[uucdigest] Saturday, August 16 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6665
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Re: [uuc] E30 sloppy shifter Re: [uuc] Rough idle on '99 M3 - SOLUTION RE: [uuc] Rough idle on '99 M3 - SOLUTION Re: [uuc] E30 sloppy shifter [uuc] <FS> 1988 535i E28 [uuc] Central Locking Question Re: [uuc] E30 sloppy shifter [uuc] Fixing cracked valve cover RE: [uuc] Trick with smog checks in CA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 18:50:32 -0500 From: Sean Cordone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS> 1995 540iA All- I've put my 95 540iA on the market. Details are here: http://128.104.222.212/~cordone/540i.html Thanks for the bandwidth, --SC ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 16:47:33 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] Defensive Driving School in the Bay Area? Stan, Last year I had my daughter take the "highway survival course". I thought it was well worth it and so did she. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 17:04:28 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Defensive Driving School in the Bay Area? Stan, tell your friend to join the BMW CCA and take the Golden Gate Chapter's Car Control Clinic. Of course, they do have a "BMWs First" policy. But other than possibly having to buy a BMW, it is about the most cost-effective way to get such instruction. All of the professional race schools offer a non-track one-day course like you mentioned, but the cost is very high. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 17:43:42 -0400 >From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] Defensive Driving School in the Bay Area? > >Hey Californians, > >A very good friend of mine is searching for a "defensive driving school" in >the Bay Area for his girlfriend-very-soon-to-be-wife. Specifically, they >live in Menlo Park. As for exactly what kind of school, I would definitely >say not something with track time. In his words: > >"I'm looking for something that will teach her to drive smarter but have >enough orange cones so that she does not feel condescended or bored." > >She drives an Acura 3.2TL. Any suggestions appreciated. > >Stan ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:49:53 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 sloppy shifter All of them. Gary Derian > Ok, next problem to knock out. The shifter is REALLY sloppy on my 87 325is. > I'm looking to return it to the original feel. What bushings or items need > to be replaced to fix this. > > -John who doesn't know if he is shifting into 5th or 3rd > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 19:48:52 -0700 (PDT) From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Rough idle on '99 M3 - SOLUTION Just a followup... I did pick the car up, and the software change did the trick. Idle does not stumble one bit now. I'm not sure how TSB's work, and the dealer was closed when I picked it up, so I'm not sure if these are no-cost fixes if the car is out of warranty, but my invoice was $0. Money well spent... Neil 1999 M3, 23k, smooth idle 1994 325is, 196k, 1,200+ track miles, not so smooth anymore - --- "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Group, > > I brought my '99 M3 (the subject of the original > post) > in to my local dealer to have the rough cold idle > looked at, and apparently there was a TSB on this > issue, requiring a software update. The dealer kept > the car overnight to have another cold start > opportunity and called me this morning to tell me > it's > smooth as glass now. If it's otherwise when I pick > it > up, I'll let you all know - as I will the dealer... > > HTH, > > Neil > > --- m3 drvr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I believe I am seeing this also on my 98 M3 with > 28k > > miles on it. Anyone > > have an answers? > > > > TIA > > > > > > >From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Subject: [uuc] Rough idle on '99 M3 > > >Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 18:37:47 -0700 (PDT) > > > > > >Group, > > > > > >My 1999 M3 (23k miles) does a strange thing at > cold > > >startup. About 15 seconds after I start it, it > > begins > > >to run really rough, for about 20 seconds. The > > idle > > >does not visibly fluctuate, but the motor is > > running > > >so rough you can feel the car shaking. After the > > 20 > > >seconds or so, it's completely normal, and runs > > great. > > > > > >Any ideas? > > > > > >Thanks, > > > > > >Neil > > >1999 M3 > > >1994 325is > > > > > >__________________________________ > > >Do you Yahoo!? > > >Yahoo! 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Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil N. > I'm not sure how TSB's work, and the dealer was closed > when I picked it up, so I'm not sure if these are > no-cost fixes if the car is out of warranty, but my > invoice was $0. Money well spent... ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 20:52:59 -0700 From: Kurt Zimmerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 sloppy shifter And what exactly are all of them? :-) Here are the bushings I see: Shift lever bearing 25 11 1 220 600 Gear select rod joint (has built-in bushings) 25 11 7 501 309 shift carrier bushing 25 11 1 220 832 Double check those part numbers... Kurt Gary Derian wrote: >All of them. >Gary Derian > > > >>Ok, next problem to knock out. The shifter is REALLY sloppy on my 87 >> >> >325is. > > >>I'm looking to return it to the original feel. What bushings or items >> >> >need > > >>to be replaced to fix this. >> >>-John who doesn't know if he is shifting into 5th or 3rd >> >> >> > > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 22:25:27 -0700 From: "Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS> 1988 535i E28 Selling Year: 1988 Make: BMW Model: 535i Chassis: E28 VIN: WBADC7400J1717969 Trans: Standard Mileage: +193,000 Color: Bronzit Price: Cheap Pictures: http://home.san.rr.com/bmw535i/ This car has several issues. It runs, but has an intermittent computer issue causing the engine to cut out after 10 minutes of driving. Replacing the computer will fix this. Right rear carrier bushings is broken. I have new bushings, but haven't installed them yet. It has a fully charged A/C system and very cold, but the interior fan is not working. I have a fan, but haven't replaced it yet. Recently Installed new parts: - - Radiator - - Thermostat housing - - Driveshaft (Driveline) - - In tank fuel pump - - External fuel pump - - Fuel Regulator - - Interstate Battery (MTP-91) - - O2 Sensor Major parts replaced during last two years - - DEC Catalytic Converter - - Bosal Exhaust - - Autosolutions Short Shifter - - Set of BAS Sport Springs - - 16" Rims with Yokohama Tires Anyone interested in purchasing this car, please contact me off line. Michael San Diego ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 03:05:28 -0400 From: "Josh Coltrane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Central Locking Question I'm having a problem with the remote control on a newly purchased E46, and I'm hoping someone can help. It has been working only intermittently, and only if I'm really close to the vehicle (like holding the remote within six inches of the driver's side door). I took the car in to the dealer for some different work today, and they said something about a failed central locking amplifier and $350+ (Customer Pay) to replace it! Anyone have a similar experience, or know of a significantly less expensive option than this? They also "found" a rear brake sensor that I hadn't replaced the last time I did the rear brakes, and offered to replace that part for a mere $179, so I'm a little suspect of what they're telling me at this point anyway. Thanks, Josh Coltrane 2000 323i ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 09:59:54 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 sloppy shifter You also need all the small parts. My list is: 25-11-1-221-096 25-11-1-220-600 25-11-1-434-194 25-11-7-501-309 25-11-1-221-243 qty 2 25-11-1-220-838 25-11-1-220-439 qty 2 25-11-1-220-199 07-11-9-932-863 25-11-1-220-379 Or you can buy one of the new UUC Shortshifter kits. Gary Derian > And what exactly are all of them? :-) > > Here are the bushings I see: > > Shift lever bearing 25 11 1 220 600 > Gear select rod joint (has built-in bushings) 25 11 7 501 309 > shift carrier bushing 25 11 1 220 832 > > Double check those part numbers... > > Kurt > > > > Gary Derian wrote: > > >All of them. > >Gary Derian > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 10:34:28 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Fixing cracked valve cover > The M5 has a slight crack in its valve cover that extends outward an > inch or so from the oil filler hole. This crack seems to be causing an > annoying oil leak from around the filler hole. I've tried patching the > crack with JB Weld on the back side, but the leak continues. The crack > does extend all the way through the edge of the filler hold. I did put a > new filler cap on, to no avail. Did I just do a bad job, or is there > another way to fix this? Yeah, you could have it welded (TIG or MIG). Then, you could have it refinished if you are interested in making it look nice (I can help you with that if you are interested). Or, just buy a used valve cover that isn't cracked. Regards, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 08:02:06 -0700 From: Brad Houser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Trick with smog checks in CA So you ended up paying for two years at once? Didn't you have to pay a 40% penalty or something like that? Brad Houser > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Coffin > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 2:32 PM > To: bmwuuc > Subject: [uuc] Trick with smog checks in CA > > > I found this out by accident. I have a '87 325is which > didn't pass smog last year due to an air leak. Having no > time to fix it for a year, I go to pay this year's > registration only to find out I don't need a smog check to > get my registration sticker. > > Yes, if you wait a year, the next time registration is due > the DMV thinks you are on a non-smog year. funny. I just > need another opposite smog year car to switch off on and I > will never need a smog check again. > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6665 *************************** | | 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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