E36M3 #5139

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#1. Re: [E36M3] Head Gasket - Reassembly Prep Question - from David Thomas
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:29:29 -0800
From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Gasket - Reassembly Prep Question

On Sunday 11 February 2007 10:04 pm, Mark Duckworth wrote:
> But brake clean and a plastic scraper/scotchbrite is what I'll try next.
> Someone somewhere said stay far away from scotchbrite.  I think it was
> vac!

I 2nd Mark's comment about VAC: Are you sure that's what they said? I could 
see using a very fine high quality wet paper...but even then not with the 
block in the car where it cant be cleaned after the sanding.

As for the scotchbrite...a lot of engine builders will tell you to stay away 
from it and I think its good advice. Those tiny scotchbrite fibers will 
scratch every bearing surface they get pumped past if you don't get them all 
out...and with the block still in the car that can be very difficult if not 
impossible. I certainly have used plenty of scotchbrite over the years on 
cleanup during rebuilds, but I don't anymore, at least not on anything that's 
not completely removed from the car. For cleaning the deck on iron blocks I 
use a good quality spring steel scraper and carb or brake cleaner. Should be 
all you need.

Dave T.

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#2. Re: [E36M3] Head Gasket - Reassembly Prep Question - from Rex Tener
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:47:30 -0800
From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Gasket - Reassembly Prep Question

At 10:04 PM 2/11/2007, Mark Duckworth wrote:
>Someone somewhere said stay far away from scotchbrite.  I think it was
>vac!

Yeah, there are a few hits on Google about this "Scotchbrite engine failuire":

     <http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Scotchbrite+%22engine+failure%22&btnG=Google+Search>

The number one being a tech note from GM which says:

     "Ingestion of fibers and grit from conditioning pads (i.e. 
Scotch Brite) is the number one cause of 4.3L engine failure"

Rex

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#3. Re: [E36M3] Head Gasket - Reassembly Prep Question - from David Thomas
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:07:29 -0800
From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Gasket - Reassembly Prep Question

On Sunday 11 February 2007 10:34 pm, David Thomas wrote:
> I 2nd Mark's comment about VAC:

D'oh...I meant to say I 2nd Rich's comments about VAC...been a long weekend...

Dave T

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#4. Still Nothing Beats It! - from Michael Michalski
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:14:25 -0600
From: "Michael Michalski" <m.michalski@comcast.net>
Subject: Still Nothing Beats It!


To my fellow E36 M3 owners:


I just returned from the 2007 Chicago Auto Show and I just wanted to say
that I STILL LOVE MY 1997 E36 M3 :)  Every year I go and every year I come
back with the same conclusion, in my opinion nothing beats the E36 M3!

Michael Michalski
E36 M3 Lux Package
Windy City BMW CCA

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#5. RE: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It! - from Reed Nicholson
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:13:20 -0800
From: "Reed Nicholson" <reedthis@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!


Yeah, tell it, brother!  In spite of all the criticisms, still the best!

Reed/Seattle
98 M3 

> 
> Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:14:25 -0600
> From: "Michael Michalski" <m.michalski@comcast.net>
> Subject: Still Nothing Beats It!
> 
> 
> To my fellow E36 M3 owners:
> 
> 
> I just returned from the 2007 Chicago Auto Show and I just 
> wanted to say that I STILL LOVE MY 1997 E36 M3 :)  Every year 
> I go and every year I come back with the same conclusion, in 
> my opinion nothing beats the E36 M3!
> 
> Michael Michalski
> E36 M3 Lux Package
> Windy City BMW CCA
> 
> 

> 
> 
> 

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#6. Re: Mark Duckworth  - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:05:53 -0500
From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com>

on 2/12/07 1:14 AM, Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote:

> But brake clean and a plastic scraper/scotchbrite is what I'll try next.
> Someone somewhere said stay far away from scotchbrite.

I like Scotchbrite for cleaning metal, but be aware that there are different
grades of the stuff. The most aggressive is, amazingly enough, so hard it'll
even scratch chrome plating. Try the kind you find in supermarkets first.
It's intended for cleaning pots and pans and isn't as aggressive.

Neil
Fort Wayne, IN
96 M3      - Bastard child
03 525iT   - Sterling Grey Metallic
05 Mini    - Cooper S with LSD

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#7. Opinions on Euro Parts Direct Cat Pipe - from Patrick Kelly
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:17:44 -0500
From: "Patrick Kelly" <pkelly@agincourtcapital.com>
Subject: Opinions on Euro Parts Direct Cat Pipe

OK, I'm still looking at options for better breathing on my '95, and noticed
an aftermarket cat pipe on Ebay from "Euro Parts Direct:"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3A
B%3AAAQ%3AUS%3A1&viewitem=&item=290080645799>
&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AAAQ%3AUS%3A1&viewitem=&item=290080645799

 

(That URL is probably gonna wrap, sorry).

 

Anyone have any experience with these? Says they're not CARB-approved, but
that doesn't matter to me.I kinda like the little crossover pipe for
locating a OBD-I bung.  $407 shipped anywhere in the US.

 

Anyone? Bueller?

 

TIA,

Pat Kelly

 

pkelly@agincourtcapital.com

 

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#8. Re: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It! - from Gary
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:25:24 -0600
From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!

I third that! 

Gary


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Reed Nicholson" <reedthis@comcast.net>
To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 2:14 AM
Subject: RE: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!


> Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:13:20 -0800
> From: "Reed Nicholson" <reedthis@comcast.net>
> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!
> 
> 
> Yeah, tell it, brother!  In spite of all the criticisms, still the best!
> 
> Reed/Seattle
> 98 M3 
> 
>> 
>> Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:14:25 -0600
>> From: "Michael Michalski" <m.michalski@comcast.net>
>> Subject: Still Nothing Beats It!
>> 
>> 
>> To my fellow E36 M3 owners:
>> 
>> 
>> I just returned from the 2007 Chicago Auto Show and I just 
>> wanted to say that I STILL LOVE MY 1997 E36 M3 :)  Every year 
>> I go and every year I come back with the same conclusion, in 
>> my opinion nothing beats the E36 M3!
>> 
>> Michael Michalski
>> E36 M3 Lux Package
>> Windy City BMW CCA
>> 
>> 
> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It! - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:31:01 -0500
From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net>
Subject: RE: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!

I was just at the Philly auto show.  I'd take a 335.  I locked myself in for
a minute or 2, the interior is gorgeous, I love the wheel.  I opened the
hood, and could barely find the turbos, I'd hate to work on that car.  I'd
also hate to pay for it!

The Cayman S is also near the top of my maybe-someday I can afford it (yeah,
right) list.  Lovely car, nice interior, plenty of storage, but poor
shifter, sitting still anyway.

-Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary [mailto:probikeguy@probikeusa.com] 
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 10:34 AM
To: E36M3
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!

Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:25:24 -0600
From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!

I third that! 

Gary


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Reed Nicholson" <reedthis@comcast.net>
To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 2:14 AM
Subject: RE: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!


> Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:13:20 -0800
> From: "Reed Nicholson" <reedthis@comcast.net>
> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!
> 
> 
> Yeah, tell it, brother!  In spite of all the criticisms, still the best!
> 
> Reed/Seattle
> 98 M3 
> 
>> 
>> Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:14:25 -0600
>> From: "Michael Michalski" <m.michalski@comcast.net>
>> Subject: Still Nothing Beats It!
>> 
>> 
>> To my fellow E36 M3 owners:
>> 
>> 
>> I just returned from the 2007 Chicago Auto Show and I just 
>> wanted to say that I STILL LOVE MY 1997 E36 M3 :)  Every year 
>> I go and every year I come back with the same conclusion, in 
>> my opinion nothing beats the E36 M3!
>> 
>> Michael Michalski
>> E36 M3 Lux Package
>> Windy City BMW CCA

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#10. Re: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It! - from J Files
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:59:05 -0800
From: "J Files" <jsf.online@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Still Nothing Beats It!

Agree, sticking with my 98.

Still looking for options...  If I had the M3/4, I would be less motivated
to look, but the need for a more readily accessible backseat is strong.


On 2/11/07, Michael Michalski <m.michalski@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:14:25 -0600
> From: "Michael Michalski" <m.michalski@comcast.net>
> Subject: Still Nothing Beats It!
>
>
> To my fellow E36 M3 owners:
>
>
> I just returned from the 2007 Chicago Auto Show and I just wanted to say
> that I STILL LOVE MY 1997 E36 M3 :)  Every year I go and every year I come
> back with the same conclusion, in my opinion nothing beats the E36 M3!
>
> Michael Michalski
> E36 M3 Lux Package
> Windy City BMW CCA
>
>
>
> *************************************************
> 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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