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by garyinwestoz
Sat Feb 12, 2022 5:53 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: stuck brake calipers - tools
Replies: 2
Views: 1370

Re: stuck brake calipers - tools

something I should add. I thought because that these caliper require 2 input lines, that I would need to somehow block off a line as the tool only has 1 line output. So I bought some M10 x 1.0 thread bolts. but it seem that the 2 inputs are in fact completely separate - as I ended up not having to b...
by garyinwestoz
Sat Feb 12, 2022 5:36 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: stuck brake calipers - tools
Replies: 2
Views: 1370

stuck brake calipers - tools

Last year I wrote about resealing a brake caliper and how I went about that recently I decided to overhaul a few other calipers I have - so they would be good spare parts. one of these calipers had a real stuck piston, so in my search on youtube for a solution I came across this system - using a Die...
by garyinwestoz
Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:48 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 1980 528i “Lucky Find” Project
Replies: 20
Views: 8360

Re: 1980 528i “Lucky Find” Project

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Search 528i or e12 on BaT for plenty of good quality pictures for reference. Here’s one of the most original I’ve ever seen:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-bmw-528i-2/
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Thats one heck of nice car.
by garyinwestoz
Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:29 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E28 M30 motor
Replies: 6
Views: 1737

Re: E28 M30 motor

in 2007, in my 77 528i, I swapped my original motor to one out an E28 which came with a 5 speed sport gearbox - stupidly I gave that gearbox away! :evil: I reget doing that. Anyway once installed this motor was a rocket - I reckon it has a non standard cam - has a lopey idle - gees with the 4 speed ...
by garyinwestoz
Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: clutch plate
Replies: 9
Views: 2350

Re: clutch plate

so I ended up ordering the OEM kit from FCP Euro
by garyinwestoz
Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:49 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: clutch plate
Replies: 9
Views: 2350

Re: clutch plate

Sachs are saying ( via email ) the one they sell on the online store is a high performance one. What I have offered you is a SACHS Performance Clutch Kit. As the name sais, it is a performance clutch kit being stronger and more durable. The Disc has a different coating to the OEM one for more transm...
by garyinwestoz
Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:33 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: clutch plate
Replies: 9
Views: 2350

Re: clutch plate

so if Sachs online store are charging approx 820 Euro (350 + 400 + 70) for their full kit, and FCP Euro and Autohauz are charging approx $240 US for a Sachs kit, does that mean the the FCP and Autohauz are an inferior quality kit ( rebadged maybe) or is Sachs just taking a huge profit margin from na...
by garyinwestoz
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: clutch plate
Replies: 9
Views: 2350

Re: clutch plate

I received the following email and web site links form Sachs thanks for your enquiry for a SACHS Performance clutch. In response to your enquiry: For your BMW there´s a complete SACHS Performance clutch kit available - have a look in our onlineshop: You can find the right Pressure Plate here: https:...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:52 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: clutch plate
Replies: 9
Views: 2350

Re: clutch plate

Autohausaz are indicating a Sachs kit for $240 US https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/3000034010 https://www.autohausaz.com/images/3000034010.jpg?size=medium Schmeidmann have BMW original clutch kit fo $690 US https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E12/1983179-new?product=21-21-9-069-010 https://static.schmie...
by garyinwestoz
Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:36 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: clutch plate
Replies: 9
Views: 2350

Re: clutch plate

this clutchdirect mob are also indicating a E28 528 clutch kit for $150 AU THEY REPLIED- SUPPLIER NO LONGER MAKING !! https://clutchdirect.com.au/collections/bmw-528-clutches/products/v2568n-1197 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0269/1298/1077/products/PHC_20VXXXN_4068850a-9fec-4a1e-a115-d69864ca36...
by garyinwestoz
Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:20 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: clutch plate
Replies: 9
Views: 2350

clutch plate

Does it matter what new clutch plate to get for 4 speed getrag I see FCP euro have Sach kit for $245 US = $350 AU https://www.fcpeuro.com/public/assets/products/398007/large/SAC-K7000901.jpg?1611778984 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-clutch-kit-733i-e23-k70009-01 or a local supplier $240 AU but...
by garyinwestoz
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:54 pm
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

The otherday, I did another test drive - initially went okay in 1st for about 30 secs, then it seem to obviously no have enough drive - wouldn't change up a gear - just slow an steady in 1st. Reverse worked fine now! I double check fluid - seem low (nothing on dip stick) added another 1 ltr of fluid...
by garyinwestoz
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 76 525 - indicator + brake light not working
Replies: 5
Views: 2330

Re: 76 525 - indicator + brake light not working

The original switch has several contacts in it, one for ignition, one for the starter, both of which you obviously have working. But my guess is the one for accessory is not powered up and that is where your problem is. Off the top of my head, and verify this, don't assume I'm right, I think Red is...
by garyinwestoz
Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:40 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 76 525 - indicator + brake light not working
Replies: 5
Views: 2330

76 525 - indicator + brake light not working

I am hoping for some electrical insight in to my problem on my 76 525 - since I got the car running again - neither the brake light, nor the indicators , nor windscreen wipers are working. to get it started - I had to- disconnect all the LPG system get a new key install a working ignition switch cab...
by garyinwestoz
Wed May 12, 2021 9:47 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Auto Trans Fluid Change?
Replies: 5
Views: 1627

Re: Auto Trans Fluid Change?

well having replaced oil in 2 auto boxes in the last year - its rather easy to do - The hardest thing is working out how much fluid to put in, as reading the dipstick is difficult - some say that top up fluid whilst engine is running so that you have enough fluid. A. was having trouble with not enga...