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by LandShark
Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: FYI: Found a compatible Distributor series I
Replies: 4
Views: 1150

FYI: Found a compatible Distributor series I

My old distributor: 0 237 302 001 PGFUD6 NOS found on eBay: 0 237 304 002 PGFU6 I just had to take it apart a little bit and swap around the plastic connectors to make it fit like before. The new one works great. I swapped out dizzies because the timing light showed the ball wiggling around too much...
by LandShark
Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Halo LED lights
Replies: 4
Views: 3628

Re: Halo LED lights

5001 standards lights with halogen bulb in center but they have an extra pair of wires for the LED ring that require separate power source. Both leds are running in parallel, same ground . Available at a lot of websites.
by LandShark
Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:45 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: early e24 e12 heater control valve extreme solution
Replies: 10
Views: 7641

Re: early e24 e12 heater control valve extreme solution

Since all the photos are gone. No this was a simple hand operated manual valve.
by LandShark
Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:42 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Halo LED lights
Replies: 4
Views: 3628

Halo LED lights


https://imgur.com/gallery/sDcVBm4


Thought I’d share my glass LED lights which are powered through by 12 volts triggered by a 9 volt surface mount relay from the original halogen lights. The relay coil and original running lights and headlights are in parallel. The LEDs need their own ground.
by LandShark
Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:54 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: 1985 m6 euro on ABQ craigslist
Replies: 0
Views: 3185

1985 m6 euro on ABQ craigslist

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/ ... 99410.html

Just posting here to chat and see if anyone thinks this car could be a good deal. I don’t know the seller.
by LandShark
Fri Nov 22, 2019 2:50 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Sway bar bolt and bushing series I
Replies: 2
Views: 2525

Re: Sway bar bolt and bushing series I

Thanks Bert. I did jack it up and then squeezed the rubbers in a vise. All done.
by LandShark
Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Sway bar bolt and bushing series I
Replies: 2
Views: 2525

Sway bar bolt and bushing series I

Im replacing my bushings and bolts (which were bent). Im currently pre squishing the bushing in a rig so that I can actually have enough thread showing to put the nuts on. Anyone have comments?
https://flic.kr/p/2hMy48j
by LandShark
Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: LED head lights
Replies: 6
Views: 6815

LED head lights

Hey guys, I've been busy renovating my house, but I still would like to do a project to improve my car.
Has anyone installed an head light LED conversion product such as these?

https://www.hidnation.com/products/h500 ... ersion-kit
by LandShark
Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Bilstein sieze up question
Replies: 3
Views: 3230

Re: Bilstein sieze up question

Thanks for curing my paranoia, in my auto repair experience I have seen most old/high mileage dampers simply go limp (no rebound).
by LandShark
Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:06 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Bilstein sieze up question
Replies: 3
Views: 3230

Bilstein sieze up question

https://youtu.be/e-uWiBqhrAY
^at about 4:15, he says Bilsteins can sieze up and damage the strut towers.

Has this happened to anyone and is it a characteristic failure mode of most Bilsteins?
by LandShark
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:51 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: TANK custom fuel tank
Replies: 8
Views: 5180

Re: TANK custom fuel tank

Appropriately for the year, it's 76 LBS :shock: with zinc plating. This has cost me $715 and will outlast the vehicle. Takes fuel through a 1.5 NPT fitting. A small downside is that it took 4 months for the back and forth with the fabricator as I mocked it up. POR 15 tank sealer. The sides of the ta...
by LandShark
Wed May 23, 2018 2:06 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: TANK custom fuel tank
Replies: 8
Views: 5180

Re: TANK custom fuel tank

Cheaper than Wallothnesch. And more rear weight :-). Probably slightly less capacity. Petrol weighs 6.3lb/gallon. I'm not worried about the threads ripping out of the nutplates.
by LandShark
Tue May 22, 2018 2:18 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: TANK custom fuel tank
Replies: 8
Views: 5180

TANK custom fuel tank

I'm glad to see this forum is still active and there are people left to offend. The stock tank on my car had inherent design flaws. with 3 bolts mounting the tank at the seams it's only a matter of time before it starts leaking. I could buy a new fuel tank from Wallothnesch but where's the fun in th...
by LandShark
Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:00 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Replies: 1179
Views: 452737

Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!

Lovely work. How's the Sugru holding up?
by LandShark
Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:45 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Free- full set used brake pads
Replies: 0
Views: 19598

Free- full set used brake pads

Just pay for shipping, these pads have 75-85% life, (5000 miles of gentle braking). No gouges .
I recently switched to EBC red.


Front- Textar- OEM
Rear- are a decent Australian brand. (I think they are semi-metallic.)

I will send pics if interested. MY car is 1976-series I.
by LandShark
Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:50 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: No E24 content, but this was scary
Replies: 13
Views: 8701

Re: No E24 content, but this was scary

I think it would be a great memorial to restore at least a small section of the art work on the hood.

Just curious, how long was the car sitting? Maybe that caused the bearing failure?
by LandShark
Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:12 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: 633 with a history
Replies: 3
Views: 3558

Re: 633 with a history

Those mud flaps...
by LandShark
Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: M90 Timing chain
Replies: 1
Views: 1941

Re: M90 Timing chain

viewtopic.php?t=13808

^ I looked it up for you. because i was also curious.
It seems that single row is fine for ye olde m30.

But on the old mercedes sl v8s (3.8 liter) switching to the double row chain is an important upgrade.
by LandShark
Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:32 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Unibody rust weld repair
Replies: 9
Views: 12657

Re: Unibody rust weld repair

That's Jeffs Saab Shop. Although my dream garage would have a 2 post lift. And an espresso machine.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jeff' ... 06.5256959
by LandShark
Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:35 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Shark Magnet! Rock Auto collectors magnets
Replies: 1
Views: 2645

Shark Magnet! Rock Auto collectors magnets

Just got this magnet with my Rock Auto parts. I just a bought a sweet pair of AC Delco rear brake rotors for my shark. Made in Italy (like that means anything). TJ in New York, Are you out there? https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4712/39981531442_018b0764d2_z.jpg 20180131_175251 by Matt Squirsh , on Fl...
by LandShark
Sat Jan 27, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 633CSi Turbo - Not a Callaway or an E24 Anymore
Replies: 147
Views: 100165

Re: 633CSi Turbo - Not a Callaway Anymore

Tim, your tuning work is amazing. I know it sounds inane, but is there room for the air conditioning components?
by LandShark
Fri Jan 26, 2018 2:51 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Unibody rust weld repair
Replies: 9
Views: 12657

Re: Unibody rust weld repair

On this episode of this old Saab... nah just kidding. Stitching 16 gauge wasn't too bad. I used a Hobart MIG welder with 100% CO2 mentioned in another post. Just some cheesy plates mainly to reinforce that square so I can continue to use it for my "jacking pleasure". https://farm5.staticfl...
by LandShark
Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:46 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: Fender Wing- Left side Series I
Replies: 5
Views: 34021

Re: WTB: Fender Wing- Left side Series I

Now I'm back pedaling because I'm considering all the trouble with paint matching.
by LandShark
Tue Jan 16, 2018 2:33 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: Fender Wing- Left side Series I
Replies: 5
Views: 34021

Re: WTB: Fender Wing- Left side Series I

Jaa. To Denver is a nice trip to take. Ty, I will keep it in mind.
by LandShark
Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:52 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Unibody rust weld repair
Replies: 9
Views: 12657

Re: Unibody rust weld repair

I'm using POR 15 on the peripherals here. The fender is obviously rotten to the core, but I have this idea of working chain/bar oil into the seam to to treat the unseen . But then top coating it for aesthetics will be difficult. http://www.type2.com/library/body/baroil.htm https://farm5.staticflickr...