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Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 10-02-2016, 11:32 AM
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Posted By ptbowman
Looking good!

Looking good!
Forum: Suspension 09-30-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,859
Posted By ptbowman
It was a PAIN!!!! I have worked on cars for...

It was a PAIN!!!! I have worked on cars for decades- biggest pig of a job I have ever seen. I tried do many different things that just didn't work. Lots of penetrating oil (even stuff better than PB...
Forum: Maintenance 07-11-2016, 02:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,702
Posted By ptbowman
I hear you -- these lock rings come right off...

I hear you -- these lock rings come right off with a few light taps of the hammer. No idea exactly how your car's previous owner would mangle it without being totally stupid about it. These rings...
Forum: Maintenance 07-11-2016, 01:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,702
Posted By ptbowman
Have you had an issue with the "hammer and...

Have you had an issue with the "hammer and screwdriver" method? It has always worked for me...
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 07-08-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,575
Posted By ptbowman
How many kilometers/miles does it have? That will...

How many kilometers/miles does it have? That will help us advise you on where to spend your efforts. The needs of a car that has been driven quite a bit are quite different than one that has been...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 02-11-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,218
Posted By ptbowman
This place is highly regarded in classic Mercedes...

This place is highly regarded in classic Mercedes world (another hobby of mine). They may have your driveshaft in stock already.

When I ordered my Mercedes driveshaft a year ago, they were very...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 02-11-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,218
Posted By ptbowman
http://driveshaftspecialist.com/Import%20html/BMW....

http://driveshaftspecialist.com/Import%20html/BMW.html?gclid=CNuR_qDJ78oCFZRahgod2isJKA


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Forum: Electrical 01-10-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,852
Posted By ptbowman
In my last message, I gave a swing from 95 to 105...

In my last message, I gave a swing from 95 to 105 as an example only. I have no idea how high the temperature has to swing above "normal" before the needle indicates that. What i do know is that the...
Forum: Electrical 01-10-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,852
Posted By ptbowman
Starting with the E36 series, Bmw started...

Starting with the E36 series, Bmw started "buffering" their coolant temperature gages. This means that a single gage reading ( e.g., 12:00) could mean a range of temperatures. In other words, the...
Forum: Electrical 01-09-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,852
Posted By ptbowman
Not sure why your gage isnt reading high... But...

Not sure why your gage isnt reading high... But the steam is concerning. Are you sure the system is properly bled of air? Massive air pocket in upper cooling system? Also have you changed thermostat?...
Forum: Electrical 01-09-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,852
Posted By ptbowman
Not going past 12:00 is normal for a...

Not going past 12:00 is normal for a well-performing cooling system. I understand that when you had the coolant leak you probably had steam and coolant spewing everywhere. But now that you have fixed...
Forum: Electrical 01-09-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,852
Posted By ptbowman
How do you know it's getting hot? Sent...

How do you know it's getting hot?


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Forum: Suspension 12-19-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,859
Posted By ptbowman
I did a 1988 325iX rear-suspension rebuild last...

I did a 1988 325iX rear-suspension rebuild last winter: it is absolutely identical to the 318ti rear suspension. I went with PowerFlex subframe bushings, Trailing Arm Bushings, and a Rear Diff...
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