[uucdigest] Sunday, August 5 2001 Volume 03 : Number 4103 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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: Re: [uuc] Sway bar link removal?? HELP!!! [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] <rant> apostrophe abuse (skip if you value illiteracy) [Neil Deshpa] Re: [uuc] Sway bar link removal?? HELP!!! ["Gary Derian" <gderian@amerite] Re: [uuc] rotate tires+no tread left ["Michael Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Re: [uuc] <rant> apostrophe abuse ["Paul M. Moriarty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] 328is - problem with secondary air system --> error codes F5 & F6 ["Gary Derian" <gderian@ameritech.] Re: [uuc] rotate tires+no tread left ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Re: [uuc] <rant> apostrophe abuse (skip if you value illiteracy) ["Gary D] [uuc] Attn: Larry Dunlap (others please disregard) [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:13:33 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Sway bar link removal?? HELP!!! In a message dated 8/5/01 6:57:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am trying to replace my strus on the M3 '95. Whe I tried to remove the sway bar links it seems that the nut and bolt are spinning, yet I cannot see anything on the back side to hold the bolt in position. Any suggestions? Mike, you need to place a 16mm or 17mm open end wrench at the base of bolt from the link. That bolt has two flat spots that require the open end wrench to keep it from turning while loosening the nut. Ken Arutunian M3 #31 IS ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 19:07:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <rant> apostrophe abuse (skip if you value illiteracy) Rob: Coming from a nation of 36% illiterates, I value literacy greatly! Compare this to 99% in Russia and who knows how much in the US. 99.99%? In fact, my brother and I have made more than a dozen people literate so far by direct teaching and more are made so each year from funds we set aside. Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Here is an example of the infuriating "random apostrophization" of the English language:" I would have picked arbitrary rather than random to describe this! "This is a minor rant only because I take pride in my language. Language is the expression of thought, and addled or unclear language is simply representative of similarly unclear thought. The ability to structure concepts into blocks that can be strung together and further built upon as more complex concepts via language is the one true thing that separates Man from most Beasts." Amazingly enough this is a bit of disputed statement as far as I know. Noam Chomsky, the world's most quoted man?, certainly supports the theory that structure in language can be used to 'back out' the structure of the brain. Perhaps Steven Pinker too from the title of his book, but I'm pretty sure it is not a proven fact! "Math is a language too." I think Roger Bacon said, "Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe." "Bottom line: rules for apostrophes are simple:" Alfred North Whitehead once said, "Seek simplicity and distrust it." The rules are simple, but it is difficult to procure an exhaustive list. "1) Plurals (more than one of whatever it is): NO apostrophe. Example: One BMW. Two BMWs. Three donuts." Except, in at least one case, when the plural is of a word in quotes, in which case you put a 's inside the quotes. Note also that in some cases there simply is NO simple plural form and you _have to_ reform the sentence. Velasqueze is one such name. "2) Possessive (something owns something else): YES, use an apostrophe. Examples: The BMW's foglight was broken again." But, sometimes don't use the s! Appearance' or righteousness' are examples. Mostly written that way for euphony (to sound decent). "Rare exceptions: "a) "It's" works the opposite way because of the "it is" contraction. No, it does not make sense. Contractions rate over plurals, I suppose." Note that not all contractions have consistent apostrophes. y'all, gonna, won't, etc., are not simply marked! "c) Words that end in "s" get the same treatment as possessive plurals. Example: Fred Jones' BMW ran over my foot." Again, some common exceptions like Kansas's, Texas's, Dickens's, etc. Actually, it should be Fred Jones's BMW in that sentence. Or the Joneses' BMW as the case may be. For an excellent and concise guide to better writing, take a look at _The Elements of Style_ by William Strunk and E.B. White:" IMHO, there is no guide to the English language or American that is both excellent and concise! For Hindi, however, I can recommend a few! Neil Deshpande - thinks in Hindi, but thinks through English! http://www.neilwerke.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 21:13:08 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Sway bar link removal?? HELP!!! Use a thin 15mm or 5/8 thin wrench on the flat between the anti-roll bar and the ball and socket joint. Its right there by the rubber boot. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Gruppe: > > I am trying to replace my strus on the M3 '95. Whe I > tried to remove the sway bar links it seems that the > nut and bolt are spinning, yet I cannot see anything > on the back side to hold the bolt in position. > > Any suggestions? > > TIA, > > Mike Turgeon > BMW CCA #166866 > 95 M3 Avus (I-stock reacer if I can ever get the sway > bar links removed!!!) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:12:45 -0700 From: "Michael Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] rotate tires+no tread left Ummm, John Didnt you get several replies about this tire thing? I know I saw 2 that were from folks that KNOW E-36 very good. You have an alignment problem or heavy foot. Those pressures didnt wear the tires out. Mike - ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 6:34 PM Subject: [uuc] rotate tires+no tread left > Hi > a while ago, I found that my 328ic with Pirelli Pilot 235 40 17's (of > 3 months age/5,000 mostly hwy mileage..hey, doesn't everybody say that > on Ebay?) had very little rear tread left when I did a rear to front > rotation. Since then, I have tried without much sucess to try to > compensate, since the former fronts now on rear have plenty of tread, > while the former rears show the entire Linclon's head on a penny (Cooper > Tires "measurement technique", amongst others)! > I have come to the self-blaming conclusion that, since I'd been > keeping the former tire pressures even all around..that is, about 34 or > 36 psi at all four wheels, (rather than the manufacturer's 33f-36r. > min:37/41 max), that this is my most likely oversight that could have > caused such short tread life, given that the convertible has a heavier > ass end for the top...am I just guessing? I mean, did BMWAG specify > higher rear pressures for the sedan/coupe, or is this a convertible > thang? > All I can say is, I still tramline on crowned roads, even though I > run 37f/41 rear/ as specified, for my wife and I and 3 year old, and it > is a little squirelly at the front end when it rains. I sure as hell > ain't going to buy 2 new Pilots at $200 plus ea., until I know that my > "theory" holds at least some validity. So, is thee anyone who might > have "premature inflation" woes (other than Bob Dole.."easy, boy!"), who > might tell me..in the issue of stupid meets stupid..should I..1. > DECREASE rear pressure, so as to "catch up" with the limited front tread > remaining sooner..2. Run front/rear pressures almost even, so as to run > the same scenario as 1, only more gradually, or 3. get the snow tires on > soon, and dig up and buy two more new Pilots in the spring? > For what its worth, the car is fine on flat or recently paved > roads...here in New England, that is a rarity! > Cheers > John-96 328is cabrio, M3 3.23/LSDiff, etc. > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 19:25:52 -0700 From: "Paul M. Moriarty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <rant> apostrophe abuse OK, I'll jump into this mess too. Insurance agents insure, everybody else ensures. - - Paul - '94 540i '88 M5 '73 02 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:34:23 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 328is - problem with secondary air system --> error codes F5 & F6 I will guess here. The air pump is electric. The DME knows or thinks it is not working. Relay? Fuse? Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Has anyone had this problem: > Your check engine light comes on and when you check > the fault codes they are F5 & F6 which states that > there is a problem with the secondary air system. > > This system basically is comprised of two valves > and a pump. > > I cleared the errors and the OBC-II generated the > fault again after about seven days. > > If you have seen this problem what did it take to > fix it? > > There is nothing in the Bently manual about this > system when there is a problem with it. > > Thanks in advance for your efforts. > > \\\\|//// > ( ^ ^ ) > | O O | > ----------------0000---------0000---------------- > Mark Porath 97-328is > Mount Vernon, Wa. 89-325is > [EMAIL PROTECTED] 84-318i (under restoration) > ---------------0000-----------0000--------------- > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:25:54 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] rotate tires+no tread left The pressure difference between 34 and 41 will not cause excessive tread wear. Your tramlining is due to the rear wear pattern being used at the front. In order to successfully rotate BMW tires, you must do it often, say every 5,000 miles. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi > a while ago, I found that my 328ic with Pirelli Pilot 235 40 17's (of > 3 months age/5,000 mostly hwy mileage..hey, doesn't everybody say that > on Ebay?) had very little rear tread left when I did a rear to front > rotation. Since then, I have tried without much sucess to try to > compensate, since the former fronts now on rear have plenty of tread, > while the former rears show the entire Linclon's head on a penny (Cooper > Tires "measurement technique", amongst others)! > I have come to the self-blaming conclusion that, since I'd been > keeping the former tire pressures even all around..that is, about 34 or > 36 psi at all four wheels, (rather than the manufacturer's 33f-36r. > min:37/41 max), that this is my most likely oversight that could have > caused such short tread life, given that the convertible has a heavier > ass end for the top...am I just guessing? I mean, did BMWAG specify > higher rear pressures for the sedan/coupe, or is this a convertible > thang? > All I can say is, I still tramline on crowned roads, even though I > run 37f/41 rear/ as specified, for my wife and I and 3 year old, and it > is a little squirelly at the front end when it rains. I sure as hell > ain't going to buy 2 new Pilots at $200 plus ea., until I know that my > "theory" holds at least some validity. So, is thee anyone who might > have "premature inflation" woes (other than Bob Dole.."easy, boy!"), who > might tell me..in the issue of stupid meets stupid..should I..1. > DECREASE rear pressure, so as to "catch up" with the limited front tread > remaining sooner..2. Run front/rear pressures almost even, so as to run > the same scenario as 1, only more gradually, or 3. get the snow tires on > soon, and dig up and buy two more new Pilots in the spring? > For what its worth, the car is fine on flat or recently paved > roads...here in New England, that is a rarity! > Cheers > John-96 328is cabrio, M3 3.23/LSDiff, etc. > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:22:14 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <rant> apostrophe abuse (skip if you value illiteracy) The proper possessive form of "it" is its' but the trailing apostrophe is commonly dropped and has become accepted as proper usage. "It's" continues to be the contraction of it is. According to my 1977 Harbrace College Handbook (OK its old), the use of an apostrophe between a word and the plural s is proper to avoid confusion when making the plural form of capital letters, symbols, abbreviations not followed by periods, and of words referred to as words. Therefore 1970's, the &'s are all proper plural forms. If BMW is a word, then BMW's is wrong. But if it is an abbreviation, or capital letters, then BMW's is correct. After all, there may be some other singular item called a BMWs. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 1) Plurals (more than one of whatever it is): NO apostrophe. > Example: One BMW. Two BMWs. Three donuts. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 21:51:52 -0500 (CDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Attn: Larry Dunlap (others please disregard) <All> I apologize for using the digest for this, but I'm away from home and don't have any other way to reach Larry! Thanks for the bandwidth. - -Jay <Larry> I am just checking my email remotely on the isp's server, and got a message from someone who wants to buy those wheels/tires and pick them up tomorrow! He has "an immediate need." I haven't replied to him to discuss price with him, because again, you were first. Anyway, I need to hear from you ASAP, please. I want to sell them, but still consider you the first interest. I'll check my email often. You can call me at 616-868-0942. If I've already departed, I'll make sure the message is relayed immediately and get back to you ASAP. Meantime, without making commitments to the other party, I want to understand their situation -- on the chance you've decided you don't want them. Ok, that's all I've got for now. Thanks. Jay ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #4103 *************************** ________________________________________ | 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 . 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