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#1. Re: Brake Lines - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:31:31 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: Brake Lines Good information on the SS brake lines, thanks. I have had a set on for 5+ years, so am considering replacing them while I am doing everything else. I am wondering whether it is advisable to change all the hard lines as well (160k+ mile 96 M3). Thanks for the tip on the CDV delete, I will check into that as well. Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Re: Brake Lines - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 09:56:12 -0600 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Brake Lines Replacing the hard lines on any 96 is overkill IMO, especially if you have changed the fluid at least a few times. If never changed, the lines could rust from the inside out, like they did on my jeep, (an 88). In the case of that vehicle one of the hard lines started to weep a bit ....after dropping the tank, bending my own lines, and calipers/drums/cylinders 2 weeks later it was 'safe' again. Only 200 bucks in parts thou, old cars are sooo cheap. I wouldn't want to think about an equivalent RR job that on an M3. Patrick -----Original Message----- From: Stan Shaw [mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:41 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Brake Lines Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:31:31 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: Brake Lines Good information on the SS brake lines, thanks. I have had a set on for 5+ years, so am considering replacing them while I am doing everything else. I am wondering whether it is advisable to change all the hard lines as well (160k+ mile 96 M3). Thanks for the tip on the CDV delete, I will check into that as well. Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams ************************************************* 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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#3. RE: [E36M3] Re: Brake Lines - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 11:24:37 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Brake Lines Ok, thanks. Since I track the car at least once a year, the fluid has been changed at least annually for the past 7 years. I had the same problem on my 87 Wrangler, which is what made me think of it :) Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#4. Re: [E36M3] TSX? - from Scott M
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 08:18:48 -0800 From: Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] TSX? He is what I like to call a "wanna-be" car enthusiast. He likes the idea of a cool sporting car, but he has no idea what an apex is. He has never owned a real sports car or special interest car. He has never been to an autox and probably never will - probably has no idea what that even is. I suspect that people like that are a big % of the car buying public. True car-nut types are a tiny %. Of course, my perspective comes from that of a complete and certifiable car-nut who has owned hot rods, sports cars, race cars etc since I was 15 (and that was a few years ago - ha). So it is very hard for me to think about all the other factors and needs - I focus on fun to drive first and foremost!! That said, reliability can't be a huge concern as he is doing a 3 year lease. If I was thinking about softer - more girly cars if you will... I would have urged him to look at the 328i with a manual and sport package. The lease rate would be very similar - within $40-50 / month, and that is such a better car than a TSX as far as I am concerned. Oh well. Scott On Mar 6, 2007, at 5:00 PM, Mpower wrote: > Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:59:03 -0800 > From: Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] TSX? > > Without causing a crap storm (which I probably will with this > statement), > but I would have chosen the TSX over the other choices if it was to > be my > 'everyday driver.' > > With that said, the reasons are simple. It's a acura/honda! It > will run > forever if you maintain it. (Well it should at least.) If there > was a > Toyota on that list I would consider that before the Acura. =P > > Now if your friend is a carnut, and doesn't care, then that changes > everything. But any mechanic that specializes in japanese cars > will rank it > as: Toyota, honda and the rest of them. This is in terms of > reliability, > not "other" factors. I'm sure the WRX ranks way up more in the fun > department. > > Hence, my wife drives an Acura. It's reliable, safe, and pretty > darn fast > for a big'o sedan. The build quality I'm not to thrilled about to > be honest > with you. I'd love to put her in a 5er, but I'm not confident > enough in the > reliability of it. > > Enough said..for now. Hope I didn't open a can of worms! =P > > -kelvin > > --------- Original Message -------- > From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] TSX? > Date: 03/06/07 16:41 > >> >> Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:33:54 -0800 (PST) >> From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> >> Subject: Re: [E36M3] TSX? >> >> Well - what is done it done.... >> >> I did not suggest the MS3 because his wife passed on >> both the Legacy GT and WRX and he wanted a sedan, not >> a wagon, so it was was never in the running. >> >> Scott >> --- Mike VanAmburgh <mvanamburgh@charter.net> wrote: >> >> > Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 18:12:43 -0600 >> > From: "Mike VanAmburgh" >> <mvanamburgh@charter.net> >> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] TSX? >> > >> > TSX is too gutless. I see MS6 on the list but what >> > about the MS3? It also >> > has the same 2.3 16V Turbo but 'only' with 263 hp >> > and 6 speed tranny but >> > weighs a few hundred pounds lighter. I see WRX on >> > your list, so the MS3 >> > should definitely be considered. Yeah it's fwd but >> > the handling is amazing >> > for an fwd. A sport model MS3 can be had for just >> > $22k. The GT model goes >> > for $24k. The major differences with the GT are >> > Bose stereo (sounds ok but >> > nearly as good as the Rockford Fosgate set up in our >> > Titan), HID headlights, >> > LED taillights and leather bolsters. I highly >> > recommend he checks them out. >> > The options are Nav ($1700 - not worth it), Sirius >> > ($430), wheel locks >> > ($40), goofy brushed aluminum gas door ($100) and a >> > couple other small >> > things I can't remember off the top of my head. We >> > picked ours up a couple >> > weeks ago and are having a blast with it! I have >> > very little doubt that it >> > pulls harder than my 95 M3 w/ Conforti kit. >> > >> > If he needs a nicer interior, VW has recently put >> > out a 4-door GTI. They >> > are fairly quick and the handling is decent. Too >> > bad they are ugly as hell. >> > >> > Mike >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "Scott M" <smlists@pacbell.net> >> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >> > Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 11:50 AM >> > Subject: [E36M3] TSX? >> > >> > >> > > Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:29:03 -0800 >> > > From: Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> >> > > Subject: TSX? >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> Anyone have any experience or opinions about the >> > Acura TSX? >> > >> >> > >> I have a buddy who was in the market to replace >> > his G35 sedan. He was >> > >> looking for a small, light and good handling >> > 4-door with a manual trans. >> > >> Of course he didn't even consider an E36 M3 >> > because they are so old at >> > >> this point. >> > >> >> > >> Cars he looked at (many I recommended that he >> > check out): >> > >> - WRX >> > >> - Legacy GT >> > >> - E46 330 >> > >> - E90 335 >> > >> - MazdaSpeed6 >> > >> - new G35 >> > >> >> > >> Of course I did not recommend the TSX, which is >> > the car he ended up >> > >> with. I would never suggest a FWD car to someone >> > looking for a sporting >> > >> / good handling car because I don't think they >> > handle all that great - >> > >> not to my taste anyway. Even the EvoIX that I >> > owned for ~ a year had a >> > >> bit too much torque steer for my taste, although >> > it was forgivable to >> > >> some degree because the car had so much grip >> > around any turn under >> > >> throttle, wet or dry - and that made it so fun >> > to drive. Not to mention >> > >> the most precise steering and best feedback of >> > any car I've owned or >> > >> driven and that includes the E36 and E46 M3. >> > >> >> > >> So needless to say I am disappointed in his >> > choice. Although, the >> > >> current lease offer is attractive which I am sure >> > factored in. ($299 / >> > >> month for 36mo with $2K down) I looked up the >> > specs and at least the >> > >> TSX is light - comes in at 3250lbs. But with a >> > 205hp 4- banger that >> > >> can't make any tq down low. I can't see how it >> > would be better than a >> > >> E46 330i, even if it is 100lbs lighter. The >> > Legacy and WRX did not pass >> > >> the wife test, although he really liked them >> > both. And although it has >> > >> a hot rod motor, the new G35 is bigger than he >> > wanted and quite heavy. >> > >> MS6 is also fairly heavy, but at least is AWD >> > and with a turbo has much >> > >> better mid-range punch than a 4-banger would. >> > >> >> > >> Scott >> > >> >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > ************************************************* >> > > 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 >> ************************************************* >> >> >> > > ________________________________________________ > Message sent using UebiMiau 2.7.10 > > > > > ************************************************* > 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: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues - from Mpower
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 09:38:01 -0800 From: Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues Mark, Speaking of Lubro Moly, how do you like it? Which weight do you use? And what have you used in the past for comparison sakes? Thanks! -kelvin --------- Original Message -------- From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues Date: 06/03/07 06:50 > Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:48:30 -0500 > From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues > > Hey, > > The Castrol GTX that I put in after the rebuild is real cheap, but the > Lubro Moly I normally use is over $50 a change. I don't consider that > too cheap. I ended up driving the car roughly 75 miles before changing > the oil last night, but the assembly lube they used was more of a fine > green oil rather than a grease so I don't think I had too much to worry > about. Still feels better to have all the trim back on too. > > Thanks, > Mark > > > On Mon, 2007-03-05 at 09:31 -0800, Marco wrote: > > If it were me I'd change the oil and filter before driving it anymore. > > Especially if there was a lot of assembly lube used or if the head.. > > > > Granted you didn't do a complete rebuild, but oil is cheap. Sort of. > > > > congrats > > > > Marco > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Mark D [mailto:mdlkml@atari-source.com] > > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 6:30 AM > > To: E36M3 > > Subject: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues > > > > > > Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:26:04 -0500 > > From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues > > > > Hey guys, > > > > Took care of the coolant, started the car today and let it warm up a > > little and then ran it at 4000 RPM for a minute. It didn't cure the > > tapping but it did get the heater core flowing. I didn't realize too > > but I had the top adjustment dial set on cold which was part of the no > > heat condition. So the tapping refused to stop so I just took it for a > > drive down the highway and varied between 2000-3000 RPM for about 5 > > miles. Once I got home it was quiet as a mouse. I drove the car to the > > mall 25 miles away and back and it was uneventful. I still can't find > > any leaks, the car has plenty of power so it seems I timed the VANOS > > right. I'm still in shock I did it right but it looks like I might be > > finished with this one. I'll get the oil changed in a couple days and > > put full synthetic back in. I'll start working on my writeup, which > > will probably be more of a quick reference and things to not forget. > > > > Thanks again, > > Mark > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > 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 > ************************************************* > > > ________________________________________________ Message sent using UebiMiau 2.7.10
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#6. Re: [E36M3] heat only on r/s - from Mark Duckworth
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Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:09:29 -0500 From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] heat only on r/s I believe the left side of the heater core goes into the middle of the flange and the right side of the heater core goes into the right side of the flange. This picture kind of indicates that. The bottom of the heater valve seems to go to the head from my memory and the left of the flange heads over to the metal heater hose coming from the water pump. http://picasaweb.google.com/evaporated/M3HeadGasketRepair/photo#5019002540826239186 HTH, Mark On Wed, 2007-03-07 at 09:00 -0600, tim ng wrote: > Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:54:33 -0500 > From: "tim ng" <s14realm3@hotmail.com> > Subject: heat only on r/s > > gang: changed my heater hoses and now I only ahve heat on the r/s and none > on the left. My guess would be I got 2 of the 3 hoses on wrong, anyone got a > digram on which way the 3 hoses go into the heater valve and also into the > firewall? Also I lost my fan 1,2,3. I only have #4. Where is the fan > resistor in the e36? This is on my 95 > > > > 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 > > > > > ************************************************* > 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: [E36M3] New Head Issues - from Carey Probst
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Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:24:52 -0500 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues You didn't ask me but I thought I'd chime in anyway since I have been using the Lubro Moly for years now as well, usually the 0W40 for winters in upstate NY and the 10W40 in the summers. I rarely track the M3. I use Mobil 1 in my 325, 5W30 for winters and 15W50 for the track. I have had my oil tested by Blackstone's and got normal wear and good reports at the 10k area but I honestly can't compare it with any others as I haven't done a back to back test. I'm sure someone will correct me but my gut feel is that all the synthetics give similar performance for anyone not a pure racer. May the oil wars begin ;-) Carey Mpower wrote: > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 09:38:01 -0800 > From: Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> > Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues > > Mark, > Speaking of Lubro Moly, how do you like it? Which weight do you use? And > what have you used in the past for comparison sakes? > > Thanks! > -kelvin > > -- Carey Probst '99M3 daily driver '86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Brake Lines - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:25:50 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake Lines On Tue, March 6, 2007 6:40 pm, Mdgreer said: > I'm preparing to replace brake lines, probably with stainless braid. > Anyone care to relate your experience or recommendation? Kits are offered > with teflon inside the braid and others with teflon overcoat. I only do > this once every couple-hundred-thousand miles so I don't want to make the > wrong choice...97 M3 Sedan If you can find them, get the Fischer lines. They fit perfectly. I've had the set on the M3 for 7-8 years now (originally purchased from Steve D'G at The Ultimate Garage). No problems. Also, +1 on a GOOD flare nut wrench. I believe mine are Snap-On as well. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP
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#9. RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues - from Mark Duckworth
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Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:45:22 -0500 From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues Kelvin, I've never used anything but Lubro Moly on this car since I purchased it with 120,000 miles. I don't know where to source 5W-40 locally in anything but Lubro Moly from my local VW/BMW mechanic (or the stealer), and valvoline synpower from pepboys in small quantities which I use at times as a top off oil. As far as the quality, I can't be sure that it beats Mobil 1 for instance but my mechanic insists it is the highest quality oil and recommended by BMW so I decided I'll use it. I use the voll synthese full synthetic. The oil seems tailored to prevent premature wear during intense driving. I drive the car hard, it has 185,000 miles and doesn't knock or tap. When I first got the car it would tap on the top end after driving it hard during very hot weather. As time progressed still using Lubro Moly this stopped. Now I have what amounts to a new head so doesn't matter but the old head was in great shape. The cams were perfect, etc. As far as improving gas mileage I dunno :-P Now interesting though is that on the bottom end it appeared that my number 6 cylinder had some ring wear, but the others looked as good as you could expect. I couldn't be sure that the oil sitting on the piston didn't fall out of the head though, it very well might have, especially since the edges weren't very clean. Now that the car is back together need to do a compression test. Lubro Moly is kind of a tough call in my case because the car had BMW fluids until 120,000 miles strictly. Who knows if the long life (or possibly not long life, who knows) is due to Lubro Moly for 60,000 miles or BMW dino juice for 120,000 miles. That said I like it and the purple container cool. Thanks, Mark On Wed, 2007-03-07 at 09:38 -0800, Mpower wrote: > Mark, > Speaking of Lubro Moly, how do you like it? Which weight do you use? And > what have you used in the past for comparison sakes? > > Thanks! > -kelvin > > --------- Original Message -------- > From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues > Date: 06/03/07 06:50 > > > Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:48:30 -0500 > > From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > > Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues > > > > Hey, > > > > The Castrol GTX that I put in after the rebuild is real cheap, but the > > Lubro Moly I normally use is over $50 a change. I don't consider that > > too cheap. I ended up driving the car roughly 75 miles before changing > > the oil last night, but the assembly lube they used was more of a fine > > green oil rather than a grease so I don't think I had too much to worry > > about. Still feels better to have all the trim back on too. > > > > Thanks, > > Mark > > > > > > On Mon, 2007-03-05 at 09:31 -0800, Marco wrote: > > > If it were me I'd change the oil and filter before driving it > anymore. > > > Especially if there was a lot of assembly lube used or if the head. > > > > > > Granted you didn't do a complete rebuild, but oil is cheap. Sort of. > > > > > > congrats > > > > > > Marco > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Mark D [mailto:mdlkml@atari-source.com] > > > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 6:30 AM > > > To: E36M3 > > > Subject: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues > > > > > > > > > Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:26:04 -0500 > > > From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] New Head Issues > > > > > > Hey guys, > > > > > > Took care of the coolant, started the car today and let it warm up a > > > little and then ran it at 4000 RPM for a minute. It didn't cure the > > > tapping but it did get the heater core flowing. I didn't realize too > > > > but I had the top adjustment dial set on cold which was part of the > no > > > heat condition. So the tapping refused to stop so I just took it for > a > > > drive down the highway and varied between 2000-3000 RPM for about 5 > > > miles. Once I got home it was quiet as a mouse. I drove the car to > the > > > mall 25 miles away and back and it was uneventful. I still can't > find > > > any leaks, the car has plenty of power so it seems I timed the VANOS > > > right. I'm still in shock I did it right but it looks like I might > be > > > finished with this one. I'll get the oil changed in a couple days > and > > > put full synthetic back in. I'll start working on my writeup, which > > > will probably be more of a quick reference and things to not forget. > > > > > > Thanks again, > > > Mark > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > > 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 > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________ > Message sent using UebiMiau 2.7.10 > >
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#10. E90 M3 "concept" - from L R
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 13:26:40 -0800 (PST) From: L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> Subject: E90 M3 "concept" BMW M3 'Concept' 420PS (414hp - probably a little less with new SAE standards) capable of over 300kph (186mph) <http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/medien/foto-shows/news/mpsfshw_show_500925_14093.hbs?ext_index=0&ext_show_id=MPSFSHW::SHOW::500925&backtrack=%2Fnews%2Fauto_-_produkte%2Fhxcms_article_502418_14194.hbs&> --------------------------------- We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list.