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#1. FW: T-stat? - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:54:04 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: FW: T-stat? > Group - I do have a question regarding the T-stat. The T-stat I recently purchased is marked 88C and I was under the understanding that the US52 (L3.2) used a 92C T-stat. Can you confirm I have the correct T-stat? > Kim L Burgess > 99 M3/2 >
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#2. Wanted: stock rear camber adjustment guide thingy - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 17:01:31 -0500 From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Wanted: stock rear camber adjustment guide thingy If you have taken your stock lower suspension arm off and replaced it with a TC Kline, BMP, or other adjustable arm, you may have a part that I need! The small camber adjuster guide or washer looking thingy is broken on the drivers side of my M3. I'm about to buy a new one, but since I'm not in a huge hurry, figured I would ask if anyone had one sitting around. If you do, please let me know. Thanks, Kirk Lachman '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#3. Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 22:18:11 +0000 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? Well the looseness could be because: 1) your alignment is off (toed out or positive camber or both etc) 2) your shocks can be shot 3) trailing arm bushings (very likely) Check all of the three. It took a lot of trial and error to fix my 97 but the culprit (in my case) was the trailing arm bushing. Go wtih the 96+ bushings since they are stronger than the 95 ones. www.bimmerparts.com has it for a good price. Dont forget to put in the GC inserts. Otherwise just get the polyurethane ones from www.bimmerworld.com Hope that helps. Ahmad -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:22:49 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? Hmm, Lately I've been noticing my '95 M feeling a little loose going around turns. What're the recommended replacement bushings for a '95? Stock? -josh >From: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Reply-To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: [E36M3] E36M3 #2813 >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:39:25 -0600 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >Received: from mc4-f38.law16.hotmail.com ([65.54.237.173]) by >mc4-s2.law16.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(5.0.2195.5600); Fri, 13 Dec >2002 13:44:31 -0800 >Received: from gb-server-cs-2.chemsoft.com ([209.62.175.67]) by >mc4-f38.law16.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(5.0.2195.5600); Fri, 13 >Dec 2002 13:44:30 -0800 >Received: from 10.100.10.100 by gb-server-cs-2.chemsoft.com (InterScan >E-Mail VirusWall NT); Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:39:31 -0600 >Received: from gb-server-cs-1.chemsoft.com ([10.100.10.70] RDNS failed) by >gb-server-cs-1.chemsoft.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(5.0.2195.5329); Fri, 13 >Dec 2002 15:39:30 -0600 >Errors-To: admin@chemsoft.net >Message-Id: <02121315392587.02100@SVList.com> >Return-Path: e36m3@bmw-m.net >X-OriginalArrivalTime: 13 Dec 2002 21:39:30.0834 (UTC) >FILETIME=[1E8F1720:01C2A2F0] > >This digest contains the following messages: > > 1. Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > by: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > 2. Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > by: <alex.fadeev@verizon.com> > 3. Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > by: Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering <ben@rogueengineering.com> > 4. Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > by: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> > 5. Re: [E36M3] Re: vader seat question > by: Dorffer, Rich <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > 6. Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > by: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > 7. RE: [E36M3] ABS Pump > by: Jeremy Conners <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> > 8. Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > by: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > 9. Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? > by: Ahmad Lutfeali <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> > 10. Re: [E36M3] Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? > by: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > >-------------------- 1 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:17:37 -0800 (PST) >From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> >Subject: Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > >I'm trying to remove my instrument cluster so I can >replace the bulb for the fog lite indicator. > >I have the two torx bolts out and the cluster pulled >forward. I can see and get my hands on the 3 wiring >connectors, but how the heck do those things unlatch? > >Also, where exactly does the fog lite bulb go? When I >bought the car the lite was burned out. There are >several empty spots on the bottom of the cluster for >bulbs. What are these for and are bulbs supposed to >be in all of them? > >-josh > >===== >Josh Wyte >Momentum Motorsports >508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. >http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > > >-------------------- 2 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:30:21 -0600 >From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > >DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > I'm trying to remove my instrument cluster so I can > > replace the bulb for the fog lite indicator. > > I have the two torx bolts out and the cluster pulled > > forward. I can see and get my hands on the 3 wiring > > connectors, but how the heck do those things unlatch? > >Assuming that it's the same as the E30 plugs (haven't had the need to take >out the E36 cluster yet), the plugs have a vertical latch in the middle. >Raise the latch with a small screw driver and the plug will come out. > > > Also, where exactly does the fog lite bulb go? When I > > bought the car the lite was burned out. There are > > several empty spots on the bottom of the cluster for > > bulbs. What are these for and are bulbs supposed to > > be in all of them? > >Josh, >Not all sockets have bulbs. Look the front of the cluster to see where the >fog light bulb is. > >alex f > > > > > >-------------------- 3 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:28:54 -0500 >From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > > > > I have the two torx bolts out and the cluster pulled > > forward. I can see and get my hands on the 3 wiring > > connectors, but how the heck do those things unlatch? > >you have to squeeze the SIDES of the connector...which allows the back of >the connector to swing upwards. > > > Also, where exactly does the fog lite bulb go? When I > > bought the car the lite was burned out. There are > > several empty spots on the bottom of the cluster for > > bulbs. What are these for and are bulbs supposed to > > be in all of them? > >use a flashlight...it's one of the ones on the far left of the cluster. > >Regards, >Ben Liaw >Rogue Engineering . 201.444.8150 . http://www.rogueengineering.com > > > > > >-------------------- 4 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:44:11 -0800 >From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > >At 12:19 PM 12/13/02, DocWyte wrote: > >I have the two torx bolts out and the cluster pulled > >forward. I can see and get my hands on the 3 wiring > >connectors, but how the heck do those things unlatch? > >See: >http://www.eskimo.com/~dalus/bmw/images//instrumentclustconn.jpg > > >Also, where exactly does the fog lite bulb go? > >There should be icons on the back of the cluster by the various bulb holes >to indicate which bulb is which function. > > >When I > >bought the car the lite was burned out. There are > >several empty spots on the bottom of the cluster for > >bulbs. What are these for and are bulbs supposed to > >be in all of them? > >They are for other lights/indicators that don't apply to your car, so no, >not all of them should have bulbs. (For example, there's a light having >something to do with an automatic transmission - unless you have an auto >tranny, there won't be a bulb loaded. Same with rear fog light indicator on >US cars.) > >Cheers, >Jim Bassett - BTDT on both cars, numerous times :-) > > > > >-------------------- 5 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:49:59 -0500 >From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: vader seat question > > > Can you slip your finger under the stripes? Don't make a > > trip to the car for me, but if you can let me know next time you think >of > > it. > >Yes, you can on the inside edge towards the center of the seat. The stripe >is a piece of folded over material IIRC. They are stitched on the ends >which helps them to lay flat. > >Anyone can correct me if I am wrong but I believe this is how mine are. > >Later, > >Rich > > > >-------------------- 6 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:07:22 -0800 (PST) >From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > >thanks jim! I ran out of daylite, so I buttoned it >back up, but I'll be right on it tomorrow morning. >;-) > >-josh > > >--- Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> wrote: > > At 12:19 PM 12/13/02, DocWyte wrote: > > >I have the two torx bolts out and the cluster > > pulled > > >forward. I can see and get my hands on the 3 > > wiring > > >connectors, but how the heck do those things > > unlatch? > > > > See: > > >http://www.eskimo.com/~dalus/bmw/images//instrumentclustconn.jpg > > > > >Also, where exactly does the fog lite bulb go? > > > > There should be icons on the back of the cluster by > > the various bulb holes > > to indicate which bulb is which function. > > > > >When I > > >bought the car the lite was burned out. There are > > >several empty spots on the bottom of the cluster > > for > > >bulbs. What are these for and are bulbs supposed > > to > > >be in all of them? > > > > They are for other lights/indicators that don't > > apply to your car, so no, > > not all of them should have bulbs. (For example, > > there's a light having > > something to do with an automatic transmission - > > unless you have an auto > > tranny, there won't be a bulb loaded. Same with rear > > fog light indicator on > > US cars.) > > > > Cheers, > > Jim Bassett - BTDT on both cars, numerous times :-) > > > > >===== >Josh Wyte >Momentum Motorsports >508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. >http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > > >-------------------- 7 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 16:08:41 -0500 >From: Jeremy Conners <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] ABS Pump > >Evan, > >I would not recommend running the pump without the proper lines attached >and >fluid in the system. By running an open system, you're guaranteed to >introduce air into the system and make a mess. The pump cycles and empties >the fluid from the Low Pressure Accumulators back to the Master Cylinder. > >As for just listening to the pump during start-up and waiting for the ABS >light to go out, this isn't a sufficient set of criteria to determine if >the >pump is working properly. The filters and orifices could still be clogged. >Also, upon power up, a complete valve cycle might not be done. I will have >to check with the software group to understand the spec. for this >particular >application. Most likely they are not all cycled. > >Why did the PO remove the unit from the car? Was he removing it for racing >purposes? At what mileage? How was the brake system maintained? > >As for the ABS light, the ABS ECU will run diagnostics at start-up and >depending on the result of those diagnostics it will trigger the indicator >line high or low. Again, I will have to check with the software group to >determine the boot procedure. > >Jeremy Conners > ><SNIP> > >Jeremy, > >Thanks much. You've really gone beyond the call of duty to help me and I >want you to know how rare that is today. > >As I told you I've located a pump and I should ask seller the same >questions >about his pump as you have outlined. The last thing I need is an >incompatible pump. He the (seller of the pump) told me that I could test >the >pump by hooking it up to the connector after pulling it off the old one and >start the car. He said I will hear if it works or not and the ABS light >should go out. My ? is won't any pump that works make a noise upon start up >and turn out the ABS light once it's satisfied the computer that it's >working? Pardon my ignorance here, but when it comes to electronics I'm in >the dark. > >TIA > >Evan > ><SNIP> > > > > >-------------------- 8 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:10:56 -0800 (PST) >From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument cluster ASAP! > >Hmm, that's what I thought. Guess I couldn't get >enough leverage on them to pop them out. > >I thought it was on the far left. I only have 1 bulb >over there and I was able to pull it with a needle >nose plier. > >However, the bulb looked ok. Anyone with a '95 M3, >can you tell me how many bulbs you have on the far >left of the cluster? > >Maybe I'll just replace that one and see what >happens... > >-josh > > >--- Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering ><ben@rogueengineering.com> wrote: > > Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:28:54 -0500 > > From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" > > <ben@rogueengineering.com> > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need help with instrument > > cluster ASAP! > > > > > > > I have the two torx bolts out and the cluster > > pulled > > > forward. I can see and get my hands on the 3 > > wiring > > > connectors, but how the heck do those things > > unlatch? > > > > you have to squeeze the SIDES of the > > connector...which allows the back of > > the connector to swing upwards. > > > > > Also, where exactly does the fog lite bulb go? > > When I > > > bought the car the lite was burned out. There are > > > several empty spots on the bottom of the cluster > > for > > > bulbs. What are these for and are bulbs supposed > > to > > > be in all of them? > > > > use a flashlight...it's one of the ones on the far > > left of the cluster. > > > > Regards, > > Ben Liaw > > Rogue Engineering . 201.444.8150 . > > http://www.rogueengineering.com > > > > > > > > > > >************************************************************* > > 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. > > >************************************************************* > > > > > > >===== >Josh Wyte >Momentum Motorsports >508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. >http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > > >-------------------- 9 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:02:49 +0000 >From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? > >At 85K the bushings are prolly shot. There is no way to tell unless you >pull >the suckers out. By driving the car, 40-50MPH stomp on the gas in 3rd. If >the car pulls to the left of right, chances are your RTB are shot (pulls >because of change in toe during accelration). The other, scary way, to find >out is to take hard and fast corners. If the car feels loose in the rear, >the bushings are shot. I just bought another 98 M3 with 60K miles. Altough >the car feels fine, I am changing it with stock 96+ bushings and adding a >GC >spacer. Goodluck. > >Ahmad >98 Boston Green M3 in Atlanta > >_________________________________________________________________ >Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. >http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > > >-------------------- 10 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:22:49 -0800 (PST) >From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? > >Hmm, > >Lately I've been noticing my '95 M feeling a little >loose going around turns. What're the recommended >replacement bushings for a '95? Stock? > >-josh > > >--- Ahmad Lutfeali <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:02:49 +0000 > > From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> > > Subject: Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? > > > > At 85K the bushings are prolly shot. There is no way > > to tell unless you pull > > the suckers out. By driving the car, 40-50MPH stomp > > on the gas in 3rd. If > > the car pulls to the left of right, chances are your > > RTB are shot (pulls > > because of change in toe during accelration). The > > other, scary way, to find > > out is to take hard and fast corners. If the car > > feels loose in the rear, > > the bushings are shot. I just bought another 98 M3 > > with 60K miles. Altough > > the car feels fine, I am changing it with stock 96+ > > bushings and adding a GC > > spacer. Goodluck. > > > > Ahmad > > 98 Boston Green M3 in Atlanta > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection > > with MSN 8. > > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > > > > > > >************************************************************* > > 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. > > >************************************************************* > > > > > > >===== >Josh Wyte >Momentum Motorsports >508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. >http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > > >************************************************************** >Digest Commands >UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the digest. >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. >************************************************************** _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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#4. Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? - from William T. Wallace
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Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 17:22:58 -0500 From: "William T. Wallace" <daddy30@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? < Although the car feels fine, I am changing it with stock 96+ bushings and adding a GC spacer.> What does the Ground Control Spacer do? Also, should I go aftermarket urethane bushing or OEM? Thanks W. Wallace
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#5. Re: [E36M3] FW: T-stat? - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 18:03:35 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] FW: T-stat? Kim, I think you are correct, but many of the aftermarket ones are 88 degree, and it should work fine. I put a 80 degree in my 97, since I have removed the engine fan. I also put in a lower temp electric fan switch. Chris > > From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> > Date: 2002/12/13 Fri PM 04:59:25 EST > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] FW: T-stat? > > Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:54:04 -0800 > From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> > Subject: FW: T-stat? > > > Group - I do have a question regarding the T-stat. The T-stat I recently purchased is marked 88C and I was under the understanding that the US52 (L3.2) used a 92C T-stat. Can you confirm I have the correct T-stat? > > Kim L Burgess > > 99 M3/2 > > > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 18:11:37 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? William, The Ground Control spacers are designed to work with the stock bushings, and fill up the empty void left by the factory on each side of the bushing to minimize the movement. See: http://www.ground-control.com/e36-rear-lca1.jpg Those white spacers are the ground-control units. I have them, and I think they work well. If you go aftermarked urethane or powerflex, then the GC spacers I don't think will fit, nor should they be necessary. However, I am not sure that urethane in this location is the best thing. This bushing needs to pivit in 2 directions. That's why the racers all use ball joints in this area. Ground Control offers a ball joint also, but not sure how that works on the street. So for race/track, use the monoballs. For street, I like the 96 up bushing with the GC spacers. Chris 97 M3/4 > From: "William T. Wallace" <daddy30@earthlink.net> > Subject: Re: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? > What does the Ground Control Spacer do? Also, should I go aftermarket > urethane bushing or OEM? > > Thanks > W. Wallace
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#7. Speedo, Odometer & Gas Mileage gauge not working. - from Bob Smith
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Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 18:00:07 -0800 From: "Bob Smith" <bob421@sonic.net> Subject: Speedo, Odometer & Gas Mileage gauge not working. On a trip today, with my 98 M3/4 I noticed that the subject three items in the instrument cluster stopped registering all of a sudden. The fuel and temp gauges seem to be fine. Any thoughts, Thanks Bob Smith
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Speedo, Odometer & Gas Mileage gauge not working. - from Patrick Buthmann
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Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 00:05:12 -0500 From: "Patrick Buthmann" <patrick@teutonic.ca> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Speedo, Odometer & Gas Mileage gauge not working. Bob, First place I'd look is at the speedo pickup in the rear diff. These are merely plastic, and if the gear oil in the diff gets really hot (such as when the LSD has been extremely busy), it can melt the speedo pickup. The part is cheap enough, about $30, plus 5 minutes to replace it. Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Smith" <bob421@sonic.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 9:09 PM Subject: [E36M3] Speedo, Odometer & Gas Mileage gauge not working. > Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 18:00:07 -0800 > From: "Bob Smith" <bob421@sonic.net> > Subject: Speedo, Odometer & Gas Mileage gauge not working. > > > > On a trip today, with my 98 M3/4 I noticed that the subject three items > in the instrument cluster stopped registering all of a sudden. The fuel > and temp gauges seem to be fine. > > Any thoughts, > > Thanks > > Bob Smith > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. Spark Gap - from Steve Klein
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Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 00:06:49 -0600 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Spark Gap Hi, All- I just got a set of BMW NGK plugs (BKR6EK) from Steve DelG' but before I install them, does anyone know the gap specs off hand? Thanks, Steve
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#10. [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 01:32:15 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? William, The only real way to tell if the bushings are shot is to loosen the arms and look... At that point you may as well replace them.. The OEM bushings are cheap, and for the most part the job is fairly easy. I am new to working on cars, and after helping Wayne and the gang replace them on some else's car, I was able to do most of the work myself. (Albeit Wayne did help a little!, Thanks!) Anyway, the biggest pain is to actually remove the bushing. The best way to do this is to rent that special tool from Chester Wong. (chester_p_wong@yahoo.com) He is part of this list. This tool makes it very simple. Enjoy. Mo -------------------- 4 ----------------- --- Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:01:08 -0500 From: "William T. Wallace" <daddy30@earthlink.net> Subject: [E36 M3] Rear Trail Arm bushings? I have recently purchased a 95 M3. I have a two part question in regards to the rear trail arm bushings. The car has 85k on it how can I tell if I need to replace to rear trail arm bushings, or should I just do it anyway? Part two: It seems to be a pretty strait forward task but the Bentley calls for a special tool, is this a necessity or can I improvise? Thanks in Advance W. Wallace