The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 124 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E30 325iX Rubber Components Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) Re: E30 325i Fuel Delivery Problem Ventilation systems returns in an e46: where? M3 Parts For Sale Re: M3 Parts For Sale Re: water pump mounting bolts....continued Re: water pump mounting bolts....continued Craftsman Aluminum Jack Re: Craftsman Aluminum Jack Re: Craftsman Aluminum Jack Wanted: ABS Pump for 94 E36 325 Re: Wanted: ABS Pump for 94 E36 325 Re: E30 325iX Rubber Components
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:33:37 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Andy Messer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E30 325iX Rubber Components Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks, Andy! All I am trying to do is identify every rubber/plastic/urethane/etc./non-solid part in the suspension and drivetrain. No part numbers, no details, just identify their existence and location. You mention that the iX might use M3 swaybar links. I assume that you are talking about the front (rear should be the same as all E30's). I have heard that they are from some 5-Series or 7-Series car ... Stan ----- Original Message ----- From: Andy Messer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 2:39 AM Subject: RE: E30 325iX Rubber Components > By confirm, do you mean part numbers, or that they are the same/different > from iS? > Anyway, I'll try: > > Suspension: > *front swaybar bushings - 17mm > *front control arm bushings - should be the same as iS, unless you want the > caster increasing M3 offset bushings > *Front upper strut mounts - WAY different, but you can pony up some serious > cabbage to get the -0.5 deg neg camber fixed strut mounts > (31 33 1 701 167 - stock) > (31 33 1 701 168 - -0.5 deg) > *Rear swaybar bushings - 14.5mm (stock) - 19mm is quite nice > *Rear shock mounts - same as iS. I've (as have others) used E30 convertible > RSMs, although I think the new thing is E46 RSMs, or Ground Control > *Rear trailing arm bushings - Can be the same. BMW offers rubber eccentric > bushings to correct for lowered suspension. > *Rear subframe bushings - different. From what I can tell, the only > difference appears to be a 10mm length increase in the center aluminum > bushing around which the rubber is molded. I think this is partly where the > iX gets increased ground clearance over iS. Probably could use standard > bushings, but I don't want to try it. BTW, the increase in height does not > allow the use of the factory tool without additional spacing. > *Front and rear swaybar links have some plastic? - Nope. I think they use > M3 links at about $40 a pop. They are built just like iS, except longer. > > Drivetrain: > *2 motor mounts - different aluminum casting, but I believe the rubber is > the same > *1 transfer case mount - uh, different, I guess. iS uses 2 small biscuits, > iX uses one barrel mount that needs pressed into the housing. > *Rear diff mount - same > *Guibo between front driveshaft and front diff - unique to iX; between > manual tranny and xfer case is the same as the M3's [only] guibo. I think > the xfer to driveshaft is standard iS. > > There is no plastic (stock, anyway), unless you consider urethane a plastic > > >I am trying to confirm ALL of the non-solid (rubber, plastic, etc.)... > > Stan > > 88iX > http://photos.yahoo.com/amesser325 > then look for the iX pics. Toward the bottom are some pics from when I > replaced all rear suspension bushings ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:36:24 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow. Perhaps you have forgotten, but I disagreed/questioned you once. I never will again. Anybody who can remember to use the proper terminology in regards to hypothesis testing has my undying respect! Seriously! Stan > From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I agree with making guesses and confirming. Really, its hypothesis testing. > Sometimes you have to go with instinct. > Gary Derian > > > > > Absolutely and agreed on assumptions, but as for guesses, I think they are > > often appropriate. Making a guess is OK, so long as you seek confirmation > > before acting on it! Besides, nothing ever goes how it is supposed to go > > for me, so I might as well take some chances now and again. I probably > > can't be any worse off and I might be better off! > > > > Stan > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 22:51:51 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> No, please do question me as needed. I screw things up as much as anyone. Gary Derian > Wow. Perhaps you have forgotten, but I disagreed/questioned you once. I > never will again. Anybody who can remember to use the proper terminology in > regards to hypothesis testing has my undying respect! Seriously! > > Stan > > > > From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > I agree with making guesses and confirming. Really, its hypothesis > testing. > > Sometimes you have to go with instinct. > > Gary Derian ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:39:56 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E30 325i Fuel Delivery Problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> OK. But why did they make the driver's side fuel level sender connector look exactly like the passenger side fuel pump connector?? The passenger side fuel level sender connector looks completely different from both of them ... strange. Stan > From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > -----Original Message----- > > This makes perfect sense. But why on earth did they make the > > driver's side > > sender connector (2-prong) look exactly like a fuel pump > > connector (2-prong) > > instead of like the passenger side sender connector (a very different > > 3-prong)?? > > Both fuel level senders are two wire units. The extra wire on the right > side assembly is not for the sender, it's for the low fuel light switch. > > Brett Anderson > KMS ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 22:52:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Kurt Hoofnagle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ventilation systems returns in an e46: where? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Group, It's spring and my AC in my 2001 330i is musty. I bought the Wurth A/C System Treatment and noted that Wurth suggests setting the ventilation system to recirculate and spraying into the system returns (as opposed to my original plan of spraying into the ventilation intake under the cabin microfilter). Only problem is that the location of the returns is not obvious (to me, at least) and is not noted in Bentley. Could someone please point out what will likely appear obvious in retrospect? Additionally, Bentley suggested an elaborate procedure which allows one to get to the evaporator to spray the Wurth or similar product directly on the evaporator to kill the bacteria. Is this *really* necessary if I want to fix this? Is this procedure as ugly as it sounds? Thanks to all in advance. Kurt H. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 02:29:52 -0400 From: "Bill P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: M3 Parts For Sale Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, Having a new 3.2L engine built by Pete McHenry. So I have a few items that I need to sell. 1995 BMW 3.0L M3 Complete Short Block (Great for 325 to M convert with ZERO ECU issues) $1900 1997 BMW Cylinder Head 22K miles, HEAD IN PERFECT CONDITION - All other parts (valves, springs, etc.) may need replaced - LIST NEW $3450 My Price - $2000 1995 M3 Custom Vented Hood (see link for pic) - $400 plus stock hood http://www.dtmpower.net/featured_car/february2002/DSC_0029.jpg 1995 M3 Sway bars - $175 1995 M3 Rear shocks - $75 1995 M3 Stock Springs - 125 1995 M3 Split 10 Spoke Stock Wheels (17X7.5) with tires - $700 Saches OEM Replacement Clutch & Pressure Plate (3K Miles) GREAT CONDITION - $200 UUC Short Shifter with ERK - $175 Borla 100% Stainless Cat Back Exhaust (Lightest M3 Exhaust Avail) - $400 NEW 6000K Authentic GERMAN MADE Phillips Ultinon Xenon Kit (9006 fitment) - $425 NEW Smart Tire Remote Tire Pressure Warning system - $200 1976 Vintage Blonde Girlfriend with LOTS of miles but still drives and rides like new. Runs great when you put into cruise control. Bitchy at times but pretty good overall. - $$ BEST OFFER $$ I will post more stuff as I find it in my garage. I would like to sell the HOOD local (PA) as I would like a hood plus $$$ for it. I would keep the hood but my new project will not fit under my vented hood. Prices are listed but feel free to make me an offer on each. Prices DO NOT include shipping. Local pick-up is welcomed. Bill P ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 06:54:36 -0500 From: "George Trilikis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: M3 Parts For Sale Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Still have the "NEW 6000K Authentic GERMAN MADE Phillips Ultinon Xenon Kit" ? If so I am interested.. Any places you can give me to get more info on them? Thanks, George T. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill P Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 1:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] M3 Parts For Sale Hello, Having a new 3.2L engine built by Pete McHenry. So I have a few items that I need to sell. 1995 BMW 3.0L M3 Complete Short Block (Great for 325 to M convert with ZERO ECU issues) $1900 1997 BMW Cylinder Head 22K miles, HEAD IN PERFECT CONDITION - All other parts (valves, springs, etc.) may need replaced - LIST NEW $3450 My Price - $2000 1995 M3 Custom Vented Hood (see link for pic) - $400 plus stock hood http://www.dtmpower.net/featured_car/february2002/DSC_0029.jpg 1995 M3 Sway bars - $175 1995 M3 Rear shocks - $75 1995 M3 Stock Springs - 125 1995 M3 Split 10 Spoke Stock Wheels (17X7.5) with tires - $700 Saches OEM Replacement Clutch & Pressure Plate (3K Miles) GREAT CONDITION - $200 UUC Short Shifter with ERK - $175 Borla 100% Stainless Cat Back Exhaust (Lightest M3 Exhaust Avail) - $400 NEW 6000K Authentic GERMAN MADE Phillips Ultinon Xenon Kit (9006 fitment) - $425 NEW Smart Tire Remote Tire Pressure Warning system - $200 1976 Vintage Blonde Girlfriend with LOTS of miles but still drives and rides like new. Runs great when you put into cruise control. Bitchy at times but pretty good overall. - $$ BEST OFFER $$ I will post more stuff as I find it in my garage. I would like to sell the HOOD local (PA) as I would like a hood plus $$$ for it. I would keep the hood but my new project will not fit under my vented hood. Prices are listed but feel free to make me an offer on each. Prices DO NOT include shipping. Local pick-up is welcomed. Bill P Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________________________________ 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: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 09:33:52 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: water pump mounting bolts....continued Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gary correctly states... "That works if the threads are loose. If the threads are seized, a screwdriver slot is ineffective. Heat the broken stud with a small oxy-acetylene flame. It will expand and loosen. Then the slot may work. A large propane torch flame will heat the whole area. That may work, but not as well." I thought he was able to turn it with vise grips. You can also try hitting (not super hard)the end of the stud with a brass drift to help break the corrosion bond--doesn't work as well as heat, but might work in a tight area. Marc **************************************************************************** ******** This message has been checked for all known viruses! **************************************************************************** ******** ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 09:59:34 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: water pump mounting bolts....continued Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think Mark's advise about using a drill press is very good considering that the gasket may be close to the mounting hole. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 12:38:19 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Craftsman Aluminum Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry to start the "inexpensive/cheap aluminum floor jack" thread again, but is anybody familiar with the Craftsman aluminum jack? I assume that Sears finally got into the game and that it is just another cheap aluminum jack rather than an inexpensive quality jack. $199. Stan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 12:47:50 -0400 (EDT) From: Joel Gallun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Craftsman Aluminum Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Mon, 5 Apr 2004, Stan Jackson Jr. wrote: > Sorry to start the "inexpensive/cheap aluminum floor jack" thread > again, but is anybody familiar with the Craftsman aluminum jack? I've used it. I think it is of higher quality than the US General jack that sells for less. In fact, it may be as good as my $500 jack. It is a little heavier than the US General and has a higher capacity. It also has an extra handle which, well, comes in handy for lugging it around. I assume it has the usual Sears jack 1 yr warranty and you can replace it at any Sears, which beats the heck out of having to ship something back to HF. Joel ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 13:05:10 -0400 From: "DUNLAP, LARRY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Craftsman Aluminum Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey Stan, I'm not a jack expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I bought one of the Craftsman aluminum jacks and have been very happy with it. No issues/complaints with it at all so far. Watch for the "Craftsman Club" sale days, that'll usually net you $25 off... I coupled that with cashing in some gift cards, and have been quite happy. -Larry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stan Jackson Jr. Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 12:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] Craftsman Aluminum Jack Sorry to start the "inexpensive/cheap aluminum floor jack" thread again, but is anybody familiar with the Craftsman aluminum jack? I assume that Sears finally got into the game and that it is just another cheap aluminum jack rather than an inexpensive quality jack. $199. Stan Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________________________________ 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: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 16:00:16 -0400 From: "Dave Kelley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Wanted: ABS Pump for 94 E36 325 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anyone have a working ABS pump that maybe they have stripped out of their E36 race car? Or how about a link to a used parts dealer that may have one? Need one to fit a 94 325i. Regards, Dave Kelley 98 M3/4 94 325i ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 16:53:28 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Wanted: ABS Pump for 94 E36 325 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dave, Try http://www.car-part.com - good for all kinds of used parts. Standard disclaimer: no affiliation, etc. They have them listed for as little as $75. There are also a bunch listed as "Call for price." Depending on how much you value your time you might even find one for less than $75. Search on 1994 BMW 325i (obviously) and select Anti-Lock Brake Pump from the drop-down list. The search is pretty loose, it'll come back with a ton of matches not all of them 325 parts and not all of them 1994. I don't know what years are interchangeable or if the 325 ABS pump is different from the 318 pump. Probably the easiest thing to do is sort by year - there are plenty 1994 325 parts to choose from. Enjoy! Brian '94 325ic -----Original Message----- From: Dave Kelley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Apr 5, 2004 4:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] Wanted: ABS Pump for 94 E36 325 Anyone have a working ABS pump that maybe they have stripped out of their E36 race car? Or how about a link to a used parts dealer that may have one? Need one to fit a 94 325i. Regards, Dave Kelley 98 M3/4 94 325i ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 19:44:21 -0500 From: "Andy Messer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E30 325iX Rubber Components Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Weird... ...using the tool I bought from the dealer and the procedure from the factory service manual, the cup bottomed out before fully installing the bushing. Anyway, good to hear that it *should* work, and others have gotten it to work. It wasn't that big of a deal to space it out. Maybe I was sent the wrong cup?? Even with the minor pain of fabricating spacers, the time saved over not using the proper tools was substantial. Andy >I did it myself with Brett's tools. >Worked wonderfully. > >..made a huge difference too! > >-Matt > >1991 325iX >210,000 and still goin' > >Brett Anderson wrote: > >>*Rear subframe bushings - different. From what I can tell, the only >>difference appears to be a 10mm length increase in the center aluminum >>bushing around which the rubber is molded. I think this is partly >>where the iX gets increased ground clearance over iS. Probably could >>use standard bushings, but I don't want to try it. BTW, the increase >>in height does not allow the use of the factory tool without >>additional spacing. >> >> > >This is not correct. The factory tool works fine with iX bushings. > >Brett Anderson >KMS ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
