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- Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:32 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3962
Re: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
So, i read everything from adding refrigerant at the drier, which really seems problematic. I seen guys just suck it up right from the can to the low side? I didnt think ,however + about the system being loaded with refrigerant,and pulling the veritable plug, good call on that. It just stated that t...
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:44 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3962
Re: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
thanks. In the manual and on my compressor the hole is located on the bottom of my compressor. there is hex piece that comes out the back. Is that the correct place to inject the oil? ( and then watch to see the oil come from that hole?) I have mostly got the recharge done, so the system is closed. ...
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:12 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1978 530i A/C Oil charge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3962
1978 530i A/C Oil charge
Not sure how to refill compressor with oil. it says in the manual to remove oil inspection bolt and add oil in crankcase till overflows out of said oil inspection orifice. However it does not point which place to introduce the oil? there are two valves corresponding to the two hoses into the compres...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:33 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Antenna adapter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2527
Antenna adapter
Finally getting around to installing my Continental radio in my 78 530i. Got it all in, EXCEPT, my radio antenna plug is too large to plug into my new head unit. I have looked up antenna adapters but none specifically list the e12 models as acceptable. Has anyone run into this issue? How did you ove...
- Wed Jun 27, 2018 6:59 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Pertronix Ignition
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2040
Re: Pertronix Ignition
Ive been running a new Pertronix ignition for a month or two now. I did not get a big difference in performance, im still getting to know the car. but not having to wonder/worry about if the ignition (points and condenser are worn) is worth it. It feels a bit easier running. the idle seems a bit ste...
- Thu May 31, 2018 1:51 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Other options to replace E12 Diff...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3715
Re: Other options to replace E12 Diff...
I was following this lead also a while ago. I swear i saw a listing on ebay for something that was switchable in the sideloader diff. It mysteriously disappearead, hence i could never prove the theory. I was also shamed out of the idea from a few friends, but i know i saw a siddeloader lsd that woul...
- Thu May 31, 2018 1:50 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Other options to replace E12 Diff...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3715
Re: Other options to replace E12 Diff...
I was following this lead also a while ago. I swear i saw a listing on ebay for something that was switchable in the sideloader diff. It mysteriously disappearead, hence i could never prove the theory. I was also shamed out of the idea from a few friends, but i know i saw a siddeloader lsd that woul...
- Thu May 17, 2018 12:10 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Leather care
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8644
Re: Leather care
Ive had pretty good results with Mink oil. Ive used %100 golden mink oil. Get the best you can afford. I agree a little heat helps, even if it is just a nice vigorous rub (to generate heat) to get the oil to penetrate well. You know how the story goes; wax on - wax off.
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:14 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: distributor rebuild service through Rock Auto
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2008
rock auto distributor rebuild info.
bump- on this topic. anyone have any experience with this service?
- Mon May 01, 2017 3:29 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: starting problem: starter or relay ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2328
starting problem
Did you ever get the problem rectified? I think i having a similiar noise when starting.
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:56 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Coolant/Heater hoses and a couple 530i-specific questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5006
coolant hoses delete
Hello Kohler, been following you on the forums for years. I am attempting to delete my coolant hoses. can u pm me for some specifice questions. i am thinking of deleting the egr also. having problems with vacuum i think. i capped off the large hose going to the cold start valve? should i? if not whe...
- Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:25 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: engine swap
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2317
engine swap
so, a 528e engine will NOT go into a e12? sorry to kick dead horse.