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#1. Re: [E36M3] HP Calculation - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:01:40 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HP Calculation > From: "Azik [Hotmail]" <azik@hotmail.com> > > So which tyre pressure would yield more power? > higher or lower? That was an interesting way of stating that. :-) Regards, Rich
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#2. Re: [E36M3] HP Calculation - from Azik [Hotmail]
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:26:46 +0100 From: "Azik [Hotmail]" <azik@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HP Calculation That's how bad my english is :) EVO (UK) magazine went with Ferrari 599 GTB to the rolling road and it showed only 570 HP instead of 620 stock. the tires were worn after track day so they swapped them with new ones - bingo! 630 horses! The old tires were slightly worn, grained and too sticky. Azar, '97 528iA, '98 M3 3.2 Coupe Euro 321 HP (oOO\(||||)(||||)/OOo) /|OO|(||||)(||||)|OO|\ Celle, Germany ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 3:02 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] HP Calculation > Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:01:40 -0400 > From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] HP Calculation > >> From: "Azik [Hotmail]" <azik@hotmail.com> >> >> So which tyre pressure would yield more power? >> higher or lower? > > > That was an interesting way of stating that. > > :-) > > Regards, > > Rich > > > ************************************************* > 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. New engine noise - from Autoxcrazy
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:55:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Autoxcrazy <autoxcrazy@yahoo.com> Subject: New engine noise Group, I've noticed a new noise coming from my motor (1999 3.2l -- 96k miles). The sound is loudest near the exhaust side of the motor (passenger side). It's rythmical -- sort of a tapping sound. My initial guess is that it is in some way related to a cyclinder valve or perhaps a small leak at the exhaust manifold. It's hard to tell if it's coming from inside the motor or if it is outside, but it is definitely motor related, because I can hear it when the car is stationary and only while the motor is running. Any thoughts on how I can diagnose the problem, or better yet, does anyone have experience with this sound? I've opened the hood and while the engine is running I've tried to isolate the sound by moving around until it is loudest. My next course of action will be to get the car up in the air and get under it while it is running to try and see the exhaust manifold side a little better. I was thinking maybe I could get my hand up in there or blow smoke around the manifold to see if there are any puffs of air. As always, I appreciate the information and advice that I've recieved from this group. It has saved me a ton of money and made my experience with this vehicle significantly better. Thank you, Bill Steele '99 M3 --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
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#4. OT: BMW CCA - from Robert Exconde
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:20:02 -0500 From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3@exconde.com> Subject: OT: BMW CCA Does the US club have any affiliation with other clubs (ie, BMW Club of Canada)? Do they freely/willingly accept foreigners to their events and vice versa? Robert No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1339 - Release Date: 3/22/2008 16:43
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#5. Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope - from Matt Bader
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Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:17:20 -0400 From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope Isn't there some sort of auto stethoscope that one can get to help isolate sounds? I have a rattle in my right rear area (high up, not suspension related ) that I thought I might be able to better diagnose if I sat in the back seat with a stethoscope type device while someone else drives the car, and I try to isolate the location of the rattle. Perhaps that would be useful for engine issues, not sure. Is this a crazy idea? Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware Autoxcrazy wrote: > Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:55:47 -0700 (PDT) > From: Autoxcrazy <autoxcrazy@yahoo.com> > Subject: New engine noise > > Group, > > I've noticed a new noise coming from my motor (1999 3.2l -- 96k miles). The sound is loudest near the exhaust side of the motor (passenger side). It's rythmical -- sort of a tapping sound. My initial guess is that it is in some way related to a cyclinder valve or perhaps a small leak at the exhaust manifold. It's hard to tell if it's coming from inside the motor or if it is outside, but it is definitely motor related, because I can hear it when the car is stationary and only while the motor is running. > > Any thoughts on how I can diagnose the problem, or better yet, does anyone have experience with this sound? I've opened the hood and while the engine is running I've tried to isolate the sound by moving around until it is loudest. My next course of action will be to get the car up in the air and get under it while it is running to try and see the exhaust manifold side a little better. I was thinking maybe I could get my hand up in there or blow smoke around the manifold to see if there are any puffs of air. > > As always, I appreciate the information and advice that I've recieved from this group. It has saved me a ton of money and made my experience with this vehicle significantly better. > > Thank you, > Bill Steele > '99 M3 > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. > > ************************************************* > 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] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope - from Bill and Jan Klemme
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Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:07:53 -0400 From: Bill and Jan Klemme <wklemme@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope There IS a device like that...not commonly found in stores but I used this technique several weeks ago when trying to figure out where a rumbling noise was coming from under the hood. I suspected water pump (don't know why...it's only got 90K miles on it!) but to nail it down I found a short piece of garden hose and put one end in my ear (how's that for a visual?) whilst probing around where all the moving stuff is. Resting the open end of the hose on the water pump made it very clear that it was in fact the source of the noise. (You have to actually touch the part. Being close isn't usually helpful.) It could have been the power steering pump or generator too but this is a pretty good way of pinpointing where noise is coming from. A stethoscope would be better because it transmits the sound to BOTH ears while blocking out extraneous noise. On the other hand a garden hose does have a bit of class... Regards, Bill K (one dirty ear) PS....don't let the hose touch any moving parts...especially the fan, and especially while the other end is on your ear. PPS... If you can't find a short piece of garden hose, it's easy to make one. Matt Bader wrote: > Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:17:20 -0400 > From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope > > Isn't there some sort of auto stethoscope that one can get to help > isolate sounds? I have a rattle in my right rear area (high up, not > suspension related ) that I thought I might be able to better diagnose > if I sat in the back seat with a stethoscope type device while someone > else drives the car, and I try to isolate the location of the rattle. > Perhaps that would be useful for engine issues, not sure. Is this a > crazy idea? > > Matt Bader > 98 M3/4 > Delaware
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#7. Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope - from Matt Bader
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Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:14:24 -0400 From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope Gorden hose, eh? Well, I used a wooden spatula from the kitchen to remove sound deadening material, so whatever works go for it. Glad to know it helped, and I'll now have to try something similar for my rattle! Matt Bader Bill and Jan Klemme wrote: > Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:07:53 -0400 > From: Bill and Jan Klemme <wklemme@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope > > There IS a device like that...not commonly found in stores but I used > this technique several weeks ago when trying to figure out where a > rumbling noise was coming from under the hood. I suspected water pump > (don't know why...it's only got 90K miles on it!) but to nail it down > I found a short piece of garden hose and put one end in my ear (how's > that for a visual?) whilst probing around where all the moving stuff > is. Resting the open end of the hose on the water pump made it very > clear that it was in fact the source of the noise. (You have to > actually touch the part. Being close isn't usually helpful.) It could > have been the power steering pump or generator too but this is a > pretty good way of pinpointing where noise is coming from. A > stethoscope would be better because it transmits the sound to BOTH > ears while blocking out extraneous noise. On the other hand a garden > hose does have a bit of class... > Regards, > Bill K (one dirty ear) > PS....don't let the hose touch any moving parts...especially the fan, > and especially while the other end is on your ear. PPS... If you can't > find a short piece of garden hose, it's easy to make one. > > Matt Bader wrote: >> Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:17:20 -0400 >> From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> >> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope >> >> Isn't there some sort of auto stethoscope that one can get to help >> isolate sounds? I have a rattle in my right rear area (high up, not >> suspension related ) that I thought I might be able to better >> diagnose if I sat in the back seat with a stethoscope type device >> while someone else drives the car, and I try to isolate the location >> of the rattle. Perhaps that would be useful for engine issues, not >> sure. Is this a crazy idea? >> >> Matt Bader >> 98 M3/4 >> Delaware > > > > ************************************************* > 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] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope - from Mark D
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Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:19:12 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope Sure is: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41966 Although it's an expensive one. Might break the bank :-P Though it is from harborfreight so it might literally break the bank after you have to replace it after each use due to it breaking. Thanks, Mark Bill and Jan Klemme wrote: > Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:07:53 -0400 > From: Bill and Jan Klemme <wklemme@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope > > There IS a device like that...not commonly found in stores but I used > this technique several weeks ago when trying to figure out where a > rumbling noise was coming from under the hood. I suspected water pump > (don't know why...it's only got 90K miles on it!) but to nail it down > I found a short piece of garden hose and put one end in my ear (how's > that for a visual?) whilst probing around where all the moving stuff > is. Resting the open end of the hose on the water pump made it very > clear that it was in fact the source of the noise. (You have to > actually touch the part. Being close isn't usually helpful.) It could > have been the power steering pump or generator too but this is a > pretty good way of pinpointing where noise is coming from. A > stethoscope would be better because it transmits the sound to BOTH > ears while blocking out extraneous noise. On the other hand a garden > hose does have a bit of class... > Regards, > Bill K (one dirty ear) > PS....don't let the hose touch any moving parts...especially the fan, > and especially while the other end is on your ear. PPS... If you can't > find a short piece of garden hose, it's easy to make one. > > Matt Bader wrote: >> Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:17:20 -0400 >> From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> >> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope >> >> Isn't there some sort of auto stethoscope that one can get to help >> isolate sounds? I have a rattle in my right rear area (high up, not >> suspension related ) that I thought I might be able to better >> diagnose if I sat in the back seat with a stethoscope type device >> while someone else drives the car, and I try to isolate the location >> of the rattle. Perhaps that would be useful for engine issues, not >> sure. Is this a crazy idea? >> >> Matt Bader >> 98 M3/4 >> Delaware
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#9. Re: [E36M3] OT: BMW CCA - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:23:14 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: BMW CCA On Mar 23, 2008, at 9:22 PM, Robert Exconde wrote: > Does the US club have any affiliation with other clubs (ie, BMW Club > of > Canada)? Do they freely/willingly accept foreigners to their events > and vice > versa? No. Yes. :) - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing homepage at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#10. RE: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope - from Mike Frank
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Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:29:02 -0400 From: "Mike Frank" <mfrank28@insightbb.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope Somehow that post feels incomplete without a picture. :) Mike > -----Original Message----- > From: Bill and Jan Klemme [mailto:wklemme@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 10:13 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope > > Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:07:53 -0400 > From: Bill and Jan Klemme <wklemme@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] New engine noise; diagnosing with stethoscope > > There IS a device like that...not commonly found in stores but I used > this technique several weeks ago when trying to figure out where a > rumbling noise was coming from under the hood. I suspected water pump > (don't know why...it's only got 90K miles on it!) but to nail it down I > found a short piece of garden hose and put one end in my ear (how's that > for a visual?) whilst probing around where all the moving stuff is. > Resting the open end of the hose on the water pump made it very clear > that it was in fact the source of the noise. (You have to actually > touch the part. Being close isn't usually helpful.) It could have been > the power steering pump or generator too but this is a pretty good way > of pinpointing where noise is coming from. A stethoscope would be > better because it transmits the sound to BOTH ears while blocking out > extraneous noise. On the other hand a garden hose does have a bit of > class... > Regards, > Bill K (one dirty ear) > PS....don't let the hose touch any moving parts...especially the fan, > and especially while the other end is on your ear. > PPS... If you can't find a short piece of garden hose, it's easy to make > one. >