 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  06-20-2008, 06:44 PM | #61 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
gotcha!
that seems about right __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
|  |  | | 06-20-2008, 10:12 PM | #62 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,224 |  what is this?
Hey, anyone know what this part is and how exactly I remove it? It doesn't really show up in the bentley manual or realoem (or at least, since I don't know what it is, I may not be looking in the right part group).
[See the red arrow]. | | | | | 06-20-2008, 10:40 PM | #63 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
That's your A/C condenser. You'll have to empty your A/C refrigerant to remove it. It's illegal to vent the refrigerant into the environment, so most shops have a machine that collects it for disposal. You could use a screwdriver to press the valve in and allow the system to empty, but you didn't get that from here. If you do, place a rag over the port, wear gloves and goggles and try not to breathe it in. There's a lot of pressure in it and it could burn you, so be very careful. __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!! | | | | | 06-20-2008, 10:47 PM | #64 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76  You could use a screwdriver to press the valve in and allow the system to empty, but you didn't get that from here. | Where have I heard those instructions before... Hrmmmmm  __________________ 
BMWCCA #403399
2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 6-Speed
Loaded
2001 325xi, Winter Package, 5-Speed
Traded
1998 318ti, Active, Automatic, TOTAL LOSS R.I.P. 10/20/08
Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | | | 06-20-2008, 10:58 PM | #65 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | WANTED
WANTED
DEAD OR ALIVE Jessie "The cooljess Bandito 76"  he is wanted for releasing and informing people how to release chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer! this suspect is know to be arm(with ac juice) and dangerous!!! proceed with caution __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 06-20-2008, 11:13 PM | #66 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,224 |
is it possible for me to remove my engine while leaving it in place?
I've once got a windup toy that said it should not be given to children because it contained chemicals known by the state of California to cause cancer and other problems in women, children, and the elderly. | | | | | 06-20-2008, 11:26 PM | #67 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
read the warning label on pretty much EVERYTHING!
it says that california thinks it causes cancer! __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 06-20-2008, 11:27 PM | #68 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
ROFLMFAO Josh, That's awesome!
Yeah, it's possible to leave it in place, but you'll have to remove the A/C compressor from the M44 and lift the engine over it. However, the M44's A/C compressor is different than the M52's so you're going to have to empty it anyway. I'm going to try to use the Ti's condenser and A/C lines with my swap, but the compressor definitely won't work. __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!! | | | | | 06-20-2008, 11:47 PM | #69 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,224 |
hypothetically speaking, where is this port that someone could press in with a screwdriver? | | | | | 06-21-2008, 12:04 AM | #70 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
heheh i thought it was pretty funny  randomly popped into my head too and i was like where is that mug shot!! __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 06-21-2008, 03:28 AM | #71 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
Quote: Originally Posted by zboot hypothetically speaking, where is this port that someone could press in with a screwdriver? | I bet the low side refill spot (near the battery) would do it. __________________
BMWCCA #403399
2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 6-Speed
Loaded
2001 325xi, Winter Package, 5-Speed
Traded
1998 318ti, Active, Automatic, TOTAL LOSS R.I.P. 10/20/08
Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | | | 06-22-2008, 12:08 AM | #72 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,224 |
I'm about to pull the engine from the car but need to disconnect one last part of the wiring harness. how do I remove the relay holder things from the side of the fuse box?
EDIT: I figured it out. nm. | | | | | 06-22-2008, 03:09 AM | #73 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,224 | Weekend Two
So, this weekend work is just limited to today. Got the engine and tranny out after disconnecting and partially labeling things. Did not anticipate fuel issues. Now I have fuel draining out the car. Pretty much I'm waiting for that to finish so I can leave. Tried to remove some of the transmission bolts, but not really getting anywhere. I'll lather them with PB blaster and let it sit till next weekend. Hopefully I can get it off then. Otherwise, I may end up destroying those bolts and buying new ones to go back in. Getting tired. A little disappointed with the progress today - only got the engine and tranny out of the car. I was hoping to have the tranny disconnected and install my new clutch and flywheel. Assuming I get the tranny off the car, then next weekend I'll put the 2.8L in and bolt up the engine, tranny, fuel lines, as much of the engine as possible, and exhaust. On sunday, I'll have the car towed back to pittsburgh where I can likely finish up without needing to have the car up on jacks. BTW, I did not see where I'd mount the PS reservoir on the engine mounts. . . I guess I'll keep looking through my pictures for a clue. Anyway, here are the pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/kamakula/SwapWeekendTwo | | | | | 06-22-2008, 10:34 PM | #74 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,224 |
I've been looking at my new 32x brake rotors and pads. . .they seem to be the same size as those already on my ti. I haven't gotten the new brake calipers yet so the book's not closed on this. . .but I'm wondering just how much better the 32x brakes are. So far, everything seems to be the same up front. | | | | | 06-22-2008, 11:07 PM | #75 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
they should be vented brakes __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
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