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#1. 95 Fuel filter - what a pain. - from mroblin@att.net
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 21:44:43 -0700 From: <mroblin@att.net> Subject: 95 Fuel filter - what a pain. Replaced the fuel filter on my '95 M3, build 4/94, today. What a pain in the ***! My filter was located above the left front motor mount and is very difficult to access. I oscillated between on the ground and down through the hood throughout the afternoon; I'm sure I'll be stiff tomorrow. One of the greater challenges was removing the funky hose clamps used on the inlet and outlet of the filter. The clamps that were on there seem to be single use, as there are no lands for a screwdriver to apply force to in the clockwise (tighten) direction. Furthermore, the purchase in the counterclockwise (loosen) direction was very poor, resulting in lots of cussing. Of course, they are only slightly slotted, without a hex head. I replaced them with standard hose clamps, so I think whoever does this next (I'll probably outsource it) will have a bit more success. For those who have to do this, the only way I found which worked is to 1) clamp and remove upper (outlet) hose, 2) loosen filter holding clamp (10mm) from above - you may need a few extensions and a u-joint. (another alternative might be one of the palm ratchets, shaped like a ball, with a short 10mm on it). don't loosen the holding clamp completely, only loosen it enough to remove the filter and the surrounding rubber band. trying to drive the bolt into the captive nut is a real pain. ask me .... 3) from below, pull the filter out of its clamp and maneuver it between the oilpan and the frame to get access to the hoseclamp) 4) clamp and remove the inlet fuel line. Installation is the reverse of above; I lubed the filter to fit easily into the rubber band which I had placed into the clamp. I suppose that you could place the band around the filter and lube the outside of the band as an alternative. Murray Roblin murray@purchascope.com 650 868 0926 928 962 0957 fax
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#2. power steering hose question - from mroblin@att.net
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 21:48:35 -0700 From: <mroblin@att.net> Subject: power steering hose question A question for the group. While underneath my 95 M3, saw a bit of oil which had accumulated at the banjo bolt on the hose at the base of the power steering pump. Is this the portion of the hose which leaks? From previous postings, I thought that the problem was the oetiker clamps at the other end of the hose. Any suggestions? Murray Roblin murray@purchascope.com 650 868 0926 928 962 0957 fax
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#3. Re: [E36M3] 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front - from Reid Conti
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Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2002 23:07:33 -0700
From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front
rims?
Don't see why not. IIRC, stock 95 wheels are 7.5" and come with 235's.
Stock 96+ wheels are 7.5F, 8.5R and come with 225/245. So you should be
fine using 235s, that's what us 95 guys use.
- reid
.... with 4 $65 AVS Intermediates sitting in the garage waiting for the S03's
to wear out..
On 8/4/02 21:45, "Hans Bouwmeester" <hbouw@pacbell.net> wrote:
> Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2002 21:40:40 -0700
> From: Hans Bouwmeester <hbouw@pacbell.net>
> Subject: 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front rims?
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I noticed the TireRack is selling the Yokohama AVS Intermediate tires
> for $65 each. Quite a steal since I will only be using them to get to
> and from the track. My question now is whether the 235/40 size will fit
> my front stock rims (1998 E36 M3)? They don't have the 225/45 size...
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Hans Bouwmeester.
>
>
>
>
>
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#4. Re: [E36M3] 95 Fuel filter - what a pain. - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 02:23:55 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 Fuel filter - what a pain. Murray writes: > Replaced the fuel filter on my '95 M3, build 4/94, today. What a pain in the > ***! My filter was located above the left front motor mount and is very > difficult to access. I hear you!!! I once helped a friend replace the fuel filter on his 4/94 M3. It took the two of us 3+ hours working at the same time from the top and bottom to get the silly filter off. I don't know how you did it all by yourself. You have my admiration! I hate to tell you this, but your fuel filter really should have been replaced years ago. I'm sure it is part of the Inspection II. I replace my fuel filter more often than that even, every 25-30K miles. Sorry to tell you that you ought to replace it again in less than 2 years. Don't call me for help. This is the ONE repair/maintenance I won't ever do again. <grin> Lowell Seaton 9/95 M3 - 5 minute fuel filter change Dallas, Texas
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#5. RE: [E36M3] 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front - from Carey Probst
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 07:57:02 -0400
From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu>
Subject: RE: [E36M3] 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front
They fit fine on a 325is.
Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters
Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced
Also with 4 AVS Intermediates in garage waiting for Dunlops to wear out and
with 4 on my son's 325is working fine.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Reid Conti [mailto:reid@conti.net]
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 2:15 AM
To: E36M3
Subject: Re: [E36M3] 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98)
front
Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2002 23:07:33 -0700
From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front
rims?
Don't see why not. IIRC, stock 95 wheels are 7.5" and come with 235's.
Stock 96+ wheels are 7.5F, 8.5R and come with 225/245. So you should be
fine using 235s, that's what us 95 guys use.
- reid
.... with 4 $65 AVS Intermediates sitting in the garage waiting for the S03's
to wear out..
On 8/4/02 21:45, "Hans Bouwmeester" <hbouw@pacbell.net> wrote:
> Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2002 21:40:40 -0700
> From: Hans Bouwmeester <hbouw@pacbell.net>
> Subject: 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front rims?
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I noticed the TireRack is selling the Yokohama AVS Intermediate tires
> for $65 each. Quite a steal since I will only be using them to get to
> and from the track. My question now is whether the 235/40 size will fit
> my front stock rims (1998 E36 M3)? They don't have the 225/45 size...
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Hans Bouwmeester.
>
>
>
>
>
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> GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s).
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#6. Rear Suspension Clunking - from John Van Houten
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 07:13:27 -0500 From: "John Van Houten" <jvh_lists@ix.netcom.com> Subject: Rear Suspension Clunking I'm hoping someone might have some insight on a problem I'm having with a clunk in my rear suspension. Symptoms: On hard left turns, a clunking sound can be heard from the left rear suspension. This happens on slower/harder turns (not sweepers) when the left rear is the most unloaded. Recent changes/inspections: In the last couple of months, I have replaced springs (Eibachs) and shocks (Koni SAs), shock mounts (stock), trailing arm bushings (stock) and installed Z3 reinforcement plates. The mounting hardware for the exhaust system has also been replaced. Over the weekend, I checked the shock mounts and towers for cracks as well as the rear trailing arm mount holes and found no visible cracking (my original fear). I also didn't notice any broken sway bar mounts or end links, but didn't look very closely. Anyone have any ideas on what this could be? It's driving me nuts and I want to get it fixed before Gman next week. Thanks John
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#7. Re: 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front rims? - from Paul England
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 08:25:46 -0400
From: "Paul England" <ettsn@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front rims?
They fit perfectly. I've got some on my front wheels as we speak.
-Paul England
97 M3/2
> From: Hans Bouwmeester <hbouw@pacbell.net>
> Subject: 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front rims?
>
> I noticed the TireRack is selling the Yokohama AVS Intermediate tires
> for $65 each. Quite a steal since I will only be using them to get to
> and from the track. My question now is whether the 235/40 size will fit
> my front stock rims (1998 E36 M3)? They don't have the 225/45 size...
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#8. oily spark plug - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 08:43:29 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: oily spark plug List Folks, Changed my spark plugs yesterday (95m3, 85k miles, Mobil 1 10w-30) and found that cylinder #3 had oil on top of the spark plug. It seemed to be seeping down into the threads of the plug, so it was definitely coming from the top. At least a teaspoon if not more was pooled in there. I had the old waterpump failure about a year ago with a 5 second overheat. Head gasket thingy? Please enlighten me as I'm not as familiar with the s50 as I should be. FYI, replaced the bosch with NGK BR somethings platinum and the car runs much better when it's first started up after sitting overnight. Don't know if that behavior is from the new brand of plug, or just new plugs after 35k miles. -Jonathan 95 m3
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#9. Re: [E36M3] 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front rims? - from Matt Henson
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 06:30:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] 235/40 Yokohama AVS Intermediate on stock ('98) front rims?
--- Hans Bouwmeester <hbouw@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I noticed the TireRack is selling the Yokohama AVS
> Intermediate tires
> for $65 each. Quite a steal since I will only be
> using them to get to
> and from the track. My question now is whether the
> 235/40 size will fit
> my front stock rims (1998 E36 M3)? They don't have
> the 225/45 size...
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Hans Bouwmeester.
>
I bought the same. They should fit. After all, the
'95 put 235/40 on a 7.5" rim and the LTW put this size
on both the 7.5" and 8.5" rims. Maybe this particular
tire (the Yoko) is wider than what was used in the '95
and LTW application, despite the number being the
same. Anyone know for sure?
-Matt
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#10. how to remove rear window - from dholeman
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 09:34:48 -0400 From: "dholeman" <dholeman@racepad.com> Subject: how to remove rear window Hi, I am looking for tips on how to remove the rear window on an E36 M3. I have the rubber gasket removed. I need advice on how to separate the window from the adhesive used to seal the window to the body frame. Thanks. David