I did not replace the pressure switches. They are currently bypassed as I am monitoring pressures by the manifold gauges.
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Quick update. I ran it all the way home today just to see what would happen. It was about 95 out and by the end of my hour commute the vent temps were 45.
I noticed it would get colder no doubt when climbing a hill in 3rd or 4th with high RPM. It sucked ASS at idle. Had to stop at a light one time and it almost got hot enough to open the windows.
Any thoughts?
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My low speed fan circuit isn’t working right so my stationary performance isn’t great, but its good enough.
My radiator fan clutch pretty much fuller engages whenever I run the a/c and I think it is pulling enough air at idle to skate me by, is your locking up?
My high speed fan circuit works correctly and if i sit still for a long time it does turn on my new spal fan and it works well. You can jumper the pins in the radiator temp switch to run your electric fan all the time, may want to drive around like that and see how your system performs. 45º vent temps are really good.
When I charged my system I jumped the temp switch plug to run my fan on high throughout the process, I thought it might help.My son has the 1987 325e, 2 door, 5speed
I daily the 1989 325i, 4 door, 5speed
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Originally posted by Garemie View PostQuick update. I ran it all the way home today just to see what would happen. It was about 95 out and by the end of my hour commute the vent temps were 45.
I noticed it would get colder no doubt when climbing a hill in 3rd or 4th with high RPM. It sucked ASS at idle. Had to stop at a light one time and it almost got hot enough to open the windows.
Any thoughts?2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison
2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black
1999 323i GTS2 Alpinweiß
1995 M3 Dakargelb/Black - S50B32/S6S420G/3.91
1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan
1989 M3 Alpinweiß/Black
Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black
Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamantschwartz/Black 5spd
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Originally posted by jrobie79 View Postdoesn't the aux fan turn on automatically when you press the AC button?Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Originally posted by jeffnhiscars View PostIt's supposed to.
Sorry for the derail, OP.My son has the 1987 325e, 2 door, 5speed
I daily the 1989 325i, 4 door, 5speed
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Originally posted by nrubenstein View PostHave you tried running the car on recirc? E30 AC performance is not great when *also* attempting to dehumidify fresh air.
I'm dreading having to drain and flush this system again..... HELP
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Originally posted by Garemie View PostI live in the Sierra Nevadas there is literally no humidity ever.
I'm dreading having to drain and flush this system again..... HELP
You need to run it on recirc to get strong AC performance.
That said, yours is worse than I'd expect.2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison
2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black
1999 323i GTS2 Alpinweiß
1995 M3 Dakargelb/Black - S50B32/S6S420G/3.91
1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan
1989 M3 Alpinweiß/Black
Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black
Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamantschwartz/Black 5spd
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The recirc valve makes an audible difference so I imagine it is working. I ran it all the way home again today. By the time I got home it was 45* vent temps.
The only time it really sucks is at idle, though it really hasn't been that hot. There will be days of 100+
How do you check the ball joint?
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Might be a bit left of field, but the other thing to check could be the heater valve? Is it fully closing?
Mine hasn't worked properly for years and it blows some heat even when turned to cold. I can't actually notice it that much unless I drive in sandals and then I can feel my feet get pretty hot in summer - with solid shoes you don't really notice that much although it wouldn't be helping in my non-AC e30!
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Originally posted by Garemie View PostGood thing to check. How can I check? Is there an adjustment? I imagine that the valve is actuated by a cable pull?2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison
2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black
1999 323i GTS2 Alpinweiß
1995 M3 Dakargelb/Black - S50B32/S6S420G/3.91
1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan
1989 M3 Alpinweiß/Black
Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black
Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamantschwartz/Black 5spd
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