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#1. Oil Distribution Block - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 17:40:10 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Oil Distribution Block Jim Bassett already touched upon it but the JTD oil distribution block doesn't fit all cars. It didn't fit on my 1995 M3 and repeated efforts to get JTD to acknowledge this were never answered. Here is a pic of a proper oil filter housing with the extended port: http://www.apexcone.com/Gauges/oct12_08.jpg My oil filter housing was basically flush on the backside where this port was so the lower sender (idiot pressure sender) would interfere with the housing. So, I had my own model made. Brett Anderson at Koala Motorsport was going to have these made but I am not sure anything ever came of it. Regards, Rich
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#2. Engine Support - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 17:41:34 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Engine Support It is a dealer part IIRC. They aren't cheap either, something like $300 - $500 IIRC. A better choice would be an engine hoist for $150 which would have more future use than just the BMW support. Regards, Rich
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Engine Support - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 17:02:11 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@fotofab.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Engine Support Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=36092 Regards 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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#4. RE: [E36M3] Engine Support - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 18:09:20 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Engine Support > Harbor Freight: > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=36092 I agree there are less expensive alternatives, but, if I recall correctly, the item in the Bentley is the BMW model of the tool, which is considerably more expensive than the HF model. :-) Regards, Rich
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#5. FS: TMS/Conforti Chip for 1995 M3 - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 18:12:30 EDT From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: FS: TMS/Conforti Chip for 1995 M3 If anyone is looking for a chip for their '95 M3 I have a TMS/Conforti one for sale. It is the standard chip for cars with 1/95 and later build dates. The first $160 takes it. I will cover shipping in the U.S. Thanks, John Cloutier avusm3@aol.com (603) 292-5500
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#6. Re: Engine Support - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2003 17:34:21 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Engine Support on 7/8/03 4:41 PM, Dorffer, Rich at RDORFFER@CleIndians.com wrote: > It is a dealer part IIRC. They aren't cheap either, something like $300 - > $500 IIRC. I've been pointed toward two sources for an equivalent: <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=36092> and <http://Eastwoodco.com> then search for Item 46161. These seem to be quite similar, although not identical, and cost $60. > A better choice would be an engine hoist for $150 which would have more future > use than just the BMW support. Normally I'd agree, especially since I have a Harbor Freight store nearby, but I really don't have room to store one. I'll be removing the oil pan, hence the need for support from above the engine. I haven't checked yet to be absolutely sure, but I'm assuming there's no place to jack from below other than the oil pan. Anyone know if there's another engine lift point at the rear someplace? Neil 96 M3
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#7. RE: Engine Support - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 18:38:52 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: Engine Support > Normally I'd agree, especially since I have a Harbor Freight store nearby, > but I really don't have room to store one. I agree and have considered the same. I have little use for an engine hoist on a regular basis (at least I hope not) to justify the storage of it. > I'll be removing the oil pan, hence the need for support from above the > engine. I haven't checked yet to be absolutely sure, but I'm assuming > there's no place to jack from below other than the oil pan. Not that I know of. > Anyone know if there's another engine lift point at the rear someplace? You have to put a bolt or special tool through a spot on the bell housing IIRC to which you can attach the chain to lift the motor (along with a spreader to span the motor). But, I figured with the tranny installed, one could lift from the front of the motor to support the motor in place (while the tranny held up the other end or allowed a pivot point) using a lift. Regards, Rich
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Engine Support - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 15:41:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Engine Support --- Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> wrote: > Anyone know if there's another engine lift point at the rear someplace? I've jacked on the tranny to do the oilpan with no ill effects. FWIW, Chester =====
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#9. Paint code for stock M wheels? - from Rob
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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 17:38:59 -0600 From: "Rob" <speedmaster@telus.net> Subject: Paint code for stock M wheels? Does anyone know the paint code for original BMW M3 Contour wheels? TIA, Rob
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#10. removing rotors - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 21:25:36 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: removing rotors Group, I went to replace my rotors this weekend. All was going well until the rotor itself would not come off. This was the front rotor (the easy ones). I gave it a few good whacks with my 3 lb. mallet and a block of wood, but was afraid I'd bend the rotor, not be able to get it off, and need to have the car towed. I really hate that feeling! So my question to you guys is, do I stand a good chance of getting these rotors off since this is the first time they will ever be removed from the car (build date 9/96), and 34K miles????? Sure wish BMW would have used anti-seize on these :-( Again, TIA BTW: Thanks to all who pointed me in the right direction for the Axxis Ultimate brake pads. I ordered them from Kit Wetzler at MPact Motorsports today. Great price! Thanks, Kit. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA BSP Champion '01 & '02