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#1. Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool - from Marc Plante
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:06:36 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool Victory design made one that was reasonably priced. I used to own one, but it went out on loan and never came back. Marc Plante E36 M3/4/5 (no time to do RTABS anyhow), Vienna, VA
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#2. Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool; bushing replacement - from Matt Bader
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:25:38 -0400 From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool; bushing replacement With 99k miles on the car, and at least two HPDE events coming up this summer, I am going to swap out all of my bushings. But, lack of time and expertise means the BMW performance shop gets my business on this one. If anyone has a good recommendation on a streetable set, I would appreciate it. Bavarian Autosport has a "streetable" performance bushing package advertised in its Spring 08 catalog that is a mixture of polyurethane/polyester. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware Marc Plante wrote: > Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:06:36 -0400 > From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool > > Victory design made one that was reasonably priced. I used to own > one, but it went out on loan and never came back. > > Marc Plante > E36 M3/4/5 (no time to do RTABS anyhow), > Vienna, VA > > > >
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#3. Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool - from Walter J
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:36:02 -0400 From: "Walter J" <walter.gator@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool Drill + sawzall = 5 min per side to remove. If you replace with urethane bushings you can do the whole job in under an hour. To put factory rubber ones back in... I've used a generic balljoint tool for domestic cars that Autozone let out for free (with deposit) but if you don't have one nearby a threaded rod + creative use of pipe/sockets/oil filter wrench/steel plate etc is annoying to do but effective. Plan to make about 3 trips to the hardware store though and probably to swear quite a bit. On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Karl Rentler <csws.69@gmail.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:39:39 -0400 > From: "Karl Rentler" <csws.69@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool > > Drill, chisel, hammer, and Saw + time = RTABs out. > > Cost is less than $20 > > Does the local BMWCCA chapter have a tool rental? > > Karl > 95 M3 > > > On 3/31/08, Robert Manger <Robert_Manger@mastercard.com> wrote: > > Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:27:43 -0500 > > From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> > > Subject: RTAB tool > > > > Hi all, > > > > Looking to see if anyone has an RTAB tool to rent or has a good source for > > something that will work and not cost half a set of track tires =-). > > > > I am located in CT > > > > Regards, > > > > Rob > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > -- Walter Jordan walter@offcambermotorsport.com http://offcambermotorsport.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool - from Mark D
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:52:16 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool Walter J wrote: > Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:36:02 -0400 > From: "Walter J" <walter.gator@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool > > Drill + sawzall = 5 min per side to remove. If you replace with > urethane bushings you can do the whole job in under an hour. > > To put factory rubber ones back in... I've used a generic balljoint > tool for domestic cars that Autozone let out for free (with deposit) > but if you don't have one nearby a threaded rod + creative use of > pipe/sockets/oil filter wrench/steel plate etc is annoying to do but > effective. Plan to make about 3 trips to the hardware store though and > probably to swear quite a bit. > Make your neighbors hate you kind of swearing! Rear diff bushing in e46 323 = sucks! At least the RTAB's are smaller (like half the size). Thanks, Mark
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#5. RE: [E36M3] RTAB tool - from Vikas.Sinha@zf.com
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:58:44 -0400 From: <Vikas.Sinha@zf.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RTAB tool Walter, Karl: I want to be you guys when I grow up. Seriously, I'm not being snarky -- it took me more than an hour of drilling, cursing, sawzalling, cursing, swearing, and cursing to get the old bushing out first time I tried. The second side was much better -- only 30 minutes. If I had to do the job again, I would DEFINITELY use a tool. Rob: if you're a talentless hack mechanic like me, one option is to buy the VPD tool, use it for the job, and then re-sell here or on ebay/bimmerforums/etc. If I knew then what I know now, that's what I'd do. Vik 97 M3/4 > From: Walter J [mailto:walter.gator@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 10:43 AM > > Drill + sawzall = 5 min per side to remove. If you replace with > urethane bushings you can do the whole job in under an hour. > > > Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:39:39 -0400 > > From: "Karl Rentler" <csws.69@gmail.com> > > > > Drill, chisel, hammer, and Saw + time = RTABs out. > > > > Cost is less than $20 > > > > > Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:27:43 -0500 > > > From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> > > > > > > Looking to see if anyone has an RTAB tool to rent or has a good > > > source for something that will work and not cost half a set of > > > track tires =-).
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#6. Carbon Build Up - from Foley, Brian
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:03:42 -0400 From: "Foley, Brian" <bfoley@cmpd.org> Subject: Carbon Build Up I am continuing to have a problem with my '97 throwing a CEL related to the Secondary Air System. I have now replaced all components of this system except for the piping that routes air to the exhaust manifold itself from the pump. I have replaced the 02 sensors pre-cat and less than a week later the code returned for "secondary air flow too low, cylinders 4-6". I have been reading about a similar problem with the V8 powered E39 M5s developing carbon buildup in the Secondary Air System that has required heads to be removed and labor costs up into the thousand dollar region. Has anyone had a similar problem or am I the only one? I'm at my wits end here; anyone have any ideas about what I need to do? Please help! B.Foley Charlotte
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#7. Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool - from Karl Rentler
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:20:32 -0400 From: "Karl Rentler" <csws.69@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool I didn't say how much time. At least for the 1st one I ever did... He wanted to be cheap. You get what you pay for :) Karl 95 M3 On 3/31/08, Vikas.Sinha@zf.com <Vikas.Sinha@zf.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:58:44 -0400 > From: <Vikas.Sinha@zf.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RTAB tool > > Walter, Karl: I want to be you guys when I grow up. Seriously, I'm not > being snarky -- it took me more than an hour of drilling, cursing, > sawzalling, cursing, swearing, and cursing to get the old bushing out > first time I tried. The second side was much better -- only 30 minutes. > If I had to do the job again, I would DEFINITELY use a tool. > > Rob: if you're a talentless hack mechanic like me, one option is to buy > the VPD tool, use it for the job, and then re-sell here or on > ebay/bimmerforums/etc. If I knew then what I know now, that's what I'd > do. > > > Vik > 97 M3/4 >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool - from loweseaton@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:43:36 -0400 From: loweseaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool Marc - who is the dirty rotten scoundrel that made off with your RTAB tool?? I say we?beat him with?a rubber hose and take away his "car guy" card until he returns it. Lowell Seaton '95 M3 - lots of tools anybody can borrow free if they return them -----Original Message----- From: Marc Plante <marcva@gmail.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 9:12 am Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:06:36 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool Victory design made one that was reasonably priced. I used to own one, but it went out on loan and never came back. Marc Plante E36 M3/4/5 (no time to do RTABS anyhow), Vienna, VA ************************************************* 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. Re: [E36M3] Carbon Build Up - from shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:09:57 -0400 From: shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Carbon Build Up I may be way off here, but I recall someone having a similar issue and having to replace the charcoal canister to resolve.? It was a $100 fix.? You might wish to check?it.? Shel Hart -----Original Message----- From: Foley, Brian <bfoley@cmpd.org> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:12 am Subject: [E36M3] Carbon Build Up Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:03:42 -0400 From: "Foley, Brian" <bfoley@cmpd.org> Subject: Carbon Build Up I am continuing to have a problem with my '97 throwing a CEL related to the Secondary Air System. I have now replaced all components of this system except for the piping that routes air to the exhaust manifold itself from the pump. I have replaced the 02 sensors pre-cat and less than a week later the code returned for "secondary air flow too low, cylinders 4-6". I have been reading about a similar problem with the V8 powered E39 M5s developing carbon buildup in the Secondary Air System that has required heads to be removed and labor costs up into the thousand dollar region. Has anyone had a similar problem or am I the only one? I'm at my wits end here; anyone have any ideas about what I need to do? Please help! B.Foley Charlotte ************************************************* 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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#10. Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool (and others): Victory Product Design - from Jonathan
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:44:00 -0500 (CDT) From: Jonathan <j_lawson07@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool (and others): Victory Product Design As an unfortunate coincidence, I was just looking for Victory's website last night, as I'm in need of a Koni adjusment for the rebound on my front Koni D/ As, as I have nothing that fits at the moment. They seem to have shut their doors for good. (??) This may have happened a while ago, and maybe I just never noticed, but it seems such a shame, as they had a pretty cool list of items for sale. Does anyone have any other source for a Koni adjustment tool that is a slim- fit in order to get to the knob on cars that run a lot of caster, thereby making the plastic tool useless? Jonathan L. > >Victory design made one that was reasonably priced. I used to own >one, but it went out on loan and never came back. >