Search found 201 matches

by PatinaBeforePolish
Sun Sep 17, 2017 5:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Front euro bumper conversion - before I start cutting...
Replies: 2
Views: 2000

Front euro bumper conversion - before I start cutting...

Back is finished and just started on the front. From those with experience - does the part of the front frame rail that clamps the US bumper shock absorber need to be cut to clear the brackets? Also, there's a tab with a self threading nut on the euro bumper bracket but I don't see how it's used - i...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:02 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Caliper pistons seized
Replies: 9
Views: 4514

And the "teachable moment" here for any observers is FLUSH AND CHANGE YOUR BRAKE FLUID EVERY YEAR!!!! My car came with service records back to new and it's really interesting to see the comprehensive service schedule BMW had in the good ol days. The second owner followed more basic mainten...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Caliper pistons seized
Replies: 9
Views: 4514

I like working on my cars, but I also like going to car events and not spending a week rebuilding one caliper. I have either sourced rebuilt or good used calipers to replace the old rusted-to-shit ones that I have run across. The only suggestions I have would be: 1) Leaving the caliper connected to...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Weeny teeny nuts.
Replies: 5
Views: 3024

by PatinaBeforePolish
Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Parting 1977 530i - what should I keep?
Replies: 4
Views: 2435

Door trim, some is NLA. Combination relay. Fuel injection rail if not rusted and the coolant rail which is NLA. The housing for the air slide valve as new retail is $514!!! I'd save the pedal cluster as well.
by PatinaBeforePolish
Thu Aug 03, 2017 5:40 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Position transmitter diagnostic port needed?
Replies: 2
Views: 1710

What I suspected. Thanks Mike.
by PatinaBeforePolish
Thu Aug 03, 2017 5:40 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: upper timing case removal
Replies: 4
Views: 2300

Thank you gentlemen. Does the tensioner nut have a seal and can the seal be replaced by simply removing the nut?
by PatinaBeforePolish
Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:04 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: upper timing case removal
Replies: 4
Views: 2300

upper timing case removal

Any pitfalls or unique processes to removing the upper timing case to reseal it? Looks pretty straightforward in the repair manual. The water pump and thermostat are already off, looks like remove the valve cover and distributor then the timing cover. I'm assuming the large nut on the face of the co...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:55 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Position transmitter diagnostic port needed?
Replies: 2
Views: 1710

Position transmitter diagnostic port needed?

Magnetic sensor at the crank damper that ends in a diagnostic port next to the distributor on a 79 528i. Assuming the test equipment that plugs into the port is obsolete, is this part necessary? #7 in the parts diagram. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=3991-USA-06-1979-E12-BMW-528i&d...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Rear muffler body mount
Replies: 9
Views: 3807

#1 in the diagram
by PatinaBeforePolish
Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Rear muffler body mount
Replies: 9
Views: 3807

Yes it's #3. I think you need this support bracket:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=41_0299
by PatinaBeforePolish
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:33 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Rear muffler body mount
Replies: 9
Views: 3807

I looked at the original exhaust on my 79 and can verify the mount /hanging points - 2 rubber donuts at the rear of the exhaust by the tailpipes, on the same muffler a rubber piece that looks like 2 "E"'s put together that supports the muffler to a mount on the body, then all the way forwa...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:04 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Oil in brake booster?
Replies: 5
Views: 3251

Thanks HiLux30. Removed the injectors for cleaning and wow is there lots of oil residue in the intake manifold and runners. Valves are spotless but I have to believe the accumulated gunk reduces air flow efficiency a bit. What brand/ type of catch can are you using on the BMW? And where did you moun...
by PatinaBeforePolish
Fri May 26, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Stretch bolts
Replies: 4
Views: 2186

I just purchased new ones from Wallosthnesch. I think they were about $8 each.
by PatinaBeforePolish
Fri May 26, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Tires
Replies: 6
Views: 3378

Agree, I wouldn't drive on any tire older than 6 or 7 years, especially on the freeway. Michelin still makes the original equipment MXV in a slightly taller 205/70 14 but I would bet the grip is no better than a modern all season tire, especially if you have stock suspension components. They're also...