The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 243 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) Re: engine cuts off.... Re: engine cuts off.... Re: E36 Brake Question Re: engine cuts off....crank sensor? Re: <E34> Tin Worm Re: Decisions, decisions FS: 16" Type 5 (1pc) wheels+tires SoCal Re: 84 E30 Rear Brake Drum Problem
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:44:13 -0700 From: Erick Baumeister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Read this last night and then on my way home I saw an ALPINA-badged E39 touring. While it was Alpina White, it was also labeled a 540i and not as a B10. Couldn't tell much more since it was dark and about 70mph on I-80 east out of Sacramento. Interesting all the same. Appeared to have at least some Alpina parts. Erick Baumeister > Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:15:33 -0400 > From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> > Subject: Re: Decisions, decisions > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sorry for the unclarity! :-) > > Ideally, it'd be a big sedan like an E38, or, alternatively, a big > wagon > (dream car - an E38 sportsWAGON, with a six speed manual > transmission... So, > Brett, how tough would it be to custom build a wagon rear end on Rob's > beast?!?). > > The 996 is an option only because we already own it. It'll "do" as > a daily > commuter. It's definitely fun to drive, though fairly useless for > the other > stated purposes. (hence the lack of interest in the A3 or E46, > though I > admit I do like the lines of the RL. I just wish Honda would > expand out a > bit and build a RWD vehicle!!!) We have enough other options so > that I > don't NEED a big sedan, but that would definitely help. Still, the > 996 is > pure S&G on the commute! :-) > > Vty, > > --Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:06:49 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: engine cuts off.... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, I have a 1997 323i e36. This car has a 2.5L six(170 PS) and five speed manual trans. Its a German spec model - I live in Germany. Here is my problem. The engine seems to loose power just for a split second or two. When it happens, no dash lights come on. The tach still shows revs. It feels like its the ignition is cutting off for just a second. Like when you activate the ASR with a spinning rear wheel. The first time it happened I thought maybe one of the coil packas were going out... but then I relaized that would only make the car miss on ONE cylinder. When the engine looses power for a split second, its then ok for days. It only happens after driving the car for an hour or so. The engine will loose powerfor a split sec, and then its ok for a week or two. ??? What would cause ALL six coils to cut off for a second? I can only thinkof three things; ignition key switch, Crankshaft TDC (speed)sensor, and a DME relay. What else? The spark plugs are in good condition.I also have just replaced all of the six splark plug tubes - that made a HUGE difference in the way the engine idled!!! The fuel filter and air filters are also new. I keep the car in a very good mechanical condition. I suspect either a bad DME relay or a bad (TDC)speed refernce sensor(the one on the front of the crank). Are BMWs cars known to "eat" DME relays? Thanks David Jalali Bamberg; Germany ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 21:02:11 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: engine cuts off.... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My guess is the relay, or perhaps a false knocking signal. Try higher octane fuel and see if the symptoms change. Gary Derian > Hello, > > I have a 1997 323i e36. This car has a 2.5L six(170 PS) and five speed > manual > trans. Its a German spec model - I live in Germany. > > Here is my problem. The engine seems to loose power just for a split > second > or two. When it happens, no dash lights come on. The tach still shows > revs. It > feels like its the ignition is cutting off for just a second. Like when > you > activate the ASR with a spinning rear wheel. The first time it happened I > thought maybe one of the coil packas were going out... but then I > relaized that > would only make the car miss on ONE cylinder. > > When the engine looses power for a split second, its then ok for days. It > only happens after driving the car for an hour or so. The engine will > loose > powerfor a split sec, and then its ok for a week or two. ??? > > What would cause ALL six coils to cut off for a second? I can only thinkof > three things; ignition key switch, Crankshaft TDC (speed)sensor, and a DME > relay. What else? > > The spark plugs are in good condition.I also have just replaced all of the > six splark plug tubes - that made a HUGE difference in the way the engine > idled!!! The fuel filter and air filters are also new. I keep the car in > a very > good mechanical condition. > > I suspect either a bad DME relay or a bad (TDC)speed refernce sensor(the > one > on the front of the crank). Are BMWs cars known to "eat" DME relays? > > Thanks > David Jalali > Bamberg; Germany > 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, 26 Aug 2006 19:07:50 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 Brake Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> As the prior poster said, make sure the surfaces are clean. Also, since you drilled it out, did you leave a burr or nub of it sticking up? if so file it down or make sure the hole in the drum for the crew is over the nub when you put the wheel on. David Ellsworth in Richmond, VA -----Original Message----- >From: Mo Karamat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Aug 24, 2006 1:04 PM >To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com >Subject: [UUC] E36 Brake Question > >Larry, > > Hello. the set screw is only there to hold the rotor in place when you >take the wheel off. As long as you have the wheel correctly torqued, this >will not cause any issues. What kind of pads are you using? This may be an >issue of pad material transfer.. Take the car out and do some HARD stops to >eliminate that issue. After that, I would check the rim.. > >Good luck >Mo Karamat > > >Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:17:09 -0400 >From: "DUNLAP, LARRY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> >Subject: E36 Brake Question >Message-ID: ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >Silly question... How important is that set screw on the front rotors? >I had to drill one out on side of the car, now I've got a wobble under >moderate braking that I can't seem to find... Trying to figure out if >I've warped a rotor, bent a rim, if it's that set screw missing, or if I >have something else going on... > > >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, 26 Aug 2006 21:38:43 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: engine cuts off....crank sensor? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If your crank sensor is going, you'll also experience momentary surges in engine speed. I'd be driving down the highway in my 325 and have my engine spike 1k-2k RPM for a fraction of a second. Very unnerving. You'll also have the car stall at lights cause the engine floods. if so, hold your foot on the floor until it starts. Marc Plante E36 325i ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) E36 M3/4 73k > > > > I suspect either a bad DME relay or a bad (TDC)speed refernce sensor(the one > > on the front of the crank). Are BMWs cars known to "eat" DME relays? > > > > Thanks > > David Jalali > > Bamberg; Germany > > 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 > > > > > 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, 26 Aug 2006 23:52:52 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: uuc Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E34> Tin Worm Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you're worried about it, go buy a set of lower door seal/trims and pull all your originals off. If you see any paint damage, clean it, touch it up, and install the new parts. Oh, well, there is one minor issue. Being an M5, you'll need to have those parts painted, but still, it would work out cheaper than replacing just one door if it were to rust out. The car is 14 years old. If you don't find rust, the few hundred dollars is nice piece of mind. If you do find rust, it's a very justified expense. Brett Anderson KMS Paul Craven wrote: > Hi all, > I am lining up the tasks I have to do to bring my newly acquired 91 M5 > up to speed and I started wordering about the rust sometimes found on > the bottom of E34 doors. My car looks good so far and I'd like to keep > it that way. Any tips or things to double check to avoid a future > problem here? > > As for Dennis L's query, I think he should buy a clean E38 740 sport and > have Brett put a 6 speed in it. That way when he buys Rob's 750, I can > buy his 740... > > Regards, > Paul Craven > 1993 325ic - sold! > 1991 M5 - runs better every day > 1999 528it - dunno, don't drive it > > 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: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:56:59 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Decisions, decisions Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dennis Liu wrote: > Ideally, it'd be a big sedan like an E38, or, alternatively, a big wagon > (dream car - an E38 sportsWAGON, with a six speed manual transmission... So, > Brett, how tough would it be to custom build a wagon rear end on Rob's > beast?!?). We can do it. How much money do you have? It costs $9500 to do an E38 740i/6, $9750 for 740iL/6, $15,000 for 750iL/6. Add about $12K in body work, and any one of them would be a wagon.... Brett Anderson KMS-Koala Motorsport www.bmwdiffs.com (440) 564 7574 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty, OH 44072 (Near Cleveland) ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 23:11:01 -0700 From: Kazuto Okayasu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, bcg members <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FS: 16" Type 5 (1pc) wheels+tires SoCal Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, all. I finally got around to mounting another set of wheels on my 88 M6, so these are now available for sale: Set of four (4) OE Type 5 (basketweave) 1-piece 16x7 ET20 wheels PN 36 11 1 092 336 ETK shows as a E39 accessory part They look like E38 non-sport wheels, but different width and offset Dunlop SP Sport 8000 225/50ZR16 tires with ~50% tread Minor cosmetic defects on a couple of them, but no curb rash Includes centercaps, bolts, and centercap tool Wheel weighs only 12.5 lbs. Surprised me. http://members.cox.net/kokayasu/BMW/pics/type5.jpg Asking $450. They're in Orange County, CA. I'd really like to avoid shipping these for obvious reasons. Please contact me offlist for additional photos or information. Thanks. -Kaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01 E46 325iT 88 E24 M6 Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 09:38:03 -0400 From: "Art Ream" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'KMS- Brett Anderson'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'uuc Digest'" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: 84 E30 Rear Brake Drum Problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Good Morning, Thanks to all who provided insight on this wonderful project! No one had been in there for a while. All your advice below worked great. We beat the hell outta the drums with a rubber hammer and the came off. No lip found but we had a successful break job on both sides. Both set screws are now in place and were missing previously. I suspect the previous owner decided there were not needed or lost them. Passenger side brake piston was replaced due to a leak and the car stops nice now with the added help of the new brakes... Anyhow, Thanks once again for all the advice Art Ream '84 318i E30 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KMS- Brett Anderson Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 10:25 AM To: Art Ream; uuc Digest Subject: Re: [UUC] 84 E30 Rear Brake Drum Problem Art, You most likely have two problems. 1, there is a large lip inside the drum that is now hanging on the shoes, and 2, the drum might be seized to the hub. Cure for #2 is to hit the face of the drum with a hammer, the face where it mounts to the hub, not the outer edge. This should shock it loose from the hub. Once you have some form of movement of the drum, now you're just stuck on the lip. For #1, you need to back off your parking brake cables, at the park brake handle in the car. Then locate the little adjuster you mention and back that off all the way. You can rotate the adjuster with a flat bladed screwdriver. If it's still hanging after that, then you're right, they've never been off and have a huge lip. At this point, if you can get to the shoe retaining pins where they exit the backing plate, you can rotate them 90 degrees with a pair of pliers, allowing them to fall into the drum. Now your shoes are free to move without damaging anything else and you can force the drums off. Hope this helps. Brett Anderson KMS Art Ream wrote: > Good Morning, > > I'm attempting (with little success) to remove the rear drums on the E30. > Now, following all instructions, I can't see the self adjusting lever > through one of the Holes to place the screw driver in there and twist. > Supposedly this will allow the drum to come of. Now these things have not > been off ever in my opinion and look fused. So some coaxing might be > necessary. > > But first any thoughts on what I should see in that little hole with > limited light and the best way to get these off? Of course without > destroying anything. > > Thanks > Art > '84 E30 318i > > > 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 > 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 ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **********
