EP 90 is the recommended but many folks use the one shot, though not sure it really is one shot. 🤔

The pitting needs to be filled in to keep the swivels spherical or I guess oil will leak around lower bits. Point of note, check how thick the casting is for any replacement parts some are thinner than they should be.

I believe it still can be re-chromed, but if it smoothed and polished there is no need. Not something I have the patience for but it has apparently been done. 🤔

JB Weld or chemical metal is an option. Smooth over and rub down. Time consuming though if you going to do it right.

Yea, thats the one. The seal is leather, wraps around and is laced up to secure.

Theres a bendy bit hidden in your balls :p. Not sure I want to find out more just yet ! Gator Grease Go ?

As far as I know steering done through swivels.

No UJ's, straight from axle tube to swivel. Though I have to be honest, what lies inside the swivel housing ? 🤔

I am in process of renewing the swivel gators on my Series. Do I stick with the EP90 or go with the one shot grease ? Indeed, is there any other options, or, what I was considering, was EP90 but grease directly on the swivel before fitting gator ?

Thanks for letting us know and well done for persevering.

Owned my D2 for over 17 years and sold it over 3 years ago as it was starting to annoy with its persistent leaks. I regrated selling it the moment it was driven away, and still do. 😢

I can only see relay 7 as an ignition relay which feeds the CJB (passenger footwell). Relay 8 is the fast/slow wiper relay, Relay 11 is wiper on/off. Pins 1& 2 at the motor should be power but they are switched from the relay so you may have to operate switch to find voltage there, if not that...

Are you sure pin 1 should not be a ground ? Or, it may only show a voltage when operated if it the intermittent ?

Is the socket live with ignition off ? My solar charger says it cannot be used with this type of socket.

The barrel collapsed on my D2, which I had to change but this wasn't sudden. It became Increasingly difficult over a few months. Removed shroud and drilled bolts out from above to change.

Agreed, diagnostic read is the way to go but does anyone know if the warning light flashes in sequence ? I recall X-Type Jags had a flash sequence that indicated which circuit. Slightly OT I know, just curious.

In my humblest of opinions I would dispense with the concourse plan and go for good useable. And use it !

There is one unanswered question. Are BMW Forums as friendly as this ? 😁

You've probably got this by now but connections are under the headliner.

If it clicking I would assume it trying to start. The Park switch usually does not allow that. A good code reader will help you out, but whilst you waiting double check all battery/starter connections and earths. Double check any connections that may have been disconnected especially in the...