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#1. RE: Fuel Pump Option? - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:36:22 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: RE: Fuel Pump Option? >Since mine is a 98 and has a newer/blue top with only an exit fuel line on top, what changes do I need to make to accommodate the white top inlet and exit fuel lines? Get the two pump kit and install it - everything there and the sale price is lower than you could buy the pumps for without having to dig for hardware. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com <http://www.bimmerworld.com/> http://www.bimmerworldracing.com <http://www.bimmerworldracing.com/> http://www.powerflexusa.com <http://www.powerflexusa.com/> Race Proven BMW Performance 877.639.9648
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#2. Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:45:21 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... on 4/19/06 2:28 PM, "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> wrote: > The biggest PITA doing the dual pumps is getting the float level thing into > the RH side tank after you bend the pee out of it to oriient it the right > direction...Other than that its very simple to do.. I second that. And if you don't get the float arm oriented just right it'll hang up on the tank wall and give you false readings. I performed the "Kalman Modification," see Andrew's excellent write-up at: http://www.pumpkininc.com/content/doc/guide/ag-8.pdf Note that his self-designed setup uses twin fuel pumps, feeds and returns. Bimmerworld's uses the second pump for fuel transfer from one tank half to the other, replacing the siphon. Either works, just the plumbing layout differs. I also found that some of the fuel hoses tended to kink, especially on the driver side where the ports on the new pump point in the wrong direction. I bought suitably sized springs at the hardware store and inserted them in those hoses to keep the ID open. Neil 96 M3
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#3. RE: HOW THE HECK DO YOU GET THEM OUT OF THEIR HOLES ON THE PANEL??!! - from Paul Smith
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:00:18 -0400 From: "Paul Smith" <Paul.Smith@OntarioSystems.com> Subject: RE: HOW THE HECK DO YOU GET THEM OUT OF THEIR HOLES ON THE PANEL??!! Take a pair of pliers and grab it. There is a 'v' notch on the clip inside the holder. Turn at an angle to get the part of the 'v' out and then keep turning. Done! Paul Smith 98M3/4/5 Attention: This message and all attachments are private and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply email and delete the message immediately.
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:05:24 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... Neil, Are you talking about the Bimmerworld dual pump system?? Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe (sponsored by WCC & JT-Designs) Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion
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#5. Re: Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:21:38 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... on 4/19/06 2:28 PM, "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> wrote: > You can either do the pump mod two ways...Buy a pre 95 325i pump set, like > an early 92/93 325i set up, and just swap the entire assembly into the newer > car... That may not be all there is to it: there was also a change in tank design which seems to affect fuel pickup. E36 cars up to model year 95 have a 62 litre tank, then starting in 96 the tank went to 65 litres. The newer version has more starvation problems. What I can say for sure is that the BW dual pump kit, which I've been running since mid-2003, takes care of the issue completely. Neil 96 M3
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#6. 17 inch wrench - from Foley, Brian
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:05:23 -0400 From: "Foley, Brian" <bfoley@cmpd.org> Subject: 17 inch wrench Can someone remind me about the thin wrench I will need for front strut removal on my '97 sedan? I seem to recall someone advising there was a bolt near the caliper that you needed a thin one for; someone suggested one of the Craftsmans? I'm open to suggestions. Thanks, Brian Foley
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... - from Gary
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:54:18 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... They use pre 95 pumps aka: white pumps...vs the late non return line blue version...95 up the tank depth is the same width is slightly wider last time I had one out anyway. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil Maller" <neil.maller@gte.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 4:28 PM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... > Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:21:38 -0400 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... > > on 4/19/06 2:28 PM, "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> wrote: > >> You can either do the pump mod two ways...Buy a pre 95 325i pump set, >> like >> an early 92/93 325i set up, and just swap the entire assembly into the >> newer >> car... > > That may not be all there is to it: there was also a change in tank design > which seems to affect fuel pickup. E36 cars up to model year 95 have a 62 > litre tank, then starting in 96 the tank went to 65 litres. The newer > version has more starvation problems. > > What I can say for sure is that the BW dual pump kit, which I've been > running since mid-2003, takes care of the issue completely. > > Neil > 96 M3 > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#8. Re: [E36M3] 17 inch wrench - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:01:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 17 inch wrench Sway bar end links will require a thin 16mm wrench. I've been able to use a regular 16mm one, though. --- "Foley, Brian" <bfoley@cmpd.org> wrote: > Can someone remind me about the thin wrench I will need for front strut > removal on my '97 sedan? I seem to recall someone advising there was a > bolt near the caliper that you needed a thin one for; someone suggested > one of the Craftsmans? I'm open to suggestions.
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#9. Road Atlanta Audi School - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:06:39 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Road Atlanta Audi School Spots left, 5/5-6, Road A. What could be better? www.CherokeeChapter.org <http://www.cherokeechapter.org/> James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com <http://www.bimmerworld.com/> http://www.bimmerworldracing.com <http://www.bimmerworldracing.com/> http://www.powerflexusa.com <http://www.powerflexusa.com/> Race Proven BMW Performance 877.639.9648
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#10. Rotor mount bolt stripped - from Alex Demsky
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:39:51 -0400 From: "Alex Demsky" <hyper_m3@hotmail.com> Subject: Rotor mount bolt stripped So Im trying to replace my rotors and get the whole caliper off to find the rotor mount bolt is rusted and stripped. Any suggestions how to get the rotor off now? Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 04.5 A4 1.8TQ6US ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/AudiA4.html 97 S/C M3 ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Bimmer.html "I think your car is broken, the driver doesn't seem to be working properly" >From: mdriver13@aol.com >Reply-To: mdriver13@aol.com >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... >Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:08:55 -0500 > >Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:05:24 -0400 >From: mdriver13@aol.com >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Dual pumps or how to modify your blue pump... > >Neil, > >Are you talking about the Bimmerworld dual pump system?? > >Bob Gill >97 ///M3 coupe (sponsored by WCC & JT-Designs) >Philly Region SCCA >2005 Philly Region BSP Champion > > > > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* > >