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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 215 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Alum'n car trailer FS -- Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 10:08:34 -0600 From: Bill Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Senior Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED], Uucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Alum'n car trailer FS Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Expensive aluminium car trailer ,,,sounds good http://nashville.craigslist.org/ctd/948301080.html Not mine , no affiliation etc Beepee -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 213 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E36 Temp profile -- Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 20:04:27 -0800 (PST) From: Tammer Farid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 Temp profile Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had to make a quick run with no fan at all on my E36 on a warm day. I hit traffic once and the aftermarket temp gauge (reading from the t-stat housing) showed ~240F before the stock gauge started to move right. Traffic cleared up and the temps quickly dropped back to the normal ~210F range. Stock gauge comes out of the blue at ~110F, and is straight up from ~120F to 240F as far as I can tell. To answer the other question, I've had a fan clutch fail such that there was no cooling at all (leading to the scenario I just described above). The symptom is temps rising at low speed and dropping when you have airflow. Sounds more like your thermostat is stuck open. -tammer --- Carlos Lopez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- On Wed, 12/3/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's the normal operating temp profile for your E36's? symptoms: On the E36M3, after 15min in stop and go at roughly 47 to 53C ambient You sure about degrees celcius? That's f*n hot! :-) Anyway after 15 minutes my stock temp gauge is pointing straight up. My coolant temp gauge shows 120-something+ degrees F. So pretty quickly the coolant gets warm however the oil takes longer. The stock temp gauge won't move even if my coolant is showing 210+ degrees on my aftermarket gauge. So that thing is nearly useless, it is a good indicator when something has gone horribly wrong with the cooling system though. Carlos 98 M3 Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 210 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Followup Re: Now I broke it (with a senior moment, strange no start condition] -- Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:12:37 -0500 From: Carey Probst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Followup Re: Now I broke it (with a senior moment, strange no start condition] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK, checked the engine compartment and found 4 potential test points, not 2 1 is a connection with red wires leading off with 13.2 volts 1 is a large wire heading to the starter with 13.2 volts Below the one with the red wires are 2 nuts holding a black plastic part over the wire coming from the trunk The top of these 2 has 9.x volts and the lower one has 6.x volts. What is this part and should there be any voltage on these nuts/studs? thanks for the help both for that given and in the future. Carey My guess would be that you blew the 50A fusible link in the trunk. The symptoms you describe match what my '87 325i did when mine corroded away. If I remember this right, the battery is in the trunk and has two feeds to the engine compartment. One is a 0 or 00 size cable that runs the starter and feeds the entire fuse box and the other is a 10ga or so wire that feeds the ECU/ignition directly. The large cable is not fused at all and the smaller cable has a 50A fuse in the trunk (about two feet from the battery, taped to the large cable). Both these cables end up on a terminal block on the firewall. If you check this terminal block you should have 12V on both terminals. If you don't, find out why. If you do, watch the voltage on the ECU feed while cranking. If it keeps dropping to less than 11 volts or so look for a high resistance somewhere in the line. -- Joe -- Joseph M. KrzeszewskiNetwork Operations and Security [EMAIL PROTECTED]Worcester Polytechnic Institute -- Carey Probst '99M3 Garage Queen '87 325is daily driver, track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed, stroked, suspended A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 200 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Diesels -- Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:21:09 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: Maverick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Diesels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, some of it is cost to reduce sulpher. I use off-road high-sulpher diesel in my tractor and it is not far behind the high-way stuff. Dave Ellsworth -Original Message- From: Vic Maslanka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 12, 2008 12:37 PM To: JS Nord [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Diesels Mostly the cost has risen due to the extra effort necessary to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), which is what is now at the highway pumps. Also, in some jurisdictions, taxes on diesel are higher than gasoline, supposedly reflecting the extra highway wear due to heavy trucks which almost exclusively use diesel fuel. There are also seasonal factors (number 2 heating oil is almost the same as highway diesel), but those have existed for a long time. Vic At 12:23 PM 11/12/2008, JS Nord wrote: Yeah. So what changed? -- From: Marco Romani [EMAIL PROTECTED] Remember when diesel was cheaper than regular? And a lot cheaper at that. Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 188 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Roundel Archives -- Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:42:44 + From: Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bmwuucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Roundel Archives Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I sent a message to Don on the E39 group asking for soft copy. Marc plante E36.3/4/5 Vienna, va --Original Message-- From: Jim Bassett Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bmwuucdigest ReplyTo: Bmwuucdigest Sent: Oct 30, 2008 5:59 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] Roundel Archives On Thu, October 30, 2008 2:33 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know where the magic beans are for getting a past article from the CCA site. Specifically I'm looking for Don's article in the April 19th, 2006 edition where he did a comparo on various Scan tools. No magic beans required - looks like the on-line archive only goes back to Jan 2007. Doesn't appear to require logging in to access the issues that are there. Also, why does it seem that no one answers the phone at National? Because you called after 5PM ET? I've had my phone calls answered when I've called during regular business hours. Shrug Jim Bassett Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.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 Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 184 : text Format Messages in this Issue: M54 preventative maintenance? -- Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:09:15 -0500 (CDT) From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: M54 preventative maintenance? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I must be a rotten husband, I take better care of my car than I do my wife's. I know what to PM on an E36/M52... do the same strategies apply to an X5/M54? Are the common failure points the same? Any thoughts would be appreciated... - Kevin Jay '96 328is, red/tan, 108K, usual HR/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 78K, bone stock -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 179 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: M3 Sunroof Unstuck -- Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:51:28 -0700 From: Craig Robson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: M3 Sunroof Unstuck Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tom: What model is it? My E46 had a problem where the guides for the sunroof cover would jam the motor up. I had to replace them a couple more times after that because the part of the sunroof (actually, it was part of the rail system) that moved the cover got bent the first time and would never go back. I had to carefully close the cover after that instead of slamming it. Craig Robson No more BMWs - Original Message - From: Tom Viers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 6:18 PM Subject: [UUC] M3 Sunroof Unstuck Got it! I took the motor out and it took two of us and some prying, but we managed to get the sunroof pulled about 3/4 of the way closed. It was really jammed tight in the open position. I don't think it was a position switch, just really tight, maybe needs some lubing. Once we got it in a position where it would move freely, I reinstalled the motor and closed it all the way. Then it was a matter of finding the fully closed position on the motor (with it pulled out) and then reinstalling it so it was synched with the sunroof position. The switch is now unplugged! I may go back and try to lube it to see if that helps, but I really don't want to get it stuck again!! What kind of lube, etc would anyone suggest? Thanks, Tom Viers Cape Girardeau, MO Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 172 : text Format Messages in this Issue: E36 - Power Steering -- Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2008 16:48:57 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 - Power Steering Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The power steering assist has become noticeably less assisting, particularly at slow speeds. I understand that this is a variable power assist and more help should occur at slower speeds. Indeed, this had always been the case prior to a recent power steering fluid and reservoir change, detailed below: After about 185,000, I decided to finally change the power steering fluid and the reservoir with built in filter. I used RedLine D4-ATF (Dexron III equiv.) During the fluid change, I removed the banjo fitting at the output hose of the power steering pump and moved the wheels lock to lock to flush out as much fluid as possible. When I was finished, I noticed a small metal cylinder, about an inch long with a passage through it, on the garage floor. It may be some restrictor, but I couldn't tell from where it came, either a hose or perhaps the p/s pump and pushed it out when I moved the wheels back and forth, or if in fact it even came from the steering. [Weeks before I opened the banjo fitting, I had emptied the reservoir several times and refilled the reservoir - that is when I first noticed the reduction in power assist.] Could the new fluid at this high mileage loosen some gunk that clogs the pump? Does that restrictor belong in the pump or either line from the reservoir? Any suggestions how to diagnose the problem? Thanks in advance, Bill Blumenthal 1996 328i 1985 325e 1974 Tii (now just a memory) -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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Shop in Raleigh for pre-purchase inspection
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 161 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: which transmission fluid? -- Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 11:01:30 -0400 From: Bailey Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, William Mitchell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: which transmission fluid? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bill, The 2004 325i has the GM A5S390R transmission, and, while GM says Dexron III/IV is the correct fill, I believe that BMW still specs Texaco ETL 8072 B. Bailey -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 160 : text Format Messages in this Issue: which transmission fluid? -- Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:26:04 -0500 From: Bill Mitchell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: which transmission fluid? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My daughter-in-law has an '04 325i, transmission is A5S360R/390R . I'm having trouble identifying if this is a ZF or a GM/France tranny. Which type fluid is called for it this one? Bill Mitchell -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 159 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Replacing engine main seals. Any tricks? -- Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:23:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Ivan Demkovitch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Replacing engine main seals. Any tricks? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Front and rear seals leaking in my 540. I replaced front seal about 12k miles ago and rear seal was replaced about 65k miles ago. I suspect that leakage due to the grooves that seals make in a shaft. What is a proper way to replace seal and make it last? Is there any advice on replacing front seal in M62 engine? Last time I replaced it while cover was off. Now I need to do it with cover installed. Thank you, Ivan -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 157 : text Format Messages in this Issue: How to connect seat airback connector back? -- Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:52:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Ivan Demkovitch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: How to connect seat airback connector back? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's in 2003 X5 Wonder if anybody knows what is proper procedure on connecting it? I was removing seat for my trip to pick up lathe (yeah!) and now I need to put seat back into car. I'm kind of hesitant if it's safe to do or I should disconnect battery? (which is PITA in X5) And of course light is illuminated and I will have to reset it.. Is there any non-special-tool way to do that? I sent email to enginuity support, but maybe somebody knows if that tool capable doing that? Thank you, Ivan -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 150 : text Format Messages in this Issue: misc body shop recommendation, Tampa Bay -- Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:32:31 -0500 (CDT) From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: misc body shop recommendation, Tampa Bay Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anybody recommend a good body shop in the greater Tampa Bay area (not something I need now, just being proactive). - Kevin Jay '96 328is, red/tan, 107K, usual HR/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 78K, bone stock -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 147 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E34, E32, E36 Door Panels -- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:56:32 -0400 From: M540 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E34, E32, E36 Door Panels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm becoming a huge fan of Gorilla Glue. It's a pain to work with since it has to be clamped firmly until it cures, but I've used it on E36 M3 door panels and old 911 leather and vinyl and despite the Florida sun's best efforts it hasn't budged. You've got to get your placement/alignment right before it dries, but once it does you're good to go. Kevin -- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:34:12 -0500 From: Paul Craven [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E34, E32, E36 Door Panels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] HI all, I know many of us have suffered from delaminating door panels. I just picked up a nice set of panels in the bay for my M5 and the rears are very nearly perfect. Anyone know any tricks to keeping them that way? I hate to see them just come apart again... Regards, Paul Craven 1991 M5 with multiple glue failures 2004 325iTm - still stuck 1973 2002tii - glue? -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 146 : text Format Messages in this Issue: E34, E32, E36 Door Panels -- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:34:12 -0500 From: Paul Craven [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E34, E32, E36 Door Panels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] HI all, I know many of us have suffered from delaminating door panels. I just picked up a nice set of panels in the bay for my M5 and the rears are very nearly perfect. Anyone know any tricks to keeping them that way? I hate to see them just come apart again... Regards, Paul Craven 1991 M5 with multiple glue failures 2004 325iTm - still stuck 1973 2002tii - glue? -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 140 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Race-car project ? -- Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:03:44 -0400 From: Matt Bader [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bill Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Uucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Race-car project ? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also, no speaky da English very well. Matt Bader Bill Proud wrote: cheap1995 E36 318 . Not mine , no affiliation . You gonna need a tow truck http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/760463697.html Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 131 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E38 Rear Door Window Screens -- Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:32:31 -0700 From: Dave-in-Spokane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jchasd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E38 Rear Door Window Screens Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] jchasd wrote: There are two window screens each for the two rear doors. The operable windows have screens that roll up from the bottoms, while the quarter windows have screens that roll from the sides (from the divider between the operable window and quarter window). These smaller side rolling screens have no more spring in them and no longer retract. Bentley doesn't address the proper disassembly and repair of these. Is there another source of this info? Thanks for any help Chas '83 633CSi '85 528e '01 740i Sport '03 525i If you poke around on-line there are quite a few how-to's for this problem such as: http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/23326 http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e38/4845111-1.html I have repaired one and bought one on ebay. -- Dave in Spokane -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 126 : text Format Messages in this Issue: E30 M3 Steering Rack rebuilder ZF -- Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:37:17 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], BMWUUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E30 M3 Steering Rack rebuilder ZF Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In hot weather, lots of tasks, suddenly I need my M3 rack resealed. Anyone have a favorite supplier? I could probably get a kit and do it myself, but my do it myself list has grown so large . . . Thanks In Advance, Ed -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 106 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E53 throttle delay when mashing -- Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 14:29:31 -0700 From: Craig Robson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E53 throttle delay when mashing Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kick down? Maybe the transmission is taking longer to get into low gear... Craig Robson BMWless at the moment - Original Message - From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] E53 throttle delay when mashing Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote: I think some will call 'bullshit,' but on my E46, until fairly recently, putting Shell gas in would make the throttle response REALLY bad, sounding the same as what's described below. It would quit doing this as soon as I used up the Shell and put in 76/Chevron/Mobil. When I got my E24, I tried the same experiment (granted the two injection and throttle systems are only related by the fact they control air/fuel and have Bosch parts inside), and it doesn't care one bit. So if you've been using the same gas in it all the time, change to something else. I'd think that any actual problems with sensors, injectors, etc. with these newer cars will throw codes and light the MIL. Wife reports (and I have to agree) an increased delay when mashing the throttle on her '02 3.0 X5. It's OK driving around town... but floor it, and you wait. And wait. And wait. And wait. For what seems like forever... probably about a second, maybe a tad more... before *anything* happens. Where do I look, here? Throttle position sensor at the pedal? Whatever stepper motor actuates the throttle at the t-body (I've never looked closely at how this works)? Any other suggestions? - Kevin Jay '96 328is, red/tan, 106K, usual HR/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 79K, bone stock, wishing for cable throttle linkage Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.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 -- Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Computing Support Administrative Computing Services University of California, Irvine Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 97 : text Format Messages in this Issue: CARFAX ANYONE -- Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 05:58:19 -0500 From: Jenny Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: CARFAX ANYONE Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone out there with an open Carfax that can check this VIN?? WBAAF9315MEE66186 1991 318iS Jenny Morgan -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 80 : text Format Messages in this Issue: WTB: wheel center cap -- Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:22:36 -0400 From: Stan Jackson Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: WTB: wheel center cap Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am looking to buy 1 or more wheel center caps. Since nobody may have an original, I may also be interested in buying 1 or more that are similar to these specs: Black, cone shaped Weds wheel cap. 2 11/16 diameter snaps into wheel face. 2 13/16 diameter at the wheel face. 1 3/4 in diameter on the end. weds in red on the end. Thanks, Stan -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 62 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Pads, pads, pads -- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:02:51 -0700 From: Steve Albrecht [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Pads, pads, pads Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mark wrote If you're a beginning track driver, the stock pads are fine. Once you're a high-C/low-B (in BMW CCA-speak), you're in need of something a bit more aggressive. Learning to brake correctly helps, but it just forestalls the day a bit ... I agree with Mark completely. I was on stock pads until I moved into the 'B' run group and found myself lagging a bit compared to others in the group. FWIW, I initially put R4 pads on all four wheels. Then one time I tried leaving the stock pads on the rear, and there was no noticeable difference. I guess that just points out how extensive the weight transfer to the front is when braking between the #2 and #1 markers. Also on the money is Mark's mention of learning how to brake correctly, and this is also an extremely big deal. I attended a dinner a while back with the entire PTG cadre of drivers in attendance, and one of the biggest topics of conversation was proper braking. Hans Stuck said that learning how to brake (and more specifically, how to get off the brakes) was the most important aspect of racecraft. Bill Auberlin and Boris Said both said that they learned how to brake from Hans. Using Hans' techniques allowed me to use the same set of Porterfields and PowerSlot rotors for five seasons of at least a dozen track days per season. This is in my 4000 pound 540 folks. This all supports the premise that the driver skill level is far more important than the machinery. Attend track schools and autocross events in your box stock car for a while before you start throwing money at upgrade parts. Your money will go a lot further adding skills to your personal toolbox. Then when your instructors tell you that you are 'out of car', (and they will do that) it's time to do things like suspension, R compound tires, and brakes. Do one mod at a time, and learn how to drive with that upgrade. Then add another upgrade. It's a lot of fun learning how to drive a 'new' car all over again. Afterall, this is the entire point isn't it? To have fun. Cheers Steve Albrecht -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 57 : text Format Messages in this Issue: GM 4L30E Transmission Guru? -- Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:58:33 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com (UUC Digest) Subject: GM 4L30E Transmission Guru? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We've got a '93 525iA with (someone correct me if I'm wrong) a GM 4L30E transmission. It does not perform as expected (yeah, they all do that). Is there someone who is considered the expert or guru on this transmission? Rather than waste bandwidth here (yeah, I know this is a departure for me), I'd like to direct my questions to someone who really knows these POS slushboxes. TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 56 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E53 X5 tires? -- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:33:01 -0400 From: Bill Graves [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E53 X5 tires? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My wife's 2002 3.0 X5 has Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza's that we've been happy with. Seem to have good life and hold well in the rain. (235/65/17) Currently $142 at Tire Rack. They come out ahead on most customer review points over the MXV4 Plus's. Just a data point, but I hope it helps. - Bill -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 49 : text Format Messages in this Issue: FS or FT E36 Front Koni DA struts w/stock spring perch -- Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:46:10 -0800 (GMT-08:00) From: Kirk Lachman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: E36M3 List [EMAIL PROTECTED], BMW UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS or FT E36 Front Koni DA struts w/stock spring perch Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am looking to sell or trade my front Koni double adjustable struts (w/proper M3 sway bar link attachment) -- for trade I'm looking for true coilovers (double adjustable only, please). Struts were rebuilt last season so they have about 6 track events on them (will go up by one more this weekend). These were uber rare at one point. Not sure if anyone runs stock class autocross or just wants to go back to a more kidney saving spring rate (like HR sport springs). These would be your ticket to having flexibility to run autocross, track, and drive on the street. Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M2.8 #21 JP -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 30 : text Format Messages in this Issue: FS or Rent: E38/E39 Differential Bushing Tool -- Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:19:53 -0600 From: Eric Giles [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS or Rent: E38/E39 Differential Bushing Tool Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the special tool from www.technictool.com that allows you to replace the differential bushings on the E38 and E39 while the subframe is on the car. You will have to remove the exhaust and differential to perform this procedure, but the tools make the actual bushing removal and installation VERY easy! This tool has been used once to remove and install all three differential bushings on an E39 M5. Technic Tool's price for this tool is $450 plus shipping-which I know is expensive, but once you actually see the quality of the pieces you will understand why it costs what it does. I will sell the tool for $350 plus shipping, or I am willing to rent it out for a maximum of one week per rental. The rental costs are $90 for the actual rental, plus a mandatory deposit of $350 that will be fully refunded once the tool is returned to me after the maximum one week of use and is in the same condition as how it was sent to the renter. Any pieces that are missing or broken will be will be paid for out of the deposit with the remainder refunded. All shipping charges to you and back to me are to be paid person renting the tool. If you have any questions please e-mail me! Thanks- Eric Giles -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 23 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Ohio is to Blame! was E46 Auto Trans Shifter Issue -- Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:49:12 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Ohio is to Blame! was E46 Auto Trans Shifter Issue Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Two bit solution! Bought replacement shifter tower, used TIS subscription that Brett Anderson suggested for another issue, and dismantled console in her car. Jammed in her shifter mechanism was a 2002 Ohio commemorative quarter! Removed quarter, adjusted interlock cable using TIS instructions and all is well. Quarter had migrated from ashtray area. Will return new part on Tuesday. Ed Ed MacVaugh wrote: My law partner has a 2001 E46 325i Sedan with auto trans. Shifter has started not allowing her to remove her ignition key from the steering column. After some fiddling with the shifter pressing the lever upward into Park and then from side to side, the key eventually releases. Today the key did not release. It appears that the shifter is sold as simply one part. Is this mechanism part of that one part or is it elsewhere in the parts catalog? Thanks, Ed -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 644 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Motor Books of the 60's chasing my youth -- Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:34:32 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMWUUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Motor Books of the 60's chasing my youth Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Folks, As I pause and reflect on the passing of yet another year, I once again try to snatch from my mind's cobwebs yet another marker of my youth. I had thought long and hard on the recreational books of my formative times and have looked to obtain four or so of the more memorable car books of my youth. I have located T-Model Tommy and the Red Car books. I am still seeking and need some help regarding titles and authors of: 1) A book in which an over-the-road trucker buys a Morgan and races it, losing a fender in a shunt and getting the help of another trucker who helps him get the replacement fender in time to compete. Character's name was an unpronounceable Eastern European name until his family had it translated to Fletcher as the original name described someone who puts feathers on arrows. 2) A young kid who wants to make his life personalizing cars for show and competition and nearly achieves success with a creation in pink with copper trim until a tragic accident leaves him in the river with his girlfriend as he dies. 3) A similar book (or maybe the same book) in which the prominent car is a car with a thin sheet metal top that retracts into the trunk but fails to protect the heroine's head in a crash due to its flimsy construction. Think the 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner. 4) Book or books of a similar era in which the main character is involved in racing closed wheel purpose built race cars (my mind says McLarens and Porsches ) in which the main character races with near empty fuel tank while he himself is fuel soaked. Others from that era that I might not recall? Anyone? Thanks muchly, Ed Electroshock can be a wonderful thing. I recommend it. Don U Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UUCGarage/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UUCGarage/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.11/1201 - Release Date: 12/28/2007 11:51 AM -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 619 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Clutch slave -- Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:40:53 -0500 From: Chris Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Clutch slave Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've got a '95 or so M3 trans that I just put in my '94 E36. I also got a new E36 M3 clutch slave to go with it. Problem is, the clutch slave doesn't fill up the hole in the trans housing - there's a decent gap left over. Any ideas what the issue could be? Was there an early clutch slave that I need or something like that? Thanks. Chris B. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 604 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E30 Timing Belt -- Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:53:23 -0400 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E30 Timing Belt Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The VW Quantum had an interference engine also. Gary Derian I guess we are talking Quantum physics here, because this was an interference engine ... Stan If the particular VW engine was of an interference design, where the valves work in the same space in which the piston travels, the engine cannot turn over with no belt without valve damage. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 576 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Euro VIN's -- Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:58:54 -0400 From: Stan Jackson Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Euro VIN's Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone know of a way to obtain vehicle history (and factory information wouldn't hurt) on a European VIN BMW? French, to be specific. Is there some sort of European or French Car Fax that I could access? Anyone have a contact in Germany, Europe, or France that could do a BMW dealer lookup in their system? I assume the Canadian system is tied to the US system not to the European system? Thanks for any ideas. US Car Fax (done) and US dealer lookup (no listing) are not enough. Stan -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 548 : text Format Messages in this Issue: 95 vs 96-9 E36 //M3 control arms and bushings -- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:00:02 -0700 From: bbarry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [uucdigest] bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, bmw digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 95 vs 96-9 E36 //M3 control arms and bushings Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Been ordering up a bunch of 135k mile items to replace, and there are different front control arms listed for 95 vs 96-9 //M3. Also on another parts site, it states that the centered bushing only should be used with the 96-9 arms. What is different between the two arms? I'm already switching to adjustable upper strut mounts, so what is the best setup? 95 arms w/ offset bushings or 96-9 arms with centered? tia, Barry -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 526 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Today's milestones -- Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:39:48 -0400 From: Kathy Lyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMWUUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Today's milestones Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] $21,000 raised for Komen For The Cure - with 5 weeks left to reach my goal! 400 miles walked since April 30th. Thanks for your support! Kathy Help me support the fight against breast cancer. http://www.the3day.org/cleveland07/kathylyle -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 525 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E34 90 525iA - WTB fr brake -- Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:20:54 -0700 (PDT) From: roland beaudette [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E34 90 525iA - WTB fr brake Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All, Just wanted to let everyone know a fellow lister came through with a good deal. Hopefully the wife can have back the minivan soon... Cheers, Roland Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 518 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Need an E30 iC interior part -- Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:53:52 -0400 From: RAGS 535 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Need an E30 iC interior part Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett; Have you tried The Autowerks,a BMW only salvage yard near me(S.Fla.) that keeps older parts? Try 954-467-1491. If not,there are a few other BMW sites I still remember and keep numbers on from when I was actively selling used BMWs. P.S.; your name came up when I was talking to C.R. the other day. Take care, Bob Gilbert/rabmw/rags535/2002 Sales Inc.(now gone) BMWCCA# 5217 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] Need an E30 iC interior part Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:52:58 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Originating-IP: [98.17.5.226] Received: from host.bard.net ([208.186.130.196]) by bay0-mc6-f21.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.2668); Mon, 2 Jul 2007 13:55:23 -0700 Received: from uucdigest.com (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1])by host.bard.net (8.12.10/8.12.11) with SMTP id l62KstDd017445;Mon, 2 Jul 2007 13:54:56 -0700 Received: from mail1.koalamotorsport.com (mail.getinfo.net [216.144.2.21])by host.bard.net (8.12.10/8.12.11) with ESMTP id l62Ks1Dd017271for bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com; Mon, 2 Jul 2007 13:54:22 -0700 Received: from [98.17.5.226] by mail1.koalamotorsport.com (GMS 11.02.3396/NT8427.00.b53810d4) with ESMTP id pfagmgaa for bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com; Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:53:56 -0400 X-Message-Info: LsUYwwHHNt1Zr+JD+1qe2kKARtTBKGtgGpFM2lA2UzaOeu0tbhSlyejMc5zEumz9 User-Agent: Thunderbird 1.5.0.12 (Windows/20070509) X-AuthenticatedSender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: bulk Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-OriginalArrivalTime: 02 Jul 2007 20:55:23.0869 (UTC) FILETIME=[4F64C8D0:01C7BCEB] Hey guys. I need the two rear side speaker covers that are on the interior side panels of an E30 convertible. Need black. Leather or vinyl is fine. Figured I'd check here and see if anyone wants to make a few bucks, before ordering new. Thanks Brett Anderson Help support the fight against breast cancer. http://www.the3day.org/cleveland07/kathylyle KMS-Koala Motorsport www.bmwdiffs.com (440) 564 7574 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty, OH 44072 (Near Cleveland) Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 505 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Tire pressure? Check. Oil level? Check. Lug bolts? -- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:19:04 -0400 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Tire pressure? Check. Oil level? Check. Lug bolts? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is why reliance on torque only is a bad thing. Torque, bolt turns, torque vs. angle and other things are very important to establish a proper clamp load. The lug should turn the appropriate number of turns, then torque vs angle curve should be very steep. Any bolt that mushes into torque indicates a suspicious joint. Gary [does not use a torque wrench on wheel lugs] Derian The speculation from people that were actually there is wrong size/thread lug nuts which appeared to be tight ... well, at least for 5 seconds or so http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/248698.aspx Rex -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 492 : text Format Messages in this Issue: E36 Fan resistor pack -- Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 10:38:05 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 Fan resistor pack Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gents and occasional ladies, On the replacment of the HVAC resistor pack, do I need to remove the whole lower dash center section to gain access to the area holding the resistor pack? I recall on my son's car there was just a small panel to remove under the dash. But the E36 M3 coupe seems to have a continuous piece. This is a '99 M3. Thanks all, -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. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 490 : text Format Messages in this Issue: e39 winter wheels/tires combo for sale -- Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 14:23:41 -0700 From: John Bolhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: e39 winter wheels/tires combo for sale Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.bolhuijo.com/gallery/528?page=2 The ol' 528 won't be spending another winter on the roads in its current form. So buy my winter wheel/tire package from me! Borbet type B wheels - 15, 18mm offset for e39 and ?? Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 winter tires, about 2 winters / 3500 miles on them. (great winter tires BTW) Still straight, clean, balanced, etc. This set of 4 is $800 from tirerack.com Offer me $500 and I'll drive them to your house and mount them for you. (offer good within the lower peninsula of Michigan (and maybe northern Indiana, or even Chicagoland) -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 484 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E36 Plugs -- Date: Sat, 19 May 2007 08:21:17 -0500 (CDT) From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 Plugs Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My stock M52 occasionally pings under heavy acceleration (not just WOT). I run BKR6EQUP (have used them for many years, but the set installed currently is new). Florida gas. Should I be using a cooler plug? Anybody got a suggestion? - k --- original message --- From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 Plugs I've witnessed M54s with just Shark programming ping on stock plugs (the same NGKs), albeit on California gas. And S54s come standard with NGK 8-range plugs (DCPR8EKP), so I would think a cooler plug would be warranted, though the best bet would probably be actually reading the plugs to see what it needs. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 415 : text Format Messages in this Issue: E34 touring owner in Eastern US -- Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2007 13:39:33 -0500 From: Gregory Bradbury [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E34 touring owner in Eastern US Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Trying to find the email address of an E34 touring owner who gave me some good advice, and the part number for the front license plate bumper cover. Can no longer find his details and searching the archives hasn't come up with this either. Might he drop me a line off digest? Gregory in Georgia -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 322 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Misc e36 parts for sales. -- Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:27:36 -0800 (PST) From: wji [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Misc e36 parts for sales. Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Misc e36 parts for sales. I'm cleaning out my garage after the sale of my 325i. Still have a few items sitting around. I am selling everything as a group, I want it gone!$80 takes everything. Prefer local pick up (SF bay area) - UUC motorworks rob knob. - UUC motorworks delrin shifter bushings. - Stock e36 shift lever. - Brake pad wear sensor. - Fuel filter for 328. I was sent the wrong one! - CD changer. No mounting brackets. I cannot vouch for it working. It worked in my car, but enjoyed not ejecting CD's. - Mcgrad (sp?) wheel locks. - foliatec brake caliper paint. Black. new in box. Drop me a line if you want pictures. -Bill Isaacson Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 302 : text Format Messages in this Issue: FS?: E21 Recaro Seats -- Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 18:35:15 -0500 From: Stan Jackson Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS?: E21 Recaro Seats Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I kind of doubt these are worth the effort of selling. But just in case there is someone out there that really wants them, I figured I'd throw out the info. I've got a real BMW Recaro passenger seat in black vinyl from a 1983 320iS. The driver's seat is broken, but if these are rare and desirable, it could probably be repaired. They'll stay in the car and go to the crusher sometime soon. Again, I'm only offering these on the off chance that they are rare and desirable. Stan NH -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 292 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: misc oil in coolant, no coolant in oil -- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:52:28 -0400 From: Neil Maller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: misc oil in coolant, no coolant in oil Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 10/20/06 9:20 PM, Maverick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to throw the proverbial wrench in the works, but there is a way that a bad head gasket can force oil into the coolant. When my M3 head gasket went bad the first sign was noticeable coolant in the oil and only a slight oil slick on the surface of the coolant. Also, a leak down test can show more than a compression test. If when you pressurize the cylinder you get any bubbles in the coolant or hear air escaping through the oil fill, you can get a good sign of a problem. Unfortunately a head gasket issue on these engines sometimes only shows up when the engine very hot, such as during track use, and not during compression/leakdown tests in the garage. on 10/20/06 9:20 PM, Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So does collective the wisdom of the list say I'm looking at a head gasket? Probably, if only because it's a known issue with our engines, and especially if the car has ever overheated in the past. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini- Cooper S with LSD -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 281 : text Format Messages in this Issue: FS Misc. parts -- Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2006 14:36:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS Misc. parts Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Group, I have been cleaning the garage and have several different items for sale. If you don't like the price of something just shoot me an offer. All prices are plus shipping from 47274. Pictures are available. E28- center dash vent to convert non-functional piece on the later E28's to a functional vent - $5 OBC blanking trim replaces entire OBC and switch frame with a blanked off piece, cool and hard to find - $10 E30- new BMW 20mm front swaybar bushings - $15 used BMW cloth rear window cover cover for convertibles, great shape with all straps intact, hard to find - $30 new BMW center bearing for early six cylinder cars p/n 26 12 1 225 152 - $45 PBR ultimate front pads used for 25 miles - $30 Textar (OE) rear pads used for 25 miles - $25 old school sunroof deflector in great shape with no hardware, replace your broken piece - $5 used 3.64 open differential with 45k miles, removed from a Euro 325i, no leaks, etc. - $200 E36- used 1995 M3 springs - $50 used 1995 M3 upper strut bearings - $40 PBR metal master front pads used for 10k miles, lots of pad left - $20 Email direct with any questions. Matt Weimer __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 272 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: e90 330i impressions misc. ramblings -- Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:57:45 -0400 From: Neil Maller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: e90 330i impressions misc. ramblings Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 9/27/06 10:20 AM, Jason Kay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What happened to the great BMW steering? (Electronic assist, unfortunately) See: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=VB33mospid=48523hg=32fg=10 and http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=VB33mospid=48523hg=32fg=15 according to which the E90 has a conventional belt driven pump and hydraulic power steering rack. The Active Steering option, which strikes me as yet another BMW solution to a problem nobody was having - iDrive anyone? - does have an electronic control unit. BTW, I see nothing wrong with electronic assist. It's not what you do, it's how you do it. In that context my Mini Cooper S has a mixed system: the pump is electrically driven (but not electronically controlled) and the rack is a conventional hydraulic unit. No lack of steering feel or response there. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini- Cooper S with LSD -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 258 : text Format Messages in this Issue: REE34 education -- Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:23:13 -0700 From: Harvey Chao [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: REE34 education Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks to all that provided their insight. Looks like the best advice on the tranny is : if it ain't broke (at this time) don't fix it. It works well when we test drove the car, and as my daughter is buying the car on a loan from the bank of mom and dad and in no financial position to repair a tranny, the lowest risk approach seems to leave well enough alone - hopefully it will last long enough for her to gain some financial traction and reserves. She's a single mom struggling to make ends meet on a low income job and this car seems a better long term choice at $5K, as a 77K mile 2000 year Neon at the same price. Plus I seem, over the years starting about 1986, to have brought my #2 son, my wife, and now #1 daughter over to BMWs! Converting the family, one member and one car at a time (?) Harvey -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 252 : text Format Messages in this Issue: [Fwd: Love it!] -- Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2006 19:34:42 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: uuc Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [Fwd: Love it!] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is true -- http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/wichman.asp Professor Wichman E-mail Claim: A Michigan professor sent an e-mail telling Muslim students to leave the country Status: True. Professor Wichman E-mail Hooray for Michigan State University (The Spartans) and Professor Wichman! Well, what do we have here. Looks like a small case of some people being able to dish it out, but not take it. Let's start at the top. The story begins at Michigan State University with a mechanical engineering professor named Indrek Wichman. Wichman sent an e-mail to the Muslim Student's Association. The e-mail was in response to the students' protest of the Danish cartoons that portrayed the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist. The group had complained the cartoons were hate speech. --- Enter Professor Wichman. In his e-mail, he said the following: Dear Moslem Association: As a professor of Mechanical Engineering here at MSU I intend to protest your protest. I am offended not by cartoons, but by more mundane things like beheadings of civilians, cowardly attacks on public buildings, suicide murders, murders of Catholic priests (the latest in Turkey!), burnings of Christian churches, the continued persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt, the imposition of Sharia law on non-Muslims, the rapes of Scandinavian girls and women (called whores in your culture), the murder of film directors in Holland, and the rioting and looting in Paris, France. This is what offends me, a soft-spoken person and academic, and many, many, many of my colleagues. I counsel you dissatisfied, aggressive, brutal, and uncivilized slave-trading Moslems to be very aware of this as you proceed with your infantile protests. If you do not like the values of the West -- see the 1st Amendment -- you are free to leave. I hope for God's sake that most of you choose that option. Please return to your ancestral homelands and build them up yourselves instead of troubling Americans. Cordially, I. S. Wichman Professor of Mechanical Engineering --- As you can imagine, the Muslim group at the university didn't like this too well. They're demanding that Wichman be reprimanded and mandatory diversity training for faculty and a seminar on hate and discrimination for freshman. Now the Michigan chapter of CAIR has jumped into the fray. CAIR, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, apparently doesn't believe that the good professor had the right to express his opinion. For its part, the university is standing its ground. They say the e-mail was private, and they don't intend to publicly condemn his remarks. That will probably change. Wichman says he never intended the e-mail to be made public and wouldn't have used the same strong language if he'd known it was going to get out. How's the left going to handle this one? If you're in favor of the freedom of speech, as in the case of Ward Churchill, will the same protections be demanded for Indrek Wichman? I doubt it. Send this to your friends, and ask them to do the same. Tell them to keep passing it around until the whole country gets it. We are in a war. This political correctness stuff is getting old. ___ Bubbas mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/bubbas -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 139 : text Format Messages in this Issue: For Sale: 2001 BMW M5 -- Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 23:07:10 -0400 From: Stan Jackson Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: For Sale: 2001 BMW M5 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The relative of a friend is selling their 2001 BMW M5 here in NH. Let me know if you are interested and I can put you in touch for more details. Stan === My brother in law is selling his 2001 BMW M5 if you know anyone that is interested. It's listed online (I forget where but can get it for you). It has 26,000 miles, never driven in rain or snow, kept in heated garage under a cover and is mint condition. He's asking 45K. Amanda === -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 110 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Differential for E46 M3 -- Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 22:18:30 -0500 From: Bailey Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Differential for E46 M3 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the help Brett! Bailey Taylor 1995 318ti Club Sport 2004 X3 2.5 1999 Wrangler Sahara Light Campaign Assault Vehicle 1996 Triumph Speed Triple -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 104 : text Format Messages in this Issue: ADMIN: Server Migration -- Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:21:04 -0500 From: BMW UUC Admin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: ADMIN: Server Migration Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All, Last night we migrated to a much larger (multi-processor) server. This may have caused a few hiccups in digest delivery, but I think we have it 99% worked out. If you have any problems, don't hesitate to email me. Regards, -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 12 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Questions on Tourings (wagons) -- Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2005 11:50:06 -0500 From: Neil Maller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Questions on Tourings (wagons) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 12/24/05 6:20 PM, Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, the E39 isn't even much of a wagon Guess that depends on how much one thinks is much. We bought a 2003 525iTa about a year ago, and one of the first things that impressed me about its cargo carrying capacity was going to pick up a pair of Recaros I'd bought for the M3. In their huge original cartons they fit nicely in the back of the 525iT (rear seats folded down) with plenty of space to spare. Also makes an excellent track tire hauler! I've been agreeably surprised with the performance, considering what I'm normally used to driving (E36 M3 and Mini Cooper S). Originally I'd wanted to buy a friend's 540iTa/Sport Package, which of course is a real Q-car and a blast to drive. I thought the 525 with an autobox would be a dog, but not so at all. Sure, the car is no rocket, but the 5-speed auto is very responsive; I never even bother use the Steptronic functions. The M54 engine has more torque than it ought to for the displacement and is happy to rev when needed. The end result is that it's easy to keep up with, away from or ahead of traffic, depending on your mood. The E39 is a distinct step up from the E46 both in terms of interior space, especially width, and build quality. Really nice car for highway trips. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini- Cooper S with LSD! -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 1 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Return of the UUC Digest -- Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:25:00 -0800 (PST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Return of the UUC Digest Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All, I appreciate your patience over the last couple of days. We experienced a worst case catastropic system failure, and had to rebuild from the ground up. The system should be working correctly again. Regards, Mike Donohue System Administrator UUCDIGEST.COM -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 836 : text Format Messages in this Issue: FS Nice 323iT on Ebay -- Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 15:06:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott MacDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS Nice 323iT on Ebay Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29296-2357-0?uid=12228386site=0ver=LCA080805item=4582282135lk=URL Good looking car. Scott MacDonald -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 1 : Issue 69 : text Format Messages in this Issue: E36 M3 Air Pump. Was: introduction and question -- Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 18:32:10 -0800 (PST) From: Neil Deshpande [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 M3 Air Pump. Was: introduction and question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kris: Yes, just an emissions thing. Easy to fix. 30-min job. About $200-250 for the pump. It is in the right (pass side) rear of the engine bay. You'll know it when you see it. Be careful you don't destroy the grommets that hold it to and isolate it from the chassis as they are $20+ each! Neil Deshpande *** kristopher olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ok-the question is regarding a check engine light that says secondary air system- low flow. I'm told this means the air pump and some sort of valve need to be replaced. How hard is this to fix and does it need to be fixed? Isn't this just an emissions thing? -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(1 messages) **
