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#1. Re: Side repeaters - from James Clay
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:15:13 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: Side repeaters 95/96 are one, 97+ is the other. Switch was 9/96 so should follow the model years... James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#2. Thermostat holes - from James Clay
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:17:15 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Thermostat holes We definitely do it on track cars, but not exclusively. I think I have 5 in my car and it didn't get all the way up to normal this past winter at 0degF, but plenty warm enough to provide heat. James James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#3. Battery again - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:20:00 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Battery again > Also, there is an MT and an MTP. One is a direct fit except for the vent > hole. The other has reversed terminals. I don't remember which is the one > we need. A couple of years ago there was no difference between the MT-91 and the MTP-91 (P stands for Plus) with the exception of warranty (additional 12 months), CCA (additional 25-50 amps) and cost (a few dollars) IIRC. There were no differences with the terminals. Last I checked, I didn't even think the MT-91 was still available, just the MTP-91. The MTP-93 has higher CCA (850) and CA (1,065), same warranty, as the MTP-91 (CCA-700 and CA-875). Not sure it is worth the difference since the MTP-91 is adequate and very similar to the OE Douglas in that regard and is 3" longer than the MTP-91 (and likely heavier). Regards, Rich 95 M3 - Interstate MTP-91 - fits great 90 325is - Interstate MTP-91 - fits great
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Battery again - from Robert Chay
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:22:00 -0400 From: "Robert Chay" <rclists@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Battery again Interstate only makes a MTP 91 which has the terminals on top, per their website. It's also 700 CCA. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> > > > Also, there is an MT and an MTP. One is a direct fit except for the vent > hole. The other has reversed terminals. I don't remember which is the one > we need. > > > Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam > BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters > JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced >
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Battery again - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:29:12 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Battery again At 10:58 AM 7/11/03, Carey Probst wrote: >Also, there is an MT and an MTP. One is a direct fit except for the vent >hole. The other has reversed terminals. I don't remember which is the one >we need. MTP. I just put an MTP-91 in the M3. Perfect fit. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#6. 95 E36 M3 Knock Sensor #2 - from Robert S. Hatrak II
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:30:48 -0700 From: "Robert S. Hatrak II" <rshatrakii@earthlink.net> Subject: 95 E36 M3 Knock Sensor #2 Does anyone have/know of a write-up for replacing the #2 knock sensor on a 95 M3? Oddly, I am getting a 1226 code again on my car. The last time I got that was 1/2002. I would think they would last longer than that! Thanks, Rob
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#7. Re: Overheat - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:42:26 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Overheat Coincidentally I was at my dealer today and noticed a black M3 with its head off, being worked on. Turns out the owner was passing through from Michigan and the car overheated on the interstate. He kept going until it wouldn't run any more. :( The car has around 150K miles, and the plastic water pump impeller is nothing more than a green corroded stump. A compression test showed it was leaking everywhere. The engine got hot enough to melt one of the knock sensors, and needless to say the head is warped. This poor guy is going to pay $2200 for a new bare head, plus the water pump and miscellaneous other parts, and who knows how much in labour charges to put it all back together again. My bet is that there won't be much change from $4 grand. Not to mention that he got stranded miles from home. All for a $50 water pump. Ouch. Neil 96 M3
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#8. Re: [E36M3] 95 E36 M3 Knock Sensor #2 - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:47:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 E36 M3 Knock Sensor #2 You'll have to excuse Robbie Junior....he just went to Taco Hell...the knock might not have necessarily come from his cylinders.... =P --- "Robert S. Hatrak II" <rshatrakii@earthlink.net> wrote: > Does anyone have/know of a write-up for replacing the #2 knock sensor on a > 95 M3? Oddly, I am getting a 1226 code again on my car. The last time I got > that was 1/2002. I would think they would last longer than that! =====
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#9. Re: [E36M3] 95 E36 M3 Knock Sensor #2 - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:22:33 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 E36 M3 Knock Sensor #2 "Robert S. Hatrak II" <rshatrakii@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Does anyone have/know of a write-up for replacing the #2 knock sensor > on a 95 M3? Rob, Bentley instructions are pretty accurate. #2 is the rear (cyl 4-6) sensor, right? If so, figure 6-12 hours for the job. If not for the need to remove the intake manifold to get access to the sensor, it would have been a 10 minute job. IIRC, you could access the front (cyl 1-3) knock sensor by just removing the air filter box, HFM and plumbing. > Oddly, I am getting a 1226 code again on my car. The last time I got > that was 1/2002. I would think they would last longer than that! Did sure you mount the new sensor in the same orientation as the one that came out? Torqued to speq? It should indeed last longer than 18 months... alex f
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#10. Thanks for the Boston Bodyshop recommendation - from Junaidi Irwan
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:37:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Junaidi Irwan <cuwei@yahoo.com> Subject: Thanks for the Boston Bodyshop recommendation I would like to thank everyone who sent me their suggestion as to where to bring my car for repair. On the consensus, there are 2 body shops that everyone appraised: 1. Dick's Autobody in Sommerville 2. Sansossio Autobody in Natick I will have my car repaired in Sansossio since they are pretty close to my house. Thanks again, Jay __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com