[uucdigest] Monday, March 17 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6224
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Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: [uuc] <FS> Oil Filters [uuc] re: 540 oil filter canister socket [uuc] WANTED: BMW installation instructions for E30 A/C retrofit [uuc] re: Deflating Big Brother Airbag Re: [uuc] re: 540 oil filter canister socket Re: [uuc] re: Deflating Big Brother Airbag Re: [uuc] WANTED: BMW installation instructions for E30 A/C retrofit [uuc] Re: Late model E36 Oil Change Wrench Size [uuc] RE: Radio Question RE: [uuc] Late model E36 Oil Change Wrench Size [uuc] E34 A/C and Houston RE: [uuc] <E34> 540 oil filter canister socket [uuc] 36mm oil filter socket Re: [uuc] <E34> 540 oil filter canister socket [uuc] Oil filter cap ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 11:19:53 -0800 (PST) From: Mike Hsu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS> Oil Filters Hi. I traded in my '99 323IS, and I have 6 new oil filters that I didn't get to use. They are Mann HU925/4X including washer and o-ring. I would like $30 for all 6. I'm not 100% they fit the other cars listed below so please double check. E36 1996-1999 328i,328is,328ic, 323is; Z3 1997-02 2.8 Roadster/Coupe, Z3 2.5 Roadster, Z3 3.0 Coupe; X5 3.0 only; E46 1999-02 Chassis 323ci, 323ic, 325i,325xi, 328ci, 328i, 330i, 330ci, 330ic; E39 1996-00 528i. Prefer to sell local, but will consider shipping it. I'm located in Novato, CA (less than 10minutes west of Infineon Raceway (more commonly known as Sears Point Raceway ;) )). __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 13:22:38 -0800 From: "Bill Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: 540 oil filter canister socket I've always used my big pair of channel lock pliers. I can get a good grip and turn about 1/4 turn before running into clearance problems. I know there are sockets available, but I'm cheap and have never found another need for a 36mm one. I have a 540 and a740 and the channel locks fit both<g>. A big adjustable wrench would fit fine too(crescent wrench). He also needs a small drain pan or similar to catch the drippings from the filter when he pulls it from the cannister. Bill M. > >> My father (not a terribly car-savvy guy) wants to start changing the >> oil in his 540. I've sent him one of those slick vacuum oil >> extractors >> and some oil filters (sourced from Steve D. at the Ultimate Garage) >> but >> apparently he doesn't have a socket big enough to get the oil filter >> canister cover off. He says he tried to use an adjustable wrench but >> can't get enough clearance around it (?) to use the tool. He measured >> the cap to have a 1-1/2" (38mm?) bolt head. Is that the tool I need >> to >> find him, or is there something better? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 19:35:19 +0000 From: "Gregory Bradbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WANTED: BMW installation instructions for E30 A/C retrofit Not needed in the US, but valid in other countries, BMW produced several installation instructions for the E30 to add specific options: cruise control, headlamp washing, heated seats, Motorsport dead pedal, alarm system, M Tech wheels, etc. I am looking for the Installation Instructions / Einbauanleitung (EBA) to add air conditioning to an E30. Any languge is fine. I don't believe the E30 is covered on the EBA CD, hence my quest for a the traditional (paper) version. Greg in Geneva E30 touring, wanting to be ready for summer _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 11:49:49 -0800 From: jkerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: Deflating Big Brother Airbag re: Deflating Big Brother Airbag With this new thread on the airbag topic, we have yet another reason to consider deactivating them in our cars. So I thought I would repost an old tip on how to quickly, simply, and easily, disconnect the unholy hand grenade laden in the steering wheels and dashboards masquerading as airbags in late model US Spec BMWs. Right under the rear seat bottom is a small rectangular metal box. There is an angular sliding connector, similar to an ignition coil harness connector, plugged into it. Remove the connector. Airbags are now deactivated. Doing this will cause the airbag telltall light to go on in the dashboard. To extinguish the bulb if it bothers you, you can remove it from the gauge panel. You can file a form with the NHTSA to get an official waiver letter from them making it legal to have your airbags disconnected. The waiver, in very non-legal terms, is based on you stating that you are subject to greater injury if an airbag deploys than if it hadn't. If I'm properly seatbelted in, then that more than satisfied the requirement. That waiver may come in handy depending on some state's motor vehicle inspection rules. The form is available on the NHTSA website. Please let's not reignite the airbag debate (hehe) of whether to disconnect them or not. Those of us who wish to disconnect them will do so. Let's all respect everyone's right to freedom of modification. 'jk ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 15:03:27 -0500 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] re: 540 oil filter canister socket If you do go the route of the adjustable end wrench, take note that 36mm is about 1-7/16" (just short of 1-1/2"). This means a 10" wrench is too small, and a 12" is just about right, IIRC. (I tried that before going to the 36mm socket on my VW). - - N. Jay > I've always used my big pair of channel lock pliers. I can get a good > grip and turn about 1/4 turn before running into clearance problems. I > know there are sockets available, but I'm cheap and have never found > another need for a 36mm one. I have a 540 and a740 and the channel > locks fit both<g>. A big adjustable wrench would fit fine too (crescent > wrench). He also needs a small drain pan or similar to catch the > drippings from the filter when he pulls it from the cannister. > > Bill M. > > > > > >> My father (not a terribly car-savvy guy) wants to start changing the > >> oil in his 540. I've sent him one of those slick vacuum oil > >> extractors > >> and some oil filters (sourced from Steve D. at the Ultimate Garage) > >> but > >> apparently he doesn't have a socket big enough to get the oil filter > >> canister cover off. He says he tried to use an adjustable wrench but > >> can't get enough clearance around it (?) to use the tool. He > measured > >> the cap to have a 1-1/2" (38mm?) bolt head. Is that the tool I need > >> to > >> find him, or is there something better? > > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 15:52:43 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] re: Deflating Big Brother Airbag A 2.5k ohm resistor in the airbag sensor line will reproduce the resistance of a functioning airbag and keep the air bag warning light off, but let it flash for the normal check-cycle that some inspections look for. I am not advocating the use, dis-use, or mis-use of airbags, just supplying a technical detail. Use this information at your own risk. If you are messing with your airbag with the info provided here and something blows up, don't sue me. I warned you that this is "at your own risk". - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- From: "jkerouac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[uucdigest]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 2:49 PM Subject: [uuc] re: Deflating Big Brother Airbag > re: Deflating Big Brother Airbag > > With this new thread on the airbag topic, we have yet another > reason to consider deactivating them in our cars. > So I thought I would repost an old tip on how to quickly, simply, and > easily, disconnect the unholy hand grenade laden in the steering wheels > and dashboards masquerading as airbags in late model US Spec BMWs. > Right under the rear seat bottom is a small rectangular metal box. > There is an angular sliding connector, similar to an ignition coil > harness connector, plugged into it. Remove the connector. Airbags are > now deactivated. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 15:53:07 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] WANTED: BMW installation instructions for E30 A/C retrofit EBA CD does cover it. Would fax it to you but it's 117 pages long for the one, of five possible, AC retrofit I looked up for the E30. You can order an EBA CD set from your dealer for not a lot of money, or through KMS if the dealer won't sell it to you. - ----------------------------------------------------- BMW Special Tool Rentals Pay per incident tech support - ----------------------------------------------------- Brett Anderson KMS (440) 338 1650 www.koalamotorsport.com OSS committee member - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregory Bradbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I am looking for the Installation Instructions / Einbauanleitung (EBA) to > add air conditioning to an E30. Any languge is fine. I don't believe the > E30 is covered on the EBA CD, hence my quest for a the traditional (paper) > version. > Greg in Geneva > E30 touring, wanting to be ready for summer ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 13:04:26 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Late model E36 Oil Change Wrench Size Ed, I recently bought a 36mm socket at Sears, but it is 12 point. It was less than $10 - can't remember exactly how much less. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 11:53:32 -0500 >From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] Late model E36 Oil Change Wrench Size > >Woody says the hex on the plastic lid to the oil filter is 36 mm. >Snap-On doesn't make one and the TIS doesn't have one on the list of >special tools. > >Where do you folks get that big a socket? > >I really want a six point, so I don't bugger up the lid. > >tia, > >Ed ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 13:26:36 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Radio Question Ken, When a unit integrated into the dash is changed it requires some degree of customization. A good shop will be able to (should be able) retrofit a commercial unit and build up or re-size another unit into the dash. Really good shops will look far and wide for materials which exactly or very closely match OEM to achieve a "stock" look. Of course this is aesthetics and does not necessarily address electronic integration issues (eg. cell phone interfaces, steering wheel controls, antennas etc.). A good shop can create solutions for this also, but at a cost. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 13:32:10 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Late model E36 Oil Change Wrench Size Ed, Sears has a 36mm.... that's where I got mine. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 15:41:20 -0600 From: "Andrew Harkonen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E34 A/C and Houston Hello Group, I am looking at, and maybe buying a '89 E34 that has one issue that I am not sure about. The seller says the A/C works fine, however it does not come out of the front vents, it only comes out of the vents in the back seat area. Does anybody have any experience with this problem? What does it take to fix it besides fists full of cash and a trip to the stealer? Is this a DIY for a competent shade tree mechanic? Also, can anyone recommend a good independent shop in Houston to perform a thorough prepurchase inspection? Thanks in advance for the help/advice. Off list replies are welcome. Andrew Harkonen (needs a car) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 13:38:02 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E34> 540 oil filter canister socket Thomas, One caution on removing the filter cap. On 7's (don't know if it's also true on 5ers) the filter housing is isolated from the sheet metal with rubber isolators. When twisting off the cap with a wrench you can shear the standoffs. I will hold the "can" with one hand while taking off the cap to preserve the isolators. Also, its a good idea when changing the oil to put the filter in the canister and then fill the canister with fresh oil before putting the cap back on. About a quart or so. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:39:07 -0500 From: Norman Lieberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 36mm oil filter socket BE CAREFULL!! this big nut only gets 20 ft. # . It's only plastic. Norman Lieberman '97 528/5 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:59:41 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E34> 540 oil filter canister socket How do you accomplish this? Without the black plastic top in place and torqued. with the o-rings on the bottom, that canister drains to the crankcase. Ed KKiely wrote: >Also, its a good idea when changing the oil to put the filter in the canister >and then fill the canister with fresh oil before putting the cap back on. About >a quart or so. > > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:18:52 -0800 From: Steve Albrecht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Oil filter cap I bought my 36mm socket at Sears, and have used it only once. Since the lid seals with an 'O' ring, it isn't necessary to crank it down with a wrench. I tighten it hand tight until the lid contacts the aluminum housing, and stop at that point. It then comes unscrewed with just my hand just fine. Three 540s, and never any seepage. Steve Albrecht ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6224 *************************** | | 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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