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#1. RE: [E36M3] Head bolt tool...which one? - from aek@pumpkininc.com
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Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 20:33:37 -0500 From: "aek@pumpkininc.com" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Head bolt tool...which one? Things are pretty stressful and tight in there -- I would recommend you use a quality tool. I have one that's either Hazet or Stahlwille -- works great. I have found some very decent deals for BMW tools on eBay, btw. When i changed the head gasket on my LWT 3 times in short order (bad gasket, my stupidity, third time's a charm), I slipped on the rearmost upper bolt once and damaged its head when tightening it. I was able to pound the "socket" (really a long extension with a built-on socket and catch circlip on it) back onto the bolt to finish tightening it, and later remove it, without problems. That's one tool I wouldn't skimp on. --Andrew Original Message: ----------------- From: Peter Loron peterloron@gmail.com Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 13:54:40 -0600 To: e36m3@bmw-m.net Subject: [E36M3] Head bolt tool...which one? Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 11:49:57 -0800 From: "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> Subject: Head bolt tool...which one? In prep for my upcoming head R&R on my 98 M3, I've been collecting the needed tools. I can get the OE-type head bolt tool from a number of places (part 88 88 6 112 250), and often it's around $50. But I also see single sockets that are E12 like this one: http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&PROD=MK-3901FE12&CTMP=1 ...for much cheaper. Does anybody have some feedback on which one to go for? Saving 80% is pretty attractive if I can just use the small socket and an extension to do the job. It looks thin, but I don't know if it's thin enough to get around the cam cages... Thanks. -Pete ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#2. Re: Head bolt tool...which one? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2006 10:46:25 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Head bolt tool...which one? on 12/2/06 5:14 PM, "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> wrote: > In prep for my upcoming head R&R on my 98 M3, I've been collecting the > needed tools. I can get the OE-type head bolt tool from a number of places > (part 88 88 6 112 250), and often it's around $50. But I also see single > sockets that are E12 like this one: > http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&PROD=MK-3901FE12&CTMP=1 > ...for much cheaper. Does anybody have some feedback on which one to go for? You definitely want to go with the factory style tool. It has a clip on the socket which grasps the bolt head. This makes both assembly and disassembly much easier, since the bolts are at the bottom of deep holes with obstructed access. With a conventional tool you'd also risk the socket pulling off the extension and getting stuck at the bottom of the hole. The factory style tool incorporates its own extension. I don't recall paying quite that much for mine. Maybe $35? Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#3. K&N replacement for ITG foam on '95 Euro kit - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 15:06:12 -0500 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: K&N replacement for ITG foam on '95 Euro kit I saw a post a few weeks back about cleaning and oiling the ITG filter that comes with the Conforti Euro HFM kit for the 95 and thought I would add a datapoint. My foam finally disentigrated and I replaced it with a tapered cone K&N filter. I do like the idea of a foam filter compared to the paper K&N, but for $35 and the availability of the cleaning kit convinced me to go with a K&N. Part number RU3130. Fits nicely. I had to rip the ITG foam filter off of it's metal venturi mount (well, I touched it and it fell off), cut a ring off it and used it as a reinforcing plate inside the fiber intake since the K&N mounts around the outside of the intake, not the inside like the ITG. I needed something of strength to clamp to inside the (carbon?) fiber intake pipe of the kit. Just another idea. Jonathan E. '95 M3
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#4. Got my Euro lights, now how to get the originals out? - from Daniel Lowe
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Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 19:19:46 -0500 From: "Daniel Lowe" <blackjackbimmer@gmail.com> Subject: Got my Euro lights, now how to get the originals out? Got a set of FK Euro lights from Jack Money. I attempted to install them today and ran into a big problem. How to remove the original headlights. Mainly the fastener on the outside, which I assume is what also holds the turnsignal in place. There's so little room to work in. Any helpful hints to removing it? Regards, Dan
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#5. Re: [E36M3] K&N replacement for ITG foam on '95 Euro kit - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 17:55:07 -0800 (PST) From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] K&N replacement for ITG foam on '95 Euro kit Just to let you know the ITGs have a lifetime warranty and you could have got another one for free. I have had 2 replaced over the last 5 years or so. Jonathan Evans <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> wrote: Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 15:06:12 -0500 From: "Jonathan Evans" Subject: K&N replacement for ITG foam on '95 Euro kit I saw a post a few weeks back about cleaning and oiling the ITG filter that comes with the Conforti Euro HFM kit for the 95 and thought I would add a datapoint. My foam finally disentigrated and I replaced it with a tapered cone K&N filter. I do like the idea of a foam filter compared to the paper K&N, but for $35 and the availability of the cleaning kit convinced me to go with a K&N. Part number RU3130. Fits nicely. I had to rip the ITG foam filter off of it's metal venturi mount (well, I touched it and it fell off), cut a ring off it and used it as a reinforcing plate inside the fiber intake since the K&N mounts around the outside of the intake, not the inside like the ITG. I needed something of strength to clamp to inside the (carbon?) fiber intake pipe of the kit. Just another idea. Jonathan E. '95 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 ************************************************* Doug
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Got my Euro lights, now how to get the originals out? - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2006 22:28:25 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Got my Euro lights, now how to get the originals out? There should be an opening back there where you can drop a screwdriver vertically in and pop a release tab. It's not very big, you won't be able to do it with your fingers. From what I remember, it's not all the way at the back of the headlight assembly, it's kinda halfway or 2/3rds of the way back. It may be helpful to take a flashlight and look down to see where this release tab is. Once you pop that tab, the turn signal should just come right out. And then you'll be able to access the last screw and get the headlights out. Make sure you have some kind of magnetic screwdriver for re-installing the screws. And a magnetic pickup tool in case you drop it down. Ask me how I know... Also, the Euro lights will only use 4 screws, not 5. The top edge of the US lights is held on by 3 screws, the euro's only 2. Andrej '97 M3 Daniel Lowe wrote: > Got a set of FK Euro lights from Jack Money. I attempted to install them > today and ran into a big problem. How to remove the original headlights. > Mainly the fastener on the outside, which I assume is what also holds the > turnsignal in place. There's so little room to work in. Any helpful hints > to removing it? > >
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#7. WTT: My '95 M3 for your 4-door - from Tucker Ryals
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Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 19:37:12 -0800 (PST) From: Tucker Ryals <tuckerryals@yahoo.com> Subject: WTT: My '95 M3 for your 4-door Gruppe, Due to life circumstances (2 kids in car seats now) and new job circumstances (moved into a role with quite a bit of highway travel and client entertaining), I am looking to move into a four door from my ’95 M3. As much as I love my car, it is difficult having a coupe now. Those issues, in combination with Shel Hart’s recent successful trade transaction, lead me to this. Is there someone out there with an “interesting” four door who would like to trade it for my M3? Some quick specs on my car: - Hellrot over black (luxury model) - 73k miles - A few mods (AA intake, larger throttle body, AA track pipe, AA 3rd gen exhaust, AA short shift, Dinan strut bar) - No track time (1 auto-x) - Previous owner switched out to staggered M contours, soon to be shod with new Goodyear F1’s - In exceptional condition Some thoughts on what would constitute an “interesting” four door: - Manual transmission - Fun to drive - Good to great safety record - Still under some form of warranty (a CPO car perhaps) Beyond that, I’m open to suggestions. I am also open to including cash in the transaction, in addition to my car, if need be. So there it is. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Thanks for your time. Cheers, Tucker Ryals Gainesville, FL ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it with? - from m3 drvr
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Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2006 23:46:56 -0500 From: "m3 drvr" <m3bro@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it with? I must have been sleeping when I responded (damn). I meant does any know where you can get the BMW Traffic Pros? Thanks Clyde >From: "K.C. Boyce" <k_boyce@e30eta.com> >Reply-To: "K.C. Boyce" <k_boyce@e30eta.com> >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it >with? >Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:14:44 -0600 > >Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:13:53 -0500 >From: "K.C. Boyce" <k_boyce@e30eta.com> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it >with? > >Got my CD43 off of eBay. Try searching for "Z3 CD player" - they usually >sell for less, but do make sure it's the CD43 because there were a couple >of >other models available in the Z3s, IIRC. > >KC Boyce >'97 M3 Crew Cab > >-----Original Message----- >From: m3 drvr [mailto:m3bro@hotmail.com] >Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:05 PM >To: E36M3 >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it >with? > >Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:55:25 -0500 >From: "m3 drvr" <m3bro@hotmail.com> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it >with? > >Does anyone know where you can get one for sale? > >Clyde > > > >From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > >Reply-To: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace >it > >with? > >Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:34:45 -0600 > > > >Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:28:55 -0600 > >From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace >it > >with? > > > >Consider the CD43 or the real bmw traffic pro. > > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: Kent Shephard [mailto:Kents@kls-consulting.com] > >Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 1:04 AM > >To: E36M3 > >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace > >it with? > > > >Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:52:39 -0800 > >From: Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> > >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace > >it with? > > > >I have a Kenwood Echelon deck. > >Works fine with the stock amp/speakers. > >I have the Sirius receiver and the iPod unit. > >Works great. > > > > > > > > > >Kent Shephard > >kents@kshephard.com > > > > > > > >On Nov 25, 2006, at 10:43 AM, Paul Andrews wrote: > > > > > Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 13:37:37 -0500 > > > From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> > > > Subject: Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it with? > > > > > > Hey all, > > > I'm having an issue with the stock tape deck in my 98. I use a > > > cassette > > > adapter to feed my iPod into the stereo, but recently, the tape deck > > > switches from side A to side B, then back to side A and displays "Tape > > > Error". Is there any fix worth doing to the deck to make it work > > > for a > > > while longer? Or should I just yank it and get a nice aftermarket HU? > > > I was planning on doing that eventually anyway, so what would the > > > group > > > recommend? Bimmerforums can't seem to recommend anything but > > > Alpine, but > > > then complains about lack of radio reception. I'm certainly not > > > opposed to > > > Alpine. > > > > > > I found a nice mid-price Kenwood Excelon at Crutchfield, and now > > > it's on > > > sale with a bunch of free stuff: > > > http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TaOVVTMhQnm/cgi-bin/prodview.asp? > > > I=113KDCX590&w > > > m=cl > > > > > > Here are my requirements: > > > iPod input, I don't want the HU to take over control, tho, because > > > I have > > > the iPod mounted next to the stereo on the dash and can control it > > > just fine > > > from there. This would work great with the Kenwood: > > > http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TaOVVTMhQnm/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp? > > > i=127ICKENW > > > I prefer high-voltage pre-amp outputs. > > > I like lots of EQ options, and crossover options on the HU are > > > nice, too. > > > I'd like enough power to at least run the fronts when I replace the > > > speakers > > > down the road. I haven't decided yet if I want to run a sub or > > > keep 6x9's > > > in the back. > > > I hate goofy graphics on the display. > > > I don't mind a different color display than the stock lighting, > > > because it's > > > very hard to find a HU that matches the red BMW lighting. > > > > > > Any recommendations? > > > > > > > > > Paul Andrews > > > 98 M3/4 > > > # 42 STU > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > > 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 > > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > > > > > > >************************************************* > >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 > >************************************************* > > > > > >************************************************* > >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 > >************************************************* > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. 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#9. Re: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it with? - from Peter Loron
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Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 21:03:22 -0800 From: "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it with? This may help: http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/01/081501/becker.html -Pete On 12/3/06, m3 drvr <m3bro@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2006 23:46:56 -0500 > From: "m3 drvr" <m3bro@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tape deck issue, and which stereo should I replace it > with? > > I must have been sleeping when I responded (damn). I meant does any know > where you can get the BMW Traffic Pros? > > Thanks > > Clyde >
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#10. RE: [E36M3] WTT: My '95 M3 for your 4-door - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 06:18:46 -0600 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] WTT: My '95 M3 for your 4-door You will not find an E36 still under CPO if that is what you are looking for. Paul L Fisher 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic 1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red Become a BMW CCA Member! Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: Tucker Ryals [mailto:tuckerryals@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:45 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] WTT: My '95 M3 for your 4-door Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 19:37:12 -0800 (PST) From: Tucker Ryals <tuckerryals@yahoo.com> Subject: WTT: My '95 M3 for your 4-door Gruppe, Due to life circumstances (2 kids in car seats now) and new job circumstances (moved into a role with quite a bit of highway travel and client entertaining), I am looking to move into a four door from my ’95 M3. As much as I love my car, it is difficult having a coupe now. Those issues, in combination with Shel Hart’s recent successful trade transaction, lead me to this. Is there someone out there with an “interesting” four door who would like to trade it for my M3? Some quick specs on my car: - Hellrot over black (luxury model) - 73k miles - A few mods (AA intake, larger throttle body, AA track pipe, AA 3rd gen exhaust, AA short shift, Dinan strut bar) - No track time (1 auto-x) - Previous owner switched out to staggered M contours, soon to be shod with new Goodyear F1’s - In exceptional condition Some thoughts on what would constitute an “interesting” four door: - Manual transmission - Fun to drive - Good to great safety record - Still under some form of warranty (a CPO car perhaps) Beyond that, I’m open to suggestions. I am also open to including cash in the transaction, in addition to my car, if need be. So there it is. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Thanks for your time. Cheers, Tucker Ryals Gainesville, FL -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/565 - Release Date: 12/2/2006 9:39 PM