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#1. Re: [E36M3] timing chain tensioner - from NickG
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 20:53:50 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] timing chain tensioner > to replace the one in my 95 m3 do i get one from a 96+? howabotu from a > 99 to be safe? Nooooooo, the 96+ engines have a different tensioner design. Get the proper '95 part. Nick
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#2. PF90's (front only) FS - from David Hogg
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 21:05:35 -0800 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: PF90's (front only) FS One set of the above new in box: $110 including shipping to the lower 48. First come, first served. One set only. Dave Hogg
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#3. New Email Address - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:20:24 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: New Email Address Does anybody know how I can reach our listmistress, Sue? Ive changed email addresses to=20 elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net <mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> and I want to make sure the digest is sent to my new address. BTW, = does anyone know how to *easily* automatically see to it that all emails going to your old email address can get forced or sent to the new one? =20 The address I have for sue doesnt work :--( =20 Thanks =20 --------------------------------------------------------- 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
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#4. Re: [E36M3] timing chain tensioner - from James Mckenna
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:29:09 -0500 From: "James Mckenna" <shutupkid@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] timing chain tensioner well arnt the 95 m3's tensioners faulty? ----- Original Message ----- From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 8:55 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] timing chain tensioner > Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 20:53:50 -0500 > From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] timing chain tensioner > > > to replace the one in my 95 m3 do i get one from a 96+? howabotu from a > > 99 to be safe? > > Nooooooo, the 96+ engines have a different tensioner design. Get the proper > '95 part. > > Nick > > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#5. Re: [E36M3] timing chain tensioner - from NickG
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:34:20 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] timing chain tensioner > well arnt the 95 m3's tensioners faulty? I wouldn't say so. But the M52 engines have a different chain rail and tensioner design. The M52 tensioner won't work in an M50TU engine. Nick > > > to replace the one in my 95 m3 do i get one from a 96+? howabotu from a > > > 99 to be safe? > > > > Nooooooo, the 96+ engines have a different tensioner design. Get the > proper > > '95 part.
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#6. FS: Dinan Adjustable Front Swaybar - from Robert Pace
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:52:25 -0500 From: "Robert Pace" <rpace3@hcsmail.com> Subject: FS: Dinan Adjustable Front Swaybar I have a Dinan Adjustable Front Swaybar for sale. This will fit any E36, but it has been used on my '95 autocross car. If you are running in stock class in Solo II, this really makes a big difference. I'll = let the bar go for $100. Dinan sells them for $177 new. If you need both front and rear bars, Dinan will sell the rear bar by itself for $178, = so you still save some cash. A pic is available at: =20 http://www.home.earthlink.net/~rpace3/M3/Dinan_front_bar.jpg <http://www.home.earthlink.net/~rpace3/M3/Dinan_front_bar.jpg>=20 =20 Robert Pace '95 ///M3 <SOLD> '01 S2000 '67 TR-4A
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Piston Slap - It's not1 - from tom eby
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 19:46:00 -0800 From: tom eby <thomaseby@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Piston Slap - It's not1 FWIW, I once had a loose O2 sensor that made all sorts of racket. Location and sound was similar to your described gremlin noise. Easy enough to check 'em. . . -tom eby 96 M3 74 02 <SNIP> > when listining from above the engine i only hear it comming from the sides > of the car from underneath.. > > when decelerating i always hear it.. > > when accelerating while the car is cold i hear it somtimes up to 2500 rpm <SNIP> --
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#8. Instrument Cluster Software ?? - from Kendall Broadbent
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:29:21 -0600 From: Kendall Broadbent <kbsport@netzero.net> Subject: Instrument Cluster Software ?? Local Dealer tried to fix my instrument cluster via "reloading the software" (95 M3). I figured this was more of a ROM type device, schematic shows IC Chip. Can anyone confirm or deny the existence of software in the instrument cluster ?? Dealer didn't fix the trouble, nor anything else. ---------------------------------------------------- Sign Up for NetZero Platinum Today Only $9.95 per month! http://my.netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97
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#9. Re: Piston Slap -- Tensioner - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 23:38:16 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Piston Slap -- Tensioner on 1/17/02 8:45 PM, "Michael Wylie" <mdwylie@ix.netcom.com> wrote: > The local dealer (Sonnen BMW in San Rafael CA) indicated the part number for > the primary timing chain tensioner is different than what Rich Poon > indicated on his helpful web site. There was no indication the part number > changed. In any case will advise after it is in stock and I have a chance > to check it out. > > BTW, instead of using a 32mm deep socket, I was able to use a 32mm > combination wrench I used during the process of changing the timing belt on > a previously-owned 86 325ea (E30). HTH. on 1/17/02 8:45 PM, "James Mckenna" <shutupkid@home.com> wrote: > to replace the one in my 95 m3 do i get one from a 96+? howabotu from a > 99 to be safe? There was a thread about this on the UUC Digest last month. It turns out that BMW used to use a multipart tensioner - "crapload of little parts" was the description - in the E30 and early E36. Later they moved to a pre-assembled unit. On the 95 M3 this is P/N 11 31 1 405 081, but on the 96+ it's shown as 11 31 1 404 438. Apparently these are all interchangeable, to the point where some E30 owners are retrofitting the latest E36 tensioner. You'd hope that the most recent part is the better one. Since I haven't had occasion to replace mine, I can't say for sure. Neil 96 M3
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Coilover ??? - from The Abels
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:33:03 -0600 From: "The Abels" <aAbel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coilover ??? ----- Original Message ----- From: Seth Thomas <porsche993@mindspring.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 1:45 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Coilover ??? >snip< > And I personally like the feel of the linear springs on the > street and track better than progressive rate springs. Next is the H&R > coilovers that are on my 1996 M3. I like these but here is my quirk with > them. The shocks aren't adjustable and the rear springs are way to soft for > the fronts. To me the rear feels like it is too light. And riding on the > street I would compare this to my LTWs ride quality but just a little bit > softer. I think the H&Rs would be better matched with another set of > springs on the rear. And another note on the 1996 car is that I am running > 18" wheels so that might be another factor in its ride quality. But then > again that is just me. > > Seth Thomas > www.m3ltw.com > Interesting observations. I've noticed that with the H&R c/o's, the rear end gets a bit 'floaty', particularly in fast R-L or L-R transitions when you want the car to get back to neutral before turn-in, and when nailing some mid-corner bumps. An unsettling feeling, but it always seems to catch itself and settle down. At first I mistook the sensation for oversteer tendencies. But now, I've just gotten used to it. I'm on my way to 'trusting' the car again, that it won't swap ends. I wonder if a more aggressive rear spring would help? Seth, did you experiment with different springs? Jeff 97 M3/4