A/C blower transistor demolition. I should say that the original transistor was date 1985, so not a bad run ! ;
Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
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Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
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Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
Question for jps635, if I may
Just received the hood pad and curious about the instructions, that indicate using wax paper after spraying the adhesive on
Did you do this process
And did you spray adhesive on both the liner (pad) and hood
I wasn't planning on having to mask off evrything under the hood
Thanks, and thanks for letting me high-jack and ask these questions
Just received the hood pad and curious about the instructions, that indicate using wax paper after spraying the adhesive on
Did you do this process
And did you spray adhesive on both the liner (pad) and hood
I wasn't planning on having to mask off evrything under the hood
Thanks, and thanks for letting me high-jack and ask these questions
Bobbo
1980 633 CSi Cypress Green/Pearl Beige
2017 X5 M Sport Xdrive 35i Carbon Black/Ivory White
2005 330 Ci ZHP Cabrio Imola Red/Bone/Black
Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
Basically I followed the instructions for the 3M 90 adhesive.
I didn't remove the hood, but covered everything I didn't want adhesive on. Sprayed both surfaces (one section at a time) and let dry until tacky - just a few minutes, and of course with any contact adhesive line up carefully before applying.
Use the wax paper when doing the centre section, unless you have a helper to hold off one half as this section needs to be applied from the centre so that as you roll outward, you can press into the raised ridge in the hood. Be carefull not to stretch the liner as you apply, else this area will tend to let go when heated. (I did mine twice. The first Time I could only get 3M 80, and this was where it let go)
The decal is quite tricky to keep round as the outer edge of the emblem is very thin, so peel the backing off slowly and as close to parallel to the liner as possible. Apply low tack masking tape for centering marks.
Also, I used the thin version both times and happy with that. Can wipe it down with a damp cloth to keep it looking good.
I didn't remove the hood, but covered everything I didn't want adhesive on. Sprayed both surfaces (one section at a time) and let dry until tacky - just a few minutes, and of course with any contact adhesive line up carefully before applying.
Use the wax paper when doing the centre section, unless you have a helper to hold off one half as this section needs to be applied from the centre so that as you roll outward, you can press into the raised ridge in the hood. Be carefull not to stretch the liner as you apply, else this area will tend to let go when heated. (I did mine twice. The first Time I could only get 3M 80, and this was where it let go)
The decal is quite tricky to keep round as the outer edge of the emblem is very thin, so peel the backing off slowly and as close to parallel to the liner as possible. Apply low tack masking tape for centering marks.
Also, I used the thin version both times and happy with that. Can wipe it down with a damp cloth to keep it looking good.
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Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
Thanks jps635, should be "fun"
I will also be using the 3M 90 version, just happen to have some and I inquired with the supplier and they said that would be fine to use
Wish me luck
Now back to your regular programming
I will also be using the 3M 90 version, just happen to have some and I inquired with the supplier and they said that would be fine to use
Wish me luck
Now back to your regular programming
Bobbo
1980 633 CSi Cypress Green/Pearl Beige
2017 X5 M Sport Xdrive 35i Carbon Black/Ivory White
2005 330 Ci ZHP Cabrio Imola Red/Bone/Black
Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
Hey no worries Bobbo !
Haven't updated here in a while as progress has been patchy. I did re-install the A/C evaporator and whoo boy, what a biatch of a job. Got it eventually though and now on to the A/C specialist to make up some hoses, purge and re-gas.
I've also just ordered the K-Mac rear camber bush kit as she has a camber of over +4 degrees at the rear. No idea how to install these things but will have to do some research.
Haven't updated here in a while as progress has been patchy. I did re-install the A/C evaporator and whoo boy, what a biatch of a job. Got it eventually though and now on to the A/C specialist to make up some hoses, purge and re-gas.
I've also just ordered the K-Mac rear camber bush kit as she has a camber of over +4 degrees at the rear. No idea how to install these things but will have to do some research.
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
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Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
I'm collecting parts to attempt to make my AC usable during Florida summers. Could I get the part number of the compressor you used? I do not want a cheap Chinese copy.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Ross
'84 633 Dinan turbo
'84 633 Dinan turbo
Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
My apologies I haven't been around here for a long time. I still have the car and planning further works when I build my house and large shed in the hills.To answer the above question the A/C compressor is a Sanden SD7h15. You would need to find a reputable source to avoid cheap Chinese.
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
Question on the blower transistor. Is the top metal plate pop rivited in place? When I did mine I drilled out the transistor but left the plate attached which made the soldering a lot harder. How hard was it to remove and reattach?
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