Non-BMW Stuff on a BMW Forum
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Clutch is on, transmission is all sealed up. Need to put the transmission back on and after a couple small things it can go back in the car. I wanted to throw this out to anyone in the Milwaukee area. I wanted to put in a new starter right away since nows the time to do it. Found a place called MJ Electric that solely rebuilds starters and alternators. Disassembled, cleaned, painted, and fully rebuilt the starter for $95. $45 if you dont want it cleaned up.
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Good call, it's way better to have a local shop rebuild the starter, parts store reman ones are usually remanufactured in Malaysia, probably by a slave child, and in my experience don't last long. It's also cheaper as you found.
Also, nice all weather Volvo floor mats. I have the same ones.
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FINALLY. It was a PITA by myself, but I was super motivated to just hit a milestone on the car.
One question though. The E36 rack I put in came with both hoses from it. I thought line to the reservoir was the one you wanted to use from the e36 rack, but it appears this one does not fit. The rack is from a 99 M3 I believe.
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Question time. Working on the power steering. Got a rebuild kit from FCP for the pump. Didn't know there were 2 kinds of pumps: ZF and Vickers. I have a Vickers. So naturally the rebuild kit for a ZF pump didn't work with my pump.
What's the difference between the two? I think I'll just order a clean pump off Ebay, but will a ZF pump use the same brackets and everything as a Vickers?
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Question time. Working on the power steering. Got a rebuild kit from FCP for the pump. Didn't know there were 2 kinds of pumps: ZF and Vickers. I have a Vickers. So naturally the rebuild kit for a ZF pump didn't work with my pump.
What's the difference between the two? I think I'll just order a clean pump off Ebay, but will a ZF pump use the same brackets and everything as a Vickers?
Thats a really good question!
Sadly the internet says you'll have to buy the two brackets to convert it to a ZF.
The internet also says ZF is the way to go and easier to find parts for.
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Thats a really good question!
Sadly the internet says you'll have to buy the two brackets to convert it to a ZF.
The internet also says ZF is the way to go and easier to find parts for.
I ended up ordering a Vickers rebuild kit from the dealer. Supposedly only 3 of them left in the US.
Tonight I got the rest of the shifter back together and the new knob in. While going through the gears I feel like the shift from 2nd to 3rd is a lot shorter than the shift from 4th to 5th. Less moving the shifter sideways if that makes sense. Is that normal? These transmissions are new to me, so I'm not entirely sure what they're "supposed" to feel like.
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These transmissions are new to me, so I'm not entirely sure what they're "supposed" to feel like.
Yup, that's normal! I only had a car with a g260 for a few months, but every manual BMW I've ever driven has a detent on 5th gear (similar to reverse, but not as hard to overcome) and the shift is a lot further over.
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Yup, that's normal! I only had a car with a g260 for a few months, but every manual BMW I've ever driven has a detent on 5th gear (similar to reverse, but not as hard to overcome) and the shift is a lot further over.
That's exactly what it feels like. Huh. I assume because it's a cruising gear that they put 1-4 closer together.
That's interesting though.
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An update, but not on the e30. Sold the S60R this past weekend. Wanted something with better fuel economy and more space. Couldn't find any Volvo wagons locally in decent shape so I picked this up.
Really happy with it so far. Needs a couple things: heater valve, windshield cowl and rear right window regulator to start. Then tires and some from suspension stuff.
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An update, but not on the e30. Sold the S60R this past weekend. Wanted something with better fuel economy and more space. Couldn't find any Volvo wagons locally in decent shape so I picked this up.
Really happy with it so far. Needs a couple things: heater valve, windshield cowl and rear right window regulator to start. Then tires and some from suspension stuff.
Are those the depo smoked headlights?
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Are those the depo smoked headlights?
On the e30?
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Nice scoop!!! I am on the hunt for a nice wagon myself. Is it auto or manual?
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Nice scoop!!! I am on the hunt for a nice wagon myself. Is it auto or manual?
Thank you. It's auto. Base model. Which is all fine. Daily duty and family car, so auto is easier.
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On the e30?
Yes, the Depo smoked smileys with the cross hairs. I was looking at purchasing them but wanted to know what the wiring process was like.
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Yes, the Depo smoked smileys with the cross hairs. I was looking at purchasing them but wanted to know what the wiring process was like.
I don't think they're depo. They were on the car when I go it.
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Yes, the Depo smoked smileys with the cross hairs. I was looking at purchasing them but wanted to know what the wiring process was like.
I have Depo and they are the same plugs as any OEM euro lights. The wiring is easy. The connectors Depo supplies for the headlights lights are only half of what you need, you'll want to get some OEM headlight plugs for euro spec lights. The connectors they supply for the city lights are sufficient for tapping into your side markers.
Its the same as swapping to euro headlights. You can search on the internet and find write-ups. This DIY is quick to the point: http://www.rtsauto.com/e30-euro-smiley-conversion-from-sealed-beams-or-us-ellipsoids/
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I have Depo and they are the same plugs as any OEM euro lights. The wiring is easy. The connectors Depo supplies for the headlights lights are only half of what you need, you'll want to get some OEM headlight plugs for euro spec lights. The connectors they supply for the city lights are sufficient for tapping into your side markers.
Its the same as swapping to euro headlights. You can search on the internet and find write-ups. This DIY is quick to the point: http://www.rtsauto.com/e30-euro-smiley-conversion-from-sealed-beams-or-us-ellipsoids/
I will be contacting you in the future with any other questions. Thank you.
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