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#1. Re: [E36M3] M3 Exhaust Ports - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:02:28 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 Exhaust Ports I think I have the gasket that sits between the head and the exhaust manifold lying around. Not sure if the size is the same, though. Chester --- bs <m3bs@comcast.net> wrote: > Anybody got a head (M3 cylinder head, that is) lying around? I'm trying to > get some accurate measurements of exhaust port size and shape for development > of a new header design. =====
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#2. I found the ABS gremlin! - from Lee Piccione
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 00:22:18 -0400 From: Lee Piccione <leepic@smart.net> Subject: I found the ABS gremlin! I believe I found the problem with my ABS, FINALLY!! I appears the when the ABS pump gets saturated w/ heat, it fails. As long as I keep it cool (which is a pain in the butt) it works fine. Is there something I can look for/fix on the unit that is a comman fail point? Is the unit interchangable w/ other year cars (I have a '95 M3)? Thanks in advance, Lee '95 M3 Violet
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Front Underpanel - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:01:11 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Front Underpanel Don't be sorry. I feel the same way. About a month ago I barely missed getting hit by a box spring, mattress and bed frame. I had enough foresight to move from behind a truck as soon as it go in front of me. I passed on the right (I know bad) but as soon as I passed the truck started losing sh-stuff. Had I not passed on the right I would have been wearing bedroom furniture. My car is now in the shop. I found from the residue under the car that I hit either a roll of carpet or at least a large remnant. All the plastic is trashed. heat shields are trashed. Front cross member has a good dent. "X-Brace" saved the oil pan. The control arms were at least brushed real good. Other stuff is scraped up. Bumper cover may need to be replaced. The lip was ripped out and made the holes real big. Also I think it cracked in the middle. Anyway, I guess I'll see my car in about 2-3 weeks. Kent jason wrote: >Date: 16 Aug 2004 14:10:21 -0700 >From: jason <jason@doomba.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Front Underpanel > >dropping shit on the freeway: $1000 fine >dropping shit that results in property damage: $10000 fine > >imho its inexcusable to find bricks and ladders and couches and >everything else on the freeway. i'm not too happy with the truckers >losing retreads every 500ft either... > >sorry for the rant :) > > > > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* > > > > > -- "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." 1918, Theodore Roosevelt
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Rear Lower Wishbone - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 06:21:28 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear Lower Wishbone > > > My 97 M3 has its rear on stands right now as I was planning to adjust the > parking brake. As I was crawling around underneath to do a general > inspection I noticed that the right rear lower wishbone (33 32 1 092 237) > appears to have taken an impact on the front side. The plastic shroud is > missing and the front wishbone half is pushed rearward near the outer lower > ball joint. There is no remarkable asymmetric tire wear and I don't recall > running over any objects of significance (like 8 heads in a duffel bag - see > other posts today). > > > > It looks as if these are of pretty weak construction. Is this the > consensus? Or am I the only one to damage this part? Can anyone recommend > a stronger / better replacement or is the stock part the way to go here? > > > > Thanks > > Jeremy Conners > > 97 M3 I found the same thing on mine shortly after buying it used. My theory was that a flatbed driver put a tie-down hook over the LCA. In my case the plastic cover was still there and was smooshed where the hook had been. Another possibility was a dyno operator. The factory units can be re-enforced by welding plates along the top and bottom, connecting the 2 sides together. I haven't looked, but you may be able to do this while they're on the car. Something to consider if going aftermarket or making the stockers more rigid. If you have a severe side impact, instead of the relatively cheap LCA bending, something more serious may happen. Something that is much more expensive to repair. Jay
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#5. X-brace "snubber" - from Todd C. Merrill
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:19:29 -0400 (EDT) From: "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> Subject: X-brace "snubber" Does anyone have the part number for the front, lower X-brace "snubber," the rubber piece that attaches to the X-brace to help reduce the engine torque-ing over? No matter what combination of Euro, Lightweight, or convertible, my local dealer could not bring up the part number, despite being able to see the part on the diagram! Until next time... Todd 1998 BMW Dinan M3 coupe BMW CCA member, Boston Chapter ---
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#6. [M3] WTB: 95 diff - from Guillermo Molina
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:30:23 -0400 From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> Subject: [M3] WTB: 95 diff Looks like my diff is going. Lots of whine but the lsd is still working to some degree. Anybody happen to have a used 95 lsd diff? Stock gear set only. Thanks, Bill Molina _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! hthttp://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
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#7. Re: [E36M3] X-brace "snubber" - from Tom Melton
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:36:48 -0400 From: "Tom Melton" <tom_melton@emoryhealthcare.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] X-brace "snubber" I have the number at home, but, from what I can see on my 95 M3, there is no way, no how that the rubber can contact anything other than free air...on an E36 M3. -Tom >>> "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> 08/17/04 09:23AM >>> Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:19:29 -0400 (EDT) From: "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> Subject: X-brace "snubber" Does anyone have the part number for the front, lower X-brace "snubber," the rubber piece that attaches to the X-brace to help reduce the engine torque-ing over? No matter what combination of Euro, Lightweight, or convertible, my local dealer could not bring up the part number, despite being able to see the part on the diagram! Until next time... Todd 1998 BMW Dinan M3 coupe BMW CCA member, Boston Chapter --- ************************************************* 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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#8. Re: [E36M3] X-brace "snubber" - from Tom Melton
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:52:04 -0400 From: "Tom Melton" <tom_melton@emoryhealthcare.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] X-brace "snubber" The part is called "stop buffer" 11 81 1 095 700 and can be located on the 2002 M Coupe. -Tom >>> "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> 08/17/04 09:44AM >>> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004, Tom Melton wrote: > I have the number at home, but, from what I can see on my 95 M3, there is no way, no how that the rubber can contact anything other than free air...on an E36 M3. Really? I have about 1/4-1/2" gap between the engine bottom and that flat vertical piece welded to the tube of the X-brace. Unless I've oriented myself incorrectly, I assume the "snubber" filled that gap. ??? Until next time... Todd tmerrill@mathworks.com 1998 BMW Dinan M3 coupe BMW CCA member, Boston Chapter ---
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#9. Part number needed for ellipsoid light install - from Jim El Nabli
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:00:58 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Jim El Nabli <nabli@earthlink.net> Subject: Part number needed for ellipsoid light install Guys, I'm about to install the euro ellipsoid lights in my car and need a part number. I need the rubber cover for the euro 4 pole connector which is part number 61 13 1 392 222. Essentially this is just used to cover the wires for a neat installation. Thanks, Jim E.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] X-brace "snubber" - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 07:15:51 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] X-brace "snubber" I concur. Seems like a waste of $$$ to me. Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Melton" <tom_melton@emoryhealthcare.org> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 6:43 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] X-brace "snubber" > Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:36:48 -0400 > From: "Tom Melton" <tom_melton@emoryhealthcare.org> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] X-brace "snubber" > > I have the number at home, but, from what I can see on my 95 M3, there is no way, no how that the rubber can contact anything other than free air...on an E36 M3. > > -Tom > > >>> "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> 08/17/04 09:23AM >>> > Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:19:29 -0400 (EDT) > From: "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> > Subject: X-brace "snubber" > > > Does anyone have the part number for the front, lower X-brace "snubber," > the rubber piece that attaches to the X-brace to help reduce the engine > torque-ing over? No matter what combination of Euro, Lightweight, or > convertible, my local dealer could not bring up the part number, despite > being able to see the part on the diagram! > > Until next time... > Todd > 1998 BMW Dinan M3 coupe > BMW CCA member, Boston Chapter > --- > >