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#1. Purple Syncromax Long Term Test Query & Sticky 2nd - from Paci, Noah
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 12:35:57 -0400 From: "Paci, Noah" <npaci@rr.com> Subject: Purple Syncromax Long Term Test Query & Sticky 2nd Hey all, changing fluids for the season, and thinking that my notchiness in my transmission(2nd gear is a bit stiff, and the syncro's make some whirring up noise, if I don't double clutch on down shift) and was considering trying the Purple Syncromax instead of the ATF. For all that have been using how has it been working? Any complaints? Ageing ok? Or is it all good? TIA, hoping to make my transmission silky smooth. Noah. 95 M3 White 98K UUC Tranny Mount Enforcers(could be the "cause" of the synchro noise-just better noise transfer) UUC Short Shift Kit B&B Triflow exhaust(not quite loud enough to cover the synchro noise)
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#2. Re: Euro Oil Cooler - long - from m3ltw@msn.com
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 09:49:56 -0700 From: m3ltw@msn.com Subject: Re: Euro Oil Cooler - long > Wrom: UCDDJBLVLMHAALPTCXLYRWTQTIPWIGYOKSTTZRCLBDX > > Rich Dorffer < RDORFFER@CleIndians.com > wrote (long): Subject: Euro Oil Cooler > > I decide to jump right in this weekend installing the euro oil cooler (housing, > cooler, hoses and all the ancillary fittings) to my M3. So, unlike my normal > method, I didn't do any research or investigation ahead of time to see how easy > or difficult this would be. I quickly found out two things: > > - The euro oil filter housing is different in that there are two sender ports M12 x > 1.5 (oil pressure and oil temperature) and no VANOS connection port while the > US oil filter housing has one sender port M12 x 1.5 (oil pressure) and the > VANOS connection port (M14 x 1.5 I believe). This appears to be easily > remedied by simply tapping the euro filter housing for the VANOS connection. > Correct me if I am wrong. The Euro oil cooler is designed to mount below the Euro radiator, which is a different design. It is wider and shorter, requiring the relocation of the overflow tank, which no longer fits next to the radiator. With all the correct pieces (I don't have a list), you also have ducting (air management) over/to the oil cooler. Finally, rather than trying to tap the US oil filter housing, I would recommend using the Euro oil housing, and just mating it up to a Euro motor...it will look more professional. ;-) Dan
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Power steering fluid - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 13:29:22 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Power steering fluid I've always wondered about changing the power steering fluid in my '95 M3. Is there a way to do this? Should you change the power steering fluid? I've changed every other fluid in the car several times except the power steering. This is probably a moot point because I see my power steering hose is starting to leak. Looks like I will have to follow Andrew Kalman's lead and replace my hoses soon so I will be replacing all the power steering fluid anyway (after it spills on the ground when I cut the old hose off). Lowell Seaton '95 M3/2 BMW CCA #131505
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Power steering fluid - from David Bauer
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 12:42:47 -0500 From: David Bauer <dbauer@blkbox.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Power steering fluid Lowell, I haven't changed my fluid yet (I got a new rack under warranty before I had a chance to) so I'm not sure of the exact procedure. My mechanic recommends changing it every few years and told me that the filter is integral to the reservoir and that he usually replaces the reservoir/filter when doing a fluid change. Dave 95 M3 LoweSeaton@aol.com wrote: > > I've always wondered about changing the power steering fluid in my '95 M3. > Is there a way to do this? Should you change the power steering fluid? I've > changed every other fluid in the car several times except the power steering. > > This is probably a moot point because I see my power steering hose is > starting to leak. Looks like I will have to follow Andrew Kalman's lead and > replace my hoses soon so I will be replacing all the power steering fluid > anyway (after it spills on the ground when I cut the old hose off). > > Lowell Seaton > '95 M3/2 > BMW CCA #131505
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#5. WTB Eibach Springs 96+ - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 13:52:14 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: WTB Eibach Springs 96+ Gruppe, Anyone has a set of Eibach Springs sitting around in their garage? I have Bilstein's with stock springs. I have ran H&R Sport and Race in the past and it didn't quite suit my taste. I am curious to try Eibach. Used set should work in this case (in case I don't like the setup, can post it back on the list). Thanks in advance. A.L.
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Purple Syncromax Long Term Test Query & Sticky 2nd - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 14:13:21 -0400 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Purple Syncromax Long Term Test Query & Sticky 2nd Noah, For me, the Syncromax has been working great after 6 months. Still have smoother shifts that with the Redline fluid. Chris 97 M3/4 > Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 12:35:57 -0400 > From: "Paci, Noah" <npaci@rr.com> > Subject: Purple Syncromax Long Term Test Query & Sticky 2nd > > Hey all, changing fluids for the season, and thinking that my notchiness > in my transmission(2nd gear is a bit stiff, and the syncro's make some > whirring up noise, if I don't double clutch on down shift) and was > considering trying the Purple Syncromax instead of the ATF. > > For all that have been using how has it been working? Any complaints? > Ageing ok? Or is it all good?
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Power steering fluid - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 11:26:32 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Power steering fluid At 08:34 AM 5/15/03, Luis Rueda wrote: >I'm going to be replacing the steering rack on my '95 M3, >I checked the owners manual & it only says to use ATF >fluid. I was curious as of what fluid do you guys suggest >to use & how many quarts am I going to need for the >whole procedure. When I've had the fluid replaced on both cars, my mechanic has used Red Line High-Temp ATF. Track use, especially as Sears Point, could cause it to overheat and vent out of the reservoir. I would think any good quality ATF would be fine for "normal" use. I think I requires less than 1 quart. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Purple Syncromax Long Term Test Query & Sticky 2nd - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 11:34:34 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Purple Syncromax Long Term Test Query & Sticky 2nd At 09:34 AM 5/15/03, Paci, Noah wrote: >Hey all, changing fluids for the season, and thinking that my notchiness >in my transmission(2nd gear is a bit stiff, and the syncro's make some >whirring up noise, if I don't double clutch on down shift) and was >considering trying the Purple Syncromax instead of the ATF. > >For all that have been using how has it been working? Any complaints? >Ageing ok? Or is it all good? I've had RP Syncromax in the car for ~8000 miles, and I'm not sure it's any smoother/less notchy than the Red Line D4 ATF I was using before. That, and the fact that I can get Red Line locally (vs. mail order for the RP), I'll most likely switch back to Red Line at the next change. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett
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#9. Re: Purple Syncromax Long Term Test Query & Sticky 2nd - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 14:49:20 -0400 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: Purple Syncromax Long Term Test Query & Sticky 2nd Noah Paci writes: > Hey all, changing fluids for the season, and thinking that my notchiness > in my transmission(2nd gear is a bit stiff, and the syncro's make some > whirring up noise, if I don't double clutch on down shift) and was > considering trying the Purple Syncromax instead of the ATF. I'll preface this by saying I hope this isn't your case. My 2nd gear synchros got real crunchy a long while back, when my car had about 18k on it (I believe, without checking my records). Crunch whenever I shifted into 2nd, only way to not get the crunch was to double clutch. Other symptom was the tranny / drivetrain tunnel was really warm by the passenger feet. Dealer diagnosed it as a bad 2nd gear synchro (duh!) and gave me a new tranny under warranty. Andrej '97 M3
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#10. "key cycled" DME - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 14:49:56 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: "key cycled" DME Exactly what did you mean by that term? Have I been disconnecting my battery every other month to clear the check engine light needlessly? Could I have performed this scheduled "maintenance" from the comfort of my front seat? The short of the long is that the o2 sensor has been randomly but briefly going out of tolerance for the last 2 years. In the Test and Measurement world we call that a "bad" part. -Jonathan 95M3