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by garyinwestoz
Sat Feb 13, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: windscreen install - FAQ needed
Replies: 14
Views: 5057

Re: windscreen install - FAQ needed

righto adjusted the install of waterpoofing goo to after glass has been installed ( last part of step 2) Mike I can edit the original post - where abouts in the writeup ought this sealant stuff go. Ive added a * in the first step as my thought. Im kinda unsure when the goo ought to go in , given the...
by garyinwestoz
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: windscreen install - FAQ needed
Replies: 14
Views: 5057

Re: windscreen install - FAQ needed

528i-1981 wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 7:31 am
Mike W. wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:48 pm For installing the lockstrip I use cream waterless hand cleaner. Slick as snot but water soluble so it just hoses off.
Genius.
I've added this to step three as a note.
by garyinwestoz
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: windscreen install - FAQ needed
Replies: 14
Views: 5057

Re: windscreen install - FAQ needed

Mike I can edit the original post - where abouts in the writeup ought this sealant stuff go. Ive added a * in the first step as my thought. Im kinda unsure when the goo ought to go in , given the requirement of using a bit of rope to get the channel lips to lock over the metal flange on the chassi o...
by garyinwestoz
Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:26 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: steering lock - removal with out a key
Replies: 0
Views: 8184

steering lock - removal with out a key

I might be a be bit thick about this - dunno, but I discovered something today about the steering lock barrel. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50921110743_33b08acf31_z.jpg I don't have a key for the spare parts car - a 79 529i auto and is steering is locked. Therefore to be able to move it I nee...
by garyinwestoz
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:00 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: windscreen install - FAQ needed
Replies: 14
Views: 5057

Re: windscreen install - FAQ needed

Ahh thanks - back in 2014 I tried to removed the windscreen off my 77 528i - cracked it!
by garyinwestoz
Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:24 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: ZF 3HP22 - goes then stops after 5 mins
Replies: 17
Views: 7519

Re: ZF 3HP22 - goes then stops after 5 mins

Ive reinstalled the valve body into the car and taken it for a couple of drives - seems to engage 1 an 2nd sorta okay - but only at high revs, doesn't want to go onto 3rd yet - I am wondering if the fluid is bit low. But it does take off and rev ( to 5500) in 1st wonderfully now! Couldn't drive for ...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: more L-Jet info
Replies: 13
Views: 6128

Re: more L-Jet info

Last Step: Well, if you went all the way through this, congratulations. Hopefully your car is running quite well now. Your car should now be able to get 30 mpg at low speeds on the highway, and more if you have an 82' or 83' car. Your car should be a bit more powerful then it was too. The performan...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: more L-Jet info
Replies: 13
Views: 6128

Re: more L-Jet info

Step 12 Advanced Air FLOW Meter adjustments for best emissions and power. (note: This procedure is for all L-Jetronic Alfa Romeos, Fiats and Lancias.) Many of our friends in the Italian car community are buying and using Air Fuel Meters (don't confuse that with the Air FLOW Meter). These devices ar...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: more L-Jet info
Replies: 13
Views: 6128

Re: more L-Jet info

Step 11 Idle Adjustment The idle adjustment is fairly easy if everything else in the system is in good working order and set correctly. To set the idle you will need some wrenches. A 17mm and 19mm for the 84' and later cars and a pair of 21mm wrenches for the earlier cars. Locate the idle adjustmen...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:47 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: more L-Jet info
Replies: 13
Views: 6128

Re: more L-Jet info

Step 10 Altitude Compensating Device If your car is an '84 or later model it probably has an Altitude Compensating Device. This is an interesting little device. It senses changes in altitude by measuring atmospheric pressure. It's not a factor at cruising speeds or at full throttle, it's primarily ...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: more L-Jet info
Replies: 13
Views: 6128

Re: more L-Jet info

Step 9 Ignition Timing: Ignition timing is one of the most important adjustments on any engine. *If it's not set correctly the car can have high emissions, low power, difficult starting and many other problems. It is not at all unusual for it to be set incorrectly so it's a good idea to check it. T...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: more L-Jet info
Replies: 13
Views: 6128

Re: more L-Jet info

Step 8 Air Flow Meter (note: I have enhanced adjustment instructions for the AFM on step 12) The Air Flow Meter or AFM is one of the most expensive components of the L- Jetronic system. Fortunately they rarely wear out or fail and there are plenty of inexpensive used ones available. The AFM is simp...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: more L-Jet info
Replies: 13
Views: 6128

Re: more L-Jet info

Step 7 Injectors Like all cars with L-Jetronic our Alfas have one injector per cylinder. These six injectors all open and close at the same time when commanded to do so by the ECU. It's important to understand that the injectors do not really spray fuel, they are just valves that open and close. Th...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: more L-Jet info
Replies: 13
Views: 6128

Re: more L-Jet info

Step 6 Throttle Position Switch! The throttle position switch, sometime called a full throttle switch or just throttle switch is a reliable item rarely needing replacement. There are two types, one on the81'-83' cars and another for the 84' and later cars. *According to Bosch a faulty or maladjuste...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: more L-Jet info
Replies: 13
Views: 6128

Re: more L-Jet info

Step 5 Fuel Pump and Fuel Pressure Regulator. Fuel Pressure in the L-Jetronic system is quite critical. *A fuel pressure problem can cause about every possible problem you can think of. Fortunately there are only two components involved and they are both easy to check and reliable. However if they ...