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#1. Re: [E36M3] Squeaky Clutch/ UUC Bushing Install Question - from The Abels
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Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 12:58:10 -0500 From: "The Abels" <aAbel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Squeaky Clutch/ UUC Bushing Install Question Similar experience here. I installed Ron Stygar's clutch pedal. It eliminated the slop and squeaking, only to have a new squeak appear a month later. It was the spring assembly, I think from the two halves of the shaft over which the spring is mounted. I hit it with some spray white lithium grease, and I've been squeak free for 3 months now. Best of luck. Jeff Abel 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Salter <errsomeone@yahoo.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2001 3:58 PM Subject: [E36M3] Squeaky Clutch/ UUC Bushing Install Question > Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 13:49:36 -0700 (PDT) > From: Chris Salter <errsomeone@yahoo.com> > Subject: Squeaky Clutch/ UUC Bushing Install Question > > All, > I ordered the UUC bushings to fix my clutch squeak > and slop. I am NOW in the process of installing, wow, > this is more than I though it would be. But anyway, I > discovered that the squeak was not from the upper > bushings but from the spring assembly's attachment to > the clutch, which the UUC bushing is not going to fix. > > > Does anyone have a good idea on how to get this spring > assembly to stop squeaking? Asside from just adding > grease, which will just allow it to come back later. > > Any thoughts would be great... > > Thanks - Chris > > E30 ///M3 Faux EVO > E36 ///M3 Silver > E36 ///M3 YELLOW!! (RIP) > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. > http://personals.yahoo.com > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as the > subject of the message to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. > ************************************************************* > >
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#2. E46 RSM Upgrade - from The Buch
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Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 10:58:23 -0700 From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> Subject: E46 RSM Upgrade Just had this done, and noticed while washing the car that it sits about 5mm (1/4 in) lower at the back. Anything to worry about, or is this an expected affect?? Thanks, DB
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#3. Re: [E36M3] E46 RSM Upgrade - from The Abels
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Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 13:24:20 -0500 From: "The Abels" <aAbel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 RSM Upgrade Hmm. I'm no automotive engineer, but it seems to me that RSM's could not affect ride height unless the shocks themselves exert a spring force, like Bilsteins containing pressurized fluid. So, if you are running stock shocks, my guess is that the slight ride height change is not from the rsm's. Perhaps you have more gas in the car than when you took your original measurements? ----- Original Message ----- From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2001 1:08 PM Subject: [E36M3] E46 RSM Upgrade > Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 10:58:23 -0700 > From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> > Subject: E46 RSM Upgrade > > Just had this done, and noticed while washing the car that it sits about > 5mm (1/4 in) lower at the back. Anything to worry about, or is this an > expected affect?? > > Thanks, DB > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as the > subject of the message to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. > ************************************************************* > >
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#4. FS: JimC Chip for '95 M3 w/ EuroHFM - from peter@guagenti.com
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Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 11:51:57 US/Pacific From: peter@guagenti.com Subject: FS: JimC Chip for '95 M3 w/ EuroHFM For Sale: Conforti Chip for '95 M3 w/ Euro HFM Chip is for a pre-1/95 build date M3. Designed for use on a US car with the Euro HFM. Turner/Eurosport sell this chip for $250. Asking $150 obo, shipping included. -peterg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using HiSpeed Technologies Webmail. http://www.hispeed.com
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#5. FS: Cheap Tires - from Thomas Maus, Jr.
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Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 19:14:24 -0400 From: "Thomas Maus, Jr." <tbm2@home.com> Subject: FS: Cheap Tires Set of four Marshal Power Racers with at least three quarters tread on them. A unidirectional performance tire, all four are 235/40 ZR17. I believe they are made by Kumho. Will sell whole set for $100 plus shipping (I guess approx. $5 per tire). =20 Reply directly, =20 Tom Maus TBM2@home.com <mailto:TBM2@home.com>=20 =20
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#6. Caliper Dust Boot - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 19:56:03 -0400 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Caliper Dust Boot When removing my track pads tonight, after what will probably be my last track day this year, I noticed that one of the caliper dust boots has come about half out of the caliper due to piston extension as the pads have worn. The boot does not appear to be torn simply unseated but there is already brake dust and other contaminants past it and on the piston, so I'm planning on doing a rebuild. I've looked at the list archives and tech procedure page so I've got all the info on rebuilding the calipers, but I still have a couple of questions: 1) Once I remove the brake line from the caliper, what is the size of the vacuum cap (see tech procedure page, http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/caliper.htm item #9) needed to successfully plug up the brake line and prevent further brake fluid leaking? How long can I leave it in this condition and reasonably expect fluid to be retained? I ask because I will probably take the calipers to the shop at my work, and do the rebuild there to use the air compressor, etc... 2) I'm assuming there are 2 crush washers on either side of the brake line (one on the caliper body side, one on the banjo bolt side). Anybody know that size? BMW p/n? Does the BMW crush washer work with aftermarket SS lines? Thanks in advance, Jeremy Lucas Delaware, OH 95 M3
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#7. Turner oil pan baffle - from Andy Radin
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Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:46:19 -0700 From: Andy Radin <fourfa@mindspring.com> Subject: Turner oil pan baffle Just noticed this tonight on the Turner Motorsports webpage. It's an aluminum oil pan baffle of their own make, and at $200 a hell of a lot cheaper than the LTW GT pan. Anyone have any words about this item? Just idle curiousity, for now. andy r. 98 m3/2
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#8. FS: E36 used radiator - from RacerxJLing@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 03:45:17 EDT From: RacerxJLing@aol.com Subject: FS: E36 used radiator I have an E36 used radiator off a 95' M3 w/ 75k miles. Absolutely NO cracks/leaks etc...particularly @ the neck of the radiator. Fins are in excellent shape. I believe it will fit 325/328's as well. $45+ shipping from Anaheim, CA 92808 or local pickup. Jeff
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#9. Re: Octane Booster products - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 08:11:07 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Octane Booster products on 10/12/01 11:18 AM, "David Flanary" <dflanary@markhamvineyards.com> wrote: > This past August, "Premium" gas in California was reformulated and the > octane reduced to 91. Since this change, I am experiencing quite a bit of > pinging. I run the shark software on an otherwise stock motor. Even after > removing the software I still can induce some pinging. Race gas is not > available near my home and I have not seen any premium above 91 octane. > > After trading e-mail with Josh/Jim C., the best answer seems to be octane > booster. You might care to read: http://home.kscable.com/ssutton/miata/engine/toluene.html Neil 96 M3
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#10. Re: HOWTO: Research Automotive Claims was - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 08:30:58 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: HOWTO: Research Automotive Claims was on 10/14/01 11:48 AM, <name elided to protect the guilty> wrote: > A valuable lesson in product claims! Thanks. I'm going to pass it > along to my car club. Yes it was. SO HOW ABOUT NOT PASSING THE WHOLE DAMN THING ALONG TO US AGAIN!!! Jeez, don't you guys know any better? And yes, I was shouting. And then another one of you went and did the same thing. You both get the Tin Man award for the day. Neil 96 M3
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#11. Re: ITG Filter Cleaning - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:27:24 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: ITG Filter Cleaning on 10/12/01 11:18 AM, jeff stowe <jrstowe@pacbell.net> wrote: > Can anyone tell me the proper cleaning method for my ITG filter. You can either clean it in kerosene (definitely not my choice) or warm soapy water. Using the latter, ITG says not to leave it soak. Just put some warm water and dishwashing liquid in a bucket, immerse the filter and work in the liquid by hand until clean, then rinse in water and allow to air dry. Drying takes a while. Neil 96 M3