Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
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Hack Mechanic sorts out the Shark
Hey all - our favorite hack mechanic (Rob Siegel) has started a new series of articles on the BMWCCA website regarding winter work on his '79 Euro... check it out:
https://www.bmwcca.org/content/sorting-out-shark-part-i
Cheers,
Paul
https://www.bmwcca.org/content/sorting-out-shark-part-i
Cheers,
Paul
"Sabine": '88 M6 Royalblau/Silber
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I like reading Rob's stuff, but I had to email and asked him when a quart became something beside 32 ounces after reading that article.
And in what order do you guys bleed your brakes? I go to the most distant corner (from the master cylinder) which on our left-hand-drive cars, that's the right rear, then left rear, then right front, left front, and finally the clutch. To me, he did it backwards.
And in what order do you guys bleed your brakes? I go to the most distant corner (from the master cylinder) which on our left-hand-drive cars, that's the right rear, then left rear, then right front, left front, and finally the clutch. To me, he did it backwards.
Ken Kanne
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I always go to the furthest pipe run from the m/c first.hornhospital wrote:And in what order do you guys bleed your brakes? I go to the most distant corner (from the master cylinder) which on our left-hand-drive cars, that's the right rear, then left rear, then right front, left front, and finally the clutch. To me, he did it backwards.
I totally agree with you about how to bleed our brakes.
But, it does no good to complain here.
I'm retired w/o a great plan, so I can't live at my normal life style,
so, I'm not a BMWCCA member any more.
I'm not broke by any means,,,,but!
If anyone here is a member, please go to the website &
let him know the recommended way?
I'm sure he will appreciate it.
Let's maintain our community, huh?
Greg
But, it does no good to complain here.
I'm retired w/o a great plan, so I can't live at my normal life style,
so, I'm not a BMWCCA member any more.
I'm not broke by any means,,,,but!
If anyone here is a member, please go to the website &
let him know the recommended way?
I'm sure he will appreciate it.
Let's maintain our community, huh?
Greg
Hit the apex
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I understand but, obviously he's more hack than we know?
And now we're finding out?
I wonder if he's gonna check in here before any other jobs.
Greg
Ps,,, BTW, I also read somewhere that to bleed from the farthest
to the closest may not make a difference?
I forget where I read that but, I did.
And now we're finding out?
I wonder if he's gonna check in here before any other jobs.
Greg
Ps,,, BTW, I also read somewhere that to bleed from the farthest
to the closest may not make a difference?
I forget where I read that but, I did.
Hit the apex
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Rob made a general reply in his column in the weekly email version of the Roundel. It was pretty much "I'm not saying why I did it like that until I've researched it further", which is fine with me. He even ended his column with something like "Just don't ask me to bleed the brakes, because I don't know what I'm doing".
Why you go furthest to nearest (and this was for flushing the system, not just bleeding, something we need to do every couple years or sooner) was explained to me thusly:
The furthest brake will have the longest line. By bleeding it first you assure fresh fluid and operation of the most remote brake. Since it has the longest line, it will be the most likely to have leak(s) or clogging, since the fluid is the most isolated from the master cylinder. Working back to the nearest (and shortest line) reduces the amount of fluid that needs to be moved with each corner, so in theory the job will get easier as you go along.
Is that sensible? Sounded good to me, so I've been doing it that way ever since my days of building dune buggies back in the 60s. Maybe it's just 'tradition', and it doesn't make a lick of difference.
Why you go furthest to nearest (and this was for flushing the system, not just bleeding, something we need to do every couple years or sooner) was explained to me thusly:
The furthest brake will have the longest line. By bleeding it first you assure fresh fluid and operation of the most remote brake. Since it has the longest line, it will be the most likely to have leak(s) or clogging, since the fluid is the most isolated from the master cylinder. Working back to the nearest (and shortest line) reduces the amount of fluid that needs to be moved with each corner, so in theory the job will get easier as you go along.
Is that sensible? Sounded good to me, so I've been doing it that way ever since my days of building dune buggies back in the 60s. Maybe it's just 'tradition', and it doesn't make a lick of difference.
Ken Kanne
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
This time our hero finds an interesting situation with his wheel bearings:
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/cap-things
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/cap-things
"Sabine": '88 M6 Royalblau/Silber
SLS delete, Wizard Cooling radiator, BavAuto Strut bar, M-Technik steering wheel, Conforti chip, Bilstein B8s / H&R Lowering Springs, BBE stainless cat-back exhaust
SLS delete, Wizard Cooling radiator, BavAuto Strut bar, M-Technik steering wheel, Conforti chip, Bilstein B8s / H&R Lowering Springs, BBE stainless cat-back exhaust
After a pause for work on a neglected 2002, the shark brake work continues:
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/why-do-i ... ate-lesson
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/why-do-i ... ate-lesson
"Sabine": '88 M6 Royalblau/Silber
SLS delete, Wizard Cooling radiator, BavAuto Strut bar, M-Technik steering wheel, Conforti chip, Bilstein B8s / H&R Lowering Springs, BBE stainless cat-back exhaust
SLS delete, Wizard Cooling radiator, BavAuto Strut bar, M-Technik steering wheel, Conforti chip, Bilstein B8s / H&R Lowering Springs, BBE stainless cat-back exhaust
And now for some windshield wiper work:
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/learning ... on-part-ii
Perhaps someone on the board can sell Rob the extinct part he still needs.
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/learning ... on-part-ii
Perhaps someone on the board can sell Rob the extinct part he still needs.
"Sabine": '88 M6 Royalblau/Silber
SLS delete, Wizard Cooling radiator, BavAuto Strut bar, M-Technik steering wheel, Conforti chip, Bilstein B8s / H&R Lowering Springs, BBE stainless cat-back exhaust
SLS delete, Wizard Cooling radiator, BavAuto Strut bar, M-Technik steering wheel, Conforti chip, Bilstein B8s / H&R Lowering Springs, BBE stainless cat-back exhaust
The Hack Mechanic is at it again, this time with 'new' wheels. Good choice, Rob!
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/i-am-not-wheel-whore
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/i-am-not-wheel-whore
"Sabine": '88 M6 Royalblau/Silber
SLS delete, Wizard Cooling radiator, BavAuto Strut bar, M-Technik steering wheel, Conforti chip, Bilstein B8s / H&R Lowering Springs, BBE stainless cat-back exhaust
SLS delete, Wizard Cooling radiator, BavAuto Strut bar, M-Technik steering wheel, Conforti chip, Bilstein B8s / H&R Lowering Springs, BBE stainless cat-back exhaust
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Wheel whoreness is not easily recognizable during the early stages. It may also be a slow enough process that you do not recognize you have become a certified wheel whore until you realize that you have 5 sets of wheels for 2 cars.
Do realize it does not stop there and it could easily become dangerous. Significant others, friends (even car nuts) and family will try interventions but they typically fail. Professionals (Head Doctors) get overwhelmed by the sheer delight expressed by the whore and simply give up and walk away while muttering to themselves unintelligibly. I almost feel bad for them (the Head Doctors).
Ralph
PS Thanks for the links PT.
Do realize it does not stop there and it could easily become dangerous. Significant others, friends (even car nuts) and family will try interventions but they typically fail. Professionals (Head Doctors) get overwhelmed by the sheer delight expressed by the whore and simply give up and walk away while muttering to themselves unintelligibly. I almost feel bad for them (the Head Doctors).
Ralph
PS Thanks for the links PT.
There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and Mental Illness.
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Now that's funny!!Ralph in Socal wrote:Wheel whoreness is not easily recognizable during the early stages. It may also be a slow enough process that you do not recognize you have become a certified wheel whore until you realize that you have 5 sets of wheels for 2 cars.
Do realize it does not stop there and it could easily become dangerous. Significant others, friends (even car nuts) and family will try interventions but they typically fail. Professionals (Head Doctors) get overwhelmed by the sheer delight expressed by the whore and simply give up and walk away while muttering to themselves unintelligibly. I almost feel bad for them (the Head Doctors).
Ralph
PS Thanks for the links PT.
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Great read!!PTFunk wrote:This time our hero finds an interesting situation with his wheel bearings:
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/cap-things
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Thanks for the diagnosis, Ralph. At last I know what my problem is!!Ralph in Socal wrote:Wheel whoreness is not easily recognizable during the early stages. It may also be a slow enough process that you do not recognize you have become a certified wheel whore until you realize that you have 5 sets of wheels for 2 cars.
They are ALWAYS rustier than you thought!!!!!!
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The entire post is based on personal experience Ron. My own!! You and others are more than welcome to join me if you've not already.ron wrote:Thanks for the diagnosis, Ralph. At last I know what my problem is!!Ralph in Socal wrote:Wheel whoreness is not easily recognizable during the early stages. It may also be a slow enough process that you do not recognize you have become a certified wheel whore until you realize that you have 5 sets of wheels for 2 cars.
It is a sad and sorrowful state of mind when viewed from a different perspective. However, I AM HAPPY - also nutty.
Ralph
There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and Mental Illness.
85 635csi Zinno Auto
84 528i Euro
83 635 Euro Arktik
81 528i Kastanien 5-speed
88 528e Bronzit (Granpa Car)
86 535i Auto (For Sale)
81 633 csi (retired)
85 635csi Zinno Auto
84 528i Euro
83 635 Euro Arktik
81 528i Kastanien 5-speed
88 528e Bronzit (Granpa Car)
86 535i Auto (For Sale)
81 633 csi (retired)