The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 349 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Repair/service manual for X5? E36m3 wheels fs Re: Seat Motor? Look for another BMW for my Dad Re: <E30> Re: <E30> <E30> free springs Re: <E30> Re: <E30> Re: <E30> Re: E36 Cooling/Heat and Window Issues Re: (UUC) Garage Wish List
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2004 23:34:47 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Repair/service manual for X5? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 1.Is there a Bentley manual for X5? (I looked on > Bentley site and > can't find it) If not, what is good repair/service > manual for X5? No Bentley manual.... Yet.... There's probably one in the works. Meantime, go to www.bmwtis.com for repair info and wiring diagrams on this vehicle. > 2.What DME does `01 3.0 have? (M?.??) MS43.0 > 3.I found a site with recalls and TSB for X5 but I am > not sure what > to do with that info. This is the site: > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/06/0106AL44.html > I called BMW NA, gave them my VIN and they told me > that there aren't > any recalls on the vehicle. Do I go to the dealer and > bug them about > the info from the site? Remove the link from your favourites and forget you ever saw it. ALLDATA is the biggest waste of energy and resources since the invention of the Ford Excursion. Nothing on their web site is accurate. It's intended purely to scare you into paying for irrelevant information. If BMW NA says there are no open recalls on your car, then there are none. Brett Anderson KMS --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.745 / Virus Database: 497 - Release Date: 08/27/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 07:22:17 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bmwuucdigest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "E36M3" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: E36m3 wheels fs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a set of staggered 10 spoke wheels on my 1997 4 dr that I'm interested in selling. 7.5 fronts, 8.5 rears. Bit of curb rash on three of them from PO, but otherwise straight, true and clean (to track brake crud embedded on them). They have a set of Bridgestone 730s on them that are about 2-3 mils above wear bars. (OK til snows are needed for any northern drivers). $750 plus shipping from 22180. Marc plante E36 M3/4 Vienna, VA ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 09:21:22 -0500 (EST) From: "Mike McLeish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Seat Motor? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > From: "Dewig, Mike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Seat Motor? > > On a recent road trip, my seat control became 1/2 functional. I found > myself able to move the seat back down, but not up. The motor still > makes noise when the switch is pressed up, but no movement. In the > meantime, I'm driving about in a slightly more reclined position than > normal... In Las Vegas, that's more common, but not necessarily comfy. > Any advice for repair / replacement? For those with parts to sell, > it's a dove grey leather E36 4 door. Thanks! I'm having the same type of trouble with my '91 E34. The right side of the driver seatback won't move, only the left. One website I found suggested using the same 'fix' as for the electric headrests - using a short piece of coathanger into the flexible shaft hole. Another solution is to shorten the plastic sleeve of the flexible shaft. See here: http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/5326 Good Luck, mike ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 13:12:05 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Look for another BMW for my Dad Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My dad is finally retiring his 1991 318is with 400K miles on it. Yes it still runs good, but it is starting to nickel and dime him to death. Of coarse he has never changed the tranny or diff oil, and used Castrol GTX (engine) the entire life of the car. I'm rather sad to see it go, this was my first BMW experience that led to my addiction. Then I drove an E30 M3 when I worked at a used car lot - that was it. Like crack, I was hooked. He is looking for the following: E46 325 or 330 Ci, Xi, or i Manual Transmission for choice Automatic if it comes to that around 30K miles, give or take Pretty broad on the specs. E-mail me @ [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you hear or see anything. Thanks. He lives in Frederick, MD. Phil ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 11:06:32 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In going through the Bentley there is not a chart which shows the differences between the set up of the 325i and 325iS. (In this case both 1989's). There are tables showing an M sport version which I assume to be the E30 M3. The suspension seems stiffer on the iS. What set up does the E30 325iS have that are not on the 325i? eg. sway bars, springs, dampers etc. (already know about the LS diff). -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 12:17:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >From what I can recall, the iS models did have stiffer springs, which I believe _is_ the M sport suspension. I could be wrong though -- if so, I don't know if by default the iS came with M sport suspension or if it was an option on any E30, but I do know for sure that the iS did have a stiffer spring setup. I also think that the front valance was a bit different as well, in addition to the LSD that you already know about. I think there's more too but I can't remember it now. Brian '93 325 ex E30 RIP --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In going through the Bentley there is not a chart > which shows the > differences between the set up of the 325i and > 325iS. (In this case both > 1989's). There are tables showing an M sport version > which I assume to be > the E30 M3. > > The suspension seems stiffer on the iS. > > What set up does the E30 325iS have that are not on > the 325i? eg. sway > bars, springs, dampers etc. (already know about the > LS diff). > > -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 > _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Express yourself with Y! Messenger! Free. Download now. http://messenger.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 15:43:40 -0400 (EDT) From: Joel Gallun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: <E30> free springs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a set of stock e30 325is springs to give away. FREE. Either pick up in the DC area or pay shipping. Joel ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 21:00:28 -0400 From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> kevin, I am pretty sure there are 3 main types of springs on US E30 regular 325i M-technic 325i / 325iS M3 the M3 spring is not the same as the m-technic spring the iS (M technic) springs are a couple of inches shorter (unloaded) than the regular 325i springs and have one less coil the M3 springs are also a couple of inches shorter, have one less coil, and are slightly thinner wire diameter but the parts CD shows a whole range of mix-and-match possibilities, and different springs for manual and auto transmissions.. depending on the year.. the springs on the 325iS are almost certainly lower and stiffer than the 325i and worth swapping over the dampers - probably Boge on the 325i and Bilstein on the 325iS (swap 'em over also) sway bars are the same 325i/is 20mm front, 12mm rear 325iC 21mm front, 12mm rear M3 19mm front, 14.5mm rear (m3 front sway bar is smaller but mounts differently - to the strut instead of the control arm) front spoiler the same except for the small lip extension - the iS is deeper.. pops off pretty easily and snaps onto the 325i. Rear trunk lid spoiler is bolted to the trunklid.. swap over the complete trunk lid chris pawlowicz '89 325i '99 Z3 2.8 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] <E30> > In going through the Bentley there is not a chart which shows the > differences between the set up of the 325i and 325iS. (In this case both > 1989's). There are tables showing an M sport version which I assume to be > the E30 M3. > > The suspension seems stiffer on the iS. > > What set up does the E30 325iS have that are not on the 325i? eg. sway > bars, springs, dampers etc. (already know about the LS diff). > > -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 20:03:44 -0500 From: Jenny Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chris Pawlowicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You can't swap over the trunk... The opening is completely different. The front spoiler can be made to fit a 325I... once you remove the bumper and swap brackets, shocks and all. Sorry Jenny Morgan On Sep 2, 2004, at 8:00 PM, Chris Pawlowicz wrote: > front spoiler the same except for the small lip extension - the iS is > deeper.. pops off pretty easily and snaps onto the 325i. Rear trunk lid > spoiler is bolted to the trunklid.. swap over the complete trunk lid > > > chris pawlowicz > '89 325i > '99 Z3 2.8 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 21:13:10 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trunklids are identical for every E30 coupe and sedan. Only the M3, convertible and touring were different. I have both a spoiler and non-spoiler lid for my E30s early and late and they all interchange. Ed Jenny Morgan wrote: > You can't swap over the trunk... The opening is completely different. > > The front spoiler can be made to fit a 325I... once you remove the > bumper and swap brackets, shocks and all. > > Sorry > > Jenny Morgan > > On Sep 2, 2004, at 8:00 PM, Chris Pawlowicz wrote: > >> front spoiler the same except for the small lip extension - the iS is >> deeper.. pops off pretty easily and snaps onto the 325i. Rear trunk lid >> spoiler is bolted to the trunklid.. swap over the complete trunk lid >> >> >> chris pawlowicz >> '89 325i >> '99 Z3 2.8 > > > 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: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 13:56:02 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 Cooling/Heat and Window Issues Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> By "anyone", do you mean me or Bill? No. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2004 13:16:05 -0700 >From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: E36 Cooling/Heat and Window Issues >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> >works fine, but the air never got hot. I suggested leaving the heater >> >on while we drove away, just to see if it had an effect. Sure enough, >> >as soon as we started driving, we got heat. But none at idle. > >Did anyone check the coolant level? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 14:00:23 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: (UUC) Garage Wish List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cheap electronic ballast will cause all kinds of radio interference on both AM and FM bands. I'm not sure what to look for to get a better electronic ballast, but I failed to specify this for my garage. Now I have to put the boom box outside the garage door to get decent reception. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2004 20:11:57 -0700 >From: Tom Kosmalski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: (UUC) Garage Wish List >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Haven't been following this one closely. From experience, I highly >recommend electronic balast lights. Standard versions "buzz" which is >annoying if you spend a lot of time in there, or like to listen to >music. > >Apologies if this has already been covered. > >Tom Kosmalski, Owner of what my father terms the "Garage Mahal" ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(12 messages) **********
