[uucdigest] Tuesday, July 29 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6612
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[uuc] Stereo wiring harness removal RE: [uuc] Stereo wiring harness removal Re: [uuc] Stereo wiring harness removal ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:18:58 -0700 (PDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <E36>suspension clunk. not swaybar links Trying to work my way through diagnosing a suspension clunk using the humble toolkit I have at home. Car - - 1993 325i - - Koni H&R/OE sport suspension with M3 strut bearings 115k old - - Ball joints, 80k old - - New sway bar links - - Tie Rods replaced in last 50k Problem: - --------- Clunk on front drivers side when going around right low speed corners with bumps that unload suspension. Car seems to track fine. It's a bit tramlinish from time to time, but I still have an old set of Yokohama AVSI's on the car, and I drive on some roads with screwy patches on them. Originally, I thought it was the swaybar links, driver's side seemed a little cracked and worn (after 10 yrs and 200k) but replacing them didn't help. I'm now thinking its the ball joints and don't know how to test properly. Do I just put the corner on a jackstand, pop the wheel, and pinch the joint in a big channel lock to look for play? If the joint is bad, sounds like it's not that bad a job as long as I just buy a puller instead of hammering (per the thread last week). Other potential sources of clunks? the tie rods seem tight. I'm familiar with brake system clunks, this is lower frequency. Larger objects banging around... Thanks in advance. Marc Plante E36 325i, 214k Vienna, VA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:31:19 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Very true Dave, but this is the point where family boredom turns into complaints and bickering and we all end up in a bad mood. I'd rather burn a little more gas, arrive at our destination sooner and move our complaints and bickering into the hotel room. :^) Besides, on I-5 at 65 MPH, even the semi-trucks are passing you. Sometimes to pass the time we play Spot the BMWs (OBMWC). Scott >Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:42:52 -0400 >From: "David A. Leonard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] Gas Mileage > >On the Durango/Mileage issue.. > >I bet the biggest mileage break would be running 65 instead of 75..I >believe parasite drige increases as a square of the speed..or some >logarithmic progression thereof.. > >Dave Leonard ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:34:28 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Radio Help Keep the ignition and radio power on for an hour and try again. It worked in our '88 535i. Alternatives involve the use of destructive tools followed by a trip to the consumer electronics store for a different radio. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA P.S. Appoligies for my last message not having a subject line, I hit send too soon. >Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 10:29:46 -0400 >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] Radio Help > >The factory radio in my 91 525i dispays "CODE". I have put in the >code from the card numerous times but still nothing has changed. I >have tried pulling power from the chassis for 30 minutes and >nothing. Is the head unit toast (I know, I know it was when it came >from the factory)? Any ideas? > >Thanks, >Steve Rowe ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:50:03 -0400 From: "Richard Bennett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] [FS] '74 2002 Price reduced. Need room in the garage. Below is a brief description of the car and most of the notables. Please call or e-mail with any other specific questions. Malaga w/Black interior, Recaros, 5-speed, short shift kit, 15x7 Wed wheels (basket weave w/ polished rim), twin Weber 40DCOE side draft carbs, Bosch blue coil, 320i master cylinder & brake booster, Schrick 292, Stahl header, Ansa exhaust, lightened flywheel, 390 limited slip differential, Bilstein sports w/H&R springs, swaybars, electric fuel pump, interior and body in excellent condition, garage kept, meticulously maintained, all records since new - including original window sticker, all receipts, extremely reliable, $4,000, pics available upon request. Car is located in Lancaster, PA. This is a great car and a blast to drive. Richard Bennett H (717) 569-3775 W (717) 291-0652 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:58:45 -0400 From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Are we there yet? No! Are we there yet? No! Are we there yet? No! > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 2:31 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] > > > Very true Dave, but this is the point where family boredom turns into > complaints and bickering and we all end up in a bad mood. > I'd rather burn > a little more gas, arrive at our destination sooner and move > our complaints > and bickering into the hotel room. :^) Besides, on I-5 > at 65 MPH, > even the semi-trucks are passing you. > > Sometimes to pass the time we play Spot the BMWs (OBMWC). > > Scott > > >Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:42:52 -0400 > >From: "David A. Leonard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: [uuc] Gas Mileage > > > >On the Durango/Mileage issue.. > > > >I bet the biggest mileage break would be running 65 instead of 75..I > >believe parasite drige increases as a square of the speed..or some > >logarithmic progression thereof.. > > > >Dave Leonard > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:29:57 -0500 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] [FS] '74 2002 how are the floor boards, the shock towers, and all other areas as far as rust goes? Also, can you send a couple pictures of the engine compartment, the trunk, back seat, wheel wells, floor boards? How are the tires, is the paint the original color?(how good is the repaint) what is up with the black molding behind the rear wheels? Alex Cagann http://www.autoconsortium.com > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Richard Bennett > Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 1:50 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] [FS] '74 2002 > > > > Price reduced. Need room in the garage. > > Below is a brief description of the car and most of the notables. > Please call or e-mail with any other specific questions. > > Malaga w/Black interior, Recaros, 5-speed, short shift kit, 15x7 > Wed wheels (basket weave w/ polished rim), twin Weber 40DCOE side > draft carbs, Bosch blue coil, 320i master cylinder & brake > booster, Schrick 292, Stahl header, Ansa exhaust, lightened > flywheel, 390 limited slip differential, Bilstein sports w/H&R > springs, swaybars, electric fuel pump, interior and body in > excellent condition, garage kept, meticulously maintained, all > records since new - including original window sticker, all > receipts, extremely reliable, $4,000, pics available upon request. > > Car is located in Lancaster, PA. > > This is a great car and a blast to drive. > > Richard Bennett > H (717) 569-3775 > W (717) 291-0652 > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:50:10 -0500 From: "Scott Staewen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: synthetic lubricants Why, is that bad? ;) But yes, it's about 10 mpg with 10w-60. I do try to hit redline at least once a day, but mostly I shift at around 3.5-4k rpm and tend to tool around at about 2k. It is fairly congested where I live, and maybe I see more of 1st and 2nd gears than is typical. I get about 6.5 mpg in 1st gear at 2k rpm. Highway miliage is much better, though. I get about 22 or 23 mpg cruising at 85 mph in 6th, even with the occasional bursts to speeds a bit higher. rss > >Wow, is the E39 M5 really as low as10mpg city? Are you a >redline-between-stoplights type city driver? (I haven't seen less than >16.5 in the 540i.) --SC _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:30:06 -0600 From: "r.mackrill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Ooops my error in not identifing Looking for that left rear tail light unit.....it's for an e28 1986. I assume an e34 will not fit? Randy Mackrill ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:36:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Ooops my error in not identifing You can use any tail light unit from an e28, but no other model will work. Not e34. Not e39. Not e30. etc. Brad Couvillon - --- "r.mackrill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Looking for that left rear tail light unit.....it's > for an e28 1986. I > assume an e34 will not fit? > Randy Mackrill > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:26:54 -0500 From: Sean Cordone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: synthetic lubricants Scott Staewen wrote: > Why, is that bad? ;) Naw, maybe lost in the terse email was that I drive the 540 pretty hard myself, but haven't seen worse than 16 or so. Much different car, but 10 mpg is still surprising. What does the E34 M5 get for city mileage? --SC > But yes, it's about 10 mpg with 10w-60. I do try to hit redline at > least once a day, but mostly I shift at around 3.5-4k rpm and tend to > tool around at about 2k. It is fairly congested where I live, and > maybe I see more of 1st and 2nd gears than is typical. I get about 6.5 > mpg in 1st gear at 2k rpm. > > Highway miliage is much better, though. I get about 22 or 23 mpg > cruising at 85 mph in 6th, even with the occasional bursts to speeds a > bit higher. > rss > >> Wow, is the E39 M5 really as low as10mpg city? Are you a >> redline-between-stoplights type city driver? (I haven't seen less than >> 16.5 in the 540i.) --SC > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:18:39 -0400 From: "Mike Gambini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <OT> Independent A/C service shop Boston North Shore? Might want to buy a re-charge kit and do it yourself. Takes about 10 minutes and you save about $120. Kits are available in Walmart, Autozone etc for about $25. MikeG - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve.Goldstein" > Can anyone suggest a reliable independent shop north of Boston, MA, USA > where I can get my wife's 1995 Infiniti I30 A/C serviced. I suspect it > just needs a recharge - it seems to work but isn't very cold. As you > might expect, dealer rate$ are a bit high... > > Thanks. > > Steve ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:42:40 -0700 (PDT) From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Stereo wiring harness removal Group, I'm preparing a racecar (E36), and I'm stripping the interior right now. I'm trying to get the stereo/speakers/amp out, and also want to remove all the associated wiring. Is it a pretty simple unplug after all components are disconnected, or are some wires hardwired? Will I have to feed the door speaker wires out through the door hinge area? Thanks, Neil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:58:59 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Stereo wiring harness removal BMW's stereo harnesses are completely independent, until the doors. In other words, by cutting some cable ties, you can remove the entire harness from the vehicle without damage. At the A pillar, there is a single block connector. The stereo wiring for the door speakers is contained in a separate connector that is fitted to the main block connector. It can be unclipped and removed. Speaker wires in the doors are part of the door harness, but weigh in at less than a couple of ounces, so not something to worry about. Main stereo harness can weigh into the 20lb range. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil N. > I'm preparing a racecar (E36), and I'm stripping the > interior right now. I'm trying to get the > stereo/speakers/amp out, and also want to remove all > the associated wiring. Is it a pretty simple unplug > after all components are disconnected, or are some > wires hardwired? Will I have to feed the door speaker > wires out through the door hinge area? ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 19:46:53 -0700 From: "Joe Elwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Stereo wiring harness removal I can confirm this, as I removed my E36 harness intact this winter while stipping the rest of the interior. The only hitch I had was I couldn't get the head unit connector to pull down thru the back of the dash - couldn't find hole large enough. So I pulled the whole length of the harness out thru the hole in the dash left by the removal of the head unit. Not really a big deal, but would've been easier the other way. And yep, I'd say it's at least 15lbs if not more, believe it or not! Joe - ----- Original Message ----- From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: RE: [uuc] Stereo wiring harness removal > BMW's stereo harnesses are completely independent, until the doors. In > other words, by cutting some cable ties, you can remove the entire harness > from the vehicle without damage. > > At the A pillar, there is a single block connector. The stereo wiring for > the door speakers is contained in a separate connector that is fitted to the > main block connector. It can be unclipped and removed. > > Speaker wires in the doors are part of the door harness, but weigh in at > less than a couple of ounces, so not something to worry about. > > Main stereo harness can weigh into the 20lb range. > > Brett Anderson > KMS > > > -----Original Message----- > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil N. > > I'm preparing a racecar (E36), and I'm stripping the > > interior right now. I'm trying to get the > > stereo/speakers/amp out, and also want to remove all > > the associated wiring. Is it a pretty simple unplug > > after all components are disconnected, or are some > > wires hardwired? Will I have to feed the door speaker > > wires out through the door hinge area? > > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6612 *************************** | | 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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