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#1. RE: [E36M3] Secondary/VANOS timing chain tensioner - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:13:10 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@fotofab.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Secondary/VANOS timing chain tensioner -----Original Message----- From: Chester Wong [mailto:chester_p_wong@yahoo.com] <SNIP> That rattle is more likely the VANOS. <SNIP> Which begs the question (since mine is exhibiting the rattle on deceleration when warm) which parts need replacng when the VANOS goes south? Any BTDT or other words of wisdom? Thanks Jamie Howton 2002 330i 1995 M3
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Secondary/VANOS timing chain tensioner - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:10:13 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Secondary/VANOS timing chain tensioner It's pretty much the actual VANOS adjustment unit. Not only does the gear wear a bit, but the solenoid, IMO, goes bad...leaks or whatever. Chester --- Jamie Howton <jhowton@fotofab.com> wrote: > Which begs the question (since mine is exhibiting the rattle on > deceleration when warm) which parts need replacng when the VANOS goes > south? =====
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:28:04 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? We use ATF in mostly street cars, MT-90 in mostly track cars. MT-90 is rough until it warms up in colder climates - at 0F I think it is sometimes hard to get my car in gear at all for the first five minutes. We are using Silkolene Silktrans in the WC cars this year and I will probably put it in a few of our street cars here. Should be an awesome fluid by the specs and test data I have gotten. One of the big ETCC suppliers. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:42:01 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? So my final question before I get shot and we can put this to bed. In a California street car that will most likely never see a temp below freezing MT-90 is fine? Kent James Clay wrote: >Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:28:04 -0500 >From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? > >We use ATF in mostly street cars, MT-90 in mostly track cars. MT-90 is >rough until it warms up in colder climates - at 0F I think it is >sometimes hard to get my car in gear at all for the first five minutes. >We are using Silkolene Silktrans in the WC cars this year and I will >probably put it in a few of our street cars here. Should be an awesome >fluid by the specs and test data I have gotten. One of the big ETCC >suppliers. > > >James Clay >http://www.bimmerworld.com >Engineered BMW Performance >540.639.9648 > > > > >************************************************* >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 >Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > >DIGEST INFORMATION: >http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >************************************************* > > > > >
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:53:11 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? I think so. Maybe slightly notchy in the morning. I still use it even with our cold weather with no real issues. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648 -----Original Message----- From: Kent L. Shephard [mailto:kents@kls-consulting.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:42 PM To: James Clay Cc: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? So my final question before I get shot and we can put this to bed. In a California street car that will most likely never see a temp below freezing MT-90 is fine? Kent James Clay wrote: >Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:28:04 -0500 >From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? > >We use ATF in mostly street cars, MT-90 in mostly track cars. MT-90 is >rough until it warms up in colder climates - at 0F I think it is >sometimes hard to get my car in gear at all for the first five minutes. >We are using Silkolene Silktrans in the WC cars this year and I will >probably put it in a few of our street cars here. Should be an awesome >fluid by the specs and test data I have gotten. One of the big ETCC >suppliers. > > >James Clay >http://www.bimmerworld.com >Engineered BMW Performance >540.639.9648 > > > > >************************************************* >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 >Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > >DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >************************************************* > > > > >
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#6. Transmission Lubricant? - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:49:42 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Transmission Lubricant? > So some people use synthetic ATF and others use synthetic MT oil. > So what's the big difference? Someone really needs to pull together an E36 FAQ. From my prior posts on this topic: >>>>>>>>>> You can use D4ATF (most recommended) or MTL or MT90 depending on your intended use and level of protection you want versus shift-ability (is that a word?). Certain industry people recommend MTL or MT90 for added protection (I believe Jim Blanton does for one) and better syncho operation. But, the thicker oils will make cold weather operation more difficult until the tranny oil warms up. Compared to motor oil, these are the respective weights and viscosities at two different temps of Red Line tranny oil: D4ATF - 0W20 - 34.0 centistokes at 40C & 7.5 centistokes at 100C MTL - 5W30 - 50.8 centistokes at 40C & 10.2 centistokes at 100C MT90 - 15W40 - 89.2 centistokes at 40C & 14.7 centistokes at 100C (per Dave at RedLine Oil) >>>>>>>>>> Overall, many seem to use one of the following: Mobil 1 ATF Royal Purple Synchromax Redline D4ATF Redline MTL Redline MT90 As they say YMMV. I have tried them all and found the thinner fluids provided easier shifting, broke-down a little faster and allowed more tranny rattle while the thicker fluids had more difficult shifting when cold, seemed to last a little longer and quieted the tranny more. So, this is a little like brake pads.... I have RP Synchromax in my 1989 325is and, since the tranny is somewhat worn, I think it doesn't allow the synchros to work quite as well as they should all things considered and I am going to try a slightly thicker fluid like the Redline MTL to see what happens. Regards, Rich
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? - from Go, Jeffrey
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:59:29 +0100 From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? Im curious.. BMW recommends you put in ATF for their manual tranny M3's..( at least for my 96 M3). Why would you bother to put in MTF ? -----Original Message----- From: Kent L. Shephard [mailto:kents@kls-consulting.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:55 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:42:01 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? So my final question before I get shot and we can put this to bed. In a California street car that will most likely never see a temp below freezing MT-90 is fine? Kent James Clay wrote: >Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:28:04 -0500 >From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission Lubicant? > >We use ATF in mostly street cars, MT-90 in mostly track cars. MT-90 is >rough until it warms up in colder climates - at 0F I think it is >sometimes hard to get my car in gear at all for the first five minutes. >We are using Silkolene Silktrans in the WC cars this year and I will >probably put it in a few of our street cars here. Should be an awesome >fluid by the specs and test data I have gotten. One of the big ETCC >suppliers. > > >James Clay >http://www.bimmerworld.com >Engineered BMW Performance >540.639.9648 > > > > >************************************************* >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 >Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > >DIGEST INFORMATION: >http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >************************************************* > > > > > ************************************************* 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 Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#8. Need to find parts to fix my side skirt - from Henry Wu
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:56:11 -0500 From: "Henry Wu" <hw711@hotmail.com> Subject: Need to find parts to fix my side skirt My side skirt is falling off. I need to get a couple new white plastic hooks that attach the side skirt to the car. Anybody know where I can find those? I don't even know what they are called so I am having a hard time. Henry _________________________________________________________________ Click, drag and drop. My MSN is the simple way to design your homepage. http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200364ave/direct/01/
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#9. Bridgestone RE750s? - from Joe Huie
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 14:10:28 -0800 From: "Joe Huie" <jhuie@inreach.com> Subject: Bridgestone RE750s? I'm just about hit the buy button on a set of 235/40/17 RE750s. Anyone want to share some comments/experiences with these tires? Tirerack has some pretty positive comments about this tire. My understanding is that he RE750s are much improved compared to the old RE730s. My driving is about 85% freeway and 15% city. I like the crisp feel of the Michelin Pilots I've using now, but they wear too fast and they're expensive to boot. The other brand I was considering was the Toyo Proxes T1-S. I'ves seen some positive comments on these too. Both are priced about the same. Thanks Joe
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#10. RE: [E36M3] FAQ - from Bob Sutterfield
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:10:59 -0700 From: "Bob Sutterfield" <Bob@XC.Org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] FAQ Rich Dorffer wrote: > Someone really needs to pull together an E36 FAQ. I've found these useful in my learning quest: http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e36/forum.php?postid=4438155 http://eurospeed.org/e36m3faq.pdf Are there any other useful E36M3 FAQ references out there?