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by mcibmw533
Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:13 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Exhuast: How important is the factory dual exhaust setup?
Replies: 6
Views: 7373

Exhuast: How important is the factory dual exhaust setup?

When I replaced the exhaust on my first e12 (U.S. spec '77 530i) I went to a fairly simple system: headers (Stahl, I believe) to a 'Y', to a single 2.5" pipe, to a single "Hush Power" muffler. I have been very satisfied with this system, sound is great (loud, but great). Although this is a much more ...
by mcibmw533
Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Type of Oil to use for Final Drive/Rear Diff?
Replies: 4
Views: 4826

check out red line oil products

I know many of the BMW faithful like to use red line products and their website is fairly useful.

Check them out at the website below. They even have a dealer lookup function, but verify the shop still stocks their products (several of the dealers listed local to me have since gone out of business ...
by mcibmw533
Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:01 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: M90 low idle and sluggish
Replies: 2
Views: 3756

M90 low idle and sluggish

My m90 (can somebody tell me how to verify that it is infact a euro vs us 3.5?) doesn't want to idle. I have to keep the foot on the gas to keep the motor running and when driving, 1st gear feels like im driving in 3rd gear - totally lugging. When shifting I have to heal-toe just to keep the motor ...
by mcibmw533
Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:15 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Rear driveshaft flange nuts - ultimate bitch !
Replies: 6
Views: 7508

Re: AMEN!

Lenny D. wrote:I have an 'equalizer'. A piece of thick aluminum pipe about 18' long that slips over just about every wrench needing 'equalization'. No busted knuckles.

Best tool I ever owned. :wink:
18' :shock:, that's alotta torque. I think I need a bigger garage. :D