[uucdigest] Thursday, July 5 2001 Volume 03 : Number 3971 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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] I heard running water in the M3 today... [James Muskopf <james_535@] [uuc] <E28> ABS help! ["Weimer, Matt J. .(SE_ENG)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Re: [uuc] <E28> ABS help! ["Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] RE: [uuc] <E28> ABS help! ["Andreas Nemeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Lonestar BMWCCA DE at Motorsport Ranch July 14,15 [Mark Williams <w] RE: [uuc] Re: BMW X5...3.0 or 4.4? ["Robinson, Lee" <Leland.Robinson@sea.] [uuc] <OT> British GP ["Augustyn, Eric P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Pristine '97 328iA sedan For Sale [Donn and Sally York <dyork@megsi] [uuc] Re: Re: Water Pump Impellar -is a 6/96 production M3 plastic? [Neil] [uuc] Re: New model of Valentine One? [Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] re: chipping the 540 ["Bill Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] RE: [uuc] Coolant smell ["Gordo, Ping" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] physics of engine braking [Ryan Keefe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] physics of engine braking ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]] RE: [uuc] re: chipping the 540 [Doug Foster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] NASCARvision [david kroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 05:27:16 -0700 (PDT) From: James Muskopf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] I heard running water in the M3 today... I was driving to the bus depot today in the M3, and I heard the sound of a small creek. I looked down in the passenger floorwell to see SEVERAL INCHES of water rushing forward when I hit the brakes. I knew it rained a bit yesterday, but this is ridiculous. I know to check the sunroof drains at all four corners, but where else should I look for leaks? There is no water in the trunk (that I know of) and all of the water is contained on the passenger side. Thanks James [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:51:29 -0400 From: "Weimer, Matt J. .(SE_ENG)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E28> ABS help! OK all you ABS geeks out there I've got a weird one. After bleeding the brakes on my '86 535i (rear subframe was out for bushings etc.) and subsequently driving for ~5 miles the ABS light came on solid and has been on ever since. I did notice BEFORE the ABS light turned on, when coming to a complete stop, I could feel something in the pedal (and hear) like the ABS was cycling for a brief second. This all stopped when the light turned on. Braking otherwise feels normal. Air still in the system? Any leads where to start troubleshooting? Any help appreciated. Matt Weimer ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 09:16:43 -0400 From: "Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E28> ABS help! When you replaced the bushings you had the entire subframe out? Did you take proper care of the wires to the rear abs sensors? Perhaps a wire has come disconnected or a sensor has fallen and can't get up? Check the wires and pull the sensors and clean them. Geeeze '88 325is race car for sale http://patdonahue.com/forsale From: "Weimer, Matt J. .(SE_ENG)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > OK all you ABS geeks out there I've got a weird one. After bleeding the > brakes on my '86 535i (rear subframe was out for bushings etc.) and > subsequently driving for ~5 miles the ABS light came on solid and has been > on ever since. I did notice BEFORE the ABS light turned on, when coming to > a complete stop, I could feel something in the pedal (and hear) like the ABS > was cycling for a brief second. This all stopped when the light turned on. > Braking otherwise feels normal. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:16:34 +0200 From: "Andreas Nemeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E28> ABS help! http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/DIY/brakebleed.htm - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Weimer, Matt J. .(SE_ENG) Sent: 5. juli 2001 14:51 To: 'BMW Digest' Subject: [uuc] <E28> ABS help! OK all you ABS geeks out there I've got a weird one. After bleeding the brakes on my '86 535i (rear subframe was out for bushings etc.) and subsequently driving for ~5 miles the ABS light came on solid and has been on ever since. I did notice BEFORE the ABS light turned on, when coming to a complete stop, I could feel something in the pedal (and hear) like the ABS was cycling for a brief second. This all stopped when the light turned on. Braking otherwise feels normal. Air still in the system? Any leads where to start troubleshooting? Any help appreciated. Matt Weimer ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2001 09:15:41 -0500 From: Mark Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Lonestar BMWCCA DE at Motorsport Ranch July 14,15 Hey guys.. � �The event still has 2-3 openings in Intermediate, and 8+ openings in Advanced run groups (Novice run group has a 4 person wait list).� If you know of anyone that QUALIFIES for these run groups, and is interested, please forward them the contact info (http://www.lscautox.org/de.htm) to get signed up. Intermediate is 2-4 previous driver's ed events... Advanced is >5 events.. Mark Williams 91 ///M3 2.5L Dallas, TX � � � � ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:24:27 -0400 From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Re: BMW X5...3.0 or 4.4? If they would just supercharge (like the Frontier on which it's based) it though........ > -----Original Message----- > From: Neil Deshpande [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 11:55 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] Re: BMW X5...3.0 or 4.4? > > > John: > > Which is why I noticed the XTerra in the first place > and a damn fine SUV it is! Go Nissan! They really do > deserve that turn-around. > > Neil Deshpande - likes the X5 a lot, but likes the M5 > Touring better and there are a couple for sale in the > mid-30s! > http://www.neilwerke.com > > *** > > John Stoj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I don't know whether I can do that, but I can give you > five great reasons why the 3.0 is a great choice: > it's called a BMW manual transmission. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail > http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:47:16 -0400 From: "Augustyn, Eric P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <OT> British GP I will be in the UK on business July 13th - 18th and have managed to arrange a trip to the British GP. Anyone have any suggestions around fun things to do, interesting sites (auto related that is) to see? Eric ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2001 10:14:08 -0500 From: Donn and Sally York <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Pristine '97 328iA sedan For Sale Having just bought a '98 540/, I am forced to sell the following: '97 328i sedan VIN WBACD4327VAV46749 Montreal Blue gray leather interior auto transmission upgraded Harmon Kardon stereo factory 6 CD changer heated seats and locks On Board Computer split fold down rear seat sun roof power windows, locks, seats, etc. The car is in virtually perfect shape, with about 32,000 miles. Everything works just as it's supposed to. Synthetic oil changes every 4000 miles, tires rotated every 3000 miles or so, garaged, hand washed only, Blitz waxed every 3 months, parked miles from anyone else. The car has never been tracked, autocrossed, or even Concoursed! It has Blizzak winter tires mounted on separate BMW alloys as well. We planned on keeping this a long, time and it's been absolutely perfect so far. However, after selling my 911 last year, I have the urge for a manual transmission again and succumbed to the power of a 540i. I'm asking $26,000 with the snow tires and rims (and extra oil filters and air filters). I don't think you will find a nicer E36 sedan. The Montreal Blue is a deep, rich color that receives many compliments and has been well taken care of. The car is located in the suburbs of Chicago. Please email me if you want any further details. Sorry for the WOB and cross posting. Donn York ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2001 10:15:09 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Re: Water Pump Impellar -is a 6/96 production M3 plastic? on 7/3/01 7:30 PM, "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 6/96 is steel. 4/96 was the last month to use plastic. My 5/96 production M3 used plastic. Ask me how I know... Maybe 5/96 was a transition month? Neil 96 M3 - newer water pump ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2001 10:20:07 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: New model of Valentine One? on 7/3/01 11:50 AM, "John Coffin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I heard a new model of the Valentine (Valentine Two?) is coming out. Anyone > else heard this? In any other manufacturer's model number system we'd already be at about Valentine 6 by now anyway. Mine started life as the original model in 93, and has been updated several times (Ka band, laser, further Ka update, features) as the design changed. Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:22:14 -0700 From: "Bill Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: chipping the 540 Tom asks: <Subject: [uuc] anybody put a JimC chip in a 540i ?? Anybody been there ?? done that ?? His chip made a huge diff in my '90 535...Is it worth the money for my '94 540 ?? All comments appreciated....well, most. TOM (an Oregon TOM too ...)> Yep, I did. I got one direct from Jim back before he started marketing them through Eurpsport, Turner, et al. I had to send him my original chip to copy, no problem since I had a Dinan chip in the car at the time. Great work, removed the top speed limiter, raised the rev limit, smoother, more power(that's what its all about, right?). Jim C. the only way to go. Bill-banger ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:52:10 -0700 From: "Gordo, Ping" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Coolant smell Don, You are psychic! How did you know it fogs up when the heater is on?!?!? Yes it does! And how did you know it's a '98 E36? You're amazing! So the heater core is dead, eh. I've complained to the dealer about this a few months ago, but he dismissed it as can't find anything type of resolution. It hasn't had any need of the heater lately, so I have not complained. Thanks for the input, I'm going back to "explain" it again. It should be covered under my extended warranty. Pingger - -----Original Message----- From: Don Eilenberger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 6:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Gordo, Ping Subject: RE: [uuc] Coolant smell Pingger passes us a mystery.. >Gruppe, > >After some spirited driving this morning on the way to work (read - this >MB was riding my tail) I smell the distinct odor of coolant coming from >somewhere. I opened the hood and checked if there are any tell tale leaks >and everything looked good in there. But in the passenger compartment you >can definitely smell it. In my previous cars, this usually would tell me >that there is a leak in the heater core hoses. Any ideas? > >TIA >Pingger Uh.. we need more clues, like year/model of the BMW.. some have been known to loose a heater core (usually demonstrates itself by fogging the windshield if the defogger is on, and the smell..) But - we need more info. Mebbe it was the car in front of you spewing coolant? The one Kevin's wife was driving? (Just trying to be optimistic here..) Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator BMW E39 Enthusiast Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 ==================================================================== "Parking lots are not an appropriate place.." ==================================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2001 09:03:57 -0700 From: Ryan Keefe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] physics of engine braking Could someone give me the quick and dirty physics/basics of engine braking? Would a lightweight flywheel decrease engine braking? Is engine braking bad - i.e. does it put unnecessary strain/wear and tear on the engine? TIA! =Ryan Keefe ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 12:08:39 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] physics of engine braking Vacuum pump. No significant strain. Can suck extra oil due to high vacuum, especially for worn out engine. Highly recommended for long downgrades rather than dragging the brakes. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Could someone give me the quick and dirty physics/basics of engine > braking? Would a lightweight flywheel decrease engine braking? Is engine > braking bad - i.e. does it put unnecessary strain/wear and tear on the > engine? TIA! > > =Ryan Keefe > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 12:15:57 -0400 From: Doug Foster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] re: chipping the 540 Bill replied: >> Great work, removed the top speed limiter, raised the rev limit, >> smoother, more power(that's what its all about, right?). >> Jim C. the only way to go. Has anyone done a real comparison of the different chips? I'm in the same situation, with my 94 540iA, and would love to see some test results/reviews of different chips. Bill, did you switch from a Dinan chip to the Jim C chip? Why? How much better was Jim's chip? Doug Foster 94 540iA 90k miles, new for me ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 09:54:37 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] NASCARvision More on the conversion of Speedvision to NASCARvision (that is a name I made up, BTW). <http://charlotte.bcentral.com/charlotte/stories/2001/06/25/story1.html> ===== David Kroth [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #3971 *************************** ________________________________________ | 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. 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