[uucdigest] Wednesday, October 8 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6801
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[uuc] Re: E30 starting problems [uuc] Delvac Re: [uuc] E30 ECU swapping [uuc] Looking for a Getrag 262 5 speed trans [uuc] WANTED E31 8 SERIES ON BOARD COMPUTER [uuc] WANTED: M ROADSTER FRONT RIM [uuc] E30 cabrio oil change [uuc] Folding Tow Hooks for E36 cars [uuc] <iX> Removing CV joints [uuc] Stolen E30 M3 [uuc] RE: Weird responses to ads [uuc] WTB: E36 Leather E Brake Handle [uuc] BMW CCA Raffle RE: [uuc] BMW CCA Raffle RE: [uuc] <iX> Removing CV joints ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 13:21:43 -0400 From: Pat Green <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] RE: [E36racers] E36 fault code reader I have a 92 325i and the pedal test works on it. Turn the ignition to position 1 and pump the gas pedal five times in five seconds. Pump it completely to the floor. It may take a few attempts to get the hang of it. The test is written up in several places and the fault codes may be obtained from several sources as well. I think I got my printout of the fault codes at Alldata.com. They're a good source for TSB's and recalls as well. I found a test that was kind of interesting, it tests the instrument panel. Turn the key to position 1 and hold the trip mileage reset button down before and after turning the key. After about five seconds the instrument panel will go through a test mode. I've used it to see if any of the light bulbs are burnt out but its interesting to watch anyway. Pat Green 92 325i "Waiting to one day buy a car I can take to a driving school" - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Derian Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 11:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: [E36racers] E36 fault code reader Pump the pedal 5 times in 5 seconds, begin one second after turning the ignition on. Non US models may not have this feature as it is part of the OBD I requirements. Gary Derian > I have tried that on my E36 and absolutely nothing happens. Is it > possible that some cars don't have that "feature"? Mine is produced > 06/94. > > Pavel > '94 320i ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 10:31:17 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] weird responses to ads?? Mike, It's a well known scam. Don't fall for it. Your property disappears and their payment is no good or they string you along until they disappear. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 10:53:28 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <wob> RE: [uuc] weird responses to ads?? I'd l ike to get more info on the crusade! Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 23:27:09 -0400 >From: "Rob Levinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: [uuc] weird responses to ads?? > >That second one has "scam" written all over it. > >- - Rob > >- ---- Original Message ---- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: [uuc] weird responses to ads?? >Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 21:57:41 -0400 > >>I recently listed my OEM wheels/tires in the Boston BMWCCA >>newsletter. Got 3 >>or 4 very weird answers. Check this out! >> >>... >>and another >>"Thanks for your response,well i will like you to know am a serious >>buyer ,and i will not like you to sell it to anyother person,i will >>be >>scotland for a crusade <snip> ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 11:07:30 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: E30 starting problems Carey, your car should have 2 fuel pumps, one in the tank (pre-pump) and the main pump under the left side in front of the tank. But the tach issue leads me to believe it is a different problem. The ECU needs a reference from the flywheel sensor(s) mounted on the bell housing. Without the signal, you can have fuel but the ECU has no way of knowing when to fire the spark, so it doesn't. And IIRC, the tach signal comes from the ECU. See if the sensors are good and the wiring still has continuity to the ECU connector. Or I could be completely off in left field. Which may not have been a bad thing until the Oakland A's played themselves out of the playoffs, but I digress. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 23:37:06 -0400 >From: "Carey Probst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] E30 starting problems > >After a great weekend at Watkins Glen with the recently rebuilt E30 325 >I let it sit for about a week and now it won't start. > >It coughs and sputters a little but doesn't seem to be getting fuel plus >the tach doesn't register even when the starter is running. > >I can hear what I assume to be the fuel pump running continuously after >I stop keying the starter but before I turn to the off position. > >Any ideas? Put a new fuel filter on before the track weekend. > >TIA, > >Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam >BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters >JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 11:12:36 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Delvac Just found Delvac on Yahoo shopping. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 12:28:50 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 ECU swapping >I have two E30 ECU's, both from '89 iX's but they are different >versions. One ends in 173, the other ends in something else (I forget >the number now). You may already have your answer but if the other ECU ends in 153 then I can't think of any reason why you can't swap them. Carlos 91 M3 88 iS two DMEs one ending in 153, the other in 173 and Sharked! :-) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 16:50:11 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Looking for a Getrag 262 5 speed trans Anyone have a 5 speed trans for an E34 535? Thanks, Jon 615-500-1331 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 14:51:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Chris Marino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WANTED E31 8 SERIES ON BOARD COMPUTER To my chagrin, I've come to find out that the onboard computers for the 3 and 8 series, while they look identical, aren't. The 8 series OBC has only a single plug in the back whereas the 3 series has two plugs. Subsequently, I NEED ONE!! Anyone have one? I'm told that all 8 series OBC's are the same. Please advise, Chris __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 14:51:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Chris Marino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WANTED: M ROADSTER FRONT RIM Group, I think my last post got bounced (please forgive if this is redundant). I need a front rim for an M Roadster. It does NOT need to be perfect, but I don't want anything mangled or bent. Let me know...Cash awaits! Chris __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 18:14:40 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E30 cabrio oil change Oil filter pliers work very well for me for loosening the filter in the close quarters under the hood. I got mine at Trak back in the day, but Griot's sells the same ones last I looked. Once I've unscrewed the filter, I just let it drop into a waiting container on the floor. - -Mike Kozitka ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:16:25 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Folding Tow Hooks for E36 cars I was asking my fabricator about a good set of E36 tow hooks for the race car a while back. He surprised me the other day with a slick set. Check 'em out: http://www.tcdesignfab.com/E36TowHook.htm They are extremely light, fold flat when not in use so they won't spear the bumper ahead of you, and are really well-designed. I've got a set for my car and think they're sweet. Some of you who do a LOT of track stuff may be interested in a set. You can order from Tony via the link above. - - Mark E36 325is #117 JP/A5 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 18:38:52 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <iX> Removing CV joints Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 23:50:00 -0500 From: "Christian Els" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <iX> Removing CV joints Hi all, I'm in the middle of installing new boots on my front halfshafts but I have encountered a snag - HTF do you get the outer CV joint off the shaft? I have read 3-4 different write-ups of ths procedure which all summarily dismiss this step with "separate the split ring and slide the joint off the axle. A tap with a plastic mallett maybe be necessary." I have the axle clamped in my bench vice and a slide hammer attached to the CV joint and I still can't seem to apply the correct 'tap' to free the joint. Anybody BTDT who can read me what the T-shirt says to do? Cheers, Christian Els Columbia, MO '91 iX - ------------------------------ chris, I just replaced the boots on my 91 IX. The little C clip is in there. there is a recessed area in the half shaft where the ring sites. You will need to clean out the CV joint grease to see it. Just separate it a little, and the half shaft will disconnect. hope this helps. Please let me know if I can help with anything else. Mo ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 16:02:04 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Stolen E30 M3 The Sacramento BMW CCA newsletter editor is distributing this message to chapter members, and it is getting around on other forums. I thought it would be worth posting for wider audiences. Forgive me if this duplicates any earlier efforts that I haven't seen yet. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >>>>>> ALERT - PLEASE BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR A STOLEN '89 E30 M3 CA LICENSE 3EFG202. CLEAN - WHITE - FULLY STOCK WITH STOCK BASKET WEAVE RIMS. STOLEN SUNDAY NIGHT/MONDAY AM IN FRONT OF CRAIG MARSHALL HOME IN EAST SACRAMENTO NEAR SAC STATE. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 02:57:29 -0700 From: "Ben Dixon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Weird responses to ads Hey I had the same thing happen to me about 3 weeks ago and it had the same bad ghramer:) I received a couple of emails from a guy that said he had a buyer for my '95 325i that was for sale.(shameless plug:) He also said it needed to happen asap and that I was supposed to take out even more money then I was asking for the car and then give him the rest. Got really confusing so I decided that if it sounds too good to be true... This stinks just like when I got an e-mail from some guy in whatsgeria saying that he had 20 million and he needed me to hold onto it for a little while and for the effort I could keep 15% of the 20 Large. I believe it was either the fact that they wanted my account number or they just wanted to launder some money! Not worth being fleeced out of my money or my car. Any takers looking for a real nice on and live in the US of A??? Ben Dixon '95 325i (for sale) '85 524 td '85 323i '72 02 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 19:30:13 -0700 (PDT) From: Kyle Sanchez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WTB: E36 Leather E Brake Handle I'm looking for a used (new price?) E36 E brake handle, in good shape. Email me price. Shipping to 94588. Kyle Sanchez __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 08:54:28 -0700 From: "Kevin Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] BMW CCA Raffle Have the results of the BMW Raffle at Octoberfest been posted to a web site yet? I just went to the BMW CCA site and could only find the 2002 winners. Kevin Kelly BMW CCA 50039 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 23:46:33 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] BMW CCA Raffle The drawings are not over yet. I'm sure the winners will be posted soon. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > On Behalf Of Kevin Kelly > Have the results of the BMW Raffle at Octoberfest been posted to > a web site > yet? I just went to the BMW CCA site and could only find the > 2002 winners. ____________________________________ 100% Spam Control by SpamEnder Free Download and Trial http://www.spamender.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 22:54:23 -0500 From: "Andy Messer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <iX> Removing CV joints I tried the way you listed. PITA that never worked. Funny thing was when I was trying that way, the inner CV came out, and the inner was somehow easier to remove, so I did it that way for the next 3 times. Works like a champ. Minimal vulgarities required. I'm actually getting pretty good at it. I think the last time only took 3 hrs, start to finish. Andy 88 iX From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <iX> Removing CV joints I use an air impact hammer to drive the axle out of the CV. I've never had success doing it any other way. After, of course, you've removed the circlip. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > On Behalf Of Christian Els > I'm in the middle of installing new boots on my front halfshafts > but I have > encountered a snag - HTF do you get the outer CV joint off the shaft? > I have read 3-4 different write-ups of ths procedure which all summarily > dismiss this step with "separate the split ring and slide the > joint off the > axle. A tap with a plastic mallett maybe be necessary." > I have the axle clamped in my bench vice and a slide hammer > attached to the > CV joint and I still can't seem to apply the correct 'tap' to free the > joint. ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6801 *************************** | | 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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