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#1. Re: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 00:32:11 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation Oh! Thats a shocker...I didnt realize...NO wonder I couldnt get it out...its attached to the Fan! Huh! Never would have figured... So, now that Ive managed to crack mine, how do I manage to install a new one...first I guess I need to remove it AND the fan, and take them out together? But, as I recall, to remove the fan, you need to loosen (reverse threaded) the fan nut...Then it comes out easy...But you say they come out together...Does this mean whenever you remove the fan, the shroud comes out with it? How is it attached to the fan, if any body knows.... Thanks. 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> To: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>; "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 8:24 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation > I think it's pure magic. > > I haven't pulled mine on the M3 but have on my son's 325 which is basically > the same. > > It was easy to get lose but couldn't remove from the radiator without > removing the fan. > > Fortunately we were installing the metal pump on his as a preventive measure > so had to remove the fan anyway. > > If I remember, Bentley says remove the fan as well. When you get it off, > they both come out nicely but neither would come without the other. > > Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters > Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced > > A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, > the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Elliott [mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net] > Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 6:32 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation > > > Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 18:35:25 -0400 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: Fan Shroud removal/installation > > I dropped something today down behind there, and needed to remove the black > plastic fan shroud...I removed the 4 phillips screws I had access to, and > the plastic body expander rivet...I expected it to just lift off at that > point, but naturally, No Way...Moreover, I couldnt for the life of me figure > out what was holding it...I was able to force up part of the front of it, > but that was all...Even that portion I was able to lift really made a loud > snapping nose as each attachement either was lifted, or broken . Bottom > line is I forced too much, and cracked it..I just put all the screws and > expansion rivet back ...The crack wont hurt any function, but I want to buy > a new one cause I dont like to keep the broken one...But first, I want to > hear from one of you guys how this thing is attached, and removed. > > thanks. > > 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 > > > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#2. WTB: 17" 3 piece wheels - from Rob
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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 23:11:18 -0600 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: WTB: 17" 3 piece wheels I am looking for a set of used 17" E36 wheels. They must be of the lightweight 3 piece variety (Fikse, Forgeline, Kinesis, etc) and 8.5" or 9" wide. I would also consider a set of good 'ol IFG's. Thanks, Rob - still kicking myself for selling my FM5's!
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#3. Suzys email ??? - from RonStygar@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 02:15:41 EDT From: RonStygar@aol.com Subject: Suzys email ??? ?
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#4. Suzy's M5 - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 00:10:09 -0700 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@attbi.com> Subject: Suzy's M5 Fellow List Lovers, I logged off for vacation back in July. When I left Suzy was trying to get her new (old) car delivered in the North. When I got back I see her advertisement on the web site that it's for sale. What did I miss in this story? Joe Dyer Just think, if it weren't for marriage, men would go through life thinking they had no faults at all. -Anon.
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#5. overheating question - from dholeman
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 07:59:01 -0400 From: "dholeman" <dholeman@racepad.com> Subject: overheating question Hi, I have a '97 328is that overheated the other day. It did not boil over but did climb into the red but was able to stop and cool things down and limp home. My guess is the thermostat and/or water pump. Any suggestions on how to determine if the water pump still works and if the thermostat is good without removing them? Did the 97 328is have the plastic impeller in the water pump? David
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#6. Anyone know part numbers for LTW spoiler extension HARDWARE? - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 08:14:29 -0400 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@attbi.com> Subject: Anyone know part numbers for LTW spoiler extension HARDWARE? I have the ETK and have looked to the M3 GT bumper trim diagram and tried to figure out what HARDWARE is needed to bolt on the M3 Lightweight spoiler extensions, but it's no so easy. It looks like the hardware should be some longer plastic rivets and longer screws similar to those that hold on the normal bottom lip of the spoiler. So can anyone that has had direct experience with mounting the Lightweight spoiler extensions onto their front bumper cover help out? part numbers? Also, the Lightweight aluminum/plastic air duct has holes in the aluminum bottom section. Do these actually mount to anything or does it only mount with the four screws at the top on the plastic section like the normal one? Thanks. Geof
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#7. Relay Buzz - from Ward, Chris
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 08:28:07 -0400 From: "Ward, Chris" <CWard@ContractLumber.com> Subject: Relay Buzz My car stalled this morning in a parking lot at a dead stop. The engine turns over fine, but it must not be getting fuel or spark. After opening the hood I discovered a slight buzzing noise (with the ignition off) coming from a relay next to the fuse box. I pulled the relay and the noise did stop. I'll replace the relay today if my BMW dealer has it in stock, but I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. Thank you, Chris Ward 95 M3 (buzzing relay)
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#8. [E36M3] Rear Speaker Replacement - Installing 6.5" speakers - from Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 08:29:19 -0400 From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com Subject: [E36M3] Rear Speaker Replacement - Installing 6.5" speakers Hi guys, Well, I blew one of my rear deck speakers last night, and this in a car where I rarely ever turn the volume up at all! It's the crappy stock system (non-HK), with get this, OEM Nokia speakers! Aren't they supposed to make cell phones! Anyways, since I was looking for a quick solution (since I'm not a big audiophile) and was going to put the stock crap back in, I decided to take a trip to the local audio chain. Prior to this, I removed the rear speaker assembly, opened the sealed speaker enclosure (with a bunch of careful prying with screwdriver) and ripped out the 6 1/4" speaker. I tested fitted a few speakers at the store, and found that Polk's 6.5" almost fit. (For real audiophiles, I sure there are much better speakers in 6.5" that will fit). I grabbed a pair of their EX365s and went home for some custom work :) I made a number of cuts with my dremel along the circumference of the circular top piece that mounts to the rear shelf, so that it would spread open a bit when I pressed the slightly larger speaker into the opening. With about 8 cuts, I could just barely press the new speaker into the existing opening. The friction fit is so tight, it's never coming out. Finally, I re-attached the plastic bucket that encloses the speaker with some clear sealant and a few screws to hold it in place. No need to change any wiring since the new and the old speaker had the same connectors. Anyways, no more blown speakers, and there's much better "fill" than before. Now, I'm going to have to replace the crappy fronts, and then the amp... A nice little upgrade actually, and it looks totally stock. -Colin '98 M3/2 (JC intake + soft, Dinan suspension, X-brace, Polk speakers...)
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#9. Anyone from Boston area going to WGI next week (aug 21-22)? - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:01:04 -0400 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: Anyone from Boston area going to WGI next week (aug 21-22)? If you are and you have a truck and trailer, would you be willing/have the space to get a TCKline bolt-in rollbar back to anywhere near Boston for me? I really don't want to have to strap this roll bar to my Thule... Please reply to me directly to keep list clutter down. Many thanks, Justin -- '76 02 (Whimsical) '97 M3 (Orion) BMW CCA#77056 check out http://users.vei.net/jgerry
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:11:22 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation That's what we had to do. It's not attached but fits snuggly around the fan and completely surrounds it. There was no way to get the fan out without the shroud or the shroud without the fan, other than pulling the radiator, probably not the best idea. Maybe one of the pros can give better advice but I couldn't figure any other way. We pulled the radiator anyway since we were replacing the pump, thermostat cover and all the hoses. Carey -----Original Message----- From: Paul Elliott [mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 12:32 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 00:32:11 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation Oh! Thats a shocker...I didnt realize...NO wonder I couldnt get it out...its attached to the Fan! Huh! Never would have figured... So, now that Ive managed to crack mine, how do I manage to install a new one...first I guess I need to remove it AND the fan, and take them out together? But, as I recall, to remove the fan, you need to loosen (reverse threaded) the fan nut...Then it comes out easy...But you say they come out together...Does this mean whenever you remove the fan, the shroud comes out with it? How is it attached to the fan, if any body knows.... Thanks. 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> To: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>; "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 8:24 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation > I think it's pure magic. > > I haven't pulled mine on the M3 but have on my son's 325 which is basically > the same. > > It was easy to get lose but couldn't remove from the radiator without > removing the fan. > > Fortunately we were installing the metal pump on his as a preventive measure > so had to remove the fan anyway. > > If I remember, Bentley says remove the fan as well. When you get it off, > they both come out nicely but neither would come without the other. > > Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters > Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced > > A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, > the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Elliott [mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net] > Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 6:32 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Fan Shroud removal/installation > > > Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 18:35:25 -0400 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: Fan Shroud removal/installation > > I dropped something today down behind there, and needed to remove the black > plastic fan shroud...I removed the 4 phillips screws I had access to, and > the plastic body expander rivet...I expected it to just lift off at that > point, but naturally, No Way...Moreover, I couldnt for the life of me figure > out what was holding it...I was able to force up part of the front of it, > but that was all...Even that portion I was able to lift really made a loud > snapping nose as each attachement either was lifted, or broken . Bottom > line is I forced too much, and cracked it..I just put all the screws and > expansion rivet back ...The crack wont hurt any function, but I want to buy > a new one cause I dont like to keep the broken one...But first, I want to > hear from one of you guys how this thing is attached, and removed. > > thanks. > > 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 > > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > > > ************************************************************* 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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#11. Re: popping out of gear/reverse gear troubles - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:15:05 -0400 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: Re: popping out of gear/reverse gear troubles Most of the 2nd gear pop outs I've seen are usually caused by: 1) Driver mis-shift (did not quite engage the gear properly). 2) Worn tranny mount, usually it will pop out trying to hit 2nd gear while turning the car. On occasion you get some sort of mechanical issue, bent shifter fork, misaligned shifting linkage etc.. For those of you who have trouble getting it into reverse after a spirited romp or when the tranny is cold; At idle try putting the shifter into 4th and then try reverse. This trick works great on cars without a reverse gear syncro/high mileage trannys/worn clutches/worn linkages etc. Every BMW I've owned has had trouble with reverse until I did the 4th to reverse trick. I learned that trick from an old British car mechanic and it has not failed me yet.. -Justin -- '76 02 (Whimsical) '97 M3 (Orion) BMW CCA#77056 check out http://users.vei.net/jgerry