[uucdigest] Wednesday, August 13 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6659
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[uuc] Korman Sway Bar Instructions [uuc] E30 Fan on working on speeds 1,2,3. works on 4, full RE: [uuc] E30 Fan on working on speeds 1,2,3. works on 4, full Re: [uuc] E30 M3 Suspension Advice Sought re: [uuc] '97 M3 AC problems [uuc] Need 97 528i ac compressor RE: [uuc] <E36> WTB factory steering stops from M3 Re: [uuc] Need 97 528i ac compressor Re: [uuc] E30 M3 Suspension Advice Sought [uuc] Defect Codes (from repair history) ? Re: [uuc] E30 M3 Suspension Advice Sought [uuc] I'm lookin for an M3.......... RE: [uuc] I'm lookin for an M3.......... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 12:25:35 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E30> Source of Electrical Arcing Noise? Is the noise audible outside the car? My money is on a leaf stuck in the auxiliary fan, and the noise is transmitting through a displaced grommet on the drivers side of the firewall. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I heard what sounded like intermittant electrical arcing noises > coming from > either under the left side of the dash or in the driver's side kick panel > (left side here in the U.S.). I decided to turn off electrical > devices one > at a time (the radio and blower fan were the only things on > besides the AC) > to see if it made a difference. When I turned off the AC, the noises > stopped. Then to re-test, I engaged the AC again and the noises started > again. AC off again, noises stopped. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 09:56:43 -0700 From: "John Coffin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E30> Source of Electrical Arcing Noise? I've seen pitting on the contacts in the center vent slider contact and the A/C button like arcing was occurring. Maybe your hearing is excellent. I have a spare A/C button unit if you want to try it. - -John - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <E30> Source of Electrical Arcing Noise? Here's one I have not experienced before, so I seek the wisdom of the assembled Bimmer masses. The car is a '91 325iA with 81K miles that we picked up a few weeks ago. We haven't been driving it due to the need for a new timing belt. Well, now it has the belt and we drove it last night. The weather was warm, so we were running the AC. I heard what sounded like intermittant electrical arcing noises coming from either under the left side of the dash or in the driver's side kick panel (left side here in the U.S.). I decided to turn off electrical devices one at a time (the radio and blower fan were the only things on besides the AC) to see if it made a difference. When I turned off the AC, the noises stopped. Then to re-test, I engaged the AC again and the noises started again. AC off again, noises stopped. Has this ever happened to anyone else here? Did you find the source? Obviously my next step will be to read through the ETM to find out what is in that area, and then start taking thing apart to look for signs of arcing. We've owned two previous E30s and none of them has ever done this. TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA 1990 325i 1991 325iA ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 09:58:59 -0700 From: "Michael Lesser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Korman Sway Bar Instructions Carey, Try calling Korman. They have been very helpful to me when reached in person by phone. Cheers, Michael Michael S. Lesser Program Director for Photography, Film and Video, and Wine Studies Arts, Letters & Sciences UC Berkeley Extension - SF 55 Laguna St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415.252.5249 Fax: 415.252.5285 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:17:53 -0700 From: "John Coffin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 Fan on working on speeds 1,2,3. works on 4, full I remember something about a resistor pack causing the problem. Can the resistor pack be replaced, or do I have to replace the whole switch? - -John ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 13:24:05 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E30 Fan on working on speeds 1,2,3. works on 4, full Resistor pack is not related to the switch. It's replaceable. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Coffin > I remember something about a resistor pack causing the problem. Can the > resistor pack be replaced, or do I have to replace the whole switch? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:41:10 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 M3 Suspension Advice Sought Thanks Kurt, The double metal is on the front sub frame. The rear reinforcements on the trailing arms are identical to those in your picture, except no rust :-) yet. I like the sound of the third option for the rear mount. Hoping never to really need these items, just installing them for insurance. Ed Kurt Zimmerman wrote: > > > Ed MacVaugh wrote: > >> I am installing a Dinan Stage 4 suspension on an E30 M3. I have >> never modified a car in this manner before. I have strengthened the >> mounting points on the front subframe for the sway bar mounts with >> steel to double the thickness of the metal. I have welded on the >> doubling plates to the rear trailing arms to strengthen those >> mounting points. > > > I don't think the double plates are enough, unless you are going with > a 16mm or smaller rear bar. You need a channel/triangular > reinforcement also. Here's a pic of the reinforcement on my car: > http://www.sci.utah.edu/~kuzimmer/images/trailingarm_reinforcement.jpg > (Yes, I cleaned up the rust!) BTW, Dinan used to sell these. > >> >> >> I am thinking of using the Jeff Ireland mounts for the rear bar (the >> Dinan kit calls for stock mounts with Dinan rubber bushings). What >> does the group think? > > > I think that a reinforced mount is good. I've seen people rip these > out with bars as small as 16mm. I used the Turner version, but they > are hard to install, see Mark's post. The Ireland version will be > easier to install, but they will transfer more stress to the trunk > floor because they do not make use of the stock mounting tab. There > is a third design which is like the Turner piece, but each mount is > made up of two pieces bolted together, making them much easier to > install, and yet they still use the stock mounting tab. I will post > the link as soon as I can find it... > > -Kurt > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 11:58:31 -0700 From: jkerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: re: [uuc] '97 M3 AC problems re: [uuc] '97 M3 AC problems: My '97 has the original charge, 87k miles, and has only lost a slight bit of its original temperature. I judge the coolness loss by the AUTO setting. It used to lower the fan setting to about a middle speed as the interior cooled down even with the temperature set to 61 degrees. Now the fan stays full high at 61, but if I set the temeprature to 63 degrees, the auto setting still lowers the fan speed after a few minutes. I've been pretty diligent about running the compressor at least every week or two regardless of weather to help prevent the seals from drying out. I've seen some E36 where the owner didn't run the AC all winter long that had cooling problems after only a few years. With mileage that low on a 6 year old car, possibly the car sat unused for long periods of time. Another cause of lost AC efficiency can be a dirty microfilter. However if the microfilter is clean and the system still loses cooling efficiency after a full charge, I would want to have it looked at by someone other than who the seller says made the determination that there were no leaks. Also, on a '97 I would ask for service records or some documentation about 46k being the true mileage. Keeping cool, 'jk ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 15:38:15 -0400 From: "Michael Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Need 97 528i ac compressor Anyone have or know of a used compressor for a 97 528i. It is my mothers car and we need to get her some AC very soon before my dads life is 100% hell. Also, noticed a huge range in price for rebuilt, any one have recommendations, prices range from $300 to 800. Thanks Mike ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 13:01:31 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E36> WTB factory steering stops from M3 > Jay, > What you are describing can not physically happen on stock 17x7.5 M3 > wheels with 235mm wide rubber. The tire protrudes a good bit beyond the > width of the wheel providing an effective cushion. Just providing another data point - I have 17x7.5 M3 wheels and 235/45/17 Toyos on the the '93 325is race car. Although I'm not at full-lock very often, I have not experienced any issue with the wheel contacting anything. The tire rubs a bit on the inner fender liner, but that's all. And the ride height of the car is VERY low. The car is street-driven occasionally, mainly to/from the track and mechanic's shops. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 16:13:21 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Need 97 528i ac compressor I bet a lot of people feel that a/c is the only thing in their relationship seperating it from a hell-like atmosphere. Sorry - I saw the shot, I had to take it! ;-) - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 3:38 PM Subject: [uuc] Need 97 528i ac compressor > Anyone have or know of a used compressor for a 97 528i. It is my mothers > car and we need to get her some AC very soon before my dads life is 100% > hell. > Mike ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 13:50:44 -0700 From: Kurt Zimmerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 M3 Suspension Advice Sought Kurt Zimmerman wrote: > There is a third design > which is like the Turner piece, but each mount is made up of two pieces > bolted together, making them much easier to install, and yet they still > use the stock mounting tab. I will post the link as soon as I can find > it... > > -Kurt Here is the link to the 2-piece rear sway bar reinforcement for the E30: http://www.sbibmw.com > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 16:33:01 -0500 From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Defect Codes (from repair history) ? Listed on a BMW repair history are some defect codes. Is there a place on the web where I can translate these into what was wrong with the car and/or what was replaced? Thanks! Dennis 330i ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 18:32:39 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 M3 Suspension Advice Sought Thanks Kurt, Excellent! This group is great! Ed Here is the link to the 2-piece rear sway bar reinforcement for the E30: > http://www.sbibmw.com > >> > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 15:34:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Mr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] I'm lookin for an M3.......... Grettings all!! Okay I've made the decision to upgrade. I'm looking for an M3 96-99, silver/black, 5 sp, 4 door and any other little goodies I can get with it. I'm not looking for a track car nor am I going to track it. If anyone out there has one they'd like to get rid of please drop me a line. Is there anything I should be aware of or look out for with any of those year M3's?? I'd prefer a car local to California. Thanks!! Manuel Paredes 95 325i waiting for an alternator!! L.A. BMWCCA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:48:46 -0500 From: "Malcolm Reitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] I'm lookin for an M3.......... If you want a 4-door, you'll be limited to the '97 and '98 model years. Malcolm '88 M5 '98 328i - -----Original Message----- From: Mr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 5:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] I'm lookin for an M3.......... Grettings all!! Okay I've made the decision to upgrade. I'm looking for an M3 96-99, silver/black, 5 sp, 4 door and any other little goodies I can get with it. I'm not looking for a track car nor am I going to track it. If anyone out there has one they'd like to get rid of please drop me a line. Is there anything I should be aware of or look out for with any of those year M3's?? I'd prefer a car local to California. Thanks!! Manuel Paredes 95 325i waiting for an alternator!! L.A. BMWCCA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6659 *************************** | | 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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