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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-11-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 313
Posted By SeanPhang
Had the same issue for a long time now,...

Had the same issue for a long time now, especially when cold. But it has been with the car for a long time now, I am not too worried about it. I was under the impression that it was caused by the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-09-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By SeanPhang
I believe you are refering to this very helpful...

I believe you are refering to this very helpful thread!
Vacuum leaks revisited I-6 Engines (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595709)
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-09-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By SeanPhang
Thanks for the detailed reply!

Thanks for the detailed reply!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-08-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By SeanPhang
Yes, the scraping is the most time-consuming...

Yes, the scraping is the most time-consuming part. Don't want to nick the plastic. And the molded gasket does not want to come off.

One question for you, OzzieH, maybe a dumb one, are the vacuum...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-08-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By SeanPhang
I am aware of the kit. Just thought mine was...

I am aware of the kit. Just thought mine was still in pretty good shape and could postpone it for another 20k.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-07-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By SeanPhang
Talking difference noticed after DISA O-ring replaced

I was quite surprised because my car had 123k, and the DISA was in much better shape than I expected.

After reading some horror stories about how DISA destroyed engines, I pulled out my DISA and...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-07-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By SeanPhang
Thanks. Will check the caliper and rotor. I...

Thanks. Will check the caliper and rotor.

I was not driving much during this whole time, otherwise I would have taken some action sooner.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-07-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By SeanPhang
Question Driver side rear rotor rusted

I noticed a while back that the driver rear rotor was rusted, even just after a trip, while all the other rotors were pretty shiny.

My guess is that the driver side rear brake is not working...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-17-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,121
Posted By SeanPhang
good write-up. the previous owner spent $540...

good write-up. the previous owner spent $540 doing this on my car at an indy-shop.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-12-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By SeanPhang
Being a poor grad student, I seldom put the knob...

Being a poor grad student, I seldom put the knob to the left. But I guess I will indulge myself for a while and fully enjoy the car with the new seals! :rofl:
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-12-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By SeanPhang
I bet you'll notice something different! I...

I bet you'll notice something different! I noticed it only 50 miles after installation.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-12-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By SeanPhang
That will be good for my wallet, I guess. How do...

That will be good for my wallet, I guess. How do you know you are in which gear though, by feel?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-12-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By SeanPhang
:dunno: I have an auto and I think it starts at...

:dunno: I have an auto and I think it starts at 2nd gear by default to save gas.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-12-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By SeanPhang
Well. I drove the car yesterday. And as doru...

Well. I drove the car yesterday. And as doru pointed out and I paid attention, I felt something new when a red light just turned green and I applied the pedal. It was definitely much snappier than...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-11-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By SeanPhang
Fudman, I am paying close attention to the car's...

Fudman, I am paying close attention to the car's performance during this break-in period. Will report back after several hundred miles. Will also try doru's suggestions.

BTW, I also added a small...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-11-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By SeanPhang
The seals are never replaced before. And the...

The seals are never replaced before. And the pistons could freely move in the cylinder when I took them out, which was definitely not good, I think.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-11-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By SeanPhang
Talking VANOS done without much difference

Well, I did my VANOS this past Saturday. My alternator needed to be replaced, and I took out the fan and fan shroud for easier access. So I decided to do the VANOS, because the beisan kit has been...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-04-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By SeanPhang
The refurbishing the old one idea in a future...

The refurbishing the old one idea in a future date is really nice, made me feel less bad that I already bought another alternator. Thanks!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-04-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By SeanPhang
Thanks, Guys! I did my cooling overhaul last...

Thanks, Guys!

I did my cooling overhaul last year and never looked back.

The regulator thing is interesting, but well, I already bought a re-manufactured alternator.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-04-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By SeanPhang
Smile alternator busted and VANOS

Well, my alternator is busted and is now not producing much juice (test #9 shows 10.6V when idling).

I plan to change it this Saturday, and since I'll have the fan and fan shroud out to have more...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-01-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By SeanPhang
Happened to me about a month ago. Successfully...

Happened to me about a month ago. Successfully reinitialized. Search the forum for the procedure.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-29-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By SeanPhang
I have the same thing. No idea. co-ask.

I have the same thing. No idea. co-ask.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-16-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,862
Posted By SeanPhang
Well, that's it. The success stories of changing...

Well, that's it. The success stories of changing VANOS from you guys really convinced me to do it. Can't wait for the spring to come!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-29-2011, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,002
Posted By SeanPhang
I did it on my car several months ago. The job...

I did it on my car several months ago. The job itself is very easy, but I found reaching for the 2nd sensor at the back a real PITA, because the space is too limited and also the sensor is sitting...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 10-28-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 767
Posted By SeanPhang
With a fully functional thermostat, your engine...

With a fully functional thermostat, your engine will be kept at a set temperature without budging when warmed up. So without one, your engine will be subjected to swings in the temperature, which...
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