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