[uucdigest] Friday, July 18 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6577
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Re: [uuc] M20 oil pan removal for 525iA RE: [uuc] FW: Is it brake caliper rebuild time? RE: [uuc] E36 Central Locking Problem [uuc] Kids in cars (WOB ?) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 07:04:14 -0400 From: "roger n. katz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Mechanic for E30 in VA Kevin, When my car was a member of the National Capital Chapter, it was faithfully cared for by Lothar at Excluservice in Rockville, MD. (301) 231-5400. Still have lots of buddies down your way who take their "legacy" rides to Lothar. Roger BMC CCA #278914 NY Chapter and CT. Valley Chapter. Kevin Kelly wrote: >One of the guys I know from the Land Rover list just asked if I knew of any >list of BMW mechanics on line. His Dad has an E30 325i and does not have >time to work on it since he is dealing with the clean up after a house fire. >His Dad lives in the Washington, DC suburbs near Manassas, VA. Does anyone >know of something like a BMW CCA list of approved mechanics or know of any >good mechanics in the DC suburbs. > >Kevin Kelly >BMW CCA 50039 > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 07:19:20 -0400 From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re:Removing E28 drivers door lock SLEEVE matt asks >Additionally, how do i know if i have the interior light function >or the heated door locks ? The big circlip-type ring which holds the lock cylinder in place will have a resistor attached to it if you have door lock heaters. If you do and they don't work, don't bother fixing them.. they have been known to get stuck 'on' getting pretty hot and melting stuff chris pawlowicz ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 05:11:13 -0700 (PDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Mechanic for E30 in VA He could also Try J&F Automotive on 4 Mile Run in Arlington. The closest ind'ys to him are Curry's in Centerville and Ashburn and Dr John's in Herndon. Marc Plante E36 325i, 214k Vienna, VA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 08:22:43 -0400 From: "Danny Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E32 Radio Problem I have a problem with the radio in my 90 735il....it just quit playing today. It had developed the famous "scratchy" sound in the on/off/volume control switch. I was driving along this morning with the radio playing and it just quit putting out sounds...it still lights up showing the station etc. One other thing, I get no sounds from either the tape deck or CD player...everything is original equipment. Anyone had the same problem....where should I start the trouble shooting exercise? Thanks, Danny 90 735il 57K miles ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 13:21:02 +0000 From: "Greg Pollock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 Central Locking Problem I have a 1994 325is that seems to have a central locking problem. I can no longer unlock all the locks by unlocking just one door. I need to unlock each door/trunk individually. I replaced one of the fuses and that fixed the problem but a few hours later the problem came back. The fuse didn't look blown though. One of the main problems with this is it locks my gas lid. Anyone experience this before and what was the fix? Also, is there an auxiliary gas lid release? _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 09:25:06 -0400 From: "Beaudette, Roland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] M20 oil pan removal for 525iA I'm trying to remove the oil pan per Bentley but have run into a snag. The transmission reinforcement plate won't budge on one side. I've removed four hex head screws visible from the bottom of the plate and four (plus one more for good luck) reverse torx screws visible from the transmission side. The plate will not move on the driver's side. I can pry from the passenger side and it will rotate but seems bound on the driver's side by the starter. I've left it be fearing the plate may break if forced to far. Whacking with a rubber mallet has no effect. Any advice? Cheers, Roland ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 09:07:59 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FW: Is it brake caliper rebuild time? My 95 M3 (80K) pulls slightly to the right under _hard_ braking. I have recently replaced most of the suspension components as follows: H&R track springs Koni SA Ground control solid shock mounts Ground control spherical bushing RTABs Front control arms Ground control spherical control arm bushings After all of that, I had it aligned to stock specs at a local dealership. I am running Hawk HP+ with new Euro floating rotors in the front and new stock rears, SS brake lines and ATE Super blue. Sometimes it seems like the front right brake is dragging, I think that because if I am next to a truck or concrete barrier I can sometimes hear a quiet rhythmic squeak that keeps time with road speed and my right front wheel seems to have more brake dust than the others. My suspicion is that it's time for a caliper rebuild, just coming to you guys for a sanity check before I dive in. Thanks Jamie Howton 2002 330i 5 Spd Steel Blue Metallic SP 1995 M3 5 Spd Arctic Silver 1979 Porsche 928 5 Speed Opalmetallic ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 07:46:39 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 Central Locking Problem Gas lid release - open trunk and look at the servo that opens and closes the lock mechanism. There should be a plastic pull tab that will unlock the lid. Check the fuse again or just replace it. I suspect you have a short somewhere in the system or something on that circuit is drawing a big load. See what else is listed for that fuse and then start disconnecting each thing until you find the problem. Hopefully it's not in the wiring harness. BTW - if you need either the gas lid actuator or the trunk lock actuator I have both gathering dust in my garage. cheap. Marco - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Greg Pollock Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 6:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E36 Central Locking Problem I have a 1994 325is that seems to have a central locking problem. I can no longer unlock all the locks by unlocking just one door. I need to unlock each door/trunk individually. I replaced one of the fuses and that fixed the problem but a few hours later the problem came back. The fuse didn't look blown though. One of the main problems with this is it locks my gas lid. Anyone experience this before and what was the fix? Also, is there an auxiliary gas lid release? _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 10:44:28 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] FW: Is it brake caliper rebuild time? Yup. Do all of them. Gary Derian > > My suspicion is that it's time for a caliper rebuild, just coming to you > guys for a sanity check before I dive in. > > Thanks > > Jamie Howton > 2002 330i 5 Spd Steel Blue Metallic SP > 1995 M3 5 Spd Arctic Silver > 1979 Porsche 928 5 Speed Opalmetallic > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 10:56:30 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] M20 oil pan removal for 525iA Look closely at the pivot point, there is something holding it there. Gary Derian > I'm trying to remove the oil pan per Bentley but have run into a snag. The > transmission reinforcement plate won't budge on one side. I've removed four > hex head screws visible from the bottom of the plate and four (plus one more > for good luck) reverse torx screws visible from the transmission side. > > The plate will not move on the driver's side. I can pry from the passenger > side and it will rotate but seems bound on the driver's side by the starter. > I've left it be fearing the plate may break if forced to far. Whacking with > a rubber mallet has no effect. > > Any advice? > > Cheers, > > Roland > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 08:03:36 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] FW: Is it brake caliper rebuild time? jack up the car and rotate the front wheel. It should turn relatively freely. If you really have to push on it or you can hear the wheel dragging it could be time for a rebuild. I had a similar problem on my 95 M3 (race car) but I didn't need to do a rebuild. After lubing caliper guide pins and smoothing the area with a file on the carrier that the pads slide on everything was fine. Marco - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jamie Howton Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 7:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] FW: Is it brake caliper rebuild time? My 95 M3 (80K) pulls slightly to the right under _hard_ braking. I have recently replaced most of the suspension components as follows: H&R track springs Koni SA Ground control solid shock mounts Ground control spherical bushing RTABs Front control arms Ground control spherical control arm bushings After all of that, I had it aligned to stock specs at a local dealership. I am running Hawk HP+ with new Euro floating rotors in the front and new stock rears, SS brake lines and ATE Super blue. Sometimes it seems like the front right brake is dragging, I think that because if I am next to a truck or concrete barrier I can sometimes hear a quiet rhythmic squeak that keeps time with road speed and my right front wheel seems to have more brake dust than the others. My suspicion is that it's time for a caliper rebuild, just coming to you guys for a sanity check before I dive in. Thanks Jamie Howton 2002 330i 5 Spd Steel Blue Metallic SP 1995 M3 5 Spd Arctic Silver 1979 Porsche 928 5 Speed Opalmetallic ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 11:02:47 -0400 From: "Chris Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 Central Locking Problem Somebody else will likely reply with the answer to the problem. If not, check the archives as it comes up regularly. There should be a grey release to pull on in the trunk on the right side, near where the gas fill tube is, to release the lid. Chris B. - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Greg Pollock Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 9:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E36 Central Locking Problem I have a 1994 325is that seems to have a central locking problem. I can no longer unlock all the locks by unlocking just one door. I need to unlock each door/trunk individually. I replaced one of the fuses and that fixed the problem but a few hours later the problem came back. The fuse didn't look blown though. One of the main problems with this is it locks my gas lid. Anyone experience this before and what was the fix? Also, is there an auxiliary gas lid release? _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 09:18:22 -0400 From: "BMWBITS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Kids in cars (WOB ?) Could also be captioned .."Car seats " . I havent seen the owners manual on a new BMW for some time , so I am wondering ......is it similar in its mandates relative to Child seats to the Toyota Tundra truck manual ? Bought a new Tundra and the Largest -by FAR -section in that manual deals with the correct (and incorrect ) ways to mount child-seats in the rear seats (yes, it's an Extracab ) . It's amazing , must be 20 pages of do's and don�t's .....almost as if they expect kids to still be alive after a long drive . Only the radio/tape/CD gets anything like the same length/detail of instruction and its only 4 pages .GONE are the days of 'strap em in and tape em shut' car trips Glad my kids are 37 and 39 yrs old !! PS Thirty-odd yrs ago I worked for company developing the explosive for airbags . If you need to convince yourself of the benefits of being strapped in a car during a head-on watch a slo-mo of a simulated Unstrapped-in child coming up out of back seat ,over fronts and being squished FLAT in the wedge between windshield and dash -can u spel 'missile'?. You only need to see it once to get the message . PPS How many digesters have watched an inevitable (you can SEE it coming from afar ) accident and seen what happens when the airbags deploy ? I did once ..lady in Plymouth didn�t stop and sideswiped someone ...She literally disappeared in the cloud of DUST and junk inside the car Bill & Shirley Proud, Tennessee..winters, Seattle..summers Long commute in between . ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6577 *************************** | | 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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