The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 109 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: FS: 1981 BMW 528i A/T Smogged in Bay Area TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Re: TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Re: TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Re: TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Re: TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Car company must pay $385,000 for lemon
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:06:20 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: FS: 1981 BMW 528i A/T Smogged in Bay Area Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> One family-owned 1980 528i, White with Navy leather interior. Just passed CA smog check this week with great numbers. This car is old, a bit tired, but healthy. Maintained by Bill Arnold, and has over 350k miles. If this doesn't scare you, then read on. Body: is quite good for it's age, some scrapes and small dings and a dent or two, but very straight and presentable. Needs a rear side marker light lens (cracked, but still works), and one piece of trim. Trunk lid looks like it got hit on it's lip and compressed slightly, it bowes a bit and seems to have leaked in the past. Truk lid cover is torn and moldy in spots. tool kit is nearly complete, including the original blue cloth with roundel. Jack and spare are fine. Trunk carptet dirty, but all plastic trim pieces in place and unbroken (except spare tire cover is broken). Differential mount was repaired, have the receipt. Windshield replaced a few years ago, so it's good except for the dang rock chip. I just added a passenger door side view mirror (it came without one), manually operated but the proper mirror. Driver's power mirror works. rear defrost works, as does heater and ventilation system. All lights work. Problems: A little rust under windshield near A pillar - just surface, no perforations, and rust around trunk lip. Otherwise, clean - including spare tire well. Headliner is torn above passenger's head around sunroof, and dash has some cracks. But the horn works, and I just put on a decent leather steering wheel cover! Engine: New oil pump, and plenty of receipts for regular maintenance. cylinder head casting date is 1981, the family I bought it from said the engine came out of an early '80's 733i. It pulls like the higher-compression 3.3 liter motor. Engine starts, runs and idles fine (otherwise would not have passed smog). Clearly has been maintained. No leaks seen. Transmission: Looks like a 3HP22. Shifts smoothly and just fine, kicks down at right moment. No visible leaks. Drivetrain: No real bad noises, diff seems fine, diff mount has been repaired (have receipt), brakes seem fine, but I haven't checked them. There is a clunking from rear on decelleration if not done smoothly, not sure if it's a mount or bushing. Car runs well, handles well, clearly has decent shocks and struts. Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette player, removeable face, with remote and a portable CD player plugged in. Sunroof works, but slow. Windows all work, but driver's is slightly off adjustment, so it leaves a tiny gap when up, unless you lift window by hand for last bit of travel. I just put in some navy leather rear seats and parcel shelf from an '86 535i (stock ones were shot, but you can have them if you are a purist). Fronts are shot as well, right now I've plugged in a blue cloth Recaro LX (older but nearly perfect), and also have navy leather E28 front power seats if you want to make the switch. I may want to keep the Recaro, depending on the final sale price, so I'll come up with some sort of seat option. Oh yeah, central locking is sticky, right now they need to be cleaned (taking off door panels), so driver's door and trunk work together, but not other doors - they're manual. Still working on getting some pics. In Oakland, smogged, $1,700 obo. Contact Bill at vacuumretard at yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:53:13 -0500 From: Dave Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> With the intent of keeping & maintaining my 99 M coupe for a long time, which of the following products would it make sense to purchase? (I already have the latest Bentley Z3 manual) TIS: Technical Information System - repair manuals/service bulletins ETM: Electrical Troubleshooting Manual ETK/EPC: Electronic Parts Catalog KSD: Commercial Service Data System - defect codes/factory repair flat rates EBA: Accessory installation instructions ???: Parts Price List, Wholesale Purchase Links ??? Any others? Are these products available for sale somewhere at a reasonable price - BMW dealer, Ebay, Central Letter Shop in Fairfield NJ? Thanks in advance for any advice, appreciate it. Dave Meyer 99 M coupe Stafford VA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:38:36 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:53 PM 3/31/2006, Dave Meyer talked about: >With the intent of keeping & maintaining my 99 M coupe for a long time, >which of the following products would it make sense to purchase? >(I already have the latest Bentley Z3 manual) > >TIS: Technical Information System - repair manuals/service bulletins >ETM: Electrical Troubleshooting Manual >ETK/EPC: Electronic Parts Catalog These would be the 3 I'd recommend. I routinely use my ETK, am using the TIS more and more, and hoping I won't really need the ETM <g> (but the wiring diagrams are good to have). Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:55:48 -0500 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Maybe this would help? :-) http://www.cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm Vty, --Dennis No E39 anymore -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Bassett Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 10:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? At 05:53 PM 3/31/2006, Dave Meyer talked about: >With the intent of keeping & maintaining my 99 M coupe for a long time, >which of the following products would it make sense to purchase? >(I already have the latest Bentley Z3 manual) > >TIS: Technical Information System - repair manuals/service bulletins >ETM: Electrical Troubleshooting Manual >ETK/EPC: Electronic Parts Catalog These would be the 3 I'd recommend. I routinely use my ETK, am using the TIS more and more, and hoping I won't really need the ETM <g> (but the wiring diagrams are good to have). 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 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 09:54:04 -0800 From: "yuri yulaev" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I find TIS the most helpful, ETK is next, although almost the same info can be found on bmwoemparts web site. ETM is only helpful to troubleshoot electronics, but every somewhat serious repart requires special diagnostic tools. I think I have KSD too, but it's basically a factory repair LOE estimator. You can get the gray market CDs on ebay and such. Note - they are basically "back up copies"... I bought mine from a dude in UK at ebay.uk. Ebay is really going after these sales, though, Good Luck! Yuri Yulaev >From: Dave Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [UUC] TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? >Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:53:13 -0500 > >With the intent of keeping & maintaining my 99 M coupe for a long time, >which of the following products would it make sense to purchase? >(I already have the latest Bentley Z3 manual) > >TIS: Technical Information System - repair manuals/service bulletins >ETM: Electrical Troubleshooting Manual >ETK/EPC: Electronic Parts Catalog >KSD: Commercial Service Data System - defect codes/factory repair flat >rates >EBA: Accessory installation instructions >???: Parts Price List, Wholesale Purchase Links ??? > >Any others? Are these products available for sale somewhere at a >reasonable price - BMW dealer, Ebay, Central Letter Shop in Fairfield NJ? > >Thanks in advance for any advice, appreciate it. > >Dave Meyer >99 M coupe >Stafford VA > >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, 1 Apr 2006 10:46:22 -0800 From: Bob Sutterfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: TIS, ETM, ETK, KSD, etc for 99 M coupe? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dave Meyer wrote: > Are these products available for sale somewhere at a reasonable price - > BMW dealer, Ebay, Central Letter Shop in Fairfield NJ? Yuri Yulaev wrote: > You can get the gray market CDs on ebay and such. > Note - they are basically "back up copies"... > I bought mine from a dude in UK at ebay.uk. > Ebay is really going after these sales, though, Nothing gray about it: Those are copyright violations. Please respect the rights of the owner, by using legitimate channels like the dealer, Central Letter Shop, and Bentley. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:08:14 -0600 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Car company must pay $385,000 for lemon Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> No BMW involved, but thought this would be of interest. Two guys bought a Viper in 2003. The first diff went out 71 miles after the 500 mile break in. Four more diffs went out in the next 6 months. Manufacturer refused to pay for the 6th diff! These guys won in court even though they admitted running it at the dragstrip. It would be interesting to read the actual case. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=412192 Clarence West Bend, WI ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(7 messages) **********
