Forum: Transmission 05-09-2015, 03:13 AM |
Replies: 1 Views: 1,651 I took a suggestion from the Miata folks &... I took a suggestion from the Miata folks & adjusted my driving habits. Revving the motor to 2000 rpm before releasing the clutch seems to quiet it down a bit. The chatter completely disappears. Don't... |
Forum: Transmission 05-09-2015, 12:35 AM |
Replies: 1 Views: 1,651 Clutch chatter unbearable!! The Ti is my absolutely favorite car of all time, but its about to go.:mad: I replaced the clutch last month on account of a smashed plastic pivot & moderate clutch chatter. Always went away after a... |
Forum: Transmission 04-01-2015, 02:42 AM |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,176 FIXED IT !! yes, it was stuck on the dowel. I banged it with 2 12" 1/2" extensions & off it popped off. |
Forum: Transmission 03-31-2015, 04:26 AM |
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Forum: Transmission 03-31-2015, 03:50 AM |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,176 Clutch Emergency I'm in the process of replacing my clutch. Can't get the transmission out. It moves 5/8" of an inch & stops. Does the starter have to be removed to pull the transmission?? If I have to remove the... |
Forum: Cars for Sale 03-21-2015, 04:03 AM |
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Forum: Interior and ICE 03-04-2015, 03:45 PM |
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Forum: Transmission 11-23-2014, 05:08 AM |
Replies: 2 Views: 2,375 DIY transmission rebuild Has anyone ever rebuilt their transmission ??? I'm having problems shifting into 1-2 & 5th. Could be the result of a bad clutch action. The clutch is fine, just the pivot is shot & causing all sorts... |
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 11-21-2014, 10:23 PM |
Replies: 65 Views: 15,747 Driving home a few days ago, I hit 118 mph &... Driving home a few days ago, I hit 118 mph & still accelerating. Kinda surprised the old gal could still do it. The motor has 223k miles on it. A year ago, I pulled the injectors and had them rebuilt... |
Forum: Transmission 08-31-2014, 10:43 PM |
Replies: 1 Views: 1,637 DIY clutch replacement How hard is it to replace a clutch w/ jackstands? I own a set of 4 U.S.A made 4 ton jackstands, but is there enough room to pull the tranny out & have enough room to pull the exhaust, etc.? Stuart |
Forum: Transmission 08-31-2014, 10:40 PM |
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Forum: Transmission 08-31-2014, 02:39 AM |
Replies: 2 Views: 1,223 Clutch Shudder when cold Got a problem with wicked clutch shudder when the vehicle is first driven each morning. The problem clears up after I arrive to work. If the vehicle has sat for a few weeks, its even worse. No... |
Forum: HVAC 08-05-2014, 03:37 AM |
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Forum: HVAC 08-04-2014, 05:48 PM |
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Forum: Exterior 08-04-2014, 03:39 AM |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,464 Hang on a minute. My friend lent me on a... Hang on a minute. My friend lent me on a long-term loan, his Fuji HVLP 3 sprayer. This sucker cost a grand new. It came with a bottom feed gun, but I can buy a gravity fed gun pretty cheap, I think.... |
Forum: Exterior 08-03-2014, 11:24 PM |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,464 DIY Bumper re-paint My bumpers have really bad sun burn & road rash (front only!). Any good DIY way to repaint them? A good body shop will want a $1,000 shake down. It seems like anybody shop repair starts at a grand... |
Forum: Exterior 08-03-2014, 11:08 PM |
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Forum: HVAC 08-03-2014, 11:02 PM |
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Forum: HVAC 08-02-2014, 01:01 PM |
Replies: 0 Views: 1,480 Air Flap Sticking - Temp Control Knob My temp control knob gets stuck when going from COLD to HOT. This happened on the fresh air flap under the windshield. The foam seal disintegrates, leaving the sticky tape which glues itself to the... |
Forum: HVAC 08-02-2014, 12:43 PM |
Replies: 31 Views: 9,555 I'm from Alabama, too. The a/c in the Ti is... I'm from Alabama, too. The a/c in the Ti is adequate for our climate. The problem is those damn vinyl seats! They leave your backside covered it sweat. Two years ago, the a/c clutch went bad on... |
Forum: Cars for Sale 08-02-2014, 12:33 PM |
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Forum: Wheels and Tires 06-28-2014, 02:35 PM |
Replies: 2 Views: 2,706 What kinda wheel should I get...clueless? My 'Ti is ready for new tires & the wheels are cloudy. I have the 15" 5-spoke wheels. Which wheels will fit my car & not rub? I definitely want to stay with BMW wheels. The DS2 style looks nice! ... |
Forum: Maintenance 06-26-2014, 03:57 AM |
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Forum: US and North America 06-11-2014, 04:14 PM |
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Forum: US and North America 06-11-2014, 02:10 AM |
Replies: 6 Views: 1,144 I only need the foam base. I bought a new seat... I only need the foam base. I bought a new seat cover from the dealer for $346. Unfortunately, the foam base is NLA. Mine is in okay shape. However, the wires are pulling through the foam! Both sides,... |