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#1. RE: [E36M3] Coilover installation - from Dave DeBuhr
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Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:02:29 -0700 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Coilover installation Since Bassett didn't mention that you need to disconnect the sway bar as well, obviously he doesn't know what he's talking about. Don't listen to him. :) -----Original Message----- 3 nuts holding the strut to the strut tower, 3 bolts plus a bolt/nut combo holding the strut to the hub. Done :-) Use a jack to support/hold the hub. I used new bolts for the strut/hub connection - you can reuse (maybe), but be sure to use red Loctite. New bolts have it already applied. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 35is #44 JP
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Coilover installation - from Christopher Bauer
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Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:53:54 -0500 From: Christopher Bauer <chrisbauer@vzavenue.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coilover installation a search of the archives.. http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/H&R%20COILOVER%20INSTALL%202.0.pdf or in tinyese: http://tinyurl.com/jpm7x this help? Chris
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#3. tranny leak help - from Gary Preece
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Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 10:16:00 -0400 From: "Gary Preece" <gary.preece@insightbb.com> Subject: tranny leak help Hey Guys, I have a leak around the reverse light switch on my tranny. I have tried high temp RTV that worked for a couple of weeks, but it came back. Any ideas on something that will withstand the ATF in the tranny? It has an aluminum washer that was replaced to no avail. Should I try rubber? Thanks. Gary 95 M3
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#4. Coilover installation - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 11:51:09 EDT From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: Coilover installation Hi Carey - I just finished installing a set of PSS9s so I may be able to help here. The new nylock top nut which fastens the top of the PSS9 strut to the camber plate is an M12. Per the Bilstein instructions the torque for an M12 should be 34 ft-lbs. This is important since the stock nut is an M14 - which would have a torque spec of 54 fit-lbs. All the other torques are the same as the ones for the stock parts. Drop me an email if you need any specific ones. John Cloutier Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:42:14 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Coilover installation Are there any instructions for installing coilovers around. Just got a set of Billsteins but no installation details, just torque info in German. thanks Carey
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#5. Gauge Cluster Not Working - from Jeff Bjerke
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Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 10:52:41 -0500 From: "Jeff Bjerke" <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: Gauge Cluster Not Working My neighbor's gauge cluster is not working on his 1995 M3. No speedo, tach, fuel or temp gauge. Any suggestions? A BMW mechanic told I can reset the cluster by pulling the #31 (I think) fuse, but I didn't get the exact procedure on whether the key should be on etc. Jeff Bjerke 98 M3/2
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#6. Re: [UUC] E36 Trans Ist Kaput - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 13:05:13 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [UUC] E36 Trans Ist Kaput > I hate to say this in these words , but I suspect that you just got > screwed .....in all probability I'd suspish the input shaft bearing to > be worn, thus allowing slight movement of the shaft against the seal (in > effect creating a tiny oil-pumping action within the seal ) . Any good > transmission shop with the right tools should have been able to R & R > the bearing for much less $$ . You are probably right in so far as if I had taken the car to a shop with the ability to repair the transmission I would have saved some money. Unfortunately, BMW dealerships do not have that ability, they only replace assemblies -- they don't repair them. I suppose I should have posted to the list(s) prior to making any decisions, however I am too far gone to turn back now. Thanks for the input. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#7. Re: [E36M3] tranny leak help - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 13:09:40 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] tranny leak help > I have a leak around the reverse light switch on my tranny. I have tried > high temp RTV that worked for a couple of weeks, but it came back. Any ideas > on something that will withstand the ATF in the tranny? It has an aluminum > washer that was replaced to no avail. Should I try rubber? Thanks. Unless the transmission case is damaged, I would think a new crush washer torqued to the correct torque values should do it. I don't have any other guesses except maybe a new switch... Regards -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Gauge Cluster Not Working - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 13:22:09 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Gauge Cluster Not Working > My neighbor's gauge cluster is not working on his 1995 M3. No speedo, tach, > fuel or temp gauge. Any suggestions? A BMW mechanic told I can reset the > cluster by pulling the #31 (I think) fuse, but I didn't get the exact > procedure on whether the key should be on etc. Jeff, When my instrument cluster stopped working several years ago on my 95 it turned out to be a bad DME, although mine was intermittent and only the tach and coolant temp gauges periodically stopped working. You can initiate a self test of the actual gauges see below: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/repair_faqs/e36gauge.html That should tell you if the cluster itself is working, then you will need to try and see if the cluster is getting any signals. AFAIK, all instrument cluster signals are routed through the DME, I have schematics if you like I can scan them for you. One thing that worked for me for a little while is to disconnect the DME and clean the contacts but even that didn't make much of a difference after a while. I was able to find a used DME from someone on this list if it turns out to be that. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#9. RE: [E36M3] tranny leak help - from Gary Preece
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Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 15:53:27 -0400 From: "Gary Preece" <gary.preece@insightbb.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] tranny leak help Unfortunately I tried a new washer twice and it was torqued properly. Might have to go and try a new switch, but was hoping to find a quicker and cheaper solution. The switch looks fine as well as the mating surfaces. I am not sure why the high temp RTV did not work. JB Weld may be too drastic of a step. ;) -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Howton [mailto:jhowton@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 2:10 PM To: Gary Preece Cc: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] tranny leak help > I have a leak around the reverse light switch on my tranny. I have tried > high temp RTV that worked for a couple of weeks, but it came back. Any ideas > on something that will withstand the ATF in the tranny? It has an aluminum > washer that was replaced to no avail. Should I try rubber? Thanks. Unless the transmission case is damaged, I would think a new crush washer torqued to the correct torque values should do it. I don't have any other guesses except maybe a new switch... Regards -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#10. Flywheel Torque Specs - from Mel Silva
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Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2006 14:28:59 -0500 From: Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Flywheel Torque Specs Anyone have the torque specs for the flywheel and the clutch pressure plate handy. Either I'm blind. stupid or both. I can't find them in the Bentley Book and the Digest search just bombed on me. TIA All greasy, typing on my laptop, during install of UUC lightweight Flywheel and M5 clutch kit. Short shifter didn't arrive as scheduled.