Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:39:40 -0700
Reply-To: "Todd.Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: "Todd.Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Frydaye Follies - BMW question
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NP - I was not aware of that rule. Thanks for the reminder.
On 7/2/2011 6:14 PM, BenT Syncro wrote:
> Hey Guys,
>
> If you chose to respond to a Friday / Off Topic thread, please do so in pmail. Much as some of us might cherish BMW's as well, the only such discussion on the Vanagon List on the other days of the week should be how an e30 brake booster can be made a Vanagon.
>
>
> BenT
> Mod
>
> On Jul 2, 2011, at 5:36 PM, "Todd.Last"<Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
>> Your best bet would be to look on the Pelican parts site.
>> They have both parts diagrams so you can locate the valve, and also a
>> forum to post your question.
>> http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/catalog/shopcart/BE30/POR_BE30_VENTac_pg3.htm#item15
>> http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-97-AC/101-Projects-97-AC.htm
>> http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/JF-Tech/AC_Recharging.htm
>> http://forums.pelicanparts.com/101-projects-discussion-forum-bmw-3-series-e30-e36-1982-2000/
>>
>> The E30 BMWs are great cars, and if you had an 325is you would
>> definitely have something worth hanging onto.
>> However, they get very expensive to fix if maintenance is ignored or you
>> have to depend on the dealer.
>>
>> Here is a write up on changing the expansion valve:
>>
>> http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=921770
>>
>> Todd (Used to have a '93 E36 325I)
>>
>>
>> On 7/1/2011 8:15 PM, John Rodgers wrote:
>>> My buddy here has a 1990 325i BMW with an A/C problem. When the system
>>> is charged and turned on, it runs for 4 or 5 minutes and can be felt
>>> blowing cold air. Then there is a loud click-click up under the dash and
>>> the air stops being cooled. I suspect this is the expansion valve acting
>>> up, but don't know for sure. I have been told that is where the valve is
>>> located, and if so - it appears to be a beast to get at - like the
>>> heater motor on the Vanagon - the dash has to come out.
>>>
>>> Can anyone confirm this? or tell me what they think of the situation and
>>> what steps he might take to remedy the problem?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>> --
>>> John Rodgers
>>> Clayartist and Moldmaker
>>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
>>> Chelsea, AL
>>> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>>>
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