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#1. Re: Engine mounts - Anyone replace them? - from S. Cooperman
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Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 13:56:20 -0700 From: "S. Cooperman" <bullseye600@comcast.net> Subject: Re: Engine mounts - Anyone replace them? Silly question maybe, but are broken entine mounts
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#2. RE: Engine mounts - Anyone replace them? - from S. Cooperman
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Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 14:03:20 -0700 From: "S. Cooperman" <bullseye600@comcast.net> Subject: RE: Engine mounts - Anyone replace them? Oh boy, one of my cats stepped on the keyboard and the message got sent prematurely... sorry. Anyway, is a broken engine mount readily apparent when one inspects, or are there special areas to look for? I have a rattle/vibration when I start moving from a stop that I haven't been able to track down. Could this be a symptom of broken engine mounts? Thanks in advance for your comments. Steve Cooperman Tucson, AZ
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#3. Keys locked in '92 E36 - from eevans@planetc.com
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Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 18:45:29 -0400 From: eevans@planetc.com Subject: Keys locked in '92 E36 My daughter managed to lock her keys in her '92 318iS.........don't ask. Anyone have a good trick for opening the car? Lock Smith want's a $100. Yes there's only one key. TIA Evan
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#4. radiator options - from Jeremy Warfield
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Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 01:22:19 -0400 From: "Jeremy Warfield" <jww95_list@verizon.net> Subject: radiator options Does anyone know if Fluidyne's mysterious e36 radiator ever became a reality? I know this subject surfaces every few months, so I figured i'd kickstart rumorville again :) I also read about Neil's issues with the PWR, but i guess that remains a non-option as well. Well here's what I'm thinking... The m3 just turned 83k, and I want to replace the radiator as preventative maintenance, but I'm not all that keen on throwing $200 at another plastic neck'd bmw model. Especially when that money could cover as much as half the cost of a nice aluminum unit. thx, jeremy- btw, replace that fuel hose clamp at the in-tank pump NOW! I didn't have any symptoms of fuel leakage (drips on floor, vapors in cabin) from the original crimp clamp prior to today... but I ended up loosing about 1/4 tank of nice 93 octane rather suddenly, in a one mile stretch, when it allowed the rubber line to completely separate from the pump!
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#5. Re: [E36M3] radiator options - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 06:25:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] radiator options Hmmm....I believe I spent $170 for everything including hoses, aluminum thermostat housing, etc for my replacement radiator. Also, $200 will not nearly be half of the aluminum models.....won't they go for $600+? Chester --- Jeremy Warfield <jww95_list@verizon.net> wrote: > Well here's what I'm thinking... The m3 just turned 83k, and I want to > replace the radiator as preventative maintenance, but I'm not all that keen > on throwing $200 at another plastic neck'd bmw model. Especially when that > money could cover as much as half the cost of a nice aluminum unit. =====
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#6. Brake Wear Lining Light - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 11:12:00 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Brake Wear Lining Light So, during the Mid-Ohio weekend, my '95 M3 brake wear indicator light went on (yes, I know, why did I even have them installed...I think I wanted the extra assurance since my pads were at the end of their life and I had a spare set...). Anyway, since then, I have replaced both wear sensors (both were nearly worn through if not broken) but the light is still on. What the heck!?! I even took one of the old sensors, cut it, and twisted the wires together and used in each socket (front and rear) while I left the new sensor plugged in to the remaining socket (in case one of the sensors was bad) and the light doesn't go out. Am I missing something here? Later, Rich
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#7. RE: VANOS Issues & Radiator Question - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 08:29:14 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: VANOS Issues & Radiator Question Lowell wrote: "Regarding the radiator, there is no option but to replace the whole radiator. The plastic outlets that break on the BMW radiator are one piece with the radiator. The only part that can be replaced separate from the radiator is the overflow tank. But it really doesn't have anything to do with the radiator. I think there is one aftermarket all metal radiator and another company promising to make one. Neil Maller installed the one available aftermarket metal radiator. However he had some serious fitment issues. It doesn't sound like it is a job for amateurs. So until somebody produces a direct fit replacement metal radiator, we are stuck with the BMW plastic radiator. It has about a 75,000 mile life expectancy so add it to your maintenance schedule." .....Radiators for the E36 are fairly inexpensive, under $150.00 to $350.00, so perhaps a new one is the way to go and I have heard this many times from the list, though I recently stumbled across this < http://www.plastank.com/specialreport.php >. As far as the all alloy radiator goes, Neil has the inside on that issue.....I found this: "PWR All-Aluminum, High Performance radiators < http://www.absoluteradiator.com/ProductPage.asp?idProd=53 > are made from aircraft quality aluminum, and manufactured 100% in-house. Featuring a 2-row (55mm) oven brazed (no epoxy) core, this radiator provides 20% to 25% more cooling capacity than a standard radiator. <snip>Price: $455.00 Important Note: Although this radiator does have fitment issues < http://www.absoluteradiator.com/BMWFitment.htm >, this PWR radiator with it's 55mm core, is truly a Cooling System Performance Upgrade since the OEM radiator has a 42mm thick core. For those that have engine mods or drive under conditions causing above normal heating conditions, and are willing to address the fitment issues, this is the radiator you should consider. After current inventory is gone, these radiators will no longer be available." Kim Burgess - No Affiliation to above
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#8. Octane Boosting Info - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2003 11:42:55 -0400 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Octane Boosting Info Last week there was some discussion about ways to increase octane content in gas. Here are two useful links. http://ranney.com/~mjr/fuel_blend.html There is a calculator on this link that calculates the octane rating of your fuel, based on mixing pump gas and racing gas. http://www.elektro.com/~audi/audi/toluene.html There is info on this link that presents research and experimentation of octane boosting using toluene. I haven't tried this. Hope this helps! Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
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#9. RE: [E36M3] radiator options - from Jeremy Warfield
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Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 13:03:49 -0400 From: "Jeremy Warfield" <jww95_list@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] radiator options Okay, I've got some more info to share with the group... It seems as if I was a little off on both the price of the oem replacement and the aluminum aftermarket units. Bimmerworld Behr $169.00 Bimmerparts L&R (on special) $145.88 Behr $194.94 I also received a very prompt reply from fluidyne's tech support this morning: """Thanks for contacting FLUIDYNE High Performance. The FHP11-92E36 is almost ready for production. We've had some unfortunate delays in the development, but we are now only awaiting a few components so that we can begin building them. Test fitment was a great success (drops right in!). I'm expecting a mid-July production run, but I've not been given any official timeframes as we are awaiting components from outside sources. Pricing for the unit has not been finalized yet, but I'm thinking list pricing will be in the $650-$699 range. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to assisting you soon""" So I'm not quite sure what to make of this response... I'm betting it's the same "empty promise" we've been receiving for the past year. And as you can see, I was a little off on the price as well :) Now I guess the PWR is still an option, even after reading Neil's saga. It seems like they fixed the coolant temp sensor port, and I don't mind modifying the upper mounting tabs/clamps, but the radiator to clutch fan clearance does concern me. Well if anyone has any opinions, I'd like to hear them. But it seems the oem replacement might be the best option, considering price, fitment, and availability. That's too bad, because the increased capacity of the aluminum aftermarket units would be nice. later, jeremy- (thinking out loud :) -----Original Message----- From: Chester Wong [mailto:chester_p_wong@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:33 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] radiator options Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 06:25:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] radiator options Hmmm....I believe I spent $170 for everything including hoses, aluminum thermostat housing, etc for my replacement radiator. Also, $200 will not nearly be half of the aluminum models.....won't they go for $600+? Chester --- Jeremy Warfield <jww95_list@verizon.net> wrote: > Well here's what I'm thinking... The m3 just turned 83k, and I want to > replace the radiator as preventative maintenance, but I'm not all that keen > on throwing $200 at another plastic neck'd bmw model. Especially when that > money could cover as much as half the cost of a nice aluminum unit.
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#10. 255 Toyo RA1 fitment - from Mike Frank
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Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2003 12:18:54 -0500 From: Mike Frank <mfrank28@comcast.net> Subject: 255 Toyo RA1 fitment Has anyone run 255/40-17 Toyo RA1s with any success, fitment wise? How do they compare size wise to a 245/40-17 Hoosier RS303? What rim size/offset worked the best. Impressions? Good Source? Thanks, Mike Frank 97 M3
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#11. RE: [E36M3] radiator options - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 10:20:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] radiator options Unless you need the additional cooling capacity (Neil's experience with lowered oil temp, etc), I don't see the need to get the aluminum one when you can get 3 OEM ones over a replacement interval of 4 years or so. How about you install that nice shiny new aluminum radiator and then a nice sized rock ruins your day? Chester --- Jeremy Warfield <jww95_list@verizon.net> wrote: > Now I guess the PWR is still an option, even after reading Neil's saga. It > seems like they fixed the coolant temp sensor port, and I don't mind > modifying the upper mounting tabs/clamps, but the radiator to clutch fan > clearance does concern me. > > Well if anyone has any opinions, I'd like to hear them. But it seems the > oem replacement might be the best option, considering price, fitment, and > availability. That's too bad, because the increased capacity of the > aluminum aftermarket units would be nice. =====