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#1. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] valve spring retainer redux for pre 9/94 E36 M3 - from Marco
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Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 13:49:56 -0700 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] valve spring retainer redux for pre 9/94 E36 M3 don't have to remove the head. I'd expect nmt one day of labor (it'd take me two). So depending on your labor rates and parts it'd be in the $2K range. frankly given the shitty head gaskets on the 95s I'd r&r the head and replace the gasket with an aftermarket one. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Rick Dahlka [mailto:rickd@swfla.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 1:38 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] valve spring retainer redux for pre 9/94 E36 M3 Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 16:34:55 -0400 From: "Rick Dahlka" <rickd@swfla.rr.com> Subject: valve spring retainer redux for pre 9/94 E36 M3 What would one expect to pay for the retro-fit. And, does the head have to be removed to perform the work? Local dealer quoted $3k for labor which included head removal. Sound steep to me. ************************************************* 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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#2. RE: [E36M3] valve spring retainer redux for pre 9/94 E36 M3 - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 15:45:39 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] valve spring retainer redux for pre 9/94 E36 M3 I have not done it in a BMW but on the other vehicle I've done it on it involved removing the cam, pressurizing the cylinder, changing the retainer and then reinstalling the cams. No head removal needed unless you lost pressure in the cylinder while the retainer was off, then you would have to retrieve the valve. Paul L Fisher 2000 540i 6 E39 M62 TU Titanium Silver Metallic 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic 1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: Rick Dahlka [mailto:rickd@swfla.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 3:38 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] valve spring retainer redux for pre 9/94 E36 M3 Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 16:34:55 -0400 From: "Rick Dahlka" <rickd@swfla.rr.com> Subject: valve spring retainer redux for pre 9/94 E36 M3 What would one expect to pay for the retro-fit. And, does the head have to be removed to perform the work? Local dealer quoted $3k for labor which included head removal. Sound steep to me. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.3/331 - Release Date: 5/3/2006
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#3. Secondary Air System Flow?? - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 09 May 2006 19:10:17 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Secondary Air System Flow?? I've been too busy (read cheap) to spring for new post-cat 02 sensors, so I've just been clearing the code once a week or so, just to be sure nothing else is hiding under that Check Engine light. Lucky me! I seem to have hit gold, but I don't know what exactly it is that I won. The code reader came up with "Secondary air system flow too low" for cylinders 1-3 and 4-6. Car is a '99 with 165K miles, but only 65K on the motor. Seems to be running fine both on the street and track (no hiccups over the weekend at Willow Springs). Anyone? Jonathan L.
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#4. Re: [E36M3] M3 list embroidered shirts and hats - from Tucker Ryals
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Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 19:54:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Tucker Ryals <tuckerryals@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 list embroidered shirts and hats An update on the embroidered products group buy.... There has been a groundswell of support for offering the items in something other than black, which is entirely understandable for those of us in the warmer climates (we live in Florida)! The leading candidate is white, in addition to black. That is doable. Instead of a white thread outline for the logo, it will be black. We can get white hats and visors as well as shirts, if that's what you are interested in. Other questions: 1. The long sleeve shirts will be polos as well. 2. I don't have Paypal (not a big auction person). 3. Larger sizes are available (2X, 3X and 4X), but at an upcharge. The supplier adds $4, $5 or $7 respectively, so my wife will too, just to cover the extra cost. That goes for short or long sleeve. As for the mechanics of the buy, please let me know what you would like as soon as you can. And then send me a check for the products plus shipping. In 2-3 weeks, my wife will place orders for the appropriate items and then get to work. Please drop me a line with any questions. Thanks, Tucker --- Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> wrote: > Are the long sleeve shirts going to be polos or just > regular crew > shirts? > > What about getting the hats and shirts in white as > well? > > Thanks for setting this up, you and your wife rock! > > ted > > > On May 5, 2006, at 9:08 PM, Tucker Ryals wrote: > > > Otherwise, my thought is to take orders for 2-3 > weeks. > > At that end of that time, my wife will order the > > appropriate number of shirts, hats, and visors and > > then begin producing the items. The first items > will > > be ready within a few days time and I will begin > > shipping them out. > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#5. Shirt - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 16:36:11 -0400 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@comcast.net> Subject: Shirt I'm sensing a trend here. I would also like a White Polo also. Is there a final word on this. If white isn't offered, I'll just not order another black one.
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Shirt - from Reid Conti
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 13:46:33 -0700 From: "Reid Conti" <reid@conti.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Shirt This seems fairly finalized, so if possible, could you update us with the final word and ordering info? I've followed the emails with interest, but it's hard to put together what exactly is available and what the costs are without reading back through every email. Thanks! - reid On 5/10/06, Richard Sperry <richardsperry@comcast.net> wrote: > Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 16:36:11 -0400 > From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@comcast.net> > Subject: Shirt > > I'm sensing a trend here. I would also like a White Polo also. Is there a > final word on this. If white isn't offered, I'll just not order another > black one. > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#7. Corner Lights - from Foley, Brian
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 19:35:44 -0400 From: "Foley, Brian" <bfoley@cmpd.org> Subject: Corner Lights Chester, I'd be interested in those clear corners if you don't pass them on to someone else. Please post me privately. Thanks, Brian Foley
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#8. Big Red Pads/Rotors - from jbjerke@charter.net
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 16:45:35 -0700 From: <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: Big Red Pads/Rotors I have the Movit (Porsche 993 Twin turbo) big brake kit on my M3 and I'm looking for a good place for rotors and pads. Since the rears are stock, I really don't need an aggressive track pad or my bias will slant way towards the front. I've heard that the OEM Porsche pads can be had very reasonably and seemed to work well at Road America. Other than the fact those #@*ing rotors with the holes make them disappear like cheese through a cheese grater in slightly more than a day! Does anyone know of a good source for OEM Porsche pads and rotors? Can you get the rotors without the bling-bling holes? Jeff Bjerke 98 M3 Coupe
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#9. Big Red Pads/Rotors - from jbjerke@charter.net
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Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 16:45:47 -0700 From: <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: Big Red Pads/Rotors I have the Movit (Porsche 993 Twin turbo) big brake kit on my M3 and I'm looking for a good place for rotors and pads. Since the rears are stock, I really don't need an aggressive track pad or my bias will slant way towards the front. I've heard that the OEM Porsche pads can be had very reasonably and seemed to work well at Road America. Other than the fact those #@*ing rotors with the holes make them disappear like cheese through a cheese grater in slightly more than a day! Does anyone know of a good source for OEM Porsche pads and rotors? Can you get the rotors without the bling-bling holes? Jeff Bjerke 98 M3 Coupe
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#10. Tire trailer q's - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 18:55:26 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: Tire trailer q's How'd you guys fab up a rack to hold the wheels/tires to the Harbor Freight trailer? Anyone have a tech article on the web somewhere? TIA!