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Topic: Transmission interchangeability |
Goober02
Replies: 2
Views: 196
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-30-08 01:02 Subject: Transmission interchangeability |
Can I swap any transmission between 66-73?
Are 75-76 different?
Not concerned with Porsche vs BW synchros, etc. just need to know if they will bolt in and if the shifter platforms, etc. will li ... |
Topic: hissing brakes? |
Goober02
Replies: 4
Views: 156
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-23-08 06:45 Subject: hissing brakes? |
hi all,
looking for root cause here.
car runs and drives fine. after being out for a bit and doing some light or moderate braking around town brakes tend to hiss a bit. almost as if they are o ... |
Topic: html test |
Goober02
Replies: 0
Views: 1497
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Forum: Test Forum Posted: 4-23-08 06:37 Subject: html test |
| html test |
Topic: Who here is from across the pond? |
Goober02
Replies: 7
Views: 397
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-24-08 08:16 Subject: Who here is from across the pond? |
Anyone kind enough to do me a favor?
I need help with contacting someone over in Europe and possibly shipping something back over to the states.
Your help would be greatly appreciated and compen ... |
Topic: Anyone kind enough to run a Carfax for me? |
Goober02
Replies: 0
Views: 137
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 12-31-07 09:54 Subject: Anyone kind enough to run a Carfax for me? |
I didn't buy into the multiple checks option. I'd really appreciate it if someone can help me out.
VIN: YV1LT56D9X2590459
thanks in advance.
Happy New Years to all. |
Topic: Does this car belong to anyone here? |
Goober02
Replies: 10
Views: 708
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 11-10-07 08:23 Subject: Does this car belong to anyone here? |
I am very interested in this car. Would like to know if it belongs to anyone here or if they know the owner. I would like to know as much background info as possible before bidding...
http://cgi. ... |
Topic: Alum Repair/Restorer Recommendations in... |
Goober02
Replies: 0
Views: 124
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-27-07 09:38 Subject: Alum Repair/Restorer Recommendations in... |
| the PA or NJ area. Anyone know of a good place? |
Topic: More Ron Paul stuff |
Goober02
Replies: 0
Views: 124
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 10-18-07 07:58 Subject: More Ron Paul stuff |
| Everyone let's do our part. If you believe in a TRUE and FREE America be you Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, etc. Ron Paul is our last hope for a free and prosperous future. I am donating about h ... |
Topic: Engine vibration |
Goober02
Replies: 4
Views: 237
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-10-07 08:21 Subject: Re: Engine vibration |
thanks guys.
those are great suggestions/ideas. I really appreciate it.
Brian - Idle speed is good. Very steady at 900 rpms so I know it's not that. No lightened flywheel. Carb mixture seems ... |
Topic: Engine vibration |
Goober02
Replies: 4
Views: 237
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-10-07 05:46 Subject: Engine vibration |
What can cause excessive engine/car vibration while idling besides bad motor/trans mounts and maybe leaking vacuum hoses?
My car always shakes too much even though my mounts seem fine and the hoses ... |
Topic: Ebay seat belts |
Goober02
Replies: 4
Views: 249
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-24-07 06:56 Subject: Ebay seat belts |
Hi all,
Has anyone bought/installed a set of these belts from ebay? They look pretty good but I'd like to know/see if they are a direct bolt in or if any mods have to be done to make them work.
... |
Topic: Value of used Recaros |
Goober02
Replies: 1
Views: 269
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-6-07 12:40 Subject: Value of used Recaros |
Hi everyone,
Quick simple question since I'm not online too often to know this. The search function here didn't quite yield the results I was looking for either.
What is the going rate for a ni ... |
Topic: Where to buy "true" BMW exhaust?... |
Goober02
Replies: 5
Views: 376
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-19-07 05:16 Subject: Where to buy "true" BMW exhaust?... |
I can't tell if the more familiar outfits (2002haus, BavAuto, Mesa, Maximillian, etc.) are offering up the "true" Boysen/Eberspacher parts or not.
The give vague descriptions and only provide a par ... |
Topic: Cut springs, now have problem |
Goober02
Replies: 15
Views: 577
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-16-07 03:22 Subject: Re: Cut springs, now have problem |
It's always been my understanding that cutting springs is a no-no. I know on some older water cooled VW's I've had the springs eventually bend.
But, I read so many posts in the archives about it a ... |
Topic: Cut springs, now have problem |
Goober02
Replies: 15
Views: 577
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-16-07 01:06 Subject: Re: Cut springs, now have problem |
Thanks guys.
Delk, I'm not sure I know what you mean by putting a wire. To what and where? How would it hold it?
Also, I tried the 180 bit and it pops out even more. I turned it against the d ... |
Topic: Cut springs, now have problem |
Goober02
Replies: 15
Views: 577
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-16-07 12:31 Subject: Cut springs, now have problem |
| Read through the archives about cutting springs so I decided to undertake this project. Cut springs with a dremel and cutting wheel with no prob. Car is lowered and looks great. However, the right ... |
Topic: Sold! - 1973 BMW 2002 |
Goober02
Replies: 7
Views: 703
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Forum: Cars Posted: 5-8-07 12:40 Subject: Re: FS: 1973 BMW 2002 Philly area |
| I am considering taking on a small project. This car may fit the bill. If your price is negotiable a bit drop me an email as I may be interested. Please send me any more info and pics you may have. ... |
Topic: Anyone here from Neinburg or Stolzenau area in Germany? |
Goober02
Replies: 0
Views: 185
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-7-07 08:01 Subject: Anyone here from Neinburg or Stolzenau area in Germany? |
If so, drop me a line. Looking for help on shipping something over to the states.
thanks. |
Topic: Air temp sensor on intake manifold |
Goober02
Replies: 3
Views: 216
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-1-07 03:30 Subject: Re: Air temp sensor on intake manifold |
Thanks guys.
Greg is right on the money. It is the sensor found on the aft part of the intake manifold. Your car seems to be no exception to what I have found so far - disconnected.
It has 2 s ... |
Topic: Starter wiring |
Goober02
Replies: 0
Views: 198
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-1-07 07:25 Subject: Starter wiring |
Hi again,
Another question. Searched through archives and no direct hits for my issue.
The factory wiring on a 70 '02 I am working on has an extra red 'closed loop' style spade connector as par ... |
Topic: Air temp sensor on intake manifold |
Goober02
Replies: 3
Views: 216
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-1-07 07:04 Subject: Air temp sensor on intake manifold |
Hi all,
Looking through some of the manuals, etc. I see several references to the air temp sensor on these models. It appears some have them, some don't depending on whether they are early or lat ... |
Topic: Part/Pic ID |
Goober02
Replies: 4
Views: 303
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-30-07 06:30 Subject: Re: Part/Pic ID |
| Thanks guys. I figured it was something like a noise suppressor but was thrown off when I saw it connected to the coil. Guess the PO *really* wanted to make sure no noise was getting in so he put tw ... |
Topic: Part/Pic ID |
Goober02
Replies: 4
Views: 303
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-28-07 08:09 Subject: Part/Pic ID |
| Anyone know what this is? The same item is on the alternator so I figured it was a noise suppressor for the ol' Becker radio but I found this one connected to one of the terminals on the Bosch igniti ... |
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