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  Topic: Goodfellas Project
trangieboy

Replies: 95
Views: 29028

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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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