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#1. looking for source of o2 simulators - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 06:25:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: looking for source of o2 simulators I have a 97 M3 with high flow cats and they don't seem to be quite good enough for the OBDII system to keep my check engine light off. Does anyone know where I can purchase o2 simulators? Thanks, Hunt __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com/
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#2. Weird Overheating Problem With Race Car - from mzealot@bellsouth.net
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 10:21:52 -0400 From: <mzealot@bellsouth.net> Subject: Weird Overheating Problem With Race Car I'm putting this out on the list in hopes that somebody might have some idea of what may be happening... I have an E36 ITS racer. I have run the car two weekends on a new motor, approximately 10 sessions ranging from 10 to 30 minutes. In two of the sessions, the car has overheated. One time within 5 minutes and the next time at 15 minutes. Between the two overheating episodes there was at least one hour of hard running with no problems. I have been able to safely shut the car down with no damage and have been able to run the car afterwards each time. Both times the coolant catch tank was empty but the radiator still had water. It looks like the coolant may have been blown out of the catch tank. I was able to add approxiamtely 3 quarts of water both times. At all times the coolant level was checked before going out on the track. I am running a new stock radiator, new hoses, underdrive pulleys, proper metal water pump. I use distilled water and Redline Water Wetter. The catch tank and cap are original '93 BMW. I am in Florida and there were very hot ambiant tempuratures both weekends. The first time the car overheated, I suspected a sticking thermostat, so that was replaced. The second time I have no clue, the factory water temp gauge was pegged but all other vitals were OK, oil tempurature in the normal range 220-230F. The last time it almost seemed like the gauge malfunctioned as the car was still running great but I shut it down anyway. I have an additional water tempurature guage, but the sending unit is in the radiator, and it doesn't really tell me much. This gauge was in its normal range as well. If anybody has an idea or a guess, I would be happy to hear any opinion or input. As always, thanks for any information. Bruce Shafer
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#3. Re: [E36M3] looking for source of o2 simulators - from DocWyte
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 07:37:45 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] looking for source of o2 simulators AA has them... -josh --- Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 06:25:35 -0700 (PDT) > From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> > Subject: looking for source of o2 simulators > > I have a 97 M3 with high flow cats and they don't > seem > to be quite good enough for the OBDII system to keep > my check engine light off. Does anyone know where I > can purchase o2 simulators? > Thanks, > Hunt > > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger. > http://messenger.yahoo.com/ > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com/
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#4. Sway bar choices ... - from The Buch
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Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 07:42:37 -0700 From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> Subject: Sway bar choices ... Down to fine-tuning suspension for handling, and wondering what the group wisdom might be on sway bar choices - Eibach, UUC, etc.?? Thanks, Doug
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Weird Overheating Problem With Race Car - from Walter Jordan
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 10:55:00 -0400 From: "Walter Jordan" <walter@walterj.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Weird Overheating Problem With Race Car 1st - have head checked for compression/leakdown 2nd - pressure test the cooling system 3rd - check the cap (not part of the pressure test) - thoroughly clean the radiator fins - Absolutely anytime the car is overheated the T-stat must be replaced. If all of these are OK start looking for vacuum leaks (or crappy programming) that could lean out the engine at high RPM I'm not a real mechanic but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night... YMMV -----Original Message----- From: mzealot@bellsouth.net [mailto:mzealot@bellsouth.net] Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 10:32 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Weird Overheating Problem With Race Car Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 10:21:52 -0400 From: <mzealot@bellsouth.net> Subject: Weird Overheating Problem With Race Car I'm putting this out on the list in hopes that somebody might have some idea of what may be happening... I have an E36 ITS racer. I have run the car two weekends on a new motor, approximately 10 sessions ranging from 10 to 30 minutes. In two of the sessions, the car has overheated. One time within 5 minutes and the next time at 15 minutes. Between the two overheating episodes there was at least one hour of hard running with no problems. I have been able to safely shut the car down with no damage and have been able to run the car afterwards each time. Both times the coolant catch tank was empty but the radiator still had water. It looks like the coolant may have been blown out of the catch tank. I was able to add approxiamtely 3 quarts of water both times. At all times the coolant level was checked before going out on the track. I am running a new stock radiator, new hoses, underdrive pulleys, proper metal water pump. I use distilled water and Redline Water Wetter. The catch tank and cap are original '93 BMW. I am in Florida and there were very hot ambiant tempuratures both weekends. The first time the car overheated, I suspected a sticking thermostat, so that was replaced. The second time I have no clue, the factory water temp gauge was pegged but all other vitals were OK, oil tempurature in the normal range 220-230F. The last time it almost seemed like the gauge malfunctioned as the car was still running great but I shut it down anyway. I have an additional water tempurature guage, but the sending unit is in the radiator, and it doesn't really tell me much. This gauge was in its normal range as well. If anybody has an idea or a guess, I would be happy to hear any opinion or input. As always, thanks for any information. Bruce Shafer ************************************************* 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. Re: [E36M3] Sway bar choices ... - from DocWyte
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 08:10:03 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sway bar choices ... I like the Turner or UUC ones, as they have the necessary extra bend on the rear swaybar to keep it from contacting the exhaust. Other than that, choose whichever flavor you like. -josh --- The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> wrote: > Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 07:42:37 -0700 > From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> > Subject: Sway bar choices ... > > Down to fine-tuning suspension for handling, and > wondering what the > group wisdom might be on sway bar choices - Eibach, > UUC, etc.?? > > Thanks, Doug > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com/
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#7. Re: FS Parts from 1995 M3 Coupe - from James Dye
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 08:14:05 -0700 From: "James Dye" <jamesdye@goldenmanor.org> Subject: Re: FS Parts from 1995 M3 Coupe Following items for sale: Rear tail lights Head Lights Make offer. Located in San Ramon, CA. Buyer pays shipping. Jim Dye 925-735-2550
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Sway bar choices ... - from Chris Teague
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 08:29:09 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sway bar choices ... I had the Eibachs, and now I am running the Ground-Control bars. They come with heim jointed end links front and rear also. The Eibachs worked fine, but the Ground-Control bars have a lot more adjustibility, and can go stiffer if you need to than the Eibachs. Chris ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 07:42:37 -0700 > From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> > Subject: Sway bar choices ... > > Down to fine-tuning suspension for handling, and wondering what the > group wisdom might be on sway bar choices - Eibach, UUC, etc.??
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#9. Re: What's your steering lock to lock turn count? - from Cody McCoy
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 08:47:24 -0700 From: "Cody McCoy" <cody_mccoy@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: What's your steering lock to lock turn count? I'll third those comments as well, just slightly past three turns on a 1/95 build M3, maybe an eighth of a turn, data point: with contours off a '96, it rubs slightly on the plastic liners with 7.5"s on the front at full lock, could be an alignment issue though. FWIW -Cody >I'll second the hair over 3.0 on my 11/95 build M3. >SHK > You are not going to like this but I just did a lock to lock test on > my '95 > M3. It was only 3.03 turns [3 full turns and about 10 degrees]. > However, I > don't know if that is meaningful. I remember reading somewhere that > '95 M3 had > "blocks" installed on the steering gear to limit how far the wheels > could > turn. Reason being is the front wheels were wider on the M3 vs. other > 3 Series > cars. > > And I do know that my M3 has the largest turning radius of any vehicle > I have > driven. I think a Suburban could turn a shorter circle than my M3. I > constantly have to backup to make U-turns or get into tight parking > spots. > > Lowell Seaton > '95 M3
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#10. Major Hesitation/Loss of Power - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 12:17:58 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Major Hesitation/Loss of Power Group, Last week I had a post regarding hesitation on my car. Once again, here is the scoop: Car started jerking 2 months ago (like a severe fuel cut) once in a while around 2-3K, and would run fine. I thought it must be the spark plugs and would do the entire Inspection II together. Last week, it started jerking more often especially when fully warmed up. Runs fine from cold; after the temperature gauge climbs to the 1/2 way mark, it accelerates perfectly fine under WOT. After a while it begins to hesitate. Jerking really badly; I can watch my tach go up and down, and the check engine light would flash along with it (and would not stay lit). No problem under idle. Cursing or accelerating jerks the car a lot (like on/off on power). Drive it more, there is absolutely NO POWER. WOT and the car sounds like its misfiring and there is just no power. Engine is jerking so you can feel it misfiring as well. Now there is no hesitation or jerking; just no power what so ever. First gear to 6K takes literally 5 secs. Let the car rest/cool and start it up, she runs fine and then the symptoms repeat in the above order till there is no power. Peake Tool Reading: -- (No errors). I replaced the sparkplugs. Problem remains. I exchanged all 6 ignition packs from a friend's M3. Problem remains. Last night I finally got an error reading. Here is the list: F4 Flywheel adaption segment timing faulty 53 Crankshaft sensor FO Misfire # 3 EF Misfire # 2 F1 Misfire # 4 Here is what I am thinking: I discounted out the injectors and the ignition (new plugs and working ignition packs) since the car runs fine and will redline fine in all gears early on (there the problem is heat dependent). Reminds me of my 98/4 when it would misfire along higher rpms (back then the car was under warranty) and the dealer had to replace the cat (faulty). I am going in circles. Anyone has issues like this? HELP! Thanks in advance, Ahmad