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#1. Radiator - from John Hoffner
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Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 11:27:13 -0600 From: John Hoffner <jhoffner@gcfinc.com> Subject: Radiator Thanks to everyone that offered advice in burping an M3 cooling system of air. The two thinks that seemed to help was turning on the heater to allow fluid into that system and then revving the engine slightly to increase the flow of fluid. This expedited the air through the bleeder. Thanks Again, John
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Re:looking for an M5 - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 12:38:42 -0500 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re:looking for an M5 Greg, Gault BMW in Endicot, NY has a dealer demo on the lot. Contact Leo Portella if interested. 607 748 8244 www.gaultauto.com under used cars. Leo is a good guy. CCA instructor and they sponsor a One Lap car each year. Carey -----Original Message----- From: GregKono@aol.com [mailto:GregKono@aol.com] Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:02 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re:looking for an M5 Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:47:14 EST From: GregKono@aol.com Subject: Re:looking for an M5 In the market for a used M5. Preferrably blue! Let me know by e-mail.Thanks oin advance, Greg (Mi.) ************************************************* 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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#3. Re: Subject: Caliper rebuild kit part numbers needed - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:09:37 -0500 From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Subject: Caliper rebuild kit part numbers needed Paul, Thanks, you are correct about the rebuilds, I do mine myself at a local shop. I've rebuilt mine about 10-12 times, have it down pretty good by now. I have a spare set of fronts and do just what you suggested - swap em' quick, bleed them, then rebuild them at my leisure. You do raise an interesting point though - I've never rebuilt them without compressed air. What's the best way to do it without air? I don't have a spare set of rear calipers (yet), so although I carry rear rebuild kits with me, I would have to find a way to do them somehow, at the track for example. Vern ***************************** Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 20:45:10 -0500 From: Paul Smith <pauls@ontario.com> Subject: Re: Subject: Caliper rebuild kit part numbers needed If there are any issues, replace the entire caliper. I recently did this (it was much easier on the 69 vette). If I were to do it again, I would buy replacements and then build them on my time. If you do not have the right know how and tools, it can be tricky. I had one piston that did not want to come out or set correctly. All other 3 were pretty easy. If you know an older person (40+, my age) they will remember how to do it. While getting assistance in the shop (no air hose here), this guy showed a kid how he used to rebuild calipers in the old days. Enjoy! Paul Smith 98 M3/4/5
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Caliper rebuild kit part numbers needed - from Martin Bullen
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Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 17:56:04 -0500 From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Caliper rebuild kit part numbers needed Vern, I use a tire footpump, with the included plastic adapter (for air mattresses, I think), which provides more than sufficient pressure over 4-5 strokes to push out the piston. Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 On Friday, January 2, 2004, at 03:21 PM, Vern Anderson wrote: > From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> > Date: Fri Jan 2, 2004 3:21:41 PM US/Eastern > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] Re: Subject: Caliper rebuild kit part numbers needed > Reply-To: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> > > Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:09:37 -0500 > From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: Subject: Caliper rebuild kit part numbers needed > > Paul, > > Thanks, you are correct about the rebuilds, I do mine myself at a > local shop. I've rebuilt mine about 10-12 times, have it down pretty > good by now. I have a spare set of fronts and do just what you > suggested - swap em' quick, bleed them, then rebuild them at my > leisure. You do raise an interesting point though - I've never > rebuilt them without compressed air. What's the best way to do it > without air? I don't have a spare set of rear calipers (yet), so > although I carry rear rebuild kits with me, I would have to find a way > to do them somehow, at the track for example. > > Vern
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#5. Re: OT Range Rover Advice - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:27:50 -0800 (PST) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: OT Range Rover Advice >Anybody on the list with a Range Rover? If so I'm >hoping for some advice: >Thinking about a Range Rover (previous generation >model, something in >the 1997-1999 model years) as tow vehicle (part of a >potential club racer project) and winter >transportation. I have not owned a Range Rover, but I did have a '00 Discovery for a couple years that I used to tow my Club Racer around the country. Many, many, people have had problems with these, but mine was rock-solid reliable. In the 36k miles I had it there was not a single problem. I had the 4.0L motor, and it was underpowered (188 hp, 225ft-lb of torque) for an 8 cylinder. It was tough pulling through the mountains but did the job if you didn't mind going slow up the hills. The biggest issue was the premium gasoline when you were towing and only getting 10 mpg. This added up when gas got expensive compared to your typical American truck which runs on regular. The truck would run on regular but not towing where it needed to make power. Otherwise, I liked it a lot though it was on the smallish side when you were packing for the track. If I were you I would buy an American truck or big SUV and do it right the first time. These will have the power and room that you will need. Shane K. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003
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#6. ABS problem - from Kris Welhart
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Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 10:55:10 -0600 From: "Kris Welhart" <motorsports@stroco.com> Subject: ABS problem I am having a problem with my ABS system on my 4/94 build M3. The light is being triggered for no apparent reason. I cannot repeat the fault and it will come on without even using the brakes, usually under acceleration. I had the codes read and they virtually every code was stored. Anyone have a similar experince or any suggestions? Thanks for the help and best wishes for the New Year. Happy motoring, Kris Welhart
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#7. Re: [E36M3] ABS problem - from Martin Bullen
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Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 19:59:16 -0500 From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ABS problem Kris, The best place to start is to clean the sensors and the toothed wheels that they read of all the accumulated crud. That MAY be enough to fix the problem. Make sure you do all four wheels. The sensors are located close to the brake calipers (you'll be able to trace the incoming wires), the toothed wheels behind the brake discs. See Bentley for more detailed information. After that, if its not fixed, you're probably looking at new sensors or more. HTH, Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 On Saturday, January 3, 2004, at 07:11 PM, Kris Welhart wrote: > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 10:55:10 -0600 > From: "Kris Welhart" <motorsports@stroco.com> > Subject: ABS problem > > I am having a problem with my ABS system on my 4/94 build M3. The > light is > being triggered for no apparent reason. I cannot repeat the fault and > it > will come on without even using the brakes, usually under > acceleration. I > had the codes read and they virtually every code was stored. Anyone > have a > similar experince or any suggestions? Thanks for the help and best > wishes > for the New Year. > Happy motoring, > Kris Welhart > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#8. Re: Track Tires part 2 - Size? - from Fernando Mujica
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Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 23:50:54 -0600 From: Fernando Mujica <fmujica@mac.com> Subject: Re: Track Tires part 2 - Size? Mo, Welcome to dilemma part II. 245/45 is too tall. I don't think Victoracers come in 235/40, otherwise, that would be perfect for a 17x8.5 wheel. So your choices are either 225/45 or 255/40. People fit the 255/40, you most likely will need to roll your fenders and probably have to use spacers up-front depending on your suspension. I'm probably going with 225/45, which based on Kumhos' specs fit wheels 8.5-9.5. Fernando On Monday, December 29, 2003, at 10:51 PM, E36M3 wrote: > Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 23:26:31 -0500 > From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> > Subject: Track Tires part 2 - Size? > > Dear All, > > First thanks for all of the suggestions that I have received so far, I > really appreciated them! I found a supplier who had some 17 x 8.5 > Kosei's > left, so I ordered 5 of them. > > Now on to tires.. I was speaking with a friend today, and he mentioned > that > Khumo is coming out with a new tire? The 710? Does anyone have any > info on > these? At this point I am considering going to go with the Khumo > Victoracer > V700's. I have a 98 M3/4 with the Eibach Pro kit on it w/Koni SA's. > I want > to run the same size tire front and back. The Khumo's come in a 225 > 45 17, > 235 40 17 or a 245 45 17. Does anyone know if the 245 45 17's will > rub? Is > anyone running a suspension set up like mine, and running tires this > wide > (Front and Back) ? > > Also what is the group's feelings about shaving & heat cycling? > > Thanks for the help! > Mo > 98 M3/4 > 91 325IX > 82 323i (Project car)
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#9. Speedometer Sensor Question - from R. Bruce Shafer
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Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 17:17:33 -0500 From: "R. Bruce Shafer" <mzealot@bellsouth.net> Subject: Speedometer Sensor Question For the E36 and most BMW's the speedometer sensor is in the differential as opposed to most domestic auto maufacturers that usually have the sensor in the transmission. My question is, will the location of the sensor allow the use of different size tires without affecting the speedometer accuracy? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] ABS problem - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 14:52:52 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ABS problem At 04:11 PM 1/3/04, Kris Welhart wrote: >I am having a problem with my ABS system on my 4/94 build M3. The light is >being triggered for no apparent reason. I cannot repeat the fault and it >will come on without even using the brakes, usually under acceleration. I >had the codes read and they virtually every code was stored. Anyone have a >similar experince or any suggestions? Was there any fault code from the ABS computer? My guess might be the same fault/situation that several of us have experienced, but with the ABS & ASC lights - faulty brake pedal travel switch. This was generating fault "132" on one code reader, and "brake pedal travel" fault on another reader. If you have one of those faults, replace the switch. I posted my procedure a couple of days ago, check the archives. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett