[uucdigest] Wednesday, March 12 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6209
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[uuc] re: fender rolling Re: [uuc] re: fender rolling [uuc] 97 M3 Drivers Door Issues [uuc] Used ICV sources [uuc] Restriction on DE events for non-chapter members [uuc] Funny working noise in E39 M5 Re: [uuc] Funny working noise in E39 M5 Re: [uuc] Funny working noise in E39 M5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:06:06 -0500 From: "Langsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re:<M cars> How to lube throttle linkage? Rob, Identify precisely which piece is causing the squeak and sticks. I'll suspect it is either of the two small turnbuckles with the ball swivel ends. Replacement of these is expensive. With some care and PB Blaster they can be removed and freed up. You'll need an electric drill. Clamp tightly the sticky ball with a screw and nut , insert screw into drill chuck, and a insert the long end of the screw into the chuck. Hold the rod , spin the ball with the drill while washing out the swivel joint with PB Blaster. Do not swap or change the length of these rods when removing them as they were factory set to keep the left and right throttle bodies in synch. If it is the auxiliary shaft there are needle roller bearings on each end and these may need to be cleaned. This will require removing the throttle bodies from the engine to disassemble. When I assemble these throttle linkages during rebuilds everything goes together dry, except for the needle bearing which get a small dab of synthetic grease, as they are sealed when assembled. If you'd like additional help don't hesitate to contact me directly. Mario L. www.e30m3ownersgroup.org www.e30m3.org www.VSR1.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 07:09:00 -0700 From: "Tim Pfister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: fender rolling I have 225/45/17 tires on 17 x 7.5 wheels and tere is no rubbing. Is your car lowered? Is my car somehow jacked up? Tim ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 09:20:05 -0500 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] re: fender rolling Tim Pfister wrote: > I have 225/45/17 tires on 17 x 7.5 wheels and tere is no rubbing. Is your > car lowered? Is my car somehow jacked up? offset differences in the wheels & width differences between tire manufacturers for a given size mean that there are very few hard & fast certainties when it comes to whether something will or will not rub in a given application. one can be relatively sure if you stick with something in an accepted/proven range of sizes & dimensions that it will fit, but not always. Ben ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 11:01:10 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] 97 M3 Drivers Door Issues First of all, I apologize for the cross-posting in advance. I have 3 issues with the '97 M3 (11/90 production date) coupe drivers door that are causing me headaches: 1. The drivers mirror assembly was knocked off the pins and I reset it, but now when I go up and down on the power mirror switch it goes right/left instead. The up/down part works fine, but when going left/righ on the drivers side I hear a "clunk" inside the passenger mirror. The only relief I have is that Im using the Euro convex drivers glass;-). After reading through Bently, it looks like a ground problem from the wires being pulled. I tried replacing the actual switch, but that didnt resolve the problem. 2. The window will "one-touch" down but when going up, the "one-touch" will stop after rising about 4 inches. After stopping I can hold the window switch up and it will rise completely. I have checked the window track and I cannot see anything blocking the glass. 3. The drivers door lock will not cause the fuel filler door to lock, nor will it activate the "window close" feature, nor the "dead-bolt" feature. Is this a function of the door lock mechinism of the electronics? I am going to try to fix all of this at one time to minimize the "down time" of the car. Please email directly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and to the list(s) with potential solutions. Many thanks in advance. Steve Rowe Fredericksburg, Va ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:03:54 -0800 (PST) From: igor koruga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Used ICV sources Hi, Does anybody on the list has a ICV for 86 325 (2 wire ICV with adjusting screw) for sale? What would be reputable sources for used ICV? I want to minimize chance that it will not work when I get it. I checked eBay, there are few, but I would rather get it from somebody on the list. For bay area people: would a Double 02 salvage be a good source? Igor 86 325 <- with a penny trick GGC BMW CCA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:26:47 -0800 (PST) From: willie yeo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Restriction on DE events for non-chapter members - --0-1661010385-1047486407=:4840 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii There seems to be a change slowly taking place where only chapter members are allowed to signup for DE events. The following is a reply from a DE organizer to an inquiry by a fellow DE participant. For someone who goes around the country enjoying different tracks each year, this is an added cost to each DE event. That is not considering the P-club events that I plan on particpating. Personally, I do not mind paying for chapter membership when I'm accepted for the DE event. Can someone who had similar experience care to comment on this? Will Sorry it's not a misprint. The situation with the "membership rule" is driven by recent IRS problems with SCCA and other clubs where the organizations entire income for many years becomes taxable due to benefits and income from non members. Since BMW CCA is organized in chapters the IRS looks at these independent organizations. Our club looked to national for guidance and the best protection for the club is to have all participants become members of the chapter if they have significant income (gross) associated with them. I just return from the National BMW Driving Events Conference and the topic was discussed at length. In the past many chapters did not require membership. Going forward most if not all will. I don't like it but I accept its part of the changing world we live in. I sincerely hope you will join us, if you're a member of the BMW CCA (northstar chapter) you can join other chapters for 13.50 a year. You get only one roundel but will be invited to all chapter events and get the chapter newsletters. I am currently a member or two chapters myself. And will likely be a Audi and PCA member soon due to my participation in schools for these clubs. - --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online - --0-1661010385-1047486407=:4840 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii <P>There seems to be a change slowly taking place where only chapter members are allowed to signup for DE events. The following is a reply from a DE organizer to an inquiry by a fellow DE participant. For someone who goes around the country enjoying different tracks each year, this is an added cost to each DE event. That is not considering the P-club events that I plan on particpating.</P> <P>Personally, I do not mind paying for chapter membership when I'm accepted for the DE event. Can someone who had similar experience care to comment on this?</P> <P>Will</P> <P> </P> <P><EM>Sorry it's not a misprint. The situation with the "membership rule" is<BR>driven by recent IRS problems with SCCA and other clubs where the<BR>organizations entire income for many years becomes taxable due to<BR>benefits and income from non members. Since BMW CCA is organized in<BR>chapters the IRS looks at these independent organizations. Our club<BR>looked to national for guidance and the best protection for the club is<BR>to have all participants become members of the chapter if they have<BR>significant income (gross) associated with them. I just return from <BR>the<BR>National BMW Driving Events Conference and the topic was discussed at<BR>length. In the past many chapters did not require membership. Going<BR>forward most if not all will. I don't like it but I accept its part of<BR>the changing world we live in.<BR><BR>I sincerely hope you will join us, if you're a member of the BMW CCA<BR>(northstar chapter) you can join ! other chapters for 13.50 a year. You<BR>get only one roundel but will be invited to all chapter events and get<BR>the chapter newsletters. I am currently a member or two chapters<BR>myself. And will likely be a Audi and PCA member soon due to my<BR>participation in schools for these clubs.<BR></P></EM><p><br><hr size=1>Do you Yahoo!?<br> <a href="http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/wh3/prod/";>Yahoo! Web Hosting</a> - establish your business online - --0-1661010385-1047486407=:4840-- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 13:13:13 -0500 (EST) From: Abe Reinhartz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Funny working noise in E39 M5 - --0-1268315964-1047492793=:11693 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I have a new to m3 E39 M5 with 40K miles on it, replacing my E34 M5. The car is great except there is this whirring noise coming from someplace, not changing with road speed or RPM which disappears at stop. It sounds like a squeaky pulley, except it doesn't vary with speed. It's there when the HVAC is off as well. Any ideas? TIA Abe Reinhartz MD - --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Yahoo! Canada Personals - --0-1268315964-1047492793=:11693 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii I have a new to m3 E39 M5 with 40K miles on it, replacing my E34 M5. The car is great except there is this whirring noise coming from someplace, not changing with road speed or RPM which disappears at stop. It sounds like a squeaky pulley, except it doesn't vary with speed. It's there when the HVAC is off as well. Any ideas? <P>TIA</P><BR><BR><P><FONT face=Verdana size=2><EM>Abe Reinhartz MD</EM></FONT></P><p><br><hr size=1>Post your free ad now! <a href="http://ca.personals.yahoo.com/";><b>Yahoo! Canada Personals</b></a><br> - --0-1268315964-1047492793=:11693-- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 13:40:14 -0500 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Funny working noise in E39 M5 Abe Reinhartz wrote: > I have a new to me E39 M5 with 40K miles on it, replacing my E34 M5. > The car is great except there is this whirring noise coming from > someplace, not changing with road speed or RPM which disappears at > stop. It sounds like a squeaky pulley, except it doesn't vary with > speed. It's there when the HVAC is off as well. Any ideas? there was a noise like this in the M coupe which was due to the DME having it's own cooling fan, which ran all the time. dunno whether the E39 has such a fan, but it's possible. could be something in the HVAC system running all the time which shouldn't be as well. Ben not really much help I guess :-P ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 13:57:13 -0500 (EST) From: Abe Reinhartz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Funny working noise in E39 M5 - --0-1988478994-1047495433=:96696 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Thank you Ben. The Subject line should read "whirring" , not working noise. Abe ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Abe Reinhartz wrote: > I have a new to me E39 M5 with 40K miles on it, replacing my E34 M5. > The car is great except there is this whirring noise coming from > someplace, not changing with road speed or RPM which disappears at > stop. It sounds like a squeaky pulley, except it doesn't vary with > speed. It's there when the HVAC is off as well. Any ideas? there was a noise like this in the M coupe which was due to the DME having it's own cooling fan, which ran all the time. dunno whether the E39 has such a fan, but it's possible. could be something in the HVAC system running all the time which shouldn't be as well. Ben not really much help I guess :-P Abe Reinhartz MD - --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Yahoo! Canada Personals - --0-1988478994-1047495433=:96696 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii <P>Thank you Ben. The Subject line should read "whirring" , not working noise. <P> <P>Abe <P> <P> <B><I>ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]></I></B> wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Abe Reinhartz wrote:<BR><BR>> I have a new to me E39 M5 with 40K miles on it, replacing my E34 M5.<BR>> The car is great except there is this whirring noise coming from<BR>> someplace, not changing with road speed or RPM which disappears at<BR>> stop. It sounds like a squeaky pulley, except it doesn't vary with<BR>> speed. It's there when the HVAC is off as well. Any ideas?<BR><BR>there was a noise like this in the M coupe which was due to the DME<BR>having it's own cooling fan, which ran all the time. dunno whether the<BR>E39 has such a fan, but it's possible.<BR><BR>could be something in the HVAC system running all the time which<BR>shouldn't be as well.<BR><BR><BR>Ben<BR>not really much help I guess :-P<BR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR><P><FONT face=Verdana size=2><EM>Abe Reinhartz MD</EM></FONT></P><p><br><hr size=1>Post your free ad now! <a href="http://ca.personals.yahoo.com/";! ><b>Yahoo! Canada Personals</b></a><br> - --0-1988478994-1047495433=:96696-- ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6209 *************************** | | 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 . 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 |__________________________________________
