[uucdigest] Saturday, August 30 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6715
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Re: [uuc] Sanity Regained, It's Not Me, It's the Diff <longish> Re: [uuc] Sanity Regained, It's Not Me, It's the Diff <longish> Re: [uuc] SI Reset Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 07:49:31 -0700 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Someone hit my BMW! Advice sought... > In my case, Farmers never contacted me. I had to get my insurance company > to contact them and **inform them I was even part of the accident**. My question would still be why, in this case, you would even want to deal with their insurer directly? Since you contacted your insurer, did they tell you to contact the other party's company? That runs contrary to my experiences. > First word from Farmer's came August 19th, twenty five days after the > accident. They had my information incorrect. They still do, even after > my repeated requests for correction. The did not ask me where I wanted it > fixed, but told me to take it to their "network" shops (a pervasive > practice throughout the industry I find quite shady, but will leave that > point alone). Under California law an insurer cannot require that you use a particular shop. They can, I think, require that you have an estimate written either by their adjuster or a shop of their choosing, but they cannot require that you have the work done there. We're insured through State Farm, I've always found that the shops we've wanted to use have had the appropriate tie-ins with them. John. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 09:52:07 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Engine weights In view of the direction this thread has since taken, I should point out that by "S52" below I'm referring to the engine used in my E36 M3. Neil 96 M3 on 8/30/03 9:17 AM, Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > on 8/29/03 12:06 AM, "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> The AC compressor on an S52 is literally half the size of that on the S14. >> Headers are 1/3rd the size, and don't forget the intake is plastic. >> >> PS pump is similar in size, not sure about weight. Alternator is about >> 2/3rds the size. > > Just for fun I looked up some of these weights (all in kg): > > S52 S14 > ===== ===== > AC compressor 6.42 8.17 > Intake manifold(s) 2.80 5.39 > Exhaust manifold(s) 5.50 6.22 > PS pump 2.22 1.84 > Alternator 5.81 6.40 > ----- ----- > Total 22.75 28.02 > > Neil > 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 08:01:10 -0700 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <WOT> Z06 vette advice > Oh, that M52. That is based on the M30 "big block". Those engines, as > well as the M88 and S38 variants do weigh upwards of 500 lb. The current > S52 is based on the small block engine and weighs considerably less, > about 400 I'd guess. Yeah, that 'upwards of 500lb' is upwards of where an aluminum-headed old-style smallblock Chevy is, and WAY upwards of where an aluminum-headed smallblock Ford is. It is, at least, lighter than an old Jag XJ motor. The M62TU V8 is 200kg (without accessories, IIRC) and the LS6 is in the same territory. John. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 16:26:04 +0100 From: "Andrew Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] M52 "Big Six"; Nordschleife Gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: "Oh, that M52. That is based on the M30 "big block". Those engines, as well as the M88 and S38 variants do weigh upwards of 500 lb." If we are talking about racing engines, then fair enough. The only 1970s road-going M30 relation I can find is the M49, 12-valve precursor to the M88. I'm off to the 'Ring tomorrow (no, not the Wagner kind). Going for a gentle potter round the Nordschleife, and the Sudschleife, if I can find it. Anything I should be looking out for? I think I missed the CTS-V. Andy T '03 318i 2.0. Faster than the tour bus ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 10:48:13 -0500 From: "phil irby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] SI Reset Instructions Does anyone know if this method only applies to OBD II? I have a 92 325i with OBD I so stomping the gas pedal gives the check engine codes, but doing this method appears to do some kind of "reboot". All check engine, oil service and inspection lights illuminate, gauges go to max and then back to zero, but still only 2 green lights lit when I cycle ignition next time. Just had oil change and was unable to reset SI using normal shorting under the hood so figured this was worth a try. Do I have a bad SI board? Someone mentioned that may be, but that was before I tried this method and saw that all lights illuminate. Or maybe is it just a matter of timing all the actions right as with the gas pedal stomp for error codes? Any advice appreciated. TIA Phil 92 E36/M50 > Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 15:13:31 -0700 > From: Steve Albrecht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] SI Reset Instructions > > The latest Roundel tech tips section has a procedure for resetting the > SI lights without using a tool. I tried it on my 2000 540i and it > worked perfectly. I'll repeat the instructions here for those of you > that don't get the Roundel. See what you're missing by not joining the CCA! > > � Ignition key in OFF position > � Press and hold the trip odometer reset button and turn the key > to the accessory position > � Keep the reset button pressed for 5 more seconds until 'Oil Service', > 'Inspection', or 'Reset' appears. > � Press the button again for 5 more seconds until the message flashes. > � While the message is flashing, press the button again briefly to reset > the SI. > � Successful reset of the SI will display 'End SIA' for about 2 seconds. > > > Steve Albrecht > Cupertino, CA > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 11:42:19 -0500 From: "dlejune" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Diminished value claims Getting in on tail of this thread, but I do this type law in Texas. If anyone wants info, they can email me directly. Dana LeJune ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 12:50:39 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] M52 "Big Six"; Nordschleife Watch out for an early apex, and also beware where you pop out of the carousel. Too early and you will pop into the weeds. My instructor said to pop out in a manner that you drive over the outside corner of the concrete. As far as M49 or M52, perhaps Alpina added a few to the M49 for their specification. Gary Derian > Gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > "Oh, that M52. That is based on the M30 "big block". Those engines, as > well > as the M88 and S38 variants do weigh upwards of 500 lb." > > If we are talking about racing engines, then fair enough. The only 1970s > road-going M30 relation I can find is the M49, 12-valve precursor to the > M88. > > I'm off to the 'Ring tomorrow (no, not the Wagner kind). Going for a gentle > potter round the Nordschleife, and the Sudschleife, if I can find it. > Anything I should be looking out for? I think I missed the CTS-V. > > Andy T > '03 318i 2.0. Faster than the tour bus > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 13:07:16 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] "M52 Big Six"? A V type pushrod engine is smaller and lighter than most other designs. An all iron Chevy V-8 weighs about 550 lb. With aluminum heads its about 530. The current LS1 all aluminum Chevy weighs about 450 or so. The US market M50 and M52 have iron blocks except for some Z3 versions. Gary Derian > One of the URLs points to a text page listing BMW's M52 engine as a "3.3/3.5 > Big Six". I have no idea what one of those is, and nor I suspect does the > author. > > It is a fair bet that an iron-block M30 big six (of varying capacities, > stretching from 2.8 to 3.8) weighs a good 500 lb all-in. An M52, based on > the M60 small-block six (which was renamed M20 for the E30 series, and then > became M50 with 24 valves) is made of aluminium, and is smaller. > > That same page lists an M60 small six as 388 lb all in. Given that the M52 > is aluminium, and given that ancillaries tend to get smaller and lighter > over time, I would bet that a complete M52 weighs an awful lot less than the > LS6 engine. However that's not to say the LS6 is a lardy thing. For a 5.7 > V8, 500 lb is a terrific achievement. > > Andy T > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 13:23:53 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] "M52 Big Six"? Only a few of the M52 are "made of aluminium" and those are mostly Z3 engines, the rest are iron blocks. Ed Andrew Thomas wrote: >One of the URLs points to a text page listing BMW's M52 engine as a "3.3/3.5 >Big Six". I have no idea what one of those is, and nor I suspect does the >author. > >It is a fair bet that an iron-block M30 big six (of varying capacities, >stretching from 2.8 to 3.8) weighs a good 500 lb all-in. An M52, based on >the M60 small-block six (which was renamed M20 for the E30 series, and then >became M50 with 24 valves) is made of aluminium, and is smaller. > >That same page lists an M60 small six as 388 lb all in. Given that the M52 >is aluminium, and given that ancillaries tend to get smaller and lighter >over time, I would bet that a complete M52 weighs an awful lot less than the >LS6 engine. However that's not to say the LS6 is a lardy thing. For a 5.7 >V8, 500 lb is a terrific achievement. > >Andy T > > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 13:33:55 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Sanity Regained, It's Not Me, It's the Diff <longish> I passed on this auction (actually the auction was restarted due to my questioning the seller). A 3.91 was only available in the US on 318 models, *not* auto 325s. Ed Scott & Charlotte Miller wrote: >A few days ago I was questioning my sanity and mechanical skills when I was >not able to install side seals in a used 3.91:1 LSD I bought off the >Internet for my 1990 325i. Now my sanity is restored, and my skills are, >um, less questionable. > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 14:24:54 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Sanity Regained, It's Not Me, It's the Diff <longish> I have been reminded that the ratio 3.91 was also found on the iX, but that was not a small case LSD like Miller bought, but rather a medium case viscous unit. Ed Ed MacVaugh wrote: > I passed on this auction (actually the auction was restarted due to my > questioning the seller). > > A 3.91 was only available in the US on 318 models, *not* auto 325s. > > Ed > > > > Scott & Charlotte Miller wrote: > >> A few days ago I was questioning my sanity and mechanical skills when >> I was >> not able to install side seals in a used 3.91:1 LSD I bought off the >> Internet for my 1990 325i. Now my sanity is restored, and my skills >> are, >> um, less questionable. >> >> > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 13:07:05 -0700 From: "Cox SMTP west" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] SI Reset Instructions FWIW, I tired it on a 99 M3 and never got to the flashing step. As soon as I hit the reset the second time, the Inspection/Reset lights nwent out. Any hints? Cheers, Jim Tilley - ----- Original Message ----- From: "phil irby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [uuc] SI Reset Instructions > Does anyone know if this method only applies to OBD II? I have a 92 > 325i with OBD I so stomping the gas pedal gives the check engine codes, > but doing this method appears to do some kind of "reboot". All check > engine, oil service and inspection lights illuminate, gauges go to max > and then back to zero, but still only 2 green lights lit when I cycle > ignition next time. Just had oil change and was unable to reset SI > using normal shorting under the hood so figured this was worth a try. > Do I have a bad SI board? Someone mentioned that may be, but that was > before I tried this method and saw that all lights illuminate. Or maybe > is it just a matter of timing all the actions right as with the gas > pedal stomp for error codes? > > Any advice appreciated. > > TIA > > Phil > > 92 E36/M50 > > > Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 15:13:31 -0700 > > From: Steve Albrecht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: [uuc] SI Reset Instructions > > > > The latest Roundel tech tips section has a procedure for resetting the > > SI lights without using a tool. I tried it on my 2000 540i and it > > worked perfectly. I'll repeat the instructions here for those of you > > that don't get the Roundel. See what you're missing by not joining > the CCA! > > > > � Ignition key in OFF position > > � Press and hold the trip odometer reset button and turn the key > > to the accessory position > > � Keep the reset button pressed for 5 more seconds until 'Oil > Service', > > 'Inspection', or 'Reset' appears. > > � Press the button again for 5 more seconds until the message flashes. > > � While the message is flashing, press the button again briefly to > reset > > the SI. > > � Successful reset of the SI will display 'End SIA' for about 2 > seconds. > > > > > > Steve Albrecht > > Cupertino, CA > > > > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6715 *************************** | | 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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