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I've had the fortune (or misfortune) to experience just about every automotive smell possible - they're all distinct. You said no O2 sensor but are you running a catalytic converter? A too rich or lean fuel mixture could play havoc and cause the rotten egg smell. Rear transmission seal leaking on th...

Stahl headers have a reputation for being very high quality. Stahl is unfortunately out of business as I confirmed with a Stahl family member last year who's helping liquidate their inventory. The founder finally put away his welding torch at almost 80 years old. All e12 headers are gone but I belie...

Karl,

I checked the manual and it refers to standard torque specs based on size as Mike shows. And it does show the strut bolts are safety wired - when was the last time you saw that?!

You're welcome. I have a factory shop manual if you want me to scan any pages relative to your question. Just PM me with your email address.

Jon

Thanks guys. It looks like a very tight fit. The new part does come bathed in talc. I think I'll practice first on my parts car.

Hello All, I'm planning to replace the rubber front door sealing trim - #1 in the diagram. Anyone have experience removing the door trim to do the job? Of course the factory manual makes it look so easy but reality looks very different. I do have the new parts btw. Thanks. http://www.realoem.com/bmw...

or a long handled screwdriver - tip of the tool on the component then put your ear to the handle and listen. Surprisingly effective.

I've not done it but I understand fitting an e28 subframe and differential is pretty straightforward with more ratio choices and better availability of limited slip units.

Thanks Jody, good to know.

So dealers in Canada are able to order Euro parts? I'm asking as there's a stop order on that here in the US.

How about a turbo m30 swap?

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Of course you can light a cigarette with the car lighter (in US) but who does that? The receptacle is to keep your cell phone charged so you can text, Duh!

Robert,

Very interesting, thanks for the pics. How did you determine the flow in the block ports?

Peter, Don't have it in front of me for pics but when I removed my non-working lighter the assembly was cracked and falling apart. I found a used assembly and it works fine. If removing the center console, be careful to find and remove the screws into the trans tunnel, they're behind the ashtray and...