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by PatinaBeforePolish
Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Re: Steering lock kill switch?

This turned out to be one of those jobs that seems pretty simple after doing it once. I got hung up on thinking I didn't need to, or want to, remove the 4 fracture bolts holding the column to the case dreading the idea of having to chisel them out. It dawned on me the reason why they're fracture bol...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Re: Steering lock kill switch?

Thanks Mike. So the assembly slides out after removing the grub screw? Towards the outside of the column?
by PatinaBeforePolish
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Re: Steering lock kill switch?

PatinaBeforePolish wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:43 am
PatinaBeforePolish wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:42 am Stuck on how to remove the cylinder. Is there a set screw underneath the red dot?

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by PatinaBeforePolish
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Re: Steering lock kill switch?

Stuck on cylinder removal - does the brass plate around the keyhole pop out?

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by PatinaBeforePolish
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:42 am
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
by PatinaBeforePolish
Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Power steering fluid purge
Replies: 3
Views: 178

Re: Power steering fluid purge

Agree with Mike, just siphon it out and change it a few times. Also, there’s a filter at the bottom of the canister hidden underneath a plate. The filter is NLA from BMW but available in the aftermarket. https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-556011-oil-filter/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItq78v-G...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:18 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: OK to use synthetic oil in trans and diff?
Replies: 3
Views: 540

Re: OK to use synthetic oil in trans and diff?

I’ve been using Redline MTL in the transmission and Redline 75/90 in the differential with no problems. Trans actually shifted more smoothly when I switched to Redline which was around 8 years ago.
by PatinaBeforePolish
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: What Sanden AC compressor do you recommend?
Replies: 7
Views: 786

Re: What Sanden AC compressor do you recommend?

I've been told that R12 flows better with a non-parallel condenser. And having some R12 and a NOS condenser is taking me down this path along with a general consensus is that R12 blows colder. And I want to avoid fabricating brackets for a universal condenser although it looks like the ACsolutions c...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: What Sanden AC compressor do you recommend?
Replies: 7
Views: 786

What Sanden AC compressor do you recommend?

This is the year of working AC. I have several NOS parts including a condenser so thought I would stay original and have the Bosch compressor rebuilt. So I sent it off to a well known rebuilder, Jay Stratton, and found there are internal parts that are NLA and it's not rebuildable. If anyone is thin...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:32 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.
by PatinaBeforePolish
Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering Box Adjustment Screw
Replies: 10
Views: 2368

Re: Steering Box Adjustment Screw

I replaced mine with a polyurethane one but can’t remember where I found it. The original looked good but must have had a bit of play as I noticed a slight difference.
by PatinaBeforePolish
Sat Sep 09, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering Box Adjustment Screw
Replies: 10
Views: 2368

Re: Steering Box Adjustment Screw

Eric,

I know this seems obvious but have you checked the rag joint in the steering shaft?
by PatinaBeforePolish
Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Which distributor do I need? 528i
Replies: 3
Views: 1739

Re: Which distributor do I need? 528i

The distributor is driven at the camshaft end, both meshing with helical gears and the distributor is bolted to the head. Is the entire distributor being “spit” out of the head? I’m not sure how that could happen but then I’ve never experienced what you’re describing. If that did happen you have a m...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:42 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering Box Adjustment Screw
Replies: 10
Views: 2368

Re: Steering Box Adjustment Screw

Eric,

Try Jay's BMW parts. https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/

Never used him but I understand he does nice work.
by PatinaBeforePolish
Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:49 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Re: Steering lock kill switch?

MIne's at 205k and it's been like this for at least 10k miles so I'm replacing the lock and switch at the same time. Looks like the easiest way is to remove the steering column and do it on the bench. I fortunately found a NOS lock cylinder a few years ago but I haven't found any information on re-k...