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#1. Re: [E36M3] fix for squeaking clutch pedal? - from Mark Duckworth
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Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 10:11:00 -0500 From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] fix for squeaking clutch pedal? On Tue, 2006-12-19 at 22:14 -0600, David Bauer wrote: > 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 I shot some gear spray gear lube up in the spring and bushing area. It's been about a year since then and still smooth as ice and silent. There's some small play but I don't think the bushings need replaced just yet on mine. Thanks, Mark
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#2. rebuilding calipers - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:32:33 -0500 From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> Subject: rebuilding calipers > > From: Shelhart2@aol.com > > My holiday project was new stainless lines and rear calpier rebuild on the > 95 M3. I did the first one last evening and have a quick question. On > the > bottom of the piston there is a little notch and on the inside of > the capliper > there is a little hole where the fluid is pushed out. How critical is > it, if > at all, if these are lined up properly when the piston is re inserted > into > the caliper? Doesn't matter, the piston can rotate within the caliper, they aren't intended to stay lined up. Regards, Rich
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#3. Re: [E36M3] rebuilding calipers - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:50:39 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] rebuilding calipers Thanks. That's what it looked like. Very simply system... Shel
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#4. Vanos fun for the holidays - from Matt Weimer
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Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 06:30:11 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Subject: Vanos fun for the holidays Hello Group, I am in search of some facts to aid in the diagnosis of the nasty sounding Vanos in my '95 M3. Details: 112k miles, Redline 10W40, new primary tensioner (installed yesterday, newer style 081 p/n), totally stock otherwise. Symptom: At idle there is noise and vibration in the area of the Vanos unit, off idle the rattle gets more pronounced until ~3500 rpm where it quiets some. To me this sounds worse than the 'normal' Vanos rattle I have heard in many other E36's that make a little noise as the revs drop. Strangely, the symptoms seem to be more pronounced after changing to the Redline from the 15W40 dino oil the PO had been using. There are several posts in the archives regarding different oils and their effect on the Vanos rattle but that discussion seems to offer no clear results. What is the recommended path for troubleshooting the Vanos system? Has anyone successfully made an adapter for the oil fitting at the Vanos unit so the pressure tests can be performed? Any other tips, tricks, suggestions and experiences are appreciated. Matt Weimer __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#5. WTB: E36 M3 4 door - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:50:34 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: WTB: E36 M3 4 door My journey into rice-ville was short lived. I just couldn't get comfortable in the car. So I'm once again looking for an E36 M3 sedan. Gotta be an all records, no accidents car. Gotta have a 5 speed manual. Gotta have heated front seats, really want fold down rear seats and the full obc as well. Gotta have cruise control. I'm ok with any color but yellow, and I'm not a huge fan of green. Prefer black leather interior. Mods ok. Lemme know what ya got!
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Vanos fun for the holidays - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 18:05:01 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos fun for the holidays Matt, One thing that comes to mind is to make sure it's the Vanos. Have you changed your serpentine belt tensioners and pulleys? With that kind of mileage they are sure to be loud and will confuse the issue of detecting the source of your noise. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2004 645Ci 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#7. Merry X-mas to all my freinds in my BMW world - from tim ng
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Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2006 08:42:52 -0500 From: "tim ng" <s14realm3@hotmail.com> Subject: Merry X-mas to all my freinds in my BMW world Merry x-mas to all Tim Ng BMWCCA # 36497 95 BUZZNM3 dakar yella 94 325i future track car 92 325ic M-Technic pkg 91 M3 garage queen 89 325ia commuter car 88 M3/2.5 DM race car ------------------ project 90 535ia ------------------ Pace shadow 26 ft enclosed trailer my web page: http://groups.msn.com/M3stuff/pictures
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Vanos fun for the holidays - from Matt Weimer
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Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2006 12:43:36 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos fun for the holidays Hello Jamie, Thank you for the suggestions. The belts, tensioners and pulleys have all been changed within the past 250 miles so they can be ruled out. The water pump and fan clutch are also new so they can be ruled out as well. Matt ----- Original Message ---- From: Jamie Howton <jhowton@gmail.com> To: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Cc: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 6:05:01 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos fun for the holidays Matt, One thing that comes to mind is to make sure it's the Vanos. Have you changed your serpentine belt tensioners and pulleys? With that kind of mileage they are sure to be loud and will confuse the issue of detecting the source of your noise. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2004 645Ci 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#9. Stupid mileage tricks - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2006 19:48:09 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Stupid mileage tricks What you do when you're bored.... http://www.pbase.com/ekosan/image/72136451/original.jpg Merry Christmas everyone! Best regards, Chester
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Stupid mileage tricks - from jeff.conner@yahoo.com
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Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2006 21:10:50 -0800 (PST) From: jeff.conner@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Stupid mileage tricks the best one I ever saw. http://drumwagon.net/coolmileage.jpg Not mine,but when I saw it, I knew I had to keep it... ----- Original Message ---- From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 7:48:41 PM Subject: [E36M3] Stupid mileage tricks Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2006 19:48:09 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Stupid mileage tricks What you do when you're bored.... http://www.pbase.com/ekosan/image/72136451/original.jpg Merry Christmas everyone! Best regards, Chester ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com