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- Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:58 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: We did it: E28 subframe swap...
- Replies: 7
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Re: We did it: E28 subframe swap...
Nice work! This is a terrific resource - I think there's a guy in Brazil contemplating something similar (i.e. and E28 rear subframe bolt-up) for his E12. The pictures don't appear to have make it, unfortunately. You need to host them elsewhere and link to them. I use this: https://imgbb.com/ It giv...
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 6:09 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Throttle body heater hose delete
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6272
Re: Throttle body heater hose delete
How many miles on your M30, Lock? The disintegration is probably more of an age thing, but I _think_ a higher-mileage car, where the coolant and it's anti-corrosive payload is circulating more frequently, might fare a little better if the coolant was religiously changed. I worry about mine now. Ah s...
- Sat Aug 24, 2019 5:16 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Throttle body heater hose delete
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6272
Re: Throttle body heater hose delete
Lock, you should consider building a gallery on the Motronic conversion, something like Dave (maybeillbuyit) did with his rehab.
- Tue Aug 20, 2019 5:20 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3931
Re: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
There are inexpensive injectors (basically cylinders with a short hose and a stopcock) you can attach to the service line through the manifold gauge set. You use these using the low side service port, similar to introducing refrigerant. Sounds like things are well under control.
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:10 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3931
Re: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
I have the Bosch 0 140 903 506 axial compressor. The BMW service manual specifically says that the compressor plug should not be removed with refrigerant in the circuit, and that the circuit must be emptied before opening. I took our Bavarian brethren at their word and slavishly complied, so I hones...
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 4:51 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3931
Re: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
Use a fluid transfer cylinder or a syringe with tubing and use the inspection hole. When it dribbles out of the hole, you're done. Keep some rags handy, this can get messy especially if your car isn't on a lift. The total system volume of oil is what's important. The compressor is lubricated by oil ...
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:39 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1979 e12 Radiator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5184
Re: 1979 e12 Radiator
I replaced my original radiator (1981, brass) with an aluminum aftermarket unit from Amazon last November. The only thing to be aware of is that the shroud does not fit on the aftermarket radiator. I had to modify my shroud by cutting the bottom, but it did end up working. www.amazon.com/gp/product/...
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:11 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Output Shaft Removal?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3890
Re: Output Shaft Removal?
And the one ingredient we so seldom seem to have much of .... patience and time. Squirting penetrating oil repeatedly and over time makes a big difference. But who has time for that ????? I only learned this from necessity - I had only a few seconds a day to obsess over a stuck rusted bolt over the ...
- Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:44 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Antenna adapter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2505
Re: Antenna adapter
You can find adapters for the DIN antenna jack online or at Crutchfield. I installed a Blaupunkt Bavaria C from the early 90's in my E12, which is a DIN chassis cassette deck. The DIN chassis is deeper, so I had to use a 90-degree antenna adapter and a faceplate spacer because there was insufficient...
- Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:33 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Crash/impact sensor location
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3594
- Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:41 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Exhaust: 633CSi v 528i
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3604
Re: Exhaust: 633CSi v 528i
I just read that WA was eliminating tailpipe emissions testing in 2020, so if you wait a year you can delete the cat. This allows for a freer flowing muffler and larger resonator (which I found necessary to moderate the M30 drone).
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:21 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: It's Alive! It's Alive! The no fuel issue......
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3547
Re: It's Alive! It's Alive! The no fuel issue......
You might be surprised. A good spray contact cleaner and some Q-tips combined with patience might clean out the funk and corrosion, and the solder repair can be easily and cheaply done at an electronic repair shop if you don’t want to attempt it. If you have several I would be tempted to clean and t...
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 7:33 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Vapor Blasting
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5829
Re: Vapor Blasting
All six tubes plus the VC for $150.
Yes, I can't find any flaws except one small stain where oil had leaked through one of the intake runners from the inside. These parts look better than new. Turnaround was under a week.
Yes, I can't find any flaws except one small stain where oil had leaked through one of the intake runners from the inside. These parts look better than new. Turnaround was under a week.
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 4:20 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Starts fine runs for 12 seconds then stalls out?
- Replies: 3
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Re: Starts fine runs for 12 seconds then stalls out?
Karl - Lock has been combatting a cut-out problem, so check that recent thread on this board. Did you verify the AFM itself is working correctly? Lock posted some nice pictures on his thread and there is a Technical FAQ as well.
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:47 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Vapor Blasting
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5829
Vapor Blasting
Gents: Brought a replacement valve cover (hat tip PatinaBeforePolish) and six 320is valve runners to New England Blastworx in Hinsdale NH for vapor blasting. https://i.ibb.co/HG5g4Tn/IMG-8757.jpg https://i.ibb.co/zh5pTPM/IMG-8809.jpg https://i.ibb.co/ZBVkRX5/IMG-8811.jpg 10 micron glass beads and wa...