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#1. RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:56:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? I might have said this. =) Instead of removing the tail lamp covers and pushing the carpet to the front of the trunk, on a 2dr with fold down seats, you can remove the interior side bolsters, remove the body rivets holding the carpet in place and push the carpet back. If you have stock rear speakers, I think you might not even have to remove them. Chester --- "Robert S. Hatrak II" <hatrak@ix.netcom.com> wrote: > Didn't someone recently mention that you could get at the mounts for > replacement from inside the car, in the rear seat area? I think they > mentioned that you could remove the two small outer sections of the rear > seat and access was then a piece of cake from there. Does anyone else > remember this? I have not tried it yet, so I can't say if this is good > info or not. Hopefully this does work and will save people some time. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 14:55:57 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? Yes. If you have the fold down seats, you can fold them down, remove the side bolsters, peel back a bit of the trunk liner and you're good to go... That's everything as I remember it anyway, but it's been a while. Jonathan L. >From: "Robert S. Hatrak II" <hatrak@ix.netcom.com> >Reply-To: "Robert S. Hatrak II" <hatrak@ix.netcom.com> >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? >Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 16:48:29 -0500 > >Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:47:05 -0700 >From: "Robert S. Hatrak II" <hatrak@ix.netcom.com> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? > >Didn't someone recently mention that you could get at the mounts for >replacement from inside the car, in the rear seat area? I think they >mentioned that you could remove the two small outer sections of the rear >seat and access was then a piece of cake from there. Does anyone else >remember this? I have not tried it yet, so I can't say if this is good >info or not. Hopefully this does work and will save people some time. > >Rob > _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Fluids - from Andrew-Taylor Autosport
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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 17:52:04 -0400 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Fluids > Redline MTL in > the tranny. > No problems but did recently notice lots of slop between gears on > those 95 > degree days. It went away when the temps went back down into the 80's. > Strange? No, but try MT90... Andrew http://www.taylorautosport.com/
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#4. RE: [E36M3] WTB 98 M3 diff - from Andrew-Taylor Autosport
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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 17:54:49 -0400 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] WTB 98 M3 diff > How do you "test" the breakaway torque on a differential? 1) Lock one side, to keep it from turning, in a manner of your choosing. 2) attach torque wrench to other side...either through a plate you fabricate and weld a nut to, or otherwise 3) increase the torque setting on your torque wrench until you are able to turn the side of the diff you are measuring without "clicking" the torque wrench. That's the torque at which static breakaway occurs. It should be around 40 ft-lbs for a stocker. > Here's an idea for you. Something to try at least. Replace your > differential fluid with Redline 75W/90 NS gear oil. That is, > gear oil NOT made for a limited slip differential. It won't have > the friction modifiers in the oil. It should increase the "lock > up". It's also the fast way to burn up, gall, pit, overheat and otherwise destroy what's left of the friction materials that allow your diff to limit slip in the first place. This will make rebuild come sooner, rather than buying you more time. And it's noisy, too. Andrew http://www.taylorautosport.com/
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? - from Rex Tener
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Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 15:11:10 -0700 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? At 04:48 PM 7/9/2002 -0500, Robert S. Hatrak II wrote: >Didn't someone recently mention that you could get at the mounts for >replacement from inside the car, in the rear seat area? I think they >mentioned that you could remove the two small outer sections of the rear >seat and access was then a piece of cake from there. Does anyone else >remember this? Yes, you can do it that way too. The first time I removed the rear interior to access the RSM's it took me about a half hour. Now that I have done it so many times the "normal" way, I have got it down to a few minutes per side to access the RSM's. -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com 1996 BMW M3, SCCA SFR Solo II Street-Mod #173
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? - from Todd C. Merrill
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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 18:24:38 -0400 (EDT) From: "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? On Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Chester Wong wrote: > on a 2dr with fold down seats, > you can remove the interior side bolsters, remove the body rivets holding the > carpet in place and push the carpet back. > > If you have stock rear speakers, I think you might not even have to remove > them. On both accounts, in my case, yes. To further clarify, however, I found actually removing and installing the RSM's to be easier from the trunk than from inside the car. Until next time... Todd tmerrill@mathworks.com 1998 BMW M3 coupe BMW CCA member, Boston Chapter ---
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#7. RE: Fluids - from Brad Ahrens
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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:25:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Brad Ahrens <txsaggie97@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Fluids In RE: the the fluids Run Redline D4 ATF in the 5spd tranny. Some do run the MTL but ATF is what is generally recommended. As was mentioned 75W90 in the Diff. I recently ordered from a company I was very happy with. Price was 8.15 Quart but you get free shipping if you order $39.00 worth. I ordered 2 ATFs and 3 75W90s as it will allow to do the diff twice for around $41.00 shipped which is what it would have cost me for 4 quarts and shipping otherwise (I needed 2 day). Shipping was prompt. http://www.auto-motor-oil.com/ No affiliation. Brad __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? - from Johnny Lee
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Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 18:36:10 -0400 From: Johnny Lee <mclee@ieee.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? Is there any shortcuts for M3/4 with non-folding seats (Or I will just have to do it the "traditional" way?) Most likely the latter option. -Johnny -----Original Message----- From: Rex Tener [mailto:rex_tener@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 6:18 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 15:11:10 -0700 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? At 04:48 PM 7/9/2002 -0500, Robert S. Hatrak II wrote: >Didn't someone recently mention that you could get at the mounts for >replacement from inside the car, in the rear seat area? I think they >mentioned that you could remove the two small outer sections of the rear >seat and access was then a piece of cake from there. Does anyone else >remember this? Yes, you can do it that way too. The first time I removed the rear interior to access the RSM's it took me about a half hour. Now that I have done it so many times the "normal" way, I have got it down to a few minutes per side to access the RSM's. -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com 1996 BMW M3, SCCA SFR Solo II Street-Mod #173 ************************************************************* 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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#9. Timing of RSM replacement? - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:36:43 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: Timing of RSM replacement? Rob wrote: "Didn't someone recently mention that you could get at the mounts for replacement from inside the car, in the rear seat area?<snip>" Rob - If you were to replace your RMS with a new E36 or E46 RSM and used a RON STYGAR Z3 reinforcement plate then yes you could access the attachments (nuts) from outside the car - from the wheel well side. http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images//rsmmod-3.jpg http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images//rsmmod-1.jpg http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images//rsmmod-2.jpg http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images//rsmmod-4.jpg the usual disclaimer - the usual no's Kim L Burgess 99M3/2
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#10. MTL in diff - from TFRM3@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 19:01:02 EDT From: TFRM3@aol.com Subject: MTL in diff I have seen this done before, and the diff lasted 5-6 laps. MTL is designed to ADD friction under load, as when a brake ring / synchro is slowing down a gear in preperation for engagement. Oil, being stupid, does not know the difference between a synchro and a ring and pinion under acceleration, so the diff just fried. (I didn't do it). I have tried my favorite Redline "Shockproof" in my diff, and it was not happy. First time it hasn't been best. I now use 85/90 NS. My trans seems happy with "Lightweight Shockproof", but I like 50/50 MTL/ ATF for the street. Jay Morris. yes, that was me who was high bidder on the autographed photo of Vanilla Ice.