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  • B
    B
    B C
    wrote on last edited by
    #380

    Yes, get a male connector to splice into the chassis wiring. There is a simple modification you can do to the relay to keep the low beams from turning off when the high beams are on. I can look it up for you if you find out you need it. Any auto parts store will have the headlight connector on hand.

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    • SteelBlueS
      SteelBlueS
      SteelBlue
      wrote on last edited by
      #381

      B C said:

      Yes, get a male connector to splice into the chassis wiring. There is a simple modification you can do to the relay to keep the low beams from turning off when the high beams are on. I can look it up for you if you find out you need it. Any auto parts store will have the headlight connector on hand.

      Believe its the 30 and 87 on the relay that need to be jumped.

      But thank you.

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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
        wrote on last edited by
        #382

        Like I mentioned in another thread, just make sure there is enough fluid in the reservoir and pump the pedal a few times every 15 minutes or so while doing other things.  It will bleed itself by the air rising up to the reservoir.  No mess, just watch the bubbles come up into the reservoir.  Pumping the pedal once in a while dislodges more air and waiting in between gives it time to rise in the system.  You don't need to open the bleed screw at all.

        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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        • SteelBlueS
          SteelBlueS
          SteelBlue
          wrote on last edited by
          #383

          jc43089 said:

          Like I mentioned in another thread, just make sure there is enough fluid in the reservoir and pump the pedal a few times every 15 minutes or so while doing other things.  It will bleed itself by the air rising up to the reservoir.  No mess, just watch the bubbles come up into the reservoir.  Pumping the pedal once in a while dislodges more air and waiting in between gives it time to rise in the system.  You don't need to open the bleed screw at all.

          Gonna give this bleeder a try, if it doesn't work I will fall back to this.

          I also completed my first ever wiring adventure, only had to redo two connectors because I hooked them to the wrong wire...

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          • YoungCRY
            YoungCRY
            YoungCR
            wrote on last edited by
            #384

            Always thought this car would look good with smoked headlights 👍🏼 keep it up!

            Chris Young
            BMWCCA #458972
            1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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            • SteelBlueS
              SteelBlueS
              SteelBlue
              wrote on last edited by
              #385

              Well, used the reverse bleeder and got some pedal feel but not great. Was going to use @jc43089 method of just pumping it a little bit every now and then, pumped it like 5-10 times and the slave shot the dowel out again. Dowel is in the bell housing. 

              I just don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. Slave was protruding off the bell housing studs before I tightened them down, so I’m figured it was on. 

              Trans is probably going to have to come off now. Know that’s a bitch and not exactly motivated to do that.

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              • B
                B
                B C
                wrote on last edited by
                #386

                Aww crap!

                I have to wonder if you have the right throwout bearing, slave cyl, or just verify that the TOB is installed correctly.

                i dont want to tell you to make an access hole in your bellhousing that you can put a plug into, but at this rate....

                real sorry man, i remember reading similar tales on R3V long ago

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                • SteelBlueS
                  SteelBlueS
                  SteelBlue
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #387

                  B C said:

                  Aww crap!

                  I have to wonder if you have the right throwout bearing, slave cyl, or just verify that the TOB is installed correctly.

                  i dont want to tell you to make an access hole in your bellhousing that you can put a plug into, but at this rate....

                  real sorry man, i remember reading similar tales on R3V long ago

                  Was thinking the same thing in the shower.

                  Really not sure what I'm gonna do at this point. If someone wants some extra cash hit me up. Or if someone wants a 95% complete S52 swapped E30, hit me up.

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                  • YoungCRY
                    YoungCRY
                    YoungCR
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #388

                    I feel your pain, I went through at least 4 slaves and a couple masters ultimately figuring out my clutch was toast on my E34. Not exactly sure how the TOB position was affected but it was.

                    Chris Young
                    BMWCCA #458972
                    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                    • JdesignJ
                      JdesignJ
                      Jdesign
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #389

                      Interesting as it seems this is a common issue. With little searching I just found about 5 threads about clutch bleeding/ slaves issues.

                      One guy said he had a bad pressure plate right out of the box, another said it was the clutch fork, another said it was the plastic pin 🤔

                      https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=605869&page=2

                      https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=256720&page=2

                      Also, If the pin is shooting out I would assume there is too much throw? I would unbolt the slave and stick a magnet through the hole to get the pin rather than dropping the trans FYI. I know its on the side but its worth a shot.

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #390

                        If the pin is seated on the clutch fork properly how can it shoot out?  The only way it can shoot out is something allowing it to overextend.  I don't remember what your clutch setup was.  What stuff do you have matched up?  And did you compare the stack height to the stock stack height?

                        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                        • KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRolls
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #391

                          jc43089 said:

                          If the pin is seated on the clutch fork properly how can it shoot out?  

                          My q as well. If it’s all zf bits in the trans I’m not sure how it would fall out

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                          • SteelBlueS
                            SteelBlueS
                            SteelBlue
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #392

                            jc43089 said:

                            If the pin is seated on the clutch fork properly how can it shoot out?  The only way it can shoot out is something allowing it to overextend.  I don't remember what your clutch setup was.  What stuff do you have matched up?  And did you compare the stack height to the stock stack height?

                            This is the clutch and flywheel I am using:

                            https://gripforce.com/fx-racing-stage-1-clutch-kit-and-flywheel-set-bmw-325-328-525-528-m3-z3-e34-e36-e39/

                            I was probably a little hasty in assuming that everything is direct replacements. I assumed based off of the product listing applications that because this was for an E36 M3 that it would work.

                            Or it’s my own fault and have installed something incorrectly in the trans. However, I followed the Pelican Parts clutch replacement guide and made sure everything was correct. The car had moved under its own power before I had replaced the clutch. I’m guess I’m not sure where the disconnect is between driving and now this.

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                            • G
                              G
                              gilber33
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #393

                              Clutches stress me out so bad. Every time I have done one I always stress myself out because you have no idea if you did it completely right until the car is back together and running. 

                              I once had a 2x4 scrap piece that I wedged between the back of the block and the firewall to hold the engine in place fall into the bell housing as I was putting the transmission back in. Luckily it didn't do any damage and just made a rattle. 

                              Moral of the story, I am of no help here but it unfortunately sounds like something is not sitting right or spaced correctly and the transmission has to come back off. 😑

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                              • SteelBlueS
                                SteelBlueS
                                SteelBlue
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #394

                                gilber33 said:

                                Clutches stress me out so bad. Every time I have done one I always stress myself out because you have no idea if you did it completely right until the car is back together and running. 

                                I once had a 2x4 scrap piece that I wedged between the back of the block and the firewall to hold the engine in place fall into the bell housing as I was putting the transmission back in. Luckily it didn't do any damage and just made a rattle. 

                                Moral of the story, I am of no help here but it unfortunately sounds like something is not sitting right or spaced correctly and the transmission has to come back off. 😑

                                Yep, this has been one of my least favorite things to do so far.

                                Pretty sure I have to pull the motor as the I don’t think the top trans bolts can’t be accessed even with letting the motor hang with the trans brace off.

                                Stoked...

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                                • KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRolls
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #395

                                  SteelBlue said:

                                  Yep, this has been one of my least favorite things to do so far.

                                  Pretty sure I have to pull the motor as the I don’t think the top trans bolts can’t be accessed even with letting the motor hang with the trans brace off.

                                  Stoked...

                                  I pulled my trans with motor still in place. Solid mounts, did not loosen them at all (still had about an inch/2 of movement). Just takes a shit load of extensions and an impact

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                                  • jc43089J
                                    jc43089J
                                    jc43089
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #396

                                    Long extensions and maybe with a wobble extension as the last one.  Don't use a universal, too wobbly.

                                    You used all the pieces from the kit including the throwout bearing?

                                    2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                    3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                    '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                    '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                    '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                    '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                    '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                    • KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRolls
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #397

                                      jc43089 said:

                                      Long extensions and maybe with a wobble extension as the last one.  Don't use a universal, too wobbly.

                                      You used all the pieces from the kit including the throwout bearing?

                                      This is what it took for me

                                      also with that gripforce kit use an OEM pilot/TOB if you can. The ones in the kit are less than ideal. (I have removed ones sitting on my bench with like 3k miles and they’re shot) 

                                      8433AD9F-6014-447E-AC82-43530168CDBD.jpeg

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                                      • SteelBlueS
                                        SteelBlueS
                                        SteelBlue
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #398

                                        jc43089 said:

                                        Long extensions and maybe with a wobble extension as the last one.  Don't use a universal, too wobbly.

                                        You used all the pieces from the kit including the throwout bearing?

                                        I used a Sachs throw out bearing because I heard the supplied ones are trash.

                                        KaiserRolls said:

                                        This is what it took for me

                                        also with that gripforce kit use an OEM pilot/TOB if you can. The ones in the kit are less than ideal. (I have removed ones sitting on my bench with like 3k miles and they’re shot) 

                                        8433AD9F-6014-447E-AC82-43530168CDBD.jpeg

                                        I think I bought a new tob and pilot bearing based on your recommendation. You didn’t even loosen your Motor mounts? How was reinstalling the trans?

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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #399

                                          SteelBlue said:

                                           You didn’t even loosen your Motor mounts? How was reinstalling the trans?

                                          I did not, there was still some play though. I will probably loosen them up for reinstall, which I am going to try and tackle this weekend

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