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  1. Hans
    I thought E21 had single circuit front calipers. Hence my puzzlement as to how PO got five pipes into three or four holes. I believe diameter is same as 2002, but I guess we're beyond that point.
  2. Hans
    I'd revisit the connections on those straps. Did this start after exhaust work? Could it have been acting as a ground?
  3. Hans
    Seems to me E21 has remote rear pressure valve.
  4. Hans
    Missing ground strap?
  5. Hans
    Depending on distributor, less. I can only speak from my experience. Starting with TDC static, I was not getting enough total advance. By setting to +/- 33 all in, and then letting car go back to idle (600 rpm) I saw about 10 deg. So TDC will work but I'd say maybe 5 BTDC will get you closer to 35 once you get the light on it.
  6. Hans
    The AL89X looks the right item, but it is only 35A. Is that enough for normal use?
  7. Hans
    Simeon is correct as far as the standard procedure goes: TDC static. That will get it started. However, if you eventually set for say 33 deg all in, you will end up with about 5 deg static as I recall. Idle is about 10.
  8. Hans
    Does an E21 master have enough outlet holes? Did you replace the plastic bushings where the push rod connect to pedal? I'd be bleeding again. Give the rears a good run. I vaguely recall that if you put your foot on the pedal with engine off, then start it, you should feel booster kick in.
  9. Hans
    I would set between 5 and 8 tdc static. I would mark the pulley and flywheel at 33 deg. For timing light.
  10. Hans
    Good point. Do those push rods have the plastic bushings that sit in the pin hole?
  11. Hans
    You are aware of the caliper bleeding sequence? Just checking.... And you did adjust the rears with the two bolt heads?
  12. Hans
    I would revisit rear brake adjustment. Also, did you get the right sequence for bleeding calipers? Sometimes it takes the two person up-down bleeding to finish it off.
  13. Hans
    Thanks for correction. i was wondering about that....
  14. Hans
    I've used the "Gorilla Snot" 3M weather strip glue with success, but I like something like this for the corners: https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/clamps-vises/spring-clamps/spring-clamp-set-22-pc-69374.html I agree, there is a lot of tension there.
  15. Hans
    I have a bunch from the 80s and a reader. Not sure if that helps. With so much NLA, its depressing to look at them
  16. Hans
    Not a normal view of a Billie.
  17. Hans
    Thanks for the lead. They have all sorts of good stuff for retrofitting belts.
  18. Hans
    Where did you get access?
  19. Hans
    Thanks
  20. Hans
    has anyone found a work-around for the plastic bushing at the end of the linkage that snaps on the wiper motor?
  21. Hans
    I'll revisit my grounding.
  22. Hans
    So its the E30 version. Any idea of how long that is?
  23. Hans
    Oh, tii style. make sense. Anyway, belt tension is OK, not super tight but I have to remove the battery to really get at it. I'd have expected loose belt to show different symptoms. Belt doesnt seem to be glazed This is a brief flash, any RPM, not at idle. Temps OK in mid 80s weather. Can't see any wiring issues. I called the place that inspected the alternator last year and he said maybe early signs of brushes are going. Guess I'll haul it in there.
  24. Hans
    Has anyone retrofitted the later style ratcheting adjusting bracket to the original Bosch?
  25. Hans
    How did your alternator get down there?
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