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#1. Re: Valve cover gaskets - from Ron Katona
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Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 15:37:39 -0500 From: Ron Katona <rkatona@bellatlantic.net> Subject: Re: Valve cover gaskets Steve Walsh wrote: > I'm about to replace the valve cover gaskets (oil in spark plug holes #5 > and #6). Only 191K miles too....;) > > I remember another list member describing 'rubber o-rings' or as the > Bentley manual alludes to, 'valve cover mounting bolt insulators'. I can't > find anything on the parts CD that sounds like this. Try 11 12 1 721 879 "Rubber Sealing". Believe you need about 18 of 'em - 15 around the valve cover perimeter and three more down the center. Remember the valve cover bolts are low torque, like 10-12 lb-ft. Tighten from the center out in a cross pattern. -- Ron Katona
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#2. Re: [E36M3] CD changers - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:34:18 -0500 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] CD changers Anyone else ever daydream about a group purchase of FIXED Alpine changers from Rocky Mt. Motorworks? Imagine buying an Alpine changer that does't randomly eject its cartridge AND has a lifetime warranty! What I'm thinking is this: 1. Rocky Mt. offers a lifetime warranty on ANYTHING you buy, including that piece of crap Alpine changer many of us have. But I think it would be kind of crappy for 50 of us to run out and place a huge order from Rocky Mt. without first telling them that there are potential problems with the Alpine changers if they happen to get "old stock" or units without the newest engineering changes (if you can call Alpine units engineered). 2. We could inform Rocky Mt. that a bunch of us want new Alpine changers with the "fix" added to it to keep the changer cartridge from ejecting when the key is turned on at random times. I believe the fix is something like this: Parts List Replaced at Alpine Repaird Center (thanks to Ted T.) 18T91059F20 RES, SOL VR154-STICK 1pc 40T71025F04 SW, detector 4pc 03A48046W02 SCR, transport 3pc 54B71593W01 CARD, acution 1pc 3. We could let Rocky Mt. Motoworks fight any future battles for us if the Alpine units break later. Thoughts? - Skip S Lafredo wrote: > > Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 11:59:44 -0500 > From: S Lafredo <slafredo@fast.net> > Subject: CD changers > > Hi, > > Has anyone purchased CD changers from this company? They say they > are OEM and I would rather not use a converter even though people > have had success w/them. > > Thanks. > > S > > ************************************************************* > 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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#3. Re: [E36M3] CD changers - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:38:52 -0500 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] CD changers Anyone else ever daydream about a group purchase of FIXED Alpine changers from Rocky Mt. Motorworks? Imagine buying an Alpine changer that does't randomly eject its cartridge AND has a lifetime warranty! What I'm thinking is this: 1. Rocky Mt. offers a lifetime warranty on ANYTHING you buy, including that piece of crap Alpine changer many of us have. But I think it would be kind of crappy for 50 of us to run out and place a huge order from Rocky Mt. without first telling them that there are potential problems with the Alpine changers if they happen to get "old stock" or units without the newest engineering changes (if you can call Alpine units engineered). 2. We could inform Rocky Mt. that a bunch of us want new Alpine changers with the "fix" added to it to keep the changer cartridge from ejecting when the key is turned on at random times. I believe the fix is something like this: Parts List Replaced at Alpine Repair Center (thanks to Ted T.) 18T91059F20 RES, SOL VR154-STICK 1pc 40T71025F04 SW, detector 4pc 03A48046W02 SCR, transport 3pc 54B71593W01 CARD, acution 1pc 3. We could then let Rocky Mt. Motorworks fight any future battles for us if the Alpine units break later. Thoughts? - Skip S Lafredo wrote: > > Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 11:59:44 -0500 > From: S Lafredo <slafredo@fast.net> > Subject: CD changers > > Hi, > > Has anyone purchased CD changers from this company? They say they > are OEM and I would rather not use a converter even though people > have had success w/them. > > Thanks. > > S > > ************************************************************* > 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. did Rocky Mt. have its end of year 25% off sale? - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 20:27:11 -0500 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: did Rocky Mt. have its end of year 25% off sale? Did Rocky Mt. Motorworks have its typical 25% end-of-year sale? If so, is it still going on? I didn't see a catalog or a website banner for it. Any secret catalog codes or sale URL's are appreciated. I need to buy a years worth of Lubromoly and an O2 sensor. - Skip
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#5. Re: Swapping Vader Seats - from Noah Weinstein
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Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:41:07 -0800 (PST) From: Noah Weinstein <nzw212@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Swapping Vader Seats I just purchased a passenger Vader seat that's in beautiful condition. My question is, how do I remove the seat from the plastic frame which houses the controls for adjusting the seating position. I want to remove my old Vader seat and put the new one on the existing frame in my car. PLEASE, someone must know how to do this! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Noah 1995 Coupe E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> wrote: This digest contains the following messages: 1. Stock M3 Suspension Question by: Riley, Scott 2. tool box by: Paul Elliott 3. plugs for forced induction by: Paul Elliott 4. Valve cover gaskets by: Steve Walsh 5. Re: [E36M3] euro mirror glass by: 6. Re: [E36M3] euro mirror glass by: The Abels 7. Weird surging problem, bad gas?? by: 8. Re: Brake Lines (was: ) tool box by: Neil Maller 9. CD changers by: S Lafredo 10. Re: Inspection ii fluid changes by: Neil Maller -------------------- 1 -------------------- Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 22:27:39 -0600 From: "Riley, Scott" Subject: Stock M3 Suspension Question Fellow enthusiasts, I am in the process of converting my '95 M3 into an I-Stock club racer. In doing so, my plan is to sell the complete STOCK suspension (shocks/struts, springs and sway bars) that only has 20k miles. My question is simple: what other E36 cars will this fit? It would be nice if I could solicit the suspension to NON-M3 cars as a great upgrade, but I want to make sure I don't mislead anyone. Thanks, Scott Riley -------------------- 2 -------------------- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 01:52:15 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" Subject: tool box Kit, >>CLOOIIINNGGG<< Whether its a coat hangar, piece of wire, a Bungee cord like Ron suggested, or just resting it on the calipur bracket, any and all are far better than what I saw the 'Professional' do at my BMW dealer. I was waiting around for my car to finish, when I peered through the glass to a service bay, where I saw, with my own eyes, an 528 getting new pads. AND, THE CALIPUR WAS JUST HANGING IN THE GARAGE BREEZE! I kid you not...What are these, hints for us amatures, but the pros just hang 'em?! --------------------------------------------------------- Paul Elliott '99 White M3; < 40K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Water Injection; Rotex pads;X-Brace; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio -------------------- 3 -------------------- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 01:56:26 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" Subject: plugs for forced induction I could try the INspection II myself, which is rapidly approaching, but I get some kind of piece of mind knowing that the bmw pros are looking at it at least once in a while. Maybe they'll catch something that would pass me by..It wouldnt surprise me, anyway. So, time for plugs...I was going to try the '95 plugs, Bosch FL7DCR, because theyre a heat range colder, and I'm running 11 psi boost. Then, I read that Id be better off with a single ground strap plug...So, I wound up ordering from NGK the R5671A-7 race plug, with single ground strap, also a heat range colder. Does anybody here use this plug? --------------------------------------------------------- Paul Elliott '99 White M3; < 40K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Water Injection; Rotex pads;X-Brace; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio -------------------- 4 -------------------- Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 23:08:38 -0800 From: Steve Walsh Subject: Valve cover gaskets I'm about to replace the valve cover gaskets (oil in spark plug holes #5 and #6). Only 191K miles too....;) I remember another list member describing 'rubber o-rings' or as the Bentley manual alludes to, 'valve cover mounting bolt insulators'. I can't find anything on the parts CD that sounds like this. Can someone help me out ? -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 10:13:35 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] euro mirror glass Do you just pop-out the OE mirror and pop-in the euro piece? Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001 -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 09:45:26 -0600 From: "The Abels" Subject: Re: [E36M3] euro mirror glass > Do you just pop-out the OE mirror and pop-in the euro piece? > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 coupe > Philly Region SCCA > AS Champion 1997 & 2000 > BSP Champion 2001 Yes, but it's recommended that the car be at 'room temperature'. Cold temps may cause the plastic mirror clips to break. The Bentley manual says to pry from the bottom edge of the mirror. Jeff 97 M3/4 -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 11:02:14 EST From: Brent95M3@aol.com Subject: Weird surging problem, bad gas?? Here's the scenario. Yesterday I filled up my car with Texaco gas, never had any problems before but got a full tank (had 1/4 tank before). I also disconnected the battery (wanted to reset the oxygen sensor check engine light which came on occasionaly). I changed the oil as well. Now, in 1st gear under full throttle it surges, kills the power then "kicks" it back on again so it is VERY jerky acceleration. 2nd had the same problem a couple times but not bad, rest of the gears are fine. It is also "stumbling" when I coast to a stop, last night it almost died. I have heard of the surging problem on 95 M3's but it was never this bad. I have a Jim C. chip, ECIS intake, B&B exhaust, thats about it for engine mods. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks, Brent Parks Bummed because this crap has to come up 2 days before i sell it -------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 11:31:22 -0500 From: Neil Maller Subject: Re: Brake Lines (was: ) tool box on 12/29/01 11:35 PM, "Kit Wetzler" wrote: > And, why couldn't BMW use stainless fittings for the brake lines? Those > things are next to impossible to get off! rowr! Tell me about it. I've sheared off the fitting flush with the caliper when trying to remove the brake hose. Twice. The fitting started to turn, or so I thought, but it turned out to be the metal yielding. In both cases I used ordinary penetrating oil, and in one case I applied heat from a MAPP gas torch too, all to no avail. I suspect that the fittings need to be made slightly soft in order to deform enough to make a good seal at the conical end. Frankly I'd rather have banjo fittings, since they can be made out of harder material. I've found that all the BMW brake line unions are very hard to remove, and tend to round off. I once had to cut of an inch or more of the rear hard line, install a new nut, and use a flaring tool to reform the line's end. Flare nut wrenches also tend to flex, due to their open design. FACOM has a really cool self-tightening design, but the set is astronomically expensive. The thing that has helped recently is Kroil, a really, really good penetrating oil. That and having a variety of alternative tools to supplement the flare nut wrenches. Neil 96 M3 -------------------- 9 -------------------- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 11:59:44 -0500 From: S Lafredo Subject: CD changers Hi, Has anyone purchased CD changers from this company? They say they are OEM and I would rather not use a converter even though people have had success w/them. Thanks. S -------------------- 10 --------- -------- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 13:55:54 -0500 From: Neil Maller Subject: Re: Inspection ii fluid changes on 12/29/01 11:35 PM, Reid Conti wrote: > First, I think I'll be skipping the brake flush and having midas or > someone do it. If you're not going to do this, have the dealer do it. They'll use decent brake fluid, and have the equipment to cycle the ABS in order to make sure the flush is complete. There are ways around this if you do it yourself, but no Midas or similar third party will take care of it. Neil 96 M3 ************************************************************** Digest Commands UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the digest. DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). 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#6. WTB + Q's: Powerflex bushings? - from Rob
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:58:05 -0700 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: WTB + Q's: Powerflex bushings? Hey E36er's, I will be installing new suspension in the near future and all this talk about the Powerflex kits has got me thinking. Instead of M3 offset cntrl arm bushings and '96> trailing arm bushings + Ground Control side plates maybe I'll go the Powerflex route. Are the Powerflex bushings available separately or do they come in a kit?. What bushings are available from them?. Where is the best place to buy them and what should I expect to pay?. TIA and Happy New Year Rob
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Inspection ii fluid changes - from Jay G
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Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 23:45:26 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Inspection ii fluid changes also ask them to bleed out the clutch for you...i did this the last time i had my fluid flushed, and the clutch felt SOOOOO much smoother...and they didnt charge extra for it :) ...well, my dealer anyway... Neil Maller wrote: > If you're not going to do this, have the dealer do it. They'll use decent > brake fluid, and have the equipment to cycle the ABS in order to make sure > the flush is complete.
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#8. FS: JTD RSM - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 07:06:06 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: JTD RSM Installed 9/24/2000 and removed 12/29/2001. First $50 takes them. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#9. OT:New Mexico tickets transfer to CA - from Marc.S.Edwards@QuestDiagnostics.com
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Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 07:11:18 -0800 From: Marc.S.Edwards@QuestDiagnostics.com Subject: OT:New Mexico tickets transfer to CA Anyone here know or have experience to be able to say whether speeding tickets from New Mexico make their way back to California records. The discussion last week must have jinxed my road trip. 75 in a 55 mph area. Clear day, no precipitation, perfect driving conditions etc. Not a BMW, rather, Lexus RX300. California resident, me, I was driving. No detector, haven't used one for years, and, I haven't had a ticket for 15 years or so. Carlsbad NM, middle of nowhere. Anyone fight a ticket in NM lately and have ideas specific to that state? All the best for the 2002!! Regards, Marc 95M3CSL
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#10. FS: Fikse chromed lug bolts - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 07:13:28 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: Fikse chromed lug bolts One set used only for less than 250 miles. $25 for the set. Another completely brand new set: $35 for this set. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com