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#1. Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] removing air from calipers after a rebuild? - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:49:04 -0500 From: "Chris Papademetrious" <chrispitude@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] removing air from calipers after a rebuild? Hi Marco, Thanks for the response! I had vacuum caps over the hose ends while it sat. I didn't see any leaks, but that doesn't rule out the possibility that some small bubbles might have managed to work their way back into the system while I was spinning off the calipers. Actually, that reminds me of a lesson learned... Although the rubber vacuum caps were great at keeping the system closed while the calipers are off the car, a brake hose pinch-clamp would have been very useful to prevent a brake fluid mess while removing or reinstalling the caliper. I thought with the reservoir cap on, I could R/R the caliper fast enough to keep dribbles to a minimum, but I still managed to make quite a mess all over my freshly painted calipers. So I think my plan is to let it sit until the snow clears, during which time I'll grab some clear vacuum line to look for bubbles. While it's snowbound, I'll tap the calipers some more with a larger and harder mallet. When the snow clears, I'll do a quick air-pressure bleed, then drop the car and drive it around. Once it gets some miles, I'll go to town and run a full can of ATE fluid through at 20psi and that will hopefully do the trick. - Chris On Jan 13, 2008 4:01 PM, Marco Romani <marco@corsa-na.com> wrote: > Tap the calipers with something harder than a rubber mallet, but you don't > need to whack it real hard. > > Also - hopefully there isn't any air in the master cylinder - if it leaked > down while you had the rest of the system apart that maybe your problem. > > Marco
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#2. Paint Detailing Redux - from Matt Bader
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:10:23 -0500 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: Paint Detailing Redux Hello All: I had a chance to pick up the Meguiar’s clay kit yesterday and gave my car a good clay cleaning today. The kit includes the detailer spray, two clay bars, and a sample bottle of cleaner wax (enough to do about one waxing). I thoroughly washed the car last evening and then parked it overnight in the garage. The washing and drying with chamois is an hour long project in itself, so I decided to do the clay cleaning (followed by waxing) today, which took another two and half hours or so. All in all, I am pleased with the results. A supposedly clean car still produces dirt, etc. in the clay, and you can feel the surface imperfections when you are running the clay over everything. Using the detailer spray is a little messy and drippy in certain areas, but it seems to do the trick. Thanks all for the previous suggestions and links on paint detailing. When I have more time, I will probably get into the detailing thing more thoroughly, but for now the car looks pretty good for ten years old. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware
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#3. FS: OE GT/LTW Motorsport Strut Brace (RARE) - from Evan Brown
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:16:17 -0500 From: "Evan Brown" <shiftye23@comcast.net> Subject: FS: OE GT/LTW Motorsport Strut Brace (RARE) Like new, authentic OE BMW Motorsport part. Factory equipped on E36 GT/LTW models. Very RARE and NLA. I imported this part from Germany and paid $800+ brand new. It is in mint condition. Pics upon request. Asking $650 plus shipping.
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#4.Supersprint Cat Back Stainless Exhaust, DTM tips - from Kirk Lachman
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:58:42 -0800 (GMT-08:00) From: Kirk Lachman <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: <FS> Supersprint Cat Back Stainless Exhaust, DTM tips I am selling my cat back Supersprint stainless exhaust w/DTM tips. It has been on the car for about 25k miles. It is NOT cosmetically perfect, but it functions perfectly. Going to full race system on car so I do not need this anymore. BMP and others sell this new for $1k-ish. $500 plus actually shipping costs from 89144. Please email me directly for pics. Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 JP (in the making...)
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#5. Part Needed for front suspension - from Kirk
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:02:33 -0800 From: "Kirk" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Part Needed for front suspension I have once again broken #7 in this: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93 <http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=31_023 9&hg=31&fg=10> &mospid=47486&btnr=31_0239&hg=31&fg=10 I have the special tapered washer that is in the next view on realoem, so I don't know what is happening... Does anyone who has switched to coilovers have one of these (or two) sitting around? This year's budget does not allow for coilovers so I'm kinda stuck (and I was at the dealer Friday...). Thanks, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 JP (in process)
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#6.Ultimate Garage Jacking Plate - from Kirk
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:11:01 -0800 From: "Kirk" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: <FS> Ultimate Garage Jacking Plate I have one of Steve D'G's jacking plates for sale. Will sell for $80 plus shipping. Email me directly for pics. Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 JP (in process)
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#7. Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] removing air from calipers after a rebuild? - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:37:19 -0500 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] removing air from calipers after a rebuild? On Jan 13, 2008 4:50 PM, Chris Papademetrious <chrispitude@gmail.com> wrote: > So I think my plan is to let it sit until the snow clears, during > which time I'll grab some clear vacuum line to look for bubbles. > While it's snowbound, I'll tap the calipers some more with a larger > and harder mallet. When the snow clears, I'll do a quick air-pressure > bleed, then drop the car and drive it around. Once it gets some > miles, I'll go to town and run a full can of ATE fluid through at > 20psi and that will hopefully do the trick. That sounds like a lot of extra messing around. I'd pick up the extra quart of fluid and run it through now with 15 psi of pressure while also tapping the calipers like Marco suggested. If after driving it that didn't do it then repeat. Carlos 98 M3 that has always worked on this car 97 540i/6 probably in need of a brake fluid flush/purge
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#8. Re: removing air from calipers after a rebuild? - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:53:31 -0500 From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> Subject: Re: removing air from calipers after a rebuild? Fully flush the system, if you only used a portion of the fluid present in the reservoir, there is no way you got all the air out of the system. Flush at least a pint through or more, drive the car, repeat. Regards, Rich
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#9. OT: Hope you weren't waiting.... - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:11:11 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: OT: Hope you weren't waiting.... http://culturegarage.com/2008/01/11/are-you-waiting-for-you-brand-new-bmw-bmw-na-loses-370-cars/
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#10. do worn Koni SA shocks get clunky? - from Dave Thomas
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Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:31:53 -0800 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: do worn Koni SA shocks get clunky? Trying to sort out a few clunks from the rear of my car. Only real obvious when running high tire psi and moderate to low adjustment on the Koni's. I am pretty sure its coming from the shocks (everything else seems tip top) so I thought I would ask: Do Koni shocks get clunky when worn? Anyone know what the going rate to have them rebuilt is? Thanks, Dave