The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 289 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: [E30] water pump? Re: [E30] water pump? Re: Oil Leak 325e Re: Oil Leak 325e Re: Oil Leak 325e Re: Oil Leak 325e Re: Oil Leak 325e E36 oil distr. block was Re: Oil Leak 325e Re: E36 oil distr. block was Re: Oil Leak 325e Re: Oil Leak 325e Need CD changer adapter cable. Re: Need CD changer adapter cable. <E36> Bambislayer Part 2 Re: <E36> Bambislayer Part 2 Mark da Silva
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 20:35:55 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [E30] water pump? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks, that's what I was hoping to hear :) A water pump, while a PITA is doable for me. A head gasket on the other hand would go as well as SMiller's trailing arm repairs. (or my 318i engine rebuild) I thought I had heard that water from the exhaust was normal, but I seem to love to correlate casaulity like a madman. I was reading up on the water pump R&R and think I have it down. Basically I want to use a sealer (what type?) and make sure the surfaces are clean to make sure it doesn't leak, and the rest is per the Bentleys. Any other heads up on this? The timing belt is about a year old, as is the distributor. Thanks, Jim Laing feeling much better now... it is normal for water to come out of the exhaust when first starting a car.. all kinds of stuff (including water) condenses out from the hot exhaust gases in the cold muffler and can then drip out once the muffler heats up, the moist hot air goes right through and dissipates in the air, but until then, drip drip drip (some of the stuff which condenses is pretty acidic and helps to rust out mufflers from the inside out on short-driven cars that never get a chance to heat up.. better mufflers help blow that moisture straight through, less well designed mufflers let it pool inside) from what I've seen, coolant leaks into the motor = white smoke out the exhaust failing water pumps can drizzle coolant out (external leak) and then when they die completely you will find the temperature gauge rapidly rising chris pawlowicz '89 325i '99 z3 2.8 84 318i Evo II 86 325es 87 325 DirtyE30(s) You need a bimmer. AS we tell you. Dont even think about the "other" mobile units. With regards - Ulf the Prophet 02/24/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 21:37:16 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [E30] water pump? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you relieve tension on the timing belt, you MUST replace it. You can remove the water pump without removing tension on the belt, it's just a little awkward putting the new one in, as the belt tensioner spring is mounted to the pump, and you have to compress it while placing the pump, all the time, trying not to damage the pump gasket. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > I was reading up on the water pump R&R and think I have it down. > Basically I > want to use a sealer (what type?) and make sure the surfaces are > clean to make > sure it doesn't leak, and the rest is per the Bentleys. Any other > heads up on > this? The timing belt is about a year old, as is the distributor. > > Thanks, > Jim Laing --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 7/19/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 23:17:31 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Oil Leak 325e Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brett, Thanks, but the oil pressure switch is on the passenger side of the engine on the bottom. The level sensor is on the driver side but on the top of the oil pan. The oil is starting high on the downtube from the intake manifold. I can't see exactly where with the manifold in place but it is running down the tube and then onto the 2 electrical connectors underneath. It's a pretty heavy stream. Guess I'll pull the manifold when I get home from DC on Wednesday. Thanks Caey Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 16:27:19 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Oil Leak 325e Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Can't say I've ever seen one of those leak beyond a fine mist. Check your oil pressure switch, make sure it's not leaking through the wiring connector. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > I seem to have developed a severe oil leak at the downtube in the > intake manifold to the block. > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 7/19/2004 ----------------------------- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 17:47:26 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [E30] water pump? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gruppe, Will trying to fix my hot start problem(s) I noticed that there was a water leak on the side of the front of the block, right where the water pump is. The PO had told me he replaced the water pump, but I can't be certain. My only concern is that once I had the car running, I noticed water coming out of the exhaust when first started. I get a feeling of dread here. Is that symptomatic of a failing water pump? Or something much more nefarious? TIA, Jim Laing hack mechanic 84 318i Evo II 86 325es 87 325 DirtyE30(s) 84 318i Evo II 86 325es 87 325 DirtyE30(s) You need a bimmer. AS we tell you. Dont even think about the "other" mobile units. With regards - Ulf the Prophet 02/24/2004 ----------------------------- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 20:13:03 -0400 From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [E30] water pump? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> jim asks > The > PO had told me he replaced the water pump, but I can't be certain. My only > concern is that once I had the car running, I noticed water coming out of the > exhaust when first started. I get a feeling of dread here. Is that > symptomatic of > a failing water pump? Or something much more nefarious? it is normal for water to come out of the exhaust when first starting a car.. all kinds of stuff (including water) condenses out from the hot exhaust gases in the cold muffler and can then drip out once the muffler heats up, the moist hot air goes right through and dissipates in the air, but until then, drip drip drip (some of the stuff which condenses is pretty acidic and helps to rust out mufflers from the inside out on short-driven cars that never get a chance to heat up.. better mufflers help blow that moisture straight through, less well designed mufflers let it pool inside) from what I've seen, coolant leaks into the motor = white smoke out the exhaust failing water pumps can drizzle coolant out (external leak) and then when they die completely you will find the temperature gauge rapidly rising chris pawlowicz '89 325i '99 z3 2.8 ----------------------------- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(5 messages) ********** ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 23:57:53 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Oil Leak 325e Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carey Probst wrote: >Thanks, but the oil pressure switch is >on the passenger side of the engine on >the bottom. The level sensor is on the >driver side but on the top of the oil pan. > > is the pan on an eta different than a normal i ? I coulda sworn that the level sensor is on the passenger side of the motor on Carlos' car, which I'd expect to be typical of other i motors. the level sensor is wickedly expensive too, something absurd like $150+ IIRC. Ben shuold probably sell the level sensor from the track car since there's no check control currently, tho I could put it back in... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 00:10:20 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Oil Leak 325e Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> All E30 6 cylinder cars have the oil level sensor on the left side of the pan. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > is the pan on an eta different than a normal i ? I coulda > sworn that the level sensor is on the passenger side of the > motor on Carlos' car, which I'd expect to be typical of > other i motors. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 7/19/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 00:22:45 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Oil Leak 325e Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brett Anderson wrote: >All E30 6 cylinder cars have the oil level >sensor on the left side of the pan. > > that's what I get for trying to remember work Karl & I did on Carlos' car in the winter w/o much heat in the driveway :-P Ben ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 05:30:58 -0500 From: Jenny Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Oil Leak 325e Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > What Brett is referring to, is that on some cars which have a nice > tight fit between the oil pressure sender boot and the harness sheath, > the oil can get pumped into the freaking harness when the sender > leaks. The most common point for it to lea out and be seen when this happens is under the manifold. One who has not seen this before could think the tube is leaking when it is really the harness/sender scenario. :-p Right BrettBabes? Jenny Morgan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 05:27:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 oil distr. block was Re: Oil Leak 325e Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >All E30 6 cylinder cars have the oil level > >sensor on the left side of the pan. > > > > > that's what I get for trying to remember work Karl & I did > on Carlos' car in the winter w/o much heat in the driveway :-P Yeah & my oil pan leaks oil thanks to you bums. ;-) The oil pressure switch on my E30 325i was causing a *huge* oil leak. Now I have an adapter in there as I installed an aftermarket gauge (oil press). BTW what do I need to get to install oil press/oil temp into an E36 325is? Way back when I remember JTD made some sort of distribution block but I heard some negative comments about it, anyone else making something better these days? Carlos '88 325is needs a clutch '93 325is needs some gauges x91 M3 also in the driveway right now, needs a softer suspension __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 08:17:08 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E36 oil distr. block was Re: Oil Leak 325e Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> BMP sells a distribution block. I haven't had any problems. I put pressure there and temp in place of the drain plug. Probably not the best solution but it works. Marco -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Carlos Lopez Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 5:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 oil distr. block was Re: [UUC] Oil Leak 325e --- ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >All E30 6 cylinder cars have the oil level > >sensor on the left side of the pan. > > > > > that's what I get for trying to remember work Karl & I did > on Carlos' car in the winter w/o much heat in the driveway :-P Yeah & my oil pan leaks oil thanks to you bums. ;-) The oil pressure switch on my E30 325i was causing a *huge* oil leak. Now I have an adapter in there as I installed an aftermarket gauge (oil press). BTW what do I need to get to install oil press/oil temp into an E36 325is? Way back when I remember JTD made some sort of distribution block but I heard some negative comments about it, anyone else making something better these days? Carlos '88 325is needs a clutch '93 325is needs some gauges x91 M3 also in the driveway right now, needs a softer suspension __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail 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, 26 Jul 2004 00:06:32 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Oil Leak 325e Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I didn't ask you where the oil pressure sender was, I asked you if it was leaking. I can't see the car, so I'm guessing. I'm basing my guess on 15 years of experience. Check the oil pressure sender for a leak. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > > Brett, > > Thanks, but the oil pressure switch is on the passenger side of the > engine on the bottom. The level sensor is on the driver side but on the > top of the oil pan. > > The oil is starting high on the downtube from the intake manifold. I > can't see exactly where with the manifold in place but it is running > down the tube and then onto the 2 electrical connectors underneath. > > It's a pretty heavy stream. Guess I'll pull the manifold when I get > home from DC on Wednesday. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 7/19/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 11:57:06 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Need CD changer adapter cable. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone have an adapter cable that will run from an off the shelf Pioneer CDX-M30 changer to a pre-wired 92 E34 525i? If you have one lying around, or a good working factory changer for that car, please email me. Thanks Brett Anderson KMS [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 7/19/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 11:26:30 -0500 From: "Karl Zemlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Need CD changer adapter cable. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7912725506&cat egory=43948 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Anderson Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 10:57 AM To: UUC Digest Subject: [UUC] Need CD changer adapter cable. Does anyone have an adapter cable that will run from an off the shelf Pioneer CDX-M30 changer to a pre-wired 92 E34 525i? I bought one from these folks - it worked. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 11:25:29 -0500 From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: <E36> Bambislayer Part 2 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, I have now joined the ranks of the deer hunters, I basically ran over one with my 97 M3/4 late Saturday night. Damage is suprisingly minor, these cars are very sturdy. I am hoping someone can email me a diagram for the various pans and air deflectors behind the bumper cover. All of mine are gone as are the foglights and lower grill. I am debating about fililng an insurance claim as it is a $ 500 deductible and I'm wondering if I can just buy the pieces and put it together myself for less a than that. Anyone have an ETK or similar that they can share an image or two from? Maybe even some parts they want to sell? Regards, Paul Craven 97 M3/4 - labeled by PETA as a "Killer" :^) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:58:50 -0400 From: "Bill Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E36> Bambislayer Part 2 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Deer strikes are generally considered part of comprehensive and not collision coverage. Comprehensive usually has a much lower deductible. This may vary by state/company tho so check your policy or anonymously ask your agent =8^P Bill Matthews ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 12:25 PM Subject: [UUC] <E36> Bambislayer Part 2 > Hi all, > I have now joined the ranks of the deer hunters, I basically ran over > one with my 97 M3/4 late Saturday night. Damage is suprisingly minor, > these cars are very sturdy. I am hoping someone can email me a diagram > for the various pans and air deflectors behind the bumper cover. All of > mine are gone as are the foglights and lower grill. I am debating about > fililng an insurance claim as it is a $ 500 deductible and I'm wondering > if I can just buy the pieces and put it together myself for less a than > that. Anyone have an ETK or similar that they can share an image or two > from? Maybe even some parts they want to sell? > > Regards, > Paul Craven > 97 M3/4 - labeled by PETA as a "Killer" :^) > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 09:49:07 -0700 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "E30 Yahoo Group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Mark da Silva Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone have contact info for chip tuner Mark da Silva? TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
