The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 665 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: How to retain brake heat Re: How to retain brake heat Re: e90 - new oil program Re: e90 - new oil program Re: Cam Posistion Sensor going bad LSD Diff ID Re: LSD Diff ID Re: LSD Diff ID Re: LSD Diff ID Re: LSD Diff ID p/n request Re: p/n request Re: p/n request [OT] looking for Ford info Re: [OT] looking for Ford info
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 19 May 2005 19:37:09 -0000 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: "NeilMaller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: How to retain brake heat Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wrap them with copper wire and glue big magnets to the spokes on your wheels. The faster you drive, the more electricity you'll generate Should heat up nicely, especially at high speed - when you need it most! ----- Original Message ----- From: Gerry Low [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Neil Maller [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Sent: 5/19/05 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [UUC] How to retain brake heat > Neil, > You will need a very long extension cord. > Gerry > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil Maller > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 11:19 AM > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > Subject: Re: [UUC] How to retain brake heat > > > Way too low tech. I'm holding out for the electrically heated version. > > Neil > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.12 - Release Date: 5/17/2005 > > > 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, 19 May 2005 16:01:38 -0400 From: Chris Turrisi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: How to retain brake heat Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Which would make enough power to run two large fans to cool the brakes rotors....we are only trying to heat the calipers right (tongue-in-cheek)? Chris At 07:37 PM 5/19/2005 +0000, you wrote: >Wrap them with copper wire and glue big magnets to the spokes on your >wheels. The faster you drive, the more electricity you'll >generate Should heat up nicely, especially at high speed - when you need >it most! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 19:06:53 -0400 From: Phil Marx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: e90 - new oil program Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There was nothing wrong with the old system! In the '80s, BMW used a dipstick and an oil level warning system as part of the check panel. The light would come on like clockwork as the oil level approached the low mark and it would be accurate with the engine off or running. Served the purpose of saving the butts (and the warranty headaches!) of a negligent owner as well as allowing the conscientious to check their level manually. All three of my 535s are still working perfectly with 200k, 190k, and 245k on them. Progress? Humph! -Phil ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 16:25:01 -0700 From: JKerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Phil Marx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: e90 - new oil program Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sounds like one of the first aftermarket, or possibly UUC products for the E90 might be an oil dipstick conversion. Remember when part of learning to drive was learning to check the oil every time you filled up the tank? Maybe BMW's engineers decided that all those rubber bands and paper clips in the valvetrain would last longer with an accumulation of crud on them. LOL. Barry Phil Marx wrote: > There was nothing wrong with the old system! In the '80s, BMW used a > dipstick and an oil level warning system as part of the check panel. > The light would come on like clockwork as the oil level approached the > low mark and it would be accurate with the engine off or running. > Served the purpose of saving the butts (and the warranty headaches!) > of a negligent owner as well as allowing the conscientious to check > their level manually. All three of my 535s are still working perfectly > with 200k, 190k, and 245k on them. Progress? Humph! -Phil ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 19:25:50 -0500 From: "Roy T. Collins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Cam Posistion Sensor going bad Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> As for installing it it takes about 30 minutes and it is very easy. I did it about a year ago. I think the sensor cost me $100 but I could be wrong. Just check online for the prices and/or part numbers or call a dealer. Anyway it is very easy. The connector is under the intake but I didnt have a problem getting to it. Follow the wire to the connector and unclip it. Just dont let go of the other end once you get the old sensor disconnected and then is wont be a problem at all. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Maverick Sent: Tue 5/17/2005 2:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] Cam Posistion Sensor going bad Well, I finally bit the bullet and bought the AutoEnginuity ODBII hardware/software for my laptop. I checked my 96 ti Sport and it says I have a problem with the Cam position Sensor. I knew something was up when it kept throwing CEL's and then they would go away and come back the next day. Also, it seems to have a a bouncy idle at times and sometimes after having been at speed and stop at a light, it seems to be idling fine, but just as soon as that clutch touches it will act like it has no power and stalls...like it is idling, but not making any power. What is the latest word on price and part number for this little charmer. Also, if I remember correctly it is easy to get to, but the connector isn't...something about having to remove the upper intake??? Any and all feedback would be appreciated, as I may try to do this myself if my back holds out. thanks, David in Richmond, VA 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 [Attachment of type application/ms-tnef removed.] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 22:28:55 -0500 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: LSD Diff ID Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So at the risk of asking the same question for the millionth time... How do I tell if the car I'm taking apart at the junkyard has an LSD? It's a 95 325i with ASC and prem pkg but doesn't seem to have cold weather pkg. There is a filthy Al tag hanging off the back of the diff... Does this have the info I'm looking for? I turn the driveshaft and both wheels turn same direction but I wanna be sure... I am putting a 92 325is together for club/grassroots/cheapass racing and I would like an LSD... My mechanic/friend continue to argue over the fact that e36 is's came with LSD's by default, just like the e30's did, but I argue that the LSD must be orderded seperatley or as part of a package... Additionally, weren't the springs used on the coupes shorter than the sedans? Thanks!! PS, anyone lookin for used e36 parts, this 95 white over dove gray 325i is like a little gold mine!! Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 21:10:02 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: LSD Diff ID Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> you can tell your mechanic friend my old 93 325is had an open diff ;-) Marco -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Garnier Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 8:29 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] LSD Diff ID So at the risk of asking the same question for the millionth time... How do I tell if the car I'm taking apart at the junkyard has an LSD? It's a 95 325i with ASC and prem pkg but doesn't seem to have cold weather pkg. There is a filthy Al tag hanging off the back of the diff... Does this have the info I'm looking for? I turn the driveshaft and both wheels turn same direction but I wanna be sure... I am putting a 92 325is together for club/grassroots/cheapass racing and I would like an LSD... My mechanic/friend continue to argue over the fact that e36 is's came with LSD's by default, just like the e30's did, but I argue that the LSD must be orderded seperatley or as part of a package... Additionally, weren't the springs used on the coupes shorter than the sedans? Thanks!! PS, anyone lookin for used e36 parts, this 95 white over dove gray 325i is like a little gold mine!! Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr 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, 20 May 2005 00:17:18 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: LSD Diff ID Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> As well as my E30 318is (it did anyway, I swapped in a 4.10 small case LSD). You can tell a LSD as both output shafts will turn in the same direction when you turn the input shaft. Also, they typically have an "S" painted on the case along with an "S" in the metal tag along with the gear ratio (i.e., 3.73, 4.10, etc.). Now, judging its condition is another story... Rich 95 M3 - came with a medium case 3.15 lsd 90 325is - came with a medium case 3.73 lsd 91 318is - came with a small case 4.10 open diff, now it has limited slip > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Marco Romani > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 12:10 AM > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > Subject: Re: [UUC] LSD Diff ID > > > you can tell your mechanic friend my old 93 325is had an open diff ;-) > > Marco ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 21:22:19 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: LSD Diff ID Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On May 19, 2005, at 9:10 PM, Marco Romani wrote: > you can tell your mechanic friend my old 93 325is had an open diff ;-) My '94 had ASC, so it therefore also had an open diff. Sucked. I put a limited-slip in, but kept the ASC. :) - Mark ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 00:43:32 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: LSD Diff ID Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> By default, BMW deleted the LSD on any car equipped with any form of traction control. M cars from 1996 were an exception. As Rich has already stated, look for a large S, usually in a square, stamped to the bottom of the housing. Also, clean off that tag and look for the S3.15 or S3.91, depending on 5spd or auto. Finally, car in neutral, turn one wheel, other wheel turns the same way, it's LSD. Other wheel doesn't turn, or turns in opposite direction, it's open. Car in gear, one wheel on the ground, other wheel doesn't turn, it's LSD. Other wheel does turn, it's open, or a shot LSD. Brett Anderson KMS www.bmwdiffs.com > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Garnier > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 11:29 PM > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [UUC] LSD Diff ID > > > So at the risk of asking the same question for the millionth time... > > How do I tell if the car I'm taking apart at the junkyard has an LSD? > It's a 95 325i with ASC and prem pkg but doesn't seem to have cold weather > pkg. > There is a filthy Al tag hanging off the back of the diff... Does > this have > the info I'm looking for? > I turn the driveshaft and both wheels turn same direction but I wanna be > sure... > I am putting a 92 325is together for club/grassroots/cheapass racing and I > would like an LSD... > My mechanic/friend continue to argue over the fact that e36 is's came with > LSD's by default, just like the e30's did, but I argue that the > LSD must be > orderded seperatley or as part of a package... > Additionally, weren't the springs used on the coupes shorter than the > sedans? > > Thanks!! > > PS, anyone lookin for used e36 parts, this 95 white over dove gray 325i is > like a little gold mine!! > > > Paul A. Garnier > Systems Integration > FastNetworking > 281-827-0725 cell/pgr > > > > 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, 19 May 2005 21:55:47 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: p/n request Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I give up. Does anyone know what the p/n is for the grommet for the battery cable used to protect the cable as it passes through the firewall in an E36? I've spent an hour looking for it in the ETK. thanks Marco ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 01:01:57 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: p/n request Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It's a part of the cable. Go buy a $3 pack of generic grommets. Brett > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Marco Romani > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 12:56 AM > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > Subject: [UUC] p/n request > > > I give up. Does anyone know what the p/n is for the grommet for > the battery > cable used to protect the cable as it passes through the firewall > in an E36? > > I've spent an hour looking for it in the ETK. > > thanks > > Marco > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 22:08:42 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: p/n request Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> but of course ;-) I tried that. At least around here I haven't been able to find anywhere that have grommets that big. It's a big hole. thanks, M -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of KMS- Brett Anderson Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 10:02 PM To: UUC Digest Subject: Re: [UUC] p/n request It's a part of the cable. Go buy a $3 pack of generic grommets. Brett > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Marco Romani > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 12:56 AM > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > Subject: [UUC] p/n request > > > I give up. Does anyone know what the p/n is for the grommet for > the battery > cable used to protect the cable as it passes through the firewall > in an E36? > > I've spent an hour looking for it in the ETK. > > thanks > > Marco > 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, 20 May 2005 10:53:39 -0500 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: [OT] looking for Ford info Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My nephew is working on a '93 Lincoln Mark VIII which has the 4.6 dual overhead cam engine. He would like to replace the timing chains (he's already replacing the valve cover gaskets and injectors). The shop manual is not helpful in explaining procedures. My knowledge is near non-existant for his engine. I am aware that BMW's dual overhead cam engines require special tools when replacing timing chains (OBMWC). Can anybody tell me something about the Ford engine or where to get a good 'how to' book (already checked Bentley; not sure about Haynes)? TIA Clarence West Bend, WI ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 09:14:29 -0700 (PDT) From: P Kroon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: [OT] looking for Ford info Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Clarence: How many miles are on it and is there anything wrong with the current timing chain? I've never heard of anyone replacing the timing chains on the 4.6 DOHC. I had over 130k on my 98 Cobra (same basic engine). I do not believe that there are any special tools needed though. -Paul 96 328i 03 G35 98 Panoz AIV --- Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My nephew is working on a '93 Lincoln Mark VIII > which has the 4.6 dual > overhead cam engine. He would like to replace the > timing chains (he's > already replacing the valve cover gaskets and > injectors). > > The shop manual is not helpful in explaining > procedures. > > My knowledge is near non-existant for his engine. I > am aware that BMW's > dual overhead cam engines require special tools when > replacing timing > chains (OBMWC). > > Can anybody tell me something about the Ford engine > or where to get a > good 'how to' book (already checked Bentley; not > sure about Haynes)? > > TIA > > Clarence > West Bend, WI > 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 > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
