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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-12-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 750
Posted By brc5
Yes, do it yourself next time, and don't go back...

Yes, do it yourself next time, and don't go back to that shop!

I wouldn't bother asking for a refund or anything like that. You'll just aggravate yourself. Get it behind you and enjoy your new...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-12-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 32,777
Posted By brc5
Yeah I updated that bimmerforums thread because...

Yeah I updated that bimmerforums thread because there seemed to be a lot of 'don't even try doing the cut/RTV method, it will never work' type of comment. Which in my experience is pure BS - it...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-12-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,431
Posted By brc5
18. brc5 Can you also just post what it...

18. brc5

Can you also just post what it normally costs to have the cluster repaired? How long does it take? My problem is the odomoter and warning cluster, not the MID
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-12-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 32,777
Posted By brc5
From memory when I did the job is was 20Nm...

From memory when I did the job is was 20Nm torque. Not sure on the ft/lbs. I know that my torque wrench didn't go down that low and if you're doing it in-situ, there's no space to swing a torque...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-13-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 705
Posted By brc5
Wow, thanks guys for all the informed responses. ...

Wow, thanks guys for all the informed responses. This is for the '00 touring.

Re : the parts prices - BMW Australia routinely charge 3-4 times the US price for parts. Us dollar to australian...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-12-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 705
Posted By brc5
More info, just drove the car, very hot today, 38...

More info, just drove the car, very hot today, 38 deg (high 80sF) and air on worked a treat. Still wondering how a diagnosis of a new receiver dryer was made...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-12-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By brc5
If you have a sunroof I would still check the...

If you have a sunroof I would still check the drain channels. The sunroof is the highest point on the car, so the water will show up in all sort of weird and wonderful places once gravity does its...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-11-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By brc5
The sunroof drains are probably blocked. When...

The sunroof drains are probably blocked. When this happens the tray surrounding the sunroof fills up with water and overflows, and the water just finds it way downwards, ending up wherever gravity...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-10-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 705
Posted By brc5
E39 Air Conditioning - high pressure valve and receiver/dryer?

My local BMW dealer advertised a special : $99 and they will test, top-up and report on the Air Conditioning system in any BMW. I figured this was a good chance to get an expert (!) opinion on why...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-10-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 968
Posted By brc5
I recently got drafted in to pick some friends up...

I recently got drafted in to pick some friends up from the airport. So I took the E39. Part way back, after advising them to fold down the rear-seat armrest, they commented that it was probably the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-19-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,727
Posted By brc5
Quote for me was north of $1k. Even if that is...

Quote for me was north of $1k. Even if that is 10 hours worth of work under the car, it's like paying yourself $100/hr tax free. Plus you get the satisfaction of doing it yourself. It's one of...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-30-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,727
Posted By brc5
JayMac - the M52 gasket has a steel rim that...

JayMac - the M52 gasket has a steel rim that spaces the rubber properly and allows you to torque the bolts down correctly. If you're going to go to the trouble of taking the oil pan off, then I...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-10-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,041
Posted By brc5
Question for the Australian E39 crew. Does...

Question for the Australian E39 crew.

Does anyone have the CD version Navigation. This is navigation before the widescreen, and the disk is a CD not a DVD.

Because I imported my car I don't...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-08-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By brc5
Well it's decided then. B it is. ...

Well it's decided then. B it is.

Surprisingly enough 2x e39's and neither has a shimmy.

A+ for the humor thrown in for good measure.

Round my parts we'd just say vibrating steering wheel. ...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-07-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By brc5
What do you guys mean by 'shimmy'

So I endlessly read about 'shimmy' caused by worn bushings or other problems.

I realise that, maybe it's a language/cultural thing, but I actually don't know what you're describing. I thought it...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-07-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By brc5
That said, expect a lot more pee on your carpet...

That said, expect a lot more pee on your carpet before the love flows.

The good news for you is that all these problems have been found and diagnosed before hand. All you need to do is order the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-07-2011, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 379
Posted By brc5
Flat battery in the key for sure.

Flat battery in the key for sure.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-07-2011, 06:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,888
Posted By brc5
To me - Audi = VW in nice clothes BMW = BMW...

To me - Audi = VW in nice clothes

BMW = BMW

One is FWD car with some engine power going to the rear.

The other is an engineered RWD car with 50:50 weight distribution built in from the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-07-2011, 03:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,041
Posted By brc5
While a good idea, have to be careful if you...

While a good idea, have to be careful if you seriously think about it.

Stuff that comes with the car is separate in terms of duty than the car itself.

It's OK to bring stuff in with your car...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-07-2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,041
Posted By brc5
Hah yes, that's what I meant to answer before I...

Hah yes, that's what I meant to answer before I got sidetracked.

I buy all my parts from the US now. The price difference is laughable.

Last things I purchased were 2xair springs for the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-06-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 23,406
Posted By brc5
You can blame the X5 for that. The X5 completely...

You can blame the X5 for that. The X5 completely ate the 5 touring market.

I posted this picture in another thread, but it just captures the touring nicely I think.
...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-06-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 674
Posted By brc5
Nah, get a V8. They just sound cooler and have...

Nah, get a V8. They just sound cooler and have more meat in the engine when you need it.

In reality, my advice is find the best car (lowest miles, best records, best condition) and accept the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-06-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 653
Posted By brc5
The speed of the car makes little difference in...

The speed of the car makes little difference in my experience. It's the volume of water of the screen that changes the wiper speed. So light misting = very irregular, full rain shower at 60 mph =...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-06-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,041
Posted By brc5
Don't listen to the knockers you can import it...

Don't listen to the knockers you can import it easily.

It will cost you about $3-4k to bring it in, as an estimate. As you have personally owned the vehicle for more than 12 months, most of the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-05-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,805
Posted By brc5
I wonder if the E34 also had the same type of...

I wonder if the E34 also had the same type of module. My old E34 used to eat batteries when it sat for a week or two at a time. I used to have to take the battery out, bench charge it, and put it...
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