[uucdigest] Thursday, June 21 2001 Volume 03 : Number 3910 _________________________________________________________________ | | Search the ARCHIVES: | http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] | | Visit Richard Nott's Ultimate BMW Database: | http://www.gis.nsw.gov.au/staff/rnott/bmw/bmw.html | | 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. | Technical Problems? Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: [uuc] RE: Powell's Report from the Field ["KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] Brett and the S54 ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] cat substitute?? ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] <All> Rotor Hat Material ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Bimmer kitsch from der mudderland ? ["SEAWOLF 97" <seawolf97@hotmai] [uuc] '95 M3 for sale [Rob Verenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] RE: High pitched squeal ["KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] re: tire dressing ["R. Scott Staewen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] <E30> Stuck Bolts, etc. Help! [Neil Deshpande <neildeshpande@yahoo] [uuc] <E30> Stuck Bolts, etc. Help! [Neil Deshpande <neildeshpande@yahoo] [uuc] WTB: '94 540ia chip..JimC or dinan ["SEAWOLF 97" <seawolf97@hotmail] Re: [uuc] Tire dressing [Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] tire dressing & i'm gone for 10 days... [Jay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Mobil 1 and Delvac ["William Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] RE: [uuc] <E30> Stuck Bolts, etc. Help! ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <ro] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 18:14:32 -0700 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Powell's Report from the Field Rob, Good to see JP adding to the commmunity again. Looks like the IS solution is just some kind of power factor correction scheme. The "box" in the pix is probably some kind of large capacitor and unless it has a very low impedance, will be getting real hot. Maybe it's one of the new low ESR caps using very fine carbon??? Just a guess. In any event I hope it solves JP's high speed mis-fires. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 20:57:51 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Brett and the S54 Last I heard, Brett has two S54 engines and a 6.5 liter V-12 block. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I pause momentarily after completing my bow in the general direction of Koala > MotorSport. Several things come to mind. > > a) Who owns that piece of iron? > b) How much did that piece of iron cost? > c) If the answer to a) is Brett, another bow > d) If the answer to a) is someone else, a bow to them > e) This was, presumably a working engine, i.e. unblowed up > f) Someone (I think Brett said "we") decided to take it apart, sort of > just "for grins" > g) Brett will presumably know how to put it back together > h) Brett will presumably know how to put it back together > i) Did I mention that Brett will presumably know how to put it back together > j) Doncha need all kinds of "special factory tool #2847B" for that sort of work? > k) I guess Koala has all kinds of "special factory tools" > l) Brett works on differentials. > m) OK that really wasn't about the S54, but it's damn impressive anyway > n) Could Brett possibly dare to open up an automatic transmission? > o) OK, that wasn't about the S54 either, but you know, Superman doesn't mess > with kryptonite > p) Brett will presumably know how to put the S54 back together > q) How far is it to Ohio, anyway? > r) Does this engine have anything to do with Levninson's evil schemes? > > Rgds, > Chris Whitney > Stream of consiousness done for today > > > --------------------------------------------- > This message was sent using Delmarva Online's Webmail. > http://www.dmv.com/ > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 21:21:38 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] cat substitute?? It even has a part number, 18-10-1-712-260 for manual and 18-10-1-712-708 for automatic. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Anybody know of a source of a single piece pipe(s) that > could replace the cat in an 88 325iS? > > For track use only of course. > > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 21:23:32 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <All> Rotor Hat Material Tabe, what temperature? Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 16:15:46 -0700 (PDT) > >From: Matthew Shaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: [uuc] What alum is best for rotor hats? 7075-T6 ? > > > >I'm having custom brake rotor hats machined for my race > >chined for my race > >car and need to know what material is best for this > >application? I've been told 7075-T6 is pretty hard > >stuff can anybody who has had this done or who knows > >a metal guy please ask him for me. > > > >Thanks! -Matt > > > Well, let's see now... 7075 has a yield of 73 ksi.... On the other hand, > 7068 has a yield of 99 ksi with similar corrosion properties, so is > perhaps a better choice. Has anyone calculated what strength you'll > need? If so, I'd go with the least esoteric alloy possible. I've been trying > to find 1100 in rod/bar/plate form on and off for a few months, with NO > success. > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 18:30:49 -0700 From: "SEAWOLF 97" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Bimmer kitsch from der mudderland ? Hola los Bimmwaddos !! Sending the ol' lady over to Germany next month to visit dotter at Wuppertal. What is there is the way of reasonably priced Bimmer kitsch to have her bring back for my souvenirs ?? TOMAS _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 21:36:11 -0400 From: Rob Verenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] '95 M3 for sale 1995 BMW M3, 79000 Miles, asking $20,000.00/OBO. Located in Pittsburgh, PA. Details: Green w/light Gray leather interior, 5sp, OBC, Heated seats, factory rear wing, Moonroof, Blaupunkt in-dash CD Player (Toronto w/matching red illumination), Power Windows, A/C, ABS, Cruise Control. Comes with extra set of TSW 16" wheels with Blizzak snow tires mounted. Car is in great shape, pictures available at: http://www.willraceforbeer.com/m3/ Email me if you're interested. Just finished my SCCA Regional license requirements and my tow vehicle needs to be upgraded, which is why I'm selling. If I could, I'd keep the car - it's never let me down and is a joy to drive. - - rob ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 18:49:31 -0700 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: High pitched squeal Antony, I have had this happen with new pads esp. on the front end during sharp turns. After they bedded in the problem went away. Pads were either Metal Masters or other after market. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 20:53:39 -0500 From: "R. Scott Staewen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: tire dressing I clean my tires periodically with Simple Green and a stiff brush, then spray on 303 Protectant. 303 has no silicone, and they claim it blocks UV and ozone. I like it because it leaves a natural sheen, and isn't too shiny. Scott Staewen ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:06:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> Stuck Bolts, etc. Help! Gruppe: I'm in the course of revamping the entire rear section of my 88 iS. Looks like I need a quick course in freeing stuck bolts. Some questions: 1. While trying to R&R the parking brake assemblies I find that the sheath is stuck on the hub side. There isn't enough metal end-collar to catch in vise-grips as the collar is recessed in the hub and appears to be a mild press-fit now corroded in place. I've tried Rost Off and it will not budge. Cannot even hammer it out from the bearing side. Any ideas? Heat? How to heat? I really want the parking brakes to work now that I have all the used assemblies, etc. 2. I'm not able to remove the brake hard lines as they are corroded on. Vise-grips are making good progress, but the bolt that holds the t-splitter to the body is corroded. The head is rounded. Any ideas? 3. One of the bolts that holds the tank up sheared and the stud in left in the car. I can drill it out, but what would we put in its place? Nut-sert? How does that work and will it be easy to remove as and when it becomes necessary? I reseated a subframe bushing and changed the semi-trailing arm bushings. Write-ups to follow in detail! Thanks to Don Udel for assistance with this too-long project! Neil Deshpande - will never buy a salt/snow car again! http://www.neilwerke.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:06:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> Stuck Bolts, etc. Help! Gruppe: I'm in the course of revamping the entire rear section of my 88 iS. Looks like I need a quick course in freeing stuck bolts. Some questions: 1. While trying to R&R the parking brake assemblies I find that the sheath is stuck on the hub side. There isn't enough metal end-collar to catch in vise-grips as the collar is recessed in the hub and appears to be a mild press-fit now corroded in place. I've tried Rost Off and it will not budge. Cannot even hammer it out from the bearing side. Any ideas? Heat? How to heat? I really want the parking brakes to work now that I have all the used assemblies, etc. 2. I'm not able to remove the brake hard lines as they are corroded on. Vise-grips are making good progress, but the bolt that holds the t-splitter to the body is corroded. The head is rounded. Any ideas? 3. One of the bolts that holds the tank up sheared and the stud in left in the car. I can drill it out, but what would we put in its place? Nut-sert? How does that work and will it be easy to remove as and when it becomes necessary? I reseated a subframe bushing and changed the semi-trailing arm bushings. Write-ups to follow in detail! Thanks to Don Udel for assistance with this too-long project! Neil Deshpande - will never buy a salt/snow car again! http://www.neilwerke.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:11:16 -0700 From: "SEAWOLF 97" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WTB: '94 540ia chip..JimC or dinan must be reasonable....email me with details. TOM _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 22:14:57 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Tire dressing I've always had trouble driving with my tires wearing dresses.. but that's prolly just me. Not that there's anything wrong with that.. >Make sure to use a q-tip to do the tread grooves :-). Soap and water works >great on my tires. > >Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > I forgot to mention an important step in dressing a tire :-). Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ ==================================================================== "Parking lots are not an appropriate place.." ==================================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 16:23:01 -1000 From: Jay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] tire dressing & i'm gone for 10 days... i think i used mothers back to black on my tires and it gave it a clean, black look without being shiny...and this is probably my last post for the next 10 days, as i'll be in maui for pleasure...hopefully i'll have a chance to access my e-mail, but i'm not too sure...so be good all-ah-y'all and try not to have any flame wars...L8trz!!! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 21:28:18 -0500 From: "William Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Mobil 1 and Delvac I am FINALLY going to be able to purchase both Mobil 1 and Delvac oils at distributor prices, so if anyone has trouble finding them I'll be happy to arrange shipping (or pick-up for those nearby) of these products at my regular wholesale prices. This doesn't mean that I'll be able to compete with Wal-Mart(who can?) but I hope to have some pretty good prices, and Wal-Mart doesn't sell Delvac anyway. I'm an Exxon distributor and ever since they bought Mobil I've been hoping I would be able to buy the Mobil line of lubricants, and its finally going to happen, maybe in a month or two. I don't want this to be a commercial post(they are against the rules, right?) but if anyone wants to contact me privately I'll discuss with you the availability of these oils. That's all I know about them right now, but I hope to have my literature in a couple of weeks and pricing not much later. Bill-banger ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 22:37:29 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E30> Stuck Bolts, etc. Help! > 1. While trying to R&R the parking brake assemblies I > find that the sheath is stuck on the hub side. There > isn't enough metal end-collar to catch in vise-grips > as the collar is recessed in the hub and appears to be > a mild press-fit now corroded in place. I've tried > Rost Off and it will not budge. Cannot even hammer it > out from the bearing side. Any ideas? Heat? How to > heat? I really want the parking brakes to work now > that I have all the used assemblies, etc. > I had to drill mine out, the upper ones also. PITA > 2. I'm not able to remove the brake hard lines as they > are corroded on. Vise-grips are making good progress, > but the bolt that holds the t-splitter to the body is > corroded. The head is rounded. Any ideas? > You can cut a slot in it with a dremel tool for a flat head. Use some heat. > 3. One of the bolts that holds the tank up sheared and > the stud in left in the car. I can drill it out, but > what would we put in its place? Nut-sert? How does > that work and will it be easy to remove as and when it > becomes necessary? > Not sure where it comes out inside the car. You could drill and tap for a new stud? ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #3910 *************************** ________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | Camptown Automotive - http://www.camptownauto.com | Circle Tire Co. (used & classic BMW parts) e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Detailwerks Chicago Inc. "Chicago's Premier Automotive Appearance | Center" . http://www.detailwerkschicago.com |==================================================== | Koala MotorSport . BMW technical information, special tool sales/rental | http://www.koalamotorsport.com |==================================================== | Taylor BMW - http://www.taylorbmw.com - Doc Bimmer! | UUC Motorwerks . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com |__________________________________________
