The BMW UUC Digest 
Volume 3 : Issue 446 : "text" Format

Messages in this Issue:
  E34 Handbrake grip handle removal
  Re: E34 Handbrake grip handle removal
  Re: <E46> Interesting turn signal indicator failure
  Re: Not great news for German car tuners
  Re: Redline fluids
  M42/S14 Flywheel swap
  Re: M42/S14 Flywheel swap
  Re: M42/S14 Flywheel swap
  Re: 97 540 6-spd trans output seal, SHIMMY, Driveshaft
  Re: 97 540 6-spd trans output seal, SHIMMY, Driveshaft

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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:29:16 -0400
From: "Gregory Bradbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: E34 Handbrake grip handle removal
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

I want to change the handbrake boot on my E34 touring ('95) but can't figure 
out how to remove the grip part.  On other BMW's it seems that twisting did 
the trick but this one doesn't move.  Am I too gentle or is there something 
that I clearly haven't figured out?  Can someone enlighten me?

BR,

Greg



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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:08:14 -0400
From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: E34 Handbrake grip handle removal
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

I believe if you turn the boot inside out, you will find an ordinary tie 
wrap. You cut the tie wrap, remove the boot, and install the new one 
without removing the handbrake leather from the steel lever tube. 
Handbrake leather is glued to tube and doesn't come off readily.

This is how my E32 7er was.

Ed

Gregory Bradbury wrote:
> I want to change the handbrake boot on my E34 touring ('95) but can't 
> figure out how to remove the grip part.  On other BMW's it seems that 
> twisting did the trick but this one doesn't move.  Am I too gentle or is 
> there something that I clearly haven't figured out?  Can someone 
> enlighten me?

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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:43:00 -0400
From: Matthew J Zekauskas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: <E46> Interesting turn signal indicator failure
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

On 4/10/2007 7:04 PM, Kirk Lachman wrote:
> Matthew Wrote:
> 
> 1999 328i.  Sedan, if that makes a difference.
[snip]
> Upon further diagnosis I find:
> 
> * lamps seem to work outside properly, but no flashing lights in the
> dash, and no audible indication <whew, means it's still drivable>
> 
> * Hazards work similarly (except the hazard triangle blinks, at least)
> 
> * brake lights work fine
> 
> * headlights/taillights work
> 
> * Alarming and de-alarming (well, locking) remotely has the normal
> "chirp", but no flashing of the turn signals like it used to do.
> 
[snip]
>> My guess is that you have an Icelink iPod device in your car.  It just 
>> failed...had it happen to me in Teri's E46 M3.  It's a weird sensation to 
>> say the least.

ding ding ding ding

We have a winner.

Indeed, the Icelink apparently grounded the bus (K Bus) in the car, and
that is in between all sorts of things.  I was under the mistaken
impression that there were two different buses, the I bus for radio
stuff and one to route things around the chassis.  This is not true for
the E46, which has only one.  (Well, there are evidently a few others,
but no I bus.)

Thanks for the pointers,

--Matt


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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:21:54 -0700
From: "JS Nord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "911" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
        "BMW List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Not great news for German car tuners
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

One more reason to drive old cars - no one cares what you do to them.

Jeff
90 535i; lots of tweeks but no one seems to notice


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "911" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "BMW List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 7:51 AM
Subject: [UUC] Not great news for German car tuners


>
> http://www.motorauthority.com/news/industry/germany-cracking-down-on-afterma
> rket-ecu-tuning/
>
> Germany cracks down on aftermarket performance ECUs
> Posted on Thursday 12 April 2007
>
>
> When a manufacturer designs an engine's electronic management system, it 
> has
> to weigh up between several different objectives such as reliability,
> emissions levels and performance. In most circumstances, performance loses
> out to durability and emissions, meaning the final output of the motor can
> often be significantly lower than what the engine is truly capable of. In
> some cases, carmakers even use the same engine in different models with 
> only
> a software upgrade to differentiate them, however, final output can be
> considerably different between each car. That's why you'll often see 
> tuning
> companies offering software upgrades or ECU piggy back systems that can
> increase an engine's output without physically altering any of the
> mechanicals.
>
> These aftermarket systems often go unnoticed by even the vehicle
> manufacturer, which means the engine won't void warranty even though the 
> car
> is running at a higher state of tune. Further, some systems don't even 
> meet
> environment and regulatory standards but German authorities are now
> attempting to put an end to this.
>
> The General German Automobile Association has imposed a rule where
> aftermarket chip tuners must have their products certified by the TÜV
> regulatory body or by an officially recognized expert. If they don't 
> comply,
> the operating permit of the vehicle will expire and will remain expired 
> even
> if the chip is removed. The authority has also announced that any ECU
> upgrades must be notified to insurance agencies, which could mean higher
> premiums for those owners that modify their cars.
>
> Having experienced the benefits of an ECU upgrade recently in a DMS 
> modified
> BMW 5-series diesel while in Malaysia for the Formula One, we hope the new
> rules don't catch on elsewhere anytime soon.
>
>
>
> Vty,
>
> --Dennis
>
>
> 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
> 


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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:56:50 -0700
From: Kazuto Okayasu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Redline fluids
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

At 08:29 PM 4/12/2007, Evan A wrote:

The top part of that text seems to support my theory and what works 
as 'remedies' for me.  The last part is what's interesting, having to 
do with the clutch.  I haven't had a chance to try the 
stopping-the-engine clutch diagnosis that others have suggested, 
since the tranny hasn't exhibited the problem all week (it's never 
been consistent), so I'm on the lookout for an opportunity to try it.

I've bled the clutch slave before, but not the 100% way where you 
disconnect the slave, invert it and flush, so this IS a possibility.

Now, what I neglected to mention is that about a month before I did 
the fluid change, the dealer replaced the clutch (I think it was the 
disk, pressure plate and throwout; I'd have to check) due to a TSB 
item for a noisy throwout bearing...

>check out this link:
>http://member.rivernet.com.au/btaylor/BMWText/technical/GearboxGearSelectProb.html
>
>----Original Message Follows----
>Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:05:57 -0700
>From: Kazuto Okayasu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Redline fluids
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>I have a problem in my E46 where ever since I drained the factory
>fill (@48k), 1st is sometimes impossible to engage from a complete
>stop unless I grab another gear first.  If there's any hint of
>vehicle movement, though, it drops right in.  And it did this pretty
>badly with OE MTF-LT2 ($$$$!!), and a little less so when a few
>months later I swapped it for D4ATF.
>
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>
>UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate
>Short Shifter - accept no substitutes!
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Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:38:56 -0400
From: johngrills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: M42/S14 Flywheel swap
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Gruppe:

I have a S14 flywheel that I'd like to put in my e30 318is and help out 
the low end. The M20 flywheel conversion seems to be well documented, 
does anyone know if the S14 flywheel can be fitted into the M42?

This 318is rehab/beater project is seemingly never ending...latest: all 
cooling systems parts are new after the radiator exploded (except the 
heater core) and now the starter seems to be going...so, while I'm in 
there, might as well do the clutch and replace the flywheel, just for 
grins. (and rebuild the shifter, and transmission seals, rear main seal 
and and and...for $1k w/99k miles it seemed like such a great deal last 
summer!)

cheers!

John Grills
NCC-BMWCCA

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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:10:06 -0700
From: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: johngrills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: M42/S14 Flywheel swap
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

John,

Stick with the M20 conversion.  As you pointed out, it's well  
documented and those flywheels will be easier to find and less  
expensive than one for an S14, and like Rob stated, the S14 flywheel  
is heavier.  Good luck on the swap.  I plan on doing the M20 flywheel  
when my clutch finally dies.

Sincerely,

Mark Gold
Sacramento Chapter BMWCCA

On Apr 13, 2007, at 5:38 PM, johngrills wrote:

> Gruppe:
>
> I have a S14 flywheel that I'd like to put in my e30 318is and help  
> out the low end. The M20 flywheel conversion seems to be well  
> documented, does anyone know if the S14 flywheel can be fitted into  
> the M42?
>
> This 318is rehab/beater project is seemingly never ending...latest:  
> all cooling systems parts are new after the radiator exploded  
> (except the heater core) and now the starter seems to be  
> going...so, while I'm in there, might as well do the clutch and  
> replace the flywheel, just for grins. (and rebuild the shifter, and  
> transmission seals, rear main seal and and and...for $1k w/99k  
> miles it seemed like such a great deal last summer!)
>
> cheers!
>
> John Grills
> NCC-BMWCCA
> 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



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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:18:05 -0400
From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: M42/S14 Flywheel swap
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

John, ready for a rude shock?  Weigh your S14 flywheel. 
It's HEAVY.  Heavier than what's in the E34 M5.

Beyond that, I think you're going to run into a starter ring
tooth count difference.

- Rob

----- Original Message -----
From: johngrills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [UUC]  M42/S14 Flywheel swap
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:38:56 -0400

> Gruppe:
> 
> I have a S14 flywheel that I'd like to put in my e30 318is
> and help out  the low end. The M20 flywheel conversion
> seems to be well documented,  does anyone know if the S14
> flywheel can be fitted into the M42?
> 
> This 318is rehab/beater project is seemingly never
> ending...latest: all  cooling systems parts are new after
> the radiator exploded (except the  heater core) and now
> the starter seems to be going...so, while I'm in  there,
> might as well do the clutch and replace the flywheel, just
> for  grins. (and rebuild the shifter, and transmission
> seals, rear main seal  and and and...for $1k w/99k miles
> it seemed like such a great deal last  summer!)
> 
> cheers!
> 
> John Grills
> NCC-BMWCCA
> Search the
> ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> t.com
> 
> 
> __________________________________________________________
> ________________ 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

- Rob Levinson
UUC Motorwerks * 908-874-9092 * http://www.uucmotorwerks.com




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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:28:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ivan Demkovitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: John Grills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: BMW UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 97 540 6-spd trans output seal, SHIMMY, Driveshaft
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Got socket. Well. It's not 30mm. It's 36. So, back to store. At least I have 
nice Hazet tool now :)

Have few more questions to everybody.

1. I have vibration that doesn' seem to be wheel related. Some under load.
1a. I also have metallic sounded clunk on slow take off and when load/unload 
drivetrain by letting gas off.
2. I have 2 sets of wheels, vibration repeats with both sets. Around 75mph
3. I have overhauled suspension and bushings, everything was fine.
4. I have new motor mounts. By looking at tranny mounts - they look good but I 
didn' take it off yet.

I thought it's driveshaft related. Now that I have driveshaft off I see that 
universal joint is good, central support bearing good. Rubber seem to be intact 
and bearing is good. Flex disc as new.  I got new one so will replace it anyway.

Now that I have a leak I decided to address those issues. It looks like shift 
selector seal leaking and output seal might be OK. But it's all soaked there 
and I'm going to replace output seal anyway.

There is noticeable play in output flange. In ETK I see PN 1
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DE53&mospid=47588&btnr=23_0220&hg=23&fg=15

It seems that I can get flange out with a puller (just like were suggested). 
How do I put it back? There is special tool listed in bentley to press this on. 
How I can DIY? I would do same like I did with flage on motor by heating it in 
oven and just slipping over, but bentley tells to cover in oil.


Wonder if that repair kit will address this play? Anybody have any knowledge on 
this?

Also, what could be the issue for #1a?

Car has 172k miles.

Thanks
Ivan





----- Original Message ----
From: John Grills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Ivan Demkovitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: BMW UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, April 8, 2007 7:05:25 AM
Subject: Re: [UUC] 97 540 6-spd transmission output seal leaking


It's not a shim, but a lock-plate (washer), again, similar to the  
axle-stub/shaft on a wheel.

I ordered the socket from Maryland Metrics (google them!). http:// 
mdmetric.com/

I believe you can also order one from Steve at the Ultimate Garage  
http://www.ultimategarage.com/Parts/bmwtools.html

In my older cars (e30s) I use Redline MTL. For your car, to my  
knowledge Mobil 1 ATF is just fine. I like Redline products, but they  
are harder to come by...

r/jpg
On Apr 7, 2007, at 3:06 PM, Ivan Demkovitch wrote:

> Any advise on where to buy this piece of art? I like nice tools :)
>
> BTW. There is shims under flange. Did you just reuse old ones?
>
> What about oil? Sticker on my tranny said to use ATF. I was using  
> Mobl1 ATF but it's time to replace oil anyways.
> What's good?
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: John Grills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Ivan Demkovitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: BMW UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2007 1:55:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [UUC] 97 540 6-spd transmission output seal leaking
>
>
> I had no play in mine, so I can't answer that. Could have just been
> loose...it's a splined flange and it needs to be torqued down there
> pretty good 1st up to 175, then backed off and reset at 170 ft lbs.
>
> BTW the Hazet Socket is P/N 900TZ and it really IS a work of art...so
> less pedestrian than the ground-down pep boys solution!
>
> On Apr 7, 2007, at 2:46 PM, Ivan Demkovitch wrote:
>
>> John,
>>
>> Thanks! Not bad at all then. Did this kit also cured play in output
>> flange?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Ivan
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: John Grills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: Ivan Demkovitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; BMW UUC Digest
>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2007 1:27:41 PM
>> Subject: Re: [UUC] 97 540 6-spd transmission output seal leaking
>>
>>
>> You just need a puller to pop the flange off. You can use a steering
>> hub puller from pep boys.
>>
>> The "special" tool is a thin-walled 30mm socket for the retaining nut
>> (much like a wheel bearing nut).
>>
>> Hazet has a nice one for about $40 (Maryland Metric can get it for
>> you)...or, just go to pep boys, buy a regular 30mm impact socket and
>> grind it down....I just did this as a matter of fact...not really all
>> that much grinding. I ordered the lovely socket, but it ended up
>> taking 2 weeks to ship from da faderland don't cha know.
>>
>> cheers!
>>
>> John Grills
>> NCC-BMWCCA
>>
>>
>> On Apr 7, 2007, at 1:57 PM, Ivan Demkovitch wrote:
>>
>>> Looking at parts catalog there is PN 23211222770 that should
>>> address output flange.
>>>
>>> I have some play there also.. Bentley says there is special tools
>>> required. Did anybody replaced that seal?
>>>
>>> Is DIY-able or I really need special tools?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Ivan
>>> 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
>> 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
> 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

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Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:01:45 -0400
From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Ivan Demkovitch'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "'BMW UUC Digest'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 97 540 6-spd trans output seal, SHIMMY, Driveshaft
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

If the vibration is a buzz, not a shake, it is likely driveshaft oriented.
I had such a vibration that began at 80 mph.  It was a worn out CV joint at
the differential input flange.

The output flange is a light press fit onto the mainshaft splines.  There
should be no play at all.  Is the nut loose?  Is the flange loose on the
splines?  If the play originates at the output mainshaft, the transmission
will have to be disassembled for repair.

The flange can be tapped back on with a plastic hammer.  Make sure the
splines are lined up.

Gary Derian

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ivan Demkovitch
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 11:28 PM
To: John Grills
Cc: BMW UUC Digest
Subject: Re: [UUC] 97 540 6-spd trans output seal, SHIMMY, Driveshaft

Got socket. Well. It's not 30mm. It's 36. So, back to store. At least I have
nice Hazet tool now :)

Have few more questions to everybody.

1. I have vibration that doesn' seem to be wheel related. Some under load.
1a. I also have metallic sounded clunk on slow take off and when load/unload
drivetrain by letting gas off.
2. I have 2 sets of wheels, vibration repeats with both sets. Around 75mph
3. I have overhauled suspension and bushings, everything was fine.
4. I have new motor mounts. By looking at tranny mounts - they look good but
I didn' take it off yet.

I thought it's driveshaft related. Now that I have driveshaft off I see that
universal joint is good, central support bearing good. Rubber seem to be
intact and bearing is good. Flex disc as new.  I got new one so will replace
it anyway.

Now that I have a leak I decided to address those issues. It looks like
shift selector seal leaking and output seal might be OK. But it's all soaked
there and I'm going to replace output seal anyway.

There is noticeable play in output flange. In ETK I see PN 1
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DE53&mospid=47588&btnr=23_0220&hg=
23&fg=15

It seems that I can get flange out with a puller (just like were suggested).
How do I put it back? There is special tool listed in bentley to press this
on. How I can DIY? I would do same like I did with flage on motor by heating
it in oven and just slipping over, but bentley tells to cover in oil.


Wonder if that repair kit will address this play? Anybody have any knowledge
on this?

Also, what could be the issue for #1a?

Car has 172k miles.

Thanks
Ivan





----- Original Message ----
From: John Grills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Ivan Demkovitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: BMW UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, April 8, 2007 7:05:25 AM
Subject: Re: [UUC] 97 540 6-spd transmission output seal leaking


It's not a shim, but a lock-plate (washer), again, similar to the  
axle-stub/shaft on a wheel.

I ordered the socket from Maryland Metrics (google them!). http:// 
mdmetric.com/

I believe you can also order one from Steve at the Ultimate Garage  
http://www.ultimategarage.com/Parts/bmwtools.html

In my older cars (e30s) I use Redline MTL. For your car, to my  
knowledge Mobil 1 ATF is just fine. I like Redline products, but they  
are harder to come by...

r/jpg
On Apr 7, 2007, at 3:06 PM, Ivan Demkovitch wrote:

> Any advise on where to buy this piece of art? I like nice tools :)
>
> BTW. There is shims under flange. Did you just reuse old ones?
>
> What about oil? Sticker on my tranny said to use ATF. I was using  
> Mobl1 ATF but it's time to replace oil anyways.
> What's good?
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: John Grills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Ivan Demkovitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: BMW UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2007 1:55:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [UUC] 97 540 6-spd transmission output seal leaking
>
>
> I had no play in mine, so I can't answer that. Could have just been
> loose...it's a splined flange and it needs to be torqued down there
> pretty good 1st up to 175, then backed off and reset at 170 ft lbs.
>
> BTW the Hazet Socket is P/N 900TZ and it really IS a work of art...so
> less pedestrian than the ground-down pep boys solution!
>
> On Apr 7, 2007, at 2:46 PM, Ivan Demkovitch wrote:
>
>> John,
>>
>> Thanks! Not bad at all then. Did this kit also cured play in output
>> flange?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Ivan
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: John Grills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: Ivan Demkovitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; BMW UUC Digest
>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2007 1:27:41 PM
>> Subject: Re: [UUC] 97 540 6-spd transmission output seal leaking
>>
>>
>> You just need a puller to pop the flange off. You can use a steering
>> hub puller from pep boys.
>>
>> The "special" tool is a thin-walled 30mm socket for the retaining nut
>> (much like a wheel bearing nut).
>>
>> Hazet has a nice one for about $40 (Maryland Metric can get it for
>> you)...or, just go to pep boys, buy a regular 30mm impact socket and
>> grind it down....I just did this as a matter of fact...not really all
>> that much grinding. I ordered the lovely socket, but it ended up
>> taking 2 weeks to ship from da faderland don't cha know.
>>
>> cheers!
>>
>> John Grills
>> NCC-BMWCCA
>>
>>
>> On Apr 7, 2007, at 1:57 PM, Ivan Demkovitch wrote:
>>
>>> Looking at parts catalog there is PN 23211222770 that should
>>> address output flange.
>>>
>>> I have some play there also.. Bentley says there is special tools
>>> required. Did anybody replaced that seal?
>>>
>>> Is DIY-able or I really need special tools?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Ivan
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>> UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate
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> Short Shifter - accept no substitutes!
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