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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-27-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,072
Posted By Jase007
MUSA: When I've pulled auto trannys from...

MUSA:

When I've pulled auto trannys from other BMWs (E30 and E36) the pry bar method works. Meaning ... after unbolting the flex plate .... as you separate the trans from the motor, keep constant...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-05-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By Jase007
I chased this problem as well with OEM equipment...

I chased this problem as well with OEM equipment and then later with brass bushing inserts I tried for a while.

Went back to OEM pins and rubber bushings on the guide pins (stock setup) and added...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-13-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By Jase007
Check that your battery is secure (clamp) and...

Check that your battery is secure (clamp) and that battery tray has not broken its spot welds to body of the car. The EHC (electronic height controller) for the self-levelling suspension (air...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-12-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By Jase007
See this thread (pics, part numbers, diagnosis,...

See this thread (pics, part numbers, diagnosis, diagrams):

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=398509&highlight=heater+valve

They are starting to fail (plastic inside exposed to...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-12-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By Jase007
Probably your HVAC heater valve (driver's side of...

Probably your HVAC heater valve (driver's side of engine bay, on inner fender well, under the air intake bellow, near the firewall). Mine has been doing it for years .. others on this and other BMW...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-26-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By Jase007
Probably not. My understanding is that Dr. Vanos...

Probably not. My understanding is that Dr. Vanos is using Beisan seals ... could be Internetz lore. LOL.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-25-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,216
Posted By Jase007
Great info and thanks for the pics. Think I...

Great info and thanks for the pics.

Think I might be diving into mine soon ... have heat but intermittent side to side from dash center vent.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-24-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By Jase007
What year 528? FWIW, '99/'00 dual vanos...

What year 528?

FWIW, '99/'00 dual vanos M52B28TU motors give Beisan systems a lot of business for vanos seals... (car idle oscillates and then stalls when cold ... typically occurs below 40F on...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-17-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 23,472
Posted By Jase007
Door vapor barrier too. Pull the rear seat,...

Door vapor barrier too.

Pull the rear seat, door jam trim, lower "B" pillar trim, inner door weather stripping, rear cover stow-away brackets on carpet in 2nd row (hex head bolts) and then pull...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 12-17-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Jase007
Just a data point: Bought my 5-speed sport...

Just a data point:

Bought my 5-speed sport '00 528it with ~150k miles in 5/2007 for ~ $7,000.

No Nav, ... records from new.

Needed just about everything (brakes, suspension, cooling system,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 12-04-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Jase007
Good luck. :) Just passed 207k on my...

Good luck. :)

Just passed 207k on my touring.

Did my dual-vanos seals on 2/10/08 with 161k miles.

4 winters and 46,000 miles later and they are going strong.

(no hiccups, idle jolts,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-22-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,817
Posted By Jase007
Choc: I run 35 psi all around. I like...

Choc:

I run 35 psi all around.

I like JimLev's suggestion of undoing one end of the rear shocks and see if you can compress by hand ... eliminates one more variable.

FWIW: I have old...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-14-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 349
Posted By Jase007
Post a picture of what you have.

Post a picture of what you have.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-13-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,812
Posted By Jase007
X2 I've driven a friends non-sport touring,...

X2

I've driven a friends non-sport touring, automatic even! (LOL) and b/c it has low miles .... and is in great shape .... I liked it almost as much as my 5-speed manual sport touring.

FWIW,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-26-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By Jase007
Agree with John, replace the two rear air...

Agree with John, replace the two rear air springs.

The EHC (electronic height control) air pump (clamshell covered, under the spare tire) will only pump "up" so much before it realizes there is a...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-07-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,120
Posted By Jase007
Nice get. Like the color. FWIW, mine worked...

Nice get. Like the color.

FWIW, mine worked well with two Graco Turbo booster seats on the sides and a forward facing 5-point car seat in the middle... all in the 2nd row. The three were a...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-06-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,120
Posted By Jase007
I looked at both back in '07 and settled on the...

I looked at both back in '07 and settled on the 528it because I found one with sport and 5-speed manual. Yes, the magnum had hp but I wanted a stick as the 525it or 528it can have.

Magnum "A"...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-22-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,414
Posted By Jase007
I looked at the SMF + E34 M5 disc solution from...

I looked at the SMF + E34 M5 disc solution from UUC and liked how they matched it with the sprung hubbed disc (non-SAC) ... more akin to "standard" manual cars and race cars and ... just about...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-22-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,414
Posted By Jase007
'03 530i 5-speed sport: DMFs are a wear...

'03 530i 5-speed sport:

DMFs are a wear item. Truthfully, after "x" miles, they are done.

The internal spring(s) wear and the two halves rotate (to their stopping points) more easily when the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-22-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By Jase007
Welcome to the touring club Sully. HERE...

Welcome to the touring club Sully.

HERE (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=952419) is a thread that will be very helpful for your touring ailments.

I've owned and wrenched...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-18-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 23,472
Posted By Jase007
Lots of touring 6s (528it and 525it) have rear...

Lots of touring 6s (528it and 525it) have rear air suspension. It was an option. None of the 540iT tourings have rear metal coil springs, they have SLS (self leveling system) or EHC (electronic...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-08-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By Jase007
Nice get. New-to-me cars get $$$ for ALL...

Nice get.

New-to-me cars get $$$ for ALL maintenance 1st ... especially 9 year old cars.

1. coolant system overhaul (all plastic in there)
2. suspension (thrust and control arms, bushings,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-08-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,667
Posted By Jase007
Post E39 528it 5-speed man sport? I'm...

Post E39 528it 5-speed man sport?

I'm thinking ...

*used*

Cadilac CTS V Sport Wagon 6-speed man, 6.2L Supercharged V8 ... grocery getter / kid hauler. :)

Gotta wait for the 2011s to...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-06-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,705
Posted By Jase007
Even better .. just need $5 of BMW or other...

Even better .. just need $5 of BMW or other sourced O-rings. :)
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-06-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,705
Posted By Jase007
Chasing a leak myself ... pretty sure this is it....

Chasing a leak myself ... pretty sure this is it.

2000 528iT with 207k miles = worn out O-rings and/or rusty coolant pipe.

Have replaced similar before on other BMWs I own.

Good luck finding...
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