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by Mike W.
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Sideloader is a 188mm?
Replies: 2
Views: 19

Re: Sideloader is a 188mm?

I've suspected that for years but never really dove into it. At one time I had plenty of surplus spare diffs, worth next to nothing and could have explored, but no more. However... Now I don't know how critical it really is, I suspect it's not really as touchy as it's made out to be, that machining ...
by Mike W.
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E28 Evaporator core vs. E12
Replies: 23
Views: 2896

Re: E28 Evaporator core vs. E12

The key to noise or the lack of it is to keep the factory's 2 speed operation. I don't even recall being able to hear the factory 528i fan running on low speed with the A/C on. High speed yeah, that sounds like a plane getting ready to take off, but low speed is all that's required for the A/C.
by Mike W.
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Power steering purge - follow up
Replies: 1
Views: 42

Re: Power steering purge - follow up

It's not bad practice, but unless it seems dirty or contaminated I wouldn't bother.
by Mike W.
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Re: Steering lock kill switch?

Not sure why two wires, but it's probably for the euro and early US parking lights where you can turn the turn signal switch to the left and have the taillight and front running light on that side light up. Kind of a cool feature, but when I've had it on cars I don't think I ever used it.
by Mike W.
Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Re: Steering lock kill switch?

PatinaBeforePolish wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:47 pm Thanks Mike. So the assembly slides out after removing the grub screw? Towards the outside of the column?
Correct. Clearance is so tight some have doubted it, but it does.
by Mike W.
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Re: Steering lock kill switch?

Stuck on how to remove the cylinder. Is there a set screw underneath the red dot? https://ibb.co/sWHNqHj Yes. They call it a grub screw, it's very small, don't lose it. Basic slotted screw. Stuck on cylinder removal - does the brass plate around the keyhole pop out? No, I don't think so. At least I...
by Mike W.
Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Front Seats
Replies: 2
Views: 124

Re: Front Seats

I'm nearly certain they will bolt up and Realoem seems to agree. It lists the base as the same. https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=3995-USA-01-1981-E12-BMW-528i&diagId=52_0058 52101900203 Vertical seat adjuster left From: 09/16/1980 To: 07/30/2007 (ENDED) Weight: 5.950 kg Price: $300....
by Mike W.
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: A/C installation from scratch
Replies: 3
Views: 154

Re: A/C installation from scratch

I did it on a Bavaria long ago. Pretty straightforward except I neglected to do the evaporator drain hole. A few weeks after installation I heard this sound of water hitting a fan. Then soon I got some splashing up on my feet. Ooops. Not wanting to R and R the whole thing I improvised, which worked ...
by Mike W.
Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Repairing/replacing seat covers?
Replies: 5
Views: 177

Re: Repairing/replacing seat covers?

I am emphatically not an upholsterer, but I've done a bunch of seat work. One thing in particular is repadding. I hate that blasted horsehair, aside from it always falling apart to me it's not very comfortable. So I've used foam, a variety of foam in a variety of places. It is hard to get it not to ...
by Mike W.
Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:12 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Power steering fluid purge
Replies: 3
Views: 178

Re: Power steering fluid purge

Well, it would be more effective if you opened the hoses at the pump, but since you don't want to go that way do it like on A/Ts. Siphon the fluid out of the reservoir not once but 2 or 3 times to change most of the fluid. Obviously run it briefly inbetween changes.
by Mike W.
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Radiator replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 5949

Re: Radiator replacement

I’ve had a Chinese made aluminum radiator in my Ford truck for about 4 years and it’s been fine. I doubt this would be a drop-in replacement for an e12 but you never know. It looks close at least. Yeah, first thing I noticed was just one plug for the coolant temp switches. No big deal, but just one...
by Mike W.
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Radiator replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 5949

Re: Radiator replacement

Never used one but I've seen them for sale for a few years. A nice alternative for the slightly custom installation of the E28 radiator for improved cooling, presumably.
by Mike W.
Mon Dec 25, 2023 1:10 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Sr441x starter contd.
Replies: 5
Views: 2101

Re: Sr441x starter contd.

You should have power going to the coil with the ignition on. Really that's all you need. If you want to replicate the old starter, you would want a full 12 V going to the coil, ONLY WHILE CRANKING! Not once it's started, not switched with the ignition, not when the engine is cold, only while cranki...
by Mike W.
Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Starter Bosch sr441x
Replies: 22
Views: 3183

Re: Starter Bosch sr441x

No worries on etiquette, we're just trying to solve problems. For clarity you might add a couple of paragraph breaks between things. OK, on the wire going to the coil, it's only used during starting to give a hotter spark during starting. It should fire up and run fine without it, but they did put i...
by Mike W.
Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Starter Bosch sr441x
Replies: 22
Views: 3183

Re: Starter Bosch sr441x

10 hours? Wow. It's not a 20 minute job, but that's a long time. Whatever. This thread has a lot of detail on it that I think all applies. https://www.bmw2002faq.com/forums/topic/101511-bosch-sr441x-starter-wiring-question-solved/ You shouldn't hear the solenoid spinning, it's an electromagnet that ...