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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 99
Posted By mikewerks
540i with headgasket issue

I just recently bought a 540i 6 speed with definite head gasket issues. My question for all you E39 experts is.. Anyone have a link they could send me showing the steps for replacing the head...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-27-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By mikewerks
Thanks for the tip Paper. I noticed yesterday...

Thanks for the tip Paper. I noticed yesterday when starting the screen was totally blank for 4 sec BMW showed up for 6 or so seconds then it came to life thing I noticed was I could hear the CD...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-26-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By mikewerks
So are we saying its a fob issue? I have had the...

So are we saying its a fob issue? I have had the same issue on and off for a year now but now its becoming a little more frequent and doesn't necessarily come back to life after the second start. One...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 07-17-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,942
Posted By mikewerks
lol :thumbup:

lol :thumbup:
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 07-16-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,942
Posted By mikewerks
Thats why my wife hits the button and does the...

Thats why my wife hits the button and does the "Funky Chicken"......
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 07-13-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,944
Posted By mikewerks
Nice choice.

Nice choice.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 07-13-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By mikewerks
I have the same issue except mine is opposite...

I have the same issue except mine is opposite from yours. Works when started in the AM but by the second start it quits.. The sensor I need is a front.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 07-12-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,117
Posted By mikewerks
If I can offer some advise, while in there check...

If I can offer some advise, while in there check for play in your water pump and condition of your fan clutch(look for an oily film). Only issue I had replacing the t-stat in our car was the bottom...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 07-09-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 620
Posted By mikewerks
Well its been a while and I can report that...

Well its been a while and I can report that leaving the bluetooth on full time (referring to the Samsung phone) has worked wonders as I have had no more connection issues with the car. Hope that helps
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 07-06-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By mikewerks
Not adjustable I can tell you that

Not adjustable I can tell you that
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 07-06-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,313
Posted By mikewerks
Did you check the Fan Clutch or just the...

Did you check the Fan Clutch or just the electrical fan? I can tell you after owning many Mercedes having a fan clutch that locks is important. The way to check is get the car up to operating temp....
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 07-03-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,291
Posted By mikewerks
What about the sunroof drains?? Check the flow...

What about the sunroof drains?? Check the flow there as well.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-27-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 987
Posted By mikewerks
Mine to. Same thing on our Mercedes. I read about...

Mine to. Same thing on our Mercedes. I read about a polish for this but the article was in Japanese so never found out what it was....
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-27-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,547
Posted By mikewerks
Scary to think some states think 3-4mm would be...

Scary to think some states think 3-4mm would be Oke Doke.....
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-26-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 800
Posted By mikewerks
Looks good to me.

Looks good to me.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-25-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 496
Posted By mikewerks
Poor Porsche....

Poor Porsche....
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-23-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By mikewerks
I don't think you're the first one with this...

I don't think you're the first one with this issue. Try using the search function as I'm sure I saw a post with a solution some time ago.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-22-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By mikewerks
If the coolant is actually low(check it in the AM...

If the coolant is actually low(check it in the AM before you start it up for an accurate check) good chance you have a leak. And yes as db states its probably a good time to drive the SL. Im a bit...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-22-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By mikewerks
Well after doing my water pump I can see what the...

Well after doing my water pump I can see what the difference would be and it has to do with the water cooled alternator. On the bottom of the pump there is a small gauge water pipe going from the alt...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-21-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 790
Posted By mikewerks
Just finished my water pump job. Not a hard job...

Just finished my water pump job. Not a hard job but without the tools(especially the Fan clutch too)l it would have been a pain. The pump Pelican sent worked out perfectly!! And I also replaced the 2...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-20-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 790
Posted By mikewerks
I looked extensively for a good quality pump at a...

I looked extensively for a good quality pump at a good price. I bought my Graf from Pelican Parts yesterday for 138.00 shipped. Heres the link for the DIY section with the water pump info...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-19-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,547
Posted By mikewerks
Glad to hear you got that sorted!

Glad to hear you got that sorted!
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-19-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 790
Posted By mikewerks
Yes there is a D.I.Y post showing the process. I...

Yes there is a D.I.Y post showing the process. I will doing the same this week. Do you remember if you used a O.E pump or...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-19-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 790
Posted By mikewerks
Replace the Water Pump as thats what the fan is...

Replace the Water Pump as thats what the fan is attached to. I'm just ordering the pump for our 02' due to the same issue. Some say its a 6hr D.I.Y doesn't sound too bad.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-18-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By mikewerks
Water Pump Help

Hey guys anyone know whats different between the water pump found in a 02' X5 and the pump found in our 02' 745?? The part numbers are all over the map and some sellers say one pump fits all N62's...
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