The BMW UUC Digest
Volume 3 : Issue 13 : "text" Format
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<E30> Return of the 6 cylinder idle
<E30> ABS Issues
Re: <E30> ABS Issues
Oil of choice for a 2004 X3 2.5
1997 528/5 FOR SALE
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Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 20:34:32 -0600
From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: <E30> Return of the 6 cylinder idle
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi all,
Not that anyone was on the edge of their seats, but my 1993 325ic now idles on
6 cylinders again.This will come as a suprise to no one, but in addition to
Brett A's wooly diatribe on my creative spelling of lamBda, his advice was spot
on. The number one intake runner had a gasket and a half on it apparently from
a previous R&R. Replacing the gaskets got things right back in shape. Took me
almost 3 hours to change them out, but not a bad job, just lots of things to
take off and put back. Many thanks to Brett and to the rest of you who helped
me troubleshoot this and many other issues over the years.
Regards,
Paul Craven
1993 325ic - Is it running?
1999 528iT
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Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:47:57 -0600
From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: <E30> ABS Issues
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi all,
My faithful 93 325ic is showing it's gratitude for my having finally
fixed the [EMAIL PROTECTED] idle/CEL issues by having ABS issues. A day or two
ago
the ABS light started coming on occasionally after the car was moving.
I assumed it was likely junk in the sender rings or maybe a bad sensor.
Not a terribly urgent issue in my eyes, as the car still stopped fine.
Today however, the ABS is activating nearly every time I stop. The
really strange part is the light is now out. Any easy stuff to check or
does the car need to be put on a scanner to read the diagnostic codes?
Regards,
Paul Craven
1993 325ic - maybe I am getting too old to drive a 13 year old car every
day...
1999 528iT - hers
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Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:55:20 -0600
From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Paul Craven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: <E30> ABS Issues
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I had a similar problem this past spring after I installed new
rotors/pads. I was blaming the problem on the pads, for various reasons
that are irrelevant, but it started immediately after the brake job.
The ABS would engage right at the moment the car should have made a
complete stop; very scary. The light was not on.
Turned out to be a bad wheel sensor. Replaced that and all is well.
I would start testing there.
Clarence
West Bend, WI
Paul Craven wrote:
> Hi all,
> My faithful 93 325ic is showing it's gratitude for my having finally
> fixed the [EMAIL PROTECTED] idle/CEL issues by having ABS issues. A day or
> two ago
> the ABS light started coming on occasionally after the car was moving.
> I assumed it was likely junk in the sender rings or maybe a bad sensor.
> Not a terribly urgent issue in my eyes, as the car still stopped fine.
> Today however, the ABS is activating nearly every time I stop. The
> really strange part is the light is now out. Any easy stuff to check or
> does the car need to be put on a scanner to read the diagnostic codes?
>
> Regards,
> Paul Craven
> 1993 325ic - maybe I am getting too old to drive a 13 year old car every
> day...
> 1999 528iT - hers
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Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:14:10 -0500
From: "Bailey Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "bmwuucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Oil of choice for a 2004 X3 2.5
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I recently purchased an immaculate CPO X3 2.5, which I intend to keep it
for some time. I plan to heed Brett's advice and change the oil at least
every 7.5K miles. At 18K miles, the truck has only received one 15K Oil
Service, and already I've noticed a nasty brown film on the dipstick and
under the oil filler cap. Thus, I'm not too eager to continue running
the BMW/Castrol oil. I'm inclined to run Mobil1 0W-40, as it has BMW
Longlife approval. I had excellent results using Rotella T 5W-40
Synthetic in my 528iA(130K miles and less than 1 qt used between 7.5 K
changes), but I think I'll wait to use it until the truck is out of
warranty. Any other suggestions or tips? Thanks in advance!
Bailey Taylor
1995 318ti Club Sport
2004 X3 2.5
1999 Wrangler Sahara Light Campaign Assault Vehicle
1996 Triumph Speed Triple
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Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 20:35:46 -0500
From: "lieb923" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "DEL VAL BMWCCA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"BMW e39" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"UUC GARAGE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"UUC DIGEST" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>,
"BMW-digest-WELTY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Ed Moy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"John Virnig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"jeff rosenberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: 1997 528/5 FOR SALE
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
1997 528i 5sp. (UUC evo3)
1 owner (BMWs since '86)
Arctic Silver/black/black CF interior trim.
91k
Non smoker
Garaged
Hand washed only
Body 9 (no dings) M5 trunk lip spoiler
interior 9
No curb rash on wheels
PA '06 inspection
Mobile 1, Redline D4 since new
All service up to date by; BMW Mainline & Bavarian Specialties (records
available)
Available for inspection (Phila. PA 19106)
KBB private sale value $10,745
Norman Lieberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] '97 528 in philly
If attached photos don't arrive contact me and I will send privately.
[Attachment of type application/octet-stream removed.]
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