[uucdigest] Friday, July 11 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6565
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Re: [uuc] How to measure injector duty cycle? Re: [uuc] Merc manuals [uuc] What kind of soap is everyone using to wash their cars? Is the Z ymol worth it? Any other suggestions? Re: [uuc] Merc manuals [uuc] re: Aux Fan (I want high speed only) was Fan RE: [uuc] How to measure injector duty cycle? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:15:35 -0400 From: "Andrew E. Skopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Carbon emissions It was hydrocarbon. The reading was .948 gpm HC, and the pass line is 1.000 gpm Andrew E. Skopp - -----Original Message----- From: Gary Derian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 1:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Carbon emissions Carbon dioxide or monoxide? Probably monoxide. Likely cause is rich mixture from a worn out EGO sensor. Might be other things. Hard to tell with no data. Gary Derian > A friend of mine just took his V8 powered 5 series in for Maryland's emissions testing. It passed, but came back with a carbon emissions reading that was just under the pass/fail line. A year ago it was almost undetectable. What can increased carbon emissions be an indicator of? Thanks in advance, > > Andrew E. Skopp > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:29:17 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Carbon emissions HC emissions increase with misfire. Plugs and ignition are the main suspects, also a host of other things from clogged injectors to air leaks. A cold catalyst is another cause. Gary Derian > It was hydrocarbon. The reading was .948 gpm HC, and the pass line is 1.000 gpm > > Andrew E. Skopp > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gary Derian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 1:10 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [uuc] Carbon emissions > > > Carbon dioxide or monoxide? Probably monoxide. Likely cause is rich > mixture from a worn out EGO sensor. Might be other things. Hard to tell > with no data. > > Gary Derian > > > > A friend of mine just took his V8 powered 5 series in for Maryland's > emissions testing. It passed, but came back with a carbon emissions reading > that was just under the pass/fail line. A year ago it was almost > undetectable. What can increased carbon emissions be an indicator of? > Thanks in advance, > > > > Andrew E. Skopp > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:51:12 -0400 From: "Felix Vicente" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Merc manuals > Not quite AFAIK. At least in the US, the SLK and the C-class > are the only > Mercs available with manuals. The CLK is NOT available with a > manual tranny, > although it would fix its weakest point if it was. The Mercedes "touch > shift" 5-sp auto is just awful--there is a maddening delay of > *many* seconds > before it responds to your downshifts. It is so bad that we > preferred to > buy a '99 with the older auto tranny instead of the 2000+ > CLK. The CLK V8s > would be really terrific cars with a proper manual box. the touch shift in our ML is much faster than any step-equipped BMW I've driven. Another plus is it's always on, you don't have to slide the shifter over to the left first. if you need a couple of downshifts real quick, a nice double-click of the lever (which is a far shorter motion than the BMW ones, btw) gets you a 2 gear downshift. but, just as with the steptronics, i play with it every now and then, but 90% of the time just leave the blasted thing in Drive. They're all gimicks, whether you call it Steptronic, Tiptronic, Touchshift, whatever. They are all still slushboxes. The only one that interests me of late is the Audi one in the TT with the 3.2, which isn't just a fancy lever on a traditional auto. i've sat in, but not driven, an SLK 6-spd and was far from impressed with the shifter feel. The C230k coupe's felt much better. - -felix miami,fl 97 540/6 i prefer three pedals 98 740 95 525 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:14:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe Tan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Removing Tint? I've heard from another board that the pro uses a mix of water and hosehold ammonia to soak the tint and use a black garbage bag to cover underneath and leave it in the sun for an hour and the tint should peel right off. Then use Goo Gone to remove the remaining glue residue. Never tried this myself, so do it at your own risk. Joe __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 18:32:16 +0000 From: "Gregory Bradbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] BMW Engine numbers Question on BMW engine numbers. I'm about to buy a 1976 5 series built in South Africa (long story why) and the title gives the serial number of the engine in a separate field. The VIN numbering system for SA built cars (from the 1970's in any case) means that the engine number isn't (like some other BMW's) the last 6 or 7 digits of the VIN number. The original engine number (4580847) was a twin carb M30 3.0 liter (Bavaria engine if you like). It was replaced 2-3 years later with another one (56653314) which also appears to be the correct engine, as the block has the same markings (3.0/3.3) for the 89 mm bore bottom end. oesn't give a chassis number the same as the engine number. Replacement engine's head has 1977 casting number. 1) Does anyone know what the engine serial numbering convention is for 1970's BMW's. 2) Did / do factory exchange engines have serial numbers? 3) Any way of knowing what the replacement engine came from (if it was a used engine)? Other thoughts are also appreciated. TIA, Gregory in Geneva _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:47:29 -0700 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: AMG S65 Andy says: ...."While Mercedes will continue with its 155 mph speed limit, its performance is designed for the empty, unrestricted autobahn where it can outpace pretty much anything behind it from 100 km/h upwards, just after that truck pulls back into the right lane."..... Interestingly, Auto Motor und Sport TV continues to have stories related to the crowded conditions of the vaunted German Autobahns. It seems that the wide open stretches are fewer and fewer. The density of trucks has likewise increased the number and severity of rear end accidents into these trucks and the trucker's themselves are not as skilled/competent as in the past. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 15:05:26 -0400 From: "Binder, Larry - Spine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E53 white turn signal indicators (full set) where is the best pl ace to purchase these? Also, I am looking for 20' wheels for the X5. Are the 4.6 wheels any good or should I look into an aftermarket company? Larry ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 15:11:15 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E53 white turn signal indicators (full set) where is the best place to purchase these? I don't know about any specific X5 issues, but if given the choice, go with factory BMW wheels. Gary Derian > Also, I am looking for 20' wheels for the X5. Are the 4.6 wheels any good > or should I look into an aftermarket company? > > Larry > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 20:13:58 +0100 From: "Andrew Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Too much power? Bora <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: "I have a C240/6 speed. And let me tell you that although it is a great car to drive on the road, for the track it is terrible. Too many electronic nannies that can't be turned off and the clutch/brake/gas pedal setup leaves a lot to be desired." The articles I have read over the years of BMWs being track-tested have mosly resulted in a reversal of fortune. Cars tuned for the road, and acknowledged thus, include BMW and Mercedes. When track-tested they have often failed to impress with respect to ostensibly more modest machinery. Neither BMW (nor Mercedes) tune their cars for the track; the road is a far bigger challenge. This may be one reason why commentators rarely have a bad word to say about BMW (or Mercedes) ride quality. Of course, it's relatively simple and cheap to tune a BMW - or any car - for the track. Andy T ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:13:20 -0700 From: "JSN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] How to measure injector duty cycle? Hello - Is there method to measure the duty cycle percentage of your injectors? I'd like to do this myself so simple devices and / or layman's tools appreciated if possible. I'd suspect there are multi-thousand dollar devices that can it - is that my only option? I have an upgraded head on my M30 engine and am curious about the effects on the stock injectors. thx! Jeff 90 535i ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 15:38:36 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] How to measure injector duty cycle? Connect a volt meter between the injector and the engine computer. off=12V. on=0V. 50% is 6v average. Not counting the induced voltage spikes. Gary Derian > Hello - > > Is there method to measure the duty cycle percentage of your injectors? > I'd like to do this myself so simple devices and / or layman's tools > appreciated if possible. I'd suspect there are multi-thousand dollar > devices that can it - is that my only option? > > I have an upgraded head on my M30 engine and am curious about the effects on > the stock injectors. > > thx! > > Jeff > 90 535i > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 16:03:49 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Merc manuals - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Andre" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Actually, they do. At least the SLK and CLK are available with > >proper 6-speed manuals. > >- - Rob > > Not quite AFAIK. At least in the US, the SLK and the C-class are the only > Mercs available with manuals. The CLK is NOT available with a manual tranny, > although it would fix its weakest point if it was. Okay, so what's that "next generation Corrado"-looking Merc? That's the one with a manual, right? - - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 16:29:54 -0400 From: "Binder, Larry - Spine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] What kind of soap is everyone using to wash their cars? Is the Z ymol worth it? Any other suggestions? ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 15:31:57 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Merc manuals "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Andre" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > >Actually, they do. At least the SLK and CLK are available with > > >proper 6-speed manuals. > > >- - Rob > > > > Not quite AFAIK. At least in the US, the SLK and the C-class are > > the only Mercs available with manuals. The CLK is NOT available > > with a manual tranny, although it would fix its weakest point if > > it was. > > Okay, so what's that "next generation Corrado"-looking Merc? You mean the 'sports coupe'? Whatever is the TLA may be that Mercedes has assigned to it. > That's the one with a manual, right? Yep. The 6 speed is about as common a sight on MB dealer lots as cloth seats on BMWs. alex f ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:17:04 -0700 From: jkerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: Aux Fan (I want high speed only) was Fan re: Aux Fan (I want high speed only) was Fan: This can be implemented by snipping the high speed wire from the high temperature output of the switch and reconnecting the wire to the low temperature side of the switch. I did this in conjunction with removing the mechanical fan entirely. On the //M3 I also got some more air to the radiator by removing the plastic cover that sits over the electric fan, and cutting out some of the plastic of the shroud that runs from behind the grill to the radiator. The temperature guage needle never reaches vertical now. Before that it would sometimes barely get vertical on hot days in slow traffic. Add a bottle of Redline Water Wetter to the radiator and you'll be all set under any temperature conditions on the street. 'jk ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:54:21 -0700 From: "Kelvin Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] How to measure injector duty cycle? It'd be kind of hard to do without some kind of datalogging equipment or engine management computer since you're probably only interested in WOT. If you're looking at the injectors, you're probably comtemplating upgrading them which means WOT is the only time they'll really have any chance of being maxed out. It's basically a square-wave with a pulse-width of about 10-20 ms or so depending on injector size. Options are looking 1) looking at the injector signal with an o-scope with the car on a dyno or with long probes or 2) accessing the engine management system and looking at the injector pulsewidth there. I don't know if any products for option #2 exist for your specific application. - - Kelvin > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of JSN > Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 12:13 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] How to measure injector duty cycle? > > > Hello - > > Is there method to measure the duty cycle percentage of your > injectors? > I'd like to do this myself so simple devices and / or layman's tools > appreciated if possible. I'd suspect there are multi-thousand dollar > devices that can it - is that my only option? > > I have an upgraded head on my M30 engine and am curious about > the effects on > the stock injectors. > > thx! > > Jeff > 90 535i > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6565 *************************** | | 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! | |==================================================== | Turner Motorsport Inc . 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