[uucdigest] Sunday, October 12 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6808
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Re: [uuc] New 530i [uuc] FW: [uucdigest] V3 #6797 E28 head [uuc] E30 - offset bushing alignment question RE: [uuc] E30 - offset bushing alignment question [uuc] <OT> Need a Chevy SUV forum ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 15:06:55 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] New 530i The car is fr***ing HUGE! Gary Buff 95 318ti 03 325i--big enough, already ....if there is a god, please do the 1-Series right........ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 15:46:35 -0400 From: "Jerome & Chinthika Welte" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] No eject from CD changer. Where do I start checking? Hi Everyone, Had a problem today that I'm hoping someone can shed some light on. I have the trunk mounted 6-disc changer in my E36 M3. I haven't used it in the last few months until this morning when it didn't work properly. I ejected the magazine to insert some different discs. When I put the magazine back in and tried to listen to a disc, the radio display said 'CD Error'. When I tried to eject the magazine to check the discs, the display read 'No Magazine' and the magazine wouldn't eject. Initially there was no sound from the changer when hitting the eject button. Finally on about the 10th push of the eject button, the magazine came out. I removed all of the discs except one, made sure it was placed in the holder properly) and re-inserted the magazine. 'CD Check' was displayed on the radio for a while (I could hear it checking the different slots) but then it changed to 'CD Error' again. When I hit the eject button, I received the 'No Magazine' readout again and now no matter how many times I push or hold the eject button, the magazine will not eject. I hear no movement inside of the changer when trying to eject. Can anyone shed some light on where to start checking? I want to sell the car soon and want to make sure everything is working properly. Thanks in advance, Jerome Welte '98 M3/4 auto (for sale) ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 16:12:35 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] No eject from CD changer. Where do I start checking? If you have the Pioneer-based CD unit (CD magazine trays swing out but stay attached), you can try resetting the unit. On the front of the changer, by the flip-open door, you will see a small hole. Use a paperclip wire or similar and push the tiny button within that hole. That may re-initialize the unit and fix the problem. Good luck! - - Rob - ---- Original Message ---- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] No eject from CD changer. Where do I start checking? >Had a problem today that I'm hoping someone can shed some light on. > >I have the trunk mounted 6-disc changer in my E36 M3. I haven't used >it in >the last few months until this morning when it didn't work properly. > >I ejected the magazine to insert some different discs. When I put the >magazine back in and tried to listen to a disc, the radio display >said 'CD >Error'. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 14:26:38 -0700 From: "jcd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: [uucdigest] V3 #6797 E28 head Sometimes techs will finger tighten spark plugs and forget to snug them. This can lead to your problem. If you have never installed plugs before, you may think that the threads are stripped, but the tight/loose thing is just the way they go in sometimes. Plugs have a relatively fine thread, so take lots of turns (or if in confined spaces, lots and lots of partial turns.) Don't give up yet. all your plugs may be partially out. Try many turns to check this. You may be surprised to find that there is no problem. The worst thing that can happen is you will just strip the threads more . Since this is where you think you are now, no great loss. Chas '83 633CSi '85 528e '86 325e '88 735i '94 525i c - ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 15:54:58 -0400 From: "Ron J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Looking for a good M30 E28 Head, or solution.. Hi All, Recently I was driving along and one of my spark plugs popped out of the engine while I was at a stop light. I pulled over, and used the handy toolkit in the trunk to put the plug back in, and noticed that the a$$hole wrench that did my plugs and wires must have used an impact wrench to put the plugs in, because the threads are pretty bady stripped in the head. So when I try and tighten the plug up, it gets to the point of hand tight and then loosens off at the next turn, This seems to be the case for the front 2 plugs. So I either need to replace the head, or find a way to fix it. I was told about the helicoil idea, but dont know too much about it. Does anyone have any suggestions, or a good head for sale? Cheers Ron J 85 535i 73 911 2.7 (for sale.. pics and info here : www.geocities.com/tatsu911 ) ________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 16:09:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] New 530i Neil: I drove to Nalley BMW in Atlanta (previously Chris BMW) today in my 'crisp, but dated' E34 M5 to get some bulbs for the CbDE34. I took a look at the new 5er. It looked a bit better in the metal to me, particularly with the bigger wheels that were flush with the sides of the car. Sides looked OK to me, with the slab-siding enhancing the machined look and making tolerances look smaller. Front was the same wierd stuff from the 7er. Back was totally disproportionate. Lettering too close to center, lights too big for the rear (XJ proportions for the pinched backs or old E34 proportions for the large backs much better, E38 ones with less slender lighting less so). The inside was to me much as it was to you. Since aesthetics mean a lot to me, I was not tempted to engage in the fakery required to squeeze out a test drive. That and I spotted a black E39 M5 with camel leather close by which diverted my interest. I'm beginning to really like the look of the E39 M5. As I walked back to my E34 parked pointing downwards on a slope, the clean-ness of the back and the wonderful combination of gunmetal grey and black with white, red and orange lamps all covered with a mildly blurring layer of slush and lines of concordant linearity pleased me more than they had as I looked back while walking away from the car some minutes before. Having sat around the 4-cyl building for quite some time enjoying a sandwhich, I can particularly appreciate the vertical driveshafts with heads recommendation! <grin>. Neil Deshpande *** Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I always thought the E39 five looked clean, if a bit amorphous compared with the crisp, but dated, E34. My recommendation: the BMW chassis and powertrain engineers need to rise up in the middle of the night, seize their carbide tools, and cut off the heads of the stylists. These they can display impaled on driveshafts around the perimeter of the Four Cylinder building in Munich as a hideous warning to those that come after. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 19:48:43 -0400 From: "Richard Vaughn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E38 A/C fix help needed. The bearing on the A/C clutch went bad on our '95 740i to the point that I need to replace the whole compressor. Can anyone give any suggestions on how to handle this. The dealer wants about $510 for a remanuf. unit, plus $$ for the dryer and then the labor cots to R&R and recharge the system. Looks like this will cost about $1000-$1200. I plan to replace the dryer and some have suggested the expansion valve. However, the $$ goes up for this replacement due to it's location in the dash, so I have been told. Is it really necessary to replace this? Any A/C experts out there? Richard Vaughn BMW CCA #132931 Tarheel Chapter '95 740i w/new engine hers '92 535i 5 speed mine '91 325ia daughters '90 325i 5 speed sons '96 Z71 mine too _________________________________________________________________ Add MSN 8 Internet Software to your existing Internet access and enjoy patented spam protection and more. Sign up now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/byoa ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 17:20:35 -0700 From: Bora Akyol (BMW) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] New 530i From the pictures, I thought this car was as ugly as the 7-series but I watched two shows that featured the car on TV and I like it. The i-Drive is what worries me, but I think I can live with it if I can get a V10 with 500HP, a 6 speed manual and decent brakes. Bora ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 22:21:52 -0700 From: "jcd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FW: [uucdigest] V3 #6797 E28 head Sometimes techs will finger tighten spark plugs and forget to snug them. This can lead to your problem. If you have never installed plugs before, you may think that the threads are stripped, but the tight/loose thing is just the way they go in sometimes. Plugs have a relatively fine thread, so take lots of turns (or if in confined spaces, lots and lots of partial turns.) Don't give up yet. all your plugs may be partially out. Try many turns to check this. You may be surprised to find that there is no problem. The worst thing that can happen is you will just strip the threads more . Since this is where you think you are now, no great loss. Chas '83 633CSi '85 528e '86 325e '88 735i '94 525i c - ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 15:54:58 -0400 From: "Ron J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Looking for a good M30 E28 Head, or solution.. Hi All, Recently I was driving along and one of my spark plugs popped out of the engine while I was at a stop light. I pulled over, and used the handy toolkit in the trunk to put the plug back in, and noticed that the a$$hole wrench that did my plugs and wires must have used an impact wrench to put the plugs in, because the threads are pretty bady stripped in the head. So when I try and tighten the plug up, it gets to the point of hand tight and then loosens off at the next turn, This seems to be the case for the front 2 plugs. So I either need to replace the head, or find a way to fix it. I was told about the helicoil idea, but dont know too much about it. Does anyone have any suggestions, or a good head for sale? Cheers Ron J 85 535i 73 911 2.7 (for sale.. pics and info here : www.geocities.com/tatsu911 ) ________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 08:48:44 -0400 From: "Michael Fagan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 - offset bushing alignment question I just put offset e30 bushings in and need to do a "rough" alignment to get me through the holiday weekend (its Thanksgiving in Canada). Does anyone know how much the offset bushing pushes out the toe? Since one turn on the tie-rod is about 1/4" toe, I'm hoping to just match the number of turns to the change in toe. Thanks, Michael Fagan 1987 325ic 1991 325ica ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 07:56:51 -0700 From: "Clan Hood-Douda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E30 - offset bushing alignment question Ok, here's my analysis. Toe change is not significantly affected by offset lower control arm bushings. Caster is increased though. Here's how: The LCA is a sickle shaped arm with a pivot point at the inner balljoint. If the LCA end is moved towards the outer edge of the car, this moves the outer balljoint end towards the front of the car. This results in increased caster angle on the strut or strut housing. Toe is held constant due to the presence of the tie rods. This is my understanding - I am always open to learning and improving my knowledge. Feedback appreciated. Mike - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Fagan Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 5:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E30 - offset bushing alignment question I just put offset e30 bushings in and need to do a "rough" alignment to get me through the holiday weekend (its Thanksgiving in Canada). Does anyone know how much the offset bushing pushes out the toe? Since one turn on the tie-rod is about 1/4" toe, I'm hoping to just match the number of turns to the change in toe. Thanks, Michael Fagan 1987 325ic 1991 325ica ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 17:23:06 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <OT> Need a Chevy SUV forum What's the best forum for reliable info on a 2000 Tahoe (late production) Thanks Brett Anderson KMS ____________________________________ 100% Spam Control by SpamEnder Free Download and Trial http://www.spamender.com/ ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6808 *************************** | | 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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