[uucdigest] Monday, September 22 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6774
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RE: [uuc] E36 Cam chain tensioner RE: [uuc] OK class ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:34:41 -0400 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E36> fuel pressure testing -- will this Actron kit work? Professional and Amateur BMW gurus... Can anyone tell me if this: http://www.actron.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?page=cp7818.htm will work for testing fuel pressure on my 1993 325is? I have a running problem that I suspect is related to fuel delivery. before I go buying a fuel pump (a.k.a. "suction unit right"), I'd like to do a little diagnostic work. I haven't really had alot of time to do my homework on this, so am hoping to garner the wisdom of the list for guidance. The PDF manual says: "The Fuel Pressure Tester Kit works on most domestic fuel injected vehicles having a schrader valve test port on the fuel rail. This includes Ford high pressure central fuel injection and GM, Ford, and Chrysler multiport fuel injection. Multi-port means one fuel injector per cylinder." My bimmer she ain't domestic. Dunno 'bout the schrader valve. TIA. Jay H. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 18:05:25 -0400 From: "Tom Melton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E36> fuel pressure testing -- will this Actron kit work? I *think* the schrader valve may be present starting in 1996. I seem to recall reading that somewhere. Doubtful that your 1993 has it. I do not recall seeing one on my 1995 M3. - -Tom >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/22/03 05:34PM >>> Professional and Amateur BMW gurus... Can anyone tell me if this: http://www.actron.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?page=cp7818.htm will work for testing fuel pressure on my 1993 325is? I have a running problem that I suspect is related to fuel delivery. before I go buying a fuel pump (a.k.a. "suction unit right"), I'd like to do a little diagnostic work. I haven't really had alot of time to do my homework on this, so am hoping to garner the wisdom of the list for guidance. The PDF manual says: "The Fuel Pressure Tester Kit works on most domestic fuel injected vehicles having a schrader valve test port on the fuel rail. This includes Ford high pressure central fuel injection and GM, Ford, and Chrysler multiport fuel injection. Multi-port means one fuel injector per cylinder." My bimmer she ain't domestic. Dunno 'bout the schrader valve. TIA. Jay H. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:12:03 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E30 325iC coolant leak On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My car is leaking coolant that ends up in a little puddle in front > of the left front wheel when it sits in the garage after a drive. > I've felt around the wheelwell and have taken a quick look down > there, but have found no conclusive evidence as to where the leak > is. I'm hoping to possibly get some advice before I crawl under > there with the flashlight. It could be leaking from anyplace up front I think - the liquid probably is running off the rear of the plastic underbelly panel. Check the usual suspects - cracked neck at top left of radiator, loose hose on the overflow tank. If you let it go a little longer, the drying coolant should leave a trail that is easy to trace. - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:25:39 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] WTB: Confused, not exactly sure what diff I WTB... Ed, I'm hoping to minimize the number of times I have to change the diff. The small case diff was not what it was originally represented to be, so I'm not real anxious to put it in, find out real soon that it is no good or that I've worn it out with my more torquey 2.5 liter six, and then have to do this again. The price of the 3.91:1 LSD that Donna found me is between $420 and $480, depending on delivery options. Last time I bought an E30 LSD (3.73:1) 7 years ago, it was $350 from a local trustworthy supplier. The company offering the 3.91:1 LSD is probably also trustworthy (national advertising, etc), and the ratio is less common, but I'm having a hard time with the price. Scott >Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 14:01:50 -0400 >From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [uuc] WTB: Confused, not exactly sure what diff I WTB... > >Why can't you use the small cased diff? It will wear out faster, but off >the track, who ever really wears out a diff, anyway? > >How high is kinda high? I think they should cost in the $250-$350 range >from what I have seen nationwide (I am collecting a set of them, having >all the numerically lower range ones, already). > >Ed > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > <snip> >>Since the 3.91 LSDs are kind of rare, I started thinking again about the >>4.10. I did some calcs on engine revs and figured, since I'm only driving >>the car about 7500 miles a year, who cares what it is gonna do to gas >>mileage? (Revs will be about 5% higher with the 3.91, and about 10% higher >>with the 4.10.) So I started looking for a 4.10 LSD locally. Then Donna >>found me a 3.91 LSD out of a 635CSi, but the price is kinda high. So my >>dilema is, do I buy the pricey 3.91 LSD, which is what I originally wanted, >>or do I hold out for a 4.10 LSD instead, which I might even be able to get >>for less $? <snip> ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 18:51:52 -0400 From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: WTB: Confused, not exactly sure what diff I WTB... scott says >So my dilema is, do I buy the pricey 3.91 LSD, which is what I originally wanted, >or do I hold out for a 4.10 LSD instead, which I might even be able to get >for less $? scott no, I don't have one for sale, but I do have a 4.10 LSD in my '89 325i and can give you some real world feedback on what it's like driving with one..I love it! Cruisin' rpm are about 500rpm higher than with the 3.73.. car feels quick and lively no matter what gear it's in now. Typically driving at 140km/h (not quite 90mph) is 4000rpm.. I've kept it there for many thousands of miles and have no problem doing that.. it's not too noisy - you quickly get used to it. Mileage is usually around 10litres/100km or.. umm.. 25 mpg (with a heavy foot and fast cruisin) If I poke along at 55mph it's closer to 30mpg. It's made autocrossing better (never need to go to 1st gear.. can stomp on it in 2nd and break the rear end loose at will around the cones).. and top speed is not affected (car can't pull to redline in 5th with the 3.73 anyways.. top speed is around 120mph either way). I've jumped into regular 325i back to back and the 4.10 just makes the car so much more lively (without seeming like it rev's too high). I'd say grab a 4.10 and be done with it. They are much more plentiful. chrisP '89 325i, '99 z3 2.8, '74 2002 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:59:29 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] re: WTB: Confused, not exactly sure what diff I WTB... Chris, thanks for the feedback. Everything you said is exactly what I expected. Except for that plentiful part, none have fallen in my lap yet, but maybe I should actually start calling salvage yards outside the Bay Area. I was hoping someone on the mailing lists would have one to offer... Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> .com> cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: re: WTB: Confused, not exactly sure what diff I WTB... 09/22/2003 03:51 PM scott says >So my dilema is, do I buy the pricey 3.91 LSD, which is what I originally wanted, >or do I hold out for a 4.10 LSD instead, which I might even be able to get >for less $? scott no, I don't have one for sale, but I do have a 4.10 LSD in my '89 325i and can give you some real world feedback on what it's like driving with one..I love it! Cruisin' rpm are about 500rpm higher than with the 3.73.. car feels quick and lively no matter what gear it's in now. Typically driving at 140km/h (not quite 90mph) is 4000rpm.. I've kept it there for many thousands of miles and have no problem doing that.. it's not too noisy - you quickly get used to it. Mileage is usually around 10litres/100km or.. umm.. 25 mpg (with a heavy foot and fast cruisin) If I poke along at 55mph it's closer to 30mpg. It's made autocrossing better (never need to go to 1st gear.. can stomp on it in 2nd and break the rear end loose at will around the cones).. and top speed is not affected (car can't pull to redline in 5th with the 3.73 anyways.. top speed is around 120mph either way). I've jumped into regular 325i back to back and the 4.10 just makes the car so much more lively (without seeming like it rev's too high). I'd say grab a 4.10 and be done with it. They are much more plentiful. chrisP '89 325i, '99 z3 2.8, '74 2002 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 16:03:54 -0700 From: Steve Walsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] OK class ... It's Gummi-Pflege (part# 82 14 9 407 015) not Gummypfliage, or Gummiphledge or Gummiphlegm et al. :) Say it with me Gooommee-Fleeg-ah, I know you can..... You can now return to your Cheech and Chong "Sister Mary Elephant" flashback. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 16:12:47 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Viscous Diff? The limited slip diffs in the E30 325iX have viscous mechanisms instead of mechanical clutches. How do these work for autocrossing? I don't take my car to the snow, which is what those cars were designed for. TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Contestant in the new reailty show "The Great Differential Hunt" 1990 325i ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 16:21:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 Cam chain tensioner Chris Baker wrote: >Retained in the housing? It definitely was not on the plunger (piston? >spool valve?), and I don't think I saw anything in the housing. But >I'm wrong on a daily basis, so no surprise there. I only worried a >little, since the part was in the factory plastic bag and didn't look >like it had been messed with. I think I know what you're talking about and I would say yes retained in the housing. If you were to drop it you would quickly find out that there's a spring in there as it goes <sproing> and spits the internal parts everywhere (only 3 parts) :-) I did this the day before a driving school but fortunately Jack Money came over and put it back together for me (I knew he had done it before) and I had other tasks to tackle. That was definitely a good upgrade IMO, my old tensioner would allow the chain to make noise on startup after I lifted the front right corner of the car, with the new tensioner installed there's no more chain noise ever. The tapping you're hearing are your lifters not the chain, chain noise is pretty nasty. Carlos 91 M3 88 iS __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! 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