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Re: 2009 328ci SULEV Fuel Pump [roadburner]

by teebone1958 on Tue Nov 18 13:21:17 PST 2008

Biginning with 2003, 325i Sedan, Coupe, Sport Wagon Automatic for sale in California, Mass, New York, and Vermont are fitted with an updated motor identified as PZEV (Partial Zero Evaporative Emissions) M56 B25 which is a further development of the M54 2.5 liter motor with these changes: - Duel down-stream catalytic converters with high cell density technology - Wide-band Oxygen sensors mounted upstream of the catalysts - High-pressure , four outlet fuel injectors - Revised VANOS system with a fixed position for reduced emissions at start-up - Secondary Air Injection system with mass air flow sensor - Carbon filter added to the air intake to reduce hydrocarbon emissions - Stainless steel fuel injectors and fuel rail, tank vent valve, and evaporative canister - Stainless steel fuel tank with intergrated fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel pressure regulator - YES - due to the nature of the sealed stainless steel fuel tank with it's intergrated pump, filter, pressure regulator, a component failure requires replacement of the fuel tank as a complete unit. It is not serviceable ! :sick: - Aluminum cylinder head cover with intergrated ventilation valve - The external heat exchange surfaces of the radiator are coated with a catalyst to reduce ozone in the air drawn through the radiator (see sticker and funny looking parts when you open the hood) - Pistons with 3mm fire lands Based upon the item listed above (integrated gas tank), I would not buy this car on principal alone. I do not think it takes an automotive engineer to figure out that this is a very bad design (and idea), especially since these forums are filled with posts regarding fuel pump issues. Thanks Again.

Re: lemko... [lemko]

by grbeck on Tue Nov 18 12:51:10 PST 2008

lemko: We have already lost too many important industries such as steel, textiles, electronics, furniture, etc. This country still produces plenty of steel. It is among the top five steel-producing nations. It just doesn't produce much at the old, unionized "dinosaur" plants anymore. Incidentally, one of the driving forces behind the collapse of the old-line, unionized steelmakers was the decision by the Big Three in the 1970s and 1980s to buy their steel from other suppliers. ;) lemko: The collapse of the Big Three will ensure that most of the United States will become the rusted-out shell Pennsylvania now finds itself. Much of Pennsylvania has moved beyond the steel industry. Pittsburgh is a nicer place to live today than it ever was before. Even Philadelphia is a better place today than it was in the 1950s and 1960s - cleaner, safer and with a much better downtown. Other areas of the state never relied on the steel industry in the first place. The region around Gettysburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg and Chambersburg is a growing area (if anything, it is growing too quickly). The Big Three do not have manufacturing facilities in every state of the union, and if one collapses, it will only drastically effect those communities where it does have a plant. Automobile manufacturing will continue to thrive in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. It will even continue to thrive in Ohio, Indiana and, yes, Michigan. Denver, Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Pittsburgh and Phoenix will not dry up and blow away if one of the Big Three goes belly up. As with the steel industry, it will be a different automobile industry, but also a better one.

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by meglassakt on Tue Nov 18 10:28:46 PST 2008

General Wesley Clark, New York Times: “What’s good for GM is good for the Army” “[W]e must act: aiding the American automobile industry is not only an economic imperative, but also a national security imperative… “[A]s Detroit moves to plug-in hybrids and electric-drive technology…automakers are developing innovative electric motors, many with permanent magnet technology, that will have immediate military use. And only the auto industry, with its vast purchasing power, is able to establish a domestic advanced battery industry. Likewise, domestic fuel cell production — which will undoubtedly have many critical military applications — depends on a vibrant car industry.” New York Times, Nov. 16, 2008 The real General has spoken iluvmysephia1 ~Those of your against the Big 3 are under some kind of hypnosis~ GM and the Big 3 under normal conditions pays dividends.., sponsors more.., contributes more.., pays more taxes and bails out more than any other.., and yes the Big 3 would bailout the government if needed - All positive - so it pays to help the Big 3

Re: Steve...... [rockylee]

by xrunner2 on Tue Nov 18 07:52:52 PST 2008

I refuse to support any politician who's econimic agenda is more FREE TRADE !!! Why should these union folks be asked to give up their modest pension and health benefits ??? Why don't you ask your elected leaders to address these issues ??? I know one of your elected leaders in Ohio, Dennis Kucinich is very anti NAFTA, GATT, WTO Heard that today's New York Times is recommending that Congress should approve the Bush proposed Treaty with Columbia. Times being the bible of the liberals and Democrats, will Congress now obey the Times and approve the Treaty? Remember that U.S. organized labor has up to this time opposed this Treaty and has Pelosi/Reid in their pocket.

Re: gagrice... [steve_]

by ruking1 on Mon Nov 17 08:38:10 PST 2008

Years ago, I got certified on a flatbed 48 ft (not counting the yoke) trailer tractor rig, in the dead of an upstate New York winter. ;) :shades:

Re: TIRES cupped after 6000 mi. [dodgeman6]

by jsandpc on Mon Nov 17 07:04:52 PST 2008

I am having the exact same tire/wheel problem with my Caliber. I live in New York. I drive on good new roads and avoid the bad ones. I have had my Caliber regularly serviced (tire rotations) by my dealer. Shortly after the 2nd tire rotation, I noticed a slight road noise. After a few weeks, the noise became louder. I'll describe the noise like this...If you have ever been standing near the road when a 4 wheel drive pickup with monster mudder tires passed you, then you have heard the exact noise my Caliber has been making. People walking on the road would stare as I drove by and one group of kids covered their ears as I passed them. Even at 5 MPH, there was a noise that sounded like a flat tire. My dealer has been accommodating so far. They stood in my corner when I contacted Chrysler regarding this issue. The dealer stated he had similar issues with other Calibers, which the Chrysler CSR also admitted. Chrysler purchased new tires for me with a slight deductible. Just for safety measure, I paid for a 4 wheel alignment as well. They checked the suspension and found it was secure and tight. But, the problem is not over. After driving home from the dealer, the noise was gone, but I could still feel an extreme vibration in the front end. It was the same vibration I had in the past, but without the road noise. I immediately took the car back to my dealer and left the keys in the night key drop with a note. I don't want to drive it until the problem is corrected, because I don't want the same thing to happen to my new tires. I still like the car, but I will not drive it until this problem is corrected. The car is at the dealer right now. I'll post updates as things progress. Good Luck Everyone!