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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-06-2013, 09:04 AM

Replies: 1 Power steering CHS 11.s Views: 120 Posted By idjit Power steering CHS 11.s I'm looking at “realoem.com” at the Steering lube system. I see 32416851217 reservoir “CHF 11.s” but my system says “ATF”. Is this just a labeling change? Will my ATF cap still fit and can I...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-26-2013, 09:49 AM

Replies: 11 Two piece Fan Shroud Views: 316 Posted By idjit I don't recommend hacking apart the shroud. It... I don't recommend hacking apart the shroud. It not only serves as protection fir your fingers, but may have a major influence on air flow direction. My discussion was in reference to some clever top...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-25-2013, 12:25 PM

Replies: 11 Two piece Fan Shroud Views: 316 Posted By idjit BTW, I put a thing layer of ultra grey on the... BTW, I put a thing layer of ultra grey on the tops of the Plug holes before setting the VCG in place as well as the recommended spots. So, to keep the tread on topic, who's going to make me a two...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-25-2013, 12:18 PM

Replies: 11 Two piece Fan Shroud Views: 316 Posted By idjit I did my oil filter gasket the weekend before "no... I did my oil filter gasket the weekend before "no more leaks" but doing at the same time will let you get the at the alternator bolt a bit easier for sure. I don't know how much tearing the shroud...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-25-2013, 10:52 AM

Replies: 11 Two piece Fan Shroud Views: 316 Posted By idjit Beisan has a different kit for the rattle. Read... Beisan has a different kit for the rattle. Read up on it to be sure I'm correct. Of course do the seals while you're in there. BTW, two suggestions. You can carefully pry up the connector to...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-23-2013, 04:22 PM

Replies: 11 Two piece Fan Shroud Views: 316 Posted By idjit Two piece Fan Shroud Having done the Beisan Vanos repair on the weekend, I was wondering if anyone's heard of a two piece fan shroud? Seems like a no brainer that someone would have realized how convenient it would...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-16-2013, 05:31 PM

Replies: 13 Power steering clunk E39 M54 Views: 541 Posted By idjit I'm not sure why you would suggest this. I lifted... I'm not sure why you would suggest this. I lifted both sides and checked for looseness in the mechanical areas, the suspension was recently checked in the Motor Vehicle Inspection, it was heat...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-16-2013, 03:32 PM

Replies: 13 Power steering clunk E39 M54 Views: 541 Posted By idjit Well I drove it a few days without issue before... Well I drove it a few days without issue before posting this one. After changing the fluid and still having the issue, I intentionally kept the RPMs up around 3000 while driving to be sure the...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-07-2013, 03:39 AM

Replies: 13 Power steering clunk E39 M54 Views: 541 Posted By idjit I did grease those top bearings and I thought it... I did grease those top bearings and I thought it was fixed, but that was before I realized it would fix itself every time it sat for 10-15 minutes and be OK for 10-15 minutes of driving after that. I...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-06-2013, 06:21 PM

Replies: 61 New (frustrated) owner of a non running 2k 528i Views: 2,061 Posted By idjit German Auto Supply (.com) sells a disa unit or... German Auto Supply (.com) sells a disa unit or (just the parts to fix your old one) that the metal parts can't get sucked into engine if it comes apart. I think it's rare that it happens, but it's a...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-06-2013, 07:20 AM

Replies: 49 Some thoughts about "community" Views: 1,456 Posted By idjit Hi, I'm Bob. I live in the Fredericton area of... Hi, I'm Bob. I live in the Fredericton area of New Brunswick, Canada. I have a scanner and have had enough issues and read enough on this forum (E39 M54) to offer suggestions. I'm currently trying...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-05-2013, 05:19 PM

Replies: 13 Power steering clunk E39 M54 Views: 541 Posted By idjit Still NOT SOLVED but I have further symptoms. ... Still NOT SOLVED but I have further symptoms. The reason it keeps seeming to be OK is I have to drive it more than just down the road before it acts up. I noticed tonight it seemed to be getting...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-04-2013, 06:06 PM

Replies: 13 Power steering clunk E39 M54 Views: 541 Posted By idjit Yes on the WD40; not a lubricant, I know. The... Yes on the WD40; not a lubricant, I know. The idea was to clean it up with WD40 and then I oiled it to lubricate. I find WD40 a good wash. I was wondering what I should do long term. It was...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-04-2013, 02:53 PM

Replies: 13 Power steering clunk E39 M54 Views: 541 Posted By idjit SOLVED AGAIN!! I need to suck back a bit. EDIT:... SOLVED AGAIN!! I need to suck back a bit. EDIT: Not Solved after all. This (below) was not the solution. While I think greasing the bearings at the shock towers is still a wise idea, my symptoms...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-02-2013, 10:51 AM

Replies: 61 New (frustrated) owner of a non running 2k 528i Views: 2,061 Posted By idjit Yes, lots of places. It would be nice to do a... Yes, lots of places. It would be nice to do a smoke test. There's a hose along the left side of the valve cover gasket that runs to the electric switch (which is nicely out of sight behind the...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-30-2013, 07:22 AM

Replies: 13 Power steering clunk E39 M54 Views: 541 Posted By idjit SOLVED!! Let me explain..... Best to read this... SOLVED!! Let me explain..... Best to read this before you buy and install a new PS pump! EDIT: Thought it was solved...see next post. I since noticed it's whenever I moved to a different...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-29-2013, 09:24 AM

Replies: 13 Power steering clunk E39 M54 Views: 541 Posted By idjit The clunk seems to be gone but now I have this... The clunk seems to be gone but now I have this weird thing that if I'm driving straight I have to force the wheel a bit for the power steering to kick in. After making a turn I have to force the...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-28-2013, 03:19 PM

Replies: 143 528i STILL won't start Views: 4,056 Posted By idjit So, when mine wouldn't start it was DME cause of... So, when mine wouldn't start it was DME cause of a blown DME relay. What's EWS? I hope when this car is running, and I have no doubt if will, you let us all know. You stumped us all good with this...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-28-2013, 05:36 AM

Replies: 13 Power steering clunk E39 M54 Views: 541 Posted By idjit Power steering clunk E39 M54 I've been feeling a slight clunk when starting the car cold when I first turn the wheel in either direction. I don't hear a clunk... I feel it. Then everything is OK I don't think it's suspension...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-19-2013, 03:30 PM

Replies: 143 528i STILL won't start Views: 4,056 Posted By idjit You sure you got air? If this was stored for some... You sure you got air? If this was stored for some time you could have a big old mouse nest plugging everything and you'd be flooded from your efforts. I was told by others when I had my big issue...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-16-2013, 11:02 AM

Replies: 31 HELP Computer failure? Views: 1,369 Posted By idjit Well I don't think a bad CCV will stop the car... Well I don't think a bad CCV will stop the car either. What I do know is a plugged CCV will cause internal pressures that "blows" the vacuum hose that runs along the passenger side of the engine...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-16-2013, 07:07 AM

Replies: 31 HELP Computer failure? Views: 1,369 Posted By idjit Cbaue... looking back over the thread, JimLev was... Cbaue... looking back over the thread, JimLev was surprised a fuse wasn't blown instead of the relay and in the case of Keitho64 it was 30Aa fuse. In both cases it would seem that connector reversals...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-16-2013, 06:29 AM

Replies: 12 "BMW dealer" parts to Canada Views: 440 Posted By idjit Pelicanparts... added to my list, thanks. I've... Pelicanparts... added to my list, thanks. I've now ordered all the parts but one which I'll have to pick up at the dealer cause a second shipping charge would eat up the savings. ...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-15-2013, 02:33 PM

Replies: 31 HELP Computer failure? Views: 1,369 Posted By idjit Yes. That lessens the chance that the relay was... Yes. That lessens the chance that the relay was damaged due to wires in the wrong place. During the CCV job those are the only two connectors that cam be reversed in error. Obviously the relay could...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-15-2013, 09:39 AM

Replies: 12 "BMW dealer" parts to Canada Views: 440 Posted By idjit OK, this is great stuff. Thanks!! I already see... OK, this is great stuff. Thanks!! I already see the benefits!! The Canadian sources won't get held up at customs either!!

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