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It really isn't all that bad to put a properly running and outfitted engine from an 89 into a 77. One lead runs a check engine light I rigged up inside the EGR display, looks stock. Other than that, heated O2 sensor, stock cats, replaced all fuel system hoses and vent lines. I did get rid of thermal...

I have my stock E12 530i muffler behind my conversion. Running the stock cats back to it with matching pipes to the muffler. I run a cat because it needs to be there, besides, making the eyes water of folks behind me isn't really fair. I remember LA in the 60's, it wasn't pretty.

I have a spare as well.

Hi, This seems like a straightforward job to pop in some fresh output seals; drop the shafts, pull the center retaining bolt and off comes the hub. My mechanic friend seems to think it is horribly difficult and requires the gears to be re-shimmed. Might as well do it while the car is in the air I sa...

Cant remember what it looks like. I'd plan to replace it, old foam just crumbles to the touch. Shops have the right glue pot that they can spray the correct adhesive with. Most adhesives will melt the foam. You might be able to clean it up on your own, but chances are they will want to see the old o...

Replace the rubber lines with the same thing. Just because yours wore out doesn't mean they were flawed. If someone can prove to me that there is a teflon line that passes a 180 degree kink test without shattering then I will believe they are DOT approved. Otherwise, the only thing you are getting w...

With all the door seals and windows removed, hang the headliner with the bows and begin stretching it into position and gluing. Bring it to Pinky in San Leandro if you don't want to ruin a few getting it right. Wrinkles are tough to get out. Think of it as a membrane that likes to be pulled evenly i...

You are better of with a piece of pipe on a breaker bar than an impact. Spray the nut first with Kroil just in case it is rusted on. I popped off the front nut on an old Mercedes that is factory torques to 235 Ft Lbs with what was effectively a 4 foot long bar. Once it pops, you are there. Impacts o...

Try maxmillian, 002 Salvage, Pelican Parts. Dont buy them used.

I got a set of Kumho 14 inchers on a set of freshly painted steelies last summer from a guy in LA for a fire sale price. I like the way they feel. Now I need a master cylinder. It failed on the way home from the smog referee

.009 is what I had been seeing as well, it does sound a lot better measured that way.

Anyone have a cam side feeler thickness to suggest?

Process of elimination.
Check all 4 corners for leaks
Check hoses
Trace lines
How old is master?
Re-bleed brakes with power bleeder, start farthest from master first.

No luck? Replace master cylinder.

So what measurement is being used for cam side checks? That is what I am trying to determine. What is a good cam side lash setting for a B35?

Note: The diagram is exaggerated for effect

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Did you change the fluid and bleed the brakes properly? Master cylinders can also fail. Pads do not cause loss of pedal firmness unless they are made of foam.