The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 408 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: 99 528i ABS/ASC crap! Re: Web interface Re: E36 wheel question Re: E36 wheel question <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan '97 540i Six Speed FS 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Valvoline free oil offer valid again
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:52:58 -0500 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 99 528i ABS/ASC crap! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The saga continues. After much investigation and research, and as I have discussed a bit here, a lot of the 98 and 99 model 5 series are having troubles with the ABS/ASC module under the hood. This module goes, and it causes the speedo to stop, the ABS light to come on, and the ASC light, as well as no working MPG gauge. I found this problem discussed in detail on bimmerworld and on roadfly. There are at least 17 people on bimmerworld who've had this problem. Your E39 may be next, and it isn't cheap to fix this. The dismantling yards will not sell the control module separate, they'll only sell the entire system consisting of the pump and this module. On the ABS pump, there is a black box fixed to the pump with six torx head bits. This is the afflicted ABS/ASC module. Cars with DSC do not apply. Yards want about 7 to 8 hundred for the entire setup, but here, you are buying a used part that is known to go bad. If you walk in off the street to the dealer, they want over a grand to install a new module (list price is $990) and program it (I saw prices quoted to people all over the map on the forums I was looking at). The only alternative I've found is to purchase the new part (just the module) from the dealer. The lower price I found was from DeFouw BMW, for $616. You still have to have it programmed when purchasing it new, so figure and hour or two on the computer, another $100-$200. I guess it comes unprogrammed, or something. The only time you don't have to program the ABS/ASC module is when you get one with the exact same part and model number as the one coming off your car. Apparently there have been several changes to these units in very short periods of time. As usual, Brett from Koala was RIGHT ON. I asked him about this and he said it was either the left rear wheel speed sensor, or 'more likely' the ABS/ASC control module. I'm certain that Brett has forgotten more than I will ever know about BMW's. Thanks to him for his help. If I had listened to exactly what he said in the first place, I would have saved several hours of research to find out he was, of course, correct :-) Alex Cagann http://www.autoconsortium.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:41:58 -0400 From: UUC Admin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Web interface Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey folks, Sorry about that - I forgot that the uucdigest was still using that old domain name. Follow this link instead: http://www.bard.net/cgi-bin/mj_wwwusr/domain=uucdigest.com?user=&passw=&func=login I'll get the old one fixed. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:10:02 -0700 >From: "Joe Elwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Web interface >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I'm getting a 404 on that URL?? > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "UUC Admin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 11:38 AM >Subject: Web interface > > > > >>Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >>Folks, >> >>To help everyone settle in with this new version of Majordomo, here's a >>helpful link: >> >>To manage your profile: >> >>http://www.bardicsolutions.net/cgi-bin/mj_wwwusr/domain=uucdigest.com?user=&passw=&func=login >> >>This will get you to the web interface - it's very easy to use. >> >>If you don't have your password, there is an option on the page to >>retrieve it. >> >>Regards, >> >>Michael K Donohue >>System Administrator >>UUC Digest >>http://www.uucdigest.com >> >> >> ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 12:52:37 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 wheel question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Phil, sorry for the late reply. My understanding is that 15 inch wheels will only fit an E36 M3 if you first remove the car's brakes. However, I don't recommend that the car be driven that way. Then again, some folks use the brakes more, others less. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 18:58:08 -0500 >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: E36 wheel question >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Gruppe, > >I have a set of OEM 15 inch wheels with Toyo P205R60 tires on Ebay at >the moment > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7928729341&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT >if anyone's interested. > >My question comes from an interested shopper.� Since I don't know >anything about M3's I brought this to the collective wisdom of this >group in hopes someone here knows.� Will these tires/wheels fit a 1997 >M3? > >Thanks in advance for your help. > >Phil >92 E36M50 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:24:40 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: Phil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 wheel question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ha! Thanks Scott. I agree it probably wouldn't be a good idea to remove the brakes! Wheels didn't sell in the original ad so have been relisted with lower starting price if anyone is interested now. At least I have one bid so they will sell this time. Cheers! Phil 92 E36/M50 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Oct 26, 2004 2:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] E36 wheel question Phil, sorry for the late reply. My understanding is that 15 inch wheels will only fit an E36 M3 if you first remove the car's brakes. However, I don't recommend that the car be driven that way. Then again, some folks use the brakes more, others less. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 18:58:08 -0500 >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: E36 wheel question >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Gruppe, > >I have a set of OEM 15 inch wheels with Toyo P205R60 tires on Ebay at >the moment > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7928729341&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT >if anyone's interested. > >My question comes from an interested shopper.� Since I don't know >anything about M3's I brought this to the collective wisdom of this >group in hopes someone here knows.� Will these tires/wheels fit a 1997 >M3? > >Thanks in advance for your help. > >Phil >92 E36M50 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, 26 Oct 2004 15:31:51 -0700 From: Mike Hood-Douda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> With nearly 140K miles on our '95 325i, I'm wondering what the fuel injector lifespan is expected to be, and what the warning signs of wear out might be. The car is well maintained with proper fluid & filter replacement intervals. I've gone through the cooling system and suspension bushings in the last year. I'm thinking the fuel system is next for refurbishing. Thoughts, opinions, and experiences gladly received. On a related note, what is the view on the Motorvac Carbon Clean process? -- mikehd ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:18:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Richard Dorffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mike Hood-Douda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Mike Hood-Douda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > With nearly 140K miles on our '95 325i, I'm wondering what the fuel > injector lifespan is expected to be, and what the warning signs of > wear out might be. My understanding is that fuel injectors either work, or they fail. Sure, they might have reduced capacity or don't work as well if they get built up with contaminants, but for the most part, they work until they fail. > The car is well maintained with proper fluid & filter replacement > intervals. I've gone through the cooling system and suspension > bushings in the last year. I'm thinking the fuel system is next for > refurbishing. Fuel lines, fuel filter, clean injectors, etc. > Thoughts, opinions, and experiences gladly received. Personally, I would simply have the injectors cleaned (what many people refer to improperly as "blueprinting", etc.). I recommend Rich at Cruzin Performance (www.cruzinperformance.com) who will test your injectors, clean your injectors (if needed), give you the flow rates, etc. for $12 each. He may also help you match the flow rates if you provide additional injectors or has excess ones. Likely, you won't need to. The last two sets I had him do were within 0.5% of each other in flow rates (Bosch factory spec is something like 5%). > On a related note, what is the view on the Motorvac Carbon Clean process? No idea. Regards, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:41:22 -0700 From: Dave Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Tuesday 26 October 2004 04:18 pm, Richard Dorffer wrote: > > Thoughts, opinions, and experiences gladly received. > > Personally, I would simply have the injectors cleaned (what many people > refer to improperly as "blueprinting", etc.). �I recommend Rich at Cruzin > Performance (www.cruzinperformance.com) who will test your injectors, clean > your injectors (if needed), give you the flow rates, etc. for $12 I would also add Witch Hunter Performance to the list of good intjector cleaning shops. I have used them with very good results..same price..$12 each. http://witchhunter.com/ Dave ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 21:47:07 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: '97 540i Six Speed FS Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a '97 540i 6 speed, 104K, Montreal Blue/Sand, one owner, all records, etc., motivated seller, would like to sell ASAP. Will entertain any reasonable offer. Knoxville, TN Evan 865-694-3088 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:28:06 -0700 (PDT) From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anyone know what the stock, open differential ratio on a '94 325is manual? What's the recommended ratio for a limited slip upgrade for the track? Thanks, Neil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:45:46 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Oct 26, 2004, at 7:28 PM, Neil N. wrote: > Anyone know what the stock, open differential ratio on > a '94 325is manual? 3.15 > What's the recommended ratio for a limited slip > upgrade for the track? Depends on the tracks you're running, but the common ratios are 3.64, 3.73, and 3.91. I've got the 3.73 in my '94 325is JP race car and Jim Bassett has the 3.91. I prefer my 3.73 at our local tracks but just barely. I think any of the 3 would be fine. The 3.73 is an easy one to do, as the 3.73 ring & pinion out of an E30 325 will fit provided you obtain the "shoulder bolts" from PTG (at a totally reasonable price, even). The bolts are made by ARP - I don't know if you can source them directly. - Mark ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 22:02:42 -0500 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mark Dadgar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sooo, if I can extrapolate... I can put a 3.73 in my 95 M3?!? Is this something I even want to do? What is the default ratio for the '95 M3? What about limited slip? The M3 is already LS, will it be so after the operation? Thanks guys, Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking -----Original Message----- From: Mark Dadgar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio On Oct 26, 2004, at 7:28 PM, Neil N. wrote: > Anyone know what the stock, open differential ratio on > a '94 325is manual? 3.15 > What's the recommended ratio for a limited slip > upgrade for the track? Depends on the tracks you're running, but the common ratios are 3.64, 3.73, and 3.91. I've got the 3.73 in my '94 325is JP race car and Jim Bassett has the 3.91. I prefer my 3.73 at our local tracks but just barely. I think any of the 3 would be fine. The 3.73 is an easy one to do, as the 3.73 ring & pinion out of an E30 325 will fit provided you obtain the "shoulder bolts" from PTG (at a totally reasonable price, even). The bolts are made by ARP - I don't know if you can source them directly. - Mark ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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, 26 Oct 2004 20:26:52 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Mark Dadgar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> yes the 3.73 will work in the 95 M3. It's what I run in my race car. For a street car I think it would pretty much suck, cruising will be at much higher rpms and fuel economy will take a nose dive. 1st gear is great for turning rubber into smoke. I think a there is a 3.48 ratio available somewhere that would be a great street set up. 95's stock were 3.15, 96s were 3.23s Marco -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Garnier Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 8:03 PM To: Mark Dadgar; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Sooo, if I can extrapolate... I can put a 3.73 in my 95 M3?!? Is this something I even want to do? What is the default ratio for the '95 M3? What about limited slip? The M3 is already LS, will it be so after the operation? Thanks guys, Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking -----Original Message----- From: Mark Dadgar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio On Oct 26, 2004, at 7:28 PM, Neil N. wrote: > Anyone know what the stock, open differential ratio on > a '94 325is manual? 3.15 > What's the recommended ratio for a limited slip > upgrade for the track? Depends on the tracks you're running, but the common ratios are 3.64, 3.73, and 3.91. I've got the 3.73 in my '94 325is JP race car and Jim Bassett has the 3.91. I prefer my 3.73 at our local tracks but just barely. I think any of the 3 would be fine. The 3.73 is an easy one to do, as the 3.73 ring & pinion out of an E30 325 will fit provided you obtain the "shoulder bolts" from PTG (at a totally reasonable price, even). The bolts are made by ARP - I don't know if you can source them directly. - Mark ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 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, 26 Oct 2004 23:31:47 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Marco Romani wrote: >I think a there is a 3.48 ratio available >somewhere that would be a great street set up. > > 3.46 is available from an E24 and perhaps some oddball E30. I have one in my E30 (w/euro 3.0 and E36 M3 trans) so if the 3.73 fits so would a 3.46 gearset. you can also get the 3.46 gears from some Z3's IIRC. Ben ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 20:36:28 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Oct 26, 2004, at 8:26 PM, Marco Romani wrote: > yes the 3.73 will work in the 95 M3. It's what I run in my race car. > For a > street car I think it would pretty much suck, cruising will be at much > higher rpms and fuel economy will take a nose dive. 1st gear is great > for > turning rubber into smoke. > > I think a there is a 3.48 ratio available somewhere that would be a > great > street set up. > > 95's stock were 3.15, 96s were 3.23s Good point. M3 Autos were also 3.23, as were the LTW's. - Mark ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:45:13 -0400 From: Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Valvoline free oil offer valid again Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Valvoline is offering a $14 rebate on the purchase of 5 quarts of MaxLife oil. This time, it appears to be valid only for ebay members and possibly only when searching ebaymotors. There's a banner ad at the top, a quick marketing survey to fill out, and a personalized rebate form is generated. - Rob ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
