The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 384 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Re: <E36> Coolant Leak Dead battery Re: Dead battery Re: Dead battery Re: Dead battery
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:12:42 -0800 From: Peter Loron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think unless you've got some kind of forced induction, the stock ones are fine. -Pete Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote: > Been about 50K since I replaced my coils & plugs. Is there an advantage to a > more (what is claimed to be) "high performance" coil (i.e., from Bav Auto), > or is a stock coil pretty much the same... > > - Kevin Jay > '96 328is, red/tan, 99K, usual H&R/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too > '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 55K, bone stock > 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: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 11:12:45 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Kevin Jay \(Mr.Fabulous\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Coils should last the life of the engine, unless they fail. They only make enough voltage to fire the plugs so a zillion volt coil will fire a 5,000 volt plug the same as a stock coil. Expensive coils only help if you are doing some odd thing that the stock coils can't handle. Like running 50 psi boost on nitro. Gary Derian > Been about 50K since I replaced my coils & plugs. Is there an advantage > to a > more (what is claimed to be) "high performance" coil (i.e., from Bav > Auto), > or is a stock coil pretty much the same... > > - Kevin Jay > '96 328is, red/tan, 99K, usual H&R/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too > '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 55K, bone stock > 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: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:08:54 -0600 (CST) From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I replaced one coil a few years ago upon finding the boot/extension soaked in oil (valve cover gasket)... figured it couldn't hurt. And I guess I have no real reason to replace them now... but I'm doing plugs and figured while I had everything apart.......... Bav Auto claims a performance increase through the use of their hot coils. Seems like boloney to me, but I thought I'd throw it out there to see what the gruupe thought. Guess I'll just do the boots/extensions. 50psi boost and nitro, maybe next weekend :O/ Thanks! - k On Thu, 1 Feb 2007, Gary Derian wrote: > > Coils should last the life of the engine, unless they fail. They only make > enough voltage to fire the plugs so a zillion volt coil will fire a 5,000 > volt plug the same as a stock coil. Expensive coils only help if you are > doing some odd thing that the stock coils can't handle. Like running 50 psi > boost on nitro. > Gary Derian > > > Been about 50K since I replaced my coils & plugs. Is there an advantage > > to a more (what is claimed to be) "high performance" coil (i.e., from Bav > > Auto), or is a stock coil pretty much the same... ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:14:01 -0800 From: Peter Loron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> AFAIK, the boots are a simple, solid state resistance connector (1.8Kohm, IIRC). Unless you're experiencing some kind of issue, or the connector is damaged I don't think there's any reason to replace them. They're not a "wear" item or a particular failure point like the radiator neck... -Pete Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote: > I replaced one coil a few years ago upon finding the boot/extension soaked in > oil (valve cover gasket)... figured it couldn't hurt. And I guess I have no > real reason to replace them now... but I'm doing plugs and figured while I had > everything apart.......... > > Bav Auto claims a performance increase through the use of their hot coils. > Seems like boloney to me, but I thought I'd throw it out there to see what the > gruupe thought. > > Guess I'll just do the boots/extensions. > > 50psi boost and nitro, maybe next weekend :O/ > > Thanks! > > - k > > On Thu, 1 Feb 2007, Gary Derian wrote: >> Coils should last the life of the engine, unless they fail. They only make >> enough voltage to fire the plugs so a zillion volt coil will fire a 5,000 >> volt plug the same as a stock coil. Expensive coils only help if you are >> doing some odd thing that the stock coils can't handle. Like running 50 psi >> boost on nitro. >> Gary Derian >> >>> Been about 50K since I replaced my coils & plugs. Is there an advantage >>> to a more (what is claimed to be) "high performance" coil (i.e., from Bav >>> Auto), or is a stock coil pretty much the same... > 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: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:11:51 -0800 From: bbarry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For the same money as a set of coils coils, you can do an M50 intake manifold conversion. That _is 10hp that you can feel and measure without needing to think about it. Barry Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote: > I replaced one coil a few years ago upon finding the boot/extension soaked in > oil (valve cover gasket)... figured it couldn't hurt. And I guess I have no > real reason to replace them now... but I'm doing plugs and figured while I had > everything apart.......... > Bav Auto claims a performance increase through the use of their hot coils. > Seems like boloney to me, but I thought I'd throw it out there to see what the > gruupe thought. > Guess I'll just do the boots/extensions. > 50psi boost and nitro, maybe next weekend :O/ > Thanks! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 19:01:56 -0500 From: "Jack - Elephant Motorsports" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Damn...where are you buying coils? Better yet, where are you buying these manifolds?!?! ; ) Isn't the going rate on manifolds north of $350ish? Jack Money > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of bbarry > Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 6:12 PM > To: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) > Cc: Gary Derian; bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > Subject: Re: [UUC] <E36> M52 ignition coils > > For the same money as a set of coils coils, you can do an M50 > intake manifold conversion. That _is 10hp that you can feel > and measure without needing to think about it. > Barry > > Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote: > > I replaced one coil a few years ago upon finding the boot/extension > > soaked in oil (valve cover gasket)... figured it couldn't > hurt. And I > > guess I have no real reason to replace them now... but I'm > doing plugs > > and figured while I had everything apart.......... > > Bav Auto claims a performance increase through the use of > their hot coils. > > Seems like boloney to me, but I thought I'd throw it out > there to see > > what the gruupe thought. > > Guess I'll just do the boots/extensions. > > 50psi boost and nitro, maybe next weekend :O/ > > Thanks! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 11:36:40 -0500 From: "Matt Bader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E36> Coolant Leak Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just had to replace my radiator because the top plastic outlet (or is it inlet?) pipe snapped off. Left me stranded, couldn't even limp home. But, I did replace the radiator myself and saved a couple of hundred in the process. It is a fairly easy job, even for a novice like me. So, I say check those plastic neck pieces as they are prone to breaking. You can replace the radiator without pulling out the fan or fan housing, but if you are going to dig into the water pump, etc. it does make sense to do it all at once. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Bassett Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 8:07 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] <E36> Coolant Leak On Wed, January 31, 2007 5:02 pm, Matthew Tremmel said: > I got several replies along the same lines. > > With 50K on the pump and 94K on the thermostat housing (original > plastic), the best approach is probably just to replace both along with > all the necessary seals. The housing is probably OK, but you'll want to replace the actual thermostat :-) And, how many miles/years on the radiator? Might as well do it all once. Jim Bassett - BTDT multiple times :-) 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP 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: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:02:46 +0000 (UTC) From: "Christopher Anrig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, I was wondering if you'd be willing to make some recommendations about how to handle my dead battery situation. I live in NYC, and car is parked in an outdoor lot. I only use the car on weekends, but it does not stay charged between uses. I was thinking about getting one of those portable battery jumpstarters. Suggestions? TIA. Chris ____________________________________ Please note that this e-mail and any files transmitted with it may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this communication or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting this message, any attachments, and all copies and backups from your computer. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:28:06 -0500 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Why not just fix the issue with the battery? Either you need a new one, or you have a charging issue, or you have excessive draw on the electrical system. Perhaps you have a combination of all three. I've never seen a car that can't sit for at least 3, usually 6 or more, weeks without being driven, and fire right up. Brett Anderson KMS Christopher Anrig wrote: > Hi all, > I was wondering if you'd be willing to make some recommendations about how to > handle my dead battery situation. I live in NYC, and car is parked in an > outdoor lot. I only use the car on weekends, but it does not stay charged > between uses. I was thinking about getting one of those portable battery > jumpstarters. Suggestions? TIA. > Chris ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:00:20 +0000 (UTC) From: "Christopher Anrig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> First, thanks for sharing the knowledge. It's a '03 330i w/ the original battery. It's my first "modern" car. The last was a '73 02 w/ none of these complicated electronics. I may have created the problem by installing a Dice iPod adapter and hardwiring a radar detector. I suppose the additional devices could be causing excessive drain? It's now gone through 3 or 4 deep cycles, and apparently will need a new battery. It also sounds like a solar charger would be a good solution for me as well. The whole parking issue comes into question here though. Now it's under a cover in an outdoor lot w/ no electrical access. Longterm garage parking in NYC is in the ballpark of $400/mo, hence the outdoor lot (unfortunate as it may be). In terms of the total cost of ownership-- if the relative maintenance to the battery and other potentially storage related factors is greater than the difference in garage costs, then I may change my tune with respect to outdoor parking... Thanks again, Chris ----- Start Original Message ----- Sent: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 06:00:15 -0800 From: "Brad Houser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [UUC] Dead battery > If the car is parked outside, perhaps a solar car battery trickle charger > would work? > > http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/ > > I am curious, what does long term parking NYC cost these days? > > Brad Houser > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:bmwuucdigest- > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher Anrig > > Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 7:03 PM > > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > Subject: [UUC] Dead battery > > > > Hi all, > > I was wondering if you'd be willing to make some recommendations about > > how to handle my dead battery situation. I live in NYC, and car is > > parked in an outdoor lot. I only use the car on weekends, but it does > > not stay charged between uses. I was thinking about getting one of > > those portable battery jumpstarters. Suggestions? TIA. > > Chris > > ----- End Original Message ----- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:06:59 -0500 From: Dennis Liu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Draw of the iPod adapter and radar detector is negligible (especially if they're OFF when the car is parked). As others have said, it's almost certainly a bad battery. Do a search of the archives if you want an OEM-equivalent replacement, or just go to your local Wal-Mart, Sears or auto parts store and buy the best battery that fits (should be less than $120). I'll bet your problems will be solved. Vty, --Dennis ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(11 messages) **********
