The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 830 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Airbag sensor pad install Re: Anyone familiar with Royal Purple Synchromax??? Re: Anyone familiar with Royal Purple Synchromax??? [E30 M3] Instrument cluster connector Re: E46 Automatic Transmissions - Any Good? Re: <E30> Convertible Bump Mystery Re: E38 '95 740i high idle issues E36 M3 driveshaft different than 'normal' E36?
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2005 13:12:47 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Airbag sensor pad install Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I opened up my stock seat and pulled out the passenger sensor for the airbag system to move to my SRD. There are three torx screws on the bottom side of the seat. Two on the front corners and one on the back right at the back of the switches (my seat is manual) removing these lets you pry up the padding and see the sensor, which is s sheet of HDPE with some wiring embedded in it. If you slide your fingers between the pad and the shell below and work them towards the back of the seat to break loose a bit of gooey adhesive that is used to hold the pad in place. Then simply liberate the wiring sensor (maybe a couple zip ties to cut) and you can pull it out. To install in a Recaro SRD, push down the front edge and pull the plastic hook off the front of the seat, which liberates the bottom cushion. Slide in the sensor pad and work the front corners under the padding of the side bolsters to get it to lie flat. Then reconnect the wiring harness to the connector coming out of the floor. Last thing you need to do is reset the airbag light, which brings me back to my original question: Does anyone in the DC area have an SRS reset tool I can borrow without making the pilgrimage to Bill Shooks in Alexandria. Thanks, Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 67k 2005 Child (12 days and counting) Vienna, VA ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 13:58:43 -0500 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Anyone familiar with Royal Purple Synchromax??? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have never tried the LubroMoly but use RP Sychromax in both of my cars. It made a noticeable difference in shift smoothness in both of them. Prior to changing my M5 over at 68K miles, I sent a sample of the stock "Lifetime fill" fluid out to Blackstone labs for analysis. They said the analysis showed no major problems, but it was a good time to change: http://www.howton.net/images/M5/C53180.pdf With the stock fluid, the trans was feeling a little notchy particularly when cold, not any more. In my M3 I tried, Redline ATF and Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF both left the tranny feeling a little notchy (I have a short shift kit installed). The RP completely cured the problem, now it is smooth as silk, I highly recomend RP for BMW transmissions. -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2005 10:15:43 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Anyone familiar with Royal Purple Synchromax??? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for the feedback Jamie, I may give the RP ad try. The way you describe the action of your gearboxes with the other fluids sounds about like mine, so it may do my ti good. My local Pep boys can order it for me. David in Richmond, VA -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Oct 8, 2005 2:58 PM To: Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Anyone familiar with Royal Purple Synchromax??? I have never tried the LubroMoly but use RP Sychromax in both of my cars. It made a noticeable difference in shift smoothness in both of them. Prior to changing my M5 over at 68K miles, I sent a sample of the stock "Lifetime fill" fluid out to Blackstone labs for analysis. They said the analysis showed no major problems, but it was a good time to change: http://www.howton.net/images/M5/C53180.pdf With the stock fluid, the trans was feeling a little notchy particularly when cold, not any more. In my M3 I tried, Redline ATF and Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF both left the tranny feeling a little notchy (I have a short shift kit installed). The RP completely cured the problem, now it is smooth as silk, I highly recomend RP for BMW transmissions. -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com __________________________________________________________________________ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2005 15:07:21 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [E30 M3] Instrument cluster connector Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For my M3 project: I need an instrument cluster connector that fits the back of the tach to provide signal to the oil temp gauge. Anyone have one? Or the number off it so I can order one? TIA, Ed ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 14:40:19 -0700 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: E46 Automatic Transmissions - Any Good? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Donna, one of the reasons my cow-orker (not a friend, please) was thinking about dumping the extended warranty is that it requires oil changes every 3 months or 3K miles, whichver comes first. Other than heavy duty trucks used for towing or heavy hauling, I don't know of any other consumer-level vehicles with this kind of requirement any more. Thanks for your perspective, I'll pass it on. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:43:37 -0700 >From: donna seeley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> >Subject: Re: E46 Automatic Transmissions - Any Good? >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Smiller, <snip> >It depends on your friend's comfort with risk. Also, in case something >happens to the engine (e.g., oil pump nut), it is essential to have complete >maintenance records. Many of them specify 6-month oil change intervals, and >they can reject a claim if their schedule is not kept. > >Donna ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 17:52:14 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E30> Convertible Bump Mystery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Are you talking about the stock jacking points for the factory jack? Brett Anderson KMS - Koala Motorsport www.bmwdiffs.com 440 564 7574 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty, OH 44072 (Near Cleveland) > -----Original Message----- > Hi all, > I am getting ready to repair some rust on the rockers of my 93 325ic. > There are four areas of surface rust each located on a bump that sticks > down from the rocker panel. Each side has two of these bumps, one > behind the front wheel and one in front of the rear wheel. I know this > area of a convertible is different from a sedan or coupe, but does > anyone know what these bumps are for? Drains? I hope not as mine seem to > be plugged. Some sort of forming "feature"? Sockets for hooks to hang > the car from the ceiling? This is the only area on the entire car with > rust, so I am trying to figure out why before the grind it out a POR-15 > the metal. Many thanks as always. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 17:55:56 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Richard Vaughn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: E38 '95 740i high idle issues Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A common issue with the base gaskets is catching one on a manifold stud and peeling the gasket out of place while placing the manifold onto the heads. You should be able to hear an air leak this large and the car will run like shit. ASC problem. Did you turn on the ignition at any time without the ASC's secondary throttle cable hooked up? If so, the cable is now twisted up inside the actuator, killing the system. A visual inspection, turn the ignition on while watching the secondary throttle. If it doesn't move fully closed, then open, as a self test, then the cable has an issue. Brett Anderson KMS - Koala Motorsport www.bmwdiffs.com 440 564 7574 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty, OH 44072 (Near Cleveland) > -----Original Message----- > I just did the R&R for the rear oil separator, replacing all the intake > gaskets. Got it all together & now have a high idle problem (2000+RPMs & > higher when I plug in the ICV). The feedback that I have been getting is > that I have an air leak somewhere, probably pinched one or more of the > intake gaskets when installing the intake manifold back on the engine. > However, my ASC light is also on. I have checked all cable to > make sure none > are pulling on the throttle. Can anyone give me some thoughts on this? ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2005 23:12:29 -0700 From: Dave Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: E36 M3 driveshaft different than 'normal' E36? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I changed the flex-disc on our '95 M3 today but did not change the center support bearing as I made the mistake of ordering it from Bavauto and they back-ordered it. They sent the nuts and bolts I ordered 2nd day air but the important item was a no-show. Since I had some time to burn and wanted to play with my new toy I decided to change the flex disc today even though I will probably change the center support bearing in the next few weeks once it arrives. My question: Is the E36 M3 driveshaft different than the regular E36's? The Bentley describes a driveshaft that is very similar to what I am used to dealing with on E30's...but the driveshaft on our M3 does not have that 'collar' nut where you split the shaft to replace the support bearing. I could not see how it comes apart. Am I missing something obvious or does the M3 shaft come apart in a different way? BTW: I have done quite a bit of work on the M3 since we got it two weeks ago and really love working on it. Real nice car to wrench on. As a bonus a lot of the commonly replaced parts are in the E30 price range. At least the non 'M' parts. Dave T. ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(8 messages) **********
