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by Robert Bondi
Mon Apr 19, 2021 4:02 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: brushable body color paint
Replies: 13
Views: 3104

Re: brushable body color paint

Hey guys, I appreciate the thoughts.... Yeah, my own searching uncovered the possibility of tinting Rustoleum, although that service sounded discontinued. I'll need to look a bit further there. That's a good idea on color matching at a local HW store. I always thought if was a latex-only service, bu...
by Robert Bondi
Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:55 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: brushable body color paint
Replies: 13
Views: 3104

brushable body color paint

I was just wondering what other people do for body color paint solutions? The application which occurs frequently for me is engine bay, under the car, frame rails, etc....where the goal is to put on body color and protect from rust. This isn't the car exterior, so it doesn't need to be spray-on and ...
by Robert Bondi
Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:38 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: rear light cluster R+ R
Replies: 7
Views: 2297

Re: rear light cluster R+ R

Sounds like the LEDs worked out for you? Ideally, LEDs are the way to go, but direct substitution is a bit hit or miss. I tried LED substitution in my 2002 Dodge truck a few years back - result was blinkers blinked at twice the usual frequency. It was so annoying I went back to the usual halogens. I...
by Robert Bondi
Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:25 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Different shocks for front and rear
Replies: 3
Views: 1400

Re: Different shocks for front and rear

I currently have Bilstein HDs on the rear in my 530i. Springs remain compressed when jacked up.
I don't think spring compression is ever released without disassembly when using the stock springs and struts.
That statement stands for both front and rear.
by Robert Bondi
Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:17 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: HELP: Speedo Cable Mystery
Replies: 7
Views: 2382

Re: HELP: Speedo Cable Mystery

Yes, on the 530i having the same box for reactor service reset. I bet the 3 cable setup is U.S. O2 and thermal reactors were emission equipment generally not on the Euro cars. Just checking under my Euro 528, there is no service box. The 2 cable setup is for Euro cars. Unfortunate that the parts ava...
by Robert Bondi
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:11 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 77 530i top of gas tank wires?
Replies: 2
Views: 1783

Re: 77 530i top of gas tank wires?

No pre pump on the 77, so that must be your fuel level sensor. Three wires makes sense since it's basically
a potentiometer. One connection on each end of the resistor and the third connection provides partial resistance as the float moves across the entire resistor.
by Robert Bondi
Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: sway bar link rubber bushes/rings
Replies: 4
Views: 2469

Re: sway bar link rubber bushes/rings

Your original pictures have far more extra bolt length that I'd expect when installing new. On the other hand, being over 1 cm too long exceeds what I've experienced too. Old rubber bushings will certainly be a little compressed. I often do a little cheat on install of new rubber using a balanced pa...
by Robert Bondi
Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:01 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: AFM to air box mounts
Replies: 6
Views: 2791

Re: AFM to air box mounts

I replaced those not long ago. I guess they weren't NLA yet. However, these are sufficiently generic that I have a few sources you might try. https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-isolators www.belmetric.com --> search for "rubber vibration isolator" Don't know if that helps you in Australia, bu...
by Robert Bondi
Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:11 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Paging Mike W.
Replies: 7
Views: 3042

Re: Paging Mike W.

Karl,
I don't think there is anything Mike W hasn't seen, but I also responded to your PM with my initial 2 cents.
by Robert Bondi
Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:25 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: source for carpet?
Replies: 4
Views: 2610

Re: source for carpet?

You might search the archives here. IIRC, there is a subtle difference in the floor pan on the passenger
side. It might even be the 80-81 are like the E28, but the earlier E12s are different under the passenger seat.
by Robert Bondi
Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:59 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E12 interior vinyl colors
Replies: 2
Views: 2349

Re: E12 interior vinyl colors

Thanks for the feedback. Since I'll be doing all the seats, matching the original isn't technically as critical. I'm already deviating from the original since these seats are a mix of fabric and vinyl. The fabric is absolutely torched, while vinyl is in much better shape. Seems to suggest that the v...
by Robert Bondi
Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:54 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Crank but No Start
Replies: 2
Views: 2413

Re: Crank but No Start

I wouldn't say flooding, but as you attempt to start and are unsuccessful, the cold start mechanisms will be helping you less. For example, the thermotime switch is warming itself with cranking, IIRC, and will be giving less of a shot of gas through the cold start valve through successive start atte...
by Robert Bondi
Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:07 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: source for carpet?
Replies: 4
Views: 2610

Re: source for carpet?

I've been shopping carpet a bit myself. I haven't done anything yet, but there's a nice selection of
German carpet swatches here that I've been browsing.

https://gahh.com/carpet-color-swatches
by Robert Bondi
Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:03 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E12 interior vinyl colors
Replies: 2
Views: 2349

E12 interior vinyl colors

My Euro 528 restoration car is in bad need of new seat covers. I followed Ebay listings to this source and even received a collection of vinyl samples that look great. I've got a tan-colored interior, but I'm just not sure which color it is among all the earth tones. I think I've got Pearl Beige as ...
by Robert Bondi
Tue Jul 28, 2020 2:52 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Help?-Wiring Foglights
Replies: 4
Views: 3120

Re: Help?-Wiring Foglights

I've done this before on a 77 530i. Most of the wiring is already there for you. 1. Add fuses and relay in the fuse box according to the labels. Relay is just another 30A unit like the others. Use the same type of relay that you'd use for the high and low beams. 2. There should be an unused fully in...