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#1. RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 19:35:27 -0400 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA At 12:30 PM 6/11/2003 -0500, Jim Bassett wrote: >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. Is this a standard nut where one of those Nylock or eccentric nuts could be used? Boy, those things sure don't like to spin once you put 'em on. I've used them both in other high-vibration applications, with good results. - Chris
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#2. Bilstein PSS9 - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 16:52:32 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: Bilstein PSS9 ....if you had been considering a Bilstein PSS9 (for your non-M) kit wait no longer < www.ajusa.com > has them at under $1200 for the set < http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/inventory/view_product?prod_id=1616&part_number=REN%20GM5%208034 > Kim Burgess - no affiliation
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#3. RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 17:15:56 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA At 04:40 PM 6/11/03, Chris Papademetrious wrote: >Is this a standard nut where one of those Nylock or eccentric nuts could >be used? I don't think so, but I haven't tried. The nut seems thinner than a "regular" nut and there's not much bolt protruding out of the nut once it's in place, so I don't think a Nylock would work (and would the Nylock stand up to temps over 200 degrees continually?). Not sure what an eccentric nut is (in this context, that it :-)) Jim Bassett
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#4. M3/4 undertray part #? - from Peter Fanning
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 17:22:26 -0700 From: Peter Fanning <p.fanning@verizon.net> Subject: M3/4 undertray part #? I recently lost the tub-like front undertray on our 98 M3/4 to a large cone. Instead of the simple sedan undertray I was shipped a coupe undertray, part 726 51-71-2-250-643. Does anyone know the correct part # for the sedan version? TIA, Peter Fanning
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#5. RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 20:25:41 -0400 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA At 05:15 PM 6/11/2003 -0700, Jim Bassett wrote: >At 04:40 PM 6/11/03, Chris Papademetrious wrote: >I don't think so, but I haven't tried. > >The nut seems thinner than a "regular" nut and there's not much bolt >protruding out of the nut once it's in place, so I don't think a Nylock >would work (and would the Nylock stand up to temps over 200 degrees >continually?). > >Not sure what an eccentric nut is (in this context, that it :-)) I'm not really sure what temps nylon will stand up to, but it's probably best not to find out. :) Good call. The eccentric nuts I've used are slightly crushed nuts which thread on, but require some work to turn. It would be the perfect sort of thing in this situation, if there were one skinny enough. You can see what I'm talking about by going to http://www.mcmaster.com/ and doing a search on "deformed thread nuts." There's a pesky nut on my other non-BMW car which holds the shift linkage selection lever on the transmission, but always vibrates off. Even Loctite doesn't always hold it, due to the constant tugging on the bracket. The eccentric nuts (Stover nuts) I used worked perfectly! - Chris
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#6. Re: Spark Plugs - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 20:53:40 EDT From: KResener@aol.com Subject: Re: Spark Plugs Thanks to all who responded to me with instructions and encouragement, it does indeed appear to be no big job. I ordered some plugs, my dealer recommended NGK BKR 6EK's as the hotter of the two choices. Anyone have any experience with these? One additional simpleton question...I grew up painstakingly gapping the plugs for all of my cars, what is the recommended gap for these, or do they simply drop in right out of the box? Thanks, Kurt '95 ///M3
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#7. RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA - from Dave Spragg
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 21:14:10 -0400 From: "Dave Spragg" <dspragg@attbi.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA Nice idea! I had mine safety wired when I did the bottom end bearings on the race car as a precautionary measure. If you think your going to get me to do a web search on "deformed nuts" of any kind you crazy though. ;) Been riding that bike? Dave Spragg dave@spragg.com 99 M3 street 92 318is #330 IP (95 M3 engine and suspension) -----Original Message----- From: Chris Papademetrious [mailto:chrispy@ieee.org] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 8:31 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 20:25:41 -0400 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil pump nut DRAMA At 05:15 PM 6/11/2003 -0700, Jim Bassett wrote: >At 04:40 PM 6/11/03, Chris Papademetrious wrote: >I don't think so, but I haven't tried. > >The nut seems thinner than a "regular" nut and there's not much bolt >protruding out of the nut once it's in place, so I don't think a Nylock >would work (and would the Nylock stand up to temps over 200 degrees >continually?). > >Not sure what an eccentric nut is (in this context, that it :-)) I'm not really sure what temps nylon will stand up to, but it's probably best not to find out. :) Good call. The eccentric nuts I've used are slightly crushed nuts which thread on, but require some work to turn. It would be the perfect sort of thing in this situation, if there were one skinny enough. You can see what I'm talking about by going to http://www.mcmaster.com/ and doing a search on "deformed thread nuts." There's a pesky nut on my other non-BMW car which holds the shift linkage selection lever on the transmission, but always vibrates off. Even Loctite doesn't always hold it, due to the constant tugging on the bracket. The eccentric nuts (Stover nuts) I used worked perfectly! - Chris ************************************************* 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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#8. Re: [E36M3] Garrett Lim chips? - from Jon S.
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 20:17:17 -0500 From: "Jon S." <treehouse@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Garrett Lim chips? > Really between the two (JimC and Garrett) it's 6 of > one and a half dozen of the other. Oh boy.... here we go.... Jon ----- Original Message ----- From: "DocWyte" <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Garrett Lim chips? > Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 12:11:12 -0700 (PDT) > From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Garrett Lim chips? > > I've had GIAC (garrett) chips in all of my past cars. > In fact, this is the only one I haven't had a GIAC > chip in. > > His chips are very good and give excellent drivability > and power. > > If I ever go to an OBD1 3.2, I'll probably get his > chip, as he has one specifically mapped out, whereas I > don't think JimC does... > > Really between the two (JimC and Garrett) it's 6 of > one and a half dozen of the other. > > -josh > > > --- Carl Stern <Carl.Stern@xilinx.com> wrote: > > 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 > > > > > > ************************************************* > > 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 > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > ===== > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). > http://calendar.yahoo.com > > > ************************************************* > 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Spark Plugs - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 19:53:32 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Spark Plugs At 06:00 PM 6/11/03, KResener@aol.com wrote: >I ordered some plugs, my dealer recommended NGK BKR 6EK's as the hotter of >the two choices. >Anyone have any experience with these? Someone else may have more info, but I seem to recall there being a TSB or something that indicated a change in the spark plug spec. That NGK may be the one. I know the "original" spark plug on 95 M3s was an F7LDCR (Bosch?). (On that same note, if someone has the updated spark plug info can check if there's been a change for either 98 M3 or 93 325is, I'd appreciate knowing. Thanks.) >One additional simpleton question...I grew up painstakingly gapping the plugs >for all of my cars, what is the recommended gap for these, or do they simply >drop in right out of the box? Well, like you, spark plugs have grown up :-) The ones for your M3 come pre-gapped and drop right in. Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#10. Running Ho...uh, Warm - from Nancy Fluharty
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 23:32:50 -0400 From: "Nancy Fluharty" <fluhar@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Running Ho...uh, Warm Strange behavior from my temperature gauge. . . After rock-steady straight-up 12:00 for the 4 months I've owned the car, this week I've noticed it creeping higher. On my 18-mile commute, almost entirely at 60-70 mph, the needle will slowly rise beyond the one o'clock mark (with two o'clock being the red zone) and then move slowly in a narrow range about that mark. No indication of any engine problem. Coolant level normal; no coolant smell. Both hoses hot. Fan clutch is suspect (spins freely cold), but isn't that irrelevant at 70 mph? When I shut the engine off (still hot) the electric fan does not run on. (As I write that, I realize I'm not sure the electric fan has been running at all. But that seems irrelevant too.) Pump was changed a year ago. I've heard (I think on this Digest) that recent BMW temp gauges are really just glorified idiot lights, programmed to show 12:00 as long as the temp stays in the normal range, and then jumping to the red zone if there's danger of overheating. Based on the behavior of my gauge until now, I've assumed that's how it works. Or is that an OBD-II thing? (I'm OBD-I) I'll get into it this weekend. In the meantime, any useful speculation? I'm wondering if I have a cooling problem or a measurement/indication problem -- or no problem at all. Got a lapping day at Putnam in two weeks; need to resolve this by then. I'm holding the cooling system kit (radiator, hoses, belts, t-stat and housing - no fan clutch). I planned that for a next-winter project. Maybe it jumps ahead on the schedule. Bob Fluharty 95 M3 87 325is Cincinnati