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Head Gaskets most likely cause, check exhaust gases in coolant system with testing kit. I had exactly the same problem with mine. You can also...
The first two pictures of the engine on the hoist in that last batch made me think you were going to put it back in the car the wrong way round....
Thanks for that information Peter, I think I will investigate the possibility of grinding. For your information I believe the calipers were...
Yes, I have one purchased from Eurospares a few years ago. I have an original parts book, the difference is the parts book has a blue loose leaf...
I bought some parts ages ago as spares for my car as they were going cheap. They were suppose to have come from a 400, but they are not the same...
Hello, I am just about to start changing my front discs, and getting the calipers overhauled. Has anybody done this job, and can give me some...
It's extremely difficult to change the chain with the cams in their normal place, I have tried and failed! After gaining access to the cams...
Hi Mike, I have replaced head gaskets on both sides (84 400i). It is perfectly possible to do it in the car if the heads comes off easily, but if...
Ferrari-tech, is that second picture a 400i!
Hello, I was getting a few funny noises from the window winder inside the door so had a look this afternoon. The cable had frayed down to about...
Hello again, the engine was on the redline from about 130mph. The way the auto box works it seems the engine builds up the revs, and the car...
Perfect way to avoid expensive clutch repairs is to purcase a 400 Auto! Changes smooth, box handles the power, and you can keep both hands on the...
Hi Guys, Had my 84 Auto speed checked on a runway in Suffolk UK at 140mph. Runway was just over 2 miles long, and radar was used to check speed....
In my car, a 1984 model the power steering and the rear suspension share the same tank near the radiator fillers on the left of the engine bay....
Hi, I assume you have a single distributer. The firing order you give is correct, however the distributer has two rotor arms one at 180 degrees...
Previous answer is for shock absorbers, only relevent to your front dampers. You need ATF Dexron in the self leveler's tank, the same as that...
That was quick! Thanks for your reply. I have the use of a car lift so getting underneath is no problem. Also from memory the fly wheel is...
Hi Guys, I have an 84 400i, and have set the ignition timing to the stock 8degrees BTDC. The car runs smooth, but if I advance it a bit I get...
Hi Guys, The top alternator in my 84 400i failed recently, the warning light illuminated with the ignition off and key out, and went out with...