Hello all, new to group and just become the proud owner of a 72 CSL. Only had it a couple of weeks and it’s been running increasingly rough at low rpm since I got it. Just found the vacuum fitting pretty much corroded off which I think is quite probably the issue. Still finding my feet with suppliers etc. can anyone advise where to get a new unit please. Many thanks. Chris.
Hello & where can I get a vacuum unit
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Hi Chris. Congratulatins on buying a very cool car and welcome.
If you are in Cambridge, MA, you probably should become acquainted with Mario and Chris Langston at Vintage Sports and Restoration in New Hampshire. Mario restored a CSL for a friend of mine (who is no longer with us), that I saw when he showed it in California and won second place at the Quail. If you are in the UK, never mind.
Good luck with the parts search.
If you are in Cambridge, MA, you probably should become acquainted with Mario and Chris Langston at Vintage Sports and Restoration in New Hampshire. Mario restored a CSL for a friend of mine (who is no longer with us), that I saw when he showed it in California and won second place at the Quail. If you are in the UK, never mind.
Good luck with the parts search.
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And 3.0 Djet e3 cars
It’s vacuum retard only
Unavailable new I think
Used yes.
Or just block the line
And 3.0 Djet e3 cars
It’s vacuum retard only
Unavailable new I think
Used yes.
Or just block the line
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Rough at low rpm is not likely to be the vacuum lung
the part looks pretty bichromed and awfully welded
but I think is notthe issue here
that is advance I think not retard
yes simple effect
the distrib looks odd to me
is that a carb or injected engine ?
Start off by plugging off the vac line and see what happens. The vacuum pot on the distributor won't know the difference, but your engine will appreciate not sucking in air where it doesn't expect any.
From there - The story on distributors on these cars is a long tale. Hard to know if it is the original one or changed out later in life. There should be Bosch numbers stamped on the side of it .... that would help to know what it is and what parts (if any) are still available.
FYI - The Bosch part numbers format is "# ### ### ###" -
BMW format is "## ## # ### ###"
The Bosch number for a distributor is something like 0 231 306 001 whereas the BMW one would be (for example) 12 11 1 361 236
Good luck....
From there - The story on distributors on these cars is a long tale. Hard to know if it is the original one or changed out later in life. There should be Bosch numbers stamped on the side of it .... that would help to know what it is and what parts (if any) are still available.
FYI - The Bosch part numbers format is "# ### ### ###" -
BMW format is "## ## # ### ###"
The Bosch number for a distributor is something like 0 231 306 001 whereas the BMW one would be (for example) 12 11 1 361 236
Good luck....
If you need a vacuum can it can only come from a Djet distributor.
I have some…
The new pretty one is not for sale.
The others are.
The new pretty one is not for sale.
The others are.
Glad to see you found your way onto here from FB
@sfdon is your friend for these sorts of issues... He did a house call to Australia for me few weeks back Not seen the bill for that yet...
Round trip business class????? Oh yeah!
I have no idea unfortunately, new car to me so still working things out.
The hose fitting had corroded off due to the bad plating, I think plating acid was left inside the unit. It’s pretty awful and needs replacing but I’ve managed to effect a temporary repair so it all works. Still runs crap though.
Nice. thanks. I’ve managed a pretty ok repair for now and may end up going the 123 route yet. If not I’ll get in touch. Many thanks
My shop does have an e9 forum lending library - borrower pays postage.
MPS
TPS
ecu
Trigger points
Trigger points are located inside the distributor- not under cap.
Don‘t forget them.
I’m in Europe every few months, United connects through Heathrow.
MPS
TPS
ecu
Trigger points
Trigger points are located inside the distributor- not under cap.
Don‘t forget them.
I’m in Europe every few months, United connects through Heathrow.
Hi, would you be willing to sell just a vacuum unit? Thanks. Chris.
Don give me a shout next time you're landing will head out for dinner