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#1. What's the probe thingy behind the driver's fog light? - from Gus Iverson
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Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 17:11:52 -0800 From: Gus Iverson <gus.iverson@gmail.com> Subject: What's the probe thingy behind the driver's fog light? So, I'm pulling the driver's side foglight assembly because my GF took it out at a driver's training day. Oddly, I'm finding this long probe like thing that I thought was the fog light harness connection. The socket wasn't quite right and I found the actual foglight connector. So, I've got this probe thingy rattling around loose behind by passenger foglight. What is it? Temperature probe maybe? Where does it go? Is it supposed to rattle around back there? Quite confused, Gus
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#2. BMW Special Tools - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 20:32:22 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: BMW Special Tools I am planning on some maintenance to my '96 M3 motor, and find that certain BMW special tools are referred to in the Bentley. I am wondering if they are needed. If they aren't, are they worth buying, renting or borrowing? 11 2 300 to lock crankshaft at TDC 11 3 240 to lock camshafts at TDC 11 3 292 to lock down timing chain tensior Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#3. Re: [E36M3] What's the probe thingy behind the driver's fog light? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 21:20:40 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] What's the probe thingy behind the driver's fog light? Yep, this sounds like the outside temp probe. There should be a clip near the the brake duct opening close to the bottom of the air dam. regards, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe (sponsored by WCC, JT Designs) Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion
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#4. Re: [E36M3] How to Remove Wires from Electrical Connectors? - from Murray Roblin
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Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 19:43:48 -0800 From: Murray Roblin <mdrlist@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to Remove Wires from Electrical Connectors? Not sure about the pin size you're referring to, but I've successfully used Molex type pin extractors for pulling pins (and sockets) from other bmw connectors. http://www.action-electronics.com/molex.htm look for pin extractor midway down the page. Get the deluxe model, it's worth it. Murray -- Murray Roblin Palo Alto
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#5. Re: [E36M3] BMW Special Tools - from Alain van der Heide
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Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 20:51:30 -0700 From: "Alain van der Heide" <ajvdh1@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] BMW Special Tools From what I've heard, if you're gonna pull the head, you'd better lock the cams and tensioner. I know Bimmerhaus did it when they pulled mine. There are a bunch of people who make aftermarket equivalents of the camshaft lock tool. The cheapest I've heard about is from these guys: http://www.catalystracing.net/ and click on "products." I have no personal experience with it. - Alain ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 6:32 PM Subject: [E36M3] BMW Special Tools > Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 20:32:22 -0500 > From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> > Subject: BMW Special Tools > > I am planning on some maintenance to my '96 M3 motor, and find that > certain > BMW special tools are referred to in the Bentley. I am wondering if they > are needed. If they aren't, are they worth buying, renting or borrowing? > 11 2 300 to lock crankshaft at TDC > 11 3 240 to lock camshafts at TDC > 11 3 292 to lock down timing chain tensior
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#6. Re: Cooling System Overhaul Parts List - from Adam Lazur
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Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 20:29:13 -0800 From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> Subject: Re: Cooling System Overhaul Parts List Jeff Bjerke (jbjerke@charter.net) said: > About 2.5 years ago I changed out the cooling system (radiator, t'stat, > t'stat housing, waterpump, belts, hoses etc.) on my Wife's E36 M3. Someone > had posted a very comprehensive list including part numbers. He had included > small pieces that were very inexpensive but likely to break during the > procedure. It helped tremendously and I'm about to embark on the same > process on my 98 M3 and I can't find it in any of my searches. > Does anyone happen to know where I can find this? Sorry, I don't have the comprehensive list you're looking for, but I could've used it. I did a cooling system revamp yesterday that spilled into today. 2 little plastic parts that I broke when replacing the radiator: 17111723341 BRACKET UPPER 17111712963 EXPANDING RIVET They come in pairs. I managed to break some plastic for one of each pair. I've also seen people recommend getting a spare radiator drain plug in case you get too zealous tightening it and crack it. I did the usual belts, idler pulleys, radiator, water pump, thermostat housing, thermostat. I can dig up part numbers if you'd like a list. Things I learned: I struggled for a long time trying to get the fan out. I broke 1 screwdriver, bent another, and did a lot of hammering. I was planning on trying to find a bmw fan clutch tool locally, but after some research I found that a Ford fan clutch tool (a 57mm wrench) works. The nice part about the Ford tool is that advance auto stores loan them out for free. With the close to proper tool, the fan came off after a minute or two worth of hammering. I also found the car's water pump was the original composite one, complete with cracks and the impeller freely spinning on the shaft. I'm glad I got it replaced as it probably wasn't moving much coolant. I'm still puzzled about why I didn't have an overheating incident b/c of it. -- Adam Lazur
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#7. Coolant temp sender and gauges? - from William Townsend
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Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 11:36:21 -0500 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: Coolant temp sender and gauges? Anyone out there ever use the M14x1.5 port next to the factory coolant temp sensor for an aftermarket gauge set? All the temp senders I have seen come in 1/8"NPT. I guess I could make a bushing but wondered if someone has the formula and where to get a M14x1.5 bushing to begin with. Not sure if I could just drill and tap the factory plug, how would you taper the threads? I would rather get the temp from that location vs hose, thermo housing, radiator. I am guessing everyone uses the JT oil block to get factory oil pressure, aftermarket temp&pressure. Is there another&better way? Any input on the SPA gauges from Bimmer World would be great. Was planning on 2, (which is really 4) A-pillar mounted. Feedback on the A-pillar mounting would be helpful too. Thanks, --Bill 96 M3 red
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#8. Re: Impact Gun - from Carl Stern
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Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 09:43:46 -0700 From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> Subject: Re: Impact Gun > I have the Milwaukee impact gun, and love it. It is the model that > generates 240 Ft/LBS of torque. > I have the Dewalt and it has been good. It's a bit heavy but with 18v > and 240 lb-ft of torque it will remove about anything on a car. I have the BMW S50 3.0l gas model, but it only puts out 225 lb-ft of torque. And it is really heavy. The heck with the Lysholm twinscrew or a cam kit. I'm bolting on an 18v drill motor to my driveshaft. My stock 95 with 1/2 tank gas weighed 3170 on the dragstrip scale at Bandimere. Carl Stern
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#9. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Coolant temp sender and gauges? - from marco
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Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 08:54:38 -0800 From: "marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Coolant temp sender and gauges? p/n 323-416 http://www.egauges.com/vdo_send.asp?Sender=250F_120C&Cart=1 Marco -----Original Message----- From: William Townsend [mailto:wtownsend@juniper.net] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:43 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] Coolant temp sender and gauges? Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 11:36:21 -0500 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: Coolant temp sender and gauges? Anyone out there ever use the M14x1.5 port next to the factory coolant temp sensor for an aftermarket gauge set? All the temp senders I have seen come in 1/8"NPT. I guess I could make a bushing but wondered if someone has the formula and where to get a M14x1.5 bushing to begin with. Not sure if I could just drill and tap the factory plug, how would you taper the threads? I would rather get the temp from that location vs hose, thermo housing, radiator. I am guessing everyone uses the JT oil block to get factory oil pressure, aftermarket temp&pressure. Is there another&better way? Any input on the SPA gauges from Bimmer World would be great. Was planning on 2, (which is really 4) A-pillar mounted. Feedback on the A-pillar mounting would be helpful too. Thanks, --Bill 96 M3 red ************************************************* 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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#10. vacuum leak? - from Evan Bradford
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Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 09:26:03 -0800 (PST) From: Evan Bradford <evbrad2002@yahoo.com> Subject: vacuum leak? I have recently developed a couple of intermittent symptoms in my '98 M3 that I am concerned may be a vacuum leak. First, about 3-4 seconds after turning the engine off, there is a 1-2 second sound of air escaping (or being sucked in?) coming from driver's side of the engine bay. It sounds something like the sound of air pressure being released from a bike pump when removing it from the tire, but lower in pitch. I also have an intermittent high pitch sound when driving that seems to sort of wind up around 3k rpm and then seems to drop off. It sounds more like air being drawn in...almost like a little mine jet engine sound. Idle seems as smooth as ever. I do feel that the car doesn't seem to pull as strong at times...but that could be just be perception. I have noticed some cracks in the intake bellows/boot. Have a new one on the way, but the sound after cutting the engine off doesn't seem to be coming from here. Any help in further diagnosing/treating would be much appreciated. Thanks, Evan --------------------------------- Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.