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by Jcat
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Floor Jack Pad Recommendation
Replies: 5
Views: 1181

Re: Floor Jack Pad Recommendation

will do. btw... did you go to 5er fest, 2005 in Carolina? I seem to recognize your car from your photo.
by Jcat
Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:53 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Floor Jack Pad Recommendation
Replies: 5
Views: 1181

Re: Floor Jack Pad Recommendation

I bought a set identical to these, so it appears. they do not fit as is. I decided to modify them on a band saw and will post pictures when I do so others can possibly benefit.
by Jcat
Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild
Replies: 10
Views: 1403

Re: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild

I just emailed Behr. I know... its a long shot, but I was able to give them the corresponding Behr part number for the complete assembly so this should improve my chances. Will report back soon.
by Jcat
Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild
Replies: 10
Views: 1403

Re: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild

Hey Karl. Thanks for the suggestion. Have you used this in this application?
by Jcat
Mon Oct 03, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild
Replies: 10
Views: 1403

Re: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild

How coincidental, Mike! I called the company earlier and was put on hold once I began to ask about the products properties. Had to hang up. Will try again tomorrow. Should it be a grease suitable for elec contacts? Any key questions to ask of them?
by Jcat
Mon Oct 03, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild
Replies: 10
Views: 1403

Re: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild

Hey Mike... Thanks for your reply. I understand that dielectric grease is not good for contacts. But I cant seem to find a clear grease out there that is conductive or specifically used for electrical contacts. Are my search criteria proper? All Lithiums seem to be white. Some synthetics are clear, ...
by Jcat
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild
Replies: 10
Views: 1403

Re: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild

Heater Controls ALL PARTS Large Medium.jpeg
by Jcat
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild
Replies: 10
Views: 1403

Heater, A/C Controls total Rebuild

Am totally rebuilding my 81 528i climate controls. And, am wicked happy with how easy this is and how well it has gone. (would not be attempting this if I didnt have a couple of these to practice on; removing the flat nuts from the plastic studs without breaking them requires enormous patience). I w...
by Jcat
Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: hazard light switch
Replies: 6
Views: 1577

Re: hazard light switch

However... I put a Euro switch in my US car. Works like a champ despite the physical differences re the extra pin. Just had to swap out the buttons.
by Jcat
Wed Sep 07, 2022 7:35 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Floor Jack Pad Recommendation
Replies: 5
Views: 1181

Floor Jack Pad Recommendation

I've never used jack pads in the 38 years I've owned my 81 528i. Now, all of a sudden, I think I need a Jack Pad for my Floor Jack. Am assuming that the pad would have to fit in the same rocker panel location where all 4 factory Spare Tire Jack ports are located. That box which has a pinch weld to i...
by Jcat
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:41 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: hazard light switch
Replies: 6
Views: 1577

Re: hazard light switch

Gary. let me kno if you still need help here... Both work the same. you can still buy the switch, as I recall.
by Jcat
Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:42 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: HELP: Water Valve Replacement
Replies: 22
Views: 5023

Re: HELP: Water Valve Replacement

Actually... I have yet to tackle this. I'm not entirely certain that I even need to do anything. The leak seems to have stopped. I got sidetracked with why the car was overheating, while prepping my MB 280SL for a MB Concours regional event (took best of show on Saturday). I bought the stinking wate...
by Jcat
Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:33 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Engine Overheating
Replies: 22
Views: 4577

Re: Engine Overheating

What does the oil on the dipstick look like? If a "chocolate milk" like substance is evident you may have a head gasket or cyl head issue like Mike says. It's not that rare for even a a replaced cylinder head on these cars to crack and cause overheating. Just sayin'. Sorry for disappearin...
by Jcat
Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Engine Overheating
Replies: 22
Views: 4577

Re: Engine Overheating

Ok. Radiator was inspected and determined to have very good flow; so no "apparent" problem here. Two questions at the stage of the battle. FIRST QUESTION, is the one from my previous post. Does anyone know the part number for the 19mm drain plug at the block. Am still shocked to see half a...
by Jcat
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Engine Overheating
Replies: 22
Views: 4577

Re: Engine Overheating

Quick Question: After draining the coolant through the rear plug, I realized that I need to change the old rusty block plug. But I cant find the darn plug in RealOEM. It takes a 19mm socket. Anybody know this part number?