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Old 02-02-2011, 11:46 PM
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87 300d, dropping rear spring and wierd fuel issue

Can I drop the main link (lca?) on the rear end to drop the spring?

Also really weird fuel issue. So I replaced the overboost valve when I bought the car. After fixing the linkage recently I started getting a pulsing at WOT. I assumed it was fuel starvation issue, but today proved other wise. Recently, within the last few months, I have been getting no ALDA boost for the first few minutes of driving. Overboost valve again right? I by passed the valve this morning. "fuel starvation" issue has disappeared however the no ALDA signal for the first few minutes of driving remains.

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Old 02-02-2011, 11:53 PM
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It really hasn't been unusual for my ALDAs to malfunction in the cold.
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Old 02-03-2011, 12:12 AM
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Yes, apparently dropping the lca is a safe way to remove spring but gettng the bolt lined up upon reinsertion is difficult. I have not done this myself test but plenty of reading suggested it. Also there is a YouTube video I saw recently doing it. And Pierre Hadary said it is fine as well.
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Old 02-07-2011, 04:51 PM
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I did this. Handy I put in lowered springs. Probably easiest suspension in the world. 3 bolts in and out all done.

Anyone have suggestions on my fuel issue? Its almost like the problem is electric....

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