[uucdigest] Friday, April 7 2000 Volume 03 : Number 569 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | For all available Digest commands including unsubscribe/subscribe, | visit the BMW UUC Digest page: http://www.uucdigest.com | Send SUBMISSIONS to [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Complaints? Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you must. | Visit http://www.bubbaclub.com | www.bimmers.com - "serving enthusiasts on the 'net" | Visit http://www.bimmer.org - ultimate BMW bulletin boards! | Subscribe to the Zionsville Autosport Parts Digest: | http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/majordomo.htm ����������������������������������������� In this BMW UUC Digest: [uuc] BMW Logo Headrest Covers? [uuc] test, as digest was unreachable Re: [uuc] test, as digest was unreachable [uuc] RE: 525iT questions Re: [uuc] RE: 525iT questions [uuc] exciting year for BMW fans [uuc] Re: E28M5 tranny noise [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters [uuc] Looking for 325 Control Arm Brackets [uuc] test message Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters [uuc] <All?> Beige Fabric ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 23:45:19 +0200 From: "William T. Wallace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] BMW Logo Headrest Covers? Can anyone lead me in the right direction to purchasing a set of headrest covers, preferably with roundel. Thanks in advance. '00 528i http://www.geocities.com/emailmeman/home.html BMWCCA# 177841 "GOD is good all the time" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 20:06:57 -0400 From: dstevenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] test, as digest was unreachable test **************************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged or confidential information. Unless you are the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone any information contained in this message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the author by replying to this message and then kindly delete the message. Thank you. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 20:47:28 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] test, as digest was unreachable Yet another test. Just a few more hours until Network Solutions gets things straightened out! - - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:05:35 +1000 From: "Thomas, Andrew j" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: 525iT questions Kip ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) asks: > The auto shifter has a slider cover that has gotten damaged > and crumpled. I have a new one ready to install, but how do I > get access to it? Does the gear indicator cover just pop off, > or do I need to remove the wood paneling around the shifter, > too? I've done this on an early E32. They had a different gearbox, but I doubt this makes a difference. If the design is anything similar, then this is the procedure: Find an allen key that fits into the grub screw on the forward edge of the shift lever handle. There should be a small hole in the leather which will allow you to feed the allen key in (it's metric - 3 or 4 mm I think) and remove the grub screw. Use Blu-Tack or similar gummy-type material to prevent the grub screw falling of the end of the allen key. Remove the grub screw completely, and work the shift lever handle up. Remove the shift lever handle and withdraw the plastic inner detent shaft that comes with it. I think there is a spring buried inside the handle assembly which may fly out if you're brutal with it, so go slow. Find a wide, flat blade of some sort (feeler gauge or a non-steak knife) and prise the plastic gear indicator surround out of the wood panellling. You'll need to bow it slightly for it to come off clean, and use a cloth or duster to prevent scratching the wood. Lift up and remove the plug that connects to the S-M-* mode switch (A-M switch for the US I think). Remove the broken slider cover and feed in a new one (the one for early E32s is a piece of corrugated plastic, E34s probably the same). While the plastic bits are off, take the opportunity to give the wood a bit of a clean. Reconnect the mode switch plug, and snap the gear indicator surround (I actually bought a whole new one when I was doing this, including the slide cover) back into the wood panelling, bowing it gently to avoid marking the wood panelling. Make sure the mode switch wires aren't twisted around the shift lever. Reinsert the detent shaft, and slide the shift lever handle down evenly. It should stop around the point that allows you to reinsert the grub screw (you may need to twist the lever handle left and right a bit to get the screw holes to line up). Put the grub screw in, tighten it (not too tight) and you're good to go. Please let us know if this was the right procedure. Can't help with the rest I'm afraid. For me, regular but diluted cloth upholstery cleaner worked OK on mildly stained headliners, but it depends on the type of dirt. Andy T "This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. 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In the model year 2001 we have the E46 M3, a new 3 series wagon, a 4 wheel drive 3 series (all you people complaining that Audi drivers have all the fun now is your time to put your money where your mouth is) the X5 3.0, newly styled Z coupes, the Z8 (to the select few), the Mini is rumored to make it here in the spring of 2001, the 2.8 goes to a 3.0, 2.3 will finally be called what it is, a 2.5 litre. and a partridge and a pair tree. But still no definite word on a 3?? ti. Brian ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 23:01:26 -0400 From: "Curt Kiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E28M5 tranny noise Brett's onto something here. Redline is a good product but it may not suit every tranny. My tranny is fairly quiet with the Redline in it. I suffer from a whiny differential since I put synthetic in it. It's really loud and I'm about to change to anything that will quiet it. Curt Kiser BMW CCA Tidewater Virginia Chapter 88' M5 Sharked >I've seen and heard of certain instances where a transmission did not like >Redline, or Brand X or whatever, and changing the fluid back to spec solved >the problem. >It's not a rule, it's an exception, but it's a real cheap test for a noisy >transmission before you go ripping it apart to find the problem. >Brett Anderson ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 23:04:29 -0400 From: "Curt Kiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters Why are you folks putting them on so darn tight that you need tools to remove them? I stopped doing that years ago and haven't used a filter wrench since 1985. One hand to tighten and two hands to remove. It works and I've never had a leak (shouldn't have said that). Curt Kiser BMW CCA Tidewater Virginia Chapter 88' M5 Sharked 86' 325 with a spin on filter ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 23:25:47 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Looking for 325 Control Arm Brackets I'm looking for a pair of '87 (or any compatible year) 325 front control arm brackets that I can prefit with new bushings for a quick turn around on a lower control arm replacement job. And, anyone have new control arms they want to sell? Thanks, Steve. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 23:36:04 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] test message test message to the board. Please discard. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 23:34:34 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters And we just thought you sweat a lot. - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- From: Curt Kiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters > One hand to tighten and two hands to remove. It works and I've > never had a leak (shouldn't have said that). > Curt Kiser ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 21:13:58 -0700 From: tabe johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <All?> Beige Fabric Hi all, I have a 1988 325is with a beige interior. The seats have some tears, and I am in discussion with a guy to buy the fabric from some beige back seats which he has. I will be using only a small part of the fabric. Does anyone have worn or torn fabric in this style and colour that would like to split the purchase with me? 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