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#1. RE: [E36M3] 2nd gear shudder update and clutch question - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:14:28 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 2nd gear shudder update and clutch question Jeremy.. BTDT - spent an hour or so last week removing the knee panel and laying on my head - the spring is there and as far as I can tell - it's doing it's thing (although it's not really noticeable.) It is connected at both ends. Thanks! Don At 01:27 PM 1/24/2005, Jeremy Conners wrote: >Check to make sure the pedal assist spring doesn't have a problem. There is >a spring that actually pulls the clutch pedal toward the floor after a set >amount of travel. The assist alone cannot overcome a properly bled clutch, >but if you ever have the line open and push the clutch you will see what I >mean. Take a look at the ETK and verify that the parts are installed >correctly and functioning properly. > >-Jeremy _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________©1946________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ '98 M3c/5, '03 525iT, '87 K75S
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#2. lifter ticking with dual-pickup oil pump and LTW oil pan? - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:21:57 EST From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: lifter ticking with dual-pickup oil pump and LTW oil pan? Hi All - I am trying to eliminate the lifter ticking which occurs after 10 minutes or more on the track. I have tried switching to Mobil 1 0W-40 which has definitely helped, but not completely eliminated the problem. Does anyone have experience adding the Dual-pickup oil pump and oil pan from the LTW, or 3.2L Euro to eliminate the problem? If so does it completely take care of it? Thanks in advance, John _http://home.comcast.net/~avusm3/_ (http://home.comcast.net/~avusm3/)
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#3. Re: [E36M3] lifter ticking with dual-pickup oil pump and LTW oil pan? - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:30:17 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] lifter ticking with dual-pickup oil pump and LTW oil pan? I think the only real solution is to stick new lifters in the car. I am guessing you have a 95 with your email address. My 95 S50 motor ticked like it was about to die it was horrible. I tried 10-30, 10-40, 20-50, regular oil...and a bunch of different Mobil One..never made a difference..I have an S52 motor in the car now and run 10-40 in it and it is fine. Never ticks...You may need to put some newer lifters in it... Gary Gray Pro Bike/Pro Bike Cycling Team
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#4. Re: Bleeder for coolant - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:33:51 -0500 From: Chip Mitchell <chipmitchell@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Bleeder for coolant This is one of the errors in the Bentley manual. I love my E30 Bently, but for the money I'm very disappointed in the E36 book. I used a Haynes manual for about five or six years before "upgrading," and the Bently really doesn't add anything of value to most of us over and above the Haynes with the exception of alignment settings and electrical diagrams. There is a bleed screw on the expansion tank, right next to the radiator cap. Chip Mitchell > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:16:18 -0800 > From: "Som Naderi" <som@dimensionracing.com> > Subject: Thermostat housing bleed screw? > > Well, I spent my Saturday doing a bunch of cooling system work. > > - Radiator (Zionsville Hi-Po kit) > - Fan/clutch (Hi-Po) > - Thermostat/housing (Hi-Po) > - Water pump (bimmerparts.com) > > Total time: 8 hours (including going to Sears to buy a 32mm wrench) > Estimated time to repeat: 1-2 hours > > The biggest problem I ran into was removing the factory hose clamp that runs > from the top of the radiator to the expansion tank (not much of a problem, I > know). Also, since I didn't have a worm-drive hose clamp handy, I used a > couple zip-ties as a temporary solution. > > The biggest problem I had been anticipating turned out not to be a problem > at all. The fan nut actually came off with ease. Using the suggestions > from the archives, I gave the wrench a few swift hits from a fairly large > soft mallet and it came loose. > > The Bentley says that the M3 models have a bleed screw on the thermostat > housing (in addition to the one on the expansion tank). I couldn't find > what it was talking about, though. I have a 98, is this something that was > changed? I filled the system while only leaving the expansion tank bleed > screw open. This should be just fine, right? > > One last thing. I put new belts on during this process, since it seemed > like the ideal time and the old ones were cracking a little. Do I need to > put any kind of dressing on them since they're new? Or will they be > perfectly fine installed as-is? > > Thanks for the help! > > - Som > '98 Coupe >
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#5. Re: [E36M3] lifter ticking with dual-pickup oil pump and LTW oil pan? - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:35:15 EST From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] lifter ticking with dual-pickup oil pump and LTW oil pan? In a message dated 1/24/2005 2:30:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, GGray657 writes: Gary - Do you think the lifters physically wear out over time, or have they changed the design on the OBDII cars? The lifter is a very simple design as far as I know - a hole for the oil to enter to pump it up, and maybe a seal between the lifter and retainer? Do you think it is the seal that is wearing? Thanks, John I think the only real solution is to stick new lifters in the car. I am guessing you have a 95 with your email address. My 95 S50 motor ticked like it was about to die it was horrible. I tried 10-30, 10-40, 20-50, regular oil...and a bunch of different Mobil One..never made a difference..I have an S52 motor in the car now and run 10-40 in it and it is fine. Never ticks...You may need to put some newer lifters in it... Gary Gray Pro Bike/Pro Bike Cycling Team
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#6. Re: [E36M3] 1995 M3 in Snow? - from Walter J
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:43:41 -0500 From: Walter J <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 1995 M3 in Snow? For the previous 5 winters I have driven both my 97 328is and/or my 98 M3. The M3 was actually better that the 328 due (I assume) to the split diff. I am now tooling about in an old E28 535is and the same applies... The key is hardcore snow rubber. I use Blizzak WS-50s and drive sans trouble until the spoiler becomes a snowplow.
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#7. Re: [E36M3] 1995 M3 in Snow? - from M540
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:51:30 -0500 From: "M540" <m540@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 1995 M3 in Snow? All: Thank you for the rapid responses. I heard from a lot of people and it sounds like this car is not considered helpless in the snow. A lot of folks had traction control on their cars and I know from experience that this makes a huge difference, but many said it would do fine either way. The perfect weight distribution of the M3 was frequently cited as an important factor in the M3s general stability in the snow. I think next winter I'll be shopping for snow tires. Thanks again, Kevin
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#8. RE: Thermostat housing bleed screw? - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 12:05:18 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Thermostat housing bleed screw? Som wrote: > Well, I spent my Saturday doing a bunch of cooling system work. >- Radiator (Zionsville Hi-Po kit) >- Fan/clutch (Hi-Po) >- Thermostat/housing (Hi-Po) >- Water pump (bimmerparts.com) > Total time: 8 hours (including going to Sears to buy a 32mm wrench) Estimated time to repeat: 1-2 hours Cool, I spent about the same amount of time. For me, the greatest time consuming task was rigging soda-bottle-funnels to drain the radiator and block. <snip> > The Bentley says that the M3 models have a bleed screw on the thermostat > housing (in addition to the one on the expansion tank). I couldn't find > what it was talking about, though. I have a 98, is this something that > was changed? I filled the system while only leaving the expansion tank > bleed screw open. This should be just fine, right? I noticed a small passage way between the two chambers of the die cast alloy thermostat housing. Mine needed to be cleaned of casting flash. I ran a drill bit thru and cleaned up the passage. I think this helps transfer bleed air. <snip> Kim Burgess
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#9. Holy Price Increase!! - from twisty M3
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 12:20:37 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Holy Price Increase!! Well, I just ordered a set of PF97 brake pads for my front brakes, as I actually liked them better than the 01 compound I tried, but MAN did they increase the prices! Last time I bought these they were under $145 with our discount. The 01s were a bit more, but I wanted to see if they were worth the money. The 97s, WITH our list discount came to $191!! Regular price was in the neighborhood of $220. As much as I love these pads, and they do seem to last quite a while, I think I just might start venturing out into some different brands. The number of track days I can get out of the 97s might very well be worth it, unless anyone's tried a pad that works as well and lasts as long... Anyone? Jonathan L.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Holy Price Increase!! - from Rob Norwalk
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:57:28 -0500 From: Rob Norwalk <rnorwalk@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Holy Price Increase!! Hawk HT10 - last as long, more torque, and the dust isn't corrosive like the PF97. I get mine from Bimmerworld... Rob 93 325 02 330 twisty M3 wrote: > Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 12:20:37 -0800 > From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > Subject: Holy Price Increase!! > > Well, I just ordered a set of PF97 brake pads for my front brakes, as > I actually liked them better than the 01 compound I tried, but MAN did > they increase the prices! > > Last time I bought these they were under $145 with our discount. The > 01s were a bit more, but I wanted to see if they were worth the > money. The 97s, WITH our list discount came to $191!! Regular price > was in the neighborhood of $220. > > As much as I love these pads, and they do seem to last quite a while, > I think I just might start venturing out into some different brands. > The number of track days I can get out of the 97s might very well be > worth it, unless anyone's tried a pad that works as well and lasts as > long... Anyone? > > Jonathan L. > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > >
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#11. Re: [E36M3] lifter ticking with dual-pickup oil pump and LTW oil pan? - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:58:24 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] lifter ticking with dual-pickup oil pump and LTW oil pan? They do get worn, and make noise. I had the same problem with the VW's when I had them. The S52 may be different. Gary Gray Pro Bike/Pro Bike Cycling Team