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://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: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 08:38:56 -0600 From: Bill Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Uucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, Sixer Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: BMW M3 nurnbergring lap Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the most amazing video of BMW auto activity on the Nurnbergring track http://files.ww.com/files/15241.html follow the right click instructions for a download, which might seem choppy and take a while, but it's worth watching / listening as it is smooth after downloaded Beepee -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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. They manage to get most of the cell pack under the seats, and it doesn't lose the back seat in the process. http://www.acpropulsion.com/ebox/index.php John. -- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:02:04 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUCGarage] Re: Getcha electric Mini while they're hot Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The curb weight for a standard Scion is 3020 lbs, when they are done with it for $55,000, it weighs exactly the same. Although the aero numbers are bad for an E30, they can't be worse than a Scion xB box. So, if BMW buys 500 units and only leases them out for a year, what are they going to do with them at the end of the lease? They are only getting $10K from the lessees, leaving BMW with $40K or so invested in each unit. Since some of them are going to the NY/NJ area, some of them are bound to get stolen. Maybe I should wait for the parts to show up on eBay? Ed Donna Seeley wrote: I found 2400# for a 1st-gen modern Mini non-S. The 2nd-gen is a couple of inches longer wider and probably weighs more. Donna On Nov 25, 2008, at 3:13 PM, Ed MacVaugh wrote: They are very expensive, when I contacted them to see about converting my project E30, the price for the electronics and motor and cooling was $25K *plus* the batteries. They suggested I wait until a bigger contract came in and try to piggyback on it, so now might be the time. Wonder how the weight of an E30 coupe compares to a mini? Ed John Miller wrote: Jonathan Brush wrote: http://www.miniusa.com/?eid=188tid=651deepLink=/learn/minimalism/MINIE-mpid=51003186 So what we've got here is a BMW-backed program for EV conversion of 500 Minis using the AC Propulsion AC150 motor/controller, etc. On one hand, I'm happy to see them doing this, the AC Propulsion stuff is impressive hardware but quite pricey and BMW's 500 units is just about as many power sets as AC Propulsion's sold in the past half-dozen years total. On the other, as seen by the loss of the back seat the Mini is a bit heavy and a bit short on interior volume and as such is less than an optimal EV conversion 'glider'. AC Propulsion has been around forever, doing prototypes and a few conversions, not exactly making the big splash of, say, a Tesla (which, having thrown out the folks who knew what they were doing, is now laboring directly under the yoke of Elon Musk's executive project management skills.) For a couple years they've been doing a dribble of Scion xB conversions using the same powertrain. They manage to get most of the cell pack under the seats, and it doesn't lose the back seat in the process. http://www.acpropulsion.com/ebox/index.php John. 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.10/1811 - Release Date: 11/25/2008 8:29 AM -- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:22:52 -0800 From: Bob Sutterfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Getcha electric Mini while they're hot Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My mother, who thinks MINIs are cute and wants me to get one, sent me a story about this, clipped from the Kansas City newspaper. She was pretty excited because the story said they'd be available in California. Alas, I pointed out the field test is limited to Southern California, which is practically a different Republic from where we live. -- Bob Sutterfield Saratoga, Northern California -- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:55:33 -0800 From: Donna Seeley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Digest UUCDigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Getcha electric Mini while they're hot Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LOL! That's when I stopped reading. Donna Sonoma, Northern California On Nov 25, 2008, at 4:22 PM, Bob Sutterfield wrote: My mother, who thinks MINIs are cute and wants me to get one, sent me a story about this, clipped from the Kansas City newspaper. She was pretty excited because the story said they'd be available in California. Alas, I pointed out the field test is limited to Southern California, which is practically a different Republic from where we live. -- Bob Sutterfield Saratoga, Northern California Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/ bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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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 -- Brett Anderson KMS - Koala Motorsport LLC (440) 564 7574 www.koalamotorsport.com www.bmwdiffs.com 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty OH 44072 (Cleveland Area) -- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:59:08 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36M3 Brake light switch Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow , Brett I now ken the Zen of the brake light switch.. I'll go ahead and replace it. Thanks Brett and all for your inputs. -Kevin --- TSMC PROPERTY This email communication (and any attachments) is proprietary information for the sole use of its intended recipient. Any unauthorized review, use or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this email, and then delete this email and any copies of it immediately. Thank you. --- -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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-- but theyâre not out-- some minutes later, the tail light problem display goes back out, and everything is fine. I mention the xenon tailight incidents here only because they are of a similar nature --seldom, random -- o! ccurrence as the ignition problem. Perhaps, poltergeists?? Call Ghost Busters?? Thanks for any replies, insightful or otherwise. Aside from this (exceedingly small, occasional) aggravation it is a car I find difficult to drive without exhibiting a huge, constant smile of glee -- what a gas --(oops -- word choice). Regards, Michael Austin, North Granby, CT -- Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 22:24:07 -0400 From: KMS - Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: troubleshoot Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is the scenario when the car is parked, prior to this happening? Could it be car wash syndrome. The most obvious way to explain this, and the reason it has this name, is; you back the car out of the garage to wash it. Shut it off, wash it, pull it right back into the garage. Next morning, try to go to work, car won't start. It's flooded out. It would fit your symptom of fast cranking, which would require lowered compression. If the cylinder is flooded, it washes the oil from the cylinder wall, causing the rings to lose their seal and the cylinder to lose compression. Brett Anderson KMS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, All -- Wanted --keen insights from major domo, brilliant troubleshooting superstars! Whew -- that should have gotten everyoneâs attention. If so, let me continue. 2001 325i 5 speed sedan, 118,000 miles - never garaged (Iâll change that last if I ever post that Iâm selling it) JUST KIDDING -- New England climate -- perhaps two or three times a year for the past several years, I have encountered the following wheen attempting to start in the MORNING -- (seems it might tend to be after car has sat idle for a few days, but canât swear to that) -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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://www.uucmotorwerks.com -- Help me support the fight against breast cancer http://08.the3day.org/goto/kathylyle Brett Anderson KMS - Koala Motorsport LLC (440) 564 7574 www.koalamotorsport.com www.bmwdiffs.com 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty OH 44072 (Cleveland Area) -- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:08:32 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 Motor mounts replacement Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The lad is running into problems getting the new motor mount (driver's side) off of the 328. (He's putting in new). Any tricks or instructions on getting this done? Turbo and exhuast are now on. Thanks, Kevin --- TSMC PROPERTY This email communication (and any attachments) is proprietary information for the sole use of its intended recipient. Any unauthorized review, use or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this email, and then delete this email and any copies of it immediately. Thank you. --- -- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:29:53 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 Motor mounts replacement Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] any detail on what the problems are would help. last few times i have done this it has been pretty simple. remove top and bottom nuts, raise engine a little, pull out mount. if engine doesn't go up high enough, lower front subframe. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The lad is running into problems getting the new motor mount (driver's side) off of the 328. (He's putting in new). Any tricks or instructions on getting this done? Turbo and exhuast are now on. Thanks, Kevin --- TSMC PROPERTY This email communication (and any attachments) is proprietary information for the sole use of its intended recipient. Any unauthorized review, use or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this email, and then delete this email and any copies of it immediately. Thank you. --- 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, 11 Apr 2008 17:19:53 -0400 From: KMS - Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 Motor mounts replacement Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Undo nuts, raise engine, remove mount? Brett Anderson KMS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The lad is running into problems getting the new motor mount (driver's side) off of the 328. (He's putting in new). Any tricks or instructions on getting this done? Turbo and exhuast are now on. Thanks, Kevin -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] First off, I should mention that NO street pad is going to be worthwhile on the track, none, nada, not gonna happen. The track pad I like the best is the Porterfield R4 - NOT the R4s. The R4s is a STREET PAD and will crumble to dust under track conditions. The R4 sucks on the street. It squeals like a city bus and barely stops the car when cold. And by cold, I mean less than a few hundred degrees or so. Street pads never get that hot under normal city driving. On the track, they take about a lap to warm up, and after that it feels like you have hit a brick wall when you brake. They also become quiet when they get hot. For the street, I have taken a liking to Centric pads. Centric is the parent company to Stoptech. These pads are very smooth, progressive, and ~95% dustless. I tried Axxis on my wife's 540 for a while and neither she or I liked them. They are pretty clean, but they have far too much initial bite making smooth braking impossible. My recommendation is Centric for the street, and Porterfield R4 for the track. Obviously, when you change from street to track pads for a track school, you need to clean the street pad deposits off the rotors. If you don't do that, you will get all kinds of 'pad poop' deposited on the rotors which will lead to extreme steering wheel shudder under heavy braking. I have had great results using a Flex-Hone to clean the rotors. Google it. Flex-Hone the rotors when you change back to your street pads also. Cheers Steve Albrecht '98 540iA '00 540i/6 '02 R1150RT - The Real BMW -- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:59:52 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Pads for the street Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mar 21, 2008, at 8:55 PM, Steve Albrecht wrote: First off, I should mention that NO street pad is going to be worthwhile on the track, none, nada, not gonna happen. Steve's comments are dead-on with one caveat: driver skill level. If you're a beginning track driver, the stock pads are fine. Once you're a high-C/low-B (in BMW CCA-speak), you're in need of something a bit more aggressive. Learning to brake correctly helps, but it just forestalls the day a bit ... I have not tried the R4's (like I said, more of a Hawk man myself), but Steve is not alone in being a fan. - Mark - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out my JustRacing homepage at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar -- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:06:13 -0700 From: Bob Sutterfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Pads for the street Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Steve Albrecht wrote: My recommendation is Centric for the street, and Porterfield R4 for the track. Obviously, when you change from street to track pads for a track school, you need to clean the street pad deposits off the rotors... Flex-Hone the rotors when you change back to your street pads also. For a season or two I used R4 on the track and R4S for street and autox. They seem to leave compatible (or at least interoperable) pad deposits, reducing chores on Sunday evening in the paddock. Then I bought a crate of Scott Blazey's leftover E36M3 racing pads, which fit in the E34 540i calipers I put on our E28 535iS. PF90 in front and R4 in back seemed to be a nicely balanced setup. -- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:26:52 -0400 From: Cledus Snow [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: e36 318is Fuel Filter mount Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gruppe, Changed the fuel filter on my e36 318iS (08/92) today and ran into an issue. PO had removed the mounting bracket and installed a universal filter tie wrapping it all together. I get irritated when things are rigged but in the land of the $1000 BMW these things are common. ETK is not too clear on which parts are needs (there is nothing there at all now, just the bracket which is welded to the car, patiently awaiting it's mate). See hier on the ETK: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BE53mospid=47480btnr=13_0362hg=13fg=10 Looks like I need parts 2,3, 4 or parts 12,13, 14 or both? Anyone know? TIA, Jim Laing 92 318iS 86 325eS 84 318i EVO II sigs are sillyg -- Less brakes, more accelerator - J.M. Fangio -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:04:40 -0500 From: Derian, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'UUC Digest' bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: more E39 woes Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] One could buy a Ford, they burn all by themselves. Gary Derian Oh yeah. Funny but I also wanted to set fire to my 540. :-) The shop I took it to around here (Ann Arbor, MI) was sorta clueless so I talked to Brett and brought him my car. A bit of an ordeal as I don't own a trailer or tow vehicle but all was well after he replaced the ign. switch. Thanks Brett. Car shifts much better with the Swepco gear oil change also. Carlos 98 M3 97 540i/6 -- Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:00:50 -0500 From: Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Scratches in Paint Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have some scratches in my white E36 paint that are just deep enough that they discolor a bit and don't buff clean with the quarterly paint clean and wax. I was wondering if anything over-the-counter actually did a good job of removing superficial discoloration and filling them in. There was a kit at the dealer that started me wondering, though I always assumed it required professional help. Thanks, Marc Plante E36 M3/4/5 Vienna, VA -- Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:33:52 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], BMWUUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Internet Web Site Photo Hosting Service NEeded Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Folks, I want to list a car for sale today and post pictures and some text on the internet somewhere that I can direct potential buyers to to make pictures and data available to them. Anyone have a favorite? Cheap is nice, free is even better :-) High bandwidth with no glitches at a reasonable cost is best! TIA, Ed -- Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:55:15 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Internet Web Site Photo Hosting Service NEeded Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Feb 29, 2008, at 9:33 PM, Ed MacVaugh wrote: Folks, I want to list a car for sale today and post pictures and some text on the internet somewhere that I can direct potential buyers to to make pictures and data available to them. Anyone have a favorite? Cheap is nice, free is even better :-) High bandwidth with no glitches at a reasonable cost is best! http://www.justracing.com/classifieds You can place bigger images in the JustRacing.com Galleries, too. Free. High bandwidth. - Mark - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out my JustRacing homepage at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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..they say they are in 'North Atlanta' fwiw. Anyone have any recommendations? This is for a Toyota if it matters. Crash repair at Geico's expense. -- Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 18:58:33 -0800 From: Dave Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Looking for a good body shop in Atlanta GA Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tuesday 01 January 2008 5:53:53 pm Ed MacVaugh wrote: Any appliance repair shop? Just kidding . . . sort of If its not a BMW its crap I guess...but people still drive them and still look for a decent body shop to repair them from time to time Dave -- Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 08:38:52 -0600 From: Alex Cagann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'UUC Digest' bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: 97 Z3 heat issue Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My wife has a 97 Z3 2.8 5 speed and we are having trouble with the heater staying warm in the car. Whenever the engine is revved up above idle, the heat will kick on, when you stop at a light and idle the engine, the heat goes to cold. I'm having thoughts of the thermostat being the culprit, but the gauge stays right in the middle, and again...this only happens at idle. Any ideas on this? The car only has 40k miles, so I wouldn't think it would be something like a heater core. Alex Cagann -- Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:39:31 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: 97 Z3 heat issue Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Classic heater control valve diaphragm rupture. Ed Alex Cagann wrote: My wife has a 97 Z3 2.8 5 speed and we are having trouble with the heater staying warm in the car. Whenever the engine is revved up above idle, the heat will kick on, when you stop at a light and idle the engine, the heat goes to cold. I'm having thoughts of the thermostat being the culprit, but the gauge stays right in the middle, and again...this only happens at idle. Any ideas on this? The car only has 40k miles, so I wouldn't think it would be something like a heater core. Alex Cagann -- Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 10:18:45 -0500 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Alex Cagann [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'UUC Digest' bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: 97 Z3 heat issue Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] There should be an electric water pump to boost flow to the heater at low engine speed. Gary Derian My wife has a 97 Z3 2.8 5 speed and we are having trouble with the heater staying warm in the car. Whenever the engine is revved up above idle, the heat will kick on, when you stop at a light and idle the engine, the heat goes to cold. I'm having thoughts of the thermostat being the culprit, but the gauge stays right in the middle, and again...this only happens at idle. Any ideas on this? The car only has 40k miles, so I wouldn't think it would be something like a heater core. Alex Cagann 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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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: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:45:51 -0600 From: Alex Cagann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'UUC Digest' bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: WTB: E36, E46 3er for DD! Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Today I picked up a 97 M3 coupe with 67k miles, red over black, sunroof delete, 5 speed, BBS RS wheels and factory wheels both shod in tires. It is more money, but it would make a fantastic track car or daily driver (VERY clean car)...it is also a 1 owner, all records/books/window sticker/keys car. If he wants to pay some more dough, have him call me. Alex Cagann Symbolic Motors www.symbolicautosales.com 317-716-5172 (cell) 317-464-8202 (fax) Hello again everyone, Well once again after my success with a car purchase my neighbor is eager to purchase one for himself. His budget is about $8k and it needs to be a good, reliable daily driver. Mods are unimportant and would not be of any real value to him. Mods are ok, other than really low/stiff suspension, roll bar, etc but are unimportant. Car needs to be a manual trans, 4 door preferred, 2 door ok. He really doesn't want a 4cyl car so no 318's please. I don't think color is such a big deal but he seems to be turned off by green. ; ) Anyway, if you know of anything, have something to sell, etc please let me know, he's ready to buy right now. He almost bought a '95 M3 but due to the strangest thing I've heard from a bank, it didn't work out. Thanks. Jack Money -- Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:52:12 -0600 From: Bill Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Uucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, Sixer Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 6-series rear seats FS Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pair of black rear seats from a 633 anyone looking ?? $50 is cheap !! Not mine , no affiliation , your tires are flat etc etc .. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/493444298.html Bill Proud -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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-- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:02:48 -0800 (PST) From: Carlos Lopez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Alex Blok [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Garmin GPS Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Alex Blok [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The list price is the same, and the units have the same specs, except that 760 can do 10 routes (680 does none), and can auto-sort multiple destinations. These extra features come at the expense of battery life -- 5 hrs. vs. 7 for the 680. I have a Garmin Nuvi as well but not as fancy as those two. I think I'd go for the one that has the routes feature. The one thing that annoys me is that you can't select your route with mine. For example when I go to Mid-Ohio or Putnam Park from Detroit it wants to take some goofy routes and I can't pre-select the route. My guess is that feature is available on that 760. Other than that I'm pretty happy with mine. As to 5 hours and 7 hours, I wouldn't let that sway my decision. Mine has the 5 hour battery and has had enough juice for trips to Chicago and other places when I'm riding shotgun with someone else. Not sure I see much usage besides in a car or motorcycle though. It's not a mountain hiking type of device. Carlos 98 M3 89 325i FS __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 12:14:10 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Maverick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: OT Tow Beast Mileage Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] It varies here in Virginia and in most places, sometimes on road diesel is higher than premium, sometimes less than regular, usually someplace in the middle. Right now it is higher than premium and off-road I use in my tractor is a bit less than premium due to higher sulpher, thus less processing and less tax. The reason it usually goes up in the late fall and winter is that production is shifted to making No2 fuel oil, which is almost identical to diesel and No1 fuel oil which is basically kerosens and much the same as No1 diesel for cold weather. The supplu and demand thing again really, heating oil versus diesel fuel. Dave in Richmond VA -Original Message- From: Wendall Siemens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 4, 2007 11:50 AM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] OT Tow Beast Mileage Joe Elwell wrote: And can someone explain why diesel, which requires less refining, is so much more than gas?? I'd have to relate it to the supply / demand curve. I was surprised in the states to see that it is always more expensive then gas. In western Canada, it was cheaper then gas during the warm months ($0.85 / liter vs $1.10/ liter) and during winter it reverses ( gas is $0.94 /L and diesel is now over a buck /L). I'll bet every barrel of crude gives off X% gas Y% diesel (+ Z% other) and which ever is in hirer demand drives the price lower on the other. Wendall 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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://www.drscholls.com/warts/index.aspx Ed Gary Derian wrote: The liquid is at rom temperature, it gets cold when it vaporizes. The stuff for warts is LN2 and is way colder, and its cold even in the can. Gary Derian. -- Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:08:34 -0400 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Gum on seat Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yea, probably not. I went to a doc for a plantar's wart on my small toe and he did use LN2. It was the most pain I'd ever felt. Gary Derian The stuff my kids and grandkids use from Dr. Scholls isn't LN2. Wal*Mart isn't selling LN2. http://www.drscholls.com/warts/index.aspx Ed Gary Derian wrote: The liquid is at rom temperature, it gets cold when it vaporizes. The stuff for warts is LN2 and is way colder, and its cold even in the can. Gary Derian. -- Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:53:25 + (UTC) From: Christopher Anrig [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Gum on seat Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The canned air worked like a charm. It got hard enough for me to pick it off with my fingernail and then I cleaned it up w/ some saddle soap. The line, you can't polish a turd, came to mind as I was cleaning up the seat. Thanks for all the brain power. Chris - Start Original Message - Sent: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:08:34 -0400 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Gum on seat Yea, probably not. I went to a doc for a plantar's wart on my small toe and he did use LN2. It was the most pain I'd ever felt. Gary Derian The stuff my kids and grandkids use from Dr. Scholls isn't LN2. Wal*Mart isn't selling LN2. http://www.drscholls.com/warts/index.aspx Ed Gary Derian wrote: The liquid is at rom temperature, it gets cold when it vaporizes. The stuff for warts is LN2 and is way colder, and its cold even in the can. Gary Derian. 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 - End Original Message - -- Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:37:20 -0700 From: John Bolhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Gum on seat Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, Jul 10, 2007 at 02:53:25PM +, Christopher Anrig wrote: The canned air worked like a charm. It got hard enough for me to pick it off with my fingernail and then I cleaned it up w/ some saddle soap. The line, you can't polish a turd, came to mind as I was cleaning up the seat. What else you got stuck on that seat?!? ;-) -- Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2007 20:14:44 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Gum on seat Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Didn't a previous discussion along these lines suggest WD40? -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: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:19:30 + (UTC) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OTAudi Allroad for sale Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those of you that need more room than a BMW can offer (we looked, desperately), but still want a fast car. We're selling our 2002 Audi Allroad. 42,500 mi. Garaged. lived an easy life away from the rigors of mountain conditions it was designed for. CPO factory warranty until 9/2008. asking $23,900. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/car/369496709.html We've moved on to a Honda Minivan (though I'll keep my E36 M3 for a long time). Marc Plante E36 M3/4 79k Vienna, VA -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com -- Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:40:38 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 my new fan lost a blade Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree with John. I'm also curious why you would buy a Genuine BMW part from Pelican. There web site shows it at more than $5 above dealer list price. Brett Anderson KMS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: your fan blade is breaking because the fan clutch is bad. it's over spinning the plastic blades. They don't do well at 6500RPM! __ - Original Message - From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) Found a piece of black plastic laying in my driveway a few weeks ago. I just knew it was off my car... but I couldn't identify it. But I kept it on the table in my garage anyway. manufacturer that is especially good or bad? I don't need these things disintegrating like this. What I have now is from Pelican, 11-52-1-712-058-M9, brand: Genuine BMW. -- Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:23:20 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Goulde [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 my new fan lost a blade Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] No, they're not. As far as I know, they are based on currency conversions of the Euro price, which can be vastly different to the US price. Brett Anderson KMS Michael Goulde wrote: Are the prices listed on the realoem.com http://realoem.com site actual dealer list? I've always wondered about that. It's interesting that Pelican Parts now advertises on that site via google ads. Michael On 7/6/07, *KMS- Brett Anderson* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with John. I'm also curious why you would buy a Genuine BMW part from Pelican. There web site shows it at more than $5 above dealer list price. Brett Anderson KMS -- Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:09:57 -0500 (CDT) From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 grinding noise, VANOS? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Picked up what sounds like a new noise to me. Front of the engine (M52). What I can hear with a stethoscope makes me think this might be the VANOS? Marbles in a coffee can. This is not the factory part; got replaced (LCS in MKE) a few years ago. Eminent doom? Could this be causing my lumpy idle? - Kevin Jay '96 328is, red/tan, 102K, usual HR/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 66K, bone stock -- Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 15:53:10 -0500 (CDT) From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 grinding noise, VANOS? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ...or has perhaps my out-of-balance fan ruined the bearings in my water pump? On Thu, 5 Jul 2007, Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote: Picked up what sounds like a new noise to me. Front of the engine (M52). What I can hear with a stethoscope makes me think this might be the VANOS? Marbles in a coffee can. This is not the factory part; got replaced (LCS in MKE) a few years ago. Eminent doom? Could this be causing my lumpy idle? -- Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 17:13:14 -0500 From: Jamie Howton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 grinding noise, VANOS? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 7/5/07, Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...or has perhaps my out-of-balance fan ruined the bearings in my water pump? That certainly seems logical, it probably wouldn't even take very long to happen. Jamie -- Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:31:39 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: For Gary D. Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://cleveland.craigslist.org/car/363686929.html Brett Anderson KMS -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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of a proper RWD version of a MINI. But it's not... this car is literally based on the E46 platform, so what you're getting is a decent-sized car, not pint-sized at all. Yes, smaller than the E90 for sure (which feels close to an E39 5-series for size!), but nothing like a re-born E30. It's also of significant weight which is why early reports show not dissimilar mpg with an E90 fitted with the same motor. I was thinking about the premium small car market that the 1-series enters, along with players such as the Audi A3 and Mercedes CLK. Until final stats come out, it would not surprise me if the BMW were the largest. - Rob -- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:48:16 -0700 From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: 1-series press leak from UK... Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 11:26 AM 6/28/2007, Gary Derian wrote: I looked up the suspension parts of the 1er on realoem and it is definitely not E46, it is E90 based despite what the article said. Specs are available on www.bmw.de and the 1er is slightly smaller than a 3er. 100mm shorter wheelbase, 260mm shorter and 70mm narrower. Gary Derian In fact, I seem to recall some info early on stating that the E90's chassis/suspension was developed off the E87. Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:42:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Andre Yew [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: 1-series press leak from UK... Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] BMW USA also just released their PR for this: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/28/the-dam-spilith-over-more-on-the-bmw-1-series/ We're going to get the 128i and 135i in spring 2008. No word on prices or weight, but they sure reference the 2002 a lot. --Andre -- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:42:53 + (UTC) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: 1-series weight Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Based on the BMW.de site, empty weight for a 130 is 3245 lbs, so it'll be a bit lighter than an e90, though not quite a 3k lb car. Watching and waiting, Marc Plante E36 M3/4 79k Vienna, VA -- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:10:24 -0400 From: Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: 1-series weight Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yep... and as my good buddy Chris Graff just e-mailed me, here's data for comparison: E46 330i 3285 lbs E46 328i 3256 lbs E36 328is 3230 lbs - Rob - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] 1-series weight Based on the BMW.de site, empty weight for a 130 is 3245 lbs, so it'll be a bit lighter than an e90, though not quite a 3k lb car. Watching and waiting, Marc Plante E36 M3/4 79k Vienna, 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] adhesives So Ebay has cheap lip spoilers and I convinced myself that $25 was a low risk investment. The spoiler is about 2 wide and uses two strips of double sided adhesive tape. This sounds like an opportunity to loose my valuable investment when it debonds at 70 mph. Any suggestions on a suitable supplemental adhesive? Preferably one that requires minimal prep of the paint (sand to bare metal, etc). I could go with mechanical fasteners but the lip is rather thin. Drilling up from under the trunk would require better precision that I have. Fastening from the top looks cheesy? Maybe if the heads were countersunk it wouldn't be so bad. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Roland Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by Green Rating at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini- Cooper S with LSD 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: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:18:50 -0700 From: John Bolhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E28brace yourselves for this one Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, Jun 20, 2007 at 07:55:23AM -0500, Paul Garnier wrote: Spent $50k on an eta?!? (I suppose they are getting popular again now that gas is getting expensive...) Here's a better-looking BMW powered car that gets even better gas mileage: http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/car/355251047.html -- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:42:51 -0700 From: Bob Sutterfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E28brace yourselves for this one Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 6/20/07, John Bolhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Jun 20, 2007 at 07:55:23AM -0500, Paul Garnier wrote: Spent $50k on an eta?!? (I suppose they are getting popular again now that gas is getting expensive...) Here's a better-looking BMW powered car that gets even better gas mileage: http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/car/355251047.html Among BMW-powered vehicles, http://stannerair.hypermart.net/Vixenhome.htm gets worse mileage and probably sucks at autocross but looks a lot better than the show car. -- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:50:17 -0700 From: John Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E28brace yourselves for this one Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHOW-CAR-85-BMW-ONE-OF-A-KIND-MUST-SELL_W0QQi temZ250132008975QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250132008975 Y'know, if one is going to post an eBay link one may as well use the form that actually *fits*: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250132008975 And yeah, that thing is gross. John. -- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:38:11 -0700 From: David Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E28brace yourselves for this one Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wednesday 20 June 2007 6:50:17 am John Miller wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250132008975 And yeah, that thing is gross. Almost as entertaining'magnetic fender vents': http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150133753092 Dave -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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- well maintained with goodies Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Group, I just want to vouch for the condition and excellent maintenance of Andy's car, it will be an awesome car for its new owner. Would also note the car is located in Southern Indiana, about an hour from Indianapolis. Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter --- Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 07:46:36 -0400 From: Andy Messer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Calypso/Royal Red metallic with black interior. 128k miles. Sport Pack with Steptronic, Cold Weather Pack, (upgraded DVD - MKIV) Navigation, Xenons/projector beams, power rear sunshade, side sun shades, integrated/concealed iPod (Dension ICELink), factory rubber floor and trunk mats, plus original carpet mats. Leather is in great shape. Factory forged 18 M Parallels (brand new Goodyear Eagle F1). I installed a custom exhaust to add a subtle, slightly aggressive note. No resonance, have to pay attention to hear it. Best part is that it opened up breathing so the car gets 27mpg @ 72/73 mph! Fanatical maintenance with detailed records available upon request. Transmission fluid (by KMS) and final drive fluid changed at 100k. Engine oil every 7.5k (Mobil 1) all common E38 issues fixed - radiator/surge tank, front bushings, valley gaskets, gauge cluster pixels, rear ball joints. This car is a great cruiser. email for pictures. $17000 Andy --- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ -- Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 16:40:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Phil Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: uuc bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [FS] 01 740i Sport - well maintained with goodies Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have seen and can also vouch for this vehicle - I found the color to be stunning and refreshing in that its not silver or black like all the others. Phil Davis Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ -- Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:57:12 -0700 From: bbarry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [uucdigest] bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 rear shock mount replacements Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The OEM went bad at 50k, the E46 ones I put in are getting cuhklapppity after another 80k, What's a good aftermarket rsm replacement for street and sometimes autocross use? Doing RTABs, brakes, and some misc so I want to do this at the same time. tia, Barry -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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/burned on both the harness side as well as cluster side. The local dealer (Morristown BMW) didn't want to have anything to do with this... (WTF?!) SO, That burned ground wire leads me to believe that the ground that this wire attaches to is lose or corroded or both... Does anyone have any idea where this magical ground connection might be? TIA! -Jason '86 951 Sparky '70 240Z Dusty '03 325xi Daisy '06 Mini CooperS Hello All, I've just had a new issue pop up with the wife's '03 325xi (E46) The right-rear tail-light cluster shorts out for a day or two and then starts working... This is brake light, turn signal, and tail lamp. Knowing that Bavarian Elves have not sneaked into the garage last night to fix this, does the list have a starting point to go searching for this short? Fuse box? known wear area that grounds wires? lose connector somewhere? TIA! -Jason '86 951 Sparky '70 240Z Dusty '03 325xi Daisy '06 Mini CooperS 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.1/778 - Release Date: 4/27/2007 1:39 PM 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 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.1/778 - Release Date: 4/27/2007 1:39 PM -- Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:34:08 -0500 From: Celisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMW bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: List Manager Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry to post this to the list. I need to contact the list manager. I have double emails as my address has changed. Would someone please advise me as who to contact to get this straight. Thanks very much in advance. Celisa -- Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:44:06 -0400 From: Matt Bader [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Celisa' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'BMW' bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: List Manager Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try this, not sure if it is the right one, though. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Celisa Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:34 AM To: BMW Subject: [UUC] List Manager Sorry to post this to the list. I need to contact the list manager. I have double emails as my address has changed. Would someone please advise me as who to contact to get this straight. Thanks very much in advance. Celisa 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: Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:35:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Phil Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E46 Drivers-side rear light cluster issues Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting, how many miles on this car? What area of the country are you in? Has this car ever had any damage in the rear? A dealer doesn't want to mess with it - Why? Did they even talk about what it might cost? IMHO electrical issues are not that difficult - takes logic and common sense, and a qualified technician that can do this. Phil Davis __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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or whatever - what's the effective life of a spare stored under the back of an Explorer ? Ben summer tire in spare well on E34 Gary wrote: More Explorer owners are dying these days when they install a 10+ year old spare on their vehicle that had the original tires, but not the spare, recalled. -- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:49:35 -0400 From: Fuerst, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: 20 year old spare tire Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Same as the effective lifespan of an E30 radiator? 1st -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben Keyes it's also possible that a recall replaced tire is now old enough to have rotted out or whatever - what's the effective life of a spare stored under the back of an Explorer ? -- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:56:37 -0700 (PDT) From: Jake Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: 20 year old spare tire Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good question on spare age. Just recently, for my own peace of mind, I replaced the Michelin Sport that came in the trunk of my 1995 M3 (10/94 production)with a decently treaded Goodyear that saw 20K usage on the car over the last 2 years. The Michelin had only been on the ground once for ~25 miles, but it's a 12 year old tire. Tires 'deteroriate'... Jake Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food Drink QA. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545367 -- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:22:50 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: OT K40 Radar/Laser detector Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For anyone running a K40. My K40 was giving me these tweets (2) every 5 seconds. It turns out that's a failure code for the rear detector. I unhooked and cleaned the connector pins and now all is well. -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: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 11:33:14 -0500 (CDT) From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 M52 valve cover gasket... again... g Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Did the plugs on the E36 this AM (just because it seemed time). Found oil down the #3 hole (not a lot). Geee wiz... I did the valve cover gasket on this car maybe 50K ago, and it's failed again? What's the deal? Gr. Side note: I use NGK BKR6EQUP plugs, and at maybe 60K+ they probably could've gone that much again. Wow, do these babys last. - Kevin Jay '96 328is, red/tan, 99K, usual HR/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 50K, bone stock, currently at mercy of my stealer -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. -- Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:15:43 -0600 From: Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Garage Battery Charger Question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is desulphation a real feature or a marketing manager's dream? Don't all battery chargers desulphate through the very process of charging a battery? I.e., a charged battery's lead plates increase in size as the active material absorbs sulphate from the acid electrolyte during discharge then decrease in size as they give up the sulphate during charging. So what is the battery charger manufacturer claiming that isn't already happening with every battery charger? When a charge can no longer restore the sulphate to the electrolyte your battery is worn out. Side issues: without the sulphate the electrolyte becomes water. Then the battery can freeze (BTDT). Overcharging the electrolyte can generate hydrogen gas and a spark can cause an explosion (BTDT, too). -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 5:34 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Garage Battery Charger Question Ed, I've got an old Sears charger with the analog meters which has been very reliable over the years. In your choices both handle different types of batteries. Desulphation is a key feature. If you ever have a problem I would imagine you could take a trip down to the local Sears and get it taken care of. Don't know if this would apply to Schumacherbeing in Austria/Schweiz and all. -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. 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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starts. It's got a selectable serviceable battery or deep cycle battery charging mode. BTW, your Sears link does not work. - Rob - Original Message Follows - From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] Garage Battery Charger Question I need a new battery charger for my garage as trying to charge a shorted battery seems to have overdone my old one. I have sorta settled on a Schumacher one as it desulphates as well as starts cars. Besides he was a hell of a driver. http://store.schumachermart.com/sc-12000a.html But then, it looks like Sears sells the same thing under their name for substantially less money. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie= Yespid=02871226000cat=Batteries+%26+Chargerssubcat=Batt ery+Chargers+%26+Boostersvertical=AUTOihtoken=1sid=IOx2 0060405x099 - Rob Levinson UUC Motorwerks * 908-874-9092 * http://www.uucmotorwerks.com -- Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 22:07:21 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Garage Battery Charger Question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry, change deep cycle to maintenance free. - Rob - Original Message Follows - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also purchased a cheapie from Autozone. First one failed after a few weeks, replacement seems to be working. This big one is good for jump starts. It's got a selectable serviceable battery or deep cycle battery charging mode. - Rob Levinson UUC Motorwerks * 908-874-9092 * http://www.uucmotorwerks.com -- Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 01:21:54 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Garage Battery Charger Question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Independent BMW techs don't care, they're all millionaires. - Rob - Original Message Follows - From: john grills [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] Garage Battery Charger Question Brett failed to mention the price on this baby...$1450, yikes! John Grills NCC-BMWCCA -Original Message- KMS- Brett Anderson Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 12:26 Personally, I like BMW Part Number 99 00 0 003 944 - Rob Levinson UUC Motorwerks * 908-874-9092 * http://www.uucmotorwerks.com -- Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:29:33 -0500 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: uuc Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Garage Battery Charger Question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Multi. Brett Anderson KMS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Independent BMW techs don't care, they're all millionaires. - Rob - Original Message Follows - From: john grills [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] Garage Battery Charger Question Brett failed to mention the price on this baby...$1450, yikes! John Grills NCC-BMWCCA -Original Message- KMS- Brett Anderson Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 12:26 Personally, I like BMW Part Number 99 00 0 003 944 - Rob Levinson UUC Motorwerks * 908-874-9092 * http://www.uucmotorwerks.com 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: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:54:53 -0500 From: carguy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Uucdigest Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Garage Battery Charger Question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rob, That's from all the money you spent with Brett on the 750 and the M5 wagon Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 '01 740i Sport On Feb 18, 2007, at 1:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Independent BMW techs don't care, they're all millionaires. - Rob - Original Message Follows - From: john grills [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] Garage Battery Charger Question Brett failed to mention the price on this baby...$1450, yikes! John Grills NCC-BMWCCA -Original Message- KMS- Brett Anderson Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 12:26 Personally, I like BMW Part Number 99 00 0 003 944 - Rob Levinson UUC Motorwerks * 908-874-9092 * http://www.uucmotorwerks.com 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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that of what I was paying to AllState). BTW, my P-car (944 Turbo) has a KBB value of $6 (good luck finding a running Turbo for that little!) and its insured for $16,000 (a bit over current prices, but I have a letter from Porsche saying its worth that :) Total insurance for that car is ~$600/yr NJM has great customer service, and actually gives yearly rebates! its the best insurance in this state... the trick is beign able to GET it! (no affiliation, just a happy customer... blah, blah, blah.) Good luck with the M5 sale... HTH -Jason '86 951 Sparky '70 240Z Dusty '97 Contour Bambi '03 325xi Daisy Many are doing the same thing. I believe USAA is now also. Marco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Eck Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 5:12 PM To: Rex Tener Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Agreed Value Insurance (was Re: '88 M5 Conversion for sale) For the record, I switched to Allstate several years ago, and when my policy arrived, it very plainly stated that they would not cover damages occuring from any activity beyond the pit wall of any race track. I don't know whether anyone has challenged this with HPDE damage or not, but the policy spells it out very clearly. Something for track drivers to think about. I'll be changing insurers before I go back on track this summer. Chris Eck On 1/17/07, Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 12:01 PM 1/17/2007, Tom Childers wrote: Hey, thanks Scott. I handle the insurance by letting the insurer cover it as a 528e, then adding coverage to the policy for a specific value. Most insurance companies let you do that. I think I pay about $300 a year for coverage. Hey Tom, Can you tell us who your insurance company is? I currently have our four cars with Allstate and they do not offer agreed value insurance for cars. I have found specialty insurance companies that do offer it, but all of them have driving/mileage restrictions. So, my search (even Google (gasp)) to get our two M cars covered has come up with nothing. Thanks, Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:05:50 -0500 From: Matt Murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Agreed Value Insurance Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The NJ part being the key. They do not insure outside of the state. :^( Matt Murray - Original Message - From: Jason Kay [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't know where you gents live, but here in the home state of UUC (NJ) I have NJManufacturers... they have a clause stating 'no timed events' and have not yet changed that, and my insurance is roughly HALF that of what I was paying to AllState). BTW, my P-car (944 Turbo) has a KBB value of $6 (good luck finding a running Turbo for that little!) and its insured for $16,000 (a bit over current prices, but I have a letter from Porsche saying its worth that :) Total insurance for that car is ~$600/yr NJM has great customer service, and actually gives yearly rebates! its the best insurance in this state... the trick is beign able to GET it! (no affiliation, just a happy customer... blah, blah, blah.) -Jason -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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that the alternative technique -- the analogue of retuning some big-ass magnetron to the appropriate frequency and running it to an even bigger-ass Yagi on a universal servo mount -- is not a particularly good idea, particularly if some bright prosecutor starts invoking Dangerous-To-Vision Laser Radiation (oooh, don¹t'cha love how that word sounds to a judge or jury?) as a public danger. And I do suspect that day will be coming... 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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) From: dinty44 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: e34 Brake Lights failure - all 3 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wondering if the collective wisdom can help: On the way home from work the dash display clued me in on a brake light failure. Upon checking all three brake lights aren't working (left, right, center). Fuses 1 and 15 are fine, I've even switched them. Bulbs are all fine. Thoughts? David 1995 540i Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited (http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited) -- Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:25:09 -0600 From: Clarence [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dinty44 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: e34 Brake Lights failure - all 3 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sounds like the switch. Clarence West Bend, WI dinty44 wrote: Wondering if the collective wisdom can help: On the way home from work the dash display clued me in on a brake light failure. Upon checking all three brake lights aren't working (left, right, center). Fuses 1 and 15 are fine, I've even switched them. Bulbs are all fine. Thoughts? David 1995 540i -- Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 13:26:38 -0600 (CST) From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: misc headliner repair? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd written about this a few days ago (and thanks to those who responded)... but having just attempted a repair that did not go well, I thought I'd ask again. The fabric headliner in my E36 is coming down. At the edges in front, and around the visors. I tried to glue the edges back down using an aerosol glue... but it immediately soaks through the fabric and makes a sticky mess you can't work with. Once the glue sets up a bit it's easier to get the fabric to stay where you want... but still, this is a crap repair... it looks bad, still isn't sticking everywhere I want, and I'm not sure what's going to happen to that glue when the heat of the sun bakes through. Anybody got any better ideas? And is there a glue that comes in a syringe so I can get some behind where the headliner bulges? - Kevin Jay '96 328is, red/tan, 97K, usual HR/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 55K, bone stock -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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) to about $26/litre for the Esso fluid in the 5HP30. The 323 probably uses Texaco, which is about $7/litre. The part number of the required fluid is on a sticker on the trans pan. Brett Anderson KMS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject vehicle: 2000 323CiA - mileage approx. 90,000 A cow-orker had an Inspection II done earlier this week at an independent shop with which I'm not familiar. I told him to expect them to change the transmission and diff lubricants. They changed the diff lube but not the auto trans fluid. I told him the whole story about the lifetime fill, horror stories about the failure of the transmission in our E34 525iA (with only 107K miles), etc. So he called around and found a shop (either the same one or a different one, not sure) that said they could change the lube, but it was $70 a quart and needed something like 8 quarts. Then the tech called the dealer and, according to the cow-orker, found out that BMW no longer recommends the $70/quart stuff, but something in the $5/quart range (probably Dexron?). Being somewhat confused and wanting to do the right thing, the cow-orker asked me what he should do. I'm still telling him to change the fluid. But I have 2 questions: 1. What lube is BMW now recommending for this car? 2. What is the best lube to use if he wants the transmission to last a long time? -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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burned the piston or the valve? Ed -- Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:50:20 -0500 From: Eric Giles [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E30 M20 failure mode Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm no expert, but I had the same leak on my previous '90 325is and drove it like that for a couple of weeks before I replaced it. Car ran just as well as it did previous to the intake leak. I seriously doubt any damage has occured. Eric Giles '88 M3 In exasperation, I pulled off the manifold and found that the gasket was split for the intake manifold at the number six cylinder and the whistle was coming from the manifold to head interface, not the injector to manifold interface. With all this air coming in, what is the likelihood I burned the piston or the valve? Ed 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: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:51:08 -0500 From: Jenny Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E30 M20 failure mode Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hard to say on any given car if there will be damage, but as this #6 gasket issue is a well known phenomenon in the M20 engine, and I haven't heard a bunch of complaints that would indicate others have had additional damage, I'd bet you're gonna be OK. Jenny Morgan On Sep 23, 2006, at 8:39 PM, Ed MacVaugh wrote: In exasperation, I pulled off the manifold and found that the gasket was split for the intake manifold at the number six cylinder and the whistle was coming from the manifold to head interface, not the injector to manifold interface. With all this air coming in, what is the likelihood I burned the piston or the valve? Ed 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: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 22:30:28 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E30 M20 failure mode Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gary, Jenny and Eric, Then reassembly commences! Thanks, Ed Gary Derian wrote: Peak combustion temperatures occur slightly lean of stoichiometric. Going leaner cools things off. The engine runs stoichiometric during everything but WOT so a vacuum leak will not burn stuff. Gary Derian With all this air coming in, what is the likelihood I burned the piston or the valve? Ed -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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to fall into the drum. Now your shoes are free to move without damaging anything else and you can force the drums off. Hope this helps. Brett Anderson KMS Art Ream wrote: Good Morning, I'm attempting (with little success) to remove the rear drums on the E30. Now, following all instructions, I can't see the self adjusting lever through one of the Holes to place the screw driver in there and twist. Supposedly this will allow the drum to come of. Now these things have not been off ever in my opinion and look fused. So some coaxing might be necessary. But first any thoughts on what I should see in that little hole with limited light and the best way to get these off? Of course without destroying anything. Thanks Art '84 E30 318i 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 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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Premium packages, Harman Kardon stereo, leather seats, power moon roof, Xenon headlights, DSC, 4 new Goodyear Eagle F1 tires in the spring, M rims, also 4 Blizzak snow tires rims with one season on them. I've also added a Racing Dynamics Front Stressbar and aFe Magnum Force Cold Air Intake. I have never taken the car to a track. I know it needs new brakes, about 1500 miles left on the current set. I asked a local BMW dealer it would be a $1000 to have them replaced. The only other thing that needs fixing is the sun shade on the moon roof. It has been broken since the day I purchased it. From what I've heard/read this can be long process and thus can be expensive. I don't have the time to fix it myself, nor feel like paying someone else to do it. The moon roof still works. I'm still washing and waxing so I haven't taken any pictures yet. If you'd like to see pictures or have any other questions email me and I'll send you a URL when I do have pictures to share. I can be reached via email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or via phone 585-419-6276. I live outside Rochester, NY. Kelly Blue Book private party value lists the value between $14,755 - $17,450 depending on condition. I figure this car falls somewhere between Good and Fair condition, owing to brakes and sun shade. Though I'll consider any reasonable offer. Regards, Chad -- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:38:46 -0500 From: Robert Blakeney [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E39 Check Engine Light Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm getting an occassional check engine light on my 2000 528iA (build date 7/99) with 62,000 miles. Comes and goes with no apparant pattern. Fault code is P1397 which I believe to be Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1). Is this an actual sensor failure that is easily replaced? Or, does this point to something else in the circuit. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks, Robert -- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:52:56 -0700 From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E39 Check Engine Light Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 01:38 PM 8/23/2006, Robert Blakeney wrote: Sounds to me like the exhaust camshaft sensor. Had one of those on my 01 325i (under warranty), then later the intake one (out-of-warranty), which I replaced myself. I believe it's in the same location on your M52TU as it is on my M54; at the left front corner of the head. IIRC the part is $75-100, and you need a 5mm allen wrench to do the job. I'm getting an occassional check engine light on my 2000 528iA (build date 7/99) with 62,000 miles. Comes and goes with no apparant pattern. Fault code is P1397 which I believe to be Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1). Is this an actual sensor failure that is easily replaced? Or, does this point to something else in the circuit. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks, Robert 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: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:23:06 -0500 From: Dave Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 Fan Speed Low Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 99M3 - I've noticed that occasionally the blower (HVAC) fan won't go full speed. Everything else is normal. After a while it speeds up. I'm not all that familiar with the automatic climate systems - is there still a blower resistor pack in there? Normally when they fail you lose the lower speeds, not the high speeds, and anyway this seems to be a more continuously-variable setup. I'm aware of the capacitor fix but the articles I've seen on that refer to that fix as a solution to a different problem. Any other ideas? Thanks Dave Swingle -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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Motorwerks said: Prevalent BS rumor. No BMW supplier makes an almost the same as OE wheel for the aftermarket. A knock-off is a knock-off. Wait, you're saying something I read on the Internet *isn't* true?!?!? Shock :-) Jim Bassett -- Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:47:00 -0500 From: Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: replica LTW wheels -- comments? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want LTW-like wheels. Just lurk and keep your eyes open for a used set of the real thing. They shows up used every few months. I got one in great shape for $800 with useable rubber on it. Marc Plante E36 M3/4 (72k) Vienna, VA - Original Message - From: Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] replica LTW wheels -- comments? Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:16:10 -0400 Prevalent BS rumor. No BMW supplier makes an almost the same as OE wheel for the aftermarket. A knock-off is a knock-off. - Rob - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [UUC] replica LTW wheels -- comments? I've seen posted, though not able to confirm, that these are made in Italy by one of the BMW's OEM wheel suppliers. Anyone know? From time to time used sets of these come up on EBay too, for way less, or including tires. Barry 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, 20 Jul 2006 13:05:39 -0500 From: Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [WOB] Life after gasoline Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] There appears to be life after gasoline. At least for local trips. (250mi). Can't wait to see the price-punchline. http://www.teslamotors.com/performance/specs.php Wonder how BMW is coming along in this area (OBMWC) Marc Plante E36 M3/4 72k White, black recaro SRDs...someone shopping? Vienna, VA -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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need to get two more shorties. Is it possible that I am to use only one, either to or bottom? It would seem that would not support the strut as well, but maybe more than well enough. I would like to chat with anyone who has experience with this issue. I can take some pictures to illustrate if needed. I look forward to and thank you all for any help you can provide. I am anxious to get my suspension installed, as my current struts are failing fast. David Ellsworth in Richmond, VA -- Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:11:40 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: FS E21 320i. 67K miles - 160hp Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2006 19:29:18 -0700 From: Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMW UUC List bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: For Sale: 1996 E36 M3 Exhaust Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My black E36 M3 has been sold and the new owner does not want the stock exhaust. It was approximately 3 years old with 30K miles when it was removed. Pictures can be seen at: http://ninemisfit.com/vehicles/1996_bmw_m3/forsale/exhaust/ An inexpensive upgrade for E36 325i/325is cars. I am asking $100 and SF Bay Area pickup (Los Altos). -- Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:07:54 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 control arm replacement Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Done the job around six times on E30 cars. What are the gotcha's to do this on a 328 E36 sedan? TIS, naturally says outer ball joint to knuckle requires a special tool. On an E30, I use an impact hammer with a pencil tip, aimed downward. Will this work? Inner ball joint is a PITA on an E30, TIS says to simply remove nut and strike with a plastic hammer. Do I believe them? TIA, Ed -- Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 09:29:35 -0500 From: Jamie Howton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 control arm replacement Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Inner ball joint is a PITA on an E30, TIS says to simply remove nut and strike with a plastic hammer. Do I believe them? On my M3 I used a standard pickle fork with a 4lb deadblow hammer. It popped it right off. The plastic hammer might work but I think it would have to be a really big and really heavy one... Regards -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Sudden idle and surge/miss issue P1140 DTC Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, Jun 28, 2006 at 11:06:11PM -0400, Maverick wrote: I did find the problem though. My own foolishness. I have planned on removing the foam sound deadening inside my air box...well it started to remove itself. A bunch of it was piled up against the front grill of the MAF. Reminds me of the time a friend's Volvo had foam problems of the exact same nature. Only this car had a turbo and a longer, floppier intake hose. Upon sufficient throttle application, the hose would collapse from the vacuum and bam, instant power loss. Then you could let off the gas pedal and it would reset. Re-accelerate - gently, gently, up to maybe 1/2 throttle and bam, it would happen again. Very amusing. (and being a Volvo, one needs at least 1/2 throttle to do such mundane things as top 45mph) -- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 10:59:34 -0400 From: Steve Barb Conner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: 99 540iA Service Engine Soon Light Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For over a year I have been trying to figure out how to troubleshoot a Service Engine Soon light that keeps coming and going. The car has 90k miles and I have recently changed all four O2 sensors. The intake manifold gaskets have also recently been changed to fix some leaking. I thought changing the O2 sensors would knock this out, but I still get two codes when reading codes with an Actron OBDII reader. The codes are P0171 - System Too Lean (Bank 1) and P0174 - System Too Lean (Bank 2). Any ideas? Steve Conner Kokomo, IN -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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passages are tiny, while the actual block passage is much larger. Why did they do this? To throttle the coolant flow? Would it improve flow by enlarging the headgasket holes? By the way, the tops of the cylinders and the combustion chambers are surprisingly free of carbon. Credit must go to Chevron and Techcron. Robert Headless 1990 535i 2000 528i -- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:16:53 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E34 M30 Overheating - Part two Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was doing the same job on my 635CSi in the late eighties when I neatly expanded the openings in the gasket to exactly match the profile of the head and block openings. I proudly related this to a representative from BMW Mobile Tradition who was visiting Maximillian Importing Company and he explained that they were made the size in the gasket as necessary to keep the cylinder temperatures consistent from cylinder to cylinder to allow the Motronic to better control emmissions. I would leave them as produced, were I to do the job today. Ed Robert Blakeney wrote: Also, on both the original and the replacement head gasket, some of the holes for the coolant passages are tiny, while the actual block passage is much larger. Why did they do this? To throttle the coolant flow? Would it improve flow by enlarging the headgasket holes? -- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:45:43 -0400 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Robert Blakeney [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E34 M30 Overheating - Part two Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The holes in the head and block are often sized for the convenience of casting. The holes in the gasket are sized to meter water flow. Most of the water should pass through the block to the rear, then up to the head to the front, but a little can pass up in between the cylinders. If you enlarge the holes in the gasket, there will be insufficient water flow to the rear cylinders. Gary Derian Also, on both the original and the replacement head gasket, some of the holes for the coolant passages are tiny, while the actual block passage is much larger. Why did they do this? To throttle the coolant flow? Would it improve flow by enlarging the headgasket holes? By the way, the tops of the cylinders and the combustion chambers are surprisingly free of carbon. Credit must go to Chevron and Techcron. Robert Headless 1990 535i 2000 528i -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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of the Porsche. and BMW. community for over 15 years. You can find Vertex at http://www.vertexauto.com/ Please support Rennlist sponsors - they support us! --- You are currently subscribed to 911 as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 09:37:37 -0400 From: Dennis Liu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: '911/993/996' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Racing' [EMAIL PROTECTED], BMW List bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: All new, perfect Skip Barber racing program... Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] for folks like us. Developed under the supervision of Todd Serota. Check it out! http://www.harrisonvideos.com/vids/banquets2006/rt40plus-4.wmv This is the funniest thing I've seen on the net in awhile. Love, --Dennis -- Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 13:09:42 -0400 From: Dennis Liu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: '911/993/996' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Racing' [EMAIL PROTECTED], BMW List bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: All new, perfect Skip Barber racing program... Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From a hilarious (slightly older) friend of mine: Where do you put the My grandchild is on the honor list bumper sticker? Vty, --Dennis -Original Message- From: Dennis Liu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 9:38 AM To: '911/993/996'; 'Racing'; BMW List (bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com) Subject: All new, perfect Skip Barber racing program... for folks like us. Developed under the supervision of Todd Serota. Check it out! http://www.harrisonvideos.com/vids/banquets2006/rt40plus-4.wmv This is the funniest thing I've seen on the net in awhile. Love, --Dennis -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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the system several times on flat pavement and with the car on ramps. It runs fine with the temp needle in the middle on the way to work, about 12 miles. I get in the car in the evening on the way home and the temp gauge starts a steady hike all the way to red as the engine heats up. turning on the heater and revving the engine quickly brings it back down. As long as the car is moving the temp will hold in the middle, but any stopping starts the temp back up and I have to hit the heater again. Could the impeller on the water pump be spinning on its shaft? Any thoughts, suggestions? I'm stumped. Robert 1990 535i 160,000 miles -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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-0400 From: Stan Jackson Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS: Older Racing Tires Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] More tires for sale. Gotta clear out the Hall. A pair of 225/45-17 BFG G-Force race tires. New old stock, never used. A pair of 245/45-17 BFG G-Force race tires -- heat cycled by Tire Rack, used for one autocross, look essentially unused. Keep in mind these are not fresh tires. $100 for either pair or BO. Still trying to move the autocross tires and the helmet. The terms: Shipping is additional. I accept payment from your checking account through PayPal; or you can mail me a bank check, money order, or personal check. I don't ship until payment clears. I *might* be able to accept a credit card through PayPal -- depends on how long it takes to set up a new account. You pay the credit card fee (3%?). No reasonable offers refused. Stan Jackson Jr. NH -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com -- Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 21:20:04 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: tire size question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wheel size is relatively irrelevant, so long as the wheel isn't larger than the outside of the original tire. . . What matters is the tire's revolutions per mile based upn the outside circumference of the tire. Ed John Peacock wrote: I dont think his speedo is right now if he has 17s on a 97 328. That was not an option that year as far as I know. -- Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 20:14:23 -0400 From: John Peacock [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Howard Kohn [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: tire size question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My tires are as follows, 245-40-17 rear and 225-45-17 on stock M3 rims with M3 suspension on my 99 328iC. Mine does sit a little lower than a stock 328 though. The rears used to rub on speed bumps and the fronts rubbed on hard cornering before the M3 suspension. HTH John - Original Message - From: Howard Kohn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:03 PM Subject: [UUC] tire size question I have 235/40-17 tires on my 1997 328i with standard (not lowered) suspension, and apparantly plenty of room in the wheelwells.Will 235/45-17 tires also fit this vehicle? 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: Wed, 17 May 2006 19:23:32 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [uucdigest] bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: tire size question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've used 235/45 front, 255/40 rear, on a '97 //M3 with pleasing results. Mark's speedo error calculation is correct, about 4% depending on brand. The ride is more insulated from the road. Most of the extra sidewall flex can be dialed out with higher tire pressure. Barry Howard Kohn wrote: I have 235/40-17 tires on my 1997 328i with standard (not lowered) suspension, and apparantly plenty of room in the wheelwells.Will 235/45-17 tires also fit this vehicle? -- Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 16:2:19 From: kelvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: carfax needed Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I'm back! Does anyone have a carfax account? If you do, could you run a VIN for me? I'd gladly paypal you something for your troubles. Thanks! -kelvin -- Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 11:44:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 coupe window glides Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Speakin' of which, I posted about a week ago but no one responded so I'll try again. I'm replacing these plastic window glides in my passenger door soon. Only one was broken, but I figured I'd change all four while I'm in there. Wondering what type of grease I should use, as the old stuff is pretty caked and stiff now, I want to clean it out and regrease everything. Is lithium grease a good choice or perhaps a synthetic Mobil 1 grease? Thanks, Brian 95 M3 --- KMS- Brett Anderson wrote: Part number 51 32 1 938 884, 2 per window. About $4 each. Brett Anderson KMS __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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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] -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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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: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:05:12 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: OT How are our Tennessee brethren doing Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for asking. My family and I are fine. Some of my customers cars and homes were not so lucky, and if you have seen the news, several people north of Nashville lost their lives as a result of the band of wicked tornadoes. Jon __ Jon Siccardi - DM #052 TreehouseRacing.com M50conversion.com 615.333.9118 __ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 12:59 PM Subject: [UUC] OT How are our Tennessee brethren doing How are the UUC Tennessee folks doing? Hopefully OK. -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. 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: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:06:25 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 Intermittent Start Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I forgot to add, I do have the Big Boy clutch stop, but it's down as far as it will go. -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. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 12:21 AM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] E36 M3 removing drive axles Hello Group, How are folks removing and re-installing the splined portion of the half-shafts into the wheel flange/bearing assemblies? I am tearing into the rear suspension to replace all of the bushings and need to fully remove the half-shafts to pull everything apart. Thanks, Matt Weimer '88 325iS '95 M3 -- Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:02:00 -0500 From: Dawes, Chet [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS: e36 M3 seats Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here is a shameless plug for my e36 M3 Vader seat eBay auction. :) Please tell your friends and bid early/often! Bidding opens at only $50. Selling for a good cause: race seats for my track car. :) For sale: e36 BMW M3 sport seats from a ~76k mile '95 M3. Complete front and rear 'Vader' type (NOT luxury package) seats. Color = black, condition = very nice. Please see item description for more detailed information. Feel free to ask questions. Item #8040505354 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1,1item=804 0505354 Cheers, Chet Dawes Note: 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 dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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) bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E34 525iA blower (cont'd) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ok, so after I got the procedure right and fabricated a tool, the blower came out. Turned when motorcycle battery power was applied. Back into the car it goes and voila it ran...for a few days. One morning on the way to work and the unmistakable smell of burning electrics permeates the cabin. I almost waited to see if a fire would erupt to solve the problem for me. But, I can't stand to see anything wasted. Power off and a few days later, out comes the motor again and it still spins. In looking at the Bentley for IHKR I systems, there is a resistor pack and final speed controller (or something along those lines). Do these tend to fry themselves on high mileage cars? Anyone know if they could be bypassed to provide power to the fan, albeit at full high most likely. Either those two or the dash controls? Cheers, Roland -- Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:22:07 -0800 From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Z8 issue...anyone seen this? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 11:45 AM 1/20/2006, Andre Yew wrote: If this is the same car I'm thinking about (blue 323Ci?), didn't it have a strut bar already? I'm tempted to hijack Gary Derian's comment on jackstand safety and testing for this: if you push a car hard enough, you can send it into orbit. If you hit a pothole hard enough, you'll break something. I think Mike Miller needs to find a new soapbox. IIRC there was no strut bar. And that was the first but not last split seam I've seen, and not the first crowning either. Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 19:54:56 -0500 From: Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E39 removing door PANEL Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just wondering how messy it was to get into the door panel...Not take off the door. Interior handle on a friend's E39 broke. I can see the exploded views in the parts listing, but disassembly isn't well documented w/o bently which I don't have for an E39. Yes, I referred him to Don's E39 group. - Original Message - From: Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] E39 removing door Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:33:27 -0500 Is this the same as removing an E36 door. Couple screws bahind the handle? Need to replace broken handle on a 1998 E39. Any gotchas? Need new vapor barrier when you pull the door? Thanks Marc Plante E36 M3/4 Vienna, 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 -- Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 22:25:39 -0500 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: uuc Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E39 removing door PANEL Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Straight forward EXCEPT, there is a screw inside the defrost vent at the leading edge of the door panel. Many a dealer tech ripped out that vent during the learning curve in 1996. Brett Anderson KMS-Koala Motorsport www.bmwdiffs.com (440) 564 7574 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty, OH 44072 (Near Cleveland) Marc Plante wrote: Just wondering how messy it was to get into the door panel...Not take off the door. Interior handle on a friend's E39 broke. I can see the exploded views in the parts listing, but disassembly isn't well documented w/o bently which I don't have for an E39. Yes, I referred him to Don's E39 group. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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@uucdigest.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: gas smell - 95 M3 question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sounds like the connector pin got loose because it overheated and melted the plastic housing. The heating was likely caused by a loose electrical connection on that pin. The melting of the plastic may have made the connection worse, causing more heating. You get the idea. If you repair this, be very sure you fix the electrical connection. Curt Ingraham - Jeff Batt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the replies allI actually found the leak...I removed the fuel pump from the tank last night and found that one of the 4 electrical connectors looks slightly melted (and is brown in color) and the pin connector that is supposed to be molded into the pin hole is actually in there loosely enough to see light (and thus allow gas) through it. It's a little scary that this looks to be burned or melted...but judging from the gas smell issues I've had, I would say it happened at least 6 months...and more likely years...ago (six months was the first time I noticed gas smell - but that was a bad hose clamp). I priced a new pump assy (everything but the pump) and found one for $160...on the other hand, there seems to be enough of the plastic there to easily epoxy the pin permanently into place. Not sure which road I'll take yet...the epoxy seems easy, but things burning in my gas tank is a little disconcerting. Thanks again, Jeff -- Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:43:30 -0500 From: Jamie Howton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Brian Ruiz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 M3 chain noise? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Brian, I replaced my primary timing chain tensioner a couple of years ago and it did away with 90% of the VANOS noise. I replaced the serpentine belt pulleys and tensioners and that did away with the rest of the noise, my engine is quiet and rattle free despite its very hard life during the last couple of years on the track. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL -- Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:19:06 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 door hinge lube Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All four of the doors on my 328i require a large amount of effort to close. I need to lube the hinge pins but can't see how to get grease into the joint. Anyone? TIA Ed -- Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 18:44:36 -0400 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 door hinge lube Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] More likely the door checks need lube. Paint a little grease on the edges, not the top and bottom. Gary Derian All four of the doors on my 328i require a large amount of effort to close. I need to lube the hinge pins but can't see how to get grease into the joint. Anyone? TIA Ed 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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(from about 30 mph in 3rd). It does sound like a patterned noise, so I am thinking it is the primary timing chain. The owner of the shop I had the work done at (Bimmers Clinic in Reseda, CA), whom I am friends with and trust considerably said that he wasn't worried about the noise. I just want a smooth, noise-free engine. The primary tensioner was not changed as part of the service, but I am wondering about the group's thoughts about just changing the tensioner. Would a new tensioner on an old chain cause greater wear and stretching of the chain? Or should I just go ahead with it? From the looks of it, when the valve cover was off, the primary tensioner looks like the old style, not the updated one (p/n 405 081). Thanks, Brian 95 M3 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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are the original crimp-type, remove them and replace them with the screw-type hose clamps. Assuming it is this gasket...does anyone have a part number/name Replacing this is also a good idea. Use this site to look up the part number: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/ Cheers, Jim Bassett 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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Subject: Re: E30 tire question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 4 x 100mm VW wheels are typically hubcentric with a 57.1 mm center bore. Regards, Rich -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Derian Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 10:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; bmw list Subject: Re: [UUC] E30 tire question Does the center hole locate the rim or are you depending on the lug nuts? The center hole needs to locate the rim otherwise it will shake. Gary Derian I have a quick question about some steel rims I picked up for my '87 325i. I got a set of good summer tires on steel rims from a friend who recently sold his Jetta. They are the same pattern (4x100mm), 6 inch wide, 14 inch rims, but they are 38mm offset. If I am not mistaken, the E30 was 35mm offset. This would mean that the tires are about 1/8 inch inboard compared to stock tires. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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she refused to get a mini-van). We're the 2nd owner, 59,800 miles, silver/black, excellent condition inside and out. Options include Sport package (inc. sport seats, M-steering wheel, sport suspension, shadowline sport trim, 17 BBS wheels), Steptronic transmission, heated seats, rain sensing wipers, self-leveling rear suspension, electrochromatic rear view mirror, metallic paint, power moonroof, premium audio system, rear side airbags, compact disc changer, and maybe one or two other options I've forgotten, though no ski sack for some reason. I also have a spare set of wheels with snow tires mounted. All services done and up to date. According to Edmunds.com, the wagon is worth $17,075 on trade-in, $19,183 as a private party sale, and $21,670 if one were to buy from a dealer. The Kelly Blue Book is broader, but the midpoint is close: $16,700, $20,180 and $24,115, respectively. First reasonable offer takes it, or else it gets traded in when I pick up the Truckster. Let me know if you're interested! (and/or if anyone has a good opinion on what it's worth, let me know.) Thanks, --Dennis West of Boston 2000 528iT 1995 740iL 1995 F355 Berlinetta 1995 F355 Challenge 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2006 Nissan Armada tow vehicle and baby schlepper -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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to be sucking air, causing a loss of pressure, I pity the engine... -Tom Ryan Simmons [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/02/05 11:40 PM Problem solved. I recieved the correct gauge from BMP today, installed it and everything is normal. Pressure is a little low, but I attribute it to the oil leak I have at the pan and the fact that I am probably low on oil. Thanks again for the help. Ryan- All engines have an oil pressure relief valve, it is needed for those high rpm winter starts. Some new engines have variable displacement oil pumps but that is another matter. From reading the posts, first make sure the sender matches the gauge, and if possible, connect a mechanical gauge for reference. 30 psi at higher rpm is too low. Gary Derian For your '87 325e, BMW specs 0.5 bar (15 psi) at idle with engine at operating temps and 4.0-6.0 bar (58-87 psi). I can't say for certain whether the E30 has a oil pressure relief valve or not. Regards, Rich 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 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 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: Sat, 03 Sep 2005 09:21:58 -0700 From: Steven Stern [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: e36 fails new smog test Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] So does anyone recommend a good smog test repair shop in the SF Bay area, preferably near Milpitas/Fremont ? As I understand it, most BMW shops are not allowed to do smog repairs once you have failed the test, unless they are also a smog test repair shop. I would hate to have to take it to a dealer... steve At 01:42 PM 9/1/2005 -0400, Alexander Fadeev wrote: Steve, My '95 M3 has been getting closer and closer to low-speed emissions failure thresholds for the last 3 years. This year it was right ON the fail threshold (forgot the exact NOX level). I am blaming it on the dying cat. Getting it hot helps, but can not compensate for inevitable aging. Regarding the knock sensor - do replace it to eliminate the possibility of DME over-compensating for a falsing knock-sensor! HTH, alex f -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steven Stern Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 10:43 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] e36 fails new smog test My 95 M3 recently failed the new CA smog test, it failed the 15mph dyno test with extremely high NO ppm (3250) and high HC (199), as a gross polluter. All other tests passed OK, even the 25 mph dyno. The car has a conforti chip in it. I've had it chipped for ~ 7 yrs and it has passed before with no problems, I always make sure the CAT is really warm! . After it failed I read the computer codes and I saw a 1226 code, check knock sensor. I just had an inspection II today and my shop says they see that timing intervention is active at idle, and timing advance measures 19 degrees, while normal values are 7-18. They found nothing else wrong, they recommended I change gas (from Valero to 76), put the original chip back in, and have it re-tested. Has anyone else had similar problems with the new test ? Do you agree with this advice ? thanks, Steve -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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the oil tested and never had any parameters out of the normal range. I did 5,000 mile oil changes when it was a street car, now it leads a somewhat more abused life on the track I change it about every 1,000 track miles. I had an oil pump nut back off while on track in my 330i with Mobil 1 in it. The car ran for 2-3 minutes with no oil pressure. I put the nut back on and had the oil tested, it showed normal. I did 2,000 mile oil tests for the next 10K miles and everything was normal every time. I use the TWS 10W60 in my M5, but the rate that I add it to the top of the engine means that I probably will never have to do changes (kidding). The car drinks oil at between 500 and 1600 miles per Litre which is still within specs according to BMW. I will use the 10W60 through the end of the CPO warranty, but after that I might try some Mobil 1 cautiously. The last time I bought a case of the 10W60, it was $8.15 per Litre, I am due for another case I'll report back on the price. -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 13:14:28 -0700 From: John Bolhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, Jul 05, 2005 at 11:52:59AM -0700, Brian Ruiz wrote: The film usually shows up only near the bottom of the windshield, close to the defrost vents. Are you sure it's on the inside? If you run the AC through the defrost vents a little, the windshield will condense some water on the outside. -- It is an honor to be Cookie Monster. -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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is so that you dont have weight transfering around the car when you make a hard corner. -You are about to buy a new street car and the salesman asks if you want in automatic or manual, to which you respond they still make automatic transmissions? I thought those were illegal -You only wash your car is to lessen the aerodynamic drag that dirt causes. -when you compare the cost of something to the number of tires you could have bought, you know the exact decimals of each dollar amount. i.e. a $215 mattress is equal to 1.3023... tires ($140 tires) -You wrote a complain letter to Sears when you found out that they no longer offer wedding registery -You know your wife's a racer when she's called you on her cell phone from her car, and interrupts the conversation to tell you that a really clean donor just pulled up to the light beside her, she think it's a '91. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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wouldn't listen to the techs I knew either. I am now a happy camper with the stock 95 M3 bushings. I just thought of a new catchphrase for this: Friends don't let friends install polyurethane bushings 76 2002 95 M3 04 R1150RT Mike -- Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 15:37:07 -0700 From: JKerouac [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Friends don't let friends install polyurethane bushings Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What about Delrin as a bushing material? Barry Mike Katsoris wrote: I can vouch for the opinion that urethane bushing are lousy for street driving Friends don't let friends install polyurethane bushings -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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the SF Bay area up to Lake Tahoe and back. Said trip took place this past weekend, Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon and in the context of chains or cables - a total bust. Weather had lots of snow in weeks leading up to the trip, and last night's news predicted a new additional 4-12 in the Tahoe basin - I got in and out on clear, dry pavement both ways!! Sometimes it IS better to be lucky than good. One recommendation from lessons learned growing up in New Jersey - I threw a small container of sand in the trunk. Since I was parking on the edge of a plowed driveway, all my 4 tires were on about 2 of packed snow that thawed and melted somewhat during the day, and refroze at night. When I tried to drive out, I was unable to get initial traction in either 1st or 2'd gear (traction control was on and my right foot was very gentle) and could feel the rear start to step out to the side. Problem was there was another car on one side and a 5' snow vertical wall snow bank on the other. A hand full of sand in front of each rear tire and the problem went away. Sure beat putting on chains/cables just to get 15' out of the drive! Tires are factory original ContiTouringContact labeled as MS. Some folk have occasionally asked what kind of gas milage to expect from their cars. Using this trip as a data point, here's my experience with a 528i 5 speed: Total miles 558 total gal. 18.5 fuel consumption30.16 mpg If I factor that I bought gas and drove back and forth to work for 4 days before leaving and subtract out the 18 miles at about 17-18 mpg I get in that short stop and go driving, Total miles 540 total gal. 17.5 fuel consumption30.86 mpg I get similar fuel consumption driving from here to LA and back - so things are consistent. This includes some driving around the local Tahoe area. Traffic conditions going and coming were good, and speeds were :-) - if one were staying with the flow of traffic, which was notably over the posted legal limit, one could essentially cruise at 80. Harvey The box said Requires Windows 95, or better. So I bought a Macintosh. I live with fear, death, and evil...but I used to be able to turn it off and use a Mac. Author Unknown Failure is not an option. It comes bundled with your Microsoft product. -- Ferenc Mantfeld -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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cutting them! :-) I've been receiving and reading conflicting advise about reusing the external bumpstops when replacing the stock shocks and springs on my E46 328Ci coupe with Bilstein sport shocks and lowering springs (HR sports). Do I reuse them, or do I leave them out since the shocks have their own (infamous) bumpstops built in? Front and rear, only front, only rear? Perhaps it would have been easier to go with SA Konis in the first place, especially after just reading Carroll Smith's near-diatribe against Bilsteins and high-pressure monotubes in Tune to Win. --Andre -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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PROTECTED] Subject: BMWs in Tahoe Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Harvey wrote: I have a 2000 528i w/stock 225/60 15 all season radials. We are planning a one time trip up to the Sierras in Feb. The rule of thumb is NEVER head up there in the winter w/o chains, even if it looks clear. Having lived in the Bay area since '75, hearing other's experiences every winter, that's a reasonable/ rational concept. Since I try to get up to Tahoe at least 10 times a year I've always had a 4x4 for trips to the snow. Since many friends that live in the city don't have a place to park a 4x4 they will just rent a four wheel drive SUV at San Francisco International Airport for trips to Tahoe. If you factor in the wear and tear on the BMW (500 miles at $0.40 is $200), the cost of chains, and the cost/time to detail the car after you get home it may be cheaper in the end to rent a SUV for a few days. And don't forget the fun factor of spinning donuts in a snow covered parking lot in a rental SUV... priceless Kevin Kelly BMW CCA 50039 -- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 22:39:38 -0800 From: donna seeley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: BMWs in Tahoe Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Q: What's the difference between a Land Rover and a rental car? A: A rental car can go _anywhere_. Donna On 12/28/04 11:19 AM, Kevin Kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip And don't forget the fun factor of spinning donuts in a snow covered parking lot in a rental SUV... priceless Kevin Kelly BMW CCA 50039 -- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 16:18:49 + From: Evan A [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E30 w/snow tires twisting Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try putting the summer tires on on a clear day -- best way to find out if the snow tiress are the problem or not. HTH, Evan _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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] on 12/18/04 5:20 PM, JKerouac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The limits of the adaptive system for the stock MAF can be exceeded by, for instance, a larger HFM tube with higher fuel pressure. The system adapts to the greater airflow and higher fuel pressure to be rich enough at wot, however the CE comes on due to not being able to run _lean enough on part throttle cruising. A side effect of installing the larger HFM tube was that the ICV went hyperactive, shooting the idle way too high immediately on cold start. Problem was the system was now mis-reading as way too lean and shooting extra gas to try to compensate, while it was actually the metering at low airflow that was incorrect for the actual airflow through the tube. To deal with hyperactive ICV sutuations where the problem is the metering (due to larger air tubes or bored out throttles), not the ICV, here's stupid little trick that some of you will laugh at, but is effective in some cases nevertheless: Put a washer with a small inner hole (1/4?) into the inlet hose just before the Idle Control Valve. That will restrict the air flow to the ICV, so that the adaptive system will not pump as much fuel. After a few starts and stalls the adaptive system will lean itself again at idle and the system will now use less fuel while the engine is cold. ymmv, Barry Of course this may also be an illustration of how dicking around with isolated components of an integrated system isn't necessarily a good idea. While it may lack the DIY problem-solving satisfaction that Barry enjoys, I suspect that most people would be much better served by using the appropriate software from Conforti, Dinan or whoever that would fully and properly adjust for the larger HFM and/or throttle body. Neil 96 M3 - Bastard child MB 300E - 235K miles and on its way out 525iT - Looking for a nice example with low miles and all options 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell Mini- Cooper S on order -- Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 15:33:03 -0500 From: Matt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [E30] Airbag steering wheels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What's the verdict on non-airbag BMW M-Technic and the like being fitted to AirBag E30s? I understand that I lose the AB, which is not an issue. I also understand how to disconnect the AB without blowing myself through the back window or throwing a code. There are numerous BMW factory steering wheels on Ebay at any given time and my own stocker is driving me nuts... TIA -Matt 1991 325iX -- Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 15:54:13 -0500 From: Rich Dorffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Matt [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [E30] Airbag steering wheels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a non-airbag steering wheel in my originally airbag equipped E30. What it takes is an additional spacer on the column on top of the steering wheel before the nut in order to tighten it. You can use multiple washers if you wanted or an additional spacer. Others will also tell you that steering column in a non-airbag car is designed to collapse a little differently in the event of a crash compared to an airbag equipped car. Regards, Rich -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Matt Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 3:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] [E30] Airbag steering wheels What's the verdict on non-airbag BMW M-Technic and the like being fitted to AirBag E30s? I understand that I lose the AB, which is not an issue. I also understand how to disconnect the AB without blowing myself through the back window or throwing a code. There are numerous BMW factory steering wheels on Ebay at any given time and my own stocker is driving me nuts... TIA -Matt 1991 325iX -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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... no big deal there, but other dashboard related issues are creeping up. The airbag light is on (fault code checked and it needs a module replaced @ ~$230 + labor.) I've also noticed a sound coming from the dash or firewall area that sounds a lot like an electrical short... a clicking on, off, on, off sort of sound. In the engine bay it sounds like it might be coming from near the brake fluid reservoir. I hear this noise while the car is parked, not running, but the key in the accessory position. No fan running, radio is off Very strange. The car runs fine and was just in the local indie BMW shop for an oil change (and that stupid airbag idiot light.) The mechanics didn't notice any electrical issues, but I might want to have them inspect things when I get that module replaced for the airbag(s). Anyone have an idea what's going on and/or how bad a problem this might be? Thanks Jay Schwegmann 94 325is 95 318i 74 914 2.0 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: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 16:20:45 -0500 From: Donald McMahon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Carfax Help Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Would anyone with Carfax be willing to check this VIN: WBADN5345XGC92650 TIA, Don McMahon [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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pretty simple machines and will last a good long time if proper care is taken of them. Keep fuel filters changed regularly, use a good detergent gas (I used Chevron with the amine detergent) and occasionally I'd through in a bottle of BK44 and every year a bottle of HEET. -Kevin -- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 15:21:31 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Maverick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Good Hose Clamps Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try the dealer, I got a decent assortment from them for a pretty good price. David in Richmond, VA -Original Message- From: Steve Lilley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Oct 27, 2004 5:59 AM To: BMW UUC Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] OT: Good Hose Clamps Sorry if this is a stupid somewhat-off-topic question: can anyone recommend a source for good hose clamps? BMP Design has them on page 110 of their latest catalog, but at about $2 each it'll cost like $50 to get a good selection. They do look good, though. The hose clamps I bought at the corner auto store seem to be much wider than those on all my cars. Regards, Steve 2004 330i 1998 Volvo V70XC 1998 MB E320 Wagon Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] __ 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: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 19:17:22 -0300 From: Roger Langille [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 Cab - Antenna Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Storing my car for the winter and would like to remove the antenna, for a better car cover fit. There's one obvious nut on a support bracket that can be removed, but my guess is there's some other mystery attachment point. Anyone BTDT? Thanks Roger -- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:37:05 -0400 From: KMS - Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 Cab - Antenna Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why not just unscrew the mast? Brett Anderson KMS -Original Message- Storing my car for the winter and would like to remove the antenna, for a better car cover fit. There's one obvious nut on a support bracket that can be removed, but my guess is there's some other mystery attachment point. Anyone BTDT? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 10/12/2004 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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, Rich Dorffer wrote: What makes you think you need to have it rebuilt? l you likely need to do is replace the voltage regulator (i.e., brushes) unless the commutator is really bad or the bearings are shot (not terribly likely in my opinion and experience with E30 alternators). You can get voltage regulators from tons of sources (like the SSF ones), try www.bimmerparts.com. I agree, it probably only needs brushes, but its a simple enough task for me to rebuild it. You can get by with just installing new brushes...but if you have the capability to resurface the commutator then the brushes will last a lot longer. Dave -- Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 10:55:23 -0400 From: JohnGrills\(Home\) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: e30 M3 Oil Cooler hoses Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey all, while doing some routine maintenance I happened to notice that the upper oil cooler hose seems to twist at the fitting, the lower hose does not twist...looks like a pressure leak, anyone know of a 3rd party source for these hoses? I think they are about $150 from the dealer. I've googled to no avail... Thanks, John Grills 88M3 88iX 87iC -- Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 12:00:49 -0400 (EDT) From: Mark Andy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Evolution Discussion [EMAIL PROTECTED], autox mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED], Pittsburgh Autox [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: BMW E36 Dalan receiver brake light adapter for sale Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Howdy, I've got a Dalan hitch receiver and Hoppy brake light adapter for an e36 bmw that I don't need... It was mounted on my '93 325is and I assume it works on any 'non-hatchback' e36. $100 plus shipping from Youngstown, OH if required. Pics at: http://www.maracing.com/bmw_hitch/ Mark -- Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 17:07:42 + From: Gilbert Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: alignment shop in Seattle? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gruppe: Can anyone recommend a good alignment shop in North Seattle? I'll travel to the East side if necessary. TIA. Replys can be sent direct to me. Thank again. Gilbert -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 12:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 318i '84 E30 Vibration on Acceleration Yes, it could be a motor mount or transmission mount problem. On the M20 motor, the passenger side motor mount is notoriously weak. The trans mounts go bad if the rear trans seal is leaking lube on them. On the M20-equipped cars, I've had both mounts fail at different times, but it did not result in a vibration. But since you have the M10, I can't tell you that this is not the case. Alex Cagann mentioned the flex disc, which, along with the driveshaft center support bearing, are common failure items too. But they turn at road speed, and you said your vibration is engine-speed-related. Offhand, I don't know any other common causes of engine speed vibrations. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 20:10:02 -0400 From: Art Ream [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 318i '84 E30 Vibration on Acceleration Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip When I accelerate in any gear there is a significant vibration which is directly proportional to the engine's rpm. Now, when in 5 gear running at around 50-55 mph, this is reduced significantly but the engine is not under load. Now if the speed and engine rpm are increased to running at 60-70 a constant vibration happens. Noisy as all Hell... Could this be engine mounts? Transmission Mounts? I have no idea what to look at first on this one... Thanks in advance for any suggestions and advice. Art Ream '84 BMW 318i E30 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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. The hotel is offering us a FABULOUS package deal with rates that can't be beat. On Friday afternoon, we'll meet up for a group drive up to the hotel, where we arrive in time for a twilight round of golf, a horse ride through the countryside, or time to take advantage of the luxurious Tower Spa. For those of you that can't get away early, you can meet us in time for drinks and then dinner. On Saturday morning, we'll have breakfast at the hotel, then a drive/rally through the White Mountains. Our planned routes take us through a bunch of notches/passes, with lots of elevation changes, twisty mountain roads, and breathtaking scenery. Our lunch is scheduled for the historic Mount Washington Hotel Resort in Bretton Woods. After lunch, for those of you so inclined, the tax-free shopping haven (dozens and dozens of discount and outlet shops) of North Conway is only 25 minutes away. Alternatively, for those of you with more of a competitive edge, we'll head out to Attitash Mountain (weather permitting) for kamikaze competitive alpine slide riding! And maybe some sudden-death, timed miniature adventure golf. We will return via another scenic route to the Mountain View Grand in time for a late afternoon nap or other activities of your choice (spa appointments, croquet, swimming in the Olympic-sized pool, and much more). After a cocktail reception, we'll adjoin for another gourmet meal. On Sunday, after sleeping in, we'll meet for Sunday Brunch. After packing-up and checking-out, we'll have another scenic drive loop that will leave us near the Interstate for the ride home. For more details, check out our event listing: http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/2004/697.asp or contact Denis Liu at [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more Event information please go to http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/ -- Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 21:21:07 -0700 From: Chris Baisley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [E30] Smell of Gasoline When Tank is Full - SOLVED Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scott wins the guess why Chris's car smells like gas when the tank is full competition. The fuel pump gasket is seeping gasoline onto the top of the tank. I am hoping its just the o-ring (I seem to recall there being an o-ring last time I changed one of these pumps) and not a totally rusted-out top-of-tank. Anybody know if the ring is available seperately from the pump. I suppose I should consider changing a pump with 201,000 km on it... who's got the cheapest replacement pumps?? Chris P, all the hoses underneath the plastic cover in the right rear wheel well were in good shape. I removed about 4 lbs of accumulated road grunge too, so this should improve my 0-60 times. Thanks! -- Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 22:34:48 -0600 From: Dave and Peg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'UUC Digest' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 3.73 differential Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I want to put a 3.73 gear in my 95 M3, which I use mainly to get me to the track and to run track events. Is there any stock differential that I could look for that came with a 3.73 that would work in my car. I would have it rebuilt and the Quaiffe added to it, and I have the larger, rear cover with the cooling fins. I would like to not trade in my current diff when I switch, in case I have a failure in the future. Dave Miller 95 M3 -- Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 21:42:47 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 3.73 differential Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Aug 3, 2004, at 9:34 PM, Dave and Peg wrote: I want to put a 3.73 gear in my 95 M3, which I use mainly to get me to the track and to run track events. Is there any stock differential that I could look for that came with a 3.73 that would work in my car. I would have it rebuilt and the Quaiffe added to it, and I have the larger, rear cover with the cooling fins. I would like to not trade in my current diff when I switch, in case I have a failure in the future. You want the 3.73 ringpinion from an E30 325is. You can install that in your BMW medium-size diff using a set of shoulder bolts from PTG. They will sell them to you at $5 each or so. Probably the cheapest thing you can ever get from PTG. - Mark, BTDT E36 325is JP/A5 #117, 3.73 diff - [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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, Looking for real world pricing on '95 M3 and '96 328iS. Cars do not have to be garage queens nor do they need to be heavily modified (or modified at all, for that matter) but I would want one that looks nice and is in good condition mechanically as well, with service records. Especially important would be the metal impeller water pump, good radiator, sound subframe, ah, you know the drill. What can I realistically expect to pay for these cars-cash? Thanks very much, Tom Reynolds Hereford, AZ (soon Sand Springs/near Tulsa, OK) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.721 / Virus Database: 477 - Release Date: 07/16/2004 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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- 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 211 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: M50/S50 Oily Manifold Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) Re: Sachs suspension caliper rebuild questions Re: caliper rebuild questions Re: Conti or Yok's? Anyone Ever Buy From These Companies? exhaust system removal problem? e28 535i Re: exhaust system removal problem? e28 535i -- Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 16:45:13 -0400 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: M50/S50 Oily Manifold Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Crankcase fumes get vented to there so some accumulation is normal. Gary Derian When I removed the throttle body (to access the ICV) on my E30 w/S50 engine, I noticed that the inside of the manifold was lightly oil-covered. Engine uses no oil. Is this normal? Bob Fluharty 87 E30/S50 --idle issues resolving 95 M3 -- For Sale, price lowered! http://home.att.net/~fluhar/m3.htm Cincinnati -- Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 19:24:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Jonathan Brush [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanx, Steve. That sound you hear is more money dropping into the suspension piggy bank. Jon From: Steve Nash [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sachs suspension Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, it is the sporting set that you keep hearing about. It's firm but not harsh. My E30 M3 with a Bilstein/HR setup is harsh in comparison. I have been driving over bumps that I avoid in the M3 just to feel the difference and they get soaked right up. This is how the car should have been from the factory. Also, it is lower but doesn't have that slammed look. It's tasteful looking. This is my wifes car, but I hope she wants to keep the touring. -Steve __ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com/ -- Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 19:26:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Jonathan Brush [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sachs suspension Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanx, Steve. That sound you hear is more money dropping into the suspension piggy bank. Jon PS Sorry for the funky subject on the previous post. It's late.. PPS Steve, where did you source the Sachs?? Jon __ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com/ -- Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 21:14:32 -0700 From: Herman Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: caliper rebuild questions Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Folks: My Ahab-like quest to track down the source of a persistent intermittent front shimmy has lead to a sticky left front caliper as the culprit. So much for my efforts to keep up with routine maintenance...at least I made Hunter Engineering happy. Anyway, it looks like I'm going to have to rebuild the calipers with new seals and guide pin bushings. It appears to be a pretty simple procedure, but I still have a few questions: - Is there reason to spend extra bucks for the BMW dealer rebuild kits instead of the aftermarket kits? (OEM ATE, I assume) I have some other parts to order, so I'm not about to pay the local dealer $30 for two lousy rubber seals, when that will cover the mail order cost of both seal and pin kits. - Is the brake assembly paste essential? Some say that clean brake fluid is sufficient. Any substitutes for the hard-to-fine ATE brake paste? Opinions seem to be mixed about sil-glide. - Lastly, what is the real world practice with regard to greasing the guide pins? The official line is to keep them dry, but I know that many people ignore this. Thx, Herman -- Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 08:33:01 -0400 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: caliper rebuild questions Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Call me Queequeg. Any quality kit is good. Grease IS essential for a long lasting rebuild. I use Dow Corning 111 silicone grease on both the piston and seals, and the guide pins. ATE has a special brake grease that is as good or better. You do not want any brake fluid past the o-ring. Brake fluid absorbs moisture and will corrode the metal parts. Pack a reasonable amount of grease on the outside of the square seal and inside the rubber boot as an additional moisture barrier. Gary Derian Folks: My Ahab-like quest to track down the source of a persistent intermittent front shimmy has lead to a sticky left front caliper as the culprit. So much for my efforts to keep up with routine maintenance...at least I made Hunter Engineering happy. Anyway, it looks like I'm going to have to rebuild the calipers
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the touring. -Steve Jonathan Brush wrote: From: Steve Nash [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Conti or Yok's? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just finished installing the Sach's suspension on my '95 525i and love the feel. SNIP Steve, Care to elaborate on your experience with the Sachs setup? This is the Sachs Sporting Set right? I am still saving up for a new set of springs and shocks for my '92 535i. Not too harsh? (I have never heard a discouraging word about this matched set but it never hurts to ask) Rgds, Jon -- Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 09:14:37 -0300 From: rblangille [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re : Shocks Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the replies. I had assumed shock absorbers were either good or bad. Hadn't realized that their performance slowly but surely deteriorates. Four replacements have been ordered. Roger Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 09:25:53 -0300 From: rblangille [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Shocks Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My '97 328ic has about 90K miles on it - the front and rear shocks are original, do not leak and show no obvious signs of being tired - no bouncing etc. Is there any good reason to replace the shocks, or can I wait for signs of shock failure, and in the meantime apply my $ to those other repairs that invariably arise? Thanks. Roger Langille '97 328ic PEI Canada -- Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 16:24:22 - From: Nancy and Bob Fluharty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMW Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: M50/S50 Oily Manifold Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] When I removed the throttle body (to access the ICV) on my E30 w/S50 engine, I noticed that the inside of the manifold was lightly oil-covered. Engine uses no oil. Is this normal? Bob Fluharty 87 E30/S50 --idle issues resolving 95 M3 -- For Sale, price lowered! http://home.att.net/~fluhar/m3.htm Cincinnati -- Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 13:51:34 -0700 From: Marco Romani [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: M50/S50 Oily Manifold Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] kind of. If you trace the hose from the front of the head on the drivers side you'll find it connects to the TB. I imagine if the motor is getting on in mileage or you spend a lot of time at high rpms you'll pull some oil fumes into the TB and hence into the manifold. By the way if that hose isn't sealing properly it will cause idle problems. Old racers trick is to take that hose and put it into a catch tank. Those oil fumes reduce the effective octane of the fuel. Marco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Nancy and Bob Fluharty Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 9:24 AM To: BMW Digest Subject: [UUC] M50/S50 Oily Manifold When I removed the throttle body (to access the ICV) on my E30 w/S50 engine, I noticed that the inside of the manifold was lightly oil-covered. Engine uses no oil. Is this normal? Bob Fluharty 87 E30/S50 --idle issues resolving 95 M3 -- For Sale, price lowered! http://home.att.net/~fluhar/m3.htm Cincinnati Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] __ 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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/04, Rich Dorffer talked about: I have heard first hand many complaints about the JTD units as basically being crap and people gave them away or threw them in the trash (they may have changed the design since AFAIK). From: Jim Bassett Not to start a whole product debate thread, but I'd be curious as to what the crap problems where. I will concede that I should have used a different term... :-) I also don't want to start a debate (see my paragraph below on my primary point). The issues I recalled when I wrote this post late last night was about the rubber insert wearing out quickly, even more quickly than a stock mount. It didn't seem to matter whether it was the 'his' or the 'her' bushings that originally came with them. Also, I remembered someone having an issue with the studs ripping out which caused the shock tower to be damaged. So, I did some searches on the E36 M3 digest and found a few supporting posts. If anyone is interested, I found six different people that had the issues I mentioned above with the JTD mounts and replaced them with something else (usually GC or OE units). The E36 M3 digests I found were #2987, #2809, #2808, #2636 and #1585. You can search the archives via Google or here: http://www.bmw-m.net/Digest/ Like I said, there *may* have been design changes since then, I don't know for certain. I just know there were a number of issues with them at one time. I also know of some people on this list that had issues with them but they can speak for themselves if they so choose. As mentioned, I've been using 2 sets on both my E36s for years. Only one problem (which I think has since been solved): One of the bolts in one RSM for the 13mm nut would come unlocked from the mount and needed to be re-Locktited. No big deal. But then, I didn't spend time swapping in and out bushings either - set and forget was/is my philosophy. I hadn't noticed any appreciable added harshness in ride quality, either. With 6+ years of track time, I'm sure I'd notice, but on the other hand probably wouldn't care if I did :-) And that really is my point too. There are a lot of choices these days in RSMs. I would simply say that one should choose one that will work for their application and criteria. Therefore, the E46 RSM may be a perfectly acceptable choice to some. On the other end of the spectrum, a TC Kline mono-ball unit may be perfectly acceptable. And, there appears to be a number of choices in between. Regards, Rich 95 M3- TC Kline RSMs with Z3 reinforcement plates with welded in, upside-down, studs (I made myself) for easy removal and access to the top of the DA Konis 90 325is - E46 RSMs and Z3 reinforcement plates Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] __ 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: Sun, 16 May 2004 19:00:27 -0700 From: Ben Dixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: cruise control gremlins Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is a 1985 323i that I have owned for about 3 years and has never had a working cc. I knew the cable was missing so I replaced the box that attaches to the left fender well. When I removed my old one I noticed that 2-3 wires were pulled out of the plug under the dash. I put it all back together and said a small prayer. Nope nada nothing! I read in my bentley that the brain for the cc is under the dash on the drivers side above the glove box and oh yeah the cc stalk is real loose too. I hoped the bentley would show me how to disconnect the stalk but it doesn't. Can somebody show me how to remove the wires on the stalk and attach another one? I guess I could just cut and splice but I would rather do it right. Since the stalk and the part are the two things that are the obvious things that need help I will start with them. Anybody out there want to help tackle this one with me or tell me where to go look? Ben Dixon 1985 323i:( -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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tools that have a specific purpose, like the flywheel locking tool. Also does anyone have any specific markings I could use when reinstalling the cams? The Bently basically says to have the 1st lobes point up and towards each other. It seems that there could be a link or two difference in the chain using that method. Finally if anyone has any other insight on putting this head back together please let me know. I am a little paranoid that I am going to ram a piston into a valve. Thanks for a the posts from when I was taking it apart. Just think all this to fix a broken water pump mounting stud the right way. Oh one last question. Anything to check when reinstalling for specific wear? Obviously the things listed in the Bently but are there any parts that cause particular nastiness if unchecked? Roy Collins '96 328i in pieces on the garage floor. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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and with sufficient grunting it will remove the nut, partial turns at a time. Possible hitting the other end of the wrench with a mallet will help. I've been using this method, pickle fork, and wrench, for about 20 years now. Hope this helps, Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gruppe, Sorry for the cross posting but I need help fast. I am in the middle of _attempting_ to change the drivers side control arm on my 86 325es. Everything but the inner ball joint nut came off easy. That should have been my indication that things were gonna hit a -- Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 17:13:59 -0500 From: Ron Katona [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuuc digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E34 535i Towing Capacity? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Woody wrote: Ron!!! This sounds like at Lotus Elise to me. Tell me you didn't. Ok, I didn't. But when my spot in line comes up in December, I will. -- Ron -- Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 17:17:40 -0500 From: Ron Katona [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuuc digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E34 535i Towing Capacity? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marco wrote: That's what I thought. I was wondering where you were going to find a 400lb trailer. A dolly makes sense.. Just be prepared to beat the 5er to death. it's a 525, no? It's a 535i. Runs well, feels like 2500 lb is very doable. If it is maybe you want to sell it and get a used mid 90's ford or chebby pickem up truck. I've thought about it. I'll try the 5er and see how it goes for a while. -- Ron -- Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 14:29:34 -0800 From: Bora Akyol (BMW) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E34 535i Towing Capacity? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ron In Europe people tow campers behind most larger BMWs, I don't think you are going to have any problems towing an Elise. Bora From: Ron Katona [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 17:17:40 -0500 To: bmwuuc digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] E34 535i Towing Capacity? Marco wrote: That's what I thought. I was wondering where you were going to find a 400lb trailer. A dolly makes sense.. Just be prepared to beat the 5er to death. it's a 525, no? It's a 535i. Runs well, feels like 2500 lb is very doable. If it is maybe you want to sell it and get a used mid 90's ford or chebby pickem up truck. I've thought about it. I'll try the 5er and see how it goes for a while. -- Ron Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] __ 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: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 15:38:09 -0800 (PST) From: Dan Hermann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 Manual Steering Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] my E30 325i is a daily driver and has had no power steering for the last 100+k km.. my summer tires are 225/50-15.. and even my non-motorhead SUV driving wife has no problems driving my car (including parallel parking or track days) Since my E30 325is is leaking power steering fluid all over the place, I'm considering just disconnecting the power steering pump. Given that my existing steering rack is already leaking, am I risking further damage if I simply disconnect the power steering and continue? TIA, Dan leaky 325is __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html -- Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 20:04:05 -0500 From: Chris Pawlowicz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 Manual Steering Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dan says Since my E30 325is is leaking power steering fluid all over the place, I'm considering just disconnecting the power steering pump. Given that my existing steering rack is already leaking, am I risking further damage if I simply disconnect the power steering and continue? I faced this exact same thing 100k km ago.. and my mechanic (20+ years running a BMW shop) disconnected the pump (snipped the belt), drained most of the fluid out (otherwise the rubber bellows will fill and burst), and that's it. The small amount of fluid left inside keeps things lubricated. Chris Pawlowicz '89 325i, '99 Z3 2.8 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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wrote: A question for you ///M Roadster owners out there. A friend of mine noticed that the chrome trim around the lighter was missing when it returned from a dealer service. The service dept. was willing to replace it thinking it got sucked up in the vacuum cleaner. The individual ring was not readily apparent on the parts system, so they ordered the entire cigar lighter assembly. It arrived sans chrome trim ring. Can anyone help with perhaps a part number even? -- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 11:36:03 -0800 (PST) From: Andre Yew [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Roadster Question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, 24 Feb 2004, ben keyes wrote: dunno. if no on here answers, ask on the Roadfly Z3 message board. they're all obsessed with chrome such so can surely provide the part numbers procedure for getting the right parts. LOL! My favorite aftermarket chrome Z3 parts are the windshield washer nozzles. --Andre '00 E46 328Ci, chrome on the Hoffmeister Kink mainly -- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 18:22:49 + From: Gregory Bradbury [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Selling GREAT E12 / E24 / E28 goodies Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Clearing out more parts reserves (good used stuff) such as M535i / 635CSI oil cooler, 635CSi rear sway bar, E28 max cooling alu rad, etc. It's time to make some room, start with this ebay.com auction (2462778288) and see my other stuff. If you have an E3, E9, E12, E23, E24, E28 or E30 you may just find something to your liking. I hope I've made enough room . Gregory in Geneva _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail -- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 12:21:36 -0700 From: Murray Wilks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Used E39: what to watch out for Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We're considering purchasing a 2001 or newer E39 wagon. Are there any issues/problems particular to the E39 that I should watch out for? Murray 1997 318i _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcommpgmarket=en-caRU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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19301 (or pick up in Philly area). Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 [Attachment of type text/enriched removed.] -- Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 21:32:15 -0500 From: Neil Maller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What does this error message mean? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 1/13/04 9:07 PM, Pavel Tcholakov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tonight while I was driving (quite casually, I might add) the check engine light came on and the following showed on the OBC display: DEFAUT 1 FEU STOP That translates from the French as: fault in one brake light. The problem could be due to a burned out brake light bulb, or to corrosion in the lamp socket, or to failure of the brake light switch mounted at the brake pedal in the footwell (a common problem). Now don't ask me why your OBC is speaking French to you... Neil 96 M3 -- Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 13:41:31 -0800 From: BMWBits [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Uucdigest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Anyone need a project car ?? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOT Mine ..usual non-affiliations etc ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2454687143 category=6131 Bill Shirley Proud Seattle Summers , Tennessee Winters . Long Commute between , -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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experience in shipping engines, so that's not a problem. Let me know if you're interested. Bob Fluharty 87 325is --soon to be 330is Cincinnati -- Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:25:48 +0200 From: Pavel Tcholakov [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 Electric Window Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Happy New Year to all :-) I've had a problem with my driver side window for a while - it just doesn't want to wind all the way up by itself. It only closes fully if I grab it between my hands and pull up. Eventually today I opened the door to take a look and I found that one of the metal levers is basically cracked and twists when the window moves up and down. This picture shows pretty much where it is and what it looks like: http://mirizma.org/kay/e36window.jpg It's not from my car but it looks the same - the red lines are where the crack is. I looked briefly at how it hangs together, seems like it is riveted into the door together with the window motor - is that really so? Can the lever be changed on its own? Or the whole guide/lever mechanism? Or do I need a whole new door? (Hope it's not the last one!) Best regards, Pavel '94 320i -- Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 12:09:22 -0500 From: Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 Electric Window Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's the window regulator. It's rivetted into the door. It has to be changed as a unit (you transfer over your old motor) Use 6mm bolts to secure the new regulator after drilling out the rivets. Make sure you use lock washers. Brett Anderson KMS -Original Message- Happy New Year to all :-) I've had a problem with my driver side window for a while - it just doesn't want to wind all the way up by itself. It only closes fully if I grab it between my hands and pull up. Eventually today I opened the door to take a look and I found that one of the metal levers is basically cracked and twists when the window moves up and down. This picture shows pretty much where it is and what it looks like: http://mirizma.org/kay/e36window.jpg It's not from my car but it looks the same - the red lines are where the crack is. I looked briefly at how it hangs together, seems like it is riveted into the door together with the window motor - is that really so? Can the lever be changed on its own? Or the whole guide/lever mechanism? Or do I need a whole new door? (Hope it's not the last one!) Best regards, Pavel '94 320i -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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don't know if it would apply to a auto tranny car. Mike --- Jason O'Dell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Any good references out there for this. Doing it for a friend, who is without the bentley manual. Thanks for the info, Jason __ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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to be disallowed for F stock. 3) it has an aftermarket cat but factory downpipes and exhaust. So, what the heck category would that put me in ? -- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 15:16:08 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Strange question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK mighty minions of the automotive guild, Why does GM put a grape scent in their 75W90 gear oil? Specifically it's a synthetic gear oil that's called for in some of the truck differentials. Unless it serves some purpose or it's an accidental artifact of the material itself, I don't see GM wasting money to add it for no good reason. -Kevin -- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 20:00:58 -0800 From: Chris Marino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 2002 530i Sport (black on black) for sale Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Group, I have a 2002 530i sport package for sale...Black on black...Loaded...21,000 odometer miles/3,000 engine miles. Why the discrepancy? The car was salvaged due to the fact it's motor was stolen... ...I can just see it now...People scrambling to close and delete the email and move on... The car was NEVER in an accident, mangled, abused, etc. I've created a website with dozens of pictures. Feel free to send me any questions you may have. You can see the car here http://www.inlacal.com/530isport Chris 89 M3 http://www.inlacal.com 91 M5 93 850ci 98 M Roadster 00 M5 01 X5 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Seizing Alternator Bearings Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The alternator bearings are starting to seize on my wife's 188K mile '86 535i. Does anyone have any advice on rebuilding the alternator? Perhaps, I should just buy the $65 used part? Don McMahon Okemos, MI -- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 13:39:56 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Seizing Alternator Bearings Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The alternator bearings are starting to seize on my wife's 188K mile '86 535i. Does anyone have any advice on rebuilding the alternator? Perhaps, I should just buy the $65 used part? Don McMahon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Okemos, MI -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
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From: TR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: '88' 3254is no spark Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A friend has an 88 325is , the timing belt broke a tooth and he is replacing it. Now he has no spark and no voltage at the coil. Is this a sign of a bad ecu? Thanks in advance for any help. Paulo -- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 15:57:20 -0500 From: Chris Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Bleeding question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've seen/heard it recommended numerous times to make sure the clutch slave has been bled when people are having issues with a soft/low pedal. Perhaps I don't understand the system properly. Is the clutch side of the reservoir not dedicated? I'm under the impression it is, at least on my E36, and would be surprised to hear otherwise. If the clutch circuit had air in it, is it possible that this could be felt in the brake pedal? How? I always bleed the slave when doing a flush, but I don't see the need when just doing brake work. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Chris B. '94 325i -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **
