-------------------- 1 --------------------
#1. Re: [E36M3] Temperature Gauge and Exhaust questions - from DocWyte
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:48:36 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Temperature Gauge and Exhaust questions Same thing happened to me. You need a new thermostat. Replace the plastic thermostat housing with an aluminum one while you're in there. Totally normal. That's the water that the AC is pulling out of the air dripping out. -josh --- "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> wrote: > Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:30:56 -0400 > From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> > Subject: Temperature Gauge and Exhaust questions > > > Good afternoon, > What explains a Temperature Gauge Needle (1996 M3, > 67K) that reads cooler > AFTER the car has already gotten up to temperature ? > For example, you casually drive long enough for the > needle to point slightly > to the right of straight up (12:00). > Then, a few minutes later it's reading cooler > (11:00). And if you stop and > idle, it returns slightly to the right of 12:00, but > never higher. > Would it be normal for the Gauge to decrease that > much if you went from a > sunny area to a shady area, > or if your average speed and airflow increased (slow > country roads/traffic > vs. highway speeds ) ? > Once it's hot enough to read 12:00, wouldn't it just > stay there (or higher > if you're actually overheating) ? > > After driving about 30 minutes in 80-90 degree > weather and shutting the car > off, is it normal for small puddles of water to form > underneath > the exhaust system (drips seem to come from the > catalytic converter and/or > resonator area, but not from the muffler or tips) ? > > I would think condensation would be burned off by > then. > > Thanks for any insight you can provide. I really > appreciate the knowledge > gained from this list. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > This e-mail and any attachments may contain > confidential and > privileged information. If you are not the intended > recipient, > please notify the sender immediately by return > e-mail, delete this > e-mail and destroy any copies. Any dissemination or > use of this > information by a person other than the intended > recipient is > unauthorized and may be illegal. ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
-------------------- 2 --------------------
#2. E36 M3 Convertible FS - from Frank Logan
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:36:31 -0700 From: "Frank Logan" <fblogan@cox.net> Subject: E36 M3 Convertible FS Posting for a co-worker, contact him directly. His car is the same as mine, and I'll never sell mine, it's too much fun. 1998 M3 Convertible for sale In service 4/99, 57,056 Miles VIN #WBSBK0332WEC39338 Automatic, White with black top & interior All options, HK sound, 6 disc changer, On Board Computer, Heated power seats 10 spoke wheels, extra set of 16" M-contour knock-offs with All Season tires mounted Wind deflector Asking $24,775 The car is in Orange County, CA. Never raced or tracked, non-smoker, garaged Contact: Darrin Reilly Office: 714.764.3950 Mobile: 714.200.3950 Email: darrin.reilly@motorola.com Thanks, Frank Logan E36 M3ca
-------------------- 3 --------------------
#3. Re:Temperature Gauge and Exhaust questions - from Joe Tan
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:55:18 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> Subject: Re:Temperature Gauge and Exhaust questions Sound like it could be a lazy thermostat that is not closing when it should. If you are replacing the thermostat you might want to replace the dreaded water pump too and switch to a aluminium housing. Joe ------------- Good afternoon, What explains a Temperature Gauge Needle (1996 M3, 67K) that reads cooler AFTER the car has already gotten up to temperature ? For example, you casually drive long enough for the needle to point slightly to the right of straight up (12:00). Then, a few minutes later it's reading cooler (11:00). And if you stop and idle, it returns slightly to the right of 12:00, but never higher. Would it be normal for the Gauge to decrease that much if you went from a sunny area to a shady area, or if your average speed and airflow increased (slow country roads/traffic vs. highway speeds ) ? Once it's hot enough to read 12:00, wouldn't it just stay there (or higher if you're actually overheating) ? After driving about 30 minutes in 80-90 degree weather and shutting the car off, is it normal for small puddles of water to form underneath the exhaust system (drips seem to come from the catalytic converter and/or resonator area, but not from the muffler or tips) ? I would think condensation would be burned off by then. Thanks for any insight you can provide. I really appreciate the knowledge gained from this list. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
-------------------- 4 --------------------
#4. Re: ABS II: Another Braking Saga and Goodyear Eagle F1's - from Garrett
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:13:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Garrett <garrettmcw@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: ABS II: Another Braking Saga and Goodyear Eagle F1's It's fast and easy to reach under the brake master cylinder and disconnect the large circular connector that lives there -- that'll disable the ABS (but will turn on the dash light). Autocrossing with it off is, um, interesting, and not worth flat-spotting a tire, imho. I think DE'ing with it off, especially in the wet, is a good idea. -Garrett -------------------- 11 -------------------- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:23:01 -0400 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: ABS II: Another Braking Saga and Goodyear Eagle F1's I know of a few people who pull out the ABS relay for DE events, to prevent ABS from engaging. They said that it doesn't trigger any faults that aren't reset once the relay is re-installed. I haven't tried it myself... Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata
-------------------- 5 --------------------
#5. Re: Temperature Gauge and Exhaust questions - from Eric Gravengaard
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:38:35 -0700 From: "Eric Gravengaard" <elg@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: Temperature Gauge and Exhaust questions Christopher, I have had this problem or at least had these same symptoms. My thermostat had completely exploded inside its housing. The spring retainer that keeps the whole thing together had let loose and the spring had sprung. What that meant was that the thermostat was always open and letting coolant by. So I would start the car, at idle there isn't a lot of air going past the radiator so it would come up to temperature, never over because there was good coolant going through the radiator. Then when I drove the car around it would get cold; too much water flow through a radiator with a lot of air going through it. This happened in the winter and it got really cold, in fact the heat didn't work. The drive home from the office fix was a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator. After a trip to the dealer fix was a replacement of the thermostat and the thermostat housing gasket. All is well now. -Eric 95E36M3 > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:30:56 -0400 > From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> > Subject: Temperature Gauge and Exhaust questions > > > Good afternoon, > What explains a Temperature Gauge Needle (1996 M3, 67K) that reads cooler > AFTER the car has already gotten up to temperature ? > For example, you casually drive long enough for the needle to point slightly > to the right of straight up (12:00). > Then, a few minutes later it's reading cooler (11:00). And if you stop and > idle, it returns slightly to the right of 12:00, but never higher. > Would it be normal for the Gauge to decrease that much if you went from a > sunny area to a shady area, > or if your average speed and airflow increased (slow country roads/traffic > vs. highway speeds ) ? > Once it's hot enough to read 12:00, wouldn't it just stay there (or higher > if you're actually overheating) ? > > After driving about 30 minutes in 80-90 degree weather and shutting the car > off, is it normal for small puddles of water to form underneath > the exhaust system (drips seem to come from the catalytic converter and/or > resonator area, but not from the muffler or tips) ? > I would think condensation would be burned off by then. > > Thanks for any insight you can provide. I really appreciate the knowledge > gained from this list. > > >
-------------------- 6 --------------------
#6. RE: [E36M3] Oil special at Rockey Mountain - from Murray Roblin
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:52:29 -0700 From: "Murray Roblin" <murray@farleyroblin.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Oil special at Rockey Mountain I tried ordering some today (via email), but they said they no longer stock it. Murray -----Original Message----- From: Carey Probst [mailto:hcprobst@alum.mit.edu] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 10:26 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Oil special at Rockey Mountain Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:21:02 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Oil special at Rockey Mountain In case none of you saw it, Rockey Mountain Motorworks, www.motorworks.com, is having a clearance on BMW parts with good prices. I just received my order including an E30 receiver hitch for $97 and 5 liter bottles of Lubro Moly Vol Synthese 0W40 for $9.99 a bottle compared to $32.99 regular price at Bavarian Auto. Been using it for years with goods results but had to buy a half dozen bottles at that price.
-------------------- 7 --------------------
#7. WTB: 17x7.5 M-Contour wheel - from Jesse Caldwell
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:03:21 -0600 From: Jesse Caldwell <Jesse.Caldwell@Colorado.EDU> Subject: WTB: 17x7.5 M-Contour wheel Subject says it all. I need a single 17x7.5 M Contour wheel. Ideally, I'd like to find a wheel that's straight and true (a few minor dings ok) and no tire. Seems taking an unused spare would be ideal, except they usually come with brand-spanking-new tires on them. Drop me a email off-list if you're looking to sell one. Thanks! Jesse
-------------------- 8 --------------------
#8. Q: Installing ZKW's with Dinan .... tight fit? - from Shelhart2@aol.com
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:04:22 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Q: Installing ZKW's with Dinan .... tight fit? I purchased a set of ZKW's from Umnitza yesterday. Matt was helpful and price was good (no association). I started with the drivers side. I have a 98 M3 coupe. With the Dinan intake and filter the light is a tight fit. I have to exert quite a bit of pressure to get the screws to line up. The bottom of the light pushes against the top of the Dinan filter and prevents it from easing in without pressure. Forget about re installing the metal dinan bracket on top of the filter housing.... The passenger side was a breeze. Has anyone rigged up something different with the intake and filter. Am I missing something? Shel Hart 1998 M3 Not for sale. Decided after driving 10 different cars (new + used) that I can't part with it. The 350Z didn't cut it....
-------------------- 9 --------------------
#9. Re: List Welcome - from Rustam Abdullaev
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:11:24 -0400 From: "Rustam Abdullaev" <abdullr999@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: List Welcome dir
-------------------- 10 --------------------
#10. question about weight distribution - from Hunt Hodgetts
Top
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:44:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: question about weight distribution I have taken several steps to reduce weight in my 97 M3 coupe. Unfortunately it's all from the rear: I've removed the spare wheel/tire I'm switching to the lighter battery suggested recently I'm looking into an aftermarket exhaust which will be lighter than stock At what point does the weight reduction in the rear end threaten to mess up the handling balance of the car? ===== Hunt Hodgetts (404) 644-6020 Wholesale Auto Broker Atlanta, GA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com