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Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-21-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By 1995i540
:tsk: No, he will have to look and see if...

:tsk:

No, he will have to look and see if fuel pump is weak with 15 minute check if he wants to do it him self and the rest lasts for decades there is no need to replace fuel pump relay or cps for...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-21-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,522
Posted By 1995i540
Our engine mounts also fail faster because of PS...

Our engine mounts also fail faster because of PS lines run right above them and once they start to leak they will eat the mount.

The fan clutch (or anything else) for that matter could be...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-21-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,893
Posted By 1995i540
Yes

Yes
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-21-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 988
Posted By 1995i540
The problem is that even after the replacement...

The problem is that even after the replacement they start to rot due to how metal was pressed. I'm sure you looked at the raw metal when you worked on your car, the bottom part of the door for...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-21-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By 1995i540
Don't listen to him unless you want to spend $$$$...

Don't listen to him unless you want to spend $$$$ on throwing parts on your car. ECT has nothing to do with your symptoms.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-09-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By 1995i540
I guess, I'm still baffled they told you to...

I guess, I'm still baffled they told you to overtorque the bolts to fix the leak... maybe VCG had to be straightened because of that :eeps:

I actually did the same thing and got laughted at by BMW...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-09-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By 1995i540
Your gaskets expand when they are heated up, I...

Your gaskets expand when they are heated up, I suspect unmeasured air.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-09-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By 1995i540
$3 * 8 adds up, when my VCG was leaking there was...

$3 * 8 adds up, when my VCG was leaking there was oil on plugs but did not cause any hesitation since it fired just fine. If anything i would carb clean those plugs and housing and run it instead of...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-09-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By 1995i540
That's weird, how thin is your VCG? On M60 they...

That's weird, how thin is your VCG? On M60 they are tanks and no way powder coating would do anything to those, had both sides coated as well.

I think it would be cheaper grabbing on off ebay...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-09-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By 1995i540
Your indy send your valve cover gasket to have it...

Your indy send your valve cover gasket to have it flattened because of VCG leak? :yikes:

Your indy also suggested over tightening bolts that are one time use (I assume they have rubber boots and...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-09-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By 1995i540
Do you have check engine light on? If not, you do...

Do you have check engine light on? If not, you do not have any codes that are active. If you have wierd text in your dash that makes no sense it's most likely LKM.

Also your P.S pulley should move...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-08-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By 1995i540
It would be on and off and CEL will be randomly...

It would be on and off and CEL will be randomly thrown once a while.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-08-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By 1995i540
Just FYI un-metered air, depending where it's at...

Just FYI un-metered air, depending where it's at might not throw a CEL code. For example 2-3 bad o-ring on fuel injectors will cause misfire and rev adjustments but will throw CEL maybe once a week.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-08-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By 1995i540
Yet another stupid post. As other person...

Yet another stupid post.

As other person above me suggested this is most likely a result of unmetered air entering the system. Do a propane/start fluid/brake fluid test or a smoke test if you can....
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-08-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By 1995i540
You are all over the place with your problems....

You are all over the place with your problems. Ignore robertobaggio20 he will ruin your car as he does not have a clue what he is talking about.

Your dash problem sounds like LMK issue (light...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-08-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By 1995i540
If timing is off by one tooth you will get...

If timing is off by one tooth you will get intermediate misfires.

Disregard harmonic balancer I was thinking about something else.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-07-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By 1995i540
Did you put engine oil in your power-steering?

Did you put engine oil in your power-steering?
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-07-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By 1995i540
Check your fuel delivery under load and inspect...

Check your fuel delivery under load and inspect harmonic balancer. If your engine was opened prior to this make sure timing is correct.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-07-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By 1995i540
I would have helped you but I have a 540I

I would have helped you but I have a 540I
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-07-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By 1995i540
How do you know they are fried? If your car got...

How do you know they are fried? If your car got that much flood it's totaled end of story.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-07-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By 1995i540
Mothers VLR.

Mothers VLR.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-07-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By 1995i540
1. Instrument clusters (temp readings) are slow...

1. Instrument clusters (temp readings) are slow and I would say not very reliable due to lag.

2. In 540I as I can recall you have a switch sensor and coolant sensor in rear and in radiator. All 3...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-07-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,079
Posted By 1995i540
From what I was told (or I remember) that means...

From what I was told (or I remember) that means fluid is most likely started to burn and changed viscosity. Changing it will change viscosity and cause more damage to internals.

Flush is when you...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-07-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By 1995i540
Thanks, I will take a picture of the items when I...

Thanks, I will take a picture of the items when I get a chance!
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-06-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By 1995i540
Anybody parting out? I need specific parts.

Lower panel that holds radiator/condenser (oval metal peice on the bottom of it)
The plastic tunnel inside front frame where alternator plastic elbow goes to
Heat protector plate for PS rack
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