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Topic: Goodfellas Project |
trangieboy
Replies: 95
Views: 29028
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-2-08 08:47 Subject: Re: Goodfellas Project |
Sounds like the camshaft may have been the problem ??
Petrol here (australia) is about $1.80 per litre with diesel almost $2 per litre. Ouch !!!!
Mal. |
Topic: Urethane/delrin alt. bushings |
trangieboy
Replies: 6
Views: 317
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-19-08 01:30 Subject: Re: BMP Design (nt) |
Am i right in assuming that the 2 long bushes go in the mounting part and the 2 short ones go into the adjuster/tensioner mount ???
Mal. |
Topic: Urethane/delrin alt. bushings |
trangieboy
Replies: 6
Views: 317
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-11-08 12:51 Subject: Urethane/delrin alt. bushings |
Does anyone know where/who sells Urethane/delrin alt bushing AND does mail order ??? also do the e21 alt use the same bushings ??
Thanks,Mal. |
Topic: Brake booster for RHD...Where to get? |
trangieboy
Replies: 9
Views: 235
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-9-08 02:46 Subject: Re: Brake booster for RHD...Where to get? |
Just use an after market one.Plenty around.Ask at a brake specialist.
http://www.hydroboost.com.au/there_are_two_main_types_of_brak.htm
Mal. |
Topic: Camber/toe adjustable rear bushes.Which one goes where ??? |
trangieboy
Replies: 3
Views: 142
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-17-08 01:54 Subject: Re: Camber/toe adjustable rear bushes.Which one goes where ? |
Thanks very much for your help !!
Mal. |
Topic: Camber/toe adjustable rear bushes.Which one goes where ??? |
trangieboy
Replies: 3
Views: 142
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-17-08 01:26 Subject: Camber/toe adjustable rear bushes.Which one goes where ??? |
I`m about to put all new poly bushes in the rear of my car.I have bought the camber and toe adjustable bushes.Which bush do i put on which ?? Does the inner bush adjust the camber or the toe ??
And c ... |
Topic: Pls advise on early "single circuit" brakes |
trangieboy
Replies: 10
Views: 225
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-17-08 01:17 Subject: Re: Pls advise on early "single circuit" brakes |
My father had a line burst on a single line `63 ford falcon.Just lucky that no one was killed.
I think the twin line BMW system works like this(at least the RHD ones); The front part of the master ... |
Topic: Pls advise on early "single circuit" brakes |
trangieboy
Replies: 10
Views: 225
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-15-08 06:48 Subject: Re: Mike is correct - E21 calipers fit the mounts on '02 str |
| I plan on `improving` my single line system by adding a dual line master cyl.The front 1/2 of the MC will operate on the original front calipers and the rear 1/2 of the MC will operate the rear brakes ... |
Topic: Did I Read Correctly That One Adjust the Rear Camber By... |
trangieboy
Replies: 14
Views: 594
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 2-15-08 06:44 Subject: Re: Did I Read Correctly That One Adjust the Rear Camber By. |
I`m about to put all new poly bushes in the rear of my car.I have bought the camber and toe adjustable bushes.Which bush do i put on which ?? Does the inner bush adjust the camber or the toe ??
... |
Topic: Carby syncronizer/balancer |
trangieboy
Replies: 3
Views: 176
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-30-08 09:42 Subject: Re: Carby syncronizer/balancer |
Thanks guys.Using the corect word to search with sure helps.
Found a VW guy on ebay selling them cheap,$29us. Total is around $42au landed here.Not too bad really.
Thanks again,Mal. |
Topic: Carby syncronizer/balancer |
trangieboy
Replies: 3
Views: 176
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-26-08 10:08 Subject: Carby syncronizer/balancer |
Anyone know where i can mail order (to Australia) a carby syncronizer/balancer ?? NOT manometer type
Thanks,Mal. |
Topic: Timing/cam chain tensioner |
trangieboy
Replies: 4
Views: 326
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-16-08 09:38 Subject: Timing/cam chain tensioner |
My engine was leeking oil out of the Timing/cam chain tensioner screwed plug.I unscrewed it to see what was up.A whole lot of oil came out and the spring and piston.
When i re asembled it and star ... |
Topic: Victory - IE exhaust Header and Swaybars are installed |
trangieboy
Replies: 6
Views: 515
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-15-08 05:35 Subject: Re: Victory - IE exhaust Header and Swaybars are installed |
Looks great.What is the story behind the adjustable castor (strut) rods ???
Mal. |
Topic: turbo flares |
trangieboy
Replies: 7
Views: 573
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-4-08 02:37 Subject: Re: turbo flares |
What`s your email address ?? Are they the IE ones ?? How much,ect.
Mal. |
Topic: turbo flares |
trangieboy
Replies: 7
Views: 573
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 1-4-08 02:07 Subject: turbo flares |
I just bought a 2002 sight unseen that has rear fender lips custom made from body filler !! If i fitted turbo flares from IE,how much could i cut out of the metal/filler fenders ???
Also does anyo ... |
Topic: Goodfellas Project |
trangieboy
Replies: 95
Views: 29028
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 12-20-07 04:45 Subject: Re: Goodfellas Project |
| Pull your new air box/filter setup off and see what happens.At least then you`ll know there`s nothing wrong with them !!!! |
Topic: It was a cold, grey December morning in Munich, 35 years |
trangieboy
Replies: 24
Views: 559
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 12-20-07 04:19 Subject: Re: The lead car on the assembly line looks like a Bavaria or |
| definately not a NK,i own 3 of them....looks like a E3 to me |
Topic: would these fit |
trangieboy
Replies: 5
Views: 320
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 12-3-07 03:02 Subject: Re: would these fit |
That is how they are supposed to be.That stud also holds down the water outlet neck... All is OK.
Funny how only the middle 2 cylinders get water heating !!!
Mal. |
Topic: Lee, Ball joint spacer? |
trangieboy
Replies: 19
Views: 624
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 12-1-07 02:32 Subject: Re: Lee, Ball joint spacer? |
If the car is lowered 1 inch should we use a 1 inch spacer ?? Or it`s not that critical to keep arms at original angle ??
Mal. |
Topic: Bore size and piston choice |
trangieboy
Replies: 8
Views: 388
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 11-27-07 09:15 Subject: Re: Bore size and piston choice |
Hey Harv,what pistons are you using and do you think any M10 will go to 92mm ???
Mal. |
Topic: 320 alt upgrade problem |
trangieboy
Replies: 5
Views: 286
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 11-27-07 09:09 Subject: Re: 320 alt upgrade problem |
| On internal regulated alt like yours the charge light IS needed.The current running thru the charge light also runs thru the alt and `excites` the alt to start it charging.OR as you have found out if ... |
Topic: Restoration Financing |
trangieboy
Replies: 10
Views: 340
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-31-07 02:22 Subject: Re: Restoration Financing |
| I know a guy here in Aus that has spent $50,000 just buying parts (all new) for his 2000Ti NK sedan. He was recently quoted 25K to do the body/paint.. When he is finished he will have a car worth may ... |
Topic: When did the 320i go from vented to non-vented front rotors? |
trangieboy
Replies: 4
Views: 258
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-24-07 03:36 Subject: Re: When did the 320i go from vented to non-vented front rotors? |
| I have a 7/77 320i that has solid discs.No idea if it came like that from the factory or not.It also has 5 speed which i believe is non factory.The car is RHD and being in Australia probably Euro spec ... |
Topic: Altering camshaft timing |
trangieboy
Replies: 6
Views: 303
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-16-07 07:51 Subject: Altering camshaft timing |
Does anyone know of a cheap and easy or proper way to alter the camshaft timing ??
I`m sure i saw somewhere an idea where you drilled oversized the locating hole in the cam sprocket and fitted an ... |
Topic: Daddy's Little Helper |
trangieboy
Replies: 7
Views: 591
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-10-07 10:04 Subject: Re: Daddy's Little Helper |
I reckon that baby was safer in Steve`s hands in that croc pen than the average baby would be in its car seat with it`s mother driving !!!
Mal. |
Topic: Problems with valve adjustment |
trangieboy
Replies: 30
Views: 656
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-29-07 03:12 Subject: Re: Adjusted when cold, and it still goes out of whack |
Could the valve springs be going coil bound ? Or the valves hitting the pistons ?
Mal. |
Topic: Leaking Brakes |
trangieboy
Replies: 3
Views: 174
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-24-07 01:09 Subject: Re: Leaking Brakes |
| Leaking brake or clutch mastre cylinder.You will need to rebuild the old one or replace with a brand new one.As these cars are 35 plus yrs old ALL the brake and clutch hydraulic parts will be about wo ... |
Topic: Have any of you converted into synthetic? |
trangieboy
Replies: 12
Views: 532
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-16-07 04:59 Subject: Re: Have any of you converted into synthetic? (nt) |
In my 4x4 diesel work truck i use all synthetic gear oils,which i change yearly at around 1200hrs.
I change the dino engine oil VERY regularly. (every 150hrs) After more than 9000hrs the inside of t ... |
Topic: Q on piston rings |
trangieboy
Replies: 12
Views: 324
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-07 05:49 Subject: Re: Q on piston rings |
Buy plus .010" rings and file fit the ring ends for correct end gap.The bore WILL have slight wear and standard rings will have an oversize end gap.
Mal. |
Topic: Who's in Australia?! |
trangieboy
Replies: 27
Views: 778
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-14-07 01:13 Subject: Re: Who's in Australia?! (nt) |
| I live in western NSW.About an hour west of Dubbo.I`m restoring my 1967 2000ti NK sedan.I also have a 1967 1800 NK sedan parts car and an extremely rusty 1977 E21 320i 5 speed parts car.I have found a ... |
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