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#1. RE: [E36M3] Was Jack Stand, now RTAB - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:35:10 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Was Jack Stand, now RTAB At 09:16 PM 4/27/04, Dave Arnold wrote: >Although, who will hold your >beer while you saw your car apart if your alone? I'm trained for that job: http://www.jimbassett.com/Jim_supervising.jpg :-) Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#2. Cooling fan 32mm nut - from Alan Leung
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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:02:15 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Cooling fan 32mm nut I was trying to remove the cooling fan but couldn't get the 32mm nut loose. I know that it's left-hand threaded and was turning it clockwise. I gave the wrench a couple dozen swift hits using a hammer but the nut wouldn't bulge. I don't have access to the BMW special tool to hold the pulley in place. I've heard of people using a big screwdriver to hold the pulley - can someone explain exactly how? Any other tips on how to get the fan nut loose will be greatly appreciated! Alan
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#3. Batteries: Hawker PC-680 dry cells: experience anyone? - from Msebmwman@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 02:22:22 EDT From: Msebmwman@aol.com Subject: Batteries: Hawker PC-680 dry cells: experience anyone? Anyone here have good or bad experiences with the Hawker Odyssey PC-680 dry cell battery for your M3? How long can it go without a charge? Any problems starting the car? Anyone use something different than the suggested SAE screw in battery posts? Was the 35 pound weight savings really that noticeable? It is almost battery time and I was thinking of losing some weight in the car. Regards, Marc 95M3 thinking of a new battery
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Was Jack Stand, now RTAB - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 07:22:33 EDT From: KResener@aol.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Was Jack Stand, now RTAB "I just changed these out on a friends car (95 M3) and getting ready to do this on mine. We rented the tool, messed with it for about 30 minutes, snapped the threaded rod, then took a drill, air saw (Harbor Freight $19.95)and cut them out much faster" Hey, that was my car!! I'll vouch for Dave, it was much easier and faster drilling and sawing than fiddling with the tool. Tool was a complete waste of time for us. Of help in installing my new bushings was the fact that they were the two piece bushings from Bimmerworld and just slipped right in, stock one piece would have to be pressed in, I guess. Plus, now we both have air powered saws! Kurt
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Cooling fan 32mm nut - from Carey Probst
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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:11:54 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Cooling fan 32mm nut I've used the screwdriver trick several times, mostly on 325s, not the M but same situation. I put it between 2 of the bolt heads that hold on the pulley and wedged it against something, don't remember exactly what. Worked like a charm except that I have to remember to return the screwdriver to Sears for a new one and explain how I snapped the shaft about an inch from the tip. Make sure you use a BIG screwdriver. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. -----Original Message----- From: Alan Leung [mailto:alanleung100@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 1:16 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Cooling fan 32mm nut Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:02:15 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Cooling fan 32mm nut I was trying to remove the cooling fan but couldn't get the 32mm nut loose. I know that it's left-hand threaded and was turning it clockwise. I gave the wrench a couple dozen swift hits using a hammer but the nut wouldn't bulge. I don't have access to the BMW special tool to hold the pulley in place. I've heard of people using a big screwdriver to hold the pulley - can someone explain exactly how? Any other tips on how to get the fan nut loose will be greatly appreciated! Alan ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#6. Brake warning light - from Carey Probst
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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:16:25 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Brake warning light I just changed the fluid in my 325e for the Watkins Glen weekend coming up and am now getting a flash of the brake warning light when I put on the brakes. The light is intermittent, comes on about 1/2 pressure and goes off at about 3/4. I used a pressure bleeder and it left the master over filled. Would too much fluid cause this? If so, how can I get out the excess without contaminating the fluid? Thanks. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Brake warning light - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 06:40:52 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake warning light > Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:16:25 -0400 > From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> > Subject: Brake warning light > > I just changed the fluid in my 325e for the Watkins Glen weekend coming up and am now getting a flash of the brake warning light when I put on the brakes. > > The light is intermittent, comes on about 1/2 pressure and goes off at about 3/4. > > I used a pressure bleeder and it left the master over filled. Would too much fluid cause this? > > If so, how can I get out the excess without contaminating the fluid? Turkey baster. Jay
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#8. Need tire pressure advice - Toyo Proxes RA1s - from Kerry Tully
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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 08:29:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Kerry Tully <bayoubimmer@yahoo.com> Subject: Need tire pressure advice - Toyo Proxes RA1s I have a 95 M3 track car which I will be running a set of Toyo Proxes RA1's on for the first time. Size 235/45 17 on 17 x 8 rims all around. Suspension setup is Koni SA's, H&R Sport Springs, RD swaybars. What's a good cold starting pressure - and what's the optimum range to keep them in when they are hot? Any other tips? Finally gave up on the old Victoracers after too many inconsistencies over the last few years... Thanks, Kerry --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Cooling fan 32mm nut - from cardinar@bellsouth.net
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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 11:48:24 -0400 From: <cardinar@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cooling fan 32mm nut Alan, I bought two skinny wrenches from http://www.victoryproductdesign.com/tools_main.htm One to hold the fan, one to turn with as sugggested by others on list. However, I couldn't get enough torque on them to loosen it because they would keep falling off the nut. (doing this by myself). So I went to Sears and got a 32mm box wrench,and used it with one skinny wrench, to hold the pulley. The thick box wrench works perfectly to keep the skinny wrench on, thus allowing me to yank the hell out of it, and get it loose. Works great. By the way, I have an extra skinny tool at cost if anyone needs one. $25+ shipping. Rick '95M3 > > From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> > Date: 2004/04/28 Wed AM 01:16:28 EDT > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] Cooling fan 32mm nut > > Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:02:15 -0500 > From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> > Subject: Cooling fan 32mm nut > > I was trying to remove the cooling fan but couldn't get the 32mm nut loose. > I know that it's left-hand threaded and was turning it clockwise. I gave the > wrench a couple dozen swift hits using a hammer but the nut wouldn't bulge. > I don't have access to the BMW special tool to hold the pulley in place. > I've heard of people using a big screwdriver to hold the pulley - can > someone explain exactly how? Any other tips on how to get the fan nut loose > will be greatly appreciated! > > Alan > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > >
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Cooling fan 32mm nut - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:27:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cooling fan 32mm nut one thing i've found that helps is to use a heavier hammer (>= 3lb) to give the wrench a tap while it's on the 32mm nut. for me, this works every time as a first step, and no need for other means of holding the assembly in place other than the friction of the taught belt around the pully. with the 32mm wrench at the 12 o'clock position on the nut, tap the wrench in a passenger->driver side direction. someone with a physics background could probably explain why a tap from a heavy hammer transmits more force/energy/torque to the nut than one from a light hammer; and is better still than trying to "pull" the wrench to loosen the nut. zs > > From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> > > Date: 2004/04/28 Wed AM 01:16:28 EDT > > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > > Subject: [E36M3] Cooling fan 32mm nut > > > > Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:02:15 -0500 > > From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> > > Subject: Cooling fan 32mm nut > > > > I was trying to remove the cooling fan but > couldn't get the 32mm nut loose.