[uucdigest] Wednesday, September 3 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6720
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Outboard Motor two stroke fuel in automotive applications [uuc] ECU wiring diagram for 92 E36 RE: [uuc] E36 Instrument cluster bulb question RE: [uuc] E36 Instrument cluster bulb question Re: [uuc] E36 Instrument cluster bulb question [uuc] e34 wheels [uuc] Search for a newer E39 Re: [uuc] Search for a newer E39 [uuc] Cooper front struts/Why I dig RWD cars for maintenance [uuc] [E36M3] Trouble with spark plugs Re: [uuc] [E36M3] Trouble with spark plugs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2003 23:19:17 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E30 Oil Pressure Sender Adapter? I'm looking for one that will allow the factory sensor to be retained while also allowing me to add SPA oil pressure and temperature senders. The oil pressure sender is pretty heavy, so the adapter should be strong. The car is an '89 325is with an M20. TIA, Garrick STX 72 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2003 23:25:38 -0400 From: "Ron J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Looking for good E28 doors. Hi All, A while ago, some inconsiderate fool hit the passenger side of my car and dented both the doors, and never left me a note to tell me about it.. I found it when I got in the car the next day.. So I need to find some good doors for my car.. front and rear passenger side doors.. (right side) preferably grey delphen metallic so I dont have to repaint (yet) they can be shells without glass but I prefer shells with glass, or complete doors.. As long as they are straight and have no rust.. I also need a good front right fender (hole in the bottom part from when I got the car) Anyone looking to part with any of these please let me know Cheers Ron J 85 535i 73 911 2.7 (for sale) www.geocities.com/tatsu911/ "Freedom of the press is often reserved for those who own the presses" Michael Parenti. Ph.d Political Science Yale University. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2003 23:26:46 -0400 From: Steven Schlossman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 Instrument cluster bulb question At 7:42 PM -0700 9/2/03, Clan Hood-Douda wrote: >FWIW, the tach on our '95 is dimmer in the same spot. IIRC it's been that >way since February 19, 1995 (Date of Acquisition). > >Did you open the cluster to see the bulbs inside? or only the ones >accessible without opening? Only the ones without opening. Are there more if I crack the cluster open? - -- ...steven 2003 MCS EB/W 1996 328ti 1990 MX6 +198K Ofest caravan http://www.happytogether.com/unofficialofest ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2003 23:39:18 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 Oil Pressure Sender Adapter? I take the temp at the hollow bolt in the oil filter head. Ed 89 325is with an M20 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I'm looking for one that will allow the factory sensor to be retained while >also allowing me to add SPA oil pressure and temperature senders. The oil >pressure sender is pretty heavy, so the adapter should be strong. > >The car is an '89 325is with an M20. > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2003 21:54:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Tammer Farid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Didja Know? Outboard Motor two stroke fuel in automotive applications Dave, While I'm sure that safety during the occasional outboard-mix roadside fill was a consideration, it just so happens that many European gas stations are just big pull-offs on the shoulder of the highway. Pull up to the pump, fill up, pay, back on the road, no parking lot or Krispy Kremes to slow you down. tammer <--has used a cut-open 20-oz. Pepsi bottle (rinsed clean) as a gas funnel in a pinch, standing safely on the curb side of the car. - --- "David A. Leonard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Did you ever wonder why Bimmers (OBMWC)had THEIR fuel > fills on the > passenger side..which , until yesterday, seemed > inconvienient... > > I didn't either.. till last night. > > Now I do. > > Dave Leonard > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2003 23:25:46 -0600 From: Wendall Siemens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] ECU wiring diagram for 92 E36 Hello, Does anyone have wiring diagram for a 92 E36 (motronic 3.1) ? I'm trying to track down a possibly broken wire from the Idle control solinoid. Thanks Wendall ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2003 22:53:36 -0700 From: Rex Tener <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 Instrument cluster bulb question At 07:42 PM 9/2/2003 -0700, Clan Hood-Douda wrote: >FWIW, the tach on our '95 is dimmer in the same spot. IIRC it's been that >way since February 19, 1995 (Date of Acquisition). My wife's then, now mine, 1996 M3 was also delivered new with a dim spot at the center of the instrument cluster. >Steven wrote: >My tach is dim behind the 4. >Taking out the cluster I only saw the warning indicator bulbs, turn >signal, odo and maybe 3 that I assume are the back light bulbs. Are >there more bulbs that I'm not seeing from the rear? Those three bulbs are the back light bulbs. It sounds like the center one is burned out, which is the same one that was burned out in our car. Here is a picture from Ron Stygar's image directory: <http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/lampsinstrumcluster-1.jpg> It is item #3 that you need to replace. - -- Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2003 23:24:09 -0700 From: "Clan Hood-Douda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 Instrument cluster bulb question I haven't ventured inside the cluster on my e36. On the e32 there were a few more only accessible from inside. However, it may be moot as an earlier reply has pointed out the #3 bulb. Mike - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steven Schlossman Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 8:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 Instrument cluster bulb question At 7:42 PM -0700 9/2/03, Clan Hood-Douda wrote: >FWIW, the tach on our '95 is dimmer in the same spot. IIRC it's been >that way since February 19, 1995 (Date of Acquisition). > >Did you open the cluster to see the bulbs inside? or only the ones >accessible without opening? Only the ones without opening. Are there more if I crack the cluster open? - -- ...steven 2003 MCS EB/W 1996 328ti 1990 MX6 +198K Ofest caravan http://www.happytogether.com/unofficialofest ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2003 02:31:43 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E36 Instrument cluster bulb question Unlike the E32, the E36 cluster is sold as a single unit and everything is accessible from the outside. Ed Clan Hood-Douda wrote: >I haven't ventured inside the cluster on my e36. On the e32 there were a few >more only accessible from inside. > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2003 02:08:48 -0700 From: Kit Wetzler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] e34 wheels Hi everyone, Does anyone have a lug cover for a 90 e34 525i bottle cap wheel laying around? one of mine parted company with my wheel. Don't care if it's beat up, and will pay for it. Failing that, does anyone have a modest set of wheels that will fit an E34? Would love some 535i wheels or something like that. Expense wheels need not apply. :) -kit ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 07:43:02 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Search for a newer E39 Mail scanned by Symantec NAV Well it is time to replace the 1994 325i with something bigger (family is growing again). I am thinking either an E39 528i with 5 speed manual or the E39 540i with six speed manual. The car would most likely be 1997 through 2000 due to financial constraints. My questions to the list are as follows; what are the desirable options for these model years? What are the problem areas to check when purchasing? What are the typical maintenance items that need to be replaced? Are these cars affordable to maintain compared to an e36? Should I be considering the sport or premium packages? Is there a web site that can answer most of these questions? Any help would be appreciated. TIA Jerry Surzycia 1994 325i ************************** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE ************************** This message contains information which may be privileged or confidential, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby NOTIFIED that any dissemination, distribution, retention, archiving, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by calling our office at (905) 856-0200 or by return e-mail to the Sender of this e-mail. ************************** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE ************************** ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 07:54:05 -0400 From: "Bill Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Search for a newer E39 Jerry, I don't have the answer to your questions but you might want to head over to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39/ for a flame free friendly E39 discussion group where you might get some input that will be of use. Bill Matthews Hockessin DE 00 M Geeze some Volvos other cars - ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Mail scanned by Symantec NAV > Well it is time to replace the 1994 325i with something bigger (family is > growing again). I am thinking either an E39 528i with 5 speed manual or > the E39 540i with six speed manual. The car would most likely be 1997 > through 2000 due to financial constraints. My questions to the list are > as follows; what are the desirable options for these model years? What > are the problem areas to check when purchasing? What are the typical > maintenance items that need to be replaced? Are these cars affordable to > maintain compared to an e36? Should I be considering the sport or premium > packages? Is there a web site that can answer most of these questions? > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2003 09:05:36 -0400 From: "David A. Leonard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Cooper front struts/Why I dig RWD cars for maintenance At 11:02 PM 9/2/03 -0400, you wrote: >In both cases the strut is too long (or the control arm droop is too little) >for the strut to be withdrawn fully from the kingpin. It seems you either >have to: >1) Pop a ball joint, something I didn't want to do, to drop the control arm >more, or FWIW, on My old SAAB 900 Turbo from the 80's it was SOP to pop the ball joints to change halfshafts, and a variety of other front end maintenance. you get pretty good at it. Those FWD cars throw all kinds of interesting curves.. Usually popping a ball joint isn't that bad, I've had a lot of luck with the "hit the side of it with a big ball peen hammer mode"..usually doesn't hurt anything. Dave Leonard ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:56:09 -0400 From: "Andrew E. Skopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] [E36M3] Trouble with spark plugs This weekend I set to replacing the spark plugs in my 1998 E36 M3. After much trouble removing two of the six Bosch BMW plugs, which some technician had clearly installed with an impact wrench, stripping the threads, I installed NGK BKR6EQUP. The NGK's are not gap adjustable. Once I had put the NGK's in, the car barely holds an idle without stalling, and feels as if one or perhaps even two cylinders are not firing. I drove it around the block, and it has almost no power, and sounds like a puttering lawnmower without a muffler. To test the plugs last night, I reinstalled the four good Boschs, leaving two NGK's in. No real difference. I did not have time last night move the two remaining NGK's to different cylinders to test them with different ignition wires. I noticed that the electrode end of the NGK is a bit shorter than the Bosch's. Any thoughts on a) what the problem is and b) how to solve it. Thanks in advance. Andrew E. Skopp ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2003 07:40:37 -0700 From: marco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] [E36M3] Trouble with spark plugs Are the leads from the coil to the plug in good shape? Also, on the 3.0L motor there is a ground strap near the rear of the motor. Not sure if the 3.2 has one. If so make sure you put it back correctly when you removed the coil assembly. Marco Andrew E. Skopp wrote: > This weekend I set to replacing the spark plugs in my 1998 E36 M3. After much > trouble removing two of the six Bosch BMW plugs, which some technician had clearly > installed with an impact wrench, stripping the threads, I installed NGK BKR6EQUP. > The NGK's are not gap adjustable. Once I had put the NGK's in, the car barely holds > an idle without stalling, and feels as if one or perhaps even two cylinders are not > firing. I drove it around the block, and it has almost no power, and sounds like a > puttering lawnmower without a muffler. To test the plugs last night, I reinstalled > the four good Boschs, leaving two NGK's in. No real difference. I did not have > time last night move the two remaining NGK's to different cylinders to test them > with different ignition wires. I noticed that the electrode end of the NGK is a bit > shorter than the Bosch's. > > Any thoughts on a) what the problem is and b) how to solve it. Thanks in advance. > > Andrew E. Skopp > > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6720 *************************** | | 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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