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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-22-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By spamboxer
See no point buying expensive aluminum adjusters...

See no point buying expensive aluminum adjusters for non angel eye headlights, as they are really easy replaceable on yourth and BMW has OEM adjusters for really cheap.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-22-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 68
Posted By spamboxer
Question Power folding mirror repair

Anybody know how to take apart power folding mirror housing?

After tiny mirror collision housing started wobbling and it stopped folding from mirror button.
Took apart housing but could not...
Forum: Car Audio & Electronics Forum 12-14-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 633
Views: 84,168
Posted By spamboxer
Well. Since official dice support team can...

Well.

Since official dice support team can not be bothered to answer me, I'd like to ask it here:

I want to downgrade firmware, where can I get old 4085 version firmware hex file?

after...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-13-2011, 05:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By spamboxer
yes, I'v changed CCV by myself, and changed hoses...

yes, I'v changed CCV by myself, and changed hoses and o-rings too.
I cracked open old CCV and it looked fine: no clogging and diaphragm was intact.
consumption before and after is the same: quart...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-12-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By spamboxer
Only if you define "normal" that way

Only if you define "normal" that way
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-09-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By spamboxer
VANOS is operated by high pressure oil, so it is...

VANOS is operated by high pressure oil, so it is one more point where leak might occur.

and car has 125,000 miles on it
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-09-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By spamboxer
VANOS and oil usage

I'm battling excessive oil consumption, 1 quart per 1000 mile.
have replaced CCV but nothing changed.

Has anyone experienced change in oil consumption after VANOS repair?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-01-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,289
Posted By spamboxer
my car rose too with new sachs sports struts :(

my car rose too with new sachs sports struts :(
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-31-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,515
Posted By spamboxer
can't believe you are talking serious about it. ...

can't believe you are talking serious about it.
I'm talking abut silicone o-ring, not silicone sealant!!!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-30-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,515
Posted By spamboxer
silicone

do you know material from which your replacement O-RING is made?
and whats wrong with silicone? how should it get into cylinders?

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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-30-2011, 01:35 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,515
Posted By spamboxer
bought "#136 Silicone O-RING, Pack of 25" at...

bought "#136 Silicone O-RING, Pack of 25" at amazon for $7.
buying lesser quantity had no economical benefit.

fit was "fine"

if I had to buy it again, I'd go with #137 or #138 for perfect...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-20-2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By spamboxer
when do you hear this hiss - after or before...

when do you hear this hiss - after or before engine accelerating?
I hear pedal-> hiss-> engine accelerating with bonnet open and idling and press accelerator rapidly.
I don't hear it when...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-19-2011, 06:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By spamboxer
You've just asked the question I've been lazy to...

You've just asked the question I've been lazy to ask for a long time :)
but when I press accelerator I hear this sound before revs go up, not after.
before changing CCV, I never heard it on...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-18-2011, 12:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By spamboxer
same price on amazon with free shipping

same price on amazon with free shipping
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-11-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,864
Posted By spamboxer
go OEM Sachs Sports. cheaper and guaranteed to...

go OEM Sachs Sports. cheaper and guaranteed to work: car was designed with these struts in mind.
front struts on amazon.com are as cheap as 100$ per side.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-10-2011, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By spamboxer
gasket orientation

is this proper orientation?
top side to intake manifold, bottom side to throttle body?

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=277976

for me gasket seems quite...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-10-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,515
Posted By spamboxer
out of these #140 o-rings, which would be more...

out of these #140 o-rings, which would be more suitable for DISA?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FN0ZHA
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FMUQQQ...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-05-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 978
Posted By spamboxer
well, CCV is not "do it once" procedure, not for...

well, CCV is not "do it once" procedure, not for E39 :)

I'm not sure if mine is malfunctioning, so why throw it away if it is fine?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-03-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 978
Posted By spamboxer
thanx guys. can u open it without damaging...

thanx guys.

can u open it without damaging it to reassemble later?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-03-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 978
Posted By spamboxer
Question Opening CCV

Hi.

Next week I'm going to replace CCV on M54 engine.
Out of curiosity I'd like to open old CCV to see its state.

I've seen a thread of how to open CCV on this site, but cannot find it now....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-27-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,764
Posted By spamboxer
bumping old thread. question is still actual

bumping old thread.
question is still actual
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-25-2011, 05:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,247
Posted By spamboxer
vacuum hose

that broken vacuum hose goes to fuel filter pressure regulator:
#13 on that diagram:
http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/ODAxOTJfcA==.png

and here's link to site:...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-13-2011, 04:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By spamboxer
do you hear relay sound (mechanical clink) when...

do you hear relay sound (mechanical clink) when you turn the key to start it up?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-13-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By spamboxer
could be drained battery. I've drained mine...

could be drained battery.

I've drained mine once leaving music and interior lights on while car in service shop for few hours.
starter didnot react, while cluster lights going dim when turning...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-13-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By spamboxer
they're working fine, have them more than 6...

they're working fine, have them more than 6 months now and nothing to complain for.

but mind you, they will be little bit yellower then your current ones due to XENON characteristics. common for...
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