The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 356 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: so I found this cheap little 750il... Re: What is the best way to clean intake manifold? Re: E23 dies after starting so I found this cheap little 750il.. Re: so I found this cheap little 750il.. model question Re: model question 7-series buyers .. WTB: <E36> M3 wheels
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 16:30:55 -0600 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: so I found this cheap little 750il... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There is no question that $5,000 is a good deal for this car...however, the main reason these cars go for so cheap now is maintenance costs. Tech's and others say they are pretty reliable...well, that's all fine and dandy until something goes wrong. If you have $5,000 to buy a car, and don't have money left over and some cash reserves month to month, then I would think twice...because this car requires expensive upkeep. You need to realize that even though you are paying $5,000 for this car, you are keeping up maintenance on a $90k plus car. People may disagree with me here, but I would set aside about $2,000 a year to keep this sucker running. Alex Cagann ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 13:54:30 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: What is the best way to clean intake manifold? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ivan, either BG44K , http://www.bgprod.com/home.html or a good dose of Techron. You might also want to check your crank case vent valve. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 13:57:44 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E23 dies after starting Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ryan, As Brett indicated it's probably the main relay. It's the only one mounted on the passenger side up on the firewall under the windscreen. If an emergency you can open it up and clean the contact pads and check solder joints (reflow if necessary) until you get a new one. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:10:52 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: so I found this cheap little 750il.. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Paul, This E38 looks like it hasn't been well cared for. What's with the hanging handle on the glove box and the dash area is in sad shape. It all looks like more than any 147k, I'd put on my E32. Although all of those pieces can be replaced. You will want to check the radiator, water pump(s)[engine block and aux], check all the electricals by flipping every switch, front thrust rod bushings, idler arm bushing, tie rods, intake boots and gaskets, antifreeze change history, interior headliner, seat controls, diff oil change history, tranny ATF history (very important), plugs, oil leaking around the upper oil pan section, drive shaft u-joints, throttle motors, and the vacuum lines that go to the throttle motor and vapor recovery canister. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 17:27:18 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: so I found this cheap little 750il.. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Paul, > This E38 looks like it hasn't been well cared for. What's with the hanging > handle on the glove box "They all do that". Seriously, it's the most complicated latch you've ever seen, linkage goes _around_ the glovebox. Mine has broken twice. > and the dash area is in sad shape. Looks like it needs a good cleaning, the gloss wood and nav screen show fingerprints. - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:37:28 -0500 From: Mark Alan Selleck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: model question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My son just purchased a 2000 323i four-door, manual, low mileage. It has German 3pc alloy rims on it, made by Keskin Tuning. 17" rims, 235/40 tires. In running around with four people in the car it seems the rear tires are hitting the wheel opeings at times. With my E28 cars we rolled the sheet metal to eliminate this. Is that adviseable in this case? Anyone know anything about the rims' quality? Is the rim/tire size "original"/recommended, or are they a bit wide? Thanks, Mark Selleck '85 535i '87 535is (soon to be for sale) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 17:46:36 -0800 From: Kazuto Okayasu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: model question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 03:37 PM 1/3/2007, Mark Alan Selleck wrote: E46s do have a bit of fender rolling allowance, though in the rear, there are a couple of 'studs' protruding into the wheelwell area that I've had to help grind off in the past to get the most usable space. The issue here is the wheel width and offset, since E46 non-Ms have come from the factory with rear tires as wide as 255/35/18 on 18x8.5ET50 wheels. In fact, 235/40/17 is a bit undersize. I've never heard of these wheels, though I'm imagining that they might be something like 17x8ET25 or something if you're having this sort of problem with this size tire. The most aggressive setup I've seen, on a lowered E46 non-M with fender rolling and NO rubbing is 255/40/18 on 18x8.5ET35 wheels. I would double-check the size and offset of these wheels, and if they are something like I describe, I would probably recommend finding another set of wheels with more appropriate sizing. The typical OE 17" fitment would be 225/45/17 on a 17x8ET47. >My son just purchased a 2000 323i four-door, manual, low >mileage. It has German 3pc alloy rims on it, made by Keskin >Tuning. 17" rims, 235/40 tires. In running around with four people >in the car it seems the rear tires are hitting the wheel opeings at >times. With my E28 cars we rolled the sheet metal to eliminate >this. Is that adviseable in this case? Anyone know anything about >the rims' quality? Is the rim/tire size "original"/recommended, or >are they a bit wide? > >Thanks, > >Mark Selleck >'85 535i >'87 535is (soon to be for sale) > >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 Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2007 07:15:08 -0600 From: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Uucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: 7-series buyers .. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Should join this group of very responsive owners to get good technical assistance http://www.bmwseven.com Bill Proud , 37 yrs messing with BMWs ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2007 08:46:39 -0600 From: "Chris Harper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: WTB: <E36> M3 wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am looking for a couple sets of wheels for my 95 M3. I have a set of DSI's that I am looking to trade for a set of 8.5 DSII's. At the same time I would also take a set of used Kosei K-1 17x8.5's. I know I always seem to see sets of these wheels floating around so if you know of any please give me a shout. My goal is to be able to run 245's on all 4 corners for autocross this season. Any alternate wheel suggestions would also be welcome. Thanks Chris ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **********
