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#1. Re: Holey oilpan - from Christopher Griffith
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:37:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Christopher Griffith <ctgriffit@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Holey oilpan -------------------- 11 -------------------- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:17:38 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Holey oilpan on 10/31/07 2:44 PM, "Karl Rentler" <csws.69@gmail.com> wrote: > The other day the Significant Other found something on the road tall > enough and hard enough to put a hole in the oil pan. As a former E30 > owner, I know you could get the oil pan and pump out of the car > without removing the engine. Is there a similar trick for the E36 M3? > Or does the engine just have to come out? I know racers have a trick > for everything... :) Please help. Yes - you have to undo the motor mounts and support the engine, then drop the front subframe enough to be able to finagle the oil pan out. Unless your 95 has unusually low mileage or they've already been replaced you'll likely want to install new motor mounts while you're there. Also check for structural integrity (or lack thereof...) where the mounts bolt to the subframe. And while the oil pan is off, check that your oil pump nut is tight (Note: left hand thread). It can be secured with high temp Loctite, peening the shaft threads slightly with a punch, or by using a safety-wire drilled nut (Bimmerworld, $15). Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD ************************************************* All of Neil's recommendations are good ones. But, don't foget to get the new (used) oil pan baffled too! Unless you absolutely will never ever autox or track the car. If you do, now's the time to do it. List supporters Bimmerworld or TMS can get you everything you need to get this job done. HTH, Chris G. Dinan S2
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Carbon Fiber Hood - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:45:02 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Carbon Fiber Hood On Oct 31, 2007, at 2:24 PM, Gus Iverson wrote: > What's the downside to removing the hood insulation? Why is it there > in the first place? Noise. > No, I'm not stripping my commuter - yet. I also have to be able to > drive it to faraway tracks. (See y'all in NorCal next year, we're > missing Nov Infineon) Bummer. It's Bruce Nesbit's last school with us after having been Co- Chief Instructor for 11 years. - Mark, DEC, GGC BMW CCA, buried in Infineon crap ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing homepage at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#3. Re: Carbon Fiber Hood - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:48:20 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Carbon Fiber Hood on 10/31/07 5:34 PM, "Gus Iverson" <gus.iverson@gmail.com> wrote: > What's the downside to removing the hood insulation? Why is it there > in the first place? Keeping you from being able to fry an egg on the > hood? Any reason it is necessary in a street car? Avoiding the question only slightly, I can tell you that there's very little upside to removing the hood insulation - it doesn't weigh much. And if you have a cold air intake, that will no longer seal to the closed hood. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Holey oilpan - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:55:17 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Holey oilpan There's a loop on the front of the head, by the vanos actuator. -Paul -----Original Message----- From: Gus Iverson [mailto:gus.iverson@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 5:14 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Holey oilpan Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:10:21 -0700 From: "Gus Iverson" <gus.iverson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Holey oilpan Ok - I get it. Next question - what part of the engine does one attach it to? Engine and transmission mounts this winter... On 10/31/07, Paul Andrews <emosound@verizon.net> wrote: > > http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200309403 > _200309403 > > > -Paul > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gus Iverson [mailto:gus.iverson@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 2:54 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Holey oilpan > > Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:50:06 -0700 > From: "Gus Iverson" <gus.iverson@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Holey oilpan > > Please define "proper support". Representative examples for the > mechanically challenged, but trying hard, appreciated. > > > > > You don't need to remove the engine, but you may need to drop/remove the > > front subframe. Properly supporting the engine from above, of course :-) > > > > Cheers, > > Jim Bassett > > > ************************************************* 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] Headliner Advice - from Bill Sharp
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:57:21 -0500 From: Bill Sharp <e36@cueframe.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headliner Advice Thanks for this Ed. What a relief! We've got the road boat, a '97 e38 (740iL) with 170K so far. I'll start calling upholstery shops here. Best, Bill On Oct 31, 2007, at 4:31 PM, Ed MacVaugh wrote: > The $900 number seems quite high, my E32 was under $450. > > My shop here in Baltimore told me they have the exact same material > and can do a similar job for the $300 range. > > Ed > > Bill Sharp wrote: >> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:12:42 -0500 >> From: Bill Sharp <e36@cueframe.org> >> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headliner Advice >> >> Just so I'm clear: >> >> I checked at the dealer and they want close to $900 for a new one >> for our old 7. >> >> And, that doesn't include labor! >> >> Are you saying I can perhaps find an upholstery shop and they'll >> remove, glue and reinstall it for somewhere South of say, $400? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bill >> '99 M3 >> >> >> >> On Oct 31, 2007, at 2:24 PM, Jay G wrote: >> >>> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:18:29 -1000 >>> From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> >>> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headliner Advice >>> >>> wow...$110 is cheap...i paid $200 to have mine done- but the >>> upholstery shop was the one to remove it... >>> >>> i thought about undertaking the task myself, when i asked a >>> friend to help me out...he said he did it before in another car >>> he had, and said the hassle wasnt worth it...he said if he could >>> do it all over again- the $200 woulda been well spent... >>> >>> shelhart2@aol.com wrote: >>> >>>> Since you're already taking it our (which isn't really that >>>> bad), take it to someone to do it right.? I think it cost?me >>>> $110 to get mine done and it was well worth it.? I haven't seen >>>> a DIY job that looked decent or didn't fall back down?soon after >>>> getting back installed.??There's always that line between >>>> satisfaction for trying and accomplishing something on your own >>>> versus the value of your time (and ultimate frustration or doing >>>> it twice).? >>>> >>> >>> >>> ************************************************* >>> 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 >> ************************************************* >> >> >> >>
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:08:05 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan Does the VAC oil pan baffle that BimmerWorld sells have to be welded in? If so, how tricky is that? Paul Andrews 98 M3/4 # 42 STU ************************************************* All of Neil's recommendations are good ones. But, don't foget to get the new (used) oil pan baffled too! Unless you absolutely will never ever autox or track the car. If you do, now's the time to do it. List supporters Bimmerworld or TMS can get you everything you need to get this job done. HTH, Chris G. Dinan S2
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan - from Christopher Griffith
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:19:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Christopher Griffith <ctgriffit@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan I believe both the VAC kit and Turner's kit have to be welded in. From what I understand, it's not a big deal for someone who has the correct equipment to weld aluminum. I choose to install the $$$ LTW dual pickup oil pan. I did the entire install myself ~6 mos. ago, so if you have any questions or want to discuss, contact me offline. Chris G. Dinan S2 ----- Original Message ---- From: Paul Andrews <emosound@verizon.net> To: Christopher Griffith <ctgriffit@yahoo.com>; E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 5:08:05 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan Does the VAC oil pan baffle that BimmerWorld sells have to be welded in? If so, how tricky is that? Paul Andrews 98 M3/4 # 42 STU ************************************************* All of Neil's recommendations are good ones. But, don't foget to get the new (used) oil pan baffled too! Unless you absolutely will never ever autox or track the car. If you do, now's the time to do it. List supporters Bimmerworld or TMS can get you everything you need to get this job done. HTH, Chris G. Dinan S2
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#8. RE: tranny mount crack or intentional slit?? - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:29:51 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: tranny mount crack or intentional slit?? I see slots in this image, but just for adjustment purposes. http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/images/dec06_02.jpg KLB -------------------- 9 -------------------- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:24:43 -0500 From: gary.preece@insightbb.com Subject: tranny mount crack or intentional slit?? My car has been shuddering and making a clacking noise when I brake or downshift. At first I thought it was something loose and banging against the fan, but I took the fan off and no change. I noticed that both of the front holes on the tranny mount looked cracked. Can anyone tell me if the forward holes on the tranny mount that bolts to the chasis are supposed to have slits in them? They look to be in similar spots on each side and I cannot tell if they are cracks or intentional slits. Car is up on jack stands and awaiting diagnosis! Thanks. Gary Louisville, KY 95 M3
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#9. got some new tarhs - from David Thomas
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:34:00 -0700 From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: got some new tarhs Just went and picked up my wheels...had some Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1's mounted on 'em. I needed tires in a bad way and only had about $600 to spend so I decided to try these out. They were $580 shipped from Tire Rack. They guys that mounted them said they needed to put them out in the sun for a bit to mount them easier, they also said they balanced beautifully, which is always nice. Anyone run these yet? I just put them on the car so I have no feedback yet, but they sure look the business ;-) Dave
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#10. RE: exaust replacement - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:33:29 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: exaust replacement My suspicion is that these are same as the early Rouge or UUC units Also an 1996+ E36 M3 cat back take off is a good upgrade for the 95, as it flows better. KLB -----Original Message----- From: Jay Johnson [mailto:jay@pactitle.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 1:41 PM To: Burgess, Kim L Subject: Re: exaust replacement Thanks Kim this is a great price for an exhaust. Wouldn't it be great if these guys had wav. files on there websites so you could listen to their products. Jay Burgess, Kim L wrote: > List sponsor Bimmer World sells replacement DEC cats. > > And Jim Ireland sells two reasonable SS cat back systems. While you > are there replace the cast head pipes with 96+ or Jet Hot headers. > http://www.iemotorsport.com/ > > Original clutch? > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:21:02 -0700 > From: Jay Johnson <jay@pactitle.com> > Subject: exaust replacement > > Well my 95 M3 has 257,000 miles on it now. > Original clutch but the exhaust is gone. Sounded like a 430 yesterday > but after hitting a small pot hole in the road it now sounds like > Gordon's stock car, not good. > Any advice on replacements. Looking for a little better tone than > stock but not loud. > > Jay Johnson > 94//M3 > Thousand Oaks CA > >