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Topic: What benefits going from Solex to Weber? |
scottt
Replies: 6
Views: 231
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-24-08 01:01 Subject: Nice |
| That is a nice solution. |
Topic: Lets have some pics guys |
scottt
Replies: 49
Views: 1493
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-23-08 01:36 Subject: OK (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Ignition/fuel problem? Definite misfires... |
scottt
Replies: 29
Views: 646
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-16-08 05:10 Subject: Don't stop now..... |
| You've got us hooked. |
Topic: Are real metric steel brake lines available - SOLVED |
scottt
Replies: 6
Views: 190
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-16-08 08:18 Subject: Situation solved !! |
This is a beaut. I work in the BMW parts biz so I should know better but here's what happened.
I stop at local Advance Auto for a steel brake line. I go out back with one of the guys that is going ... |
Topic: prices on previously popular parts |
scottt
Replies: 13
Views: 464
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-16-08 08:08 Subject: Careful, prices on Realoem are not list prices. |
Or any other relative price for that matter. They may have had some relation to BMW list prices at some point but they are no longer even close in any way up or down.
Just trying to keep someone f ... |
Topic: buyer beware - ebay seller benzlver71 |
scottt
Replies: 4
Views: 412
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-15-08 12:26 Subject: 83 % positive says a lot about a guy. (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Are real metric steel brake lines available - SOLVED |
scottt
Replies: 6
Views: 190
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 07:10 Subject: Thanks, I'll try there tonight. |
| BMW wants $ 25 ea for a 520mm line. That's highway robbery. |
Topic: Are real metric steel brake lines available - SOLVED |
scottt
Replies: 6
Views: 190
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 08:14 Subject: Are real metric steel brake lines available - SOLVED |
| Here's my issue. I'm replacing the rear wheel cylinders and rubber brake lines on my 73. The steel line snapped at the wheel cyl, I picked up a bubble flare line at Advance Auto, It is the usual 3/16" ... |
Topic: Are my brake shoes still useable? |
scottt
Replies: 4
Views: 146
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 07:24 Subject: Nope. |
| I've been through this with various cars over the years. The brake fluid soaks into the lining material and causes erratic braking performance, it can not be fully removed by Brakleen etc. Having a w ... |
Topic: Hey CD - DGAV installation question |
scottt
Replies: 7
Views: 151
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 07:23 Subject: Plug the return line at the tank |
| I left a short length of hose attached to the fitting on the tank and stuck a bolt in it with a hose clamp. Just leave the steel line under the car. |
Topic: Hey CD - DGAV installation question |
scottt
Replies: 7
Views: 151
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 06:34 Subject: I still remember CD's answer when I asked that a few yrs ago |
| He suggested I " throw it at the neighbor's dog " So I did. |
Topic: Bumpers - Mounting closer to body on '73 |
scottt
Replies: 15
Views: 357
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 06:29 Subject: The rear is where you see the nicest improvement |
| Again, you'll have another set of holes to fill, but the 72 rear brackets tuck the bumper in tight and get rid of those ridiculous ( and NLA) rubber flaps over the loop style brackets. My favorite imp ... |
Topic: Turn Signal Switch |
scottt
Replies: 9
Views: 221
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 12:41 Subject: My 73 has the " parking light " feature |
When the turn signal is raised or lowered with the car off, the parking light/tail light on that side light up.
More trivia, the turn signals in my 00 740i operate the same way. |
Topic: Picked up a pair of RECAROS today |
scottt
Replies: 13
Views: 471
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 09:06 Subject: Get a set of these to go with them. (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Turn Signal Switch |
scottt
Replies: 9
Views: 221
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 08:22 Subject: 61 31 1 352 636 (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Help with my e28 |
scottt
Replies: 5
Views: 142
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 08:15 Subject: Or the Thermo Time switch. |
| The thermo time switch is what sends power to the cold start valve. It is designed to power the cold start valve for about 8 sec whenever the car is started and the coolant temp is below 35 deg celciu ... |
Topic: Coolant in the engine.... uh oh.... (follow up) |
scottt
Replies: 4
Views: 213
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 12:43 Subject: Check the #1 intake manifold gasket |
| It also seals the water housing to the head, I've seen them leak water into the intake port. |
Topic: '79 Kawasaki Z650, any opinions? |
scottt
Replies: 9
Views: 235
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-8-08 01:20 Subject: You may want to read this. |
Pretty informative
http://www.dansmc.com/troubleshooting.htm |
Topic: search won't work for me. |
scottt
Replies: 2
Views: 112
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Questions Posted: 7-8-08 10:59 Subject: Now it works. |
| Sorry I can't be more help. |
Topic: What are you reading? |
scottt
Replies: 21
Views: 507
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-8-08 10:55 Subject: The Telephone Gambit |
| Compelling arguement alleging Alexander Graham Bell stole the key idea for the telephone from Elisha Gray. Considered the most valuable patent in history. |
Topic: search won't work for me. |
scottt
Replies: 2
Views: 112
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Questions Posted: 7-7-08 02:10 Subject: search won't work for me. |
No matter how I try, I just get
General Error
Could not insert search results
DEBUG MODE
SQL Error : 1062 Duplicate entry '1592437761' for key 1
INSERT INTO phpbb_search_results (s ... |
Topic: Any suggestions on diagnosing a " rattle " ? |
scottt
Replies: 10
Views: 213
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-6-08 07:02 Subject: Never thought of that |
| I'll check out the dizzy tomorrow, thanks. PO put on a new ID48X but you never know. |
Topic: Any suggestions on diagnosing a " rattle " ? |
scottt
Replies: 10
Views: 213
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-5-08 08:53 Subject: Well. . . . |
I have the cheesey filter that comes with a 32/36 ( jetted CD's way of course) so it's not that.
The idea of installating a used tensioner piston never occured to me,maybe I should have tried that ... |
Topic: Any suggestions on diagnosing a " rattle " ? |
scottt
Replies: 10
Views: 213
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-5-08 02:47 Subject: Any suggestions on diagnosing a " rattle " ? |
| I have a distinctive rattle coming from the engine of my carbed 73. It appears right at 2500 rpm and seems to be more noticable when off the throttle. I've tried to pin it down with a stethescope but ... |
Topic: Wine drinkers: Carmenere OMG! |
scottt
Replies: 2
Views: 135
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-2-08 06:27 Subject: You have me sold. |
| Just in case you think no one listens, I picked up a bottle on the way home from work. I'll drink it this weekend and get back with you. |
Topic: Back to how to diagnosis whether a rear defroster is good |
scottt
Replies: 5
Views: 205
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-2-08 06:49 Subject: Quick defrost technology isn't new |
From an article on the 1974 Lincoln Mark IV.
The Quick Defrost Windshield and Rear Window were welcome in northern states with harsh weather, and cars equipped with this option were easily identifi ... |
Topic: FYI..BavAuto has a good deal on Bilstein sports |
scottt
Replies: 1
Views: 210
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 6-26-08 10:47 Subject: On special til Monday June 30th (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: Cats and Vegetables |
scottt
Replies: 4
Views: 168
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-26-08 10:46 Subject: Yeah, pretty subtle. (nt) |
| (nt) |
Topic: First post! Hello and a question... |
scottt
Replies: 8
Views: 427
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-26-08 08:20 Subject: Rodents love 02's |
| You'll find the rest of your sheepskins in the heater box and under the fusebox. |
Topic: Cats and Vegetables |
scottt
Replies: 4
Views: 168
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-26-08 07:32 Subject: Here's one opinion |
| http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/fruit+vegetables.php |
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