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Topic: Rear end noise fixable? |
skinnyd
Replies: 2
Views: 213
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-31-08 07:39 Subject: Re: Rear end noise fixable? |
| Also check the rear universal joint, if it's shot it'll have lots of play even while on the car, I just fixed this problem on my '72. |
Topic: Give me a minute.... and I'm SO doing this! |
skinnyd
Replies: 5
Views: 604
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-27-08 05:55 Subject: Re: Give me a minute.... and I'm SO doing this! |
| Yeah dude, I'd love it, been considering this for some time, little more info always helps! |
Topic: automatic to 5 speed convention? |
skinnyd
Replies: 5
Views: 297
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-27-08 04:25 Subject: Re: automatic to 5 speed convention? |
Here is what you're looking for
http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/5-speed.html |
Topic: Trans Bolt Gone... |
skinnyd
Replies: 8
Views: 412
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-27-08 02:45 Subject: Re: Trans Bolt Gone... |
| Nope, just can't see it in the photo. It's there, I just replaced it along w/ everything else in that area. Mine is set up a little different, but, its all there. Thanks anyway. |
Topic: What have I done? (newbie says "hello") |
skinnyd
Replies: 16
Views: 845
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-27-08 06:36 Subject: Re: What have I done? (newbie says "hello") |
| I looked at that car 2yrs. ago It was in Langhorne, right? The guy claimed he was a BMW and Land Rover "Mechanic" Yet, he couldn't get the car started. |
Topic: Trans Bolt Gone... |
skinnyd
Replies: 8
Views: 412
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-26-08 04:09 Subject: Re: Trans Bolt Gone... |
| I found a diagram on realoem. It is an M10 X 50. I used a Socket head cap screw, found one just this size at work today. I was under there replacing my driveshaft (thanks Chris! aka Stone02) and notic ... |
Topic: Trans Bolt Gone... |
skinnyd
Replies: 8
Views: 412
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-25-08 12:56 Subject: Re: Trans Bolt Gone... |
Yeah, I was kinda hoping someone would know the length in addition to metric thread size, and whether it is a hex head, socket head etc...
I guess thread size and length will do as head style is less ... |
Topic: Trans Bolt Gone... |
skinnyd
Replies: 8
Views: 412
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-24-08 11:09 Subject: Trans Bolt Gone... |
... anyone know the specifics of the missing bolt in the the photo?
Thanks in advance for the help. |
Topic: Guibo shot? |
skinnyd
Replies: 4
Views: 318
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 02:52 Subject: Re: Guibo shot? |
| Thanks all, got it all on order and I'm confident I can do it. |
Topic: Guibo shot? |
skinnyd
Replies: 4
Views: 318
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 01:50 Subject: Guibo shot? |
| Looks like my guibo is shot? I was trying to figure out what caused my car to shake here and there and saw this. @ 3 and 6 o'clock there appears to be some torn rubber. I'm pretty confident this needs ... |
Topic: Page 82 Metropolitan Home |
skinnyd
Replies: 1
Views: 181
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-27-08 06:03 Subject: Page 82 Metropolitan Home |
Cabrio. Can be seen below, but looks nicer on the glossy pages of the 'zine.
http://www.pointclickhome.com/image/tid/3901 |
Topic: Das Awkscht Fescht |
skinnyd
Replies: 0
Views: 421
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Forum: Events Posted: 7-22-08 09:25 Subject: Das Awkscht Fescht |
Das Awkscht Fescht
This is a yearly thing in the Lehigh Valley, just outside Allentown.
Thier website pretty much sucks, as the event is in less than 2 wks and it's missing some very important thi ... |
Topic: I am so going to this event |
skinnyd
Replies: 4
Views: 352
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 09:19 Subject: Re: I am so going to this event |
| 395 between Mammoth and Mojave is probably one of the most beautiful drives in the country. Alpine, volcanic, desert, lots of variety. Only ever driven it in the winter, though. I'll assume the snow c ... |
Topic: Alpina B7 Sighting! |
skinnyd
Replies: 6
Views: 323
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 06:44 Subject: Re: Alpina B7 Sighting! |
I see one at the dealer here in Ft. Washington, PA whenever I stop by. It's been there for at least a year, maybe longer. Last I was there they were running a special on it.
Nice if you're into bling ... |
Topic: Cali Black Plate? |
skinnyd
Replies: 13
Views: 361
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 06:36 Subject: Re: Cali Black Plate? |
| I had a '64 F100 about 4 yrs. ago in CA. I had black plates and people would always mention that fact when asking about it. I never bothered to find out what it was all about. Black plates were issued ... |
Topic: Now avail and taking orders...370 mm " prototipo" |
skinnyd
Replies: 20
Views: 877
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-8-08 05:45 Subject: Re: Now avail and taking orders...370 mm " prototipo" |
Dude, couple that w/ this guys dash and console and you are the man!
OK, maybe overkill w/ all that stitching. I still think it would look very nice!
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_f ... |
Topic: Spotted Cheltenham PA |
skinnyd
Replies: 0
Views: 106
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-4-08 03:15 Subject: Spotted Cheltenham PA |
| Sahara roundie spotted (Elkins Park) going West on Church Rd. at Old York Road @ 5:00 PM. Any one here? I get so stoked to see these in my hood. I've come to discover 5-7 within walking distance of my ... |
Topic: Photo request |
skinnyd
Replies: 2
Views: 244
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 10:38 Subject: Re: Photo request |
I kinda thought they were bent as the rear lays right on them and they are each a little different.
Yes, that is a crack. I think its time to do some wrenching. |
Topic: Photo request |
skinnyd
Replies: 2
Views: 244
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 06:34 Subject: Photo request |
Can someone post a phot of this aerea of thier car.
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,308032/
I need to see if some thing on my car is out of whack.
Th ... |
Topic: Thumping, part02 |
skinnyd
Replies: 1
Views: 341
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-2-08 03:25 Subject: Thumping, part02 |
To continue my previous post: I have thumping in the rear end.
So this is what I'm finding, my bushing looks knida beat, and on the right, is my rear end supposed to just lay right on the tie bar l ... |
Topic: Thumping from rear |
skinnyd
Replies: 4
Views: 181
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-2-08 10:40 Subject: Re: Thumping from rear |
I'm drivng, shifting smoothly.
It happens upon acceleration and over bumps. |
Topic: K&N filter assembly for weber 32/36 down draft |
skinnyd
Replies: 3
Views: 164
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-2-08 08:09 Subject: Re: K&N filter assembly for weber 32/36 down draft |
I have a K&N on my 32/36, don't remember which one, fits fine but I don't remember it being that tall. Look here for picture of the filter on the car.
http://web.mac.com/usdaltons/iWeb/Site%203/Bimm ... |
Topic: Thumping from rear |
skinnyd
Replies: 4
Views: 181
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-2-08 06:58 Subject: Thumping from rear |
| I'm getting alot of thumping sounds from the passenger rear area. Could anyone tell me where and what to begin looking for to remedy this problem? Thanks in advance! |
Topic: Sunvisors on MAX's site |
skinnyd
Replies: 8
Views: 564
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-10-08 04:25 Subject: Re: Sunvisors on MAX's site |
| The price of plastics rises 15 to 20% per year according to my injection molder. And yes, it's because of the price of oil. That seems like a steep jump though. |
Topic: Goodies at great prices |
skinnyd
Replies: 19
Views: 1050
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-9-08 04:41 Subject: Re: Goodies at great prices |
WOW!
My initial playful rant was in response to 73colorado02 as illustrated by the flow of the thread. Grow up this is supposed to be fun.
The guy will probably take anything for the stuff he has le ... |
Topic: Goodies at great prices |
skinnyd
Replies: 19
Views: 1050
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-9-08 11:22 Subject: Re: Goodies at great prices |
Hijacking the thread for advertising purposes, I like your style.
My point was: here is yet another place to shop. be it pricey or not, he may have something that someone needs NOW and no one else ca ... |
Topic: Goodies at great prices |
skinnyd
Replies: 19
Views: 1050
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-9-08 02:48 Subject: Re: Goodies at great prices |
Not everything in this world is free my friends.
It's laughable that some one will always find something to bitch about.
Hey dude, thought I might show you yet another source for parts for that ine ... |
Topic: Goodies at great prices |
skinnyd
Replies: 19
Views: 1050
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-8-08 12:14 Subject: Re: Goodies at great prices |
| I'm not selling anything, you might want to contact the person who runs that website? |
Topic: Goodies at great prices |
skinnyd
Replies: 19
Views: 1050
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-8-08 10:13 Subject: Goodies at great prices |
My top secret super cheap parts vendor revealed, now that I'm selling the 2002.
http://www.ultimategarage.com/Parts-ClassicBMW/classic2002.html |
Topic: When was the last time... |
skinnyd
Replies: 5
Views: 484
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-8-08 08:36 Subject: When was the last time... |
| ...you got one of these? |
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