The BMW UUC Digest Volume 1 : Issue 77 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: E36 - Noise from the rear when turning Re: The Magic decoder ring ... ABS problem Re: ABS problem Re: ABS problem OT: Ontairio Insurance Question re; Vandalism FS: M20 Engine E36 Electric Window Re: E36 Electric Window
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:58:00 -0500 (EST) From: Mark Andy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 - Noise from the rear when turning Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Howdy, My girlfriend's '93 BMW 325is w/factory lsd has started make a bit of noise when turning at fairly slow speeds. The noise is kinda halfway between a groaning and a grinding, I notice it only when turning, and only at slower speeds (may be there at higher speeds and I just can't hear it though...) I'd been thinking rear wheel bearings, but then it occurred to me that it could be the diff as well. Its also slowly getting worse. Is this a common failure? How bad are rear wheel bearings to replace on this car? Thanks! Mark __________________________________________________________________________ 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: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 16:14:16 -0800 From: "BMWBits" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "2002digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "E9coupes BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Sixer coupe Group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Senior Six Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Uucdigest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: The Magic decoder ring ... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I originally sent this in late Nov but never did see it show up on-digest ..so here's another try .. Maybe my newly improved phoneline will allow the electrons to pass this time ?? Beepee in Tenorsea . -----Original Message----- From: BMWBits [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 7:25 AM To: 2002digest ([EMAIL PROTECTED]); E9coupes BMW ([EMAIL PROTECTED]); Sixer coupe Group ([EMAIL PROTECTED]); Senior Six Digest ([EMAIL PROTECTED]); Uucdigest ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Subject: RE: The Magic decoder ring ... Extracted from today's E21 digest .....use at your discretion etc . Usual caveats apply ...thanks to the person who posted it there eh ?? To All, I found this neat little tool on the web... http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi It will decode your VIN number showing the basics about the car. And it's FREE! Anyway,..., I thought it was cool! Ed Ramik Bill & Shirley Proud Seattle Summers , Tennessee Winters . Long Commute between , ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 10:55:10 -0600 From: "Kris Welhart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "E36M3" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: ABS problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am having a problem with my ABS system on my 4/94 build M3. The light is being triggered for no apparent reason. I cannot repeat the fault and it will come on without even using the brakes, usually under acceleration. I had the codes read and they virtually every code was stored. Anyone have a similar experince or any suggestions? Thanks for the help and best wishes for the New Year. Happy motoring, Kris Welhart ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 19:10:13 -0600 From: "Christian Els" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: ABS problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just had a similar issue with my MY94 325i. It ended up being a combination of the grey ABS relay and a wheel sensor whose harness got pulled apart when I ran over a tree limb down in the road. IIRC, there is a Tech Bulletin on the grey relay as a common failure point. Your dealership Service Manager should be able to help you with that. Cheers, Christian Els Columbia, MO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kris Welhart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "E36M3" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 10:55 AM Subject: [UUC] ABS problem > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > I am having a problem with my ABS system on my 4/94 build M3. The light is > being triggered for no apparent reason. I cannot repeat the fault and it > will come on without even using the brakes, usually under acceleration. I > had the codes read and they virtually every code was stored. Anyone have a > similar experince or any suggestions? Thanks for the help and best wishes > for the New Year. > Happy motoring, > Kris Welhart > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > 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, 3 Jan 2004 21:13:22 -0500 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: ABS problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A list of those codes would help. These early units had problems with the ribbon cable inside the unit fracturing. It can be repaired, with some electrical ability. Brett Anderson KMS -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kris Welhart Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 11:55 AM To: E36M3; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] ABS problem Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] I am having a problem with my ABS system on my 4/94 build M3. The light is being triggered for no apparent reason. I cannot repeat the fault and it will come on without even using the brakes, usually under acceleration. I had the codes read and they virtually every code was stored. Anyone have a similar experince or any suggestions? Thanks for the help and best wishes for the New Year. Happy motoring, Kris Welhart __________________________________________________________________________ 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: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 02:41:24 -0500 From: "Ron J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "M535i SIG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "E28 Group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC-BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Benz List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: OT: Ontairio Insurance Question re; Vandalism Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All, This is a bit off topic but my girlfriend is a bit upset.. I went out to walk the dog, and when I came back towards the house, I noticed her car (2003 Tiburon) had a pretty big oval dent (about 10 inches in diameter) in the rear quarter panel on the passenger side. It is high up enough on the panel almost near the hatch. and it doesnt look like a car hit it since the dent is too high up, and would be in a very unlikely spot based on where the car was parked, and it looks more like it was kicked or punched, or someone ran into it with thier body. This is really recent, since I took her car to the grocery store at about 7pm and there was no dent when I came back and parked it. The car was parked on the street, with the drivers side against the curb. (one way street) So it happened between the time it was parked and when I noticed it. She is really worried about her insurance going up, and isnt sure if she should put in a claim. Since the event happened while the car was parked, and there is no other driver involved or a moving violation, I am wondering how the insurance company treats these issues. She also had a big argument with the insurance company over the summer months, because of a missed payment that was the fault of the banks, where they cancelled her policy and it took a letter writing campaign to the corporate offices (president) get her policy reinstated, and have them admit that they cancelled it without just cause. She is really concerned that they may cancel the policy after this claim. (only 1 accident before this. other drivers fault) Any suggestions? Insurance companies here in Ontario Canada are attracting a lot of negative attention due to thier tactics lately, cancelling policies and jacking up rates arbitrarily.. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Ron Janjua 03 MB C320 Coupe 6sp Brilliant Silver 85 535i (sold) "To put it in simple terms, politics defines what people want; government decides what they get. For democracy to work, government must respond to politics (Shogan, 1982) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 09:32:29 -0500 From: "Nancy Fluharty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FS: M20 Engine Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My engine swap project is underway, and so I'll soon have an M20B25 available. It's in good condition, but some eBay research suggests that it's worth more as parts than as an engine. The head, manifolds, ecu, harness, F.I. system, alt, p.s. pump, compressor, etc. separately seem to go for well above what an engine goes for. But of course the hassle factor is greater. So before I start tearing into this thing, does anyone need a good M20? I have had literally no engine problems of any kind since I bought the car in 1998. 161k, burns no oil but oozes a little at the front, passes emissions check with flying colors. Thorough maintenance records. Oil changed diligently at 3-3.5k. Timing belt has 40k on it. Gas mileage has always been exceptional - averaged over 27mpg this summer after a job change made my commute mostly freeway. Prior to that was 22-25 with much city driving. Still in the car for another day or two. $500 keeps me from selling it as parts. I have recent experience in shipping engines, so that's not a problem. Let me know if you're interested. Bob Fluharty 87 325is <--soon to be 330is Cincinnati ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:25:48 +0200 From: "Pavel Tcholakov" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: E36 Electric Window Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Happy New Year to all :-) I've had a problem with my driver side window for a while - it just doesn't want to wind all the way up by itself. It only closes fully if I grab it between my hands and pull up. Eventually today I opened the door to take a look and I found that one of the metal levers is basically cracked and twists when the window moves up and down. This picture shows pretty much where it is and what it looks like: http://mirizma.org/kay/e36window.jpg It's not from my car but it looks the same - the red lines are where the crack is. I looked briefly at how it hangs together, seems like it is riveted into the door together with the window motor - is that really so? Can the lever be changed on its own? Or the whole guide/lever mechanism? Or do I need a whole new door? (Hope it's not the last one!) Best regards, Pavel '94 320i ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 12:09:22 -0500 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E36 Electric Window Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It's the window regulator. It's rivetted into the door. It has to be changed as a unit (you transfer over your old motor) Use 6mm bolts to secure the new regulator after drilling out the rivets. Make sure you use lock washers. Brett Anderson KMS -----Original Message----- Happy New Year to all :-) I've had a problem with my driver side window for a while - it just doesn't want to wind all the way up by itself. It only closes fully if I grab it between my hands and pull up. Eventually today I opened the door to take a look and I found that one of the metal levers is basically cracked and twists when the window moves up and down. This picture shows pretty much where it is and what it looks like: http://mirizma.org/kay/e36window.jpg It's not from my car but it looks the same - the red lines are where the crack is. I looked briefly at how it hangs together, seems like it is riveted into the door together with the window motor - is that really so? Can the lever be changed on its own? Or the whole guide/lever mechanism? Or do I need a whole new door? (Hope it's not the last one!) Best regards, Pavel '94 320i ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **********
