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Topic: Speedometer Markings |
jimk
Replies: 8
Views: 244
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-16-08 10:35 Subject: Re: Speedometer Markings |
How about knowing how it is determined, then you never need to scratch for the answer!
It is the number of cable turns per mile. So take your driveshaf turns per mile and divide by the speedometer ... |
Topic: Air filter help |
jimk
Replies: 12
Views: 239
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-12-08 08:07 Subject: Re: Air filter help |
| Paper vs K&N. The stock paper filters better, K&N lets more dirt thru (proven face by an ISO filtration efficiency test). K&N per square inch if flow area has less restriction (less filtering) than p ... |
Topic: Gas leak with full tank ??? |
jimk
Replies: 11
Views: 164
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-12-08 07:55 Subject: Re: Gas leak with full tank ??? |
| .... THERE IS GAS SLOWLY DRIPPING OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE ROCKER PANEL AT THE FENDER-FRONT DOOR JUNCTION! I immediately siphon out a couple of gallons of gas and get the gas gauge back down to 3/4 and ... |
Topic: Just to verify - 318i adapter plate for a 325e thottle body |
jimk
Replies: 2
Views: 90
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-08 11:21 Subject: Re: Just to verify - 318i adapter plate for a 325e thottle body |
| Don't have your answer, but here is a way to determine if there are any differences. Go to Realoem and get the p/ns for both applications. If p/ns the same, you have one for sure. |
Topic: Replacement for my venerable Delta Mk 10B CD box... |
jimk
Replies: 11
Views: 242
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-08 11:16 Subject: Re: Replacement for my venerable Delta Mk 10B CD box... |
| Looks like my (up to now) reliable Delta Mk 10 capacitive discharge ignition system is dying, and I'm running out of replacements. Is there a contemporary CD system available? Or does anyone have a ... |
Topic: Engine teardown reveals damaged pistons....advice? |
jimk
Replies: 7
Views: 352
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 05:54 Subject: Re: Engine teardown reveals damaged pistons....advice? |
Pistons are in the correct direction. Clean the raised portion off and you will find the arrow pointing forward.
PO probably got the cam/valve timing late because the dent is clean and valve has b ... |
Topic: Plug gap for EDIS ignition |
jimk
Replies: 8
Views: 170
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-2-08 06:00 Subject: Re: Plug gap for EDIS ignition |
Just trying to lend a bit of intellegence to the topic.
Seems that not any more gap than .030" is necessary. The wider is better theory has no merit. Wider gaps induce spark jump to ground at the ... |
Topic: Plug gap for EDIS ignition |
jimk
Replies: 8
Views: 170
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-1-08 06:19 Subject: Re: Plug gap for EDIS ignition |
| Rather than just copy what the next guy does (with or without any real basis) go to EFI101 and search on John the J&S Electronic man (who produces a knock sensor system that adjusts spark advance on i ... |
Topic: Plug gap for EDIS ignition |
jimk
Replies: 8
Views: 170
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-1-08 06:16 Subject: Re: Plug gap for EDIS ignition |
| Rather than just copy what the next guy does (with or without any real basis) go to EFI101 and search on John the J&S Electronic man (who produces a knock sensor system that adjusts spark advance on i ... |
Topic: OK, is this the order of directions for the chain tensioner? |
jimk
Replies: 3
Views: 115
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-1-08 05:53 Subject: Re: OK, is this the order of directions for the chain tensioner? |
After looking at the various write up on the chain tension adjuster, this is what I have assessed so far:
1) After installing the face plate with the tensioner lever in the "oil pool" area, coat th ... |
Topic: returning tii M.C.from bav auto. bad out of the box? |
jimk
Replies: 3
Views: 248
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-22-08 05:30 Subject: Re: returning tii M.C.from bav auto. bad out of the box? |
| Be sure you know that it is bad because a brake equipment part is a safety equipment part and the mfr will take it seriously. That's why all the inquiry. |
Topic: SENDER OHM RANGE - FUEL GAUGE |
jimk
Replies: 4
Views: 153
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-13-08 02:10 Subject: Re: SENDER OHM RANGE - FUEL GAUGE |
| 4 full, 73 empty. Search is your friend, I gave it to the last guy. |
Topic: are brake boosters rebuildable? |
jimk
Replies: 12
Views: 445
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-10-08 03:46 Subject: Re: are brake boosters rebuildable? |
| i bought a tii booster a couple years ago and it is just now time to install it on the car but when you blow or suck on the vacuum port air comes through. so am i sol or can i rebuild it? if not does ... |
Topic: Re:New Tii owner Tii Fuel supply system Cleaning help |
jimk
Replies: 6
Views: 179
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-3-08 06:42 Subject: Re: Tired of a mouth full of gas? |
Put your hose in the tank, use a rag to wrap around the hose and "seal" the opening, blow until you feel resistance, remove your mouth.
Fuel will usually begin to flow.
Engineers will say someth ... |
Topic: Driveshaft alignment, new method... 2$ level. |
jimk
Replies: 28
Views: 431
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-3-08 06:29 Subject: Re: Driveshaft alignment, new method... 2$ level. |
| There has been quite a bit of discussion about drive shaft alignment on the Vanagon Syncro Yahoo group. Syncro’s have a similar driveshaft in that they use the same guibo but don’t have a center supp ... |
Topic: Questions about intake snorkle. |
jimk
Replies: 7
Views: 284
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-3-08 06:17 Subject: Re: Questions about intake snorkle. |
----The intake snorkle has a lever on the side of it. There are 2 outlets. One which I know goes to the carb filter, the other looks like it connects to the exhaust manifold. -----
More to the stor ... |
Topic: Driveshaft alignment, new method... 2$ level. |
jimk
Replies: 28
Views: 431
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-2-08 11:14 Subject: Re: Driveshaft alignment, new method... 2$ level. |
I wouldn't get under the car with only a floorjack in the rear.....
... I had my dad spin the wheels really quickly while I watched the guage, and saw no deviation. Tried it at a couple location ... |
Topic: Early 320i Intake vs. 318i Intake |
jimk
Replies: 9
Views: 263
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-30-08 07:06 Subject: Re: Early 320i Intake vs. 318i Intake |
I didn't figure the tip made much difference and not any more than what one in the 318 manifold extends. I used a 318 fuel rail with in and out moved to the ends.
I think the reason the 320 setup ... |
Topic: Oiling a UNI Foam Filter? |
jimk
Replies: 3
Views: 96
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-30-08 07:02 Subject: Re: Oiling a UNI Foam Filter? |
| It is special. It is a "tack" oil and is sticky so as to not drain off. Use some that from a motorcycle shop. Amsoil makes a spray on filter oil for their old filters of the same material. Use eit ... |
Topic: Early 320i Intake vs. 318i Intake |
jimk
Replies: 9
Views: 263
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-30-08 05:07 Subject: Re: Early 320i Intake vs. 318i Intake |
| The comparison and the injector install. |
Topic: Early 320i Intake vs. 318i Intake |
jimk
Replies: 9
Views: 263
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-30-08 05:05 Subject: Re: Early 320i Intake vs. 318i Intake |
| Yes it flows better, is better balanced (phyiscally) on the engine and for the 02 engine mounts. The throttle body bolt patter is different (3 studs vs 4 studs on the 318. Injectors can be hand fit, ... |
Topic: Early 320i Intake vs. 318i Intake |
jimk
Replies: 9
Views: 263
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-30-08 05:01 Subject: Re: Early 320i Intake vs. 318i Intake |
| Yes it flows better, is better balanced (phyiscally) on the engine and for the 02 engine mounts. The throttle body bolt patter is different (3 studs vs 4 studs on the 318. Injectors can be hand fit, ... |
Topic: head rebuilt. Do I deshrowd(sp)? Turbo guys allpy within |
jimk
Replies: 3
Views: 170
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-30-08 04:51 Subject: Re: head rebuilt. Do I deshrowd(sp)? Turbo guys allpy within |
| Don't know what it means either. You should have admitted ignorance and asked him what he was talking about. Some of these buzzwords baffle me. |
Topic: Rocky Mountain 02ers Spring Drive |
jimk
Replies: 4
Views: 119
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-28-08 11:17 Subject: Rocky Mountain 02ers Spring Drive |
From Sedalia, CO to Colo Springs and return by way of Deckers, CO.
Some photos at:
http://www.rmbmw2002.com/index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=27&catid=29 |
Topic: Early '02 Side mirrors |
jimk
Replies: 18
Views: 474
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-16-08 06:40 Subject: Re: Early '02 Side mirrors |
| I have an early '02 ( VIN 1661387), and I am getting ready to have it painted. The previous owner had installed Vitaloni mirrors and drilled some extra holes in the drivers door. I would like to mak ... |
Topic: metal washers in gasket set ID |
jimk
Replies: 4
Views: 136
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-16-08 06:22 Subject: They are actually metal gaskets |
The big one might be for the big plug in the front of the block. Another for the water outlet to the heater.
If you don't need to remove the joints where these might go, leave the joint alone or you ... |
Topic: gasket sealant on distributor housing |
jimk
Replies: 12
Views: 179
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-15-08 04:27 Subject: Re: gasket sealant on distributor housing |
| You are aware that one cap screw uses a gasketed washer, ok? |
Topic: Tragic loss to a fellow 02er. |
jimk
Replies: 16
Views: 602
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-13-08 06:59 Subject: Tragic loss to a fellow 02er. |
| Mike posted here at times. His wife passed away suddenly to my suprise. Mike and Maria opened their home to the front range 02ers on a project work day on Mike's car. He has a young family. We alo ... |
Topic: Little help...need this spacer for my bumper |
jimk
Replies: 8
Views: 331
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-10-08 07:05 Subject: Re: Little help...need this spacer for my bumper |
| I have a driver's side block for you. Email me. There is a right and a left block. |
Topic: Valve Cover Oil Breather Modifications **Info Requested** |
jimk
Replies: 10
Views: 479
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-9-08 04:52 Subject: Re: Valve Cover Oil Breather Modifications **Info Requested** |
I don't like a floor mess which is what a road tube will give you. I have no leaks on my garage floor.
I built an oil separator of same technology as on later cars like the S14 and return the oil ... |
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