The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 36 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: <E36> Worst Job (was Front Door Handle R&R) Re: <E36> Worst Job (was Front Door Handle R&R) Re: <E36> Worst Job (was Front Door Handle R&R) Re: <E36> Worst Job (was Front Door Handle R&R) Re: BMW Radio Question Re: <E36> Oil Drain Fittings was: Worst Job <E36> Oil Drain Fittings was: Worst Job Re: <E36> Oil Drain Fittings was: Worst Job Re: <E36> changing oil in your pajamas? Re: <E36> changing oil in your pajamas? Dealer or Not <E36> Worst Job Re: <E36> Worst Job <E30> 16 inch wheels Re: E36 Rear Shock Mount Replacement
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:32:14 -0500 From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E36> Worst Job (was Front Door Handle R&R) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You ought to see this job on my 01 9-3. It's located under the front cowl, requiring removal of the windshield wipers to get the cowl & then the weather stripping & shields off. Come to think of it, that car's no fun to work on. In order to get any kind of access to the radiator draincock, I had to remove the bottom intercooler hose. The worst thing about that car is that there are 4 jacking points & that's it. Everything else is soft. Just getting the thing up on jackstands is a chore. That being said, it has the best oil filter arrangement I can recall seeing. It's on the bottom front of the motor & mounted horizontally. Super-easy access & because it's horizontal all the oil in the filter runs down into the drain pan rather than all over the filter & everything else. The oil filter arrangement on the S14 really sucks. I've just noted it as step 1 in an oil change is to remove the airbox. I also usually put a ziploc bag around the oil filter before unscrewing it to prevent the huge mess it would otherwise make. Lee > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 11:53 > To: david kroth; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [UUC] <E36> Worst Job (was Front Door Handle R&R) > > > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > How about replacing the microfilter? Maybe not a greasy nuts > and bolts job but small hands and yoga practice come in handy! > > ______________________________________________________________ > ____________ > 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, 20 Feb 2004 10:59:03 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E36> Worst Job (was Front Door Handle R&R) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Feb 20, 2004, at 10:32 AM, Robinson, Lee wrote: > The oil filter arrangement on the S14 really sucks. I've just noted > it as > step 1 in an oil change is to remove the airbox. I also usually put a > ziploc bag around the oil filter before unscrewing it to prevent the > huge > mess it would otherwise make. It truly sucks - one of the few things about my old E30 M3 that I do not miss. I used to do both of those things. Ironically, the oil filter location on a Miata is completely awful, too. Such a small motor, and there's STILL no room to get your hand in there. - Mark ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 11:02:27 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E36> Worst Job (was Front Door Handle R&R) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> David says: "How about replacing the microfilter? Maybe not a greasy nuts and bolts job but small hands and yoga practice come in handy!" I'll go with that one on an E32.... I cracked a rib on the door sill. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 11:15:23 -0800 From: donna seeley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E36> Worst Job (was Front Door Handle R&R) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On 2/20/04 11:02 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I vote for master cylinder on any car that you can't remove the driver's seat from... and even if you can. Amend that to any job way up in the pedal box. Donna > > > David says: > "How about replacing the microfilter? Maybe not a greasy nuts and bolts > job but small hands and yoga practice come in handy!" > > I'll go with that one on an E32.... I cracked a rib on the door sill. > > -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 01:43:11 +0700 From: "Sean Cordone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: BMW Radio Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (This post seems to have bounced the first time; sorry if it reposts) Looks to me like they are: "cover", 65 12 6 907 824 (CD43 from 9/98). --SC > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [UUC] BMW Radio Question > > > > Are the little flaps that cover the installation screws on the > > > radio faceplate available separately? If so, anybody know the part > > > numbers? The radio is a CD43 business CD from a Z3. > > > > No, they are not available separately. > > > > Regards, > > > > Rich > > > > 95 M3 - CD 43 head unit -- _____________________________________________________________ Web-based SMS services available at http://www.operamail.com. >From your mailbox to local or overseas cell phones. Powered by Outblaze ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:51:13 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E36> Oil Drain Fittings was: Worst Job Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:10 AM 2/20/04, Brian Daley talked about: >I see from the link that this is intended to be an oil drain but it can't >be used as one with the lower brace on my convertible. The brace has the >additional drawback that as the oil flow slows it puddles on top of the brace. Huh, this must be a convertible thing, because I have the x-brace on both of my tin-top car <g>, and don't have any problems with puddling during oil changes (unless I screw up and don;t place the drain pan just right :-)). Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 - mothballed like MarkD's, but due to continued unemployment :-( ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 14:31:44 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: <E36> Oil Drain Fittings was: Worst Job Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The Fumoto oil drain valve is a *very* popular upgrade on GM/Chevy HD > trucks, particularly the Duramax diesels. Personally, I would worry > about scraping it off on something and leaving a 10 qt oil slick behind > me. On my E36 M3 and my E30s, the oil drain doesn't hang lower than the oil pan itself. So, if you are going to lose the drain valve, you probably have bigger issues. Also, with the E36 cross reinforcement, there is much more protection. But, I originally posted about the use of the Fumoto oil drain valve as a coolant drain valve with nipple (for a hose to attach to), if you have it get scrapped off, you better hope you are alive. > The cool thing about these trucks is that you don't need to jack them > up to drain the oil. :) Yes, that is very cool. Combine that with a BMW E36 like oil filter housing and you could change to oil in your pajamas before going to bed... ;-) Regards, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:35:56 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E36> Oil Drain Fittings was: Worst Job Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jim, Maybe the brace is different. The convertible brace (actually better described as a plate) has a hole in it to access the drain plug and it's a pretty small hole at that. Come to think of it, I had the brace off recently to replace the clutch. Just 4 bolts that don't fasten anything else. Maybe I'll pull it off and take a grinder to the hole. I still like the idea of the SureDrain though, if I can get one to fit. Brian '94 325ic -----Original Message----- From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Feb 20, 2004 10:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] <E36> Oil Drain Fittings was: Worst Job Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] At 10:10 AM 2/20/04, Brian Daley talked about: >I see from the link that this is intended to be an oil drain but it can't >be used as one with the lower brace on my convertible. The brace has the >additional drawback that as the oil flow slows it puddles on top of the brace. Huh, this must be a convertible thing, because I have the x-brace on both of my tin-top car <g>, and don't have any problems with puddling during oil changes (unless I screw up and don;t place the drain pan just right :-)). Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 - mothballed like MarkD's, but due to continued unemployment :-( ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 14:58:06 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E36> changing oil in your pajamas? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > The cool thing about these trucks is that you don't need to jack them > > up to drain the oil. :) I haven't jacked my car up to change the oil in 7 years...Luv my Mityvac fluid evacuator. Marc Plante E36 325i, 218k Vienna, VA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:42:32 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E36> changing oil in your pajamas? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Marc, They're convenient for sure, but I'm not real confident about how good a job they do. Particles settle to the bottom of the pan after all. I'd think the vacuum would only pick them up in the immediate vicinity of the hose. When the oil is flowing out the drain hole gravity is on your side. Brian '94 325ic -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > The cool thing about these trucks is that you don't need to jack them > > up to drain the oil. :) I haven't jacked my car up to change the oil in 7 years...Luv my Mityvac fluid evacuator. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 15:28:29 -0600 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Dealer or Not Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm going to get my oil changed, is it necessary to have the dealer do it, or quicky lube or any of those 10 min oil changes. Thanks in advance..please don't tell me to do it myself, I don't the car work:) Celisa '99 328is ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 15:51:33 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <E36> Worst Job Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have two candidates: 1) Replacing the 4-ended coolant hose w/o taking the intake manifold off, or; 2) Replacing fuel lines -- those one time use clamps are a pita to remove unless you have really good access for your needle nose vise grips. Regards, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 15:57:37 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E36> Worst Job Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <SNIP> I have two candidates: 1) Replacing the 4-ended coolant hose w/o taking the intake manifold off, or; <SNIP> Is this even possible? I gave up, I couldn't find a way to get to the clamps located near the firewall. My plan now is to remove the intake sometime this year and do all the WYAIT stuff. Regards Jamie Howton 2002 330i 1995 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 15:53:14 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <E30> 16 inch wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks to all that replied. The guy is really stuck on the Kosei so now he's looking at spacers and offsets, etc. Me, I'd go with 15 x 7 Kosei's all around and shod them with Toyo RA-1s. Add a cage and a few other things, viola, instant club racer! :-) Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 15:09:50 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "Andre Yew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E36 Rear Shock Mount Replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Andre Yew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Something I've been wondering about RSMs is whether the failure point > will move to some other component, like the shock body, if the RSMs are > designed to no longer allow movement in the rubber mount. Andre, I have a one-of experience to share on the subject - I've sheered one rear Koni SA shock piston right below the RSM. Driving through rough road surface in a construction area on the way to work. Neither TC Kline's shop nor Koni USA have seen anything like it. The inch thick metal broke off perfectly perpendicular to the length of the piston. I do believe it was a one-off casting defect in the shock's piston and had no concerns about installing and running a replacement Koni. alex f ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
