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#1. RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3]Washer between strut bearing and spring hat - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:09:24 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] <WTB> Washer between strut bearing and spring hat I think he's referring to part #7 in http://tinyurl.com/cut4w Part number 31 33 2 227 342 The washer is conical in nature and you really can't use flat washers (at least not large diameter) or the bearing will bind against the hat. Chester --- Marco <m3driver@iname.com> wrote: > Kirk, > > What's it look like? p/n. My guess is I may have one laying around. > > Marco
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#2. RE:Washer between strut bearing and spring hat - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:35:54 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: RE: <WTB> Washer between strut bearing and spring hat on 12/19/06 12:14 PM, Kirk Lachman <admranger@earthlink.net> wrote: > During the annual disassembly of the race car, I found a couple of problems. > First one was easy, a bad right front wheel bearing (box of rocks sound gave > it away... doh!). Anyone have any experience with Road Race Tech's "lifetime" > front wheel bearings? Haven't tried it myself, but I'm told it's easy enough to flush the stock grease from a new bearing and repack it with Redline or Mobil 1 hi-temp synthetic. > Second one was a new one for me, broken washer that goes between the bottom of > the strut bearing and the top of the spring perch hat. Anyone have one? I have several slightly used ones in my parts drawer. Contact me off-digest if you want one. One common reason for their breakage is assembling shocks that have a conical step between the large and small diameter shaft portions without putting in the special transition spacer, part #11 here: <http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BG93&mospid=47488&btnr=31_042 0&hg=31&fg=10>. The conical step then hammers itself into the thrust washer and fractures it. Or so I've heard... ;-) Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#3. RE: [E36M3]Washer between strut bearing and spring hat - from dgcrum@jps.net
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:55:48 -0800 (GMT-08:00) From: dgcrum@jps.net Subject: RE: [E36M3] <WTB> Washer between strut bearing and spring hat >This seems to be pretty common. The last couple of times I've had the front >apart they were both broken into several pieces. In fact, I'd bet the ones >on my car right now are broken. :) For what they cost they should be >stronger. I, too, discovered the same problem on my 96 a few months ago. Right side washer was cracked, left was in three pieces. Caused some vagueness in steering and a mild rattle. (this was on Koni SA/H&R Sport/cut'n'gut housings, which have just been replaced with TC Kline coilovers, FWIW). >I have substituted standard washers in a pinch. I think I used two on each >side (different sizes) to mimic the shape of the "special" washers. They >worked great and didn't break. Rather than replace with the same potentially weak factory parts, I also installed an off the shelf washer. I used an oversize Grade 8 washer from the local hardware store which I drilled and milled so that they had the same thickness and inside diameter as the original part. You might find a precision spacer from McMaster-Carr that meets the dimensional and strength requirements if you don't have a mill handy. Link: www.mcmaster.com - search for "steel spacer", shims->round shims->standard and find a size that matches. David 96 M3
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#4. RE: Wasn't someone looking at the '95 M3 in Tacoma, WA? - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:47:28 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Wasn't someone looking at the '95 M3 in Tacoma, WA? Yep, stupid prices on E36s and BMWs in general here in the PNW. Must be the 'MS Effect' here. KLBurgess -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 21:56:16 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Wasn't someone looking at the '95 M3 in Tacoma, WA? I thought there was a person on this list looking at the '95 M3 in Tacoma, WA on Autotrader? It looks like they have dropped the price $6K to a much more reasonable $16K. <http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=209267590&> Rex
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#5. Re: [E36M3] to 335i or not to 335i? - from M540
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:35:51 -0500 From: "M540" <m540@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] to 335i or not to 335i? Holy cow! I know a number of others here have probably owned an e39 M5 at some point. Can any of you offer data points on your cost-of-ownership experience? I've actually been doing the 335i vs. 2002 (no warranty) M5 comparison myself but had never estimated M5 ownership costs as high as Jamie's experience. Is this a normal number? The 335i looks like it might be a chip away from 90% of the power of an M5, weighs over 400 pounds less (and gives up 10 inches of length along with some wheelbase). My conclusion was that in addition to costing a $5-10k more, the depreciation of the 335i would likely exceed the depreciation and maintenance cost of a 2002 M5. Not so? Kevin Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:14:33 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] to 335i or not to 335i? > Huge difference in operating costs between a brand new 335 and a used M5. <snip> I absolutely agree. I recently sold my 2000 M5 and during 21 months of ownership the repair bills averaged $1,000 per month. <snip>
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#6. Re: [E36M3] to 335i or not to 335i? - from Rex Tener
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:14:23 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] to 335i or not to 335i? At 05:43 PM 12/19/2006, M540 wrote: >Holy cow! I know a number of others here have probably owned an e39 M5 at >some point. Can any of you offer data points on your cost-of-ownership >experience? I've actually been doing the 335i vs. 2002 (no warranty) M5 >comparison myself but had never estimated M5 ownership costs as high as >Jamie's experience. Is this a normal number? If you look at the real selling prices of E39 M5's, I think we are starting to see their high maintenance expense built into the prices they are going for. The carbon build up in the head that sets the check engine light that costs $7K or so to correct is a big turnoff. In California and I assume other places, a check engine light or readyiness codes not set is an instant failure during smog check. You can get a fair look at the typical problems by reading the message boards at: <http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=3> Rex
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#7. fix for squeaking clutch pedal? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:42:19 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: fix for squeaking clutch pedal? Group, With the on-set of cold weather my clutch pedal is starting to make those unmentionable sounds that most everyone has experienced one time or another. What is the best know fix?
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#8. fix for squeaking clutch pedal? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:47:45 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: fix for squeaking clutch pedal? Group, Sorry for the quick send on the before email...it's late and I'm tire. So here goes again. With the onset of cold weather my clutch pedal is starting to make those unmentionable sounds that almost everyone has experienced one time or another. What is the best known fix? As I recall, there is a permanent solution, right? TIA and happy holidays to all, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering
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#9. Re: [E36M3] fix for squeaking clutch pedal? - from David Thomas
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:56:41 -0800 From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] fix for squeaking clutch pedal? On Tuesday 19 December 2006 7:54 pm, Mdriver13@aol.com wrote: > With the onset of cold weather my clutch pedal is starting to make those > unmentionable sounds that almost everyone has experienced one time or > another. What is the best known fix? As I recall, there is a permanent > solution, right? I used the UUC kit on mine. Works good. Dave
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#10. Re: [E36M3] fix for squeaking clutch pedal? - from David Bauer
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Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:05:10 -0800 (PST) From: David Bauer <dbauer@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] fix for squeaking clutch pedal? --- Mdriver13@aol.com wrote: > > Group, > > With the on-set of cold weather my clutch pedal is > starting to make those > unmentionable sounds that most everyone has > experienced one time or another. > What is the best know fix? > I recently installed the UUC clutch bushing. It was pretty straightforward, just be sure you follow the instructions, including the zip tie and vice part, and get the spring back in the correct notch or you'll break it (don't ask me how I know :-/). Dave 95 M3 - squeak free