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#1. Re: [E36M3] Replacing Ignition Coils? - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 12:18:51 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Replacing Ignition Coils? twisty M3 <twistym3@hotmail.com> wrote: > If replacing them all is a good idea, how tough is it to do so? My mechanic > was doing other work, so I had them hunt down the problem and do the coil > when they found that to be the problem, but it doesn't seem like it should > be a really hard DIY job either. I'll search around for instructions, but > if anyone has a write-up (if that's even necessary), please let me know. Pulling the ignition coils is a piece of cake. You gotta remove them to change the plugs. After you pull off the plastic cover, each ignition coil is held in by 2 10mm bolts. Unscrew those. There's a latch connector that holds the ignition coil to the wire. Undo the latch, pull the wire out, pull the coil out. Takes longer to type it up than to do really. Andrej
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Tow points? - from Mike VanAmburgh
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 12:14:03 -0600 From: "Mike VanAmburgh" <mvanamburgh@charter.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tow points? Yep, should be. Does your M3 have this cover? My other 3 BMW's have the cover in plain sight but on my 95 M3, there is not a similar cover up front. There is a cover in back but not the front. So where is it? Weird. Mike >-----Original Message----- >From: Carey Probst [mailto:hcprobst@alum.mit.edu] >Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:49 AM >To: E36M3 >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tow points? > >Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 10:44:16 -0500 >From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tow points? > >There should be a small cover in the bumper where you screw >the eye hook from the trunk toolkit. > >There is one in the front and one in the back. > >Carey > >-----Original Message----- >From: Don Eilenberger [mailto:deilenberger@yahoo.com] >Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 10:29 PM >To: E36M3 >Subject: [E36M3] Tow points? > > >Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 20:58:49 -0500 >From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> >Subject: Tow points? > >Not that I'm trying to hex myself (but - my '03 525iT is >getting a BMW paid for tow on Monday AM, I think it's >jealous..) > >Where exactly is the M3 supposed to be pulled from to get it >up on a flatbed? The inadequate manual makes note of the >towing-eye and flip down covers in the bumpers, which I'm >familiar with from other BMW's, but I see no flip down covers >on the M3.. > >Anyone? > >TIA! > >_______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________C1 >946________ >Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ > > > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* > > >____________________________________ >100% Spam Control by SpamEnder >Free Download and Trial >http://www.spamender.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 >************************************************* > >
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#3. RE: Friction supports for Hood - from Steve Cooperman
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:24:24 -0700 From: Steve Cooperman <bullseye600@comcast.net> Subject: RE: Friction supports for Hood Hi Joe, I replaced mine in November and got the same price quote from the dealer. I got mine from Bimmerworld for $15 each. I purchased two but only one was bad. Bimmerworld is a supporting vendor for this list and apparently gives the list members a discount, so be sure to mention Suzy's list when you order (Thanks Suzy). Steve Cooperman 1998 M3, 2001 540i/6, 2002 530ia (wife's ride) Tucson, Arizona ***************** On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> wrote: Hi! I'm back after about two years without an M3. Just purchased a 99 M3 convertible. I need some advice -- The little air shocks that hold the hood up when open are apparently worn out. My local BMW dealer wants about 90 bucks for replacement parts and God knows how much they might charge for labor.
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#4. Re: [E36M3] '95 M3: Vaders in leather? - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:33:57 EST From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] '95 M3: Vaders in leather? Tom, Seats in the E36 M3 really isn't that confusing. First, you can count on one hand the number of cloth seat M3 ever sold in this country. And it wasn't really cloth, it was some sort of "Amaretta" suede. Virtually every M3 is going to have full leather seats. The main distinction was between 2-dr hardtop Coupes and the 4-dr Sedans/2-dr Convertibles. Only the Coupes had the "Vader" seats. Sedans and Convertibles came with less contoured "sport" seats that were available in the regular E36 models. The early Luxury package only came with the sport seats, no "Vaders" available. You are right the Luxury package added electric powered seats but you could get heated seats separately. The Luxury package was discontinued after '96 models. An interesting bit of trivia is the '95 LTW M3 model came with the cloth/suede sport seats instead of the more contoured "Vader" seats. Lowell Seaton '95 M3 ------------------------------------- In a message dated 1/16/05 10:21:01 AM Central Standard Time, kjtar@earthlink.net writes: Maybe I was laboring under a false assumption, but I thought the Vader seats were cloth? I know with the Lux package one gets leather, heated electric seats, but on the "regular" M3s, I thought the Vaders were standard, and cloth. Or, are the Vaders optional and the "regular" seats actually non-Vaders (and in cloth)? Thanks, Tom (confused yet again) Reynolds Sand Springs, OK
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#5. RE: Friction supports for Hood - from Steve Cooperman
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:48:35 -0700 From: Steve Cooperman <bullseye600@comcast.net> Subject: RE: Friction supports for Hood Joe, I did not address the "special skills" question, sorry. The shocks are attached to pins with a clip. Raise the hood. I used a stick that can raise the hood to max height, just a little higher than normal. The extra height allows fitting the extended air shock support without you having to compress the shock. Use a pair of pliers that fits the top of the retaining clip and slightly bend the clip upward until the clip releases its hold on the pin. Slide off. The new ones just snap in. I had to slightly bend one clip up to ease installation. Safety note, that little hood is heavy. Those air shock struts are very powerful and counterbalance the weight. Make sure it is safely supported before you stick your head inside. Steve Cooperman 1998 M3, 2001 540i/6, 2002 530ia (wife's ride) Tucson, Arizona
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#6. Pirelli or Dunlop R compound tires -- Anyone used 'em? - from Kirk Lachman
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:51:46 -0800 From: "Kirk Lachman" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Pirelli or Dunlop R compound tires -- Anyone used 'em? I'm thinking of picking up a set of the Pirelli or Dunlop R compounds for some track day fun. I race on Toyo RA-1s but this would just be for the street car to play on. I eat my current street tires for lunch on the track. Wear out in 4k miles and they cost twice as much as these do. Anyone used either or both? I'm looking for a tire that can last more than a few laps and even some street miles should I get lazy and not change them. Thanks, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter
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#7. Re: [E36M3] RE: What would you pay? - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 17:59:25 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: What would you pay? Bob asked: >Is there any way in ebay to filter out (completed) auctions in which the >reserve was not met? It seems like 90% or so of the completed auctions I >look at end this way. > >Bob Not that I could figure out. What I did was add any new M3 auction to my watch list. I then would add the data when the auction ended including if it didn't meet reserve. The data I mentioned was from cars that did sell (no reserve or a low one usually) - there are way more non-sells than sells. I also kept track of miles, year, color, stick/auto, body style, Buy-It-Now price - if any and a bunch'a other things I forget right now. I might throw it up on my private website if there is enough interest in it (and I can find it..) Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ NJ SHore BMW Riders - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ E39 Enthusiasts Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39/ '03 525iT, '98 M3C/5, '87 K75S
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#8. RE: Friction supports for Hood - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:41:30 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> Subject: RE: Friction supports for Hood Oops! I forgot to mention the list when I ordered from Bimmerworld last night. Cost me $24 each. Joe -----Original Message----- From: Steve Cooperman [mailto:bullseye600@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:24 PM To: joe.dyer@comcast.net Cc: E36M3 Subject: RE: Friction supports for Hood Hi Joe, I replaced mine in November and got the same price quote from the dealer. I got mine from Bimmerworld for $15 each. I purchased two but only one was bad. Bimmerworld is a supporting vendor for this list and apparently gives the list members a discount, so be sure to mention Suzy's list when you order (Thanks Suzy). Steve Cooperman 1998 M3, 2001 540i/6, 2002 530ia (wife's ride) Tucson, Arizona ***************** On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> wrote: Hi! I'm back after about two years without an M3. Just purchased a 99 M3 convertible. I need some advice -- The little air shocks that hold the hood up when open are apparently worn out. My local BMW dealer wants about 90 bucks for replacement parts and God knows how much they might charge for labor.
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#9. RE: Friction supports for Hood - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:44:41 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> Subject: RE: Friction supports for Hood Thanks Steve for the installation tricks! Ain't this list wonderful? I was a charter member back when Suzy set it up. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Cooperman [mailto:bullseye600@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:49 PM To: joe.dyer@comcast.net Cc: E36M3 Subject: RE: Friction supports for Hood Joe, I did not address the "special skills" question, sorry. The shocks are attached to pins with a clip. Raise the hood. I used a stick that can raise the hood to max height, just a little higher than normal. The extra height allows fitting the extended air shock support without you having to compress the shock. Use a pair of pliers that fits the top of the retaining clip and slightly bend the clip upward until the clip releases its hold on the pin. Slide off. The new ones just snap in. I had to slightly bend one clip up to ease installation. Safety note, that little hood is heavy. Those air shock struts are very powerful and counterbalance the weight. Make sure it is safely supported before you stick your head inside. Steve Cooperman 1998 M3, 2001 540i/6, 2002 530ia (wife's ride) Tucson, Arizona
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#10. Re: Replacing Ignition Coils? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 08:14:22 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Replacing Ignition Coils? on 1/16/05 12:19 PM, "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> wrote: > My next auto investment is absolutely going to be the Peake code > reader/reset tool. Yep, highly recommended. > At the same time, however, I'm wondering if it's not a > bad idea to replace the other 5 coils. If one goes bad, is it generally a > sign the the rest may be following soon? It probably isn't a bad idea, although not cheap. > If replacing them all is a good idea, how tough is it to do so? One beer job. Remove oil filler cap; pop off the caps on the plastic head cover, remove the securing nut under each, lift off cover. (Put oil filler cap back on to prevent stuff from falling in.) Release latch on each coil electrical connector and disconnect. Note position of braided ground straps. Remove nuts holding each coil. Pull coil free. Assembly is reverse of... Generally be VERY careful not to drop any fasteners into the cylinder head area. Wouldn't be a bad idea to have parts retriever device on hand, magnetic or prong type or both. Neil 96 M3 - Bastard child 88 MB 300E - Gone after 240K+ miles 03 525iT - New arrival, Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S on order