[uucdigest] Thursday, March 20 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6230
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[uuc] Suspension Question Re: [uuc] Euro Delivery, Almost Time, Last minute questions Re: [uuc] E34 535 idle ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 16:44:27 -0800 From: "Michael Lapinskas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E34 535 idle Hello Group - I'm looking for some collective tune-up wisdom. I had my 93 535i, 88k miles into an independent shop for an Inspection I & CA smog cert(passed). Cap and rotor were replaced also. With my old 87 325i and minor tune ups, the bimmer would come back running like a top. This time I have the same rough idle that it went in with and as time goes on it is starting to become rougher. The gas milage is better, I assume due to the valve adjustment. One thing I will note is that I feel there is more exhaust than other cars and other BMW's, although I haven't been able to compare mine to another big 6. Since I do a fair amount of commute traffic daily, I have tried a few hour runs:o) to clean it out a bit, but that didn't seem to help. The shop suggested starting with machine flushing the injectors. I haven't read of many people going down this path on the list. Does this make sense? Are there any other "fine tuning" hints? I'd like to know how to nail the idle :o) Thanks in advance, - -Mike ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 19:41:43 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Where's my keyless entry connector? For my '96 (which used a kit marked for '97 and later), there was a small harness in the kit that mated with a black connector and had the green end. Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Gruppe, > >I've installed several BMW keyless remote entry and security units and have always >found the green connection module inside the glove box that mates to my remote >receiver. It's a 10 minute job. Now I have a '97 328iS and can't find anything that >resembles a connector. > >Where the heck do could this connector be? I've taken a couple of pix of what I saw >with the glove boxes opened up w/ a connector included and one on the '97 that's void >of a connector. If anyone knows what's up w/ this please contact me off line with a >remedy. I'll be happy to send the pix that show the entire gutted out box w/ the >wiring connections.....minus the one for the keyless entry on the '97. > >TIA > >Evan > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:03:03 -0800 From: Steve Albrecht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Euro Delivery Joe Tan questions...On a separate topic, Isn't European Delivery kind of a oxymoron? I mean, a brand new motor that needs to break-in and the autobahn. Not a good combination I would think...? Just wondering. I'm sure this will stir up a lot of controversy, but engine break-in is not a concern these days with modern metalurgy and machine techniques. Machining tolerances are far tighter than they were only ten years ago, and the part-to-part variations are pretty much neglible with computer controlled tools. The bottom line is that there should be no machining taking place in an assembled motor. The brakes however do need to be broken in a bit, but a few stops from 240 kph should take care of that requirement :-) Steve Albrecht - drive it like you stole it. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:54:21 -0500 From: Norman Lieberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Euro Delivery Almost Here & ? 1-I did a ED. in '86 the center was new then no breakfast but they gave a lunch voucher for 2 at a nice nearby resturant. My WAG is if there doing it ,all will be OK. 2- The was a temp. euro. spec.radio (which is far superior ) that will be swaped out before the car leaves for the US. 3- Just get the higest octane unleaded available. Approx. $5 US. per metric gallon. You will have no problems. They drive BMW in Ger. <G> 4- PRICELESS I still think about the trip. Would do it again in a heart beat. I was able to cut a deal here that made ED not cost effective on my E 39 purchase. ENJOY!!!!!! Norman Lieberman ex '86 325es, Now '97 528/5 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 21:41:39 -0500 From: Phil Marx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Euro Delivery, Almost Time, Last minute questions Joe Tan wrote: >On a separate topic, Isn't European Delivery kind of a oxymoron? I >mean, a brand new motor that needs to break-in and the autobahn. Not >a good combination I would think...? Just wondering. Given that Germany, the land of the Autobahns, is still the largest market for BMW cars, what do you think they do to break-in 250,000 new BMWs every year--- bring 'em to America? It's not how fast you go, it's how fast the engine turns, how much you vary your speed, and how often you let the engine decelerate to seat the rings. Given that running 100 mph in top gear certainly won't exceed any break-in limit in a BMW, that traffic on the Autobahn system isn't what it used to be, and that all engines are run-in somewhat before we get our hands on them, some Germans think you should break-in your new car exactly the way you intend to drive it for the rest of its life. Treat it gently but you don't have to baby it. And _an_ oxymoron might be "cheap BMW", "French loyalty", "Windows Operating system", "Microsoft help", or "Elite Republican Guard". European Delivery is just what it says it is. It may appear "incongruous" to you, or "moronic" if you don't care about being "P.C.", but it's not an oxymoron. - -Phil ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 21:43:03 -0800 From: E3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS: E36 Parts Hi: Time to clean out the garage since I sold my 98 M3/4. Wanted to give listers a chance to buy the stuff before I post it on ebay: Complete pics here: http://www.bitcircus.com/gallery/bmwparts Here is a brief list of whats available: (Please note all parts are from/for a 98 USA M3 Sedan, but will most will likely work on any E36) - -Newer USA Factory Headlights (Left and Right- about 2000 miles on them) - -Newer USA Factory Taillights (Left and Right- Sedans only) - -Newer USA Factory Front Turn Signal Markers (Sedans only) - -Factory Stereo (includes removal tool) - -Factory AMP for non-HK 10-speaker factory system - -Factory rear speakers for non-HK 10-speaker factory system - -Haynes manual from the UK - -Autotek Amp and custom mount to fit factory amp location and holes. - -UUC Tranny Enforcer Email me if you have any questions. Prices are negotable, make an offer. - -Ed ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 21:58:12 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] FS: E36 Parts I'm interested in the transmission reinforcement. What kind of price are you thinking about? I Was going to ask where you are for shipping purposes, but they probably don't weigh that much anyhow. Jason - --- E3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi: > > Time to clean out the garage since I sold my 98 > M3/4. Wanted to give > listers a chance to buy the stuff before I post it > on ebay: > > Complete pics here: > http://www.bitcircus.com/gallery/bmwparts > > Here is a brief list of whats available: > > (Please note all parts are from/for a 98 USA M3 > Sedan, but will most will > likely work on any E36) > > -Newer USA Factory Headlights (Left and Right- about > 2000 miles on them) > -Newer USA Factory Taillights (Left and Right- > Sedans only) > -Newer USA Factory Front Turn Signal Markers (Sedans > only) > -Factory Stereo (includes removal tool) > -Factory AMP for non-HK 10-speaker factory system > -Factory rear speakers for non-HK 10-speaker factory > system > -Haynes manual from the UK > -Autotek Amp and custom mount to fit factory amp > location and holes. > -UUC Tranny Enforcer > > Email me if you have any questions. Prices are > negotable, make an offer. > > -Ed > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 01:22:48 -0500 From: UUC Admin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Admin: Assistance required Would the member out there with the machine name Mvykuga logged in from the following IP: (washdc3-ar6-4-63-010-123.washdc3.dsl-verizon.net [4.63.10.123]) please contact me immediately. Thank you, Michael K Donohue System Administrator UUC Digest http://www.uucdigest.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 10:13:38 +0100 (CET) From: John Firestone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Euro Delivery Keith Wollenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >2. Can the radio be adapted for the duration of the trip to 9KHz > >spacing for AM and to catch all the FM. Why? Because I love to dig on > >the radio while driving in Europe, that's why. > > It will have a European radio in it. This will be replaced at the port > with the US radio, before you see the car again, so this is no problem. I better not tell you about the temporary radio that was originally in my car. Suffice to say, there was *no* danger of it being stolen! To their considerable credit, BMW NA was very good about making things right. BMW NA used to swap radios when a car reached America, but I believe they stopped doing this after they delivered the last E36 3-series. Since then, I am reasonably sure that all markets have been getting a common set of radios installed at the factory that are software coded for the car's intended market. At least that's been true of every current-generation car I can remember. Unfortunately, my parent's 2001 Euro-delivery E46 325i touring was already coded for the U.S. -John '96 318is ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 08:02:58 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Where's my keyless entry connector? The connector should be taped back against the main harness at the firewall. It may be totally covered in tape, making it hard to spot. - ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I've installed several BMW keyless remote entry and security units and have always found the green connection module inside the glove box that mates to my remote receiver. It's a 10 minute job. Now I have a '97 328iS and can't find anything that resembles a connector. > Where the heck do could this connector be? I've taken a couple of pix of what I saw with the glove boxes opened up w/ a connector included and one on the '97 that's void of a connector. If anyone knows what's up w/ this please contact me off line with a remedy. I'll be happy to send the pix that show the entire gutted out box w/ the wiring connections.....minus the one for the keyless entry on the '97. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 09:32:43 -0500 From: "Richard Bennett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Suspension Question I am in the process of upgrading the suspension on my 95 M3, decided to go with Bilsteins & H&R springs. Have the same setup on my E34 525 and 2002, been very happy with the results. What else should I do while in the process? I recall an article in Roundel suggesting to use E36 convertible rear shock tower mounts because they are a bit beefier. Any thoughts on this? Go with the aluminum mounts? Read somewhere to do the rear trailing arm bushings as well. Sway bars? Control arms? Would like to do all of this at once. Car is mostly a daily driver, couple autox and maybe a track day or two a year. Thank you in advance. Richard Bennett ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 07:35:15 -0800 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Euro Delivery, Almost Time, Last minute questions > "3. Any problems finding gas with the proper octane? Gee, my guide book > doesn't translate "91 octane". If it just that simple, I can do that in > German and French." > > The octane will often be marked, though remember the different scale used > (the Europeans only use RON, resulting in a higher figure). You should > have no problems finding the right stuff. When you're buying gas in the US, you're not buying "91 octane". You're buying "91 AKI", where AKI=(R+M)/2. What that means is that there are two different commonly-accepted method of measuring octane - the Research method and the Motor method. They produce different numbers, and the Research number is typically higher. The US posted pump octane is the average of the two. Europe uses the Research number (RON). The US used to use RON (until sometime in the '70s?) If memory serves, you'll commonly see 91, 95, and 98 RON in Euro gas pumps. These line up pretty well with 87, 91-92, and 94 AKI. > "4. How long will it take after I get home to wipe the s*&%-eatin' grin > off my face?" > > Probably a good long time, if your traffic experiences are pleasant. Remember to use your mirrors, keep right except when passing, and mostly people will do the same for you. John. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 07:41:10 -0800 From: "JS Nord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E34 535 idle I'll guess it's a minor vaccuum leak, something these engines are very sensative to. Carefully check the following: - - all intake boot hoses and clamps - - ICV hose and clamps - good time to blast the internals clean with carb cleaner as well - - all the smaller vaccuum hoses like the FPR hose, etc. - - dipstick and oil cap seals - - brake booster vac line and check valve (mine had a small crack in it) Any and all of these can have small leaks. A series of small leaks can be quite a factor. other ideas include: - - use the recommended Bosch plugs and not the +4's or similar. Car idles better with the specified plug. - - run a couple of tanks of gas with supplemented Chevron's techron cleaner additive - - wipe the throttle body port clean (rag soaked in carb cleaner) - - make sure both the temp sender wires on the top of the water hosing are connected well (effects cold run) - - check the cap / rotor (yours sounds new) With a little work, you can get these engines to idle nicely. They will never idle like a Toyota. Hope this helps, Jeff 90 535i - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Lapinskas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 4:44 PM Subject: [uuc] E34 535 idle > Hello Group - I'm looking for some collective tune-up wisdom. I had my > 93 535i, 88k > miles into an independent shop for an Inspection I & CA smog > cert(passed). Cap and > rotor were replaced also. With my old 87 325i and minor tune ups, the > bimmer would > come back running like a top. > > This time I have the same rough idle that it went in with and as time > goes on it is > starting to become rougher. The gas milage is better, I assume due to > the valve adjustment. > One thing I will note is that I feel there is more exhaust than other > cars and other > BMW's, although I haven't been able to compare mine to another big 6. > Since I do a fair > amount of commute traffic daily, I have tried a few hour runs:o) to > clean it out a bit, but > that didn't seem to help. > > The shop suggested starting with machine flushing the injectors. I > haven't read of > many people going down this path on the list. Does this make sense? > > Are there any other "fine tuning" hints? I'd like to know how to nail > the idle :o) > > Thanks in advance, > -Mike > > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6230 *************************** | | 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 |__________________________________________
