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- Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:29 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Mounting trunk model badge
- Replies: 0
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Mounting trunk model badge
I recently sourced a NOS trunk badge for my E12. I'd like to plan ahead before removing the old one. The new one has some small pins that seem to hold the numbers to the black backing plate, but they don't look long enough for mounting to the car. I also checked the inside of the trunk lid - it's do...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:32 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Repairing/replacing seat covers?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 499
Re: Repairing/replacing seat covers?
Looks like BMW made a run of bottom seat cushions (part 52101841381). They're not cheap, but ECS says they can get one in 2 days. Schmiedmann is my go to resource to determine if obscure parts are truly available. They can supposedly get one in 20 days.
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:56 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Repairing/replacing seat covers?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 499
Re: Repairing/replacing seat covers?
Thank you all for the replies! I plan to take the seat to a local upholstery shop that I've used before and get their opinion.
Cory
Cory
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:04 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Repairing/replacing seat covers?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 499
Repairing/replacing seat covers?
My E12 has black vinyl seats. The only things letting down the otherwise exceptional interior are the typical headliner glue stains and a small hole in the driver seat bottom cover. I want to fix the seat cover hole and am trying to decide on the best solution. 1. Can covers be removed and reinstall...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:15 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: OK to use synthetic oil in trans and diff?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 930
Re: OK to use synthetic oil in trans and diff?
Thank you!PatinaBeforePolish wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:18 am 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.
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:40 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: OK to use synthetic oil in trans and diff?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 930
OK to use synthetic oil in trans and diff?
I want to replace the trans and diff oils in my E12 for the first time during my ownership. It's older than any other BMW I've owned by 10+ years. Is it ok to use synthetic oil or should I stick with conventional for the trans and diff? It's the only BMW I've owned that leaks zero fluids! Thanks, Cory
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:36 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: What Sanden AC compressor do you recommend?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1249
Re: What Sanden AC compressor do you recommend?
I bought brackets from Layne in 2022 for the M20 and M30. I immediately installed the M20 bracket on one of my E30s and put the M30 bracket on the shelf, just in case I need it someday and Layne is no longer making them. He recommended the Sanden 709 for the M20. Layne is great to work with. Why not...
- Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:15 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Front Control Arms - Load Suspension?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3057
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:01 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Front Control Arms - Load Suspension?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3057
Re: Front Control Arms - Load Suspension?
If you watch M539 Restorations, Streten often torques up the suspension bushes with a preload, and he does this by first measuring the wheel height - relative to the wheel arch with car on the ground, then once car is in the air, Jacks up the wheel to that measurement, then torques the bolts/nuts. ...
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:30 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Front Control Arms - Load Suspension?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3057
Re: Front Control Arms - Load Suspension?
Thank you.
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:06 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Front Control Arms - Load Suspension?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3057
Front Control Arms - Load Suspension?
Good morning fellow E12 fans. I plan to replace the front control arms on my 530i this weekend. Do I need to load the front suspension before tightening the inner bushing bolt? If so, has anyone using a 2-post lift loaded a front corner with a screw jack while also supporting the rear? I'm totally s...
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 2:40 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Aux Fan Relay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1151
Re: Aux Fan Relay
Thanks for all the responses. Once I determined that I could use a relay with resistor, it was easy to find a replacement. Unfortunately it didn't fix the problem (aux fan works fine with AC on but will not turn on from high water temp). More electrical troubleshooting to do - fun!
- Sun May 15, 2022 8:58 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Aux Fan Relay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1151
Re: Aux Fan Relay
Good question. There do seem to be an excessive amount of part numbers on these cube relays and seemingly multiple supercession lineages. I've got these two relays in use in my fuse boxes on multiple vehicles: Bosch (black plastic case): 0 332 019 451 Bosch (orange plastic case): 0 332 019 456 Thes...
- Fri May 13, 2022 6:22 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Aux Fan Relay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1151
Aux Fan Relay
In all my BMW adventures, this is the first time I've ever tried to replaced a relay! I would like to replace the aux fan relay on my '77 530i. The current relay is a Bosch 0332014406. No luck so far finding that part number new. Does anyone know if the current BMW part number is 61311373588, which ...
- Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:14 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: WTB chain tensioner 11311262273
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1641
Re: WTB chain tensioner 11311262273
There seems to be an aftermarket option available on Amazon. Part # MTC 1082. Have no idea of the quality.