E36M3 #2613

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#1. Anyone near Gulfport, Mississippi for a car inspection? - from Wayne Miller
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:12:54 -0500
From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com>
Subject: Anyone near Gulfport, Mississippi for a car inspection?

I have pretty much decided to go with another E36M3 to replace my recently lost one and I like one that I found in Gulfport, Mississippi. The only problem is that I am about 1,200 miles from there and was wondering if someone could go an check it out for me. If you are near there and can take a look, please contact me off-list.

Right now, it is between that 1997 car and a 1999 car that is much closer to me,

Thanks,

-Wayne

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#2. RE: [E36M3] Diff and Tranny juice HOWTO? - from Jason Knight
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 08:04:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: [E36M3] Diff and Tranny juice HOWTO?

Let me add that the fill plug should be loosened
before the fluid is drained.  It seems logical, but
when I did this a fellow lister had to stop me as I
went to town on the drain plug with gusto.


--- "Justin P." <jpaek421@attbi.com> wrote:
> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 01:07:54 -0700
> From: "Justin P." <jpaek421@attbi.com>
> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Diff and Tranny juice HOWTO?
> 
> Reid,
> 
> I changed the diff and tranny fluid this past
> weekend.  It's not too
> difficult and took less than an hour of my time. 
> 
> The tranny bolts use a 17MM socket and just comes
> right off with a
> breaker bar.  The fill plug is located on the
> passenger top side of the
> tranny and the drain plug is located on the bottom
> of the tranny.  Make
> sure the car is level on all four jackstands so most
> of the fluid can
> drain. I was able to fill the tranny with about 1.5
> quarts before is
> started spilling out.  TQ. on the tranny bolts are
> 36.9lbs.
> 
> For the diff fluid change, I cut 7/8"(per Ron's
> instructions) of the
> 14mm allen wrench and used an old 14mm craftsman
> socket I had laying
> around to fit the 14mm allen piece.  While
> tightening the fill plug on
> my '95, getting the 3/8" Husky torque wrench in
> between the spare tire
> well and the fill plug was really tight, even though
> the overall length
> of the homemade socket was less than 1 3/8".  The
> diff takes exactly 2
> quarts before it starts to spill out. TQ. on the
> diff bolts are 51.6lbs
> 
> FYI, here's the tranny fluid writeup you're looking
> for:
> 
>
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/drivetrain/e36_change_manual_transmissi
> on_fluid.html
> 
> -Justin Paek with fresh fluids.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 00:23:49 -0700
> From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net>
> Subject: Diff and Tranny juice HOWTO?
> 
> About to do my diff and tranny.. got the appropriate
> redlines.. will 
> buy a 14mm allen wrench and socket for diff on
> thursday.. and a pump.. 
> and crush washers, per Ron Styger's writeup..
> 
> question is, isn't there a writeup for the tranny? 
> If so, I can't find 
> it.. what tools do I need there?
> 
> thx.. any tips would be helpful.
> 
> - reid
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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#3. Re: [E36M3] TONS of M3 Aftermarket Goodies for SALE - from DocWyte
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:09:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] TONS of M3 Aftermarket Goodies for SALE

Yes, of course you should have the car checked out. 
But unless you want to pay for an entire day's labor,
chances are your mechanic is going to check the big
stuff.  

They won't be dropping the fuse box to inspect the
wiring job that the stereo guy did.  And depending on
the mechanic, they might not be famaliar enough with
the mods to know if they're properly installed.

Again, most modified cars are driven quite hard, on or
off the track.  Even if they've been maintained well,
they've seen far more abuse than a stock car.

I'd be especially leery of buying a car with an add on
forced induction system, as it only takes a few
detonations to wreck the rings.

Now this isn't to say that you can't sell a modded
car.  It's just your target market will be alot
smaller, and banks will refuse to finance a car beyond
what they value it, so the person has to have the
necessary finances to make the purchase...

-josh


--- Paul Elliott <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>
wrote:
> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:33:16 -0400
> From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>
> Subject: TONS of M3 Aftermarket Goodies for SALE
> 
> >>The last one is particularly true of stereo
> systems
> and alarms.  If you get a one armed retard
> stereo/alarm installer hacking up your wiring
> harness
> you'll have strange electrical issues up the
> wazoo...<<
> 
> JOsh, like with any new car, options or no, you get
> it checked out first.
> NObody's suggesting you buy a car that  is somehow
> damaged, or not in tip
> top working order.  My scenario involves an
> excellent conditioned car, with
> just those options youd want for yourself, in
> excellent condition, fully
> verified by as much testing as you want to have
> done.   If all this checks
> out, then why is being able to buy this car at a
> good price, with the
> options offered for a pittance more, perhaps 80% or
> more off their list, a
> bad deal for a buyer?  NOt everybody feels the way
> you do, thank goodness.
> Ive had several good offers on my car, which
> admittedly is in stellar
> condition, for market value plus over 20% of the
> original list of the
> upgrades added on.
> 
> Paul Elliott
>
---------------------------------------------------------
> '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit
> with 6" RMS  crank pulley:
> 11 psi;  AA Aquamist Water/Methanol  Injection; 
> Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace;
> Dinan Koni Suspension;  Stygar SS and Clutch Stop;
> Sound by Polk, Excelon,
> JLAudio
> 
> 
> 
> 
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#4. Re:  Help!!!  Towing E36 with an X5 - from m3ltw@msn.com
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:13:35 -0400
From: m3ltw@msn.com
Subject: Re:  Help!!!  Towing E36 with an X5

> Wrom: CGPKYLEJGDGVCJVTLBXFGGMEPYOQKEDOT
> Subject: Re: E36M3  Help!!!  Towing E36 with an X5
>
> on 9/17/02 5:32 PM, Nick <nbartelt@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Need to hook up a electric trailer brake control box in my X5.
> > Can't find anyone who has done one.
> > Trying to get this done ASAP!!!
>
>
> See:
> http://ebiz.netopia.com/crevierbmw/x5adventuregear/
> and scroll down to the hitches. Don't know if this includes provision for
> brake control or just lighting harness or what (I'm not a trailer guy).
>
> Neil
> 96 M3

Unfortunately, this is just the normal BMW hitch and 4 wire harness, which
doesn't include brake control/power capability.

Dan

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#5. Re: [E36M3] TONS of M3 Aftermarket Goodies for SALE - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:23:25 -0400
From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] TONS of M3 Aftermarket Goodies for SALE

>>I'd be especially leery of buying a car with an add on
forced induction system, as it only takes a few
detonations to wreck the rings.<<

Which as Ive said, a leakdown compression test would pick up.

>>modified cars are driven quite hard, on or
off the track.  Even if they've been maintained well,
they've seen far more abuse than a stock car.<<

I beg to differ.  Ive seen NA guys who spend alot more time up at redline
than I ever have!

Paul Elliott
---------------------------------------------------------
'99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS  crank pulley:
11 psi;  AA Aquamist Water/Methanol  Injection;  Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace;
Dinan Koni Suspension;  Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon,
JLAudio


----- Original Message -----
From: "DocWyte" <josh_wyte@yahoo.com>
To: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>; "E36M3"
<e36m3@bmw-m.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: [E36M3] TONS of M3 Aftermarket Goodies for SALE


> Yes, of course you should have the car checked out.
> But unless you want to pay for an entire day's labor,
> chances are your mechanic is going to check the big
> stuff.
>
> They won't be dropping the fuse box to inspect the
> wiring job that the stereo guy did.  And depending on
> the mechanic, they might not be famaliar enough with
> the mods to know if they're properly installed.
>
> Again, most modified cars are driven quite hard, on or
> off the track.  Even if they've been maintained well,
> they've seen far more abuse than a stock car.
>
> I'd be especially leery of buying a car with an add on
> forced induction system, as it only takes a few
> detonations to wreck the rings.
>
> Now this isn't to say that you can't sell a modded
> car.  It's just your target market will be alot
> smaller, and banks will refuse to finance a car beyond
> what they value it, so the person has to have the
> necessary finances to make the purchase...
>
> -josh
>
>
> --- Paul Elliott <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>
> wrote:
> > Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:33:16 -0400
> > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>
> > Subject: TONS of M3 Aftermarket Goodies for SALE
> >
> > >>The last one is particularly true of stereo
> > systems
> > and alarms.  If you get a one armed retard
> > stereo/alarm installer hacking up your wiring
> > harness
> > you'll have strange electrical issues up the
> > wazoo...<<
> >
> > JOsh, like with any new car, options or no, you get
> > it checked out first.
> > NObody's suggesting you buy a car that  is somehow
> > damaged, or not in tip
> > top working order.  My scenario involves an
> > excellent conditioned car, with
> > just those options youd want for yourself, in
> > excellent condition, fully
> > verified by as much testing as you want to have
> > done.   If all this checks
> > out, then why is being able to buy this car at a
> > good price, with the
> > options offered for a pittance more, perhaps 80% or
> > more off their list, a
> > bad deal for a buyer?  NOt everybody feels the way
> > you do, thank goodness.
> > Ive had several good offers on my car, which
> > admittedly is in stellar
> > condition, for market value plus over 20% of the
> > original list of the
> > upgrades added on.
> >
> > Paul Elliott
> >
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> > '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit
> > with 6" RMS  crank pulley:
> > 11 psi;  AA Aquamist Water/Methanol  Injection;
> > Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace;
> > Dinan Koni Suspension;  Stygar SS and Clutch Stop;
> > Sound by Polk, Excelon,
> > JLAudio
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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#6. Overheating when idling... - from Juan Rico
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:06:53 -0700
From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com>
Subject: Overheating when idling...


Hello,

 

Can't figure this one out... My car will run with the water temp needle
right in the middle

be it 80 or 110 degrees outside, whether I'm driving like my granny or
redlining it...

However, if I leave the car idling for more than 10 minutes, the temp gauge
will slowly 

start climbing toward the red-even at night with 60 degree ambient
temperatures. 

As soon as I get the car moving again, everything goes back to normal. 

As long as the car is moving, the car runs cool. Does anybody know the
explanation for this? 

Is this the water pump getting ready to go? 

My coolant level is OK, and I don't have any coolant leaks...

 

 

Juan.

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#7. Re: [E36M3] Overheating when idling... - from DocWyte
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:16:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Overheating when idling...

Check your radiator fan, make sure it's coming on...

-josh


--- Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> wrote:
> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:06:53 -0700
> From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com>
> Subject: Overheating when idling...
> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
>  
> 
> Can't figure this one out... My car will run with
> the water temp needle
> right in the middle
> 
> be it 80 or 110 degrees outside, whether I'm driving
> like my granny or
> redlining it...
> 
> However, if I leave the car idling for more than 10
> minutes, the temp gauge
> will slowly 
> 
> start climbing toward the red-even at night with 60
> degree ambient
> temperatures. 
> 
> As soon as I get the car moving again, everything
> goes back to normal. 
> 
> As long as the car is moving, the car runs cool.
> Does anybody know the
> explanation for this? 
> 
> Is this the water pump getting ready to go? 
> 
> My coolant level is OK, and I don't have any coolant
> leaks...
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Juan.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Overheating when idling... - from David Bauer
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 15:18:17 -0500
From: David Bauer <dbauer@blkbox.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Overheating when idling...

Juan,

Maybe your fan clutch is toast?

Dave



Juan Rico wrote:
> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:06:53 -0700
> From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com>
> Subject: Overheating when idling...
> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
>  
> 
> Can't figure this one out... My car will run with the water temp needle
> right in the middle
> 
> be it 80 or 110 degrees outside, whether I'm driving like my granny or
> redlining it...
> 
> However, if I leave the car idling for more than 10 minutes, the temp gauge
> will slowly 
> 
> start climbing toward the red-even at night with 60 degree ambient
> temperatures. 
> 
> As soon as I get the car moving again, everything goes back to normal. 
> 
> As long as the car is moving, the car runs cool. Does anybody know the
> explanation for this? 
> 
> Is this the water pump getting ready to go? 
> 
> My coolant level is OK, and I don't have any coolant leaks...
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Juan.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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#9. e30 steering wheel fit an e36? - from Michael Maigret x2196
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:41:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Michael Maigret x2196" <studmuffin@galaxy.nsc.com>
Subject: e30 steering wheel fit an e36?

Gruppe,

Does anybody know if a steering wheel from an e30 M3 will fit an e36 M3? I am 
not worried about the airbag/SRS system, I just want to know if the splines will 
line up and if the wheel will sit flush. More specifically, I am interested in 
putting the suede e30 M3 evo wheel on my e36 M3. Has anyone tried this?

Thanks,

Michael Maigret
BMWCCA #277854

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#10. Steering wheel off center! - from david tow
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:25:44 -0700
From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com>
Subject: Steering wheel off center!

Hi, all,

After cooling myself down after the brake job, I've noticed my steering 
wheel has been knocked slightly off center.  It must be the force I applied 
removing the front rotors!

Is this an easy job to fix?  I am sure the alignment is okay, since I drove 
the car over the speed limit a number of times without feeling anything 
funny.  The car tracks straight like an arrow.

Thank you again!
                                     __   __
David Tow                     / / / /  | /  |    ______
95 M3 coupe                  / / / /   |/   |  o/______\o
Red/gray                    / / / /         |  (OO=00=OO)
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