The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 46 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: 328 feedback Re: 328 feedback FS: Michelin Pilot Sport tires Re: 328 feedback E36 Knock Sensor Location Re: E36 Knock Sensor Location Re: [uuc] SI Reset Instructions WANTED: RECARO SRD SEATS Re: Shops In The DFW Area WANTED: Glass reflector from e36 (euro) headlight Re: WANTED: Glass reflector from e36 (euro) headlight [ADMIN] All-caps policy and warning (was WANTED: RECARO SRD SEATS)
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:03:56 -0600 From: Josie Babin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 328 feedback Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > 1. Do the '97 3's also have the plastic impeller coolant pump? Is 59k an > average time to expect pump change? I think BMW started using the aluminum impellers in 95...but not in all models (better check) > > 2. This car has an auto tranny. (OK the car's not for me) Is this a > lifetime fluid transmission? In my 99 328 yes, the owner's manual will say one way or another > > 3. Any common failure points on '97 3's or 328's in particular? Check out this post on Roadfly for general E36 issues... http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e36/forum.php?postid=4438155&page=1 > > 4. Back door lock does not seem to work on remote and the latch has to be > operated by hand. Is this likely actuator? Dunno, I don't have remote :) > > 5. Does this model allow ECU code checks with the pedal activation? How > many pumps? 3 didn't seem to work. No... Strictly OBDII. Go to Autozone and ask nicely for a free reading if needed. > > 6. Where's the battery? under seat or in trunk? Trunk, right hand side under the plastic shelf > > I'll have to drive it later to check out brakes, suspension, and bushings. > > Thanks gents. > > -Kevin > > __________________________________________________________________________ > 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: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:22:10 -0600 From: "M Kittock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 328 feedback Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > 1. Do the '97 3's also have the plastic impeller coolant pump? Is 59k an > average time to expect pump change? > I believe sometime in May '96 they changed to metal. My March '96 328i had plastic - now changed to a metal impeller :) Mark '96 328i ------------------------------ Date: 25 Feb 2004 23:31:58 -0000 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FS: Michelin Pilot Sport tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a pair of Michelin Pilot Sport tires, brand new from the Tire Rack, in size 255/35-18. I bought them to put on the front of my wife's 330i (matching the rear 255's), but we're making the jump to 19's instead. They cost me $512 plus shipping from the Tire Rack, asking $425 plus shipping. These tires will fit on the rear of the E36, the front of the E36 with fender rolling (I run 255's all the way around on my '95 M3), and front/rear on the E46. -peter*g ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:57:26 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 328 feedback Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 01:30 PM 2/25/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] talked about: >1. Do the '97 3's also have the plastic impeller coolant pump? Is 59k an >average time to expect pump change? On the E36 M3s, they switched to metal impellers sometime in '96. The 328 *should* be OK. As a data point, the metal water pump on my '98 M3 started leaking from the bearing at about 51K. >2. This car has an auto tranny. (OK the car's not for me) Is this a >lifetime fluid transmission? I believe so, yes. >3. Any common failure points on '97 3's or 328's in particular? Cooling system and power steering hoses are problem areas. >4. Back door lock does not seem to work on remote and the latch has to be >operated by hand. Is this likely actuator? Most likely. I've replaced all 4 door lock actuators on my M3. >5. Does this model allow ECU code checks with the pedal activation? How >many pumps? 3 didn't seem to work. Nope. You'll need a code reader to read codes. You can get the Peake Research reader for $149 from Peake, or other online vendors. Some independent BMW mechanics will read CE codes for you gratis, depends on the mechanic. >6. Where's the battery? under seat or in trunk? Trunk, right hand side. Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:03:51 -0500 (EST) From: henry butt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 Knock Sensor Location Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi listers Can someone tell me where the knock sensor is located in the E36 325i engine. Does it need to be replaced if pinking is consistant under hard acceleration on start-ups, even using 92 octane gas ! Any info will greatly be appreciated. Henry ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:28:33 -0500 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E36 Knock Sensor Location Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The knock sensor should set a fault, and a check engine light, if it needs to be replaced. While it's possible that it can be bad without setting a fault, it's unlikely. I'd be looking at fuel quality, air leaks, carbon build up, etc, first. Besides, the knock sensors are a real pain in the arse to change on the M50/M52 engines. Come to think of it, they're nasty on all BMW engines. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > Can someone tell me where the knock sensor is located > in the E36 325i engine. Does it need to be replaced > if pinking is consistant under hard acceleration on > start-ups, even using 92 octane gas ! Any info will > greatly be appreciated. > > Henry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.573 / Virus Database: 363 - Release Date: 1/28/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:28:31 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] SI Reset Instructions Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm always amazed that people will try this, risking turning their > DME into a $1300 paperweight, rather than spend $49 (or less?) on > the Peake Research reset tool. I'm always amazed that people would spend money on tools to DIY and risk breaking their bimmers rather than take their cars to a dealer. *tongue firmly in cheek* alex f P.S.: 15" of speaker wire resets the SI codes just as well as a $50-200 Peak tool or a $20K Modic. P.P.S.: Personally, I would much rather use a Modic, but than again I would much rather use it on a McLaren F1.... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:52:40 -0800 From: "Chris Marino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: WANTED: RECARO SRD SEATS Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Group, I would like to find a set of Recaro SRD seats for my e30 M3. They must be black. If anyone has a set, please let me know. Chris ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 23:03:21 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Shops In The DFW Area Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm wondering if anyone here in the DFW area could recommend me any > shops to take my car to other than the dealers, thanks so much in > advance. Celisa, Whichever path you decide to take, do not join BMW Car Club of America (www.bmwcca.org) or worse yet, get in touch with a local chapter (www.lscbmwcca.org). That would completely spoil the challenge of shopping for a competent bimmer-friendly shop or making friends with other bimmer owners hell-bent on having fun with their cars. alex f ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:29:48 -0800 From: "Chris Marino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: WANTED: Glass reflector from e36 (euro) headlight Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Group, I know that this is going to sound like a strange parts request, but I would like to find the glass part of the ellipsoid in the euro headlights. I'm working on a project for which this piece is compatible. If someone has a damaged headlight lying around, I would gladly pay for this piece. This is the round, magnifier-looking piece of circular glass in the low-beam part of the lens. If anyone has one, please let me know and I'll paypal you right away. Chris ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 07:56:43 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: WANTED: Glass reflector from e36 (euro) headlight Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Junk yards are full of ellipsoid headlights. Not necessarily BMW but many other makes. Gary Derian > I know that this is going to sound like a strange parts request, but I would > like to find the glass part of the ellipsoid in the euro headlights. I'm > working on a project for which this piece is compatible. If someone has a > damaged headlight lying around, I would gladly pay for this piece. > > This is the round, magnifier-looking piece of circular glass in the low-beam > part of the lens. > > If anyone has one, please let me know and I'll paypal you right away. > > Chris ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 09:27:06 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ADMIN] All-caps policy and warning (was WANTED: RECARO SRD SEATS) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Folks, I've said this before, and now it's past the point of "oops, I forgot." All-caps subject lines are unacceptable. This is a mature list where people are capable of reading a subject without it YELLING AT THEM. Not only that, it's in the UUC Digest rules: http://www.uucdigest.com/listinfo/listinfo.html So here's the deal: no more all-caps subjects or posts. Any single transgression at this point results in a loss of the offending party's posting privileges for an unspecified period of time. Thank you, - Rob Levinson UUC Digest ListOwner ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(12 messages) **********
