Mike87

One more of just the gauges. That little red LED below R on the gas gauge is for low fuel. Something I added a while back. Only had to use it a couple of times. 

8 hours ago, M3This said:

Anyone know if its possible to swap the MPH and Tach (a la 911) in the gauge cluster if having it rebuilt?

Not easily if you want to keep all the same lights, etc. If you go custom it can be done easier.

Here is mine...

Did you check your original solenoid to see if the 'tip' portion is removable? It looks like the part (with M6 x 1 on it) may be removable. From the break down it looks the same as the new one.

Just an observation on seeing the picture.

From my experience all of the solenoids that I have seen or used have been M8 threads.

While they look serviceable consider this. If your head gets cut (surfaced) and you use a new timing chain, you MAY need to adjust the cam timing to get back to stock. An adjustable gear is not too expensive. They are available for both single and double row. Remember if you choose to change the top gear, also change the bottom one on the crank. A new chain guide is not too expensive either.

Good luck,

Mike

1 hour ago, AustrianVespaGuy said:

Maybe check your pedal linkage too?

I would suggest you check this and your motor mounts as '76mintgrun'02 said above.

Looking like project creep to me. But on the positive side, it will run better, shift better and the center bearing will not make noise.

I have a set of 89.47 piano tops that are 8.3:1. In good shape with wrist pins and clips. Can post photos if you are interested.

Thanks,

Mike

Got a few of them. They came with studs that I purchased from Ireland for my MINI.

Mike

PM sent. You can also contact me at mike.87@juno.com if you want.

Thanks,

Mike

Looks like all the threaded holes are good. I put some socket head cap screws in them for verification. Check the photos.

I will check and let you know. Also grab a photo or two so you can see it.

Mike

I have one but it is worn and slightly bent as well, although it does work well in the carb cover.

Let me know.

Mike

So your current engine has flat tops and an E12. And you have piano tops and a 121 as spares. The 121 will go on your current engine without modification. And the piano tops will work with the E12 without modification. It will be a lot of work to make the piano tops work with the 121. E12 flows better anyway, but the 121 will make more power (if used with the correct high compression pistons). 

Good luck,

Mike

VDO makes two connector senders that is made for that exact situation. One terminal is for the gauge and the other for the light.

Pressure sender This one is for 80 psi. You will have to find the one you need for your specific gauge. Also make sure you choose the correct thread for your application.

I had BAR do a claim against a repair shop that did some work on a VW Rabbit engine many years ago. It took a long time (close to a year) and the shop did not admit any wrong doing. What I had done was a valve job including new valve guides and valve stem seals. Once the head was put back on the engine and the engine run it burned oil at the rate of a quart per 1000 miles. After doing some research I discovered that it was improperly installed valve stem seals. I had the problem fixed by another shop and went after the original shop through BAR. In the end BAR got me a partial refund but the shop never admitted anything. They did however get a black mark on their record and ultimately went out of business.

The BAR people that I worked with were great. Be prepared to write a complete story of what you did with dates, etc.  This all took place in Northern CA (SF Bay Area).

Good luck,

Mike

15 hours ago, Themis said:

 

-A&E performance Imports, in Campbell

 

 

thanks,

Themis

A&E is gone. Sold out to Dinan

Try Motorspeed West in Santa Clara.

Looks like it is available from a few places. Here is one example...

Bush

Do a search for the P/N without dashes in your favorite search engine. "24 51 1 666 364"

Good luck!

Sounds like a possible bad throw out bearing.

Depends on your bypass tube. Some have a small nipple on them for the return of the water choke. If yours does the run a hose from that to the nipple on the block.

They go out through the back of the wheel. There is a flange on them that you can see in the second picture.

And they are a tight fit; tapered I think.

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On 10/7/2020 at 10:19 PM, ML234 said:

Hi Mike - definitely sounds like you know what you are doing. If I have a factory alternator and two holes already cut out in the back rear deck for 6x9's what do you suggest for soundsystem? I was hoping to get two tweeters in front under the dash and something in the back deck. Any help would be great and any suggestions for products would also be wonderful - I'm fairly knew to this but definitely can appreciate some good sound. 

With a factory alternator, a high power head unit and four speakers will suit your needs. You can get 'pods' to mount them on the kick panels or just use low profile ones and mount them in the kick panels. If they are too deep, you will need spacers. Put a pair of 6 x 9s in the rear if you like. You might be able to get some 5 1/4" round ones for the front. Just be sure to go into the store with a budget. 

Good luck,

Mike

13 hours ago, Robert Kyle said:

Can someone put a pertronix on the IE?

 

Reason I ask is because I think I have a worn out dizzy, which has pertronix on it now.

 

Figured I can keep the pertronix stuff as a spare in case the IE version goes bad on the road???

 Pretty sure that if the points plate is the same in the IE distributor as your current then it would work. (there are two different versions of the Pertronix for the 2002 distributors).

Also consider sending your existing distributor to Advanced Distributors to have them rebuild it. Was the best $$ I ever spent. Made the engine run like new again. Just be sure to let them know the specs of your engine when you send it in, that way they can curve it to your engine.

Oh, yea, put some BP6ES spark plugs in it. The 5's are too cold.

Good luck,

Mike

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