Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:46:01 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: '88 900i new owner questions.
Sam wrote: > So those jobs done I turned my attention to the ignition timing. I pointed > the xenon timing light at where the marks are supposed to be but I'll be > beggared if I can see them. My usual strategy in this situation is to mark > them with a dab of white paint. Of course you have to turn the engine round > till they are to hand to mark. But because of the backwards nature of the > engine I can't just put a socket on a pulley bolt and turn. Is there an > available nut on the clutch end under that cover? No, there isn't. There's just a little plastic oil flinger. > Any tips? Turn the flywheel? Put car in 3rd and push it? The timing marks will be there, they're fairly deep markings on the flywheel. It must be pretty dirty for you not to be able to see them. > And the alternator light stays on till I blip the throttle then it stays > off - regulator? Can you replace the regulator on it's own? More likely the bushes, but yes, you can replace the regulator/bush pack. > And the right hand wing is beginning to rust along the seam - a usual place > it seems. What's your favourite strategy for curing rust? It's years since I > have had a car that needed rust treatment. Depends how much rust. Start off by wirebrushing back to clean metal (cup brush in angle grinder) in there's plenty of metal left, then just clean up, prime, fill if necessary then paint. If the metal is holed, then weld a patch. > Cheers all, I expect I may have other questions as I run up to speed as it > were. Have fun. -- Grunff
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