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#1. Fault Code "dE" and Radiator R & R - Follow-up - from David Crum
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Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 17:40:31 -0800 From: "David Crum" <dgcrum@jps.net> Subject: Fault Code "dE" and Radiator R & R - Follow-up Hi All, This a follow up to my request for help with Fault Code "dE". A number of folks correctly suggested that the thermostat was stuck open. Actually, one of the 'arms' on the engine side of the thermostat had cracked and that was allowing it to act open, the springs were still fine. Following the 'if you're in there anyway' philosophy, I also replaced the waterpump, hoses, radiator (Behr - the stock one lasted 118k miles), and the thermostat housing with one of the aluminium ones from Euroasian. A pair of items that I replaced that should be added to the radiator R & R parts list are the two belts (alternator and A/C). Both showed a number of cracks when I had them out in the daylight that I couldn't see when they were mounted. They have to come off to do the pump anyway, and it's sooo much easier to take them off when the radiator and fan aren't in the way. Other than that, the write ups on cooling system repairs that have been posted lately were very helpful. Thanks! David Crum 96 M3 - no more 'cold' 89 325i - due for waterpump/timing belt/etc soon...
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Opinions on Ground Control hybrid camber plates... - from Fernando Mujica
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Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 20:09:04 -0600 From: Fernando Mujica <fmujica@mac.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Opinions on Ground Control hybrid camber plates... Dave, How do you get to dial 4 degrees with your GC plates? Do you have the regular ones or the ones with the modified scrub radius? I have the latter and I'm at -2.2 for street and can probably go to -3 max. Did you have to cut the edge of the strut tower opening on top? You probably have to mess with caster to get to -4 in camber, right? I haven't gotten into the back and forth adjusting from auto-x/track and street yet but are planning to do so starting next year. Thanks, Fernando '97 M3/4 On Sunday, November 23, 2003, at 07:43 PM, E36M3 wrote: > Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:35:29 -0500 > From: "Dave Kelley" <d.kelley@usa.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Opinions on Ground Control hybrid camber plates... > > Simply put, they are a great buy. I can easily adjust from street to > track > settings. In addition to improved handling, they help get even tire > wear > on the track. I run Toyo RA1's with the 4 degrees negative camber. > Savings on tire wear alone are worth the cost of the camber plates. > That is... assuming that you track the car. > > Dave Kelley > 98 M3/4
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#3. Code 16FD - from jeff bjerke
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Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 23:19:40 -0500 From: "jeff bjerke" <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: Code 16FD I pulled code 16FD (evap shut off valve stuck closed) from my Wife's '97 M3. Can anyone explain what's wrong along with a solution. Thanks. Jeff Bjerke
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#4. Looking for a 3:73 LSD - from Payet, Bernardo
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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 07:44:48 -0500 From: "Payet, Bernardo" <Bernardo.Payet@acs-inc.com> Subject: Looking for a 3:73 LSD I am interested in buying or trading a 3:73 LSD for my M3 Race Car. 40% lockup preffered but other lockups would do. Please email me directly. Regards, Bernardo Payet Project Controls Manager, PMO ACS - Affiliated Computer Services State Healthcare Solutions 9040 Roswell Road, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30350 (770) 829-1189 Office (770) 993-4701 Fax bernardo.payet@acs-inc.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Photos of Thermostat, Housing, and Water Pump - from Townsend, William
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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 10:14:00 -0500 From: "Townsend, William" <wtownsen@enterasys.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Photos of Thermostat, Housing, and Water Pump You can also get the procedure from www.understeer.com. The pictures are under the tech section under fan mod. Also used their bleeding procedure, never had an issue. Did this on both of my e36's. I used a large adjustable wrench to get the fan off. Remember clockwise is how you get it off. They also sell the parts you need, great service too. Bough the fan delete kit from them which contained the aluminum thermo housing. Been running this on both for a while now! The M3 got the underdrive pulleys from them too. Wish they sold the pump! www.bimmerparts.com has the best price on the pump with the metal impller. Great service from them too. (96 M3 was plastic, 97 328 was worn bearing stamped tin impeller; both junk) Have fun! --Bill 96 M3 red 97 328i white
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#6. Engine Management Electrical Schematic question - from Frank & Kirsten
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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 08:54:37 -0700 From: "Frank & Kirsten" <FranKirsten@msn.com> Subject: Engine Management Electrical Schematic question Hello all, I'm having a bit of trouble finding the electrical diagram for the Engine Management for a 1995 M3 in the factory manual. The closet I can find is the year 1993-95 2.5L schematic. Am I missing something here? Can someone enlighten me as to if it is the same one used or I'm just having a brain fart while looking through this manual. Thanks, Frank 1995 M3
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#7. Race Logic Traction Control Installation - from Frank & Kirsten
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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 08:55:58 -0700 From: "Frank & Kirsten" <FranKirsten@msn.com> Subject: Race Logic Traction Control Installation I'm planning to install a Race Logic Traction Control system in my 1995 M3 and was wondering if anyone out there has done this install on the same year M3. If so, can you give any advice or insights you have gained from your experience. Thanks, Frank 1995 M3
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#8. Lap belts and matching shoes? - from Steve Klein
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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 12:02:36 -0800 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Lap belts and matching shoes? Hi, Group- After all the earlier talk about belts and harnesses, what's the consensus on adding a two-strap lap belt to the existing factory seat belt? I read with curiosity the info on the website for CG-Lock, which appeared in a recent Roundell ad, and realized that something as simple as a cinched lap belt would make a big difference in my stability when driving on the street. Any thoughts or experiences out there? Any recommendations or suppliers of high repute? (While the CG-Lock seemed intriguing, a steep price combined with a 6-8 week lead time sounded like a doomed business model in the world of overnight internet ordering.) Also: Does anyone know of a source for driving shoes (something I could wear casually as well) in sizes up to 15? The only pair I have that I like driving with is falling apart (but damn comfy!) and I'm in need of replacements. Thanks, Steve, outside the bell curve.
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#9. Pedal Box Mod, anyone? - from Steve Klein
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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 12:12:19 -0800 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Pedal Box Mod, anyone? Another thought whilst I'm writing: Has anyone dealt with or considered the possibility of replacing the current factory pedals with something like a Tilton pedal box? Being 6'7", It occurred to me that if one had a box with all the pedals pivoting from the base rather than above, under the dash, I'd gain about three inches of room in the foot well while driving and the bio-mechanical action of working the pedals would be much more ergonomically correct. A short bar running the width for the heels to rest on would be ideal. Any thoughts or comments? Anyone? Bueler? Danke, Steve "....he turned to the others with the agonized expression of a man who has the whole great whirring machinery of the Universe to dismantle and only a bent paper-clip to do it with" -Terry Pratchett "Lords & Ladies"
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Lap belts and matching shoes? - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 10:31:31 -0800 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Lap belts and matching shoes? I use a 3" Simpson lap belt, in addition to the factory 3-point belt, when at the track. Works great to keep me in place. I can't see using it on the street though. The one concern I have is that if I were to go on my head, and need assistance being removed, the emergency workers may not notice the additional restraint. In hind sight, I should have gotten a red belt instead of black. It may be more noticeable. Simpson also sells some crew shoes that are fairly cheap. Not sure if they're what you're looking. Check the web site for size info. Jay ---- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Klein" <klein@robinsonad.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 10:13 AM Subject: [E36M3] Lap belts and matching shoes? > Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 12:02:36 -0800 > From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> > Subject: Lap belts and matching shoes? > > Hi, Group- > After all the earlier talk about belts and harnesses, what's the > consensus on adding a two-strap lap belt to the existing factory seat > belt? > I read with curiosity the info on the website for CG-Lock, which > appeared in a recent Roundell ad, and realized that something as simple > as a cinched lap belt would make a big difference in my stability when > driving on the street. > Any thoughts or experiences out there? Any recommendations or > suppliers of high repute? (While the CG-Lock seemed intriguing, a steep > price combined with a 6-8 week lead time sounded like a doomed business > model in the world of overnight internet ordering.) > > Also: > Does anyone know of a source for driving shoes (something I could wear > casually as well) in sizes up to 15? The only pair I have that I like > driving with is falling apart (but damn comfy!) and I'm in need of > replacements. > > Thanks, > Steve, outside the bell curve. > >