The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 162 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Correct engine oil weight for 2002 M Roadster? diff plugs (was Re: Problem solved) Re: diff plugs (was Re: Problem solved) Re: diff plugs (was Re: Problem solved) Re: [E30} steering stiff on return <WOB> Carfax request '96 E36 M3 Check Engine Light Diagnosis (Running Rough) Re: [E30} steering stiff on return FS: E36 M3 Wheels, Tires, Wheels & Tires Re: Helmet
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:20:33 -0700 From: Kazuto Okayasu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Correct engine oil weight for 2002 M Roadster? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 02:06 PM 6/2/2006, Dave Thomas wrote: All S54 (and I believe most S62) engined cars, including M Roadsters and Coupes retroactively (I say retroactively because prior to the SIB, the recommendation was plain 5w-30 BMW Synthetic) require Castrol TWS Motorsport 10W-60 oil. I also recall seeing the same oil requirement for the new S85 V10s. >My father in-law wants me to give his 2002 M Roadster a general >inspection and >oil change this weekend. What is the correct engine oil weight to use in this >car for summer driving in So California? > >Thanks, >Dave T. >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 Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:58:33 -0700 From: Bob Sutterfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: John Peacock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: diff plugs (was Re: Problem solved) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> John Peacock asked: > I am trying to find a socket with an allen key large enough for the rear > end. I bought fluid to change it, but cant get the plugs out. Any idea > where to find one??? Jim Bassett answered: > It's a 14mm, IIRC. I haven't received John's question yet, so I don't know what type car he's talking about. On E30s, some diff plugs used a 14mm wrench and some were 10mm. All you can buy at the parts counter are 10mm, so I presume early cars were 14mm and the part was superceded by the 10mm item. It's a lot easier and cheaper to find and store a 10mm Allen socket than a 14mm socket. If you have 14mm plugs, it might be cheaper to buy two replacement 10mm plugs and a 10mm socket, than a 14mm socket. Just borrow a 14mm socket to get the two old plugs out, then replace with 10mm plugs you'll never need to use the big socket again. (If you're in GGC-land you're welcome to borrow mine.) Since they seal the same hole, both 10mm and 14mm plugs use the same aluminum crush washers, of distinctive dimensions and available only at the dealer. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:32:25 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: diff plugs (was Re: Problem solved) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Check Sears. It is an allen wrench that comes in a gray vinyl pouch. For more leverage if needed put the end of a pipe over it. hth, Barry Bob Sutterfield wrote: >John Peacock asked: > > >>I am trying to find a socket with an allen key large enough for the rear >>end. I bought fluid to change it, but cant get the plugs out. Any idea >>where to find one??? >> >> > >Jim Bassett answered: > > >>It's a 14mm, IIRC. >> >> > >I haven't received John's question yet, so I don't know what type car he's >talking about. On E30s, some diff plugs used a 14mm wrench and some were >10mm. All you can buy at the parts counter are 10mm, so I presume early >cars were 14mm and the part was superceded by the 10mm item. > >It's a lot easier and cheaper to find and store a 10mm Allen socket than a >14mm socket. If you have 14mm plugs, it might be cheaper to buy two >replacement 10mm plugs and a 10mm socket, than a 14mm socket. Just borrow a >14mm socket to get the two old plugs out, then replace with 10mm plugs >you'll never need to use the big socket again. (If you're in GGC-land >you're welcome to borrow mine.) > >Since they seal the same hole, both 10mm and 14mm plugs use the same >aluminum crush washers, of distinctive dimensions and available only at the >dealer. > > >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, 03 Jun 2006 00:27:59 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: diff plugs (was Re: Problem solved) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My experience lately has been that all replacements use the 14mm wrench, which is a good thing since you sometimes need a lot of torque to loosen a firmly installed plug. Ed Bob Sutterfield wrote: > > I haven't received John's question yet, so I don't know what type car he's > talking about. On E30s, some diff plugs used a 14mm wrench and some were > 10mm. All you can buy at the parts counter are 10mm, so I presume early > cars were 14mm and the part was superceded by the 10mm item. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 19:28:08 -0500 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [E30} steering stiff on return Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I notice it more coming out of a right turn, and it's oh so subtle, just enough to distract me. I haven't checked the tire pressure and will do that in the morning. I'll be doing the final prep and packing for Monday's track event. I'll try to remember squeezing the bellows also. I thought this was some kind of test but admit I don't recall the details. Thanks. Clarence Gary Derian wrote: > Both directions? What is the tire pressure? > Gary Derian > >> Car is '87 325. The steering rack had been replaced sometime in its >> life before I got it in '99. The car sat for only 2 1/2 weeks and now >> the steering doesn't come back to center after turning a corner. It's >> ever so little that it seems to hang, just off center. But the >> feeling is disturbing and I'm concerned how I'll deal w/it at the >> track this Monday. >> >> Front suspension is not fresh but not old and is in good shape. >> >> There are no leaks, the resevoir is full, but I haven't performed the >> 'squeeze the bellows' thing. Again, it worked fine before I went on >> vacation. >> >> Thoughts appreciated. >> >> Clarence >> West Bend, WI ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 17:54:12 -0400 From: "Karl Rentler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC List" <[email protected]> Subject: <WOB> Carfax request Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry for WOB, would someone with an open carfax please contact me. Thanks, Karl #747 KP FS ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 19:47:10 -0600 From: "Ike Moolla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: '96 E36 M3 Check Engine Light Diagnosis (Running Rough) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi john, I had a similar recent problem with our E46 328i (albeit after my wife left the ignition on the second position for about fifteen minutes while parked, engine off, listening to the radio with fan full on, waiting for me to return) Driving a half block later, the engine started running real rough and the engine check light came on. Dealer diagnosed it as one bad coil and also replaced all of the plugs since they were marginal according to the mechanic. It could have been a number of things but we were in another city and had to rely on the local dealer to sort it out so that we could return home. Hope this helps Ike You wrote: Quick question.....my son's '96 E36 M3 started running very rough tonight on his way home from work, and the check engine light came on. Car has been dead nuts perfect and well maintained @ only about 40k miles. Any clues what this could be? I know this isn't much info...just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem...and the cure? Thanks, John Weese -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 01/06/2006 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 11:40:50 -0500 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [E30} steering stiff on return Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Right front was just 1 pound low. With these tires I run 37 front. Clarence West Bend, WI Gary Derian wrote: > Both directions? What is the tire pressure? > Gary Derian > >> Car is '87 325. The steering rack had been replaced sometime in its >> life before I got it in '99. The car sat for only 2 1/2 weeks and now >> the steering doesn't come back to center after turning a corner. It's >> ever so little that it seems to hang, just off center. But the >> feeling is disturbing and I'm concerned how I'll deal w/it at the >> track this Monday. >> >> Front suspension is not fresh but not old and is in good shape. >> >> There are no leaks, the resevoir is full, but I haven't performed the >> 'squeeze the bellows' thing. Again, it worked fine before I went on >> vacation. >> >> Thoughts appreciated. >> >> Clarence >> West Bend, WI >> 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, 3 Jun 2006 13:41:43 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: FS: E36 M3 Wheels, Tires, Wheels & Tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello all, I don't have much idea what these items are worth, so make me an offer that sounds good. If I have to come up with asking prices, I will. If I have to list on eBay, I will. I am limited to dialup, so photos are a PITA for me. If I must to sell them, I'll find a way to do photos. Please see my terms at the end. TIRES: (4) Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 235/40-17 tires. Two with 6-7/32nds of tread, two with 4-5/32nds. WHEELS & TIRES: (4) E36 BMW M3 factory wheels size 17x7.5, standard 41 offset. Two with 225/45-17 Pirelli Winter 210 Asimmetrico tires, 5-7/32nds of tread, inside to outside. Two with the same type tires, but junk. Wheel finish is generally good. One wheel has a little curb rash into the finish, but not into the metal. These wheels sustained some Hawk brake pad abuse. Because the finish on BMW factory wheels is so good, I believe that the caked on Hawk dust crap could be removed with some effort. The wheel finish does not appear to be compromised, just caked over in places. No guarantees, just an opinion after having removed some of the material. WHEELS: (4) E36 BMW M3 factory wheels size 17x7.5, standard 41 offset. Look like new. 1 does have a couple of very minor marks in/on the finish. Probably are refinished wheels. No center caps. WHEEL: (1) E36 BMW M3 factory wheel size 17x7.5, standard 41 offset. Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 235/40-17 tire with 7-8/32nds of tread mounted on it. Probably was a spare tire. Wheel is near perfect. No center cap. WHEEL: (1) E36 BMW M3 factory wheel size 17x7.5, standard 41 offset. Near new, definitely appears to be factory original finish. The terms: Shipping is additional. Fed Ex Ground is generally cheapest. I accept payment from your checking account through PayPal; or you can mail me a bank check, money order, or personal check. I don't ship until payment clears. I can accept a credit card through PayPal - BUT, contact me for details. No reasonable offers refused. Thanks for your interest! Stan Jackson Jr. NH I am a longtime BMW CCA member of both the Boston and White Mt. Chapters, and am a Staff member of the Boston Chapter. Do an internet search on me for reference if you wish. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 15:35:15 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Helmet Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ANY offers? ----- Original Message ----- From: Stan Jackson Jr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FS: Helmet > I've got an HJC CL-5 open face Snell M95 helmet for sale. Interior is > excellent, there are a few marks on the exterior. Original box and owners > manula included. $50 or BO. > > The terms: > Shipping is additional. > I accept payment from your checking account through PayPal; or you can mail > me a bank check, money order, or personal check. > I don't ship until payment clears. > I *might* be able to accept a credit card through PayPal -- depends on how > long it takes to set up a new account. You pay the credit card fee (3%?). > No reasonable offers refused. > > Stan Jackson Jr. > NH > ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(10 messages) **********
