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#1. Re: [E36M3] VANOS replacement cost? - from Sean Hester
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 14:47:25 PST From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] VANOS replacement cost? >i was just presented a bill for $1950 for a VANOS replacement. (btw, the >problem began when the shop replaced the primary tensioner with the one >from >the V8/V12, telling me the part had been superceded.) is this reasonable? >i feel i have a case here, but if they refuse to budge i want to make sure >they're not _really_ screwing me since i can swallow VANOS failure at 37K >miles if itry real hard. i know ALOT about vanos replacement. ;-P the part costs about $350 and the labor is a couple hours. it's pretty easy to put it on. it's all up front, you don't need to take the top of the engine off. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.
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#2. WTB Amsoil? - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 17:59:04 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: WTB Amsoil? Can anyone direct me to a good place to purchase Amsoil oil for the least amount of dollars (mail order or retail?). I would like to pick up some of their 2 cycle oil along with some motor oil (might as well give it a try). I vaguely recall someone in the past advising as to a good place to buy via mail-order cheap. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Rich
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: JTD RSM - IWITFG (installing while intoxicated, thus forgetting [a] gasket] - from George M. Kofman
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 17:06:35 -0600 From: "George M. Kofman" <sdg2@execpc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: JTD RSM - IWITFG (installing while intoxicated, thus forgetting [a] gasket] Chester; > > PS I am obviously the slowest wrench on this list. I think I will start > > drinking in hopes it will improve my efficiency. > > I was able to: > - Remove my JL Audio stealthboxes > - Remove my a/d/s/ 8 channel amp > - Peel back the carpeting > - Swap out the RSMs without a floor jack or ramps or jack stands (basically as > if you go to a parking lot, see your car, slide underneath, and start working) I cannot slide under my car unless it's raised. Or at least not that far. > - Reinstall the amp > - Reinstall the stealthboxes > > all this in about 1.5 hours ;) The RSM part is definitely not the hard part in > the installation procedure. > > Chester You forgot to mention the beverage of choice for said job :-) BTW, did you know that you could easily pick up an extra 1-2 HP by dumping the HIFI system ? GMK '97 MMM/4
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#4. Clutch Pedal Mod - from Monty Baugh
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 17:10:00 -0600 From: Monty Baugh <mbaugh@telecom-management.com> Subject: Clutch Pedal Mod Ron, or someone who knows, please send me the ordering info. for the Ron Stygar improved clutch pedal. MBaugh
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#5. Salad Tongs On-Car Replacement - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 15:31:36 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Salad Tongs On-Car Replacement Hi All. I was just wondering if it's possible to replace the passenger's side "salad tongs" (the lower link in the rear suspension) while the car is on a drive-on lift. I.e. will the wheel tend to spring out / will the whole thing collapse once the tong is unbolted, or will the tire's friction keep it in place? Obviuously I'll put a stand there to catch the car if things get ugly ... I ask because by replacing the link in this manner, if nothing moves, then I don't need to re-align the rear ... Just wondering. -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#6. RE: [E36M3] re: FW: incident at Thunderhill - from MDadgar@handspring.com
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 15:50:29 -0800 From: MDadgar@handspring.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] re: FW: incident at Thunderhill George asked: > Two questions: was there a roll bar/cage in the car ? if not, > was Ali using a harness or an OEM seatbelt arrangement ? There was no roll bar in the car. It had Recaro seats with very low custom mounts and 4-point belts. (Ali has since sworn his next car will have at least a roll bar) The car rolled 5-6 times and the roof only came down an inch or two. I was EXTREMELY impressed at how well the car absorbed the damage to protect the driver. The shell is completely destroyed but the passenger compartment is mostly intact. - Mark '95 M3 '97 528i 5-spd '88 M3, Hennarot ---- Mark Dadgar - Product Manager, Peripherals (650) 230-5037 voice - (650) 230-2100 fax mdadgar@handspring.com - Handspring, Inc. Check out Visor at www.handspring.com!
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Mods - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 15:57:16 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@pluris.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Mods If you get them adjusted properly, the stock mirrors are perfect. I am 5'11'' and the mirrors work great. Bora Daniel Smith wrote: > Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 12:43:28 -0800 > From: Daniel Smith <dls@daniel.org> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Mods > > > $140.00 (for install and parts) was pretty inexpensive. My next question is; > > are there any other mods that are worth doing under the $400 level? > > Either the European mirrors, or the MultiVex mirror inserts. The range > of vision of the stock mirrors is too small. > > Daniel > > (X-brace, TC Kline rollbar, JC CAI & Software, AC Schnitzer Short Shifter, > Euro rotors, Fischer SS brake lines, Active Autowerks exhaust, UUC Barbarian, > Schroth harnesses, MultiVex mirror inserts - on the '97 M3) > -- > Daniel L. Smith - dls@daniel.org - Sonoma County, CA > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************
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#8. FS: Clear rear taillights, 2D w/Check Control - from Rob Birkhead
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 15:58:00 -0800 From: Rob Birkhead <rbirkz@earthlink.net> Subject: FS: Clear rear taillights, 2D w/Check Control I have an extra set of the Euro clear rear tai lights, they are brand new and have never been installed. Asking $160. Rob B.
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#9. Re: JTD RSM - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 16:11:09 -0800 (PST) From: Carlos Lopez <clopez95m3@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: JTD RSM Bill P wrote: >I think I might have to drink >another 6-Pack. In haste I did not install any gaskets with the RSM's. >Is this going to be a problem? Will it increase wear? Noise? In a pinch (or just to be f*cking cool), take the carton of 6-pack the beer came in. Take a pair of scissors and make yourself a pair of gaskets using the old one as a pattern. Cut the appropriate holes and drop those babies in. The carton is approximately the same thickness as the BMW part. Carlos Motor City Chapter P.S. Stay tuned for "how to turn a can of Bud Light into the coolant overflow bottle" ;-) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. http://shopping.yahoo.com/
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#10. Battery - from Jim Wilcox
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 19:22:01 -0600 From: "Jim Wilcox" <JimShadow1@home.com> Subject: Battery I know that this subject has been discussed before, but can anybody tell me what Interstate's # is for the proper battery for the E36 M3, 1995. My battery died tonight in my garage (thank god!!) and I have to go in the morning and buy a new one..... TIA, JIM