The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 786 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: test <E36> M3 VANOS problems? Re: <E36> M3 VANOS problems? <E39> Sport Package Tire Options <WTB> E34 tires 225/60/15
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 20:22:32 -0400 From: "Ken Arutunian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: test Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 22:29:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: <E36> M3 VANOS problems? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey all, Two problems: 1) In the last couple of weeks, I've noticed what just sounds like noisy valves getting noisier. I noticed my oil level was a bit low, so I topped it up, but the noise is still persistent. I know people have described a bad VANOS as "marbles in a can", but I guess what I think of at hearing that phrase is a much higher pitched sound of glass marbles spinning and rattling around in the bottom of a coffee can, and my engine sure doesn't sound like that. It's just a loud rattling noise that you can hear at idle, or even more so just off of idle (at about 1000 rpm) at the front of the engine. I know this is somewhat vague, but the noise is quite apparent and beginning to unsettle me. Is it bad to drive the car hard with the VANOS going out? The car has almost 95k on it right now, so I guess it's about time for a new VANOS? 2) Other than my Conforti chip, what else would contribute MOST to causing heavy ping at WOT under load? Bad plugs, O2 sensors? Maybe I need a tune up too -- time to check the records for when these were last replaced. Brian 95 M3 __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:55:47 -0500 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E36> M3 VANOS problems? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian, Have you replaced the primary timing chain tensioner yet? That is a five minute job and really did a lot to quiet my vanos down. Another possible source of a rattling noise at the front of the engine is the serpentine belt idlers and tensioner pulley, all of which can make a lot of noise when they have some miles on them. I would check all of those before you assume that the vanos unit itself is bad. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 11:23:31 -0500 From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: <E39> Sport Package Tire Options Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, I just picked up a 99 528i Wagon for my wife and need to put some new shoes on it. This is her grocery getter and will not see any serious performance driving, so I'd like to put on some quiet all season rubber that can muddle through the 4 or 5 snowy days each winter here in KC. It has the sport package, so the tires are 235/45/17. Anyone have a tire in this size they love? Anyone tried the Kuhmo ASX or the Avon Tech M550? The Avon has the highest ratings from Tirerack, but the total miles traveled is pretty low. The ContiExtremeContact also looks good. As always, thanks for the input. Regards, Paul Craven 93 325ic 95 525iT - almost quick with the EAT chip and soon to be for sale 99 528iT - Five speed fun! ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:22:16 -0500 From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: <WTB> E34 tires 225/60/15 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject says it all. Our soon to be ex-touring is going to need new shoes. Anyone got any laying around that they'd like to sell? I hate to spring for brand new rubber just to sell a car, but one of mine is starting to separate... Regards, Paul Craven ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(5 messages) **********
