The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 363 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: <E46 330xi> Where's the oil drain plug? Simple Complaint Re: Simple Complaint test -- received? <E30> Electrical Qusetion Re: <E30> Electrical Qusetion Re: <E30> Electrical Qusetion Re: simple complaint Re: Thermostat Re: Simple Complaint <OT> Need French Translator! Re: <OT> Need French Translator! Re: <OT> Adult Beverages clutch pedal problem Re: <E46 330xi> Where's the oil drain plug?
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 08:02:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E46 330xi> Where's the oil drain plug? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Wed, 15 Sep 2004, Steve.Goldstein wrote: > I took a quick look under the wife's 2004 330xi today and > couldn't see the location of the drain plug. There's some > sort of plate covering most of the under-engine area, and > without jacking the car nothing much was visible. There should be a small access plate in the middle of the big plate that gives you access to the drain plug. It may not be visible unless you jack the car. --Andre ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 08:01:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Simple Complaint Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Celisa: What a reasonable stand! I realized when I came to the US that there was only one way I'd own nice cars - if I learned to work on them. However, now I don't have that much time so I work on my house instead and have forgone the 2002 I'd like to restore, the 911 long-hood I'd like to drive, etc., etc., and stay with the reliable M5. Perhaps I'll have more time again later sometime and I'll realize those projects. My brother gave up on Porsche ownership and now drives the warrantied Chrysler stuff. He is very happy without the maintenance headaches and what he loses in performance he gains in minivan utility. I may do the same one day when important things like family come along. Neil Deshpande - performing free inspection II and catch-up maint on 92 Toyota Celica for technophobic (female) renter next weekend! 92 M5 - with new PS hose yesterday! 87 944 - received free from brother! *** "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I do realize when a person purchases a BMW, they had better have money to pay for all the extra's that the warranty doesn't cover. My thing now is, I was about to take it to a independent shop, but they charge just as much as the dealer. I don't know if it's because I'm a woman or what. But now, I need some belt repaired, and a gas cap, and front and back brakes. Whatever with the brakes, he's doing something so I don't have to replace the rotors. The cost is 195 for the front, and 95 for the rear. However, I'm paying 744 for an inspection II to let me know, what more money I need to dish out. This is really sad, that it becomes so costly. However, like I said I guess this comes when you have an expensive vehicle. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 14:13:25 -0400 From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Simple Complaint Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Celisa, I think that you may find that BMWs aren't really any more expensive out of warranty than other new cars. Service rates (hourly) seem to be the same across many marques. Every car has expensive parts that require repair/replacement. My roommate's Infiniti would be the same hourly rate as local BMW shops, & the parts are about the same. It just so happens that the car is somewhat more designed to be, we'll say, less annoying. This is just a design philosophy. Germans, by nature, expect that people who buy a complex machine like a car will be more attentive to it's condition & more understanding to the fact that parts wear out/need replacement/need fine tuning. The Japanese make cars so that the owner must only start & drive the car. Left alone, both cars will fail about the same time, however a German car will start making itself annoying as things start to wear out/fail whereas the Japanese car will seem fine until, one day.....bam! Of course, this bam usually comes long after the person who owns the car would've put in the money to fix it anyway. Most people seem to prefer the lower annoyance factor of the Japanese cars. You, on the other hand, have a taste for finer things. Neil D. was saying his brother was loving warrantied Chryslers, & that's fine as long as you want a new car every 3-4 years, and is why leasing is so popular. I'm sorry you seem to be having so much trouble finding someone locally you can trust. I'd recommend spending the $90 or so buying the Bentley manual for your car. You don't need to fix it, but it can give you quite a bit of insight into what's wrong, and a little bit of knowledge is a lot of power when it comes to calling, "Bullsh!t!!!!" on a repair place. FWIW, a gas cap should've been in the range of $5-10. The inspection II is a good idea as it covers basic maintenance points/fluid changes/etc. that should help keep your car in good condition for a long time. Lee > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Celisa > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 13:10 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [UUC] Simple Complaint > > > Oh well, it's done. I paid 1,238.00 and not to mention, I > didn't even get > the brake fluid flushed. I did get brakes front and back, and > a new gas cap. > I really miss being back in Virginia, where I had a guy to > maintain my car, > and it was affordable. And the service guy acted when he gave > me that BMW > discount, he was doing favor. I could scream I love Bimmers > the way that I > do, and this is my 3rd one. However, with all my complaining, > there is no > car that performs as such. > > Celisa > '99 328is > Lonstar Chapter > > 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: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 08:35:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Paul King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUCDigest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: test -- received? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> anyone get this? please reply directly to me. thanks. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 07:48:57 -0500 From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: <E30> Electrical Qusetion Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Many thanks to Chris Pawlowicz who suggested that I thump my dashboard to get the tach going again in my 93 325ic. I did and it worked, so apparently I will need to "reflow" some solder joints on the board. I have a degree in mechanical engineering and actually got an A in circuits, but I have no idea how to find the bad areas or really how to fix them. I am assuming (we all know what happens when you assume) that I will need a magnifying glass and a small soldering iron. Then I expect to look for cracks in the solder traces on the board and when I find them, just touch the hot sldering iron to the crack to remelt the solder. Am I on the right track or perhaps just on crack? I want to try to do this to learn a new skill and also because I figure my alternative is a new board and if I screw up the reflowing, I will need a new one anyway. Regards, Paul Craven 93 325ic - needs an EE not an ME ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 11:20:29 -0500 From: "Jason Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> Electrical Qusetion Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In my experience, it can be very hard to spot these bad spots. If I remember correctly, these traces are fairly large with not-too-close spacing - pretty hard to screw up. So it may be best to reflow all traces that are part of the circuit, being careful not to overheat. Seems like in my eta the tach pulse comes in on a single conductor connector - easy to fall off(?) - Jason '86 325e > Many thanks to Chris Pawlowicz who suggested that I thump my dashboard > to get the tach going again in my 93 325ic. I did and it worked, so > apparently I will need to "reflow" some solder joints on the board. I > have a degree in mechanical engineering and actually got an A in > circuits, but I have no idea how to find the bad areas or really how to > fix them. I am assuming (we all know what happens when you assume) that > I will need a magnifying glass and a small soldering iron. Then I > expect to look for cracks in the solder traces on the board and when I > find them, just touch the hot sldering iron to the crack to remelt the > solder. Am I on the right track or perhaps just on crack? I want to > try to do this to learn a new skill and also because I figure my > alternative is a new board and if I screw up the reflowing, I will need > a new one anyway. > > Regards, > Paul Craven > 93 325ic - needs an EE not an ME ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 22:37:25 -0400 From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> Electrical Qusetion Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Paul says > Many thanks to Chris Pawlowicz who suggested that I thump my dashboard > to get the tach going again in my 93 325ic. I did and it worked, so > apparently I will need to "reflow" some solder joints on the board. I > have a degree in mechanical engineering and actually got an A in > circuits, but I have no idea how to find the bad areas or really how to > fix them. I am assuming (we all know what happens when you assume) that > I will need a magnifying glass and a small soldering iron. Then I > expect to look for cracks in the solder traces on the board and when I > find them, just touch the hot sldering iron to the crack to remelt the > solder. you got it! sometimes it helps if the soldering iron is wetted first with solder (get a small amount of flux-core solder in a very small size suitable for electronics stuff) those fluorescent lamps with the magnifying glass built in the centre are great for looking at stuff like this, see if you can borrow one be careful not to heat up the components themselves (like don't lean the soldering iron against 'em) and get the iron good and hot before trying to use it chris ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 11:19:28 -0500 From: "Scott Staewen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: simple complaint Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey, I only spent $50 on my '62 Falcon , but that was to haul it to the junk yard. >BMW doesn't even cost much more than my first auto, a '64 Ford >Falcon... _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 09:57:27 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Thermostat Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Woops sorry guys, wrong digest. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 12:09:56 -0500 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Simple Complaint Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh well, it's done. I paid 1,238.00 and not to mention, I didn't even get the brake fluid flushed. I did get brakes front and back, and a new gas cap. I really miss being back in Virginia, where I had a guy to maintain my car, and it was affordable. And the service guy acted when he gave me that BMW discount, he was doing favor. I could scream I love Bimmers the way that I do, and this is my 3rd one. However, with all my complaining, there is no car that performs as such. Celisa '99 328is Lonstar Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 16:38:35 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <OT> Need French Translator! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, I need someone to translate French emails to English and vise-versa....I sold a pair of Heuer Rally Dashboard clocks to a French gentlemen in Lyon via Ebay and am having trouble with understanding him.....I am aware of one Free Translation web site, but it is useless. Any help appricated... Brad Otto Jacobsburg, OH mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 88 ix 88 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 20:07:05 -0700 From: "John Kjos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <OT> Need French Translator! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brad, IBM produces software called ViaVoice (I think). There are also competitive products like that one. You should be able to download a trial version on their web page at www.ibm.com. Type in "translation software" in the search area of the web page and you should be directed to lots of information. My company is an IBM Business Partner but we have no involvement with this product. John Kjos '99 540i/6: Dinan S1 (+hi-flow manifold, 18" RK2s) '01 525iTa: w/ 540i wheels Portland, OR ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 1:38 PM Subject: [UUC] <OT> Need French Translator! Hi, I need someone to translate French emails to English and vise-versa....I sold a pair of Heuer Rally Dashboard clocks to a French gentlemen in Lyon via Ebay and am having trouble with understanding him.....I am aware of one Free Translation web site, but it is useless. Any help appricated... Brad Otto Jacobsburg, OH mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 88 ix 88 M3 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: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 16:04:41 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <OT> Adult Beverages Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Maybe someone can relay this to Duane (Duangerous). http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/LondonFreePress/News/2004/09/15/629552.html -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 19:22:37 -0600 From: "L & J Howe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: clutch pedal problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The clutch pedal stayed close to the floor today as I pulled away from a stop. The car pulled through first, I shifted into second and reached down and pulled the pedal back up. There was a slight "catch" but no real resistance as the pedal came up. The car drove normally for the mile left in my trip home. I won't have time to look at it until the weekend, am I going to get stranded if I drive it? The car is a '85 535 with 177xxx, it is in need of a new rear crank seal, I imagine an oil soaked clutch. Any and all advice appreciated. Thanks, Jeff Howe ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:53:12 -0400 From: Mike Mitchell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E46 330xi> Where's the oil drain plug? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.bmw330ci.com/DIY_Oil_Change.htm ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
