous

Events

Article on Chicago Historic Races. Part 1.

Arthur Porter

Electrical: Engine

Brain Swap

Article on swapping CSI brain box with older Volvo system.

Olson

Fuel System

Carburetors

Article on replacing Zeniths with Webers. Detailed installation instructions. 4 pages.

Braden

Body Equipment

Insulation

Under-hood insulation. Detail charts and forms.

Lester

Restoration

Tips

Modernization of 1974 coupe.

Staudacher

Restoration

Tips

Member tips for 1995. 3 pages.

Various

Restoration

Tips

Owner experiences in restoring coupe. Part 4.

Jeff Ladner

Restoration

Tips

Owner experiences in restoring coupe. Final part.

Jeff Ladner

Restoration

Tips

Air conditioning notes; Restoration notes on coupe.

Cavanaugh

Restoration

Tips

Restoration work on newly purchased coupe.

Howe

Front Axle

Suspension

Adjustable front strut developed by Paul Cain.

Miscellaneous

Restoration

Article: Rolling restoration project. 2800 update to 3.3 liter. Part 1.

Riddle

Miscellaneous

VIN Search

Searching for past ownership using state VIN records.

Heasley

Miscellaneous

Emissions

Article on a new smog regulation for CA for 1995.

Anderberg

Miscellaneous

Restoration

Reprint of European Car Magazine article on Amy Lester’s 3.0CS.

ECM

Restoration

Tips

More member tips. Many.

Various

Paint Work

Paint

1969-1975 2800 and 3.0CS paint code chart,

Editors

Seats

Interior

Leather and vinyl care: Description of problems & fixes.

Paul

Miscellaneous

Roster

1995 membership roster.

Editor