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e36 rack spacers

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:01 pm
by adil325i
Hi guys,

I have been having so many problems trying to get this spacer made so I can finally get my e36 rack into my e30, and be damned with it!!! I cant have the manifold made up, whilst the rack isnt in - spacing issues, etc.

Does anyone know where I could have one made in the London area?

Cheers,

adil

Re: e36 rack spacers

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:51 pm
by Avner
You can use a stack of washers, at least temporeraly so you can start working on the manifold.
I made the spacers myself by cutting 2 pieces from a rectengelar section aluminum bar of the appropriate thickness and drilling a hole in each of them.

Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:39 am
by DRIFTBOY
I used two Austin Mini/Metro 'A' Series engine manifold washers either side.
Two of them are just the right thickness and they can't go anywhere.

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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:50 am
by adil325i
cheers for the info guys, going to have a look into the metro washers too!

Regards,

adil

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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:24 am
by ste
Adil, I'm about to have my rack spacers and coupling made.

Do you want me to get a price for them to make 2 of everything?

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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:08 pm
by adil325i
Hi Ste,

Most definately. Ill give you a drink on top of what you want for it also. Wont mess you about either - getting some bits together for Ian, and will be coming down your way in the not too distant future.

Thank You for your offer,

Regards,

Adil

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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:59 pm
by ste
Cool. Ian said you may have an M52 MAF for me too? Awesome news if you have. :cool:

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Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:19 pm
by adil325i
Yup. Im going to give it to him, along with the steering rack i owe him. Good guy that ian.