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#1. Re: Free-wheeling ignition lock cylinder - from Ron Katona
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Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 14:23:48 -0500 From: "Ron Katona" <rkatona@bellatlantic.net> Subject: Re: Free-wheeling ignition lock cylinder S Lafredo wrote: > Mine was covered under warranty :) I think the job is ~$800 for > parts/labor. Wow! The part is something around $50-$60 as I recall. Installation takes about 20 minutes for a first timer working out of the Bentley manual. No special tools or equipment needed other than a paperclip. The factory codes the cylinder off your VIN when you order the part - that's why it takes 2-3 weeks to get it. Can't imagine how any dealer justified $800 for this job. -- Ron Katona
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#2. dual pickup fuel pump - from Scott Smith
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Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 12:04:32 -0800 From: Scott Smith <ssmith@akamai.com> Subject: dual pickup fuel pump Anybody have any information on a dual pickup fuel pump for a '95 M3? My fuel pump is on the fritz, and since my car is a racecar, I'd like to go ahead and upgrade to the dual pickup if possible. (they're now allowing them for all classes) Scott
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#3. Euro E36 M3 HFM part numbers - from Bruce Mitchell
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Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 14:14:54 -0600 From: Bruce Mitchell <bruce.mitchell@mediaone.net> Subject: Euro E36 M3 HFM part numbers Does anyone have the BMW *and* Bosch part numbers for the Euro E36 M3 HFM? Many thanks, Bruce...
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#4. Need Help: changed thermostat and waterpump - from Justin P.
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Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 18:19:15 -0800 From: "Justin P." <jpaek421@home.com> Subject: Need Help: changed thermostat and waterpump Hello fellow enthusiasts, This afternoon, I replaced the thermostat, aluminum thermostat housing, and metal impellor waterpump. I took the proper procedures to refill the coolant and I noticed that I was not able to fill in at least 1 gallon of mixed coolant/distilled water. No hot air was circulating through the vents either after the car was running about for 15 mins. After 15 minutes, I noticed the temp guage was slowly passing the halfway mark. The thermostat was also put in so that the little arrow was pointing up. I assume the thermostat I purchased is faulty and is not opening properly. Anybody have any other suggestions on what the problem may be? Thanks in advanced for any help! -Justin
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Need Help: changed thermostat and waterpump - from The Abels
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Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 23:29:11 -0600 From: "The Abels" <aAbel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need Help: changed thermostat and waterpump One of two things, in my experience: 1. Your diagnosis is accurate. This happened to me. I had a BMW replacement thermostat that would not open. Even in boiling water. 2. You need to burp your system, as you have a vapor lock. Other than the 'burping' screw at the top of the radiator, not sure how to cure this. I'm sure someone else on the list much more mechanically adept can guide you. Best of luck Jeff 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- From: Justin P. <jpaek421@home.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 8:19 PM Subject: [E36M3] Need Help: changed thermostat and waterpump > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 18:19:15 -0800 > From: "Justin P." <jpaek421@home.com> > Subject: Need Help: changed thermostat and waterpump > > Hello fellow enthusiasts, > > This afternoon, I replaced the thermostat, aluminum thermostat housing, > and metal impellor waterpump. I took the proper procedures to refill the > coolant > and I noticed that I was not able to fill in at least 1 gallon of mixed > coolant/distilled water. No hot air was circulating through the vents either > after the car was running about > for 15 mins. After 15 minutes, I noticed the temp guage was slowly passing > the halfway mark. > > The thermostat was also put in so that the little arrow was pointing up. > I assume the thermostat I purchased is faulty and is not opening properly. > > Anybody have any other suggestions on what the problem may be? > > Thanks in advanced for any help! > > -Justin > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#6. Re: [E36M3] Airbag light mystery - from D L Seeley
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Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 23:23:14 -0800 From: D L Seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Airbag light mystery Some of us engineers think tape is a dandy solution. <g> Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido," #41 JP - all dash lights functioning properly 95 330isA, super-commuter - tape over the SRS light (it's not the race car; who cares how elegant it is?) > > Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 14:59:50 -0800 > From: jim.bassett@alloptic.com > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Airbag light mystery > >> You can always tell an engineer...I just put a small piece of black >> electrical tape on the dash in front of the light. 3 years later, I'd >> totally forgotten about the light (heck, it may have burnt >> out by now). > > :-) > > Some of us (engineers or not) like a more....um....elegant solution. > > Cheers, > Jim Bassett - yes, I'm an engineer :-) > 1998 M3/4 - all dash lights functioning properly > 1993 325is #44 KP - needs to have "SRS" light permanently (and elegantly > :-)) turned off, eventually >
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#7. Stereo Survey - Thanks - from Seth Frader-Thompson
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Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 01:15:15 -0700 From: "Seth Frader-Thompson" <fraderth@colorado.edu> Subject: Stereo Survey - Thanks Thanks to everyone who responded. Looks like we have about 12 very different systems reported in all. I'll get the results up on the web soon. Seth
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#8. Anyone going to Essen? - from Rob
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Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 02:16:14 -0700 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: Anyone going to Essen? Just wondering if any M3'ers are going to the Essen Germany show?. If so it might be fun to get together!. Rob
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Need Help: changed thermostat and waterpump - from Matt Henson
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Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 07:40:15 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need Help: changed thermostat and waterpump I've heard a few tips for bleeding the cooling system: 1) If the front of the car is in the air, try lowering it. Or visa-versa. It's supposed to be level when you bleed it. 2) Drill a small hole in the thermostat prior to installation. The hole should be at the top. 3) Drill and tap a new bleeder screw hole at the top of a metal thermostat housing. -Matt --- The Abels <aAbel@austin.rr.com> wrote: > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 23:29:11 -0600 > From: "The Abels" <aAbel@austin.rr.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need Help: changed thermostat > and waterpump > > One of two things, in my experience: > > 1. Your diagnosis is accurate. This happened to > me. I had a BMW > replacement thermostat that would not open. Even in > boiling water. > > 2. You need to burp your system, as you have a > vapor lock. Other than the > 'burping' screw at the top of the radiator, not sure > how to cure this. I'm > sure someone else on the list much more mechanically > adept can guide you. > > Best of luck > > Jeff > 97 M3/4 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Justin P. <jpaek421@home.com> > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 8:19 PM > Subject: [E36M3] Need Help: changed thermostat and > waterpump > > > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 18:19:15 -0800 > > From: "Justin P." <jpaek421@home.com> > > Subject: Need Help: changed thermostat and > waterpump > > > > Hello fellow enthusiasts, > > > > This afternoon, I replaced the thermostat, > aluminum thermostat housing, > > and metal impellor waterpump. I took the proper > procedures to refill the > > coolant > > and I noticed that I was not able to fill in at > least 1 gallon of mixed > > coolant/distilled water. No hot air was > circulating through the vents > either > > after the car was running about > > for 15 mins. After 15 minutes, I noticed the temp > guage was slowly passing > > the halfway mark. > > > > The thermostat was also put in so that the little > arrow was pointing up. > > I assume the thermostat I purchased is faulty and > is not opening properly. > > > > Anybody have any other suggestions on what the > problem may be? > > > > Thanks in advanced for any help! > > > > -Justin > > > > > > > ************************************************************* > > 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. > > > ************************************************************* > > > > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com
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#10. Stereo Survey - results posted - from Seth Frader-Thompson
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Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 12:55:24 -0700 From: "Seth Frader-Thompson" <fraderth@colorado.edu> Subject: Stereo Survey - results posted Thanks again to those to replied. The results can be viewed at: http://rintintin.colorado.edu/~fraderth/ Wish I didn't have to leave town right now, but I'll try to make the page a bit more comprehensive when I get back in a few days. Seth