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#1. Drive axle removal help needed - stripped torx bolt - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:53:51 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Drive axle removal help needed - stripped torx bolt Chris, Hello.. I did this on my race car last year. Yes you can cut the head of the bolt off, and then remove the bolt later. I did not need to remove my diff, so I drilled out the bolt, and then used an easy out to remove it.. Good luck Mo -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:08:42 -0500 From: "Chris Baker" <cjbaker790@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Drive axle removal help needed - stripped torx bolt While we're on the topic, (I'll change the subject to minimize the thread hijack), is there any flaw in my logic that if I have a totally stripped/mutilated torx bolt, I may as well just cut the head off and get the rest of it out when I have the diff out later? It's a shoulder bolt, so as near as I can tell the threads are only in the diff portion. Am I missing something here? Thanks Chris B.
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#2. Re: Drive axle removal help needed - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:42:10 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Drive axle removal help needed on 1/3/08 2:41 PM, Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > E12 I believe. And you really have to jam them on there. What a pain, > glad I'm finished with that! E12 is the size on a 99 323 so I *highly* > doubt there is a size difference. That's the same torx E socket used > for the driveshaft to rear diff too. Dmitri was asking about the single large nut on the outer end of the halfshaft. I believe you're referring to the small bolts holding the inboard ends to the diff output flange. Thinking about this, it really doesn't matter what size they are, since you pretty much have to buy a whole E-socket set, and would be nuts not to. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#3. Re: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:51:37 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 on 1/3/08 2:41 PM, "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> wrote: > Does the S52 rear main seal replacement involve dropping the oil pan? > I'm planning a panbafflemotormountwiredoilpumpnut upgrade in the near > future. I am curious if the new gasket will be lost when I inevitably > replace the clutchflywheelquibobushingscdvslavecylinder and > preventatively replace the rear main seal. No, only removal of the transmission. > Also, I've been waiting for sears to get stock of the following since > it's such a steal of a price > > http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00970983000P?vName=Tools&cName= > MechanicsTools&sName=Automotive%20Specialty%20Tools&psid=YAHOOSSP01&sid= > ISx20070515x00001c Apparently the same thing, for only $50: <http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_20030940 3_200309403> Neil 96 M3
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed - from Mark D
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Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:46:10 -0500 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed Neil Maller wrote: > Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:42:10 -0500 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: Drive axle removal help needed > > on 1/3/08 2:41 PM, Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > > >> E12 I believe. And you really have to jam them on there. What a pain, >> glad I'm finished with that! E12 is the size on a 99 323 so I *highly* >> doubt there is a size difference. That's the same torx E socket used >> for the driveshaft to rear diff too. >> > > Dmitri was asking about the single large nut on the outer end of the > halfshaft. > > I believe you're referring to the small bolts holding the inboard ends to > the diff output flange. Thinking about this, it really doesn't matter what > size they are, since you pretty much have to buy a whole E-socket set, and > would be nuts not to. > We established this privately, I didn't post to the list to try to save face since it's such a silly mistake (he explained it pretty clearly :-P) . I was just hoping nobody else would notice. Such a big E nut as the collar nut is is going to require an E socket I've never seen in a hardware store... My $20 E socket set doesn't have one that large (If it's 25-30mm or so size anyway, that's huge). Thanks, Mark
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#5. RE: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 - from William Townsend
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 17:19:00 -0500 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: RE: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 Patrick, The rear main seal can only be done with the flywheel off. Dropping the oil pan does not involve that seal. Bimmerworld can sell you the nut with wire and the oil pan gasket as a kit. That is where mine came from. I just did a clutch on my 328 and also did the rear main seal. The mechanic at the dealer said the S52 and M52 motors have very reliable main seals. Mine was at 173K miles and not a drop of oil anywhere. --Bill 96 M3 coupe 97 328i
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#6. Oil Prices / Dependency - from Jeff Bjerke
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 17:21:09 -0500 From: Jeff Bjerke <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: Oil Prices / Dependency Bingo Karl, I'd hate to offend the caribou or dolphin with a big drill though.... ;^) I can't figure out why USA doesn't produce more oil and add a few refineries. Offshore drilling experts China, India and Cuba are going there now. http://www.itsyourtimes.com/?q=node/1166 http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/09/news/economy/oil_cuba/index.htm Obligatory M3 content: My M3 requires oil and gas. Jeff Bjerke 98 Red/Blk Coupe ===================== No, if your stock and retail prices increase so does your profit. It's the way corporations work. What I see that is strange is the lack of the USA to build new drilling sites and increase the amount of oil that we produce. So as to not rely on OPEC and the instability of Middle Eastern region for oil. Obligatory E36 M3 content: Since my oil pan debacle is now over. The engine runs quiter than ever before. :) I do wish I had gone to an aftermarket undertray vs replacing all the stock plastic bits. Karl 95 M3
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? OT: Oil Prices - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 17:44:08 -0600 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? OT: Oil Prices Exactly! Paul L Fisher 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic Become a BMW CCA Member! Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: Matt Bader [mailto:mbader@exammaster.com] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 6:23 AM To: 'Paul L Fisher'; 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? OT: Oil Prices Way off topic here, but one of my retirement funds is heavily invested in oil stocks, so when the market dipped yesterday in part because of oil hitting $100/barrel, that fund at least went up! So, if you can't beat 'em join 'em! Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware (where we have a big a** refinery and still pay high pump prices) -----Original Message----- From: Paul L Fisher [mailto:bmw@paul-fisher.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:02 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:54:55 -0600 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? What is so strange about it? Most companies when they have an increase in gross sales, net profit usually follows along. Do we think they should become non-profit companies? Where do you think the profits go to? Shareholders. People like you and I. Paul L Fisher 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic Become a BMW CCA Member! Elkhorn, WI. Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.5/1190 - Release Date: 12/19/2007 7:37 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1208 - Release Date: 1/3/2008 3:52 PM
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#8. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] RE: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 - from Marco Romani
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 18:30:33 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <marco@corsa-na.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] RE: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 If the rear main isn't leaking I'd leave it alone. One of the things that actually be worse if you fix it "preventatively". Marco -----Original Message----- From: William Townsend [mailto:wtownsend@juniper.net] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:22 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] RE: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 17:19:00 -0500 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: RE: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 Patrick, The rear main seal can only be done with the flywheel off. Dropping the oil pan does not involve that seal. Bimmerworld can sell you the nut with wire and the oil pan gasket as a kit. That is where mine came from. I just did a clutch on my 328 and also did the rear main seal. The mechanic at the dealer said the S52 and M52 motors have very reliable main seals. Mine was at 173K miles and not a drop of oil anywhere. --Bill 96 M3 coupe 97 328i ************************************************* 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: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed - from Dmitri Zorine
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 22:08:17 -0500 From: "Dmitri Zorine" <dmitri@dz-inc.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed > We established this privately, I didn't post to the list to > try to save face since it's such a silly mistake (he > explained it pretty clearly > :-P) . I was just hoping nobody else would notice. Such a > big E nut as the collar nut is is going to require an E > socket I've never seen in a hardware store... My $20 E > socket set doesn't have one that large (If it's 25-30mm or so > size anyway, that's huge). For the record, mark, I didn't rat you out. :-) Yep, it's bigger than 30 mm, more like 36-40... I wonder if this 36 mm is the right one: http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AST-6500X-36.html#448 But measuring the nut with calipers it looks more like 37-43 mm depending on where I measure.
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#10. FS: 2 TC Design/Jaffster shift knobs - from Duncan Burke
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2008 19:31:14 -0800 (PST) From: Duncan Burke <pureone55@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: 2 TC Design/Jaffster shift knobs Hi all, I have available 2 TC Design/Jaffster shift knobs. These are tall delrin units. They are brand new, never even unwrapped. They'll work with a stock BMW shifter and any short shifter (unless you have something that is way off the map). I'm selling because I no longer own the cars that they were destined for. $85 plus shipping. See the thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=685790 Thanks, Duncan ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ