The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 344 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Car Transport Re: Car Transport Re: correct tire for 90 525iA on 16 x 8J rim Re: correct tire for 90 525iA on 16 x 8J rim <E36> window regulators <misc> tips for cars not driven much? Re: <misc> tips for cars not driven much? Re: BMW P Codes Re: Transmission jack adaptor Re: Transmission jack adaptor Re: Transmission jack adaptor Re: Tac Problems Re: Tac Problems Re: <E30> Fuel Injection connector Re: <E30> Fuel Injection connector
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:31:17 -0500 From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Car Transport Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have used McNutt 3 times with good result - inexpensive and did the job right. http://www.carmoving.com/mcnutt/ Note that I didn't pay for a "fancy" enclosed transport, just a normal transport. The most I paid was around $650 to move a car from CT to TN. From WI to TN and TN to MO was around $350 each time. I do get a small "repeat customer" discount now :-) Dennis 01 M5 silver/black At 03:41 PM 08/30/2004 -0700, Steve Albrecht wrote: >I know this subject has been discussed previously, but not having the need >at the time, I didn't take notes. I am looking for a car transport >recommendation. The car will be transported from the San Jose area to >Vancouver Washington. I appreciate any help on this. A contact phone >number would also be appreciated. > >Cheers >Steve Albrecht >Cupertino, CA >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: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:24:02 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Car Transport Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Steve, you have the time, don't you? Why not just drive it up? Did you ever see the movie Vanishing Point, circa 1971? Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 15:41:56 -0700 >From: Steve Albrecht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: BMW Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Car Transport >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I know this subject has been discussed previously, but not having the >need at the time, I didn't take notes. I am looking for a car transport >recommendation. The car will be transported from the San Jose area to >Vancouver Washington. I appreciate any help on this. A contact phone >number would also be appreciated. > >Cheers >Steve Albrecht >Cupertino, CA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:59:39 -0500 From: "Beaudette, Roland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Uuc (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: correct tire for 90 525iA on 16 x 8J rim Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I recently purchased a set of E38 basket weaves in 16 x 8J size. The standard upgrade would be from a 225/60-15 to 225/55-16 but I believe that is for 7.5J size. Can anyone tell me if 235 or 245 wide rubber would fit? According to http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html, it's either 235/50-16, 235/55-16 or 245/50-16 while being within 2% or less of stock speedo. Cheers, Roland ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:05:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: correct tire for 90 525iA on 16 x 8J rim Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have those wheels on a 525i and the 225/55 is the proper size. A 225/55 is as wide as a 245/45 due to differences in the way 50 and up tires are measured compared to 45 and down. Anything wider than 225 will rub the front strut. Gary Derian --- "Beaudette, Roland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I recently purchased a set of E38 basket weaves in > 16 x 8J size. The standard upgrade would be from a > 225/60-15 to 225/55-16 but I believe that is for > 7.5J size. Can anyone tell me if 235 or 245 wide > rubber would fit? According to > http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html, it's > either 235/50-16, 235/55-16 or 245/50-16 while being > within 2% or less of stock speedo. > > Cheers, > > Roland ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:22:52 -0500 (CDT) From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <E36> window regulators Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Concensus seems to indicate eventual failure of the window regulators in my E36 is unavoidable. So with that, I'm going to stock up on parts. Online price for each side seems to be about $80? Awhile back, somebody posted a link with notes on replacement of same... and not that I can't figure this out myself (big ego, eh?)... but if that link could be posted again, I'd be grateful. - Kevin Jay 1996 328is, red/tan, 91K, usual suspension mods, factory window regulators ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:31:00 -0500 (CDT) From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <misc> tips for cars not driven much? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The wife and I relocated in April (from MKE to JAX). I'm still working the same job, but from a home office. With this, I've changed from a 50-mile daily commute to occaisional short trips through the neighborhood. This home office stuff might be easier on me than my car. I've been trying to get her out on the Interstate now and then (the car, not the wife), and I generally drive around town in one lower gear than I'd normally use (trying to keep the revs above 3 or 4K)... but I wonder if anybody else has any tips for things I should be doing to keep my garage queen healthy. Any comments would really be appreciated. - Kevin Jay 1996 328is, red/tan, 91K, usual suspension mods, alot of time sitting lately ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:41:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <misc> tips for cars not driven much? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Drive it normally, try to drive it once a week or so. Gary Derian --- "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> the wife), and I generally drive around town in one > lower gear than I'd > normally use (trying to keep the revs above 3 or > 4K)... but I wonder if > anybody else has any tips for things I should be > doing to keep my garage queen > healthy. Any comments would really be appreciated. > > - Kevin Jay > 1996 328is, red/tan, 91K, usual suspension mods, > alot of time sitting lately ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:54:16 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: BMW P Codes Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, what I found out after paying my $25 for 24 hours access is that P0171 means "System too lean (Bank 1)" and P7400 does not exist in their database. It is otherwise a really nice system though, I was able to download over 1GB of model specific training manuals in pdf format, that'll give me something to read... Regards Jamie Howton -----Original Message----- From: KMS - Brett Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 9:37 AM To: UUC Digest Subject: Re: [UUC] BMW P Codes www.bmwtis.com There's a section on converting PCodes. Note they are VIN specific, you cannot get the info without your VIN. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:03:02 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Transmission jack adaptor Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anyone ever used an "adaptor" such as shown here: http://www.brandsonsale.com/transmission-adapter-jack.html I'm looking at these to ease the task of dropping the diff from an E30. The method of attachment to the floor jack is not clear and therefore safety is a concern. Thank you. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:13:32 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Transmission jack adaptor Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just bribed a friend with some beer and we manhandled it. ;-) Marco no help today -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 10:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] Transmission jack adaptor Anyone ever used an "adaptor" such as shown here: http://www.brandsonsale.com/transmission-adapter-jack.html I'm looking at these to ease the task of dropping the diff from an E30. The method of attachment to the floor jack is not clear and therefore safety is a concern. Thank you. -Kevin 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: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:04:28 -0700 From: Dave Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Transmission jack adaptor Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Tuesday 31 August 2004 10:03 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Anyone ever used an "adaptor" such as shown here: > > http://www.brandsonsale.com/transmission-adapter-jack.html > > I'm looking at these to ease the task of dropping the diff from an E30. > The method of attachment to the floor jack is not clear and therefore > safety is a concern. I have never used an 'adapter' like that but you can get a dedicated tranny jack for about the same price: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=39178 I have a similar one that I purchased from H.F. a few years ago and its still going strong. A good investment. Dave ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:43:34 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Tac Problems Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jim, I think the intention was to mold antennas into the foil to aid in the telepathetic [sic] communications. Of course the necessary skull electrodes would be extra. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:21:40 -0700 From: "J. Ochi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Tac Problems Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:43 AM 8/31/2004, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I think the intention was to mold antennas into the foil to aid in the >telepathetic [sic] communications. Of course the necessary skull electrodes >would be extra. Ah, I see. I've heard that one of those big cone things, like they use on dogs, works really well for telepathic communication. Just line the inside with tinfoil, and use GPS to aim at person with whom you wish to communicate. Jim Ochi ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:19:09 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> Fuel Injection connector Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On the E30 connector (C191 from the web , but no listing in Bentley???) under the intake.... how do you remove the upper portion of the connector? By unscrewing the lower half I could look into the female side of the contacts. A slight amount of tarnish. But I couldn't get off the male side. No C clip was evident. There was also no dielectric grease. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:35:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Richard Dorffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> Fuel Injection connector Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The connector is held in place with a plastic threaded ring on the other side of the connector holder. Hard to see it, but if you feel around for it, you should be able to find it and loosen it to get it off. Regards, Rich --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On the E30 connector (C191 from the web , but no listing in Bentley???) > under the intake.... how do you remove the upper portion of the connector? > > By unscrewing the lower half I could look into the female side of the > contacts. A slight amount of tarnish. But I couldn't get off the male side. > No C clip was evident. > > There was also no dielectric grease. > > -Kevin ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
