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by bpoliakoff
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: strut/spring changeout questions
Replies: 28
Views: 10598

Why don't you just get a socket and have an old wrench or a piece of steel rod welded onto it for a handle?/ A muffler shop will probably weld it for you for $5
by bpoliakoff
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: strut/spring changeout questions
Replies: 28
Views: 10598

Seems like a lot of brain damage. An impact wrench, if you are able to use one, should both loosen and tighten that nut without all the fancy socket tools. At least that works on my e12
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Six Sixers and an E9 - Wollombi via Putty Rd, Australia
Replies: 26
Views: 10232

I knew I was setting myself up for that answer. Heps me keep the faith!!
Seriously, it looks like you all had a great time.
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Six Sixers and an E9 - Wollombi via Putty Rd, Australia
Replies: 26
Views: 10232

You guys are lucky you didn't get killed .. driving on the wrong side of the road like that!!
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Six Sixers and an E9 - Wollombi via Putty Rd, Australia
Replies: 26
Views: 10232

You guys are lucky you didn't get killed .. driving on the wrong side of the road like that!!
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Six Sixers and an E9 - Wollombi via Putty Rd, Australia
Replies: 26
Views: 10232

You guys are lucky you didn't get killed .. driving on the wrong side of the road like that!!
by bpoliakoff
Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: strut/spring changeout questions
Replies: 28
Views: 10598

Must be welded or brazed
by bpoliakoff
Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 1981 633csi. I need to rebuild the engine. Help!
Replies: 9
Views: 3316

Pauter Machine makes high end rods. I am sure to your specs if needed
by bpoliakoff
Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:03 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Mountain bike content
Replies: 4
Views: 2290

OK, you made me break out the camera and post a 25 year+ old Mountain Bike. Pre suspension. Still rides nice though. Klein was sued by the Top Gun movie over the copyright on the use of Top Gun, so not many of these were sold before they changed the name. :D A Klein>> I am so jealous!! I remember t...
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: It just keeps coming... Starter Motor Rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 6058

That's him. I heard a few complaints, that I kind of sifted through and I was comfortable about them, but both Taylor Marshall and I bought starters and are very happy with the deal he made us. I also bought a rebuilt 90 amp alternator fronm some unknown guy on ebay. It turned out well for me, so wh...
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 1986 635CSI u-joint repair
Replies: 4
Views: 2019

When havng a drive shaft rebuilt, a key factor is having it done so the UJoints are held in by circlips rather than being "staked" in. This wil allow you to replace your own ujoints in the future
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: It just keeps coming... Starter Motor Rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 6058

Look up Eagle Auto Electric on the web(Steve is his name IIRC). I bought a higyh torque starter from him for $88 shipped in the USA...NO core charge. My friend in Canada bought one fron him too and is more than pleased
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Paging Bert, here's your picture of charcoal canister
Replies: 3
Views: 1772

Thanks Eric

I have come to the strong conclusion there was never a canister on my car, least of all one that says Mercedes Benz. I gues when my car was fedded they got it by.
by bpoliakoff
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: tap to retap a thread ?
Replies: 16
Views: 6142

I would agree, but the way I see the problem is that he stripped out the hole in the timing cover. This means that to get a heli coil in, the bolt hole in the oil pan will have to be substantially enlarged..unless he takes the timing cover off and does it right. Might be better to drill and tap for ...
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Climate Control woes.... e12 based sixer...
Replies: 29
Views: 8025

Guess I wasn't clear. I meant outsife of the var on the passenger side of the firewall, not in the car
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Climate Control woes.... e12 based sixer...
Replies: 29
Views: 8025

Sounds to me like the transistor on the blower motor is gone or the roatary switch. Pull the ribbed cove on the top od the firewall on the passenger compartent side. You should be able to see he transistor pak. You can then either see if yoiu have juice to the fan O pull the fan, which is easy and q...
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Climate Control woes.... e12 based sixer...
Replies: 29
Views: 8025

Bud, I am electronicly challenged, and I am not sure I am on your page. I am talking about a micro switch and not what I would call a relay. This is a little blac box about 1" X 1 1/2" by 1/4" with a "trigger"sticking out of it that gets actuated when you rotate the temp kno...
by bpoliakoff
Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Climate Control woes.... e12 based sixer...
Replies: 29
Views: 8025

There is a micro switch behind the HVAC panel that is activated by the temp control knob. I don't remember if you said you checked the transistors on both your heater blower and the one on the a/c blower, but if you didn't, your problem can be in one of those places or maybe both
by bpoliakoff
Sat May 30, 2009 3:45 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Need COMPLETE tool kit pictures
Replies: 28
Views: 10527

I will soon have the polishing cloths, both in dark blue and light green with the correct logo on them as original. They are being made now and will be ready in a month.
by bpoliakoff
Sat May 30, 2009 3:00 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Need COMPLETE tool kit pictures
Replies: 28
Views: 10527

Wher is the sun roof crank?? A "Z" shaped allen key. Or is that only on the pre 82 cars??
by bpoliakoff
Wed May 27, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Stereo Head Unit that "fits" an e12-based 6-er..
Replies: 9
Views: 3222

I was lucky enough to score a new Nakamichi 400cd locally by puttng a wanted ad on Craig's List. They also show up on ebay. Nice thing is the look right and you can adjust the lighting to match the the dash lighting
by bpoliakoff
Wed May 27, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Need COMPLETE tool kit pictures
Replies: 28
Views: 10527

Re: Tool kit, date line 1980 . . .

GRNSHRK wrote:Here ya go Taylor, and no you can't have any :wink:
Whereza sunroof crank?? And shouldn't you have a small plastic window tool also???????????

:D
by bpoliakoff
Wed May 27, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Spark plug wire specs
Replies: 3
Views: 1484

Call Ward at Kingsborne for sparkplug wires. He has a wonderful quality product with fair prices. As he told me...just stick wih the 7mm as the extra insulation is to no advantage.
by bpoliakoff
Tue May 26, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: clutch stays on the floor...
Replies: 6
Views: 2886

As Sixer Kid said, check the hose from the master to the slave also as they tend to go bad also. My money is on the pedal box!
by bpoliakoff
Tue May 26, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: clutch stays on the floor...
Replies: 6
Views: 2886

On several other boards, this problem has come up 3-4 times in the past 2 weeks. The culprit sees to be the base of the pedal box is cracking. Check yours very carefully. Taylor Marshall in Montreal just had this problem and while most people pull the pedals out of the car to fix the problem by weld...