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#1. Re: [E36M3] Squeaky Clutch Pedal - from Jeff A
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Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 22:46:25 -0500 From: "Jeff A" <aabel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Squeaky Clutch Pedal Lubes tend to be a temporary fix. I killed the squeak with Ron Stygars clutch pedal. Others are going the less expensive route of UUC's bushings, but I have no experience with them. If you want to try to lube the squeak out rather than going to all the trouble of swapping out the pedal or bushing (kind of a PITA if you ask me), buy some spray lithium grease. Much more effective than WD 40. Be sure to lube the two sliding pieces within the spring. An added benefit of replacing the clutch pedal is reduced side to side play. Jeff > My clutch pedal has a squeak, mostly on release, near the top of its travel > which is more noticable on a slower release (city driving). It is hardly > noticable with "spirited" driving. Can I spray a lube (WD40?) up into the > pedal connection? Is there a better way to correct this? Is this possibly > indicative of a more serious problem? I have not had this happen on any other > car I have had. > > Thanks > > Steve > 98 M3/4
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Squeaky Clutch Pedal - from Jason Jensen
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Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 00:17:14 -0400 From: "Jason Jensen" <jasonjensen75@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Squeaky Clutch Pedal I dropped the kick panel, put a dab of grease on my finger, pumped the clutch with my other hand, and greased every moving part I could possibly feel. It took a few minutes of driving to finally work its way in. I know, total low budget temporary repair, but it was a sunny Sat. afternoon and the squeek was driving me NUTS!! That was two weeks ago, and so far so good...:) I guess I ought to get around to ordering the bits to fix it properly 'eh? Jason
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#3. FREE: 95 BMW OEM head unit - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 01:35:06 -0400 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: FREE: 95 BMW OEM head unit Thanks everyone, the head unit has found a new home. >Everyone, > >I was cleaning my basement and found my original OEM head unit from my 95 >M3. This is a cassette head unit, with controls to control the factory >changer. Since I have no plans to go back to this, I'll ship it to the >first person who wants it. (I wouldn't turn down a few PayPal bucks for >shipping, though.) > >Anyone need one of these? > >http://home.epix.net/~chris73/headunit.jpg - Chris
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#4. Re: HELP! Overheating in traffic! - from Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net
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Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:22:02 -0400 From: <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: HELP! Overheating in traffic! Sounds like the same symptoms I had with my '96 when the thermostat failed, but it could be the water pump as well. Regards, Stan Shaw Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net http://www.excell.net/ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin
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#5. Ride Height Too Low - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:35:07 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Ride Height Too Low Hey Kit, >>I am running 12.25" in the front, 12" in the rear from fender lip to center of the tire. << I just had to comment..Thats the exact ride height Im at, both front and back, with my Dinan suspension! will wonders never cease! regards, Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; < 45K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Water Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#6. Squeaky Clutch Pedal - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:57:25 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Squeaky Clutch Pedal Steve, >>Can I spray a lube (WD40?) up into the pedal connection? Is there a better way to correct this? Is this possibly indicative of a more serious problem? I have not had this happen on any other car I have had.<< The pedal squeeks due to a bushing issue...Ron Stygar has a fix for it, but, if you want a temporary but effective solution, I use the WD-40 approach.. It usually lasts several months. Just spray up toward the bushing ...Cover the floor in that area with something, cause the lube WILL drip....You fairly need to soak it, and you wont notice the improvement right away..But if you leave it overnight, the next morning, the squeakiness is gone, and it stays gone for several months. Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; < 45K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Water Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Squeaky Clutch Pedal - from S Lafredo
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Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 09:57:17 -0400 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@fast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Squeaky Clutch Pedal http://www.users.fast.net/~slafredo/cars/modifications/clutch_pedal/index. html On Friday, April 26, 2002, at 10:05 PM, SWKAUF@aol.com wrote: > My clutch pedal has a squeak, mostly on release, near the top of > its travel > which is more noticable on a slower release (city driving). It > is hardly > noticable with "spirited" driving. Can I spray a lube (WD40?) up > into the > pedal connection? Is there a better way to correct this? Is > this possibly > indicative of a more serious problem? I have not had this happen > on any other > car I have had.
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#8. Re: HELP! Overheating in traffic! - from Neil Maller
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Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 09:07:46 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: HELP! Overheating in traffic! on 4/26/02 10:55 PM, "Nickerson, Joe" <joe.nickerson@lmco.com> wrote: > Hey Guys, > I've got a 1996 with 42,000 miles, been driving it for 3 years with > not a single problem. So today in traffic I smell something funny, I look > down and the temp gauge is in all the way at the top and the red light is > on, I quickly pull in a parking lot and shut her down, it's about 65 degrees > out. Came back about 6 hours later after it had time to cool down, look in > the coolant reservoir and the water level is right where it's supposed to > be. Start it up and check that the fan closest to the engine is running. > IIt is, so I start to go the 4 miles back to my house, temp gauge raises > very slowly from the lowest setting to the exact middle in about 5 min. then > stays right in the middle for the remaining 5 min home. What gives? What > should I check next? I don't want to take the car anywhere util I get this > fixed. Thanks in advance for any help. > Joe Unless you've recently had the radiator flushed and have air bubbles in the system, then it sounds as if your coolant thermostat is sticking. Note that if your car was manufactured 5/96 or earlier it probably has the infamous plastic impeller water pump. If that hasn't already died, then overheating subsequent to a failed thermostat may finish it off. Neil 96 M3
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#9. HELP! Overheating in traffic! Couple more questions! - from Nickerson, Joe
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Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:30:41 -0400 From: "Nickerson, Joe" <joe.nickerson@lmco.com> Subject: HELP! Overheating in traffic! Couple more questions! Wow, thanks for all the great advise guys, sounds like I need to check my thermostat and or water pump. First, how do I find out exactly when the car was manufactured? Second any advise on how to get out and check the thermostat. If it was the water pump would I have been able to drive home for 10 min in traffic without it going past the middle. I don't think there is any air in the system because I haven't touched it in 3 years and after it overheated I checked real good for leaks and I couldn't see a drop anywhere! Thanks again, I'm off to try and find the thermostat. Joe
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#10. Re: Squeaky Clutch Pedal - from Michael Kelley
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Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:19:26 -0700 From: "Michael Kelley" <mkelley@nc.rr.com> Subject: Re: Squeaky Clutch Pedal I had this problem last Spring and used spray lube generously applied to the compression spring assembly that is attached to the clutch pedal. I would try this first before replacing the bushings. There is one other spring at the top of the pedal near it's mount/pivot point but I don't think this one can make much noise. Anyway, the spray lube was only temporary as, sure enough, the squeak has returned again this year and is one of my weekend car chores. HTH. Mike 98M3C > From: SWKAUF@aol.com > Subject: Squeaky Clutch Pedal > > My clutch pedal has a squeak, mostly on release, near the top of its travel > which is more noticable on a slower release (city driving). It is hardly > noticable with "spirited" driving. Can I spray a lube (WD40?) up into the > pedal connection? Is there a better way to correct this? Is this possibly > indicative of a more serious problem? I have not had this happen on any other > car I have had. > > Thanks > > Steve > 98 M3/4