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#1. RE: [E36M3] Vanos help for imported beer :) - from Alex Demsky
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Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 08:56:54 -0500 From: Alex Demsky <hyper_m3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Vanos help for imported beer :) Yeah, Ive tried to email you about it a couple times but didnt get a response. Was wondering if I was getting caught in your personal spam filter. Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 07 BMW 335i ~ [url]http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Hyper335.html[/url]97 BMW S/C M3 ~ [url]http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Bimmer.html[/url]07 Ducati 695 ~ [url]http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Ducati695.html[/url]> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 20:46:14 -0800> From: chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Vanos help for imported beer :)> To: hyper_m3@hotmail.com; e36m3@bmw-m.net> > I can't say I'd do it for free beer, but my rates are reasonable =)> > Chester> > --- Alex Demsky <hyper_m3@hotmail.com> wrote:> > Im in the same boat up here in NJ.Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 07 BMW 335i ~> > >
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Rear Interior side panel removal - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:24:20 -0500 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear Interior side panel removal On Nov 7, 2007 8:14 AM, Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> wrote: > The Bentley is woefully inadequate when it comes to interior trim. I need > to remove the front side panels myself. When I was reinstalling my > headliner after removing the sunroof cassette, I was trying to figure out > how to remove the B pillar panels, but Bentley had nothing. I managed to > loosen them enough to get the headliner back in, but never did figure how to > remove them (for fear of breaking them in some way.) For interior trim removal it seems to me you have to take off something else in order to get the panel out that you want. The b-pillar ones are a good example. You have to remove the seat belt related components in order to get that one out. For rear trim panels I believe you pull off the side bolsters and the cushion. The side trim panels are clipped in so you just have to pull them off. Make sure all the other trim pieces are out of the way of course, sometimes these hold a small edge of a corner which would make it impossible to remove the piece w/o breaking something. Carlos 98 M3
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#3. RE: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:24:26 -0600 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... I just got a quote from VAC on welding their baffle kit @ $85. Anybody else think that's ridiculous for the single weld Bill describes below? Perhaps they weld more than just pan to top plate of baffle? It is aluminum however... Is anyone else surprised vendors with baffle kits do not offer a pan exchange program. Some folks daily drive their M3's for example. Must be a liability/core issue thing. Patrick -----Original Message----- From: William Townsend [mailto:wtownsend@juniper.net] Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:35 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:24:39 -0400 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: RE: VAC baffle weld.... The VAC oil baffle is the least welding intensive. One simple weld of the post that is molded into the oil pan to the top plate of the baffle. A mildly skilled Al welder can do that. The Turner parts would be much more involved. I had a friend taking welding classes take it to school and they did it in minutes. --Bill 96 M3 coupe ************************************************* 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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#4. RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... - from Marco Romani
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Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:40:04 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <marco@corsa-na.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... Well with Al you must make sure it's really clean before welding. So removal of old stock baffles, cleaning, prep, actually welding could take about .5 to .75 hours so $85 isn't a complete ripoff. But then I'm used to SF Bay area prices. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Goss, Patrick - PA [mailto:Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:25 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:24:26 -0600 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... I just got a quote from VAC on welding their baffle kit @ $85. Anybody else think that's ridiculous for the single weld Bill describes below? Perhaps they weld more than just pan to top plate of baffle? It is aluminum however... Is anyone else surprised vendors with baffle kits do not offer a pan exchange program. Some folks daily drive their M3's for example. Must be a liability/core issue thing. Patrick -----Original Message----- From: William Townsend [mailto:wtownsend@juniper.net] Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:35 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:24:39 -0400 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: RE: VAC baffle weld.... The VAC oil baffle is the least welding intensive. One simple weld of the post that is molded into the oil pan to the top plate of the baffle. A mildly skilled Al welder can do that. The Turner parts would be much more involved. I had a friend taking welding classes take it to school and they did it in minutes. --Bill 96 M3 coupe ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.23/1114 - Release Date: 11/6/2007 8:05 PM
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#5. windshield washer problem - from Reed Nicholson
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Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:41:33 -0800 From: "Reed Nicholson" <reedthis@comcast.net> Subject: windshield washer problem My windshield washer was suddenly not squirting. Lots of juice in the jug, could hear the motor running when I pulled the handle, so I used a needle to clean the hood jets. They did not seem to be clogged, and still nothing. I pulled the motor up out of its mounting spot on the jug and the juice came flowing out, then replaced the motor. Tried it again and everything was now working, but not aimed correctly. I used the needle again to aim the jets, and now they're not squirting again, I just get air and bubbles. I can't find anywhere along the hose that seems to be pinched or leaking. Any ideas what's going on? Thanks, Reed/Seattle
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#6. Looking for 413 DME - from Steve Klein
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Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 13:48:45 -0600 From: Steve Klein <s.klein@steveklein.cc> Subject: Looking for 413 DME Hi, Gang- I finally got the car to the shop on Monday and aside from TWO shorts causing drain (one corroded terminal and one dead bug across the trunk light switch), they found that my DME was also dead. They put in one from a 325 and the car fired right up, put mine back in and the injectors locked open and tried to flood the car again. They put the 325 DME back in to confirm, and the car ran just fine. So, now I'm putting feelers out for a 413 DME (0 261 200 413). I've sent e-mails to a few people on BimmerForums selling theirs, but I want to cover my bases as I need to get back on 4 wheels as the weather turns. Thanks for your help, Steve
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#7. Re: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... - from Mark D
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Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:48:30 -0500 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... VAC seems expensive for everything. They quoted me $2900 for a bottom end rebuild with a reconditioned oil pump. The costs for coated bearings, etc etc other race parts would add to the cost. Is it me or is it insane that I have to be $3900 to take apart my engine and have it rebuilt versus buying a long block for only marginally more, perhaps without a core charge so I can keep what I have as a spare or rebuild it slowly. Thanks, Mark Goss, Patrick - PA wrote: > Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:24:26 -0600 > From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... > > I just got a quote from VAC on welding their baffle kit @ $85. Anybody > else think that's ridiculous for the single weld Bill describes below? > Perhaps they weld more than just pan to top plate of baffle? It is > aluminum however... > > Is anyone else surprised vendors with baffle kits do not offer a pan > exchange program. Some folks daily drive their M3's for example. Must > be a liability/core issue thing. > > Patrick > > -----Original Message----- > From: William Townsend [mailto:wtownsend@juniper.net] > Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:35 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... > > Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:24:39 -0400 > From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> > Subject: RE: VAC baffle weld.... > > The VAC oil baffle is the least welding intensive. One simple weld of > the post that is molded into the oil pan to the top plate of the baffle. > A mildly skilled Al welder can do that. The Turner parts would be much > more involved. I had a friend taking welding classes take it to school > and they did it in minutes. > > > > --Bill > > 96 M3 coupe > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#8. Re: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... - from Jason Knight
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Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 15:02:57 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... An unknown used engine could turn into a known dead engine quite quickly. A known rebuilt engine by a race shop that has reliably rebuilt engines in the past, to me, is worth the premium. To me that's a no brainer. Then again, I've had the opportunity to be around the racing world over the past 5 or 6 years; the economics of paying the experienced pros now makes sense to me. Going through four engines in a few months versus having the same engine for 5 seasons makes the extra upfront coin worthwhile (note - I knew someone going through the engines, fortunately it wasn't us; I have paid for overnight Saturday AM shipping to the track on more than one occasion though - ouch). My two cents Jason ----- Original Message ---- From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 2:54:38 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:48:30 -0500 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... VAC seems expensive for everything. They quoted me $2900 for a bottom end rebuild with a reconditioned oil pump. The costs for coated bearings, etc etc other race parts would add to the cost. Is it me or is it insane that I have to be $3900 to take apart my engine and have it rebuilt versus buying a long block for only marginally more, perhaps without a core charge so I can keep what I have as a spare or rebuild it slowly. Thanks, Mark Goss, Patrick - PA wrote: > Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:24:26 -0600 > From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... > > I just got a quote from VAC on welding their baffle kit @ $85. Anybody > else think that's ridiculous for the single weld Bill describes below? > Perhaps they weld more than just pan to top plate of baffle? It is > aluminum however... > > Is anyone else surprised vendors with baffle kits do not offer a pan > exchange program. Some folks daily drive their M3's for example. Must > be a liability/core issue thing. > > Patrick > > -----Original Message----- > From: William Townsend [mailto:wtownsend@juniper.net] > Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:35 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] RE: VAC baffle weld.... > > Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:24:39 -0400 > From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> > Subject: RE: VAC baffle weld.... > > The VAC oil baffle is the least welding intensive. One simple weld of > the post that is molded into the oil pan to the top plate of the baffle. > A mildly skilled Al welder can do that. The Turner parts would be much > more involved. I had a friend taking welding classes take it to school > and they did it in minutes. > > > > --Bill > > 96 M3 coupe > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 *************************************************
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#9. OT- Oracle Open World - from Carey Probst
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Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:29:15 -0500 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: OT- Oracle Open World Anybody on this list going to be at Oracle Open World in SF next week. If so, interested in getting together and telling lies about how fast our cars are? Carey -- 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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#10. OT - DevConnections - from Mark D
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Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:20:41 -0500 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: OT - DevConnections Speaking of the oracle conference, is anyone in Vegas for the Latin Grammys or the DevConnections conference? I'm here one more night yet.... think I'll go ride the coaster at stratosphere.... Or rent a dodge viper. Thanks, Mark