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Re: bmw-digest V9 #1457
- Subject: Re: bmw-digest V9 #1457
- From: Charles Vickers <cvickers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 17:44:41 -0500
Hey, when are we going South? You need one more tour before you
officially start your prison sentence.
bmw-digest wrote:
>
> bmw-digest Tuesday, May 9 2000 Volume 09 : Number 1457
>
> Forum for Discussion of BMW Automobiles
> Richard Welty <rwelty@domain.elided>
> Digest Coordinator
>
> Contents:
>
> Looking for Atlanta-area body shop
> Re: 87 325iS AC
> Re: Valet mode
> short shifter kit
> brake fluid tester
> Flat spot on 85 528e.
> FS: 97 M3, reduced
> BMW Digest Advertisers: regular posting
> dinan throttle-body
> <E34> Shift Lever "Shroud" Broken
>
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> Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 11:13:46 -0400
> From: David Knight <dknight@domain.elided>
> Subject: Looking for Atlanta-area body shop
>
> I am looking for a high-quality Atlanta body shop to repair a minor scrape
> along the bottom edge of the rear bumper of a 2000 540i. I'm not really
> concerned about cost, but they must do top-quality work using BMW parts. If
> you have a shop you can recommend, please let me know via the list or email
> to dknight@domain.elided. Thanks in advance for your help.
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> - -Dave Knight
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 12:06:21 EDT
> From: "ra rabmw" <rabmw@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: 87 325iS AC
>
> WHAT doesn't work?The a/c switch?Inside fan?Auxfan in engine
> bay?relay?Compress.?clutch?what did dealer say might be wrong or broken?What
> happens if you try to turn it on?Do fans turn,relays click.Does compressor
> turn on?Is there juice to the relays,etc.?compressor?aux.fan?Does comp.have
> oil?Does ANYTHING go on when you hit a/c switch?A little info here may help.
> "RA"
>
> >From: Jared_Hartz@domain.elided
> >To: bmw@domain.elided
> >Subject: 87 325iS AC
> >Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 10:39:48 -0400
> >
> >
> >The AC on my 1987 325iS does not work. Is there a particular component that
> >usually causes problems with this system, or what? I am trying to diagnose
> >and correct this problem myself. The dealer told me that it could cost over
> >1500 to fix (at most).
> >I just wanted to know where to start. I have already refilled the system,
> >and there are no apparent leaks. Is it the compressor, condenser, etc.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Jared Hartz
> >
> >
> >
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> Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 16:50:49 EDT
> From: E30325is@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: Valet mode
>
> << It seems that it would be easy to put a removeable restricting device in
> the
> intake path. Perhaps an aluminum plate with holes in it in with the air
> cleaner. Or, an aluminum plate with a smaller than normal hole in it right
> at the intake manifold. >>
>
> or you could have someone burn you a chip with a ridiculously low rev-limiter.
>
> Kyle B
> NCC
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 17:13:53 EDT
> From: ISsEyM328@domain.elided
> Subject: short shifter kit
>
> How hard is it to install a short shifter kit for your bmw? is it wise to install one yourself or should you bring it to an auto shop?
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 10:19:26 -0400
> From: howard.kohn@domain.elided
> Subject: brake fluid tester
>
> I saw a brake fluid tester in the recent Griot's Garage parts catalog for
> $40. Apparantly this device uses a pair of electrodes to test your brake
> fluid for moisture content. I have always had my local mechanic change my
> brake fluid the month before every driving school, as required by BMWCCA. I
> have not bothered to change or check the brake fluid prior to autocrosses or
> after the last school of the season. My question is whether any or you have
> used this type of device and can vouch for its accuracy, or if I am better
> off just following the regimen I've already established.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 15:08:12 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Lee M <mremail1964@domain.elided>
> Subject: Flat spot on 85 528e.
>
> Hello fellow Beemer lovers,
>
> I started having a problem with my 85 528e that I hope someone can
> help me with. When I start the engine it seems to have a miss, then
> after about 30 seconds white smoke will start to billow from the
> exhaust pipe. Then when the car is in gear and I start to move it will
> bog down unless I let up on the gas. This only seems to happen when the
> engine is cold.
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Lee Mullican
> 85 528e auto 130k
>
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>
> Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 20:01:40 -0500
> From: "Brent Williams" <baw2@domain.elided>
> Subject: FS: 97 M3, reduced
>
> Here's the specs...
>
> I bought it this last summer with 27K miles on it. BMW Certified to 100k
> Miles.
>
> 97 Model
> Currently has 33.6K miles on the meter.
> Luxury Package
> Cruise Control
> Leather
> ASC/T
> Limited Slip
> Power Everything.
> Boston Green/Tan interior
> Driven very little, only one weekends.
> Immaculate. Paid more than I should have but it was a PERFECT specimen. No
> scratches or dings or anything.
> Wheels were refinished when I bought it, so they are perfect.
> M Coutour Rims
> Bridgstone RE71 Tires
> No modifications to the car.
> Factory Alarm/keyless entry (not installed, new in box, would take about 15
> min to install if you want it.)
> euro alarm LED setup.
> Interior still smells new.
> Garaged all the time.
> Always car covered.
> Car bra for all trips, so no paint chips
> power everything, including seats.
> Zymol outside, leather care inside (I think Zymol)
> Has Sport package front spoiler (uninstalled)
> Slat front grill (can upgrade to mesch for $60)
> 100,000 mile factory warrenty included
>
> No mods, no track time, weekend driver
>
> $36,500
>
> Need to sell ASAP.
>
> Brent
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 01:00:01 -0400
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>
> Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 06:59:25 EDT
> From: ISsEyM328@domain.elided
> Subject: dinan throttle-body
>
> hi ppl,
>
> thinking about adding a t-body to my '99 328is. i've been looking at the
> dinan one and it only produces 7hp. but ppl being telling me it will give me
> more low-end torque. what do you guys think of the dinan t-body?
>
> i was checking out the 95 m3 dinan t-body and it produces 33hp, but the
> 96-99 m3 t-body only produces 7 and it costs 100 dollars more!! what's going
> on there??
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 12:40:44 -0400
> From: SOPCHICKM@domain.elided
> Subject: <E34> Shift Lever "Shroud" Broken
>
> I'd appreciate any "hints" on how to solve a vexing "cosmetic" problem=2E
>
> Car: 1989 535i Auto Trans=2E
>
> The Part: Surrounding the shift lever, there is a simple black plastic "rippled"=20=
> "shroud" that resides and moves to and fro directly under the gear indicator hous=
> ing=2E This piece is perhaps one inch=20=
> wide and four or five inches long=2E There is a hole through this shroud where t=
> he actual shift lever comes through=2E The shroud's function is to hide the "inn=
> erds" of the shifting mechanism when the=20=
> shift lever travels from one gear to another=2E
>
> Problem: Somehow, the shroud cracked about an inch or so from the rear-most end=2E=
> Thus, when the lever is in Park, about an inch of "open space" is visible down=20=
> into the selector housing=2E
>
> Advice: I'd like to repair or replace this shroud, but can't figure out how to g=
> ain access to it=2E It appears that the shift lever knob and the "E/M/S" mode sw=
> itch will need to be removed before the=20=
> indicator housing can be removed=2E Can somebody who knows how to get to this pi=
> ece give me a little help here?
> Thanks=2E
> Mike Sopchick
> Washington DC
>
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