The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 536 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: LSD Diff issue E30 <E30> PS hoses Re: Where to Buy BBS Emblems <E30> Erratic temp guage Re: <E30> Erratic temp guage Re: <E30> Erratic temp gauge Re: E36 interior color Re: Nitrogen bubbles nitrogen filled tires Re: <E30> Handling with offset control arm bushing Re: Where to Buy BBS Emblems Re: <E36> RTAB removal w/ flange? Re: [unclassified] Re: <E36> RTAB removal w/ flange? Re: Where to Buy BBS Emblems <OT>Shipping heavy items
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 16:33:51 -0800 (PST) From: igor koruga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: LSD Diff issue E30 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, Recently I bought used LSD diff from 89 E30. During test drive, right after installation, while making sharp turns I noticed deep sounding growling type noise coming from the rear of the car. It is especially pronounced while making u-turns. Also, after the car has been driven, there is a bit of oil seep from the input shaft seal � about half dollar coin size (it appears that it doesn�t leak when the car is cold or sitting for a while). I driven the car about 300 miles since installation and the noise is still there. I have to say that I do not think that I have been �taken� by the seller � on the contrary the seller was very helpful, honest and truthful. The seller also cleaned the diff really well and replaced all the seals among other things (diff practically looked brand new). I put two quarts of Redline 75W90 in it (I triple checked it wasn�t NS). I also used all new nuts and triple checked torque values on all the nuts and bolts that I touched. Here are also few notes, however I am not sure of relevance: -For shipping, the diff was packed really well, however the seller left the diff cover off (on my request). When diff arrived there were some cardboard fibers on the ring and pinion gear (probably due to handling of the shipper). I think I cleaned it all off. -I replaced speedometer sensor due to difference of the plug shape. To my understanding it can go in only one way due to indexing features of the retaining plate -It appears that if making u-turn while coasting (no power) the growling noise is less (not sure of this � very subjective) -There appears to be low level high pitch noise while driving in the straight line -I can�t hear growling noise while making high speed turns (like on hwy) � it might be quenched by the engine noise though -When I was swapping diffs I did not move the driveshaft out of the way. It did not rest on the fuel line though � I put jack stand under it (I took off one of the undercover plates). Is it possible that driveshaft, or input bearing, or something else got damaged during maneuvering of the diffs. and that growling noise is due to that? Any thoughts of what might be wrong to cause this growling noise, or what to test next is greatly appreciated. Igor 86 325 BMW CCA GGC __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:02:35 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: <E30> PS hoses Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for the high and low pressure PS hoses for the '89 325i Napa can recreate the high pressure hose with banjo bolts? for the low pressure side, a good hydraulic line is appropriate??? thanks guys, Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:10:24 -0600 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Where to Buy BBS Emblems Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I never did find a reasonable place to buy them. I think I contacted BBS and fount them (centers for RC's) for over $100ea!! What I did was replace the center BBS emblem with a hood roundel with the mounting pegs clipped off and the sharp edge rounded off just slightly. We then forced the roundel into the old cover with a HEAVY cardboard tube. (wood would work here...) Feel free to call me for a long winded explanation... The result as a STOCK looking wheel center that has gotten many complements. The roundels cost like $8 ea! YEAH!! The cheap bastard triumphs again!! LOL Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Dorffer Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 2:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [UUC] Where to Buy BBS Emblems Does anyone know where to buy BBS wheel emblems/platforms in the US? I called BBS NA and they weren't a lot of help and Tire Rack doesn't sell them. Thanks in advance. 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, 11 Feb 2005 17:11:16 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: <E30> Erratic temp guage Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To confirm, erratic temp gauge is most likely the grounding lug/nut at the back of the cluster? Jumps while running and if you hit the dash. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 21:55:18 -0500 From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> Erratic temp guage Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> yes ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 8:11 PM Subject: [UUC] <E30> Erratic temp guage > To confirm, > erratic temp gauge is most likely the grounding lug/nut at the back of the > cluster? > Jumps while running and if you hit the dash. > > -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 22:25:11 -0500 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E30> Erratic temp gauge Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Jumps while running and if you hit the dash. Left and bottom coasters need not read further. Be very careful (I've been saying that a lot recently....) about banging on the dash to test instrument cluster conditions when it's cold out. I've seen more than one factory tech crack a customer's dash by performing this test in cold weather. This one is for 60 degrees and above........ Brett Anderson KMS ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:21:22 -0500 From: Phil Marx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 interior color Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You didn't say what model you have but if it's leather it's Parchment code 0396; if it's leatherette it's still Parchment but code 0479. "Beige" and "Tan" are generic and "Pearl" was as earlier color never used on the E36. Easiest way to find out is to run a Vehicle History at a dealership. It'll give you color and upholstery codes as well as option strings. There may also be a label under your rear-seat bottom with upholstery info. -Phil Larry Dunlap wrote: >I am guessing that there is a label someplace on the car that says >what interior color it came equipped with? If so, where would that >be? Or is there a good web site that lists the color options by >year? I looked in the archives, and have done a google search but >am not finding any good references... > >Specifically, I'm trying to figure out what the heck my 1993 model >year has in it. I've seen references to "Beige", "Tan", "Parchment" >and "Pearl"... are these all the same color, or where there >variations? ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:22:33 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Nitrogen bubbles Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well what do you know: http://www.plantwideinc.com/membrane.htm Mea Culpa but not for crack about reporters. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:42:30 -0800 From: Tom Kosmalski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: nitrogen filled tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Another thing... Ingersall is a respected company but I would like to see a "filter" that can preferentially pass N2 through and block other gases it will either take a very, very specific well controlled hole size and or lots of energy to get the N2 to the other side of the filter in high concentrations." Somewhat surprisingly, the above is no longer that hard to achieve. Tom K. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 22:00:21 -0500 From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> Handling with offset control arm bushing Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> in my experience I have found that -the bushings make the car much more stable at higher speeds (90mph+) -the bushings make the car noticeably more difficult to turn in now, I have no power steering, so steering feel is about a million times more than with the power steering connected realistically, if you have power steering, you will not notice any more effort during turn-in and the solid design will squish around a lot less than the regular e30 bushings (don't go with urethane though according to Ireland Eng.. they have not had good luck doing that) chris '89 325i '99 Z3 2.8 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 7:23 PM Subject: [UUC] <E30> Handling with offset control arm bushing > Getting back to the question about the Treehouse racing's Eyeball Arm.... > > What does the offset bushing do for handling on the E30. I know it changes > the castor and increases the self centering tendency. But is it something > that means relearning the dynamics of the car (dramatic) or just a gentle > improvement which doesn't diminish control(the wheel isn't jerked away > from > you). > > Thanks, Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 22:25:28 -0500 From: "Bill Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Where to Buy BBS Emblems Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had some. I had down market 17" BBS wheels (Moda) on my V855T. About the 4th time I had my wheel guy straighten one he gave me a set of BBS centercaps for them. When he offered to take the POS BBS Modas in on trade for some stock (and much stronger) Volvo 17" wheels I took him up on it. Long story short - the BBS center caps went with the cheap wheels. But I still have the Moda center caps if you'd like them. Free Bill Matthews > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Dorffer > Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 3:56 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [UUC] Where to Buy BBS Emblems > > Does anyone know where to buy BBS wheel emblems/platforms in > the US? I called BBS NA and they weren't a lot of help and > Tire Rack doesn't sell them. > > Thanks in advance. > > Regards, > > Rich > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 21:25:59 -0600 (CST) From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Cc: Marco Romani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E36> RTAB removal w/ flange? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wow, awesome instructions... thanks for this, I just may give it a try (I have never been a quitter, bailing on this is driving me crazy). Drilling out the rubber and hacksawing the outer ring is *the* key step... this'll work (especially in combination with the cheap rented puller I have). That, and being able to drop the end of the arm below the car by simply disconnecting a brake line bracket (I can't believe I didn't notice that myself, duh). Thanks *everybody* for your suggestions; I'll post results tomorrow evening. - k --- original message --- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 13:06:30 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> RTAB removal w/ flange? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> really don't give up. You must have some basic tools. A hack saw? A drill? http://www.tunnellracing.com./techtips/trailbush.html Marco ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:58:57 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [unclassified] Re: <E36> RTAB removal w/ flange? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had to figger it all out by my lonesome way back in 97 or 98. I had an early 95 M3 and somehow have always managed to be the "first" to break something. I could barely afford the car at the time, so $600 + an alignment (going quote for RTAB R&R) then was a great motivator to figure it out myself. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 7:26 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Marco Romani Subject: [unclassified] Re: <E36> RTAB removal w/ flange? Wow, awesome instructions... thanks for this, I just may give it a try (I have never been a quitter, bailing on this is driving me crazy). Drilling out the rubber and hacksawing the outer ring is *the* key step... this'll work (especially in combination with the cheap rented puller I have). That, and being able to drop the end of the arm below the car by simply disconnecting a brake line bracket (I can't believe I didn't notice that myself, duh). Thanks *everybody* for your suggestions; I'll post results tomorrow evening. - k --- original message --- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 13:06:30 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> RTAB removal w/ flange? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> really don't give up. You must have some basic tools. A hack saw? A drill? http://www.tunnellracing.com./techtips/trailbush.html Marco ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 09:09:09 -0800 From: "John Kjos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Where to Buy BBS Emblems Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rich, I'd call BBS. Also, BBS wheel resellers (I was one of them) often carry a wide assortment of BBS center caps. We used to replace them with BMW center caps so we ended up with a drawer full of take-offs. John Kjos ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 12:56 PM Subject: [UUC] Where to Buy BBS Emblems Does anyone know where to buy BBS wheel emblems/platforms in the US? I called BBS NA and they weren't a lot of help and Tire Rack doesn't sell them. Thanks in advance. 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: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:07:06 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bmwuucdigest" <[email protected]> Subject: <OT>Shipping heavy items Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a heavy, oversized series of items I'd like to ship from VA to CT. Specifically, 6 boxes of hardwood flooring, each of which probably weighs 70 lbs of so, guessing by the heft when I heave them around the garage. boxes are approximately 7' x 12" x 6" ea. I have a potential buyer in CT, and need to figure out shipping logistics. Figured people might have experience moving large objects around the country (i.e. engines). Who would I contact for something like this? Thanks Marc Plante E36 M3/4 Vienna, VA ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
