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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: Help with leaky power steering... - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 12:27:34 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Help with leaky power steering... "Tim Gergen" <tgergen@hotmail.com> wrote: > > It is a faily easy DIY, esp if you can rack the car. > There are two "special" hoses to buy..they both have banjo fittings > on the ends if I recall correctly. The high pressur ehose is the > expensive one. I think it was about $80 or so at zygmunt.com. > Try BMA Parts too. Tim, What does 'rack the car' mean? Getting it up on a lift? I fixed my power steering fluid drip with just a jack and one 1/2" and one 3/4" clamps. Frequently the problem is not the hoses but the POS disposable clamps BMW insists on using at the assembly plant. These are the same 1/2" clamps that eventually weaken and cause leaks on the fuel and the coolant tank lines. Buy a dozen of them. Now jack the driver side front and replace the original crimped clamps. It's tight in there, so access to child labor is highly recommended. > I also replaced ALL the hose clamps with REAL ones...I recommend you do that > too! Mark would absolutely have to use new clamps since the old ones are disposable. > If you let the hoses go...the high pressur ehose will BLOW and leave > you stuck. Why? If the problem was a leaking clamp the hose is still fine and will last for a long time. Either way, it will NOT leave you stuck. Blowing a power steering hose will disable power steering assist. No more, no less. alex f
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#2. M driving school - from Joseph Bachman III
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 18:37:33 +0000 From: "Joseph Bachman III" <josephbachman@hotmail.com> Subject: M driving school I ventured home this weekend to find that my M3 is no longer the speed machine between my father and I. He one-upped me with a shiny new black Z8 (damn that V8 sounds good!). He told me he gets a trip to SC for M drving school, and am wondering if it would be worth it for me to pony up the dough and make it a father/son event. How is the school? What is the cost of attendance? etc... My M is a street queen and the only formal driver education I have under my belt is a performance driving class with Bertil Roos at Pocono. Thoughts, opinions, and other comments greatly appreciated. Regards, Jay Bachman '99 estoril M3/2 _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
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#3. Re: lost my anti theft wheel lock insert thingie... - from Juan Bruce
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 10:39:12 -0800 From: "Juan Bruce" <jbrucebmw@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: lost my anti theft wheel lock insert thingie... Funny. I seem to have learned alot about this predicament this past weekend. If they are McGard you should be able to get a replacement key at http://www.mcgard.com/ if you have the key code that came with the locks. If not Snap-On makes a lock removal kit http://buy.snapon.com/catalog/pro_det.asp?qt=1&INV_ONHAND=&FREIGHT=&qty=1&Item_id=14118&PartNo=YA1005C&Price=112.00&ListPrice=112.00&FORMNAME=9&Desc=Kit%2C+Locking+Lug+Nut+Remover&SUB_Cat_ID=868916&SUB_Cat_NAME=Lug%2FRetaining+Nut&Cat_ID=868791&Cat_NAME=Tire+And+Wheel&group_id=1652&group_NAME=Lug+Nut+Sockets&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Either buy this or find a shop that has it and they should be able to remove the locks. -Juan Bruce '85 M635CSi '95 M3 stuck wheel locks, waiting for a new key in the mail. >-------------------- 5 -------------------- >Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 05:02:13 -0800 (PST) >From: VT <fstbmwm3@yahoo.com> >Subject: lost my anti theft wheel lock insert thingie... > >SOmebody jinksed me big time at my last event. The >unscrewd radiator cup was not the end... During the >fuss, I lost my wheel lock nut thingie... > >Now I cant get my wheels off the car. The anti theft >wheel lock bolts were bought from the BMW dealer (set >of 4) and have a round head and a "daizy pattern" that >the key nut fits on. > >The safety bolts were torqued at 85 and hi temp bronze >lubricant was used. Therefore the bolts are not >"stuck" Just need to clamp them and apply enough >torque. > >What should do ? > >Thanks in advance. > >Vlasis > > >===== >1995 M3 Custom Intake w/ heat shield & custom K&N, Euro HFM, Bored out >Throttle Body, Hi flow injectors, Schrick cams, JimC. chip, Supersprint >Euro size headers, Dr. Gas Crossover/ Eurosized, Supersprint Euro size >exhaust w/ no-cats,lightweight flywheel, 3.23 rear diff w/ 40% lock, H&R >race springs,Koni Sports s/adj., Dinan camber plates,Dinan offset >plates,Motorsport front strut brace,Schnitcher rear strut brace, UUC tranny >mounts, all Powerflex bushings,anorexic diet to 2750lbs (dry weight,no >driver) > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Sports - sign up for Fantasy Baseball >http://sports.yahoo.com > > _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Re: Help with leaky power steering... - from jim.bassett@alloptic.com
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Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:48:54 -0800 From: jim.bassett@alloptic.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Help with leaky power steering... > Why? > If the problem was a leaking clamp the hose is still fine and > will last for > a long time. > Either way, it will NOT leave you stuck. Blowing a power > steering hose will > disable power steering assist. No more, no less. True, but since the power steering pump is run off the same serpentine hose that runs all the other accessories, you'd be foolish to drive the car with a busted power steering hose. No sense burning out the power steering pump needlessly. (I had a hose let go at Buttonwillow last year. My mechanic instructed me not to drive home, get towed instead. Luckily, I know people with tow vehicles & trailers :-)). Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - new hoses & clamps 1993 325is #44 KP - also new hoses & clamps (preventative, this time :-))
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Help with leaky power steering... - from Robert Chay
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 14:28:38 -0500 From: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Help with leaky power steering... I've had my hoses replaced last year and I talked to the mechanic. He told me that you NEED to replace the hoses as well as the clamps or it will leak again. He's seen many e36's come back when just the clamp was replaced. YMMV -Bobby
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#6. Check engine codes F5/F6 - from Dan Hermann
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 15:03:37 -0600 From: "Dan Hermann" <dah328@hotmail.com> Subject: Check engine codes F5/F6 my check engine light came on a helpful local bimmer owner with a peake code reader read the fault codes as F5 and F6. the chart says those are "low secondary air flow" for cylinders 1-3 and 4-6, respectively. does anyone know what typically causes that fault? he reset those faults and the check engine light did not come back on during the 15 mile drive back. dan 96 M3 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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#7. FS: Clear Front Signals for E36 4dr - from peter@guagenti.com
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Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 13:37:37 US/Pacific From: peter@guagenti.com Subject: FS: Clear Front Signals for E36 4dr For Sale: Euro Clear Front Signals for the E36 4 door These came off of my wife's 328i. Excellent condition, includes amber bulbs. Asking $25 including shipping to the lower 48 states. For $5 more I can throw in some pre-cut 3M plastic shields for them as well (never installed). E-mail with questions. -peterg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using HiSpeed Technologies Webmail. http://www.hispeed.com
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#8. WTB: M-Contour II Wheels - from Chris Salter
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Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 14:51:31 -0800 (PST) From: Chris Salter <errsomeone@yahoo.com> Subject: WTB: M-Contour II Wheels Anyone want to sell M-ContourII wheels? Stagard set, (4) 8.5", or just (2) 8.5" wanted. Good but not really perfect condition needed. Obviously they have to be straight. Thanks - Chris E30 ///M3 Near EVO E36 ///M3 Silver E36 ///M3 YELLOW!! (RIP) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - sign up for Fantasy Baseball http://sports.yahoo.com
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#9. suspension upgrade - from James Mckenna
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 18:29:34 -0500 From: James Mckenna <shutupkid@comcast.net> Subject: suspension upgrade hey guys, in about two months i plan to do some suspension upgrading. currently ive only got an x brace.. i plan to go with this setup hr coilovers eibach sways powerflex bushings (which ones should i replace, i assume mine are shot, its a 95m3 with 67k miles) eventually i will complete the suspension upgrading buy adding the bmw strut tower brace, camber plates, and ill pry throw in actives shock tower brace (i figure the brace will not only protect the shock tower as the zr plates do, but eliminate any possible movment umong the shock towers) my car is daily driven, dont plan on tracking it, but the occasional aggressive street driving... basically i want a 'capable' car.. so what do you guys think of this setup? would you alter anything? add or drop anything? ( i know the shcoktower brace does near nothing, its a mental thing for me) thanks for your time -james
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#10. Seattle Area Body Shop? - from Drew Bamford
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 23:18:15 From: "Drew Bamford" <drewbam@hotmail.com> Subject: Seattle Area Body Shop? Can anyone recommend a high quality body shop in the greater Seattle area? I was hoping to have some work done at EuroCal in Santa Rosa, but I find myself and my car back in Seattle these days, so I need a new estimate for the insurance bastards. Thanks for any leads. drew | '98 M3/4 with around $3K worth of dents and scratches _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com