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by canada karl
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Brake booster one way check valve?
Replies: 3
Views: 383

Re: Brake booster one way check valve?

Thanks for the pic. Can you think of any reason why I would be getting a hard brake pedal and poor braking? Car slows down but you have to really press down on the pedal.Other evidence is brownish brake fluid in the MC. I may try bleeding the brakes and installing fresh fluid to see if that helps. T...
by canada karl
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Brake booster one way check valve?
Replies: 3
Views: 383

Brake booster one way check valve?

Can someone confirm that the white side of the check valve is on the booster side? Thx Karl
by canada karl
Sat Aug 26, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Which distributor do I need? 528i
Replies: 3
Views: 1739

Re: Which distributor do I need? 528i

The distributor to head bolt must have been missing. That's the only way it would get "spit out".
by canada karl
Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Re: Steering lock kill switch?

Good question,,,,,,,and I wonder if a temporary 'generic
ignition switch could be wired temporarily?
by canada karl
Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Steering lock kill switch?
Replies: 18
Views: 2742

Steering lock kill switch?

Sometimes when I go to start the car there's nothing there when I turn the key. Moving the steering wheel or jiggling the key and the power comes back. Must be an inner column wiring thing. Anyone been there and knows how to access and what to look for?
by canada karl
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: When a brake vacuum booster fails?
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

Re: When a brake vacuum booster fails?

Strange....the resevoir isn't low on brake fluid?
by canada karl
Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: When a brake vacuum booster fails?
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

Re: When a brake vacuum booster fails?

The calipers and MC are fairly new but I will check for leaks. i think you might be on to something with that one way valve. What symptoms if it fails? I will check that out as I think I have a spare. The brake boosters on these cars often fill with fluid....is that motor oil being sucked in? The br...
by canada karl
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: When a brake vacuum booster fails?
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

When a brake vacuum booster fails?

Backed the 77 530i out of the driveway and only had about half pedal resistance to get braking and had to press fairly hard to stop. Previously only about an inch down on the pedal to get good braking. Does this sound like a brake vacuum booster problem. I do not see any external leaks in the system...
by canada karl
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Drop in idle?
Replies: 0
Views: 7391

Drop in idle?

had the car(automatic) idling at around 800 rpm. Now it seems to idle around 400rpm What would cause a sudden drop in idle like that?
by canada karl
Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Electric windows
Replies: 3
Views: 2508

Re: Electric windows

Thanks for the tip about the battery. Do you know where this plug is located and what it looks like?
by canada karl
Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Electric windows
Replies: 3
Views: 2508

Electric windows

I need to move my non running parts car and it would be handy to reach into the drivers side and work the steering wheel but the electric windows aren't working. Is there a way to manually lower the window?
by canada karl
Sat Jun 24, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 530i rear shock/strut assembly install?
Replies: 3
Views: 2371

Re: 530i rear shock/strut assembly install?

Well I did manage to get a nut on one of the pins on the left side strut and on two pins on the right side strut. That's going to have to do as a temporary measure. I wouldn't want to drive it like that though. :)
by canada karl
Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 530i rear shock/strut assembly install?
Replies: 3
Views: 2371

Re: 530i rear shock/strut assembly install?

I meant the 3" steel cylinder shaped spacers that go on the shaft under the nut.
by canada karl
Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 530i rear shock/strut assembly install?
Replies: 3
Views: 2371

530i rear shock/strut assembly install?

This is on the parts car so as to be able to move it around the yard. So I have the strut/shock assembly ready to go into position on the car. I can't seem to get the 3 threaded pins to line up with their holes in the body? I have the lower mounting down as far as it will go and I should be able get...
by canada karl
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Her's a good one for you Mike.....Exhaust backfire?
Replies: 1
Views: 2358

Her's a good one for you Mike.....Exhaust backfire?

Seems like it's always something. Went for a drive today....very hot ....over 32 Celcius. The car ran OK. but occasionally when I stepped on the gas there would be a hesitation before accelerating and a couple of times a pretty loud backfire. I didn't press too hard on the pedal but just went easy o...