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#1. Re: M50 Manifold Issues - from Kin K. Fong
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Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 15:15:55 -0400 From: "Kin K. Fong" <kfong@mma-architects.com> Subject: Re: M50 Manifold Issues Hi group, I'm plan to get the kit form Eurosport conversion kit: <http://www.sharked.com/cam_kits.html <http://www.sharked.com/cam_kits.html> >. But I just remember I also got the JTD tower bar. Anyone have the same set up? I'm worry they may hit if the engine rotate a little bit. There is no adjustment on my tower bar. TIA, Kin Fong NJ Chapter
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#2. Climate Control Headaches after replacement - from Stefano G
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Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 16:17:03 -0400 (EDT) From: "Stefano G" <stefanoale@excite.com> Subject: Climate Control Headaches after replacement Ok here is the story in short: ’98 E36 M3 with bad – aka cycling on and off etc… - climate control. After 2 replacements covered by aftermarket warranty the issue is still there. Worth noting is that the “windshield defrosting air outlet” – or whatever you call it - is stuck shut. An independent mechanic has quoted me over $800 to replace what he thinks is a $50 part that has broken but that will require to take apart the whole dash. Is it possible that the stuck part is making the unit go stupid? Certainly, having the climate control unit shut off and direct 200+ degree air to my feet in the summer is not cool! I was going to drop it off to the dealer – I hate the dealer – and see if after I sign over my life – that’s why I hate the dealer - they can diagnose anything. Any bright ideas? Thanks
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Climate Control Headaches after replacement - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 13:31:01 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Climate Control Headaches after replacement On Mon, May 9, 2005 1:25 pm, Stefano G said: > Ok here is the story in short: > ’98 E36 M3 with bad – aka cycling on and off etc… - climate control. > After 2 replacements covered by aftermarket warranty the issue is still > there. Worth noting is that the “windshield defrosting air outlet” – or > whatever you call it - is stuck shut. An independent mechanic has quoted > me over $800 to replace what he thinks is a $50 part that has broken but > that will require to take apart the whole dash. Is it possible that the > stuck part is making the unit go stupid? > Certainly, having the climate control unit shut off and direct 200+ degree > air to my feet in the summer is not cool! Sounds like 2 separate issues (and if the 2 replacements have all directed hot air at your feet, I might suggest that it's never actually been replaced? That's WAY too much of a coincidence). Anyway, I don't know about the air outlet issue, but the mis-directed hot air issue has been discussed and solved here before (I've BTDT). I don't have the link handy, but you can search the list archives and locate it. Requires opening up the HVAC unit and replacing a capacitor on the circuit board. Fairly easy if you have soldering skills :-) Hope that helps, Jim Bassett
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#4. RE: Fog light connector question - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 16:29:42 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Fog light connector question At 03:35 PM 5/9/2005, you wrote: >From: "Jeremy Conners" <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> >Subject: Fog light connector question > >My driver side fog light connector wiring fatigue failed / corroded where >the wiring enters the molded plastic boots that are inserted in the white 90 >degree connector. I want to verify the part numbers before I order. > > > >This is what I found in the ETK: > > > >Connector housing: > > 61 13 1 378 417 > >Circular connector: > > 61 13 0 007 445 (0.5-1.0 mm^2) > > 61 13 0 007 446 (1.0-2.5 mm^2) > > > >Can anyone verify which circular connector is needed? I couldn't get a >partial part number to help in the search. > >Also, I assume these 'repair' connectors come with pigtails. Can anyone >verify this? > >Thanks, >Jeremy >97 M3 Jeremy, I can't confirm the PN - but the "connectors" do seem to come with pigtails on them for repair work. If you ping me tonight, I can go look in the garage.. I just bought a selection of BMW connectors to figure out which ones go in the 4-pin connector used on the euro-headlights (I'm making a REAL PnP - complete with the factory connector).. Anyway - I have several at home complete with PN's. Send me an email sometime after 7PM EST.. _______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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#5. Re: [E36M3] Climate Control Headaches after replacement - from Jason Knight
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Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 13:50:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Climate Control Headaches after replacement I've got a "bad" hvac unit; thanks fellow listers for helping me take the time to look for the link. It's on this page: http://www.bmw-m.net/digest/archive%5F2004%5F04%5Fdigest%5F3670%2D3717/digest3671.htm#4 Specifically: http://www.macadamizer.com/bmwfix.html Jason --- Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 13:31:01 -0700 (PDT) > From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Climate Control Headaches after > replacement > > On Mon, May 9, 2005 1:25 pm, Stefano G said: > > Ok here is the story in short: > Anyway, I don't know about the air outlet issue, but > the mis-directed hot > air issue has been discussed and solved here before > (I've BTDT). I don't > have the link handy, but you can search the list > archives and locate it. > Requires opening up the HVAC unit and replacing a > capacitor on the circuit > board. Fairly easy if you have soldering skills :-) > > Hope that helps, > Jim Bassett >
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#6. Re: strut tool - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 18:05:59 -0400 From: Chip Mitchell <chipmitchell@gmail.com> Subject: Re: strut tool A pipe wrench works well, and you don't have to damage the socket. > -------------------- 1 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 06:55:38 -0700 (PDT) > From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> > Subject: Final Chapter: Clunk Clunk > On to the fronts. Everything came apart and went > back together without much fanfare. I did forget > to buy a special tool to install the strut nut, but > that was easilly fabricated starting with a deep > socket and applying a generous helping of bench > grinder. >
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#7. List Tee shirts! - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 21:57:03 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: List Tee shirts! Dear Gary, Hello. I received the package with the shirts today. They are very nice. Thanks for organizing, and settting up the buy for us! Thanks! Mo
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#8. need a passenger side clear corner light - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 11:46:49 -0400 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@comcast.net> Subject: need a passenger side clear corner light If anyone has a clear corner light, passenger side, euro, or oem, not the crystal, or smoked... contact me off list. Mine committed suicide Thanks,
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#9. windshield/insurance co advice needed - from Patrick Kelly
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Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 16:07:05 -0400 From: "Patrick Kelly" <pkelly@agincourtcapital.com> Subject: windshield/insurance co advice needed The wife's E39's windshield cracked the other day when I was washing it (hot day + cold water=crack). Dealer wants $880 (windshield alone is $500+) which is high, but I don't want to hire some dood in a pickup truck doing a half-assed job using crummy glass. Now my insurance company (USAA) says the price is beyond the reasonable and ordinary, and besides, they only cover like-quality of OEM, not OEM. My deductible is $500, so I'm the one taking the hit. So, I'm not happy. Anyone have any suggestions? Still can't believe the thing cracked like that. Sheesh. TIA, Pat Kelly~ pkelly@agincourtcapital.com
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#10. T shirts here!! - from Grant Fairweather
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Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 20:35:07 -0500 From: "Grant Fairweather" <grant_f1@comcast.net> Subject: T shirts here!! Ditto. Great job on the shirts Gary. Grant Fairweather 98 M3/4 Mundelein, IL >Date: Sat, 7 May 2005 16:19:33 -0500 >From: Jamie Howton <jhowton@gmail.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] T shirts here!! >Shirts arrived today, they are very nice. >Thanks for organizing the group buy. >Regards >-- >Jamie Howton >2000 M5 >1995 M3 >Hampshire, IL