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Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) Yesterday, 05:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 677
Posted By Davidf
I would do this mod if they had a "V12"...

I would do this mod if they had a "V12" logo.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) Yesterday, 05:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 426
Posted By Davidf
I like the original warm light better.

I like the original warm light better.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-03-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 112
Posted By Davidf
Here is a guess: Under high engine load, the air...

Here is a guess: Under high engine load, the air bypass flap is opened to allow more air to enter the air filter box. The air is pulled from the engine compartment because under load/speed the air...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-30-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 385
Posted By Davidf
Your common sense is spot on. I don't think BMW...

Your common sense is spot on. I don't think BMW even refers to the fluid as Lifetime any more. You should definitely remove filler plug, drain fluid, replace pan/filter and refill with an approved...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-24-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 592
Posted By Davidf
I would not. Only because I never purchase the...

I would not. Only because I never purchase the same model of any car twice as I always want to upgrade to newer technology, design, etc.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-24-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By Davidf
No way to get proper fluid level in the...

No way to get proper fluid level in the transmission with the cobbled together approach by OP. But, I applied the MacGyver in you!
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-24-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 470
Posted By Davidf
Use chisel on side of plug in the radial...

Use chisel on side of plug in the radial direction so that you are trying to loosen the plug. You can possibly remove exhaust/driveshaft and lower trans tail end some to gain some clearance. ...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-24-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 129
Posted By Davidf
Anything is possible, so the answer to your...

Anything is possible, so the answer to your question is yes. But, when you connected an external battery to the pump, did you also concurrently check for fuel pressure? That should answer your...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-22-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,400
Posted By Davidf
Sport mode changes throttle mapping and...

Sport mode changes throttle mapping and transmission shift points and characteristics (such as no torque converter lockup, gear held while coasting, etc). Sure, you (or someone can sell you a...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-22-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By Davidf
Front or back, the sensor wire points toward the...

Front or back, the sensor wire points toward the center of the car.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-19-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,400
Posted By Davidf
Doesn't "Sport" mode do the same thing? Sounds...

Doesn't "Sport" mode do the same thing? Sounds like all the mod does is permanently engage the sport mode "throttle" (I know, our 7's don't use a throttle) mapping.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-17-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By Davidf
Why not have the transmission flushed? The...

Why not have the transmission flushed? The antique belief that flushing will dislodge crud is non-sense in my opinion. Take for example the rebuild I just completed on my ZF 5HP 24 ( '98 E38) with...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-12-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,868
Posted By Davidf
My opinion is the bimmerpipe will work fine and...

My opinion is the bimmerpipe will work fine and probably last a significant amount of time. Ask yourself how many bimmerpipe failures you have read about. Probably not many, if any. Yes, the AGA...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-10-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By Davidf
Large or small bump? Large bump, probably...

Large or small bump? Large bump, probably normal. I notice a bit of shaking on both my E60 and E66 with dynamic lights if on rough road.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-04-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By Davidf
Auto Parts warehouse, I think

Auto Parts warehouse, I think
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-04-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 627
Posted By Davidf
Thanks, but I don't think replacing the seal will...

Thanks, but I don't think replacing the seal will help. Tried that on my E38 with marginal improvement. The E66 only has 19k miles and always garage kept, so the rubber on the entire car is...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-04-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 627
Posted By Davidf
For my '06 760Li: 1. Hate the stupid column...

For my '06 760Li:

1. Hate the stupid column mounted shifter. I have five other BMW's and on the E66 I am always reaching for the shifter on the center console. Doh!
2. I-drive. The I-drive...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-04-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,564
Posted By Davidf
Mileage to service indicators in I-drive are...

Mileage to service indicators in I-drive are estimates based on how you drive, time, etc. When the brake pads wear to the minimum thickness, a sensor attached to the brake pad is cut thereby opening...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-03-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 953
Posted By Davidf
No, accordingly to the ZF literature, the oil...

No, accordingly to the ZF literature, the oil pressure is maintained at constant pressure regardless of engine speed from idle to high RPM. Sure, maybe the oil is moving faster through the system,...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-03-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 953
Posted By Davidf
I don't think the above is accurate. Automatic...

I don't think the above is accurate. Automatic transmissions (at the least the ZF 5hp24 that I rebuilt last month) have oil pressure regulating valves built into the oil pump housing. The purpose...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 03-27-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,969
Posted By Davidf
"good" is a relative term. The kit is different....

"good" is a relative term. The kit is different. AGA's kit does not use compressed air, but rather brushes that are drill motor operated and feed into the port/passage via a custom made tube that...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 03-27-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 865
Posted By Davidf
Mine is smoking at 215k miles. Have plugged...

Mine is smoking at 215k miles. Have plugged secondary air ports as well. Going to purchase the AGA kit to clean the ports, replace the air port valves and then tackle the valve seals. Not looking...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 03-27-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,969
Posted By Davidf
This may have been posted previously (too lazy to...

This may have been posted previously (too lazy to read through 5 pages of posts), but All German Auto (AGA) manufacturers, packages, and sells a kit to clean the secondary air ports on the N62...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 03-26-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 242
Posted By Davidf
My 5 series (E60) is having the same false FTM...

My 5 series (E60) is having the same false FTM warning consistently and often. FTM uses the ABS computer to measure difference in rotational speed from one wheel to another. There are no...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 03-24-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 202
Posted By Davidf
You probably know this already, but just in case:...

You probably know this already, but just in case: the pump only runs on COLD engine start.
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