The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 768 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E36 Manual Transmission Removal Re: <E36> Question on '94 325is M-Technik <E36> clutch noise Re: <E36> clutch noise Re: <E36> clutch noise Re: <E36> clutch noise FS: 1993 BMW 325is 1992 E34 For sale Re: 1992 E34 For sale Fwd: 1992 E34 For sale <E90> Initial Impressions? Re: <E90> Initial Impressions? Feedback: E36 Trans Removal
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 06:11:33 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: E36 Manual Transmission Removal Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Steve wrote: > I am having some difficulty removing the > transmission from a 94 E36 > convertible. Steve, I don't recall the number of bolts holding the transmission, but others have pointed you in the right direction. What I do remember from my transmission R&I back in 2002 is a dowel pin on the starter that was frozen in the bellhousing. The whole transmission was loose - I could move it about half an inch back and forth but it just wouldn't come out as the starter was holding it in. The solution for me was a 24", 3/8" steel rod used as a drift to drive the starter pin out. I started behind the transmission, inserted the rod over the top of the unit until it was resting on the starter dowel pin at the bellhousing, and gave it several good whacks with a hammer. When the starter broke free the tranny slipped right out. BTW, I recall having to taper the end of the rod so it was much less than the diameter of the starter dowel pin. Good luck. David Kroth [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:22:45 -0400 From: Phil Marx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> Question on '94 325is M-Technik Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rich Dorffer wrote: >3.15, limited slip. > >If you don't believe me, have someone from BMW double check OE, use a VIN of >WBABF3327R as one from a 1994 325is M-Technic. Why would we not believe you? :-) 3.15 was the standard 325is final drive, the M-Technic cars came standard with LSD, and Traction Control was not an available option on the M-Technic cars. -Phil Marx ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:53:55 -0400 (EDT) From: "Steve.Goldstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <E36> clutch noise Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In the last few days my '99 323is (yes, it's an E36) with 60kmiles (had 30k when I bought it) has started to exhibit a slight noise when the clutch is depressed. It's a kind of very mild chirping or rubbing noise and occurs at all clutch positions short of released. I'm guessing it's the throwout bearing but am certainly open to other speculative diagnoses. I'm also wondering what sort of time-to-failure I might be looking at - days, weeks, months? Thanks for the opinions, guys! Steve '91 318is track car '99 323is whispering the sounds of money '04 330xi spousal wunderkar ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 07:41:26 -0700 From: "Hogg, Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Steve.Goldstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> clutch noise Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Steve, Read this months (or maybe it was last months) Bimmer magazine. In there is a great article on all E36 cars getting clutch squeak and a way to fix it (some new bushings thingy's from UUC and a painful install process). Andrew -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve.Goldstein Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [UUC] <E36> clutch noise In the last few days my '99 323is (yes, it's an E36) with 60kmiles (had 30k when I bought it) has started to exhibit a slight noise when the clutch is depressed. It's a kind of very mild chirping or rubbing noise and occurs at all clutch positions short of released. I'm guessing it's the throwout bearing but am certainly open to other speculative diagnoses. I'm also wondering what sort of time-to-failure I might be looking at - days, weeks, months? Thanks for the opinions, guys! Steve '91 318is track car '99 323is whispering the sounds of money '04 330xi spousal wunderkar 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, 9 Aug 2005 08:16:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Hogg, Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Steve.Goldstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> clutch noise Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- "Hogg, Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Read this months (or maybe it was last months) Bimmer magazine. In > there > is a great article on all E36 cars getting clutch squeak and a way to > fix it (some new bushings thingy's from UUC and a painful install > process). I would say there's a significant difference in the clutch pedal squeaking (most of my BMWs have done this) and the clutch itself squeaking, like t/o bearing noise. My E30's clutch certainly started with a squeaky/squealy noise but I drove it until it started to chatter and I do believe it was the throw out bearing. A new clutch kit solved the issue. Carlos. ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:15:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Tammer Farid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> clutch noise Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Note that depending on mileage and clutch condition, a bad T/O bearing doesn't require a new clutch. Of course, it would be really stupid to replace only the bearing since labor is the major part of the job. The owner of the car in question is probably right, my ex-E36 made the same noise and it was the bearing. As far as "time to failure", you don't want it spinning out of plane and possibly scoring other parts in there. Do it soon. -tammer '87 535is on its second clutch at 250k miles --- Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I would say there's a significant difference in the > clutch pedal > squeaking (most of my BMWs have done this) and the clutch > itself > squeaking, like t/o bearing noise. > > My E30's clutch certainly started with a squeaky/squealy > noise but I > drove it until it started to chatter and I do believe it > was the throw > out bearing. A new clutch kit solved the issue. > > Carlos. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:15:19 -0400 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FS: 1993 BMW 325is Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Sorry for any cross-post, feel free to forward at will!) Fellow car nuts, My 325is is for sale. Details are below. Turns out three cars is one too many for this single guy right now. I'm offering it to my favorite lists first. I would prefer that the car goes to an enthusiast. Here are the details: For Sale 1993 BMW 325is Black exterior (early E36 with grey lowers)/ tan Leather interior 5 speed manual Limited Slip Differential Sunroof Full power heated front seats Folding back seat Air conditioning blows cold, Dual-zone climate control Heated side mirrors Fog/driving lights Complete U.S. toolkit 147,XXX miles Extras Metal-impeller water pump Upgraded to M3 springs/shocks, M3 front CABs, M3 front swaybar links 16 Cross Spoke 42 (BBS) wheels w/ nearly new 225/50-16 yokohama es-100 Dinan Chip Stainless Steel Brake Lines Nut-serts pre-installed for adding X-brace All front lights protected by StonGard/X-pel I would rate the appearance of the car as a 7 out of 10. It shows as a 12 year old car that has been well driven but well kept. Paint is original and in good shape with one or two minor dings. Interior is in fair condition with usual wear on front seats (they could use re-dye). Pictures at: http://my.voyager.net/DD/43/bsa/1993_325is/ Recent maintenance: * Front Control Arms & Bushings * Valve Cover Gasket Asking $4,900. Car is in SE Michigan. Thanks for the bandwidth. Jay Herrick 248-701-1879 9AM-9PM EDST ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 07:53:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Nick Ortwein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: E30 Group <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: 1992 E34 For sale Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am helping a very good friend of mine sell her car. No reason to sell it other than she has a long commute and doesn't want to rack the miles on such a nice car. I'd buy it myself but I have 2 other cars and no room in the garage. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/car/89903376.html Feel free to call me with questions 858-837-0403. The car is located in San Diego, CA Take care, Nick Ortwein '88 325is '01 S4 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:42:32 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Nick Ortwein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "E30 Group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: 1992 E34 For sale Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If I needed a car for a long commute, this is exactly what I would buy, except for the automatic. It is inexpensive and has 200K miles left in it. Gary Derian >I am helping a very good friend of mine sell her car. > No reason to sell it other than she has a long commute > and doesn't want to rack the miles on such a nice car. > I'd buy it myself but I have 2 other cars and no room > in the garage. > > http://sandiego.craigslist.org/car/89903376.html > > Feel free to call me with questions 858-837-0403. The > car is located in San Diego, CA > > Take care, > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:51:31 -0400 From: rmplum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Fwd: 1992 E34 For sale Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> oops, meant to send this to the list. Gary gets to delete it twice.... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- On 8/9/05, Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If I needed a car for a long commute, this is exactly what I would buy, > except for the automatic. It is inexpensive and has 200K miles left in it. > Gary Derian There is a 1985 (I think) 735i for sale down the road from me. 270k miles. Price has been lowered to "Best Offer". Probably not 200k miles left in that one...but I still give it a look every time I drive by, the body looks very nice from 10-15 ft away... Ryan -fighting off the urge to buy older money pit, err I mean "interesting" project car. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:41:00 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: <E90> Initial Impressions? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a hard time picturing this: " - cylinders 3-6 are needlessly covered by a welded plank." Alex, what exactly do you mean? How do you access the plugs/ injector rails if this is the case? -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 17:58:52 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E90> Initial Impressions? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I have a hard time picturing this: > > " - cylinders 3-6 are needlessly covered by a welded plank." > > Alex, what exactly do you mean? How do you access the plugs/ > injector rails if this is the case? Kevin, I assume procedure goes something like this: 1). Take out the credit card 2). Give it the dealer 3). Bend over HTH, alex f ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 07:58:31 -0500 From: "Steve & Barb Conner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Feedback: E36 Trans Removal Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Marco, Jim, Jon and List, Thanks for the feedback. I finally got the thing off last night. The Pelican link is awesome! That is the best writeup on the net for that procedure. Believe it or not, I had all the bolts out. There were only 10, including the little 6 mm (10 mm head) holding the cover in place. Yesterday, while contemplating what I could have missed, I studied ETK and got some reassurance that I had found all the bolts. I guess it might have been a bit hung up on the starter or locator pins somewhere. And to answer one of your questions, no, I don't have a lift! Rats. Any quick feedback on what to replace while I am in there. The big question in my mind is the flywheel on the engine. It appears standard to replace the clutch, the pressure plate, all the seals, bearings, etc. Can the flywheel be resurfaced? Should I rebuild the shifter with OEM parts? This is my wife's car, so I can't imagine spending big money on a short shift kit. I would appreciate any comments you guys might have. Thanks. Steve ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(13 messages) **********
