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#1. Re: [E36M3] CEL On, now what? - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 20:59:47 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] CEL On, now what? I didn't closely follow this thread but I had a charcoal canister go bad that took us forever to diagnose. It in the trunk under the plastic cover under your spare tire. It costed about $120 to replace and my EVAP fault code went away. Shel
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#2. Re: Re: [E36M3] ITG Foam Filter Cleaning - now how often? - from Gerry
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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 22:00:55 -0400 From: Gerry <gerry@parallel-mkt.com> Subject: Re: Re: [E36M3] ITG Foam Filter Cleaning - now how often? Shel, ITG has it own spray-on oil. I think that it is thicker than the K&N oil. You might want to consider using the correct oil. Regarding the MAF and excessive oil (filter or engine), I have been able to successfully clean the MAF element with an electrical contact cleaner. My car had crankcase pressure problems and I use to clean the MAF after each half hour track session. I use to clean my ITG filter with dish detergent and water. Works. Has anyone dyno tested to compare the effect of the OE, K&N, ITG and/or BMC air filters on hp and torque? Gerry > Shel: > I just did mine and typically do every 15k miles. It's worked well in both > of my M3's. I use the K&N filter recharger kit. Don't put too much oil on > it as it can fry the Mass airflow sensor (I made the mistake in my 2004). > These damn things are ultra sensitive... >
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#3. Busted Window Fuse - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 22:24:22 -0400 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Busted Window Fuse Gruppe, Question for y'all. Hopped in my car this afternoon only to find that neither of the windows would roll down. Sunroof was fine, but windows were completely non-functional, even when opening & closing the door (my m3 is a coupe). Check the simple things first, turned out to be a busted fuse (note to self, buy spare fuse!). Question in principle though. I haven't heard of this being a problem area on our cars. Was this just a fluke, or should I start worrying about replacing my now 8 year old fuses? Thanks, Andrej '97 M3
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#4. Re: [E36M3] CEL On, now what? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 21:57:01 -0500 From: Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] CEL On, now what? Jim, can one of you guys confirm that this is the part we are talking about: EXPANSION TANK OBD II 1 16131183056 $38.36 Thanks, Mel Jim Bassett wrote: >Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 12:40:22 -0700 (PDT) >From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] CEL On, now what? > >On Sun, July 31, 2005 11:49 am, Mdriver13@aol.com said: > > >>You could also have a small crack in the evaporative emissions tank. It's >>a >>OBDII thing, a small plastic gas vapor expansion tank found underneath the >>right rear fender liner. It's a $300 item, so I hope it's a gas cap >>situation. >> >> > >While I agree with Bob on the possible source of the "small leak" CEL (my >mechanic mentioned the same possible source for my occasional "small leak" >CEL), not sure where you're getting the $300 number from. Both my mechanic >and RealOEM.com show the tank as ~$40. > >Oh, and Jonathan, a loose gas cap will register as a "large leak" :-) BTDT. > >Cheers, >Jim Bassett >1998 M3/4 >1993 325is #44 JP > > > >************************************************* >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 >Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > >DIGEST INFORMATION: >http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >************************************************* > > > > >
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#5. Oil Filters - from twisty M3
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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 20:38:32 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Oil Filters I was browsing the Mobil 1 website this afternoon and came to discover that both Purolator and FRAM offer oil filters for our cars... Whoulda thunk?!? Whilst I was down at AutoZone I decided to confirm what I read and found a FRAM filter easily. I didn't purchase it, but I did open the box and it sure looks right, though colored differently. I've only used the OE filters and never even thought to look up other choices, nor do I recall there being any on-list duscussion during the many oil debates I've read. Has anyone used any of these other choices, or have valid opinions or details on why one wouldn't want to use them? Thanks! Oh, and Mobil 1 now claims to have a 10w40 synthetic that meets all the BMW specs, though no one local to me seems to carry it. Jonathan L.
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#6. FS: Complete E36 M3 Interior (powered and heated vaders) - from Ty Vilhauer
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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 20:50:31 -0700 From: "Ty Vilhauer" <quest@pacifier.com> Subject: FS: Complete E36 M3 Interior (powered and heated vaders) I've decided to sell my complete Magma M3 interior as I'm getting black interior pieces. With my black interior on the way I'll be selling everything magma out of my 98 M3. I'm more then willing to ship this all out also. Here's what this includes... -Front Vaders (Powered and Heated) -Rear Seats -Front Door Panels -Rear Interior Panels -Rear Headrests -Floor Carpet -Floor Mats -Magma Leather Shift Boot -Magma Leather Ebrake boot (both were ordered from BMW Individual) Looking for $2200 for EVERYTHING but may be willing to negotiate a bit. I can send out pictures to interested parties Thanks, Ty 360-907-5999
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#7. Re: CEL On, now what? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 23:16:04 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: CEL On, now what? on 7/31/05 8:09 PM, Mdriver13@aol.com wrote: > Bob Gill -- having a bad day...show up for an autox, only to find bulldozers > ripping up the lot!! So how did you do? <g> Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD!
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#8. RE: [E36M3] No clock, no windshield wiper when squirting - from Brad Sunshine
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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 21:29:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Brad Sunshine <bsuns@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] No clock, no windshield wiper when squirting Folks, Thanks for the input, I finally got around to checking and you were right on both issues. I was not holding the stalk in long enough to activate the wipers and the bulb on the obc behind the clock was burned out. Once again thanks. Brad --- Jeremy Conners <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> wrote: > not sure about the wipers, but for the obc (on board > computer) i'd check the > back-light bulbs first. to do this, there is an > access hole in the top of > the sunglass holder below the obc. use a finger in > the access hole to press > the catch on the bottom of the obc upward and > simultaneously pushing the obc > out of the dash. one the obc is out of the dash > (but still connected to the > harness) you should see the bulb carriers either on > the top or bottom (i > forget which). they are quarter or half turn > sockets that hold the bulbs. > i would trade the clock area one with another and > key-on the car to see if > that's your problem. if that's the case, you'll > need p/n 62.11.1.391.260. > > good luck and best regards, > jeremy conners > 97 m3 > > // -----Original Message----- > // From: Brad Sunshine [mailto:bsuns@yahoo.com] > // Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 2:07 PM > // To: E36M3 > // Subject: [E36M3] No clock, no windshield wiper > when squirting > // > // Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 11:02:14 -0700 (PDT) > // From: Brad Sunshine <bsuns@yahoo.com> > // Subject: No clock, no windshield wiper when > squirting > // > // Folks, > // > // I am new to the list and find the discussions > // entertaining and somewhat educational :~). I am > a new > // owner of a 97 sedan with the 18 button computer. > The > // other day the clock in the right hand smaller > display > // was no longer visible. I haven't read the manual > yet > // to see if I accidently turned it off, but don't > see > // how I could have. Any insight? > // > // 2nd issue, when I pull on the stalk to spray the > // washer fluid the wipers do not turn on > automatically. > // The wipers do work fine in all the different > // positions. Again, I haven't started trouble > shooting, > // but figured some of you may have a clue. > // > // Brad > // ex Dinan engineer > // 97 M3/4 > // 78 MGB powered by 92 M42 > // 04 Sienna > // 96 Jeep > // 99 VFR Intercpetor > // 00 Giant NRS-1 > // etc. > // > // Thanks, > // > // Brad Thanks, Brad ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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#9. Re: [E36M3] CEL On, now what? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 09:23:23 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] CEL On, now what? On Sun, July 31, 2005 7:59 pm, Mel Silva said: > Jim, can one of you guys confirm that this is the part we are talking > about: > EXPANSION TANK OBD II 1 16131183056 $38.36 I can confirm that that was the part *I* was talking about :-) BTW, if you choose to DIY, my mechanic suggested that zip-ties are sufficient for securing the hoses to the tank, unless you want to re-use the crimp clamps. There isn't a whole lot of pressure in that system, so "real" hose clamps would be overkill (and he suggested there might not be enough space for the worm-drive part of the clamp). Jim Bassett
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#10. Re: [E36M3] CEL On, now what? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 12:56:23 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] CEL On, now what? Mel, That is the part number...16-13-1-183-056 expansion tank One other piece of info, the work order says, technician found fault code 254 good luck, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2nd Place BSP - PA State Championship 2004