If mount is soft it can rock forward but you should see bent radiator fins.
“Oberon” 1973 3.0 CS
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i see the radiator damage but dont see super bent fins. they are scuffed a bit but not broken or bent.
Bent just a bit is too much contact, it has the black nine blade fan I think?
yup you are correct. its the black 9 blade fan. from the mechanics note from 2008 the mechanic noticed it and replaced the fan. this was around same time when the engine was replaced as well. i assumed it would have been fixed then...
The trans mount could be loose as well allowing trans to lift and tilt motor forward
Got the car back. Results are spectacular.
compression is 200 on all cylinders, no variation.
leakdown is 2% on all but cylinder 3 which is at 5%
mechanic was overly impressed. He says he did the tests multiple times because he couldn’t believe the numbers.
compression is 200 on all cylinders, no variation.
leakdown is 2% on all but cylinder 3 which is at 5%
mechanic was overly impressed. He says he did the tests multiple times because he couldn’t believe the numbers.
You are good to go as they say. Now just monitor oil consumption which likely won’t be an issue.
What is a coupe king engine retainer?
While you are at it, buy the big Suspension Techniques anti-sway bars. Bought mine from CN's La Jolla Independent.
I recall these were on earlier cars. They are anti-dive plates so the engine doesn’t shift too far forward preventing the fan from striking the radiator on hard braking. Your subframe may not have the holes for these. I don’t think you’ll need them if you use oem mounts and also the coupe king transmission mount.
My car has them (holes and one of the two plates). April 1973 build date. I plan on using them (although I'll need to find/make the second one or purchase the CK version. The clearance between fan and rad is so close. I'll take any insurance I can.
went out of town for a bit but tons of parts got in while i was gone.
ordered a carpet kit from world upholstery that should arrive at the end of the month.
waiting on another largeish order from stefan at bmw-oldtimerteile with more seals and front subframe hardware kit.
ordered a carpet kit from world upholstery that should arrive at the end of the month.
waiting on another largeish order from stefan at bmw-oldtimerteile with more seals and front subframe hardware kit.
Something about the blue is just perfect for the coupe in my eyes. Elegant and sporty. There are so many silver cars on the road, perhaps I'm just tired of the color. My 2 cents
Sweet car, sweet name.
front subframe is dropped.