Hi Mike and Greg,
I agree. The Getrag has been very strong. I am in Central New Jersey, Princeton area.
I agree, the Getrag has been strong and trouble free. I know what it feels like when the linkage goes bad, but this is different. The gear shifter is still tight, but stick in reverse even in ...
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- Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:16 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1981 e12 5-Speed Transmission - Alternatives
- Replies: 6
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- Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:16 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 1981 e12 5-Speed Transmission - Alternatives
- Replies: 6
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1981 e12 5-Speed Transmission - Alternatives
Looking for a little insight.
I have a 5-speed transmission in a 1981 e12 (June manufacture date) that needs to be replaced. What other alternatives do I have other than the 265 getrag 5-speed? Would a 4-speed from a 79 or 78 work?
Any insight appreciated. Looking for a reasonably priced ...
I have a 5-speed transmission in a 1981 e12 (June manufacture date) that needs to be replaced. What other alternatives do I have other than the 265 getrag 5-speed? Would a 4-speed from a 79 or 78 work?
Any insight appreciated. Looking for a reasonably priced ...
- Tue May 20, 2014 2:06 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: A/C!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8310
A/C!
Does anyone know a shop specializing in making A/C on older e12s, 75/76 work well? The question is, can an older e12s a/c running r12 be retooled made to work well, with new parts, e.g. radiotor, condensor fan, and is there a shop that has done it before.
Any insights appreciated!
Any insights appreciated!
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:50 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Crank-style factory sunroof on e12
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4677
Crank-style factory sunroof on e12
Does anyone have any thoughts or experience on how difficult it would be to install a factory style sunroof with a manual crank in an e12 that has no sunroof?
How possible is such an operation, and how difficult?
How possible is such an operation, and how difficult?
- Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:39 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Sources for rear mufflers???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7951
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:23 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Re: Drive Train for 1981 e12 5-Speed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5292
- Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:32 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Re: Drive Train for 1981 e12 5-Speed
- Replies: 3
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Re: Drive Train for 1981 e12 5-Speed
Looking for a drive train for a 1981 528 5-speed. 633 81 and 82 should also work.
Any one have one from a car they are parting out?
Any one have one from a car they are parting out?
- Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:01 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 5-Speed Conversion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8138
5-Speed Conversion
How difficult is it to convert an automatic e12 to a 5-speed? What would one resonably expect to pay to have it done?
- Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:49 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Re: LED Clock on 1981 528i
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4625
Re: LED Clock on 1981 528i
After changing the the battery and the LED is now stuck at 1:00. Will try Any thoughts on how to fix or what it might be? All ideas are welcome, including changing the clock.
- Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:18 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Re: 1981 Power Door Locks - Where is Master Control Unit?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8384
Re: 1981 Power Door Locks - Where is Master Control Unit?
Anyone know where master control unit for power door locks can be located on 1981 e12?