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5 speed tranny in my 1980 ( just turned 90k ) is getting a little "notchy". Anyone with rebuild info ( kits / shops / etc. ) I'm in Georgia. Using Redline MT-90. Thanks in advance ...

OK .... various symptoms/ one cause ? multiple causes ?
* shake / vibration in 1st and 2nd. Sometimes it takes a few attempts to
get a smooth start
* clutch replaced about a year ago / flywheel resurfaced too
* slight fuel smell ( all fuel lines replaced - front and rear )
* bad gas mileage ... 12 ...

Many thanks . Pray tell ( to save a certain amount of hunting ) .... where is the oil pressure switch ? I'm using 20/ 50 oil too.

Oil pressure idiot light flickers at idle ... , then off at higher rpm. Checked oil ... slight foaming or bubbles present on dipstick ( not over-filled ) Line of attack ?

OK ... forgot to mark these clearly when I took my radiator out for replacement. ( 1980 528i / manual )
There are two threaded holes in lower radiator ... one on elbow / one on tank.

I have two threaded sensors :

One with small electrical spades. Marked : 87 / 82 A15L FAE 36050

One with large ...

noted ...

shroud will find it's rightful place next to it's new next-door neighbor ( a custom all aluminum radiator from Ron Davis )
Love the idea of carbon fiber or kevlar ... not for weight, but structural
integrity ....

cheers !!

ohh.. that was too funny.
I'm not worried, but know that he'll irritate the wrong person sooner than he thinks. ( EX : a friend whose daughter in California was ripped off by a similar operation in NY state / one phone call later these two Hell's Angels from NY state show up at the guys shop. She ...

Basic question .... is shroud absolutely required ? ( Have a new custom aluminum radiator ... easier fit without ) I know in principle they help direct air over cooling surface, just curious as to opinions ... experiences, etc. Thanks for excellent forum.

... or if you want really cool / contact Ron Davis radiators .... had them make an all aluminum one for me. Not cheap, but I don't even begin to worry about overheating. Do it once. Do it right.
Cheers !!

( e-mail me if you want pics / etc. ... Regardless of which route you take / we are all still ...

Yep ... I agree / not a good habit of taking peoples money with no intention of delivering goods. A refund would be nice ...
Meant to list in " General Discussion" ... my mistake. A few leads coming in ... warrants a trip out to do some field-work / knock on doors / etc.

I'm looking for information regarding Al Larson of Surrey, BC ... or current location. ( Vancouver ? )He used to run a business called Seams Perfect ( I think I saw him on here from time to time ) ( One contact I know of is Andrew Poon in Surrey, BC. ) Al took payment for a carpet set for my 2002 ...

I would do a Woolite soak / and gentle hand wash. Line dry. Machines are too harsh ... might destroy sheepskins ...

... hmmmm / interesting line of discussion. I'm about to try some Redline MT-90 / 75-90W ... ( somewhat heavier than MTL ) Will let you know how it pans out. Also putting new drain / fill plugs from BMW ( not allen type , but 'raised hex' ... even magnet in drain for floating debris )

This ... I LOVE ( need to dig through the garbage for that Pringles can I just threw out ) ... all I will need is some fresh duct-tape ( or duck-tape )
Cheers !!

I'm over in Athens ... if you care to come over. I'll see if I can get the guy who did the installation to meet us ... he can give you the low-down.