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Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 13:35:35 -0500
From: "Gerry Phillips" <gphill03@domain.elided>
Subject: [bmw] Torque wrench
Hello all,
I am in the process of purchasing a wheel and tire package from the Tire Rack
and I wanted to get some general information on torque wrenches. I was a credit
card swipe away from purchasing a torque wrench this past weekend from Pep Boys
while I was down in Florida. I'm considering buying one because I'll be putting
my new wheels and tires on the car next week. I wanted to know how beneficial
they are compared to the wrench that came stock with my '89 535i. I know that
once the torque wrench is set correctly, you can't over tighten the lug nuts,
thus making them unnecessarily hard to get off. Am I correct on this? Any
other benefits? What is the correct torque setting for the '89 535i? Your help
is greatly appreciated. Peace and blessings!
The main benefit of using a torque wrench is you tighten the wheel nuts to
specifications. Wheel nuts that are tighten above BMW's specifications are a
well known caused of wrapped rotors and reoccurring calliper problems. I went
through three sets of rotors before, I figured out the problem. My mechanic
had no idea what the specifications are for wheel nuts.
John
Gerry A. Phillips
BMWCCA Peachtree Chapter
'89 535i
'87 325is
bmw-digest wrote:
> bmw-digest Wednesday, December 3 2003 Volume 10 : Number 133
>
> Forum for Discussion of BMW Automobiles
> Richard Welty <rwelty@domain.elided>
> Digest Coordinator
>
> Contents:
>
> [bmw] Blower Fan Motor
> [bmw] FS: '94 525i Touring wagon in Seattle
> [bmw] 328iC Suspension
> [bmw] BMW E34 540i upgrade options
> [bmw] Last plea for immobiliser help
> Re: [bmw] Last plea for immobiliser help
> [bmw] Torque wrench
>
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> Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 08:15:21 -0800
> From: "Gary Dietz" <DietzGW@domain.elided>
> Subject: [bmw] Blower Fan Motor
>
> Hello all. The blower fan motor in my 1984 733i is exhibiting 2
> problems. First, the variable speed doesn't work properly. You can get
> low speed (by setting it to one of the fixed positions) but on the
> variable speed you only get high speed. Second, it has started
> squealing loudly, and sometimes doesn't run at all (particularly in very
> cold weather).
>
> So, I'm guessing I need to replace the blower motor. How difficult of
> a job is this? Any recommendations on where to purchase a new motor?
> And any instructions on how to do the replacement job?
>
> Thanks - Gary
>
> 1984 733i 5-Speed (For sale)
> 1996 740iL
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 15:18:30 -0800
> From: Kit Redwine <kredwine@domain.elided>
> Subject: [bmw] FS: '94 525i Touring wagon in Seattle
>
> Hi,
>
>
>
> Due to an impending move I am forced to sell my '94 525 wagon. Details are
> as follows:
>
>
>
> 106K, auto, all power, tan leather, green exterior, dual sunroof, 6 disc
> changer, recent rotors and brakes, recent Bridgestone tires. The car really
> is in very nice condition with only one small ding and runs great. Since
> purchasing the car in the early Spring the only work has been an oil change,
> thermostat replacement, rear hatch gas strut replacement, and front
> windshield replacement.
>
>
>
> The car is located in Seattle, WA. Asking $9,750 obo.
>
>
>
> For more info (since I'm sure I neglected something!) or for pictures please
> e-mail me directly or call me at the number below.
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> Kit Redwine
>
> '94 525i touring
>
> Seattle, WA
>
> 206-372-5727
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 21:29:07 -0600
> From: Purvis Brad GS-14 UAVB/DOI <brad.purvis@domain.elided>
> Subject: [bmw] 328iC Suspension
>
> I have a SPAX kit for a 97 328iC which I intend to install on my 328iC. The
> SPAX kit comes with new springs which lower the front end 40m/m (1.58") and
> the rear the same amount. The struts are adjustable for 16 different
> firmness setting (like Koni). I am not sure I want to drop the car 1.58" and
> I know BMW has rubber spring spacers of various thickness which would only
> drop the car 1". The 328iC has softer springs probably due to the extra
> weight of this car over other BMW e36's I have owned and do own.
> My question is; Will the rubber spaces which are about 1/2" cause any
> problems and has anyone else tried to firm up the convertible suspension
> replacing stock springs with a firmer lowered spring with shorter struts?
> Suspension is very soft compared to my stock M-3. I don't think I will over
> power the chassis with this kit as it is used in Europe as a common way to
> improve handling without sacrificing ride quality. I don't mind stiffer but
> I put sport Bilsteins on my 325is with sport suspension and the car would
> literally bounce over expansion strips, way too stiff.
> thanks
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 22:23:44 -0600
> From: "T S Perez" <tspst1300@domain.elided>
> Subject: [bmw] BMW E34 540i upgrade options
>
> What can or should I do to increase the performance of my 1994 540i with
> 83,000 miles? Engine wise I can only think of adding a chip and perhaps a
> bigger air intake tube. But which chip - Dinan or Jim C?
>
> What else should I consider (within some reasonable price)?
>
> TIA,
> tsp
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 05:33:29 -0500
> From: NOTES_TP.GREATLAKES.ggrigg <ggrigg@domain.elided>
> Subject: [bmw] Last plea for immobiliser help
>
> This is the first blank from this list for me ...
> I have already asked a couple of times but its off
> to BMW if there is no response to this one .....
>
> Is there ANY way of re-syncronising the ECU immobiliser
> on a 1996 E34 with the tumbling code keys?
>
> The key still has all the codes but the ECU refuses to recognise it.
> The spare works fine but I need back up.
>
> Thanks
> Garry
> Manchester
> UK
>
> $AutoSpell: 1
> useApplet: True
> wBody:
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:31:12 +0000
> From: mkohlbrenner@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: [bmw] Last plea for immobiliser help
>
> NOTES_TP.GREATLAKES.ggrigg <ggrigg@domain.elided> wrote:
>
> > ...Is there ANY way of re-syncronising the ECU immobiliser
> > on a 1996 E34 with the tumbling code keys?...
>
> I really don't know, but I seem to recall something about a
> procedure where you hold it up near the LED located on the
> top of the dash near the big center vent...
>
> Before you go spend money at a dealer, have you tried the
> E34 forum? Those guys should know.
>
> http://www.bimmernut.com/wwwboard/e34/
>
> Good luck,
> Mike Kohlbrenner
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 13:35:35 -0500
> From: "Gerry Phillips" <gphill03@domain.elided>
> Subject: [bmw] Torque wrench
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am in the process of purchasing a wheel and tire package from the Tire
> Rack and I wanted to get some general information on torque wrenches. I
> was a credit card swipe away from purchasing a torque wrench this past
> weekend from Pep Boys while I was down in Florida. I'm considering buying
> one because I'll be putting my new wheels and tires on the car next week.
> I wanted to know how beneficial they are compared to the wrench that came
> stock with my '89 535i. I know that once the torque wrench is set
> correctly, you can't over tighten the lug nuts, thus making them
> unnecessarily hard to get off. Am I correct on this? Any other benefits?
> What is the correct torque setting for the '89 535i? Your help is
> greatly appreciated. Peace and blessings!
>
> Gerry A. Phillips
> BMWCCA Peachtree Chapter
> '89 535i
> '87 325is
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of bmw-digest V10 #133
> **************************
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