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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 143
Posted By edjack
A Camry will give you much more room behind the...

A Camry will give you much more room behind the wheel, as well as much lower maintenance/repair cost, esp if you're just starting in the work force.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 106
Posted By edjack
Especially for a Rust Belt Denizen!

Especially for a Rust Belt Denizen!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 163
Posted By edjack
The exp tank can be the canary in the coal mine -...

The exp tank can be the canary in the coal mine - when it ruptures, the rest of the cooling system is not far behind.

There's no way to pinpoint exactly when it will fail.

Mike Miller...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 143
Posted By edjack
Check part numbers here: www.realoem.com ...

Check part numbers here: www.realoem.com

Have all external surfaces coated, incl the plug wells, but not inside. Make sure they clean the gasket channels.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 09:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 120
Posted By edjack
Were these name-brand cats, or something off the...

Were these name-brand cats, or something off the shelf at a muffler shop?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 129
Posted By edjack
Good point, although I would expect that these...

Good point, although I would expect that these two sizes would be very close in load-carrying capacity.

Reduced handling might be the issue here, unless you are a sedate driver.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 137
Posted By edjack
Has your mechanic verified that the head gasket...

Has your mechanic verified that the head gasket has blown, perhaps via a cooling system pressure test?

Might be better to replace the engine. If the PO was able to cause a head gasket failure on a...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 357
Posted By edjack
Irritates me: "RV's for sale" What part off the...

Irritates me: "RV's for sale" What part off the RV are you selling?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 85
Posted By edjack
High NOx is caused by a lean fuel condition,...

High NOx is caused by a lean fuel condition, which may be due to a vacuum leak/s and/or defective fuel control components, such as the Air Flow Meter, Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, and O2...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By edjack
Safe charge rate rule-of-thumb: No higher than...

Safe charge rate rule-of-thumb: No higher than 10% of the amp-hour rating.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 357
Posted By edjack
Contact BBS directly, or a local BBS dealer. ...

Contact BBS directly, or a local BBS dealer.

Why do you use singular possessive instead of a simple plural? Unseemly for a college student.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 225
Posted By edjack
The biggest issue, beyond having a warehouse with...

The biggest issue, beyond having a warehouse with a lift, in which to dismantle and store it, is the merchandising of the parts. Bear in mind that the pro breakers have their own network, where all...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By edjack
P1149 = ?? P1156 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit...

P1149 = ??

P1156 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

What color is the smoke?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By edjack
Cooling system pressure test can determine if...

Cooling system pressure test can determine if there's an internal coolant leak.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 237
Posted By edjack
it isnt giving me a code it saying cam position...

it isnt giving me a code it saying cam position sensor If there's no code, how do you know?

There's only one CPS, and it's mounted to the front of the right side cylinder head.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 137
Posted By edjack
www.realoem.com

www.realoem.com
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 132
Posted By edjack
What are the stored codes? What is the...

What are the stored codes?

What is the battery voltage?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By edjack
The sensor tells the engine computer where the...

The sensor tells the engine computer where the camshaft is. What is the specific P-code you observe?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 176
Posted By edjack
So why did he install them in the first place!!??...

So why did he install them in the first place!!??

Check into Magnaflow. I have them, and have not experienced the problem.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 64
Posted By edjack
Possible defect in the fuel gauge sensors; there...

Possible defect in the fuel gauge sensors; there are two, one on each side of the tank.

Have the car inspected before making an offer. These cars are not cheap to fix. It's important to fully...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By edjack
The VANOS has failed in some way. This device...

The VANOS has failed in some way. This device controls the intake camshaft timing. There is one on each side of the engine. The code should tell you which side is involved: Side A = right bank.
...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 103
Posted By edjack
P0500 = vehicle speed senor A. Take it back to...

P0500 = vehicle speed senor A. Take it back to the shop and tell them to fix it. Perhaps they forgot to clear the code after the repair. Is this a BMW shop?

There are a couple of vendors who can...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 261
Posted By edjack
The only thing I can think of is that, since they...

The only thing I can think of is that, since they are worn down, they can overheat more quickly, and warp.

You must have put all those miles on with long trips, and few stops. You are also a...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-14-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 243
Posted By edjack
Why not replace the traction strut bushings...

Why not replace the traction strut bushings first? If you have more than 130k on the car, the bushings are probably shot, and will cause a front-end shimmy when braking.

Unless you're planning to...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-14-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 134
Posted By edjack
The part numbers on the sensors s/b the same....

The part numbers on the sensors s/b the same. Take the car to a muffler shop and have a new bung installed.
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