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Forum: BMW December 3rd 07, 10:01 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By John[_2_]
Rear wheel bearings

Jack the car and determine the play in the bearings. Hands at 6 and 12
o'clock, try and move the wheel toward you--push bottom hand, pull top then
reverse process. Do the same at 9 and 3 o'clock....
Forum: BMW August 7th 07, 09:19 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 4
Views: 667
Posted By John[_2_]
Replacing a E46 Exhaust

What does "Blowing" A hole in the exhaust pipe? Get under the car and see
what happening. If it's a hole, use muffler tape to fix it.


"Mick" > wrote in message...
Forum: BMW August 31st 06, 08:41 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 8
Views: 350
Posted By John[_2_]
Air Con probs

Are you sure the clutch engages when you call for cooling? Check the
accumulator and look into the little circular glsss sight glass. You should
see fluid flowing usually with bubbles. If not, you...
Forum: BMW July 29th 06, 09:23 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By John[_2_]
Changing AC Compressor Clutch - possible?

Are you sure it's not the belt slipping that's causing the noise?

"Wayne K." > wrote in message
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> My next door neighbor has a...
Forum: BMW July 25th 06, 07:46 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By John[_2_]
A C problems

I believe Puron is R-410a and is in residential AC/heat pump systems.
I'm not sure R-134a has a cute name.

"Floyd Rogers" > wrote in...
Forum: BMW July 24th 06, 08:57 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By John[_2_]
A C problems

If the compressor has not been run for a long time after the blow-out (lack
of oil), you should be okay. Disconnect it from the belt and plug/tape the
break so moisture doesn't get into the system. A...
Forum: BMW July 4th 06, 07:19 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 16
Views: 893
Posted By John[_2_]
A/c. Checking efficiency.

Did you check the cabin filter for being dirty? Without proper air flow
through the AC system, you won't get the cooling you should.

"Mike G" > wrote in...
Forum: BMW July 3rd 06, 08:49 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 16
Views: 893
Posted By John[_2_]
A/c. Checking efficiency.

Please check your procedure. Bubbles in the refrigerant means you're
possibly low. Allow the system to run for at least 10 minutes and check the
sight glass. If you see bubbles, add refrigerant until...
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