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#1. Re: [E36M3] Fault Code "dE" 'Time to closed loop temperature - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 14:41:39 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fault Code "dE" 'Time to closed loop temperature too long' At 01:37 PM 11/11/2003 -0600, you wrote: >Yesterday on the way home from work, I noticed the temp gauge wasn't >sitting in it's normal middle position. It was reading just above the blue >area. This was after I'd been driving for about 20 minutes and at ~65 mph, >part throttle. As soon as I started climbing the pass to go home (Hwy 17 >from San Jose to Santa Cruz), the needle returned to the middle position. >The car didn't act any different regardless of where the needle sat. >Outside temp was ~55F. > >This morning, I checked the fault codes and the only one set was "dE": >'Time to closed loop temperature too long'. When I started out this >morning, it seemed like it took a little longer than usual to reach the >mid point on the gauge but it did stabilize after 15 minutes at the >mid-point and stayed there for the remaining 45 minutes of the drive. Is >this related to the O2 sensors? Thermostat stuck open? The level in the >coolant tank was normal and I saw no leaks anywhere. Ambient temp of ~60F. It sounds like the thermostat stuck open. Is the thermostat still stock? At 118k, it might be a nice time for a new one (and the pretty aluminum housing). Also, how's your water pump? :) (Mine went right around your mileage.) - Chris
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#2. M Springs to 328is - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 14:57:59 EST From: KResener@aol.com Subject: M Springs to 328is Hi all, I posted this late last week and maybe it got lost in the weekend, but I haven't heard from anyone. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts. A friend of mine has a '97 328is coupe, and we're wondering if the stock springs from my '95 ///M3 (I switched to H&R Sports) would offer his car any advantage in handling or ride height. Anyone know? Thanks, Kurt '95 ///M3 w/ stuff....
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Fault Code "dE" 'Time to closed loop temperature too long' - from Mike Frank
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Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 15:10:48 -0500 From: "Mike Frank" <mfrank28@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Fault Code "dE" 'Time to closed loop temperature too long' David, It sounds like your thermostat is sticking open. BTDT, Mike Frank 97 M3 > -------------------- 11 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 11:27:40 -0800 (GMT-08:00) > From: dgcrum@jps.net > Subject: Fault Code "dE" 'Time to closed loop temperature too long' > > Hi All, > > Yesterday on the way home from work, I noticed the temp gauge wasn't > sitting in it's normal middle position. It was reading just above the blue > area. This was after I'd been driving for about 20 minutes and at ~65 mph, > part throttle. As soon as I started climbing the pass to go home (Hwy 17 > from San Jose to Santa Cruz), the needle returned to the middle position. > The car didn't act any different regardless of where the needle sat. > Outside temp was ~55F. <snip>
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#4. Re: [E36M3] M Springs to 328is - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 14:10:25 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] M Springs to 328is KResener@aol.com wrote: > > Hi all, > I posted this late last week and maybe it got lost in the weekend, > but I haven't heard from anyone. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts. > > A friend of mine has a '97 328is coupe, and we're wondering if the > stock springs from my '95 ///M3 (I switched to H&R Sports) would > offer his car any advantage in handling or ride height. > Anyone know? Kurt, Your springs would be an improvement, but they wont fit. In '96 BMW went with short diameter springs. Your wider '95 M3 spring will not fit your friend's smaller diameter camber plate and front strut spring perch carrier/shield. alex f
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#5. NE1 in or around Sunnyvale, CA? - from Michael Turgeon
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Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 13:52:20 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Turgeon <turgeon1@yahoo.com> Subject: NE1 in or around Sunnyvale, CA? Gruppe: I am considering a purchase that I would like to put some eyes on to verify operation. The stuff is in Sunnyvale, CA. NE1 near there that would like to help out? Holiday gifts available. TIA, Mike 93 325iS #41 ITS __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: Sears 2-ton jack - from R. Bruce Shafer
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Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 21:52:36 -0500 From: "R. Bruce Shafer" <mzealot@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Sears 2-ton jack Interesting, I've done the same thing. ----- Original Message ----- From: "DocWyte" <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Sears 2-ton jack > Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 06:28:24 -0800 (PST) > From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Sears 2-ton jack > > I've strategically left the craftsmen catalog open to > the page featuring the Sears aluminum jack on the > kitchen table. Got to give the little lady soem gift > hints! :-) > > -josh > > > --- Pat Kelly <pkelly@agincourtcapital.com> wrote: > > > The clincher for me came when I was looking at the > > jack in the Sears store, > > there was another customer there, and when I > > mentioned the HF jack to the > > salesman the other customer chimed in with "I just > > bought the Harbor Freight > > 1.5 ton model". I asked him if he had to do it > > again, even if though this > > one costs $40 more, which one would he buy. He said > > he'd pay up and buy the > > Sears jack, as it appeared much more heavy-duty to > > him. > > > > The HF jack is probably a lot more portable! > > > > Pat~ > > > > ===== > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard > http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree > > > ************************************************* > 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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#7. Solid lifter conversion, anyone done it? - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:32:37 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Solid lifter conversion, anyone done it? I have been thinking about converting the 3.2 motor I have to solid lifters. Has anyone done this on a street car? Gary
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#8. E-36 M3 Exhaust For Sale - from James R. McMillan
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Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 21:48:29 -0700 From: "James R. McMillan" <m3incorp@adelphia.net> Subject: E-36 M3 Exhaust For Sale E-36 M3 Exhaust, this original exhaust was removed at 15k miles and is in great shape. $150. Located in Colorado. Pictures available for viewing before committing to buy. Call James or Dorothea 719-201-6323 / 719-591-4162 or email at m3incorp@adelphia.net #134937 (09/04) It has been taking up space in the garage for toooooo long. James R. McMillan
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Solid lifter conversion, anyone done it? - from Andrew - Taylor Autosport
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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 11:10:25 -0500 From: "Andrew - Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Solid lifter conversion, anyone done it? The easiest way is a euro motor. > -----Original Message----- > From: GGray657@aol.com [mailto:GGray657@aol.com] > Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 10:40 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Solid lifter conversion, anyone done it? > > > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:32:37 EST > From: GGray657@aol.com > Subject: Solid lifter conversion, anyone done it? > > I have been thinking about converting the 3.2 motor I have to > solid lifters. > Has anyone done this on a street car? > > Gary > > > ************************************************* > 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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#10. Radiator Check - from Steve Klein
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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 11:01:32 -0800 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Radiator Check "Thar she blows!" 126,891 miles on the original radiator in my 11/95 M3. So, what's the group record for this? I had just left my bank (after discovering it was a holiday) when it went, but there was one 'nub' on the neck that I could clamp the hose to and I was 100 feet away from a store with distilled water, so running with the cap lose I was able to drive 15 minutes in rush hour traffic with no problem. Not that I suggest anyone go for a record in this category ;?P Steve