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#1. That b!tch clip! - from Mel Silva
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Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2006 09:40:02 -0500 From: Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: That b!tch clip! Does anyone have the part number handy for this lovely piece of automotive engineering? I broke it last week when installing the flywheel kit and once my short shifter arrives, I'll want to replace it. Mel
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#2. Re: [UUC] E36 Trans Ist Kaput - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 10:01:52 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [UUC] E36 Trans Ist Kaput The saga continues... I picked up my car last night after it had its rebuilt transmission installed by my local BMW dealer. Pulled it off the trailer a half hour ago only to find three small drips of transmission fluid on the floor of the trailer. It is leaking from between the transmission and engine, not much but enough so there is a visible drip of fluid, nice and clean and gold in color. It isn't as slippery as engine oil so I don't think it's that and it seems lighter in color than the oil I have in my engine. It is also slightly wet with fluid at the seam that runs around the trans by the drain and fill plugs. They replaced the pilot bearing while they were in there but I don't know what to do at this point. When I call this guy he is going to commit Hari-Kiri with his impact wrench... Is there anything else that might be causing these transmissions to leak? I do have a lightweight flywheel installed, I am going out on a limb here but could there be a crankshaft bearing on it's way out that wouldn't make the engine run like crap?? The engine runs fantastically, oil pressure is good, the idle is nice and smooth so I don't think there's a problem but WTF??? Any advice is appreciated before I am responsible for the ritual self disembowelment of a BMW master tech. Thanks -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#3. Re: [E36M3] That b!tch clip! - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 10:14:42 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] That b!tch clip! > Does anyone have the part number handy for this lovely piece of > automotive engineering? I broke it last week when installing the > flywheel kit and once my short shifter arrives, I'll want to replace it. 25 11 1 221 849, Bearing Bolt -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Fraudulent Activity HELP - from Gary
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Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 10:15:44 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fraudulent Activity HELP Check the state, yours and his, for Lemon law. We have one in Ms for problems just like you have encountered. On the other side they might have not known about it but with a shop probably highly unlikely... Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 8:16 PM Subject: [E36M3] Fraudulent Activity HELP > Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 21:15:03 -0400 > From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> > Subject: Fraudulent Activity HELP > > Group, > > This may not be M3 related but since I have made some good friends on the > list, I can (perhaps) get some advice guidance from you all. > > Last month, I purchased a 1998 328i from a private party in South > Carolina. > The guy's son was selling the car and they own a mechanic shop (apparently > well known in Charleston since they work on Ferrari's, Porsche's etc.). > Got > the car, drove it on 'bill of sale' with 'tag applied for' at the back. > > Prior to the purchase, I had asked for VIN and did a carfax, came out > clean. > It had new tires, new brakes, the guy had changed the oil. I thought to my > self, ma I am getting a good deal. When I asked the guy why he was selling > the car, I was told that his son had only driven the car for 800 or so > miles > but because he is 16 and his insurance was too pricey, they had decided to > sell it. Understandable. The car was actually registered to them and they > only drove about a 1000 miles. Fair enough. > > Got the car inspected for emissions prior to getting plates and it failed > miserably. I was also told that the CEL is not working. Hmmmm. > > Came back, removed the instrument panel, it was DEFINITELY tampered with > since the screws seemed scratched. Apparently the CEL small light (square) > had been removed with a screw driver and shows a decent scratch. WTF???? > > Pulled out my Peake Tool to find out that the Vanos is shot (am getting > all > sorts of Vanos related codes). > > This car was purchased for my younger sister and she is devastated (heck I > too lost my appetite). > > I am a bit emotional and do not want to deal with the seller at this point > (would like to strategize first). > > Since the car was sold "as is", what are my options (for remedy)? > > TIA > > Ahmad (bummed out) Lutfeali > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#5. RE: Fraudulent Activity HELP - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2006 11:56:02 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Fraudulent Activity HELP At 09:16 AM 7/8/2006, Ahmad wrote: >Group, > >This may not be M3 related but since I have made some good friends on the >list, I can (perhaps) get some advice guidance from you all. OK, not an attorney, don't play one on the Internet and didn't stay in a Holiday Inn last night, butt.. >Last month, I purchased a 1998 328i from a private party in South Carolina. >The guy's son was selling the car and they own a mechanic shop (apparently >well known in Charleston since they work on Ferrari's, Porsche's etc.). Got >the car, drove it on 'bill of sale' with 'tag applied for' at the back. This is what I think the others missed - the guy you purchased it from own a shop.. this could be important. >Got the car inspected for emissions prior to getting plates and it failed >miserably. I was also told that the CEL is not working. Hmmmm. Here is where you need to check some laws in your state (assuming it's the same state as the shop..) >Came back, removed the instrument panel, it was DEFINITELY tampered with >since the screws seemed scratched. Apparently the CEL small light (square) >had been removed with a screw driver and shows a decent scratch. WTF???? > >Pulled out my Peake Tool to find out that the Vanos is shot (am getting all >sorts of Vanos related codes). > >This car was purchased for my younger sister and she is devastated (heck I >too lost my appetite). > >I am a bit emotional and do not want to deal with the seller at this point >(would like to strategize first). > >Since the car was sold "as is", what are my options (for remedy)? As-Is is not all inclusive in some states. Some states (like NJ) do not allow for passing of title of a vehicle that will not pass state inspection, EVEN if sold "as-is" by a dealer or a shop. I believe the only way to legally do it is to sell the vehicle as salvage if you are normally in the business of buying/selling cars. Dunno if this applies to private parties - and I believe it is difficult to waive this by a dealer (or impossible..) That's the first thing to check.. what are the laws in your state? You then can make the case that the guy selling it to you was selling it as part of his business (the story about his 16 year old son sounds nice - but certainly isn't provable in court..) and that he should have known the car had these faults and at a minimum revealed them to you - since he "is in that business". >TIA >Ahmad (bummed out) Lutfeali That's the first step - find out what the law is and how it applies. Second step is to approach him calmly as others stated and ask what remedy he will offer you for this problem. Don't mention lawyers at this point - but do mention the law as you found it to be. If that doesn't work - then it's time to consider just fixing it yourself, or getting an attorney to go after him. I'm guessing the damages (repair costs) won't be enough to interest an attorney so the best you'll get is a nice letter from the attorney threatening things that probably won't happen. He might respond if it's made clear that his shop will be included in any legal action taken. If he has any reputation to protect - that might make him pay attention. That said - I've known several high-end shops that were absolute outright crooks. Thieves. Bad-people. Had one back 3 decades ago try to sell me my own head on my XKE - claiming mine had cracked and he replaced it. He found it hard to explain why the new head he installed had the same SN (before VIN) as the block and the body plate.. All I got was a free repair - the local prosecutor wasn't all that interested. The guy later left the car business after someone got physically unpleasant with him over this sort of thing.. I think he became an antique dealer, which doesn't say much for that profession. Good luck! Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1, PSJ, SquidBOOF#1 deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator BMW E39 Enthusiast Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 ==================================================================== "Argue with an idiot and he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience" - Dilbert "The difference between intelligence and stupidity is - there is a limit to intelligence" - Anon ====================================================================
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#6. RE: [E36M3] RE: Fraudulent Activity HELP - from Jim Powell
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Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 09:31:33 -0700 From: "Jim Powell" <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Fraudulent Activity HELP All correct. Additionally, you probably don't need to threaten a lawsuit to put the fear of God into a business over this. In most communist states (New Jersey, California) screwing with the emissions system will get your business license yanked. You can pursue this cheaply enough on your own with the local city/county. But, was the car displayed for sale (witnesses?) at the place of business? If you bought it out of the paper or otherwise under the person's private name and picked it up off the premises, you may have trouble involving the business in the transaction. This takes a lot of your leverage away. But you could reasonably imply it was a business sale if the car sat at the business marked For Sale. Also, did they register the car in their name(s) before the transfer or did they just hold the title and complete the transfer to you from the owner they got the car from? This would definitely imply a business sale? Anyway, depending on how determined you are and how much they want to continue doing business without undue hardship, you've got them cornered. You can also file on them in small claims court all by yourself for minimal money. Fill out the paperwork at the court. You might have 4-5 questions. There will be Asst. District Attorneys milling about or officed there. They will help you for free. The people at the court info desk can direct you to them. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Don Eilenberger [mailto:deilenberger@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 9:06 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] RE: Fraudulent Activity HELP Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2006 11:56:02 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Fraudulent Activity HELP At 09:16 AM 7/8/2006, Ahmad wrote: >Group, > >This may not be M3 related but since I have made some good friends on >the list, I can (perhaps) get some advice guidance from you all. OK, not an attorney, don't play one on the Internet and didn't stay in a Holiday Inn last night, butt.. >Last month, I purchased a 1998 328i from a private party in South Carolina. >The guy's son was selling the car and they own a mechanic shop >(apparently well known in Charleston since they work on Ferrari's, >Porsche's etc.). Got the car, drove it on 'bill of sale' with 'tag applied for' at the back. This is what I think the others missed - the guy you purchased it from own a shop.. this could be important. >Got the car inspected for emissions prior to getting plates and it >failed miserably. I was also told that the CEL is not working. Hmmmm. Here is where you need to check some laws in your state (assuming it's the same state as the shop..) >Came back, removed the instrument panel, it was DEFINITELY tampered >with since the screws seemed scratched. Apparently the CEL small light >(square) had been removed with a screw driver and shows a decent scratch. WTF???? > >Pulled out my Peake Tool to find out that the Vanos is shot (am getting >all sorts of Vanos related codes). > >This car was purchased for my younger sister and she is devastated >(heck I too lost my appetite). > >I am a bit emotional and do not want to deal with the seller at this >point (would like to strategize first). > >Since the car was sold "as is", what are my options (for remedy)? As-Is is not all inclusive in some states. Some states (like NJ) do not allow for passing of title of a vehicle that will not pass state inspection, EVEN if sold "as-is" by a dealer or a shop. I believe the only way to legally do it is to sell the vehicle as salvage if you are normally in the business of buying/selling cars. Dunno if this applies to private parties - and I believe it is difficult to waive this by a dealer (or impossible..) That's the first thing to check.. what are the laws in your state? You then can make the case that the guy selling it to you was selling it as part of his business (the story about his 16 year old son sounds nice - but certainly isn't provable in court..) and that he should have known the car had these faults and at a minimum revealed them to you - since he "is in that business". >TIA >Ahmad (bummed out) Lutfeali That's the first step - find out what the law is and how it applies. Second step is to approach him calmly as others stated and ask what remedy he will offer you for this problem. Don't mention lawyers at this point - but do mention the law as you found it to be. If that doesn't work - then it's time to consider just fixing it yourself, or getting an attorney to go after him. I'm guessing the damages (repair costs) won't be enough to interest an attorney so the best you'll get is a nice letter from the attorney threatening things that probably won't happen. He might respond if it's made clear that his shop will be included in any legal action taken. If he has any reputation to protect - that might make him pay attention. That said - I've known several high-end shops that were absolute outright crooks. Thieves. Bad-people. Had one back 3 decades ago try to sell me my own head on my XKE - claiming mine had cracked and he replaced it. He found it hard to explain why the new head he installed had the same SN (before VIN) as the block and the body plate.. All I got was a free repair - the local prosecutor wasn't all that interested. The guy later left the car business after someone got physically unpleasant with him over this sort of thing.. I think he became an antique dealer, which doesn't say much for that profession. Good luck! Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1, PSJ, SquidBOOF#1 deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator BMW E39 Enthusiast Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 ==================================================================== "Argue with an idiot and he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience" - Dilbert "The difference between intelligence and stupidity is - there is a limit to intelligence" - Anon ==================================================================== ************************************************* 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. Re: [E36M3] Re: [UUC] E36 Trans Ist Kaput - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 13:09:06 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: [UUC] E36 Trans Ist Kaput In a message dated 7/8/2006 11:07:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, jhowton@gmail.com writes: It is leaking from between the transmission and engine, not much but enough so there is a visible drip of fluid, nice and clean and gold in color. Jamie, Okay, after repeated removal and reassembly (not to state the obvious, but), was the gasket or seal between the two housings replaced each time. If not, it could be compression of the gasket, or maybe the seal (gaskets sometimes just need a few hours of run time to seal properly). I remember replacing my first water pump on an Audi. Damn thing leaked after I replaced it. Removed it and got a replacement from my local AutoZone guy. He looked at me strangely, but said hey these rebuilt pumps can sometimes be defective. So I reassembled the whole thing again (feeling pretty look about replacing a water pump at this point), only to start her up and BINGO, leaking coolant again. So removed the pump again (now setting land-speed records for pump removal times), and returned to have a word with my AutoZone guy. Now, one bad rebuilt pump maybe but not two in a row...his advice...reinstall this one and drive on it for a few days. Guess what, it worked...after two days the coolant dripping stopped and life was good again. This is not to say that this will work, but maybe you might want to mention this to the Service Mgr. and see what he thinks. Get him to agree that a few days of run time may be the simple cure, but if not, well back in for more R&R. I know...this sounds all too simple! good luck, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe (sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & JT-Designs) Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion
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#8. FS: E36 M3 StopTech Front Brakes, basically new - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 14:03:38 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: FS: E36 M3 StopTech Front Brakes, basically new These were apparently used twice. They came off a friend's ex-track car that is now owned by a local shop owner/friend and they were going to go on my race car until we found out the other day that StopTech uses different pistons for 325s than they do for M3s (presumably to account for the larger M3 master cylinder and rear brakes) and that StopTech does not recommend using this kit on a 325. I don't really feel like changing out the rear brakes to get the balance right, so anyone want 'em at the same $1400 I paid a couple of weeks ago (list is $1995 new, I believe distributor price is around $1650). They are available for inspection at Bavarian Motorsports in Milpitas, CA. I will ship at the buyer's expense, but prefer a pickup. Kit includes calipers, brackets, rotors, lines, and the set of Pagid Orange pads they ship with the kit (90% remaining). Basically everything StopTech sends in as-new condition (except for the pads, of course). - Mark E36 325is JP #117 ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#9. Re: [UUC] E36 Trans Ist Kaput - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 22:42:41 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [UUC] E36 Trans Ist Kaput > I hate to suggest this but ...HOW do you KNOW he didn't just try to put > yet another seal in your old transmission ?? There's no question that it's a different transmission, the shape of the housing is slightly different, it is very clean and has a blank VIN tag where my old one had the actual VIN number on the tag. After I spoke to the mechanic today, I cleaned it all up with brake cleaner and let the car idle in neutral for half an hour then in first gear for half an hour. So far no dripping, I will check it again in the morning. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#10. Re: Locker Room smell - from kim.burgess@att.net
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Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2006 06:01:29 +0000 From: kim.burgess@att.net Subject: Re: Locker Room smell I have two E36s and there is no reason to remove the glove box to replace the micro-filter. Simply carefully remove the panel below the g-box, remove light from panel and access the cabin filter. Replace filter, replace light into lower panel, replace lower panel. klburgess -------------------- 2 -------------------- Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 15:44:37 -0700 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Locker Room smell <snip> Just unscrew the 6 screws holding the glovebox to the dash (two on the upper outer corners of the vents, two beside the glovebox hinges, and two on the very bottom of the whole glovebox assembly), the one 10mm screw under the glovebox light (which means you have to remove the glovebox light and disconnect the electrical connector), and pull out the glovebox, removing the connector for the flashlight charger by squeezing the tabs on the sides of it and pushing it out of the surround. <snip> For reference, the E36 (and possibly others) microfilter part number is: 64 11 9 069 895 MICRO FILTER HTH, Brian build 8/95 On 7/7/06, Marc Plante complained of 9th grade locker room odor: > Can anyone provide some insights on the affected E36 part and How to clean it?