R12 Barrels

VintageSalesandRestorations · Fri Aug 14, 2015 12:53 pm

Hi,

I am looking for a pair of R12 cylinders that have not been sleeved. Some fin damage is acceptable, but nothing Massive.

Anyone have an extra pair they want to turn into CA$H?

I even have a useable pair that have been sleeved to trade - My customer is not comfortable with them.

Please advise - I have R12 spares to trade or $$

Jeff

C.K · Post by **C.K** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:44 am

R11 is the same?

VintageSalesandRestorations · Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:59 am

Hi,

That appears to be an R12 barrel. Late R11 barrels are similar, but most I have seen have a tab, with or without holes, that is used to hold the shift gate. After Series 5 R11 that was not used anymore. Do you have 2 available?

Message me directly or email vintagebmw@me.com

Thanks!

Jeff

C.K · Post by **C.K** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:10 pm

I have to check next week.

C.K · Post by **C.K** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:50 pm

sorry,i have only one cylinder R11.

jrapose · Post by **jrapose** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:47 pm

Just wondering ? Why is your customer not pleased with a sleeved cylinder ? I have done many while rebuilding car engines and they always worked out well.... better than original surface finish and never ever overheated, as strong if not stronger than original and able to go back to original bore... I would actually prefer to have sleeves than oversize the cylinders...

Joel
Chester Ca.

VintageSalesandRestorations · Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:30 am

Joel,

He is from the world of HD and to some in that circle, early barrels with sleeves are "time-bombs" and not be trusted. Since this post, we have decided to go with a nice sleeved pair that became available.

I agree with your assessment.

Jeff