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#1. EZ-Up in Chicago - from Michael Turgeon
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 09:43:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Turgeon <turgeon1@yahoo.com> Subject: EZ-Up in Chicago Does anyone in the Chicagoland area, or on the way the Putnam from Chicago, have an EZ-Up canopy that I could borrow for this weekend? I will pick-up and drop off. Thanks, Mike 93 325iS #418 JP __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
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#2. Wheel Bearing, or something else? - from twisty M3
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 09:45:15 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Wheel Bearing, or something else? I believe I have a front wheel bearing going out, but I thought I'd check with the collective list wisdom first. With my track wheels (RKs & Toyo RA1s) I noticed some slight wheel shimmy last weekend, but it seems to be less noticeable, but still slightly evident, with my street wheels (Contours & S03s). I've also noticed some play in the wheel when I have it up on jacks and try the push/pull test with one hand on top and bottom. I also noticed that, with no wheels on, the wheel bearing in question spins quite easily while the other side seems to exhibit more friction and doesn't spin as freely. I haven't, however, noticed any of the wheel bearing sounds that most people complain about. Brake calipers and suspension bits seem to be plenty tight, so is there anything other than a wheel bearing it might be (beforeI go and order parts)? Thanks, Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Check Engine and O2 sensor issue - from David Ngo
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:02:18 -0700 (PDT) From: David Ngo <rudngo@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Check Engine and O2 sensor issue It's likely that something is wrong with the sensor itself. I had the exact same problem. The O2 sensor the code refers to is the one on the passenger side after the cat (obviously.) On my car, the clip that holds the O2 sensor wire that goes up and over the cat itself broke, allowing the wire to drop onto the cat and melt through. Dave --- JUSTIN GERRY <JGERRY@butchers.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:53:49 -0400 > From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> > Subject: Check Engine and O2 sensor issue > > My '97 has a check engine light on, I hooked up the > Peake code reader, > and it gave me a "3d" code, which according to chart > means that > "AfterCat oxy sensor heater, Cyl #4-6" has a > problem. > > Does this just mean that there is a problem with the > O2 sensor(s) after > the catylitic convertor, or is there something else > in there that I need > to worry about? > > Thanks > Justin > -- > '76 02 > '97 m3 > http://www.bmw2002.net > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] oil pump nut photo - from ChuckBrazeau@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 13:05:06 -0400 From: ChuckBrazeau@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] oil pump nut photo Here's a pic of the oil pump nut that needs to be "fixed"... http://www.brazeauracing.com/photos/oilpumpnut.jpg Chuck Brazeau '95 BMW M3 - Violet on Black SCCA Solo2 - Street Modified #95 http://www.brazeauracing.com/ In a message dated 6/11/2003 10:40:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, kcb@abcgroup-inc.com writes: > Also, which nut is it specifically?
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#5. Garrett Lim chips? - from Carl Stern
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:05:37 -0600 From: Carl Stern <Carl.Stern@xilinx.com> Subject: Garrett Lim chips? I'm sure many of you have heard of Garrett Lim, he is a tuning Guru of the VW/Audi world. Apparently he has BMW chips also. http://WWW.GIACUSA.COM At one of my track events there was a BMW enthusiast badmouthing Conforti and praising his Garrett chip. (the only negative comment I've ever heard about Jim C.) Anyone else have any experience with Garrett's products on BMWs? thanks, Carl Stern 95 M3 25k violet
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Check Engine and O2 sensor issue - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:00:34 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Check Engine and O2 sensor issue At 09:00 AM 6/11/03, JUSTIN GERRY talked about: >My '97 has a check engine light on, I hooked up the Peake code reader, >and it gave me a "3d" code, which according to chart means that >"AfterCat oxy sensor heater, Cyl #4-6" has a problem. > >Does this just mean that there is a problem with the O2 sensor(s) after >the catylitic convertor, Yep, that's exactly what it means. Apparently, there's a couple of O2 sensor parameters that get checked (response time is another). It'll be one of the two after-cat sensors (there's another one for cyls #1-#3). Jim Bassett
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#7. Re: [E36M3] JimC and M3 rev limiters, fuel cutoffs etc. - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:02:24 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] JimC and M3 rev limiters, fuel cutoffs etc. At 11:30 PM 6/10/03, Msebmwman@aol.com wrote: >Dredged up some old e-mails from the man himself, JimC. I don't know any more >than what I read below too. > >Regards, >Marc >95M3 Nice collection and great info. Thanks! Jim Bassett
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#8. Re: [E36M3] brake specs - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:06:14 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] brake specs At 06:20 AM 6/11/03, russell talked about: >does anyone know the the specifications on when rotors need to be >replaced? Minimum thickness is 26.4mm F, 18.4mm R. >and, i guess i might need to know if anyone knows of any good sources for >new rotors... I've always gotten good prices & service from Steve D'G at The Ultimate Garage. Jim Bassett
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#9. RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:13:09 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA At 08:40 AM 6/11/03, K.C. Boyce wrote: >Okay, so I'm convinced to do the preventative thing with my baby. I've >replaced the oil pan on my ex-325e, and it wasn't too hard, but it was a >bit of a PITA. Anyone have any tips on doing so on the S52? Start by dropping the front subframe. Then drain the oil <g>, and remove the oil pan. I can't recall any real "gotchas" in the procedure (I watched it being done on my race car, and performed the above work on my friend's race car - Bill A. actually secured the nut). >Also, which nut is it specifically? There's only one :-) You'll see the sprocket for the chain that drives the oil pump. The nut at the front of the sprocket is the one. Be aware that it is reverse-threaded. My mechanic lock-tited the nut and then center-punched the bolt threads at 90-degree intervals (four times around). That should keep it in place. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett
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#10. Re: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:41:40 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA Jim Bassett at jimbassett@attbi.com wrote: > I can't recall any real "gotchas" in the procedure (I watched it being done on > my race car, and performed the above work on my friend's race car - Bill A. > actually secured the nut). <whew!> - Friend -- mark@pdc-racing.net
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#11. RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA - from Steve Stoner
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 13:39:43 -0400 From: Steve Stoner <sstoner@treev.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA Jim writes <<Start by dropping the front subframe. Then drain the oil <g>, and remove <<the oil pan. So how big a deal is that? Last front subframe I dropped was on a 2002, and the motor and complete front suspension was basically attached. No reference material at work here to refer to. I already have my car up on jack stands for some other work and an ounce of prevention would make me feel good. ************************************************* 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 Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#12. Fluid in Steering Rack Boots - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 13:47:06 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Fluid in Steering Rack Boots > While under the car this past weekend, I noticed the rubber boots at the > steering rack/tie rods were damp; upon examination, they appeared to be > (partially?) filled with fluid. Can anyone advise as to the cause > and/or fix? It usually means that the steering rack is leaking at the seals. Fix is rack replacement or rack seal replacement. What year/mileage M3? Regards, Rich