The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 482 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: New Battery Re: New Battery Re: New Battery Re: New Battery Re: New Battery Re: New Battery Gas smell continued Re: Gas smell continued 95 E36 M3 squeaky seats Re: 95 E36 M3 squeaky seats Re: New Battery Re: Gas Smell Re: Gas Smell Re: Gas Smell Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 07:21:19 -0800 (PST) From: Richard Dorffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: New Battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm seeking to purchase a new battery as I got stranded lastnight. Where is > a good place to purchase a battery w/out going to the dealer. I'm in Dallas > TX. Thanks so much. Or should I put the same brand battery that is already > in the car. Thanks in advance. First off, you either should do some testing or have the battery tested to make sure it is the source of the problem. I would imagine it is a distinct possibility that you battery is bad if it is the original battery in your 1998 328is. The battery can be tested at most garages or places where you can purchase batteries. I recommend the Interstate MTP-91. It fits and it works every bit as well as your original battery. You will need to ensure you get a vent tube extension or kit to be sure it is properly vented. Check out here for local Interstate distributors: http://www.ibsa.com/estore/dealer_locator.asp There are other good recommendations too (like Optima, etc.) but the Interstate MTP-91 would be my recommendation for you. This topic has been discussed maybe...what...a few hundred times so searching the archives would have probably gotten you a quicker answer (not the topic of where to buy in Dallas Texas specifically, but the topic of batteries, where to buy, etc. and if you got a battery recommendation, anyone with a computer should be able to find where to buy one in a few minutes). Regards, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:17:31 -0600 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: New Battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Im just too excited, right here at my house sells them when I look up location. Thanks so much for all that responded. Meineke Muffler & Auto Celisa > --- Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I'm seeking to purchase a new battery as I got stranded lastnight. Where >> is >> a good place to purchase a battery w/out going to the dealer. I'm in >> Dallas >> TX. Thanks so much. Or should I put the same brand battery that is >> already >> in the car. Thanks in advance. > > First off, you either should do some testing or have the battery tested to > make sure it is the > source of the problem. I would imagine it is a distinct possibility that > you battery is bad if it > is the original battery in your 1998 328is. The battery can be tested at > most garages or places > where you can purchase batteries. > > I recommend the Interstate MTP-91. It fits and it works every bit as well > as your original > battery. You will need to ensure you get a vent tube extension or kit to > be sure it is properly > vented. > > Check out here for local Interstate distributors: > http://www.ibsa.com/estore/dealer_locator.asp > > There are other good recommendations too (like Optima, etc.) but the > Interstate MTP-91 would be my > recommendation for you. > > This topic has been discussed maybe...what...a few hundred times so > searching the archives would > have probably gotten you a quicker answer (not the topic of where to buy > in Dallas Texas > specifically, but the topic of batteries, where to buy, etc. and if you > got a battery > recommendation, anyone with a computer should be able to find where to buy > one in a few minutes). > > Regards, > > Rich > 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: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:48:32 -0500 From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: New Battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Celisa, I've had good luck with NAPA batteries in my cars. When I first bought my M3, I left it in the cars of my mom while I was travelling & she put an expensive BMW battery in. Never worked super well & only lasted 2 years, which according to forums seemed in line with E30 M3's & dealer batteries. I got a NAPA battery (about $70) & it lasted nearly 5 years with long periods of dis-use (I travel a LOT & have a car to drive daily, meaning my M3 is purely a toy). When it finally failed, I took it back got about $15 of pro-rating on a new NAPA. I'll bet you're likely to find someone nice who'll help you put it in. Furthermore, BMW batteries are usually serviceable. Meaning you can remove the caps & top up the solution. This also means they should be vented (Basically a small tube). This stuff really is easy enough. Lee > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Celisa > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 04:39 > To: [email protected] > Subject: [UUC] New Battery > > I'm seeking to purchase a new battery as I got stranded > lastnight. Where is a good place to purchase a battery w/out > going to the dealer. I'm in Dallas TX. Thanks so much. Or > should I put the same brand battery that is already in the > car. Thanks in advance. > > '99 328is > Celisa > Lone Star 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: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:32:11 -0600 From: "Dewig, Mike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: New Battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My dad had a celica that had a constant electric drain. I think it was finally tracked down to the stereo after several months and few batteries. I really like the gel cel batteries. I've always had a good experience with Sears. Mike D --- Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm seeking to purchase a new battery as I got stranded lastnight. > Where is a good place to purchase a battery w/out going to the dealer. > I'm in Dallas TX. Thanks so much. Or should I put the same brand > battery that is already in the car. Thanks in advance. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 07:25:19 -0800 (PST) From: Richard Dorffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: New Battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'll second the recomendation for Batteries Plus. I just put a new > battery in my E39 for less than 1/2 of the dealer price. > > The guy at the counter told me that it's from the same manufacturer > who makes them for BMW. That would be Douglas if the guy at the counter knew what he was talking about. But, I would be skeptical that the $60 "Douglas" battery at Batteries Plus is the same exact battery that a BMW dealer sells for the same application for double that or more. Same manufacturer? Maybe, but different specs I bet. Regards, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 09:32:41 -0600 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Richard Dorffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: New Battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes, I sort of suspect that it isn't exactly the same, but it's a Group 95R with 950CCA, same as the stocker. It looks identical too FWIW. I have never had an aftermarket battery last as long as BMW OE one either, so there must be something different. Regards Jamie Howton ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 07:57:00 -0800 (PST) From: dinty44 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Gas smell continued Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Update: Last nite- I took the trunk apart and found the fuelpump cover. After removing the cover, I found the pump with hoses that looked fine. I even ran the car for 10 minutes with the trunk closed, then opened it to see if it filled with fumes. nothing out of order there. This morning: So I drove the car to work this morning. Car has 1/2 tank. About 10 minutes into the drive the gasoline smell got so pungent that I had to open 2 windows. One suggestion is that I should start with a cold engine, drive a few blocks, then look in the engine bay for a fuel leak. David __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page � Try My Yahoo! http://my.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:14:31 -0600 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "dinty44" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Gas smell continued Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My brother-in-law just replaced the fuel pressure regulator on his 93 325i cause it was leaking like a seive. Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr -----Original Message----- From: dinty44 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 9:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [UUC] Gas smell continued Update: Last nite- I took the trunk apart and found the fuelpump cover. After removing the cover, I found the pump with hoses that looked fine. I even ran the car for 10 minutes with the trunk closed, then opened it to see if it filled with fumes. nothing out of order there. This morning: So I drove the car to work this morning. Car has 1/2 tank. About 10 minutes into the drive the gasoline smell got so pungent that I had to open 2 windows. One suggestion is that I should start with a cold engine, drive a few blocks, then look in the engine bay for a fuel leak. David __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page - Try My Yahoo! http://my.yahoo.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: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:04:28 -0600 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: 95 E36 M3 squeaky seats Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> As I bounce down the road, my empty passenger seat squeaks incessantly. The suspension is stock now but was a very hard Sachs Sporting kit coil-over for many years before. The car wears 18" run-flat Bridgestone's which to not help the matter. The squeaking is driving me nuts and I have not begun to diagnose yet. I am looking for guidance / experience. Anyone else out there dealt with squeaky, manual-adjustable "Vader" style seats? Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Howton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 9:33 AM To: Richard Dorffer Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] New Battery Yes, I sort of suspect that it isn't exactly the same, but it's a Group 95R with 950CCA, same as the stocker. It looks identical too FWIW. I have never had an aftermarket battery last as long as BMW OE one either, so there must be something different. Regards Jamie Howton 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: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 12:41:43 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 95 E36 M3 squeaky seats Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Quoting Paul Garnier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I am looking for guidance / experience. Anyone else out there dealt with > squeaky, manual-adjustable "Vader" style seats? Not with that particular situation, but I've got experience hunting down squeaks on the M3. First, check that the seat is correctly tightened to the floor. Next, check if it's rubbing against the armrest/center console - move it to a different postion forward or back and see if it still squeaks. Headrest? Back panel of the seat? Incline of backrest? (I know with the pass. seat on the M3 - power seats - if no one is in it, the backrest will bounce on some rougher roads.) Basically, a good approach is to systematically go through and make a change/check sometime and see if it goes away. That's been my approach, anyway. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett - engineer, used to troubleshooting :-) 1998 M3/4 - squeaks in places 1993 325is #44 JP - squeaks, rattles, shakes, who cares :-) ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:56:23 -0600 From: Scott Staewen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: New Battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Another reason I guess to stick with the older models :) rss On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:10:12 -0500, Robinson, Lee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Maybe don't know about the brand new cars, but E30's & E36's all have > batteries that require you to check the fluid levels & top up as needed. > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 09:14:05 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Gas Smell Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Possible causes: Lose hose clamp at top of tank, under car, or under the hood. Bad gasket/seal/o-ring on the in-tank pump or level sender Problem with the emission evap canister filter (does this car have one?) Problem with fuel pressure regulator Fuel filler hose developing cracks (although it is not that old) Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 19:44:52 -0800 (PST) >From: dinty44 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [email protected] >Subject: Gas Smell >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hey All, > >Any ideas on what would cause a periodic >overwhemling gas smell while driving my 1995 >540i? > >David Moore (going car shopping this weekend) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 09:21:09 -0800 (PST) From: dinty44 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Gas Smell Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've checked/tightened the hose clamp at the top of the tank. That didn't work. I performed the following test last nite: removed everything in the trunk, tightened the one hose clamp that had an adjustable clamp on it on the fuelpump, started the car, closed the trunk, ran it for 10 minutes, opened the trunk to smell, and smelled nothing really. Put everything back in the trunk. Then today on the way to work the smell was horrible. So I'm thinking more of a problem with the line going to the fuel rail. yes? D --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Possible causes: > > Lose hose clamp at top of tank, under car, or > under the hood. > Bad gasket/seal/o-ring on the in-tank pump or > level sender > Problem with the emission evap canister filter > (does this car have one?) > Problem with fuel pressure regulator > Fuel filler hose developing cracks (although it > is not that old) > > Scott Miller > GGC BMW CCA > > >Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 19:44:52 -0800 (PST) > >From: dinty44 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: Gas Smell > >Message-ID: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >Hey All, > > > >Any ideas on what would cause a periodic > >overwhemling gas smell while driving my 1995 > >540i? > > > >David Moore (going car shopping this weekend) > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page � Try My Yahoo! http://my.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 13:13:00 -0500 From: "Bill Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Gas Smell Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----- Original Message ----- From: "dinty44" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] Gas Smell > Then today on the way to work the smell was > horrible. So I'm thinking more of a problem with > the line going to the fuel rail. yes? > I had this problem in a 31 year old FI car of another make. Smell gas when driving after start up, couldn't find the leak. My problem was I let it warm up before looking for the leak. It was at the fuel rail/injector interface and when the car got hot it would expand enough to seal off the leak. I had to start the car and immediately start looking at all the connections under the hood and then it wasn't an obvious spray, just relatively small amounts of rapidly evaporating dampness at the leak. Wouldn't appear while not running - not enough pressure Wouldn't appear when warm - sealed by expansion A little gas goes a long way for the odor - very hard to spot Bill Matthews 00 M Geeze some Volvos other cars ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 09:47:40 -0800 (PST) From: Nick Ortwein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All, I have a 88 325is with dark red interior, sport seats. All of the leather is still in tact, no rips etc. It is getting faded and dry. I want to restore it before it tears, etc. What products have you guys used/ recommend. I have looked at Leatherique which seems good but I'd like to hear from someone who has done this before, with this product or others. Thanks in advance for your replies, Nick Ortwein 1988 E30 - 325is San Diego, CA ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
