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    ac system conversion R12 r134a

    in Miscellaneous Tech

    Posted

    Bump on this... woldson, how's the a/c system running?

     

    I've been doing research for months on R12 replacements (Freeze 12, propane, R134A, etc). Many people say you HAVE to replace the evaporator, and you MUST change the o-rings, but I can't find anyone saying anything about their R134a conversion after they have done it (minus this thread).

    Engine removal

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    I personally just pull the motor ... I don't like doing extra unnecessary work. Dropping the motor & tranny back in at a huge angle just doesn't sound fun to me. 5 minutes of pushing & levering the motor back on to the trans is enough. :D

    The BMW Daily Driver Thread

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    If I was only to have 1 car, money no object, an M5 would be my choice. I don't think there is a more well rounded automobile in existence to be honest.

     

    I agree 110%. I've actually pondered selling all my cars & buying an E39 M5 several times.

     

    Since everybody is sharing their Bimmers...

     

    This is my E36:

     

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    and my Saab 900SE Turbo

     

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    Just bought an aluminum welding kit for my MIG

    in Fabrication / Welding

    Posted

    Here's my 2 pennies... welding aluminum w/ a traditional MIG can be a biotch. Hopefully your (EDIT... Lincoln, not Miller) is a 220v because 110v won't cut it. I was dead set on converting my Lincoln to weld aluminum, but after a 2 hour talk w/ the welder guys at Praxair, the only realistic solution is to buy a spool gun. I mentioned that I've read online that you can just covert to a nylon liner, but pushing soft alum for 3 feet will bind VERY easily. You also have to change out your groove roller.

     

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    Also... remember that you have to pre-heat the aluminum before welding.

    how to modify wastegate stuff

    in Turbo / Supercharger

    Posted

    But how do I modify the wastegate so that it does this instead of the stock 7-8 psi?

     

    It's called a BOOST CONTROLLER. Take your pick: Electronic or Manual.

     

    I do have a "nub" thing on the tube coming out of the compressor side and to be honest I totally forgot what it's for XD but maybe its used in the wastegate process?

     

    That goes to the back side of your air regulator (which is wide open in your pic).

     

    EDIT: I also suggest using an L28ET throttle body so you don't have a massive vacuum leak. :D

    280ZX Oil temp sending unit

    in Ignition and Electrical

    Oil Cooler Block Adapter O-Ring

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    I was looking for one last fall. My local Nissan parts guy said there were "maybe" two in the USA, one back East & one in Cali. Instead of waiting two weeks for a definite answer, I rummaged through some of my gaskets and found that one of my used 325i oil filter o-rings works like a champ. Cut to size & use a dab of RTV.

     

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