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#1. RE: [E36M3] My Car is Talking To Me - from DocWyte
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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 15:38:11 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] My Car is Talking To Me I'd certainly take a look at the coil pack for that cylinder. Maybe even replace it, they're pretty cheap, under $100. Much better than having to replace all of them as well as the dme like I had to. -josh --- "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> wrote: > Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 15:06:56 -0800 > From: "Dames, Mark" > <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] My Car is Talking To Me > > Just did the Peake tool thing (Thanks to Zack S.) > and it reports an "F3" > which apparently translates to "misfire cylinder 6". > The check engine light has been off for a couple of > days now and the car > appears to be running fine, no perceptible miss that > I can tell. > Is there further suggested diagnostics and/or > preemptive work to do from > here? > Could this be the start of the cascading coil/DME > failure we have recently > heard tale of? > Car has 80K on the clock. > Suggestions? > > mark > 98 M3/4 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris Teague [mailto:cteague@cox.net] > Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 7:59 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] My Car is Talking To Me > > > Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 19:58:54 -0800 > From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] My Car is Talking To Me > > Mark, > > You need a fault code reader, like the one peake > research sells. Or borrow one. That will tell you > what she's trying to say. They run about $150 > and can reset the service lights also. > > Other choice is take it to a shop, but if you are > like > many of us who do our own work, the $150 > pays for itself like the first time you need it. > > Chris > 97 M3/4 > > > Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 17:12:02 -0800 > > From: "Dames, Mark" > <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> > > Subject: My Car is Talking To Me > > > > > > Folks: > > > > This AM my '98 M3's "check engine" light came on. > > > > No messages down in the on-board computer screen. > > The car's inspection lights have been on for a > month, but I've been doing > > all the filters/fluids/plugs myself so I felt free > to ignore it. > > Heretofore its all been hardware stuff for me, > bushings, springs, bars, > > shocks etc. etc. etc. So I've ignored all of your > techno banter about > "fault > > codes", and other black box wizardry. > > > > Now I would like to know what's going on. How do > you interpret baby's > first > > words, etc? > > Do I have to ship it back to Munich to find out OR > is there something that > > could happen closer to my garage? > > Car seems to run fine except maybe a overly > smooth/slightly less crisp > > throttle response which hints of being too rich to > me. Although, the gas > > mileage (per computer-and reset with new > tankful)still is in the 24 mpg > > range (but maybe it didn't climb to 24 after reset > as fast as before) > > > > Your accumulated wisdom and enlightenment will be > appreciated. > > > > Mark. > > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our > sponsors: > Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our > sponsors: > Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > ===== Josh Wyte Momentum Motorsports 508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com
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#2. RE: [E36M3] My Car is Talking To Me - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:13:38 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] My Car is Talking To Me At 03:08 PM 2/13/03, Dames, Mark wrote: >Just did the Peake tool thing (Thanks to Zack S.) and it reports an "F3" >which apparently translates to "misfire cylinder 6". >The check engine light has been off for a couple of days now and the car >appears to be running fine, no perceptible miss that I can tell. >Is there further suggested diagnostics and/or preemptive work to do from >here? >Could this be the start of the cascading coil/DME failure we have recently >heard tale of? >Car has 80K on the clock. >Suggestions? Unless it happens again, I wouldn't worry about it. I've had 2 or 3 mis-fires on the M3, none in the last year or so though. Since the CE light went out on its own, that means that the mis-fire didn't reoccur and was a one-time "hiccup". As long as the car idles & drives fine, you should be OK. Jim Bassett
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#3. Re: non BMWs at CCA driver schools - from Peter Fanning
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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:23:53 -0800 From: Peter Fanning <p.fanning@verizon.net> Subject: Re: non BMWs at CCA driver schools The BMW preference and application wording is not unique to the GGC. The same policy is in place for Puget Sound Region (PSR) schools. We used to get a variety of cars but now it's all BMW's except a couple instructor cars. I enjoy the variety of cars as well. While there are some other opportunities for schools I think the BMW CCA schools are the best organized, instructed and safest run. I'd be interested in seeing some percentage of openings reserved for non-BMW's. Peter Fanning '98 M3/4 At 01:18 PM 2/13/2003 -0600, you wrote: >Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 11:03:28 -0800 >From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: non BMWs at CCA driver schools > >The Teutonic hegemony policy instituted by the Golden Gate chapter is one >that I challenged with the board some years ago. But schools were fat with >applicants back then and exclusivity became the rule as a way to cater to >BMW drivers. It's a situation that's probably unique to the demographics of >Silicon Valley and the fact that GGC has 4000 members. And yes the >application says very clearly, BMW's FIRST, and you can apply with another >car but will be at the end of the line for spots/waiting list. > >Before the internet boom they'd take any car at a school as long as you were >a member. There were Ferrari's, Vipers, Porsches, Camaro's, etc. I thought >it was alot more interesting.
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#4. Re: E46 M3 brake swap? - from John Hovell
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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 18:10:58 -0800 (PST) From: John Hovell <jhovell@stanford.edu> Subject: Re: E46 M3 brake swap? Believe it is possible, but not a direct bolt-on. There's a thread on BF right now about this: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=75091 Cheers, John On Thu, 13 Feb 2003, E36M3 wrote: > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:13:15 -0800 > From: "Juan Bruce" <jbrucebmw@hotmail.com> > Subject: E46 M3 brake swap? > > I have to rebuild one of my front calipers. In order to minimize downtime I > have been keeping my eye out for another set of calipers so I can just swap > them. Then today I came across a set or E46 calipers brackets and rotors > for $350. Does anyone know if its possible to retrofit these to an E36? > > Juan Bruce > BMW CCA GGC > '85 M635CSi > '95 M3 >
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#5. OT: Any realtors specializing in NJ on this list? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:04:00 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: OT: Any realtors specializing in NJ on this list? From jobless to holy sh*t, this might be a good thing, a recent turn of events has me potentially long-term in East Hanover, NJ. Since I'm Jersey stupid, I wouldn't even know where to look in terms of possibly acquiring a place. Good neigborhoods, best place for low traffic commute, etc. Any private advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chester =====
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Service II and steering questions - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 01:27:05 EST From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Service II and steering questions Luis, Good for you! You can do all of the Inspection/Service procedures yourself if you don't mind spending some time. The one exception is replacing the fuel filter on early production 1995 M3's. I helped a friend replace his fuel filter once. Never again. But don't worry. Your M3 is way after the switch. Your fuel filter will be about 10 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. It is located on the underside of the car below the driver's door. Very easy to change. Part # for the microfilter: 64 11 9 069 895 I'm embarrassed to admit that I purchased 2 microfilters over 5 years ago for my 9/95 M3. I have yet to replace the original filter. I have to run my blower on 3 or 4 to get much air flow. I'm afraid to see what it looks like. Brett Anderson has a trick procedure for replacing it. I can't personally vouch for its ease of use since I've never changed my own filter. :-) <A HREF="http://www.koalamotorsport.com/">http://www.koalamotorsport.com/</A> Click on complimentary repairs, then click on 3 series E36, then click on microfilter. Spark plug? You've got a '95 3.0L M3. I'd use the stock Bosch plug - F7LDCR. It's two prongs - about $6. The '96+ 3.2L M3 uses a four prong Bosch FGR8KQC plug. It is $13 each. Forget OBD-II vs. OBD-I, I'm glad I've got a '95 M3 simply because it doesn't cost me $80 for spark plugs! I don't have any idea on the loose steering column. Sorry. But if you can find any loose bolts, I'd definitely tighten them up. Good luck! Lowell Seaton '95 M3 BMW CCA #131505 -------------------------------------------------- Luis_Rueda@Interliant.com writes: > I'm planning to do service II on my M3 and I had a couple > of questions. > > I have a 11/95 production car and I was wondering which > fuel filter do I need to order (I believe that earlier model > E36's used a different fuel filter). > > Does anybody have handy the part# for the microfilter? > > What's the recommended spark plug for an E36 M3? >
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#7. RE: non BMWs at DE - from Paragonloan@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:59:12 EST From: Paragonloan@aol.com Subject: RE: non BMWs at DE guys this is my first post so I will await a backlash for jumping in on this subject. as a Everglades CCA board member I will say first BMW_CCA is a state of mind not a state of ownership (thanks Craig). Second as cost of running track events rises and more and more clubs are doing events there is almost a competition between the clubs for track dates. I can think of a few events we did that we lost money. Although we are a Not for Profit we would still like to brake even. With this said sign up early to insure you get a space. I personally love it when other makes come out the track. nothing better than getting a point by from a Porshce or a Ferrari. Brian Jacobs 97 ///M3 I live in Florida so I can play all year around!
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#8. Drei Bond 1209 or RTV - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:11:36 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@fotofab.com> Subject: Drei Bond 1209 or RTV I am planning on replacing my leaking valve cover gasket within the next few weeks (S50US). I have the gasket set which includes the spark plug hole gaskets but TIS calls out the use of Drei Bond 1209 as a sealant for several of the surfaces. Can I use plain old RTV sealant in place of the Drei Bond or do I really need to go to the dealer and get the factory approved magic elixir? Thanks Jamie Howton 2002 330i 5 Spd Steel Blue Metallic SP 1995 M3 5 Spd Arctic Silver 1979 Porsche 928 5 Speed Opalmetallic
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Drei Bond 1209 or RTV - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 06:23:34 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Drei Bond 1209 or RTV good luck finding that stuff. I located several p/ns and they are NLA. If someone has the part number, please share. For the oil pan, I used Permawhatever sealant. Chester --- Jamie Howton <jhowton@fotofab.com> wrote: > I am planning on replacing my leaking valve cover gasket within the next > few weeks (S50US). I have the gasket set which includes the spark plug > hole gaskets but TIS calls out the use of Drei Bond 1209 as a sealant > for several of the surfaces. Can I use plain old RTV sealant in place > of the Drei Bond or do I really need to go to the dealer and get the > factory approved magic elixir? =====
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#10. Anyone from Sacramento out there? - from Michael Michalski
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Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:37:39 -0600 From: "Michael Michalski" <mmichalski@leaselink.com> Subject: Anyone from Sacramento out there? Good Morning Guys, Have a question which is way off topic, however, I really value the opinions and advice of this esteemed group. Recently the company I work for has made me a job offer to move to Sacramento CA. I am very unfamiliar with the area and I was wondering if there was any one on this list that is from this area that could give me some information on it. How's the weather in December? Is there anything to do in Sacramento itself or would I have to drive to S.F. and Tahoe? I don't know anyone in the area at all and would be making the move alone (the present girlfriend does not want to move away from her family). I would be moving from Chicago and look forward to being able to drive the M3 year round :) Michael M3 /4