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Re: Newbie purchase questions (archive)
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Posted by Bob Duckworth on December 26, 2000 at 19:59:39:

In Reply to: Newbie purchase questions posted by Phil on December 24, 2000 at 00:06:03:


Have a possible deal in the works for an '82 U.S. spec
633 with 5spd. Body is straight, interior is fine, no
exxon Valdeze style leaks, no missing trim, bad paint.

Here is the kicker; dead clutch.
Pedle doesn't "stick", no metallic grind noise, just doesn't engage.
Between that and what appears to be a dead switch panel for the main windows, is it worth "risking" for $1000?

This will be my first non-2002 BMW, so I don't know what to look for...

TIA
Phil
Dallas, TX


Stu and Austin have given you good advice. It sounds like the clutch hydraulics are shot. Maybe it just need brake fluid and a good bleeding to at least restore it for a test drive. Maybe just a clutch master and slave cylinder and a bleeding. Also check carefully for rust in the wheel arches and the front wings at the gap between the hood and front fenders. You won't believe what a new front fender costs for a sixer. And any rust on a car this age is a deal buster unless you own a body shop.

Good Luck and welcome to "SIX" insanity.

Bob Duckworth

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