[uucdigest] Friday, February 14 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6116
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[uuc] brake lining light [uuc] BBS part # h*lp Re: [uuc] BBS part # h*lp RE: [uuc] Re: Drei Bond 1209 or RTV RE: [uuc] Drei Bond 1209 or RTV RE: [uuc] Drei Bond 1209 or RTV RE: [uuc] brake lining light ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 13:00:46 -0800 From: "Brant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Idling problem on a 1994 325 E36 Jerry - I presume you mean that you get RPM drop when you depress the clutch while coming to a stop in gear, not that you get an RPM drop when you depress the clutch while idling in neutral. If so, start your diagnosis by removing, cleaning, and reinstalling the idle air control valve. If it gets gummed up (and they all do after time), it will not move smoothly and will create the symptom you describe. Brant Miller <<<<<<<Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:16:54 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Idling problem on a 1994 325 E36 . . . . Good morning all. I need the list to help diagnose a problem with my 1994 325i E36. It has been cold here lately (0 F-10F) and this may be a contributor to the problem. I have had intermittent problems with the idle. When depressing the clutch, the RPMs sometimes drop to 400 RPM and it has stalled on occasion. . . . Jerry Surzycia>>>>>>> ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 21:43:25 -0000 From: "Andrew Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Appropriate tow vehicle The world record for diesel caravan towing was recently set in South Africa by a standard, 184 bhp BMW 330d sedan, which towed a 1200 kg "Jurgens Fleetline" caravan at 104 mph (oh lord, why?), beating the previous record by 7 mph and so breaking the 100 mph barrier for the first time. The petrol-powered record was also set, with the same caravan towed by a M-B ML500 at a risible 109 mph. One can reasonably assume that the diesel X5 3.0d is also a capable tow vehicle. It is already on sale in Australia, a market similar in spirit (if not size) to that of the US. In the UK it is regarded as the best X5 variant, unless one's pockets are bottomless. Andy T ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 14:04:49 -0800 (PST) From: d seeley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Appropriate tow vehicle Here's a picture & the story: http://www.autocluster.co.za/id240.htm Andrew, you didn't mention the most important part: the car & trailer are both stickered up! Any racer can tell you that each sticker adds speed and makes the trailer easier to tow! Donna 88 M3, lots of stickers 91 Dodge Ram tow-beast, several stickers 89 325i, slow because of no stickers - -------Original Message------- From: Andrew Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 02/14/03 01:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Appropriate tow vehicle > > The world record for diesel caravan towing was recently set in South Africa by a standard, 184 bhp BMW 330d sedan, which towed a 1200 kg "Jurgens Fleetline" caravan at 104 mph (oh lord, why?), beating the previous record by 7 mph and so breaking the 100 mph barrier for the first time. The petrol-powered record was also set, with the same caravan towed by a M-B ML500 at a risible 109 mph. One can reasonably assume that the diesel X5 3.0d is also a capable tow vehicle. It is already on sale in Australia, a market similar in spirit (if not size) to that of the US. In the UK it is regarded as the best X5 variant, unless one's pockets are bottomless. Andy T > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 14:27:58 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: USA Today - "For yuppies, BMW is better" I didn't think there WERE any more yuppies? Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Haven't been upwardly mobile for a very long time >Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 13:21:19 -0500 >From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] USA Today - "For yuppies, BMW is better" > >FYI.... > >vty, > >- --Dennis <snip> ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 15:03:49 -0800 (PST) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: OT - Junkyard Wars looking for contestants! On Fri, 14 Feb 2003, Dennis Wynne wrote: > 'Junkyard Wars' is looking for new contestants to compete on > the 2003 series. I would pay money to help send Brett to JW. - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 15:05:40 -0800 From: Kurt Zimmerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: USA Today - "For yuppies, BMW is better" Not to mention young! :-) Kurt--looked around, didn't see danger, took shot. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I didn't think there WERE any more yuppies? > >Scott Miller >GGC BMW CCA >Haven't been upwardly mobile for a very long time > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 18:08:01 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: USA Today - "For yuppies, BMW is better" In a message dated 2/14/03 5:31:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't think there WERE any more yuppies? There may be, but I passed yupdom many moons ago..... Gary Buff 95 318ti 03 325i coming..... ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 15:17:44 -0800 From: "JSN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: OT - Junkyard Wars looking for contestants! Can you have a one man team? What happens if they don't have german components? - ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bolhuis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 3:03 PM Subject: [uuc] Re: OT - Junkyard Wars looking for contestants! > On Fri, 14 Feb 2003, Dennis Wynne wrote: > > > 'Junkyard Wars' is looking for new contestants to compete on > > the 2003 series. > > I would pay money to help send Brett to JW. > > -- > "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." > -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 20:07:15 -0500 From: James Levine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] brake lining light The brake lining light on my 1990 325ic just came on but the pads are not worn. Any suggestions? _James Levine ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 20:36:39 -0600 From: Neil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] BBS part # h*lp Anyone here able to ID this BBS decklid spoiler? The ebay seller advertised it as fitting both the E21 and Mercedes 107/450/380/etc. SL roadster (yeah right...they're a foot narrower). It is 4 or 5 inches wider than the decklid spoiler on my E28. We believe that it is for the Mercedes, but can't tell. Here's the link for the ebay auction, in case you wanted to see photos, though they don't show much: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34206&item=2400661867&rd=1 or try this one: http://tinyurl.com/5v3a Here is what is written/moulded into the thing: BBS Heckspoiler Type 21.11.005 Typzeichen KBA 35450 It was made in 1982. BTW, it's for sale....again. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 20:51:41 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] BBS part # h*lp The semicircular cutout was most prevalent in 6 series spoilers due to the placement of the roundel emblem. Ed ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 22:15:02 -0500 From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Re: Drei Bond 1209 or RTV Oh, and by the way, some of these silicone sealants when in contact with hot engine oil can cause excessive foaming. Ford has had that problem on some of it's diesels. David - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Bolhuis Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 3:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Drei Bond 1209 or RTV On Fri, 14 Feb 2003, KMS - Brett Anderson wrote: > Yes, you can use a high temp RTV. > > Remember though, less is better. Any RTV that you see squeeze out > of the area when you bolt down the cover, is indicative of how > much just squeezed INTO your engine. RTV floating around inside > your engine is a VERY bad thing. Oh good grief yes. My friend took the valve cover off his old Suzuki GS550 and found HUGE blobs of silicone inside, still sticking to the edge luckily. The gigantic bead that the hamfisted PO must have laid in there boggles the mind. - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 22:14:45 -0500 From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Drei Bond 1209 or RTV There are several "sensor safe" formulas. I have used a copper based one in the past with good results, also high-temperature rated. David - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Brant Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 4:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE:[uuc] Drei Bond 1209 or RTV Brett - I've been taught that RTV will damage O2 Sensors unless it is specifically sensor safe (the blue stuff). Seems that a BMW engine assembler was using RTV without authorization and BMW got fined by the US for producing cars that failed emissions testing. Or some such. So, what is your secret of successful use? Is the high-temperature RTV (I presume you mean the red stuff) not damaging to O2 Sensors? Or is it that you use only small amounts? BTW, the red stuff is magic on aircraft exhaust systems! Thanks for whatever additional education you can offer. Brant Miller <<<<<<<<Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:18:44 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Drei Bond 1209 or RTV Yes, you can use a high temp RTV. . . . . - - ----------------------------------------------------- BMW Special Tool Rentals Pay per incident tech support - - ----------------------------------------------------- Brett Anderson KMS (440) 338 1650 www.koalamotorsport.com OSS committee member>>>>>>>> ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 22:25:28 -0500 From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Drei Bond 1209 or RTV Might want to look at Hylomar. A kind of tacky thin blue liquid, works great on gaskets and as a sealant on close fitting parts. developed by Rolls-Royce for it's aircraft engines. David - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of KMS - Brett Anderson Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 11:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Drei Bond 1209 or RTV Yes, you can use a high temp RTV. Remember though, less is better. Any RTV that you see squeeze out of the area when you bolt down the cover, is indicative of how much just squeezed INTO your engine. RTV floating around inside your engine is a VERY bad thing. To give you an idea of how little to use, you should be able to see through it. I've never finished a tube of this stuff, they always go hard when about 3/4 full because I don't use it fast enough. One tube = 6 months or more in my shop. - ----------------------------------------------------- BMW Special Tool Rentals Pay per incident tech support - ----------------------------------------------------- Brett Anderson KMS (440) 338 1650 www.koalamotorsport.com OSS committee member - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I am planning on replacing my leaking valve cover gasket within the next > few weeks (S50US). I have the gasket set which includes the spark plug > hole gaskets but TIS calls out the use of Drei Bond 1209 as a sealant > for several of the surfaces. Can I use plain old RTV sealant in place > of the Drei Bond or do I really need to go to the dealer and get the > factory approved magic elixir? ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 22:31:27 -0500 From: Bill Matthews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] brake lining light I'll go with the obvious here. Replace the brake pad sensor(s). Cheap and easy. Bill Matthews Hockessin DE 00 M Geeze some Volvos > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of James Levine > Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 8:07 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] brake lining light > > > The brake lining light on my 1990 325ic just came on but the pads are > not worn. Any suggestions? > _James Levine > > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6116 *************************** | | In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. |________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | | Autoscope-Motorsports - http://www.autoscope-motorsports.com | |==================================================== | | Koala MotorSport . 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