FREON
The refrigerant Freon R12 is used in most BMW automobiles with an air
conditioner up through the 1992
model year. It has a boiling point of - 29.8ºC (sea level), at which the
refrigerant is t
OIL USED IN FREON-CHARGED SYSTEMS
A mineral-based oil is used. The oil level in the compressor must be checked
before filling an air conditioner
with refrigerant. It can be checked only if the system
A musty odor may be detected in the vehicle, particularly when the air
conditioner is first switched on.
This is caused by microorganisms growing on the evaporator from moisture
condensation.
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Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head cover
Remove intermediate lever
If necessary, move eccentric shaft (1) on twin surface to minimum lift (2).
Fig. 218: Eccentric Shaft
NOTE: All bearing caps (1 and 2) of eccentric shaft are marked with
number
In order for an engine to run smoothly and efficiently, the combustion
chamber must be free of leakage. An
engine with low compression in one or more cylinders is inefficient and will run
rough or lack in performance.
Low compression may or may not cause the MIL to illuminate.
Low compression ca