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#1. Subject: Re: [E36M3] Its been a while - from Grant Fairweather
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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:50:22 -0600 From: "Grant Fairweather" <grant_f1@comcast.net> Subject: Subject: Re: [E36M3] Its been a while Ohhh, I bet you just can't wait for your commute on Monday! For those = not familiar with the Chicago area, next week is the start of a massive 2 yr construction project on the largest = N/S highway to/from the city. Grant Fairweather 98 M3/4 Mundelein, IL >> I used to drive 2000+ miles PER MONTH a few years back. Now, with the >> shorter commute & no track time in the M3, only about 1000 = miles/month. >That's where I'm at now, 2,500 miles per month, 30,000 per year >through Chicago traffic. At least I like my cars... >-- >Jamie Howton >2000 M5 >1995 M3 >Hampshire, IL
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#2. Re: [E36M3] cam removal methods? - from Andrew Kalman
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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:55:43 -0800 From: Andrew Kalman <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] cam removal methods? Get some used cam caps, and machine down the area where the nuts go -- remove around 6-8mm. Then, you replace a normal cap with one of these caps, and then slowly unscrew the nuts. I use 4 caps per cam. >Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:35:35 -0800 >From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> >Subject: cam removal methods? > > >All you folks that are using aftermarket cams.....how are you removing and >install the cams? Does someone rent out the special tool? > >I would like to replace the lifters on our '95 and would really like to do it >without removing the head...I cant see how it could be done without 'the >tool'. > >Thanks, >Dave Thomas > > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#3. Re: Subject: Re: [E36M3] Its been a while - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:21:45 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Subject: Re: [E36M3] Its been a while > Ohhh, I bet you just can't wait for your commute on Monday! For those = > not familiar with the Chicago area, next > week is the start of a massive 2 yr construction project on the largest = > N/S highway to/from the city. Well, They have had the two tollbooths I go through dug up since November next week should have a multiplicative effect. -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#4. Re: [E36M3] cam removal methods? - from Andrew Kalman
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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:54:50 -0800 From: Andrew Kalman <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] cam removal methods? Hi Dave. The cam caps are not dowel-pin aligned (like they are on, say, an Alfa DOHC motor). So in theory they won't go back exactly the way they came out ... but in practice I don't think anyone cares -- just lube the cam bearings well as you tighten them up. You will need a cam timing / alignment tool -- I bought one for myself off eBay. Good thing, as I had to R&R the head three times due to a blown head gasket, a bad head gasket, and my own stupidity, in that order. About half of my cam caps had noticeable scoring -- I even found some aluminum shavings in the oil feed holes. I think the factory simply didn't clean the the parts properly before reassembly. I cleaned mine up a bit and re-used them. Motor runs great. I got the used caps (the ones I machined) from a friendly mechanic. --Andrew >On Friday 31 March 2006 4:55 pm, you wrote: >> Get some used cam caps, and machine down the area where the nuts go >> -- remove around 6-8mm. >> >> Then, you replace a normal cap with one of these caps, and then >> slowly unscrew the nuts. I use 4 caps per cam. > >Hey Andrew...thanks for the reply. > >Hows the cam bearing wear after this procedure? Can you get the original >blocks back into place 'close enough' to avoid excessive wear? > >Thanks, >Dave > >> >Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:35:35 -0800 >> >From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> >> >Subject: cam removal methods? >> > >> > >> >All you folks that are using aftermarket cams.....how are you removing and >> >install the cams? Does someone rent out the special tool? >> > >> >I would like to replace the lifters on our '95 and would really like to do >> > it without removing the head...I cant see how it could be done without >> > 'the tool'. >> > >> >Thanks, >> >Dave Thomas >> > >> > >> >************************************************* >> >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 >> >************************************************* -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] cam removal methods? - from Andrew Kalman
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Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 01:01:30 -0800 From: Andrew Kalman <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] cam removal methods? Hi Dave. I posted a big writeup to the list last year -- I suppose one can find it via the list's search engine. Glad to be of help. --Andrew >Great info....thanks Andrew! > >Dave >----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> >To: "Dave Thomas" <dave@sasdatalink.com> >Cc: <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 8:54 PM >Subject: Re: [E36M3] cam removal methods? > >>Hi Dave. >> >>The cam caps are not dowel-pin aligned (like they are on, say, an >>Alfa DOHC motor). >> >>So in theory they won't go back exactly the way they came out ... >>but in practice I don't think anyone cares -- just lube the cam >>bearings well as you tighten them up. >> >>You will need a cam timing / alignment tool -- I bought one for >>myself off eBay. Good thing, as I had to R&R the head three times >>due to a blown head gasket, a bad head gasket, and my own >>stupidity, in that order. >> >>About half of my cam caps had noticeable scoring -- I even found >>some aluminum shavings in the oil feed holes. I think the factory >>simply didn't clean the the parts properly before reassembly. I >>cleaned mine up a bit and re-used them. Motor runs great. >> >>I got the used caps (the ones I machined) from a friendly mechanic. >> >>--Andrew >> >>>On Friday 31 March 2006 4:55 pm, you wrote: >>>> Get some used cam caps, and machine down the area where the nuts go >>>> -- remove around 6-8mm. >>>> >>>> Then, you replace a normal cap with one of these caps, and then >>>> slowly unscrew the nuts. I use 4 caps per cam. >>> >>>Hey Andrew...thanks for the reply. >>> >>>Hows the cam bearing wear after this procedure? Can you get the original >>>blocks back into place 'close enough' to avoid excessive wear? >>> >>>Thanks, >>>Dave >>> >>>> >Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:35:35 -0800 >>>> >From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> >>>> >Subject: cam removal methods? >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >All you folks that are using aftermarket cams.....how are you >>>>removing and >>>> >install the cams? Does someone rent out the special tool? >>>> > >>>> >I would like to replace the lifters on our '95 and would really >>>>like to do >>>> > it without removing the head...I cant see how it could be done without >>>> > 'the tool'. >>>> > >>>> >Thanks, >>>> >Dave Thomas >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >************************************************* >>>> >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 >>>> >************************************************* >> >> >>-- >> ______________________________________ >> Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#6. Need rear diff cover - from Gary Preece
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Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 15:38:59 -0500 From: "Gary Preece" <gary.preece@insightbb.com> Subject: Need rear diff cover Hey Guys, Anyone have a line on a used or new rear diff cover for a 95 M3? Build date 10/94. Mine cracked around the neck where the drain plug goes. I could understand if I were tightening it too much, but I was loosening it when it happened. It was already leaking a little, for some reason, but it is now dripping. I may have to go to the dealer and order one on Monday...I am afraid my car is getting too old to work on any more. I am constantly replacing things!! Gary Lou., KY
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#7. replacing knock sensors...any 'while your in there' items? - from Dave Thomas
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Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 18:21:22 -0800 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: replacing knock sensors...any 'while your in there' items? I have a bad knock sensor so I am getting together all the parts I need to remove the intake manifold so I can replace the sensors. They are only $50 each so I am going to replace them both. Any other items to replace while the intake is off? Thanks, Dave T.
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#8. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] replacing knock sensors...any 'while your in there' items? - from Marco
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Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 21:10:38 -0800 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] replacing knock sensors...any 'while your in there' items? http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=0291 if you care. for an S52 Marco -----Original Message----- From: Dave Thomas [mailto:dave@sasdatalink.com] Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 6:21 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] replacing knock sensors...any 'while your in there' items? Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 18:21:22 -0800 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: replacing knock sensors...any 'while your in there' items? I have a bad knock sensor so I am getting together all the parts I need to remove the intake manifold so I can replace the sensors. They are only $50 each so I am going to replace them both. Any other items to replace while the intake is off? Thanks, Dave T. ************************************************* 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] Need rear diff cover - from Gary
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Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:33:08 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need rear diff cover I think I have and extra one let me check around the shop. I know I have two sitting around not sure the condition Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Preece" <gary.preece@insightbb.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 3:41 PM Subject: [E36M3] Need rear diff cover > Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 15:38:59 -0500 > From: "Gary Preece" <gary.preece@insightbb.com> > Subject: Need rear diff cover > > Hey Guys, > > Anyone have a line on a used or new rear diff cover for a 95 M3? Build > date > 10/94. > > Mine cracked around the neck where the drain plug goes. I could understand > if I were tightening it too much, but I was loosening it when it happened. > It was already leaking a little, for some reason, but it is now dripping. > > I may have to go to the dealer and order one on Monday...I am afraid my > car > is getting too old to work on any more. I am constantly replacing things!! > > Gary > Lou., KY > > > > ************************************************* > 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. Factory Stereo Components from 1998 M3 For Sale - from Jeff Bjerke
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Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:54:53 -0500 From: "Jeff Bjerke" <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: Factory Stereo Components from 1998 M3 For Sale I have the following stereo components from a 1998 M3 (non-HK) for sale: Head Unit (Dim Display) CD Changer complete with cartridge & carpeted cover Rear speakers (2-way) Front kick panel speakers Front tweeters Amplifier Thought I'd see if anyone here is interested before going to EBay. Jeff