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#1. Bleeding the clutch slave cylinder - from Mark Siismets
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Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 14:15:21 -0800 (PST) From: Mark Siismets <msiismets@yahoo.com> Subject: Bleeding the clutch slave cylinder I want to bleed and flush the clutch slave cylinder on my car, and would like to hear from those of you with experience doing this task. I've read the write-up in the Bentley manual and am wondering if they left any useful information out that I should be aware of before proceeding. I thought I remembered reading about others having had problems with this item but couldn't find the thread. Thanks, Mark '95 M3 - Houston __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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#2. Adding Redline water wetter to the cooling system - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 17:31:32 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Adding Redline water wetter to the cooling system Ron says > > You'll see that there's very little difference when using 50/50 ethylene > glycol/water with Water Wetter. The main benefit comes when using Water > Wetter with pure water. ....and to come full circle on this topic, if you live in Massachusetts or some other cold climate, don't forget that all you have is Water Wetter and water in your car when you leave it out all winter. Water Wetter and water will freeze below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. :-) Regards, Rich
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#3. Re: Adding Redline water wetter to the cooling system - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 17:42:16 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Adding Redline water wetter to the cooling system Yes, the Redline link that I sent advises to use a minimum 20/80 ethylene glycol/water mix. It says that Water Wetter doesn't reduce the freezing point of water, so even running the AC could cause coolant freezing in the heater core. Granted, this would only be possible during the first few minutes of operation in cool weather, when the coolant is still relatively cold. But, if you put your defroster on, the AC is automatically engaged, so it's possible to have your AC running on a cool/cold day. Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> >To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >CC: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> >Subject: Adding Redline water wetter to the cooling system >Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 17:31:32 -0500 > >Ron says > > > You'll see that there's very little difference when using 50/50 ethylene > > glycol/water with Water Wetter. The main benefit comes when using Water > > Wetter with pure water. > >...and to come full circle on this topic, if you live in Massachusetts or >some other cold climate, don't forget that all you have is Water Wetter and >water in your car when you leave it out all winter. Water Wetter and water >will freeze below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. > >:-) > >Regards, > >Rich _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Replacing thermostat & housing - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 17:46:54 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Replacing thermostat & housing Andrej, I replaced the thermostat and housing when I did the radiator. Got the whole kit from bimmerparts.com. It was very straightforward. You will loose a good bit of coolant when you change the thermostat, but obviously it will not fully drain the block. But expect a good mess of coolant to get everywhere. Other than that, it is painless. Chris 97 M3/4 > > From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> > Date: 2003/02/03 Mon PM 04:13:52 EST > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] Replacing thermostat & housing > > So, how much of a PITA is the thermostat and housing to replace? I know > there's several vendors out there that have an aluminum thermostat housing, > that seems like a no brainer choice. Can this be done without draining the > radiator? Any writeups that describe how this is done? > > Thanks in advance, > Andrej > '97 M3
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#5. Replacing thermostat & housing - from Luis Rueda
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Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 17:50:57 -0500 From: "Luis Rueda" <Luis_Rueda@Interliant.com> Subject: Replacing thermostat & housing Hi Andrej, The thermostat is fairly easy to replace & w/your car's mileage, you might as well also replace the water pump (if you haven't already done so). I bought the kit from zygmut (metal impeller & aluminum t-stat housing) and you don't need to drain the radiator in order to do this. I did flush the system and it only took me a couple of hrs. Procedure: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/main.html Some of the parts that you may need: 80/88 aux fan temp switch 61 31 8 376 440 80deg thermostat 11 53 1 713 040 tstat o-ring 11 53 1 265 084 tstat housing 11 53 1 722 531 gasket 11 53 1 740 437 BMW Coolant 83 19 9 407 775 1 gal distilled water 2 bottles of Redline Water Wetter Good luck and you're welcome to borrow my thin 32mm wrench you'll need to remove the fan clutch. Luis -------------------- 3 -------------------- Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 16:07:10 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Replacing thermostat & housing Gruppe, I suspect that my thermostat is not fully functioning as it's supposed to - unless I'm in stop and go rush hour traffic, the temp gauge in my car is reading on the cold side. Depending on the ambient temperature, this can be either just above the blue cold mark if it's really cold outside (20-25F or so), or just off center if it's in the high 30's or so. This sound like a thermostat that's stuck somewhat open to y'all? Sure seems like it to me. So, how much of a PITA is the thermostat and housing to replace? I know there's several vendors out there that have an aluminum thermostat housing, that seems like a no brainer choice. Can this be done without draining the radiator? Any writeups that describe how this is done? At 89k miles, I'll need to inspect the radiator to see how the bottom hose attachment point is looking. But unless it's obviously about to fail, I wasn't planning on replacing that. Any been there-done that stories? Thanks in advance, Andrej '97 M3
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Airbag Deployment question - from Jeremy Conners
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Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 18:15:30 -0500 From: Jeremy Conners <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Airbag Deployment question Typically, the manufacturer determines the deployment speed based on required maximum injury targets and other impact modes. Also, the sensing is done on an acceleration basis and therefore only a range of impact velocities can be determined. IIRC there was some information in the Bentley. Let's take a look. According to the Bentley (721-1): "The ZAE control module triggers deployment of the airbags when it senses the vehicle decelerating at a rate equivalent to a head-on collision of at least 13 mph (18 km/h)." This means the unit should never deploy in a head-on collision below this threshold speed. However, if you hit a large enough & soft enough object at a high rate of speed, it might not deploy. Ad infinitum... Jeremy Conners (Former) Crash Safety Engineer <SNIP> Does anyone know the minimum speed for the drivers side (it's the only = one in the car) airbag to deploy on a '95 M3? Assume conditions of a = head on collision. =20 Jonathan Evans -'95 m3 <SNIP>
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Z06 and Floppy Shifter Fix - from Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com
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Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 18:25:38 -0500 From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Z06 and Floppy Shifter Fix Colin wrote: >I read the Roundel floppy shifter fix article, went into the basement and >got my M3 on jack stands... Grant wrote: >Sounds like a fantastic place you got there Colin...I wish I could park my >cars >in my basement! ;) Yeah, I'm actually pretty lucky...when we built the house, I managed to convince the wife that I needed the entire bottom floor for a shop and garage :) She thought it was a bit strange when I put in water, phone, internet, cable, central vac, heat, A/C, and shower curtains (!!) to wash the car indoors...now she doesn't even go down there. Perfect! Some one mentioned tasting coolant...been there, done that in a '78 Ford Fiesta when the alternator died during a snow storm on Rt.88 in upstate NY. Under the car swapping the alternator (always carried a spare in that car), when the radiator starts to boil over (no juice for the electric fan). I can confirm that it does taste sweet...only minor brain damage now :) Colin '98 M3
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Adding Redline water wetter to the cooling - from Steven Tom
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Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 15:35:31 -0800 From: Steven Tom <stom@qualcomm.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Adding Redline water wetter to the cooling system One last thing. Which type of water do you usually use in your system? Distilled, purified, purified distilled ......? steve At 04:43 PM 2/3/2003 -0600, Ron Buchalski wrote: >Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 17:42:16 -0500 >From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: Adding Redline water wetter to the cooling system > >Yes, the Redline link that I sent advises to use a minimum 20/80 ethylene >glycol/water mix. It says that Water Wetter doesn't reduce the freezing >point of water, so even running the AC could cause coolant freezing in the >heater core. Granted, this would only be possible during the first few >minutes of operation in cool weather, when the coolant is still relatively >cold. But, if you put your defroster on, the AC is automatically engaged, >so it's possible to have your AC running on a cool/cold day.
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#9. Re: Z06 and Floppy Shifter Fix - from Gleb Arshinov
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Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 15:41:40 -0800 From: Gleb Arshinov <gleb@barsook.com> Subject: Re: Z06 and Floppy Shifter Fix >>>>> "Colin" == Colin S Whelan <Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com> writes: Colin> I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who responded to my Colin> Z06 vs E36M3 inquiry (especially John, Neil, and Mel). I'm Colin> still on the fence, but I'll let you know what decision I Colin> end up making. (I actually would love to get a ride in one Colin> or better yet test drive one, but the dealers won't let you Colin> until you're about to sign....). It might take some doing, but you out to get a few test-drives in a Z06. If you have doubts after a decent test drive, it might not be for you. When I drove E36M3, it was the most fun car I've ever driven (up till then) I still remember that day and that feeling. Same thing with Prelude which I drove before M3. Same thing with Z06 which I drive now. If it's for you, you'll know it. Personally, I'd prefer 2002 over 2001 because of oil consumption problems. I posted some notes on UUC Garage when I got Z06. I've updated them a bit since then. I guess, I should put them up on the web. If you have any questions based on your test-drive, shoot me an email. Gleb
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#10. Pimpin' garage - from Reid Conti
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Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 16:01:54 -0800 From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net> Subject: Pimpin' garage I think we need pictures of this.. :) - reid > Yeah, I'm actually pretty lucky...when we built the house, I managed to > convince the wife that I needed the entire bottom floor for a shop and > garage :) She thought it was a bit strange when I put in water, phone, > internet, cable, central vac, heat, A/C, and shower curtains (!!) to > wash > the car indoors...now she doesn't even go down there. Perfect!