The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 696 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: '95 M3 for sale <E36> Euro AFM Re: <E36> Euro AFM Re: <E36> Euro AFM Re: <E36> Euro AFM Re: <E36> Euro AFM Re: E46 18" tire fitment 1991 318i M42 engine topend query / favorite site search M50 serpentine belt replacement Re: M50 serpentine belt replacement Re: M50 serpentine belt replacement Re: M50 serpentine belt replacement Re: M50 serpentine belt replacement For you F1 fans out there Re: Jeremy Clarkson on the new M5
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:08:52 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: '95 M3 for sale Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, I have a '95 M3 for sale, automatic, 65K miles, Black/Dove, Southern garaged non smoker, $12995, call or write for details 865-694-3088, won't last long just put it up for sale and would love to sell it to a list member. Completely original. Factory alarm w/ keyless entry and 6 CD changer. It has the wood trim interior and factory rear spoiler. I owned this car once before and sold it to a friend for his daughter he bought her a new one and when he was going to trade it in I told him I'd buy it back it's that nice. I'll pay a bird dog bonus to anyone that brings me a buyer! Evan Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 07:52:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: WTB 95 M3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gruppe, If you see a good (read good value) 95 M3 for sale please let me know. All colors acceptable (except purple or violet or whatever, that color is just unacceptable). ;-) Seriously I'd like to get one really soon, the cheaper the better. Engine has to be in great condition, exterior condition not a priority and neither is the interior. Suspension can be tired, but absolutely NO rust on the car please. Carlos. w/pile of E36 parts waiting for the right car ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:46:37 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: <E36> Euro AFM Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey guys, I currently have a Dinan CAI and chip, and when I was looking into a Conforti chip about a month ago, Eurosport asked me if I had the Euro HFM. I don't, but I was wondering what the best source for it was? Turner has it on sale right now for about $340 shipped. Anyone have a better source for it? I was also wondering if it would interfere with the Dinan CAI. I assume that the adapter ring is necessary as well? Or is there a replacement intake boot one can use instead? Mine is getting old and cracking a bit anyway. Thanks, Brian 95 M3 __________________________________ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/online.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 08:20:57 -0700 (PDT) From: wy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> Euro AFM Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I currently have a Dinan CAI and chip, and when I > was > looking into a Conforti chip about a month ago, > Eurosport asked me if I had the Euro HFM. I don't, > but I was wondering what the best source for it was? > > Turner has it on sale right now for about $340 > shipped. Anyone have a better source for it? I was > also wondering if it would interfere with the Dinan > CAI. I assume that the adapter ring is necessary as > well? Or is there a replacement intake boot one can > use instead? Mine is getting old and cracking a bit > anyway. > Brian, If you do not want to pay $340 for the Euro HFM, you can dumpster dive in your local junkyards for the 540 HFM. But you will want to source a new chip that will take advantage of the increase airflow. Will everything stock under the bonnet. Get Firefox! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 08:22:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> Euro AFM Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I currently have a Dinan CAI and chip, and when I was > looking into a Conforti chip about a month ago, > Eurosport asked me if I had the Euro HFM. I don't, > but I was wondering what the best source for it was? > Turner has it on sale right now for about $340 > shipped. Anyone have a better source for it? Find the HFM from a V8 540. > I was also wondering if it would interfere with the Dinan > CAI. I assume that the adapter ring is necessary as > well? This is all downstream (upstream?) of your CAI, anyway, the adapter is to mate this 3.5" HFM to the stock boot which is made for a 3" one. Another issue may be the tube that the Dinan CAI uses is probably also made for a 3" HFM. I would think a couple of silicone boots that go from 3" to 3.5" would probably solve all these issues. The one that goes to the throttle body of course has to have a bend in it (90-ish degrees? and the appropriate length). -Carlos. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 11:30:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> Euro AFM Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I currently have a Dinan CAI and chip, and when I > was > > looking into a Conforti chip about a month ago, > > Eurosport asked me if I had the Euro HFM. I > don't, > > but I was wondering what the best source for it > was? > > Turner has it on sale right now for about $340 > > shipped. Anyone have a better source for it? > > Find the HFM from a V8 540. I know about the 540 HFM, but is it the same exact thing as the Euro HFM? Or does it just work the same and is the same size? > made for a 3" HFM. I would think a couple of > silicone boots that go > from 3" to 3.5" would probably solve all these > issues. Know of anywhere I can get these? ;) > The one that goes to the throttle body of course has > to have a bend in it (90-ish > degrees? and the appropriate length). Is there an equivalent "Euro intake boot" which would be the proper 3.5" in diameter so that I wouldn't have to use the adapter? Or does anyone know if the stock Euro M3 used an adapter? Thanks again, Brian 95 M3 __________________________________ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/online.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:38:50 -0400 From: Ben Keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> Euro AFM Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian wrote: > I know about the 540 HFM, but is it the same exact > thing as the Euro HFM? Or does it just work the same > and is the same size? different part number & clip configuration, but the signal it puts out & the size are the same AFAIK. there's gotta be info out there if you google it a bit. > Is there an equivalent "Euro intake boot" which would > be the proper 3.5" in diameter so that I wouldn't have > to use the adapter? Or does anyone know if the stock > Euro M3 used an adapter? euro plenum has a rather different set-up than the US one, so the tube downstream (after) the HFM is different as well & wouldn't work on the US intake manifold. Ben 4 euro plenums, 2 or 3 HFM's, lots of other stuff which I don't really need but am not selling either... ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 08:32:44 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "CsWs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC List" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E46 18" tire fitment Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you want serious information on E46s, it won't come from me. I can only count to 34. Gary Derian > On 6/15/05, Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Yea, my tires rub the ground every time I turn a corner. >> Gary Derian > > > Thanks Gary I knew I would get a good response from you :) > > Maybe I should throw them in the lake like your distributor cap. :P > > How about rubbing the CAR somewhere? > > -- > Karl > #747KP > http://www.elephantmotorsports.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 08:41:17 -0700 From: "T WALROD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "bmw digest" <[email protected]> Subject: 1991 318i M42 engine topend query / favorite site search Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bought a '91 318 for the paintjob - it had a horrible rattle from idle to 2000 RPM. Some pre-purchase research led me to believe that a bad chain tensioner was most likely the problem. Car ran great and quiet above 2000 RPM. Replaced tensioner with the updated unit, installed compressed, tried to start the car, got a clatter and have not had the car start since. Pulled the plugs and try to roll the engine over and am meeting resistance. Not a good thing. Suspect the timing chain has jumped teeth. I want to set the pistons to the proper firing position and feed compressed air through the sparkplug holes to see where the air leaks out - exiting the exhaust or intake will argue for bent exhaust or intake valves. 'Druther do as much diagnosis as possible without splitting the engine. Would like to know how many bent valves there are so I can decide on repair or engine replacement. So. I'm looking for favorite sites with pictures and arrows and descriptions. About the '91 M42 engine Mr. First. Not pron. The flats at the rear of the two cams are not in the same plane - I want to get them and the TDC mark to agree. Hell, I want a picture of the TDC mark! My understanding is that the Bentley is not wildly helpful - '91 M42 being kinda a one year car. Anyone with a line on a used engine that is worth installing is heartily urged to contact me. Or a munched '91 318 4-door w/ good engine and interior? The car could do with some revised seating as the fabric is pretty well ventilated. Big subwoofer though... Thanks, Tom in Oregon ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 11:14:24 -0500 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: M50 serpentine belt replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need to replace the belt on our '93 525iT. Reading Bentley, it appears to be quite simple. None the less, I've never done this and wonder if there's anything I need to watch out for or inspect while in there. Also, does the tensioner ever need to be replaced? TIA Clarence West Bend, WI ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 09:50:59 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: M50 serpentine belt replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Thu, June 16, 2005 9:14 am, Clarence said: > Need to replace the belt on our '93 525iT. Reading Bentley, it appears > to be quite simple. It is pretty straight-forward. > None the less, I've never done this and wonder if there's anything I > need to watch out for or inspect while in there. Just make sure you thread the belt the proper way. I had to refer to the figure in the Bentley a couple of time to triple-check, since the first time it wasn't right :-) Also, with some wiggling, you can get the belt in potion withOUT removing the fan (I can't recall if the Bentley says to or not). > Also, does the tensioner ever need to be replaced? It does, usually when it starts making noise. I had the tensioners replaced on the M3 a while back; the race car is so loud, I wouldn't know if it's tensioners neede to be replaced or not :-) Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:15:36 +0000 GMT From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: M50 serpentine belt replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Check the tensioner and idler pulleys for noise when the belt is off. They make an awful mess when they seize and explode (in rural ohio...for instance). Marc plante -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 09:50:59 To:[email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] M50 serpentine belt replacement On Thu, June 16, 2005 9:14 am, Clarence said: > Need to replace the belt on our '93 525iT. Reading Bentley, it appears > to be quite simple. It is pretty straight-forward. > None the less, I've never done this and wonder if there's anything I > need to watch out for or inspect while in there. Just make sure you thread the belt the proper way. I had to refer to the figure in the Bentley a couple of time to triple-check, since the first time it wasn't right :-) Also, with some wiggling, you can get the belt in potion withOUT removing the fan (I can't recall if the Bentley says to or not). > Also, does the tensioner ever need to be replaced? It does, usually when it starts making noise. I had the tensioners replaced on the M3 a while back; the race car is so loud, I wouldn't know if it's tensioners neede to be replaced or not :-) Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP 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 Sentusing my BlackBerry 6510 from Nextel...Internet, email, phone and Direct Connect on one device ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 11:07:48 -0700 From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: M50 serpentine belt replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Thu, Jun 16, 2005 at 05:15:36PM +0000, Marc Plante wrote: > Check the tensioner and idler pulleys for noise when the belt is off. > They make an awful mess when they seize and explode (in rural > ohio...for instance). I still remember laughing the day I heard a metallic clatter and saw the idler pulley roll away from my '78 320i. I got out and fetched it, but the bearing was gone gone gone. -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:21:01 -0400 (EDT) From: Mark Andy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: M50 serpentine belt replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Howdy, On Thu, 16 Jun 2005, Marc Plante wrote: > Check the tensioner and idler pulleys for noise when the belt is off. > They make an awful mess when they seize and explode (in rural ohio...for > instance). They make a helluva mess when they seize/explode in West Virginia as well. :-) While the belt is off, spin the pulleys by hand. If you can detect any roughness or grinding or whatever, replace the pulley. Also with the belt off, compress the tensioner itself (you needed to do that to get the belt off) and feel for any hitches in the stroke, make sure it extends smoothly, etc. Replace them if there's anything other that smooth operation. Mark ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:32:50 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW List" <[email protected]>, "'911/993/996'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Ferrari List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: For you F1 fans out there Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Max Mosely announces proposed dramatic rule changes for 2008! http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/formulaone/17615/ Wow. At first blush, I must say, I *love* much of it. Having spec electronics, not so much, but getting rid of semi-auto gearboxes, reducing aero grip, and going to spec tires are all really GOOD things. The main criterion is: "What will produce better RACING?"!!! Of course, I don't want F1 to be NASCAR-IZED, nor even CART-ized, but the spending today is getting ridiculous, and the quality of the RACING has been going downhill for years. I *love* the thought of going back to manual gearboxes and getting rid of traction control and such - this way, it becomes MUCH more **DRIVER** oriented. As I've argued before, I think getting rid of semi-auto gearboxes makes things MUCH more interesting. The reason that F1 hadn't banned semi-auto gearboxes (and thereby allow it to completely ban traction control!) is because missed shifts = $$$$ spent replacing engines. Nowadays, a driver can concentrate on keeping the line and preventing himself from being passed, while just using his thumb to trigger the appropriate set of shifts for the upcoming order. A lot different from having to go from fifth down to second while braking 100% with Senna 6 inches behind your rear wing. A couple of years ago, I read a book about Ferrari F1, wherein Michele Alboreto was quoted as saying something along the lines of him missing the days of manual shifting gearboxes. Because, if you were pressuring someone from behind, he was distracted enough in thinking to protect the line that he might miss a shift, thereby allowing you to make the pass. As pointed out, this was one reason why Ayrton Senna was such a phenonmenal success - he was a master of passing. You'd be driving along, look into your mirror, and see that yellow and green helmet in that orange and white McLaren, and you'd think, ohmigod, I've got Senna right behind me, what do I do, then you'd miss a shift and he'd be by in a blast. I used to LOVE watching Senna or Mansell completely aggravating someone in front until that person screwed up and allowed them by. Can you imagine how, say, the new young jocks of F1 today would feel if they saw Michael's helmet in their mirrors? Can't just hit a button anymore, but would have to balance the clutch and gearbox.... It's just too EASY for the F1 driver of today (no doubt they are still the best in the world at what they do, but I still think it's less difficult than it was 15 years ago). If today's F1 pilot had to manually shift a six(or more)-speed gearbox, and operate a clutch, while also applying brake, throttle and steering, wouldn't that make for a more INTERESTING SHOW? No doubt that semi-auto boxes make for FASTER F1 cars, but we want better RACING! The other rule changes are also good. Go back to slicks and get rid of downforce? YES! I've often argued that we needed to run full slicks while killing aero, to force reliance more on mechanical grip rather than aero grip, to allow more passing. And I've suggest adding starters before. I was thrilled to see an F1 driver actually USE the reverse gear (required) at the Monaco race (when traffic was stacked up at the hairpin); imagine a driver stalling a car after spinning off, and being able to restart and rejoin? Awesome. I doubt very much that these rules will be adopted wholesale, but if costs do go down, and if the "show" gets better, I think we'd all be in agreement that this result would be great. Huzzah! vty, --Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 19:12:14 +0000 From: "Evan A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Jeremy Clarkson on the new M5 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> While it is an entertaining read, Clarkson's analogy to New Coke has one big flaw: when Coke changed their formula they lost sales. BMW has gained sales (total sales, including Mini & SAVs) since they changed theirs. Evan (_still_ no BMW to my name, but keeping my eyes open for a 5-spd E36 M3 sedan w/o sunroof) original message: >Funny read: >http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-1649122,00.html Yes. I'm no JC fan but the boy done good this time. _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
