The BMW UUC Digest Volume 1 : Issue 54 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Dual-Mass Flywheel Resurfacing? Re: Dual-Mass Flywheel Resurfacing? Re: BMW vs Porsche as used cars? <e34> Aluminum thermostat housing (was: Coolant Leak) Re: <E30> Diff Noise - Fix? Re: <E30> Diff Noise - Fix? Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) Extended warrenty coverage Re: Extended warrenty coverage Re: Extended warrenty coverage Re: Help with Ebay purchase toddler seats that fit Re: toddler seats that fit Re: toddler seats that fit <E28/E30> 5-speed Conversion Write-up finished
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:15:28 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dual-Mass Flywheel Resurfacing? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mario, Actually it was me, not David who asked the question. The UUC flywheel isn't an option at this point as I've already purchased the clutch parts. Guess I just have to pray that the flywheel looks OK and give it a light going-over with a scotch-brite to break up the surface glaze. Cracks are self explanatory, how would you define an unacceptable level of scoring as opposed to normal wear? I'm kind of expecting to see a surface that looks something like a used brake rotor with some circular texture to it. Is that what I *should be* expecting? Thanks, Brian -----Original Message----- From: Langsten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Dec 12, 2003 7:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] Dual-Mass Flywheel Resurfacing? Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] David, Dual mass flywheels can not be resurfaced. If yours has cracks or scoring, it will need to be replaced. Excellent time to replace with a UUC lightweight unit! ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 02:25:07 -0500 From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Dual-Mass Flywheel Resurfacing? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Pretty much. My used one could have been reused according to the dealer. One thing to look for is any unevenness. Lay a good straight edge across it and look for any low or high spots, these can be trouble. Usually high spots will look blue, as they get hot slipping more on the clutch surface. My original just was not up to snuff. Always chuddered and such and could not hardly break the tires loose, because it would slip before they would break. M3 stuff, well much higher clamp force and larger area...if it will stand up to decent levels of use behind a 240+ hp six, my little 4 pot shouldn't hurt it much. David -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brian Daley Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 10:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] Dual-Mass Flywheel Resurfacing? Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Mario, Actually it was me, not David who asked the question. The UUC flywheel isn't an option at this point as I've already purchased the clutch parts. Guess I just have to pray that the flywheel looks OK and give it a light going-over with a scotch-brite to break up the surface glaze. Cracks are self explanatory, how would you define an unacceptable level of scoring as opposed to normal wear? I'm kind of expecting to see a surface that looks something like a used brake rotor with some circular texture to it. Is that what I *should be* expecting? Thanks, Brian -----Original Message----- From: Langsten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Dec 12, 2003 7:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] Dual-Mass Flywheel Resurfacing? Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] David, Dual mass flywheels can not be resurfaced. If yours has cracks or scoring, it will need to be replaced. Excellent time to replace with a UUC lightweight unit! __________________________________________________________________________ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:00:58 -0500 (EST) From: "John Stoj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: BMW vs Porsche as used cars? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dennis already gave some good information, but I'll add my 2 cents. I am lucky enough to own both a '97 M3 and a '96 Carrera (993). The M3 is my "commuter" car (don't laugh) and the 993 I used mainly on the weekends. I know it probably has something to do with absence making the heart grow fonder, or something like that, but I treasure every drive in the Porsche, while the BMW is like a comfortable pair of jeans. Luckily I haven't experienced a lot of maintenance items on either car, but it strikes me that they are both equally easy to work on - with the exception of anything where you'd have to access tight spots on the Porsche engine - which would require dropping it. Parts prices are comparable. Some Porsche parts you pay the "Porsche tax" on, and some you pay the BMW tax. (Like the $27 grommets I had to buy a few weeks ago). On the Porsche vs. BMW used car front in general, I learned a costly lesson a few years ago. At one point in 2000 I had the M3 and an '89 Carrera. I had to sell one of the cars and I chose to sell the 911 for reasons of practicality. I sold the Porsche for the same price I bought it for a year or so prior. Fast forward to 2003. In order to buy an '89 Carrera in the condition of the one I sold, I might have to pay more than what I sold it for three years ago. In the meantime, the M3 has depreciated by $10k to $15k. - John S. _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 12:02:31 -0500 From: "Doug Foster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: <e34> Aluminum thermostat housing (was: Coolant Leak) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, I've done everything I can to gently tighten the clamps on my lower radiator hose, but that still seems to be the source of the problem. Since this is the hose that attaches to the plastic thermostat housing, I am going to assume that it is cracked and replace it. Does anybody have a good source for an aluminum replacement one? And hoses? And decent clamps? Also, while I'm in there, what else should I be replacing? Thermostat for good luck, and seal... Both hoses (upper and lower). While I am dropping all the fluid I am going to replace the heater valve, and hopefully be able to control the heat in the foot well and windshield. What else? Car is 94 540iA with 118k miles, new Alusil block at 89k. New radiator at 98k. Doug Foster ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:18:03 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> Diff Noise - Fix? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Matt, perhaps you're missing an opportunity here. I convinced my wife that the best way to quiet the noisy 3.73 LSD was to replace it with a 4.10 LSD. The 4.10 is now sitting in my garage waiting to be installed. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:40:36 -0500 >From: "Weimer, Matt J." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "BMW Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: <E30> Diff Noise - Fix? >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I know that many E30's suffer from a loud differential and to most it is >a "don't worry 'bout it they all do that" thing but what exactly has >failed to cause this noise? Is it the bearing on the input to the diff? >I am asking because I am tired of the noise and I would like to fix it. >Does this require disassembling the entire diff? Enquiring minds want >to know. > >Matt Weimer >'86 325i noisy 3.73 >'89 M3 quiet 4.10 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:18:59 -0500 From: "Weimer, Matt J." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> Diff Noise - Fix? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Scott, I have already pulled that off as the 3.73 LSD in there now was an upgrade to the open 3.64 that came in this car. Yep, I said 3.64, that is the standard diff. ratio for an early Euro 325i. I did not go with a 4.10 LSD swap due to concerns with highway rpms. Matt Weimer -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 12:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Weimer, Matt J. Subject: Re: <E30> Diff Noise - Fix? Matt, perhaps you're missing an opportunity here. I convinced my wife that the best way to quiet the noisy 3.73 LSD was to replace it with a 4.10 LSD. The 4.10 is now sitting in my garage waiting to be installed. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 17:42:43 -0600 From: "Bob Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Matt, What does it sound like? I had a very noisy diff in my '88 M3. It was a very conspicuous high-pitched whine. After removing the diff it was apparent that the noise was coming from the pinion bearing. It had a gritty feel when turning by hand. This was confirmed by Jim Blanton. The conclusion I came to after investigating repairing the diff myself was to just buy a rebuilt unit. It's plenty time consuming to pull the old diff and install the new without having to hassle with and learn the details of and purchase the special tools for...the rebuild. Seems like I remember Brett having said they're easy to screw up. Bob '88 M3 rebuilt diff, not quite the attention getter it was before... '89 325i still quiet at 200k... > Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:40:36 -0500 > From: "Weimer, Matt J." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "BMW Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: <E30> Diff Noise - Fix? > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I know that many E30's suffer from a loud differential and to most it is > a "don't worry 'bout it they all do that" thing but what exactly has > failed to cause this noise? Is it the bearing on the input to the diff? > I am asking because I am tired of the noise and I would like to fix it. > Does this require disassembling the entire diff? Enquiring minds want > to know. > > Matt Weimer > '86 325i noisy 3.73 > '89 M3 quiet 4.10 > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 16:30:17 -0800 From: Steve Albrecht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Extended warrenty coverage Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I received an interesting letter from BMW today. It says that BMW has become aware of a possible problem with air mass meter durability and is extending the warrenty coverage on this item to 7 years/70K miles. This applies to 1999 and 2000 cars with the 4.4l V8. Did anyone else get this letter yet? I am somewhat impressed with this. Cheers Steve Albrecht Cupertino, CA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 16:37:11 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Extended warrenty coverage Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Dec 12, 2003, at 4:30 PM, Steve Albrecht wrote: > I received an interesting letter from BMW today. It says that BMW has > become aware of a possible problem with air mass meter durability and > is extending the warrenty coverage on this item to 7 years/70K miles. > This applies to 1999 and 2000 cars with the 4.4l V8. > > Did anyone else get this letter yet? I am somewhat impressed with > this. The air mass meter affects emissions. It's in their favor to cover it (particularly since in CA emissions components are warranteed to 100K miles already). - Mark ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:04:56 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Extended warrenty coverage Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> They are circumventing the potential for recall. It's a smart business move, and it's good for customer confidence also. As the HFM is an emissions part, they're replacement rate is being watched by the EPA. The HFM is not one of the few pieces that is automatically covered by the 8/80 emissions warranty, but that reason alone might prompt the EPA to force a recall if BMW doesn't take care of the issue internally. I believe current thinking is that if they don't fail by 70K, they won't fail. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > I received an interesting letter from BMW today. It says that BMW has > become aware of a possible problem with air mass meter durability and is > extending the warrenty coverage on this item to 7 years/70K miles. This > applies to 1999 and 2000 cars with the 4.4l V8. > > Did anyone else get this letter yet? I am somewhat impressed with this. > > Cheers > Steve Albrecht ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:34:49 -0500 From: "Andrew Leong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Help with Ebay purchase Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----- Original Message ----- From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] Help with Ebay purchase > This is completely wrong and very misleading information. > > You have NO credit card protection if you use Paypal. > > Credit card protection features apply between the two parties involved in > the credit card transaction. In this case, that would be you and Paypal. > > If you make a transaction via Paypal and the recipient of the money, from > Paypal, rips you off, you're only hope is action through Paypal. Your > credit card company won't get involved because the transaction between you > and Paypal was totally legitimate and authorized by you. What happens to > your money after that is none of the credit card company's concern. > > Been there, done that, found out the hard way. > > Brett Anderson > KMS Brett: Hate to disagree, but your information was not correct in my case. I purchased a high end watch on ebay. The Seller represented the watch to in new condition. I won the auction and paid via PayPal, credit card, Visa, a charge of over $4000. I received the watch, only to find out it was a beat up piece of garbage. I attempted to resolve this with the Seller. He essentially told me that I was a fraud and had changed the watch on him and told me to essentially to b*te myself. I disputed my charge with my credit card company with accompanying emails to and from the seller showing them I had attempted to resolve this matter and return the watch. A couple of weeks later, I received a chargeback to my credit card account. My credit card company considered Paypal not as a merchant, but the company which processed the Seller's charges-- which they are. I Never pay for purchases via a debit from my own bank account and always pay via credit card. My account with Paypal is a different story, however. Because I violated their 'terms of service', I can no longer use my account to send any payments-- it is officially restricted. However, b/c it is officially restricted, I cannot close the darn thing either. PayPal's (non)protection stinks. Thank goodness for my Visa Card. I lost out on shipping fees and such (eventually, the Seller came crawling back and I sent his P.O.S. watch back), but at least I got my $4K back. Just my $.02 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 23:15:51 -0500 From: "Robert Tobin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: toddler seats that fit Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey list, This may not be the most interesting topic on the list, but we could use a little assistance.... We've got an E34 and it's getting time to upgrade junior's car seat to a forward facing seat. We keep him in the middle of the rear so two folks can still use the rear seat. We'd like to know if anyone out there has found any seats that do or don't work well in the in the back of the E34 or E39, or whatever else is close in size. Any real clunkers out there? We're looking at an Cosco Alpha Omega convertible car seat, which is both front and rear facing and can hold a child from 5 to 80 lbs (or so they advertise). We've heard about the problems with their booster seats, and we don't think this is one of them, as the kid is strapped in. Any thoughts, comments etc would be greatly appreciated. Rob '95 530i ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:24:58 -0800 From: "Clan Hood-Douda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "'Robert Tobin'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: toddler seats that fit Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Britax car seats fit our e36 325i very well. They should work in your e34 I would think. Mike -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Tobin Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 8:16 PM To: UUC Digest Subject: [UUC] toddler seats that fit Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey list, This may not be the most interesting topic on the list, but we could use a little assistance.... We've got an E34 and it's getting time to upgrade junior's car seat to a forward facing seat. We keep him in the middle of the rear so two folks can still use the rear seat. We'd like to know if anyone out there has found any seats that do or don't work well in the in the back of the E34 or E39, or whatever else is close in size. Any real clunkers out there? We're looking at an Cosco Alpha Omega convertible car seat, which is both front and rear facing and can hold a child from 5 to 80 lbs (or so they advertise). We've heard about the problems with their booster seats, and we don't think this is one of them, as the kid is strapped in. Any thoughts, comments etc would be greatly appreciated. Rob '95 530i __________________________________________________________________________ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 00:38:34 -0500 From: "Pharr, Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: toddler seats that fit Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Two Britax Roundabouts installed nicely in the back of our E34 touring. Rear tiedown attachment points could be a problem in the sedan but I don't know for sure. --Jeff > -----Original Message----- > From: Clan Hood-Douda [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 12:25 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: 'Robert Tobin' > Subject: Re: [UUC] toddler seats that fit > > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Britax car seats fit our e36 325i very well. They should work in your e34 > I > would think. > > Mike > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Tobin > Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 8:16 PM > To: UUC Digest > Subject: [UUC] toddler seats that fit > > > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Hey list, > > This may not be the most interesting topic on the list, but we could use a > little assistance.... > > We've got an E34 and it's getting time to upgrade junior's car seat to a > forward facing seat. We keep him in the middle of the rear so two folks > can > still use the rear seat. > > We'd like to know if anyone out there has found any seats that do or don't > work well in the in the back of the E34 or E39, or whatever else is close > in > size. Any real clunkers out there? > > We're looking at an Cosco Alpha Omega convertible car seat, which is both > front and rear facing and can hold a child from 5 to 80 lbs (or so they > advertise). We've heard about the problems with their booster seats, and > we > don't think this is one of them, as the kid is strapped in. > > Any thoughts, comments etc would be greatly appreciated. > > Rob > > '95 530i > > ________________________________________________________________________ __ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short > Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . > http://www.uucmotorwerks.com > > > ________________________________________________________________________ __ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 00:02:57 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <E28/E30> 5-speed Conversion Write-up finished Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> UUCers, As some of you may know, I did a 5-speed conversion on my '87 528e about a year ago. Well, I STARTED it about a year ago and finished just this past March. :-) Anyway, I finally got around to finishing the last two pages of the write-up. In case anyone was wondering what was involved in the process or in case anyone is just SUPER bored, this may be a good read: http://www.fatdaddybmw.com/tranny Enjoy! Brad "Shifty" Couvillon '87 528e <-- already a 5-speed '85 Euro 535i <-- same as above ex-'87 528e <-- the car in the write-up www.fatdaddybmw.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
