[uucdigest] Friday, July 20 2001 Volume 03 : Number 4041 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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: <E30> Shifter Question [John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Re: <E30> Shifter Question [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] RE: Wanted ;Valentine 1 Power cord-addendum ["BMW Bits" <bmwbits@gt] [uuc] Glad to be back and some "EML" questions... ["KOHLBRENNER,MICHAEL (] Re: [uuc] Wanted ;Valentine 1 Power cord [nJay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Re: Wanted - Valentine 1 Power cord [Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] Re: Woman Rule [Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] <E30> Part number for '91 318is motor mounts?? [steve.goldstein@ana] [uuc] Source For Replacement Battery ["Hipolito, Ephraim" <Ephraim.Hipoli] [uuc] RE: <E28> 535i Surging During Acceleration - update ["Donald McMaho] [uuc] E30 325i ECU ["Kim Henshaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Knock Knock [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] Sanden AC compressor [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Re: [uuc] Re: Wanted - Valentine 1 Power cord ["Pat Donahue" <pat@patdona] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:03:50 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <E30> Shifter Question On Thu, 19 Jul 2001, Steve & Barb Conner wrote: > Wehave an 88 325iC with a 5 speed and 115k miles. The shifter is > getting rather sloppy and I am looking for advice on exactly how > to fix it up. Should I just rebuild it with OE parts or use a kit > of some kind. The car is used mostly for casual driving, ie. no > real need for 'high' performance. Comments welcome. ..depends on what you like it to feel like. A short shift kit isn't "high performance" in that it won't make your car faster, or even make you shift faster. It's all in the feel. If you love a super precise shifter feel, and can deal with slightly higher shifting force, then get the SS kit. If you just want it to feel ok, like it did when it was new, then rebuild with OE parts. - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 10:36:49 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: <E30> Shifter Question Steve, even just for street driving, you won't believe how much more enjoyable it is to shift with a "short shift kit". The favorite source for UUC Digest members is (are you ready for this?): UUC Motorwerks. They got their start by creating shifter kits using shift levers from different BMW models. You can't in good conscience be a member of the Digest without using their shift kit. Check out: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com Having said that, I'll publically admit that I cheated (yes my conscience still bothers me) and didn't follow my own advice. I had an E36 M3 shift lever installed in my E30 325i. Even without the trick bushings and effort reduction parts from the UUC kit, it made a huge difference in the feel and operation of the shifter. My car is much more fun to drive with the short throw lever. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 21:31:36 -0500 >From: "Steve & Barb Conner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] <E30> Shifter Question > >Wehave an 88 325iC with a 5 speed and 115k miles. The shifter is >getting rather sloppy and I am looking for advice on exactly how to fix >it up. Should I just rebuild it with OE parts or use a kit of some >kind. The car is used mostly for casual driving, ie. no real need for >'high' performance. Comments welcome. > >Regards, >Steve Conner >Kokomo, IN ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 10:23:00 -0000 From: "BMW Bits" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Wanted ;Valentine 1 Power cord-addendum Need I say ..a power cord with a power-plug-in on the end ?..my error in specification .... Beepee I just bought a used V1 (1996 version ) that came without a power cord of any kind . I realise they arent very expensive ('bout $10 from Mr V ) but wunnert if anyone out there has some to unload ? Prefer an uncoiled (flat )one. Eventually I'll hard-wire it into OTA the TOY that thinks it's a transcontinental truck but for now I just want a wire to get it up and running while searching for the best mounting spot . Planning for the first 'New Home ' Run to Tenn later this yr. ..... Bill Proud , 30yrs Messing with BMWs in Seattle , Ph 206-824-8242 eves 5-9 PM My time ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 14:20:27 -0400 From: "KOHLBRENNER,MICHAEL (A-hsgAndover,ex1)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Glad to be back and some "EML" questions... Hello UUC-land, Well, after signing off over a year ago, I have decided to re-join the list with the purchase of a new-to-me '92 535i 5-speed. I have already put over 1000 miles on it, including a drive up to the White Mountains in NH and a nice blast over the Kancamagus Highway and on Bear Notch Rd. I recall this run being the subject of some posts here in the past. It is a classic run for New Englanders, as long as you don't encounter much traffic. Unfortunately, this drive was on the 4th of July, so I was pretty badly spudded on the way up ("spud" is a word an old friend has always used for slow drivers...). However, I did manage to enjoy some of it, and I must say that third gear from 50-90 mph is a real hoot. After passing a couple of spuds on a long straight and pulling back over, I stayed on it until my wife says something to the effect of "you ARE past those cars, you know...". I eased up and smiled at her, at which point she checks out the speedo and she couldn't believe we were doing almost 90. "It sure doesn't feel like it..." On the way back home, it was raining pretty heavily and it was dark, but at least there were fewer cars and those I encountered were quickly and easily dispatched. Passing on a two-laner in this car is so much easier than I am used to. I was impressed how easily this car dealt with those less than optimal conditions and how I was still able to carve over the Kancamagus at a decent clip without my wife getting overly nervous. She commented after this longish drive on how darned comfortable this car is for her as passenger. Believe me, having a car for long trips that I can actually enjoy driving while at the same time doesn't put my wife on edge is a VERY good thing! Can you tell that I'm falling in love with this car? It is so much nicer to have a 5-speed in these things -- my '88 535is has the Auto. Also, for my needs the surprising amount of refinement in this car over the '88 is welcome, even though it is a couple of hundred pounds heavier. The '88 is now up for sale, by the way. Now, I had originally thought that this would be the simple "Hello" message ending here, but alas, I actually have questions to pose regarding this car... The car has Traction Control, and as such, the electronic throttle, and with that the "EML" warning light on the panel. Well, this light has come on several times now for no apparent reason, and the only real effect I can discern is that the cruise control will refuse to work. The first time it happened, I found a safe place to pull over and shut the car off. I then checked out the owner's manual, which basically said "drive at low speeds and get it checked out at the dealer". Not very helpful... I decided to try again, and the car started fine, the warning was off and the car drove fine until it happened again many trips later. It's been about three times, now. Each time, shutting the car off and restarting clears it. I haven't yet gotten the Bentley for this car, and I poked around on the net a bit with little success, so I figured I'd bring it up here. So, the questions are: Is my practice of "rebooting" the system alright? Is this a sign of impending doom? Assuming the worse, that parts of this system (sensors/motors/etc.) will need replacement, are the parts really expensive? Is this system something a reasonably competent shadetree mechanic can diagnose and repair? Any net resources anyone can point me to? Thanks, Mike Kohlbrenner '92 535i 5-speed '88 535is Auto (for sale) four other cars (I really need to get rid of at least one...) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 14:23:17 -0400 From: nJay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Wanted ;Valentine 1 Power cord IIRC, 'RJ11' is the phone *connector*, not the cable designation. If that's right, then 'RJ45' would be the ethernet *connector*. If somebody needs a phone wire with RJ11 ends or CAT5 cable with RJ45 ends, let me know. I'll send 'em an extra from my stash for the cost of the shipping, the packaging, gas for the trip to the P.O... ;-) Jay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > BMW Bits [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > > > > I just bought a used V1 (1996 version ) that came without a > > power cord of any kind. > > I realise they arent very expensive ('bout $10 from Mr V ) > > but wunnert if anyone out there has some to unload ? Prefer > > an uncoiled (flat )one. > > Bill, > The power cord is the telephone wire (RJ11 or is it RJ45, I always confuse > it with the number for the network cable). > Local Wal-Mart should carry them in numerous lengths, coiled and uncoiled. > All for around a buck. > > alex f ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 14:33:21 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Wanted - Valentine 1 Power cord on 7/20/01 12:51 PM, "BMW Bits" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just bought a used V1 (1996 version ) that came without a power cord of > any kind . > I realise they arent very expensive ('bout $10 from Mr V ) but wunnert if > anyone out there has some to unload ? Prefer an uncoiled (flat )one. > Eventually I'll hard-wire it into OTA the TOY that thinks it's a > transcontinental truck but for now I just want a wire to get it up and > running while searching for the best mounting spot . > Planning for the first 'New Home ' Run to Tenn later this yr. ..... > Bill Proud Bill, Do what I did when the plug came off my V1 cord while I was away from home: stop at a drugstore or K-Mart and buy a phone cord. You choice of colour or length, cheap. Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 14:36:01 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Woman Rule on 7/20/01 12:51 PM, dstevenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just a note here. The BMWCCA Boston chapter in junction with our > counterparts in Quebec just this past weekend finished up a two day drivers > school and club race at the historic (Mark Donahue among others raced here) > Le Circuit, Mt. Tremblant in St.Jovite Quebec. This trace has just been > totally resurfaced, widened etc. It is an awesome track. Does that mean the infamous frost heave right at the apex of turn whatever it is has finally gone? <g> Neil ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 15:49:08 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Steve Goldstein) Subject: [uuc] <E30> Part number for '91 318is motor mounts?? Does anyone have this to hand? I have some mounts hanging around, trying to recall why... And of course I forgot to write down the number before I came to work today! Thanks. steve '91 318is '85 325e ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 13:26:32 -0700 From: "Hipolito, Ephraim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Source For Replacement Battery Hi Gang, Need to replace an aging battery in my '95 325 and I need to know where I can get one in the East Bay Area. What's the consensus about Interstate batteries? Is there any other good ones out there? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, EH ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 17:05:44 -0400 From: "Donald McMahon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: <E28> 535i Surging During Acceleration - update Ugh Looks like I'll be adding a few more items to my check list. Checking the ground wires and for other loose or discontinuous wires. Replacing the o2 sensor. More closely examing for air leaks. Possibly swapping ECUs between the '85 and '86. Hopefully this is a plain text file acceptible from to the list. Don McMahon, Okemos, MI '86 535i, '85 535i, '75 3.0Si BMWCCA 77764 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 07:29:42 +1000 From: "Kim Henshaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 325i ECU G'day....... I remember hearing a discussion on the group some time ago about a particulat type of ECU on 325's that is a bit of a dud (159??) and another that swaps in (179??) and solves the problem. Anyone done this and can confirm a good result? TIA Kim H ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 16:48:41 US/Central From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Knock Knock My wife�s 97 540i is giving a �#8 cylinder knock detected� engine code. I have replaced the plugs, swapped out coils, had a professional injection/valve cleaning and replace the injector. Any ideas where to look next? Thanks, Bill Yates �97 540i [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 17:33:04 US/Central From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Sanden AC compressor Has anyone been able to fit a Sanden AC compressor to an E-28 M5? Thanks, Bill Yates 88 Dinan M5 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lousy week, I have 3 out of 5 cars in the shop. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 18:36:27 -0400 From: "Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Wanted - Valentine 1 Power cord When y'all are doing this be aware that phones run in AC mode vice the DC you need to power your V1. If the maker of the cord doesn't care about polarity you can fry something. Geeeze '88 325is race car for sale http://patdonahue.com/forsale From: "Neil Maller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > on 7/20/01 12:51 PM, "BMW Bits" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I just bought a used V1 (1996 version ) that came without a power cord of > > any kind . > > I realise they arent very expensive ('bout $10 from Mr V ) but wunnert if > > anyone out there has some to unload ? Prefer an uncoiled (flat )one. > > Eventually I'll hard-wire it into OTA the TOY that thinks it's a > > transcontinental truck but for now I just want a wire to get it up and > > running while searching for the best mounting spot . > > Planning for the first 'New Home ' Run to Tenn later this yr. ..... > > Bill Proud > > Bill, > > Do what I did when the plug came off my V1 cord while I was away from home: > stop at a drugstore or K-Mart and buy a phone cord. You choice of colour or > length, cheap. > > Neil > 96 M3 > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #4041 *************************** ________________________________________ | 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 |__________________________________________
