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#1. Rear subframe operations - from Steve Klein
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:55:40 -0500 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Rear subframe operations Hello, all- Is there a write-up out there on the procedure for replacing the rear subframe bushings? I have a set of Powerflex bushings (thanks to Andrew/Taylor Motorsport) and I'm gung-ho to tighten up the back this weekend. I replaced the Bimmerworld RTB's with Powerflex last night and they feel much nicer. The fit on the carrier bolt is much tighter, too. While I'm at it, I'd like to take a concensus from the group for probable sources of this persistent klunk from the right rear area so I can form a thorough checklist of what the back end of a 107K mi. 11/95 build might need. Only at lower speeds on sharper bumps, and seats down/trunk mat out had it comming from lower driver side. I checked the rsm's again last night and no fatigue/cracking. Brief Recap: Koni SA's all 'round with H&R OE Sports, Lemforder aluminum CA's w/ poly bushings, Powerflex RTB's, TC Kline monoball RSM's (with reinforcement plates made using the old mounts machined out with reversed studs), original exhaust (need to quiet the VANOS before I get the UUC purr chamber), no loose exhaust shielding, original sways/bushings. So I'm eager to hear any and all thoughts and greatly appreciative. Thanks, Steve
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Rear subframe operations - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 11:10:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear subframe operations > poly bushings, Powerflex RTB's, TC Kline monoball RSM's (with > reinforcement plates made using the old mounts machined out with > reversed studs), original exhaust (need to quiet the VANOS before I get > the UUC purr chamber), no loose exhaust shielding, original > sways/bushings. How old are the TC Kline monoball RSMs? People don't realize that heim bearings need regular maintenance. These include most aftermarket camber plates, trailing arm monoballs, RSMs, aftermarket adjustable heim swaybar links, etc. If there is the tiniest amount of play, you'll hear clunk, clunk, clunk. Also, have you replaced the exhaust hangers? Of course, I'd recommend you do that with the aftermarket exhaust because (a) you'll already have it off and (b) it's lighter than stock so they won't be stressed as much. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
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#3. RE: [E36M3] 3:1 Ratio Clear Heat Shrink Tubing - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 14:26:55 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 3:1 Ratio Clear Heat Shrink Tubing Zack says > > aww dude, don't forget the purple side marker lights! I hadn't thought of that. Maybe I will do that along with the illuminated spray nozzles and the coffee can exhaust. > ps ... why put heat shrink tubing on brake lines? > (really ;-) It is my understanding that the Fischer stainless steel brake lines get dirty fast with brake dust since the braided line is exposed and the surface is rough and of a woven texture. In addition, the tubing will add some abrasion resistance to the stainless steel brake lines. It is surely overkill which I have never been know to do ;-) Also, other types of brake lines already come with a form of sleeving or tubing to protect the stainless steel lines (e.g., Earls). Best regards, Rich 95 M3 - neglected 90 325is - subject of this post 89 325is - for sale
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Rear subframe operations - from Steve Klein
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 13:34:35 -0500 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear subframe operations The shocks (rears set about 1/2 stiff) seem quite fine. I guess I should add that for most driving, the suspension is fantastic. On the ripples and lumpy roads, the car is very tight and planted and pavement oscillations that I suspect would jimmy loose tolerances in the RSM's don't make a peep. It's nearly always at lower (in town) speeds over sharper bumps. Having said that, I might get some replacement exhaust hangars and try that next. Some daily bumps won't make the klunk if I go a bit faster. This could mean that the suspension is doing more of the work and the chassis isn't traveling up and down over the bump and translating that motion to the exhaust. Hmmmm. . . Steve On Friday, August 30, 2002, at 01:26 PM, Chester Wong wrote: > Sometimes, the play is so minute that a measly human can't make the > clunk. > Drive around, though...and the pounding from the suspension will do > it. Since > it's pretty easy for you to unbolt the shock...you can try a few > things... > > - Remove shocks and drive around :) > - Try E46M3 RSMs just to rule out RSMs > > Maybe you have a blown shock? > > Chester > > -
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#5. RE: [E36M3] 3:1 Ratio Clear Heat Shrink Tubing - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 11:43:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 3:1 Ratio Clear Heat Shrink Tubing How about silicone sealant? I would be worried about the high temps melting the plastic stuff off. Teflon is heat resistant as is silicone. Chester > Also, other types of brake lines already come with a form of sleeving or > tubing to protect the stainless steel lines (e.g., Earls). ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Re: OBC fuel read-out with 24#/hr injectors - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:21:54 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: OBC fuel read-out with 24#/hr injectors At 09:03 PM 8/29/02, Jeremy Warfield wrote: >There is also a page on ron stygar's site but I don't have a link handy. Actually, on the Unofficial E36 Home Page (which hosts Ron's page): http://www.unofficialbmw.com/repair_faqs/obc.html Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#7. Re: [E36M3] oil pump nut, again - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:31:00 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] oil pump nut, again At 08:53 AM 8/30/02, Kris Welhart wrote: >With my recently increased motivation, I have moved a side project to the >forefront and investigated the oil pump nut. I have an overreved 3.0L that I >am playing with and I took the oil pan off last night, Guess what else I >took off, with my hand: the oil pump nut. Preventative checking - wish I had done that :-( (My own damn fault.) >It was barely on the pump shaft. I >have determined that loctite 272 and taking a center punch on the nut and >threads after assembly is the road I am taking to resolve the issue. Yep, that's the method my mechanic used to secure mine. >I would also like to know how far I need to drop the subframe to pull the >pan out. Anyone done this before? I read the Bentley and it says drop it as >far as possibly, that leaves a lot to the imagination. But that's not far from the truth :-) When we dropped the pan in the paddock, we unbolted the subframe from the car, unbolted the motor mounts, and unbolted the control arm bushing holders (aka "lollipops"). Some wiggling and the pan came off - minimal swearing (well, for *that* part of the job :-)). That's from a 2-week-old memory, so YMMV. >Here's to driving home from the track, Grrrrr. :-) Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - next up for some major work (including, possibly, checking oil pump nut) 1993 325is #44 KP - picked it up this morning, woohoo
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#8. Euro Ellipsoid Part #'s - from Robert Chay
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:57:36 -0400 From: "Robert Chay" <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Euro Ellipsoid Part #'s Anyone have the BMW part #'s for the European Ellipsoid headlamps? TIA, -Bobby
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Rear subframe operations - from Dave Kelley
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 16:08:01 -0400 From: "Dave Kelley" <d.kelley@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear subframe operations > Also, have you replaced the exhaust hangers? Of course, I'd recommend you do > that with the aftermarket exhaust because (a) you'll already have it off and > (b) it's lighter than stock so they won't be stressed as much. > > Chester > What aftermarket exhaust hangers do you recommend. Where do you buy them? Dave
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Rear subframe operations - from Dave Kelley
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Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 16:06:23 -0400 From: "Dave Kelley" <d.kelley@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear subframe operations > I replaced the Bimmerworld RTB's with Powerflex last night and > they feel much nicer. Where are you buying Powerflex bushings? Dave