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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-13-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 492
Posted By mhobryan
Had close to a 140k on mine ..... based on...

Had close to a 140k on mine ..... based on threads here, all appeared to be original. What prompted me was the tiniest of leaks from the L fitting from the top of the radiator that feeds into the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-08-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 347
Posted By mhobryan
It's 3 series only BMW's. I'm very familiar with...

It's 3 series only BMW's. I'm very familiar with the vendor of the airbag manufacturer.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-24-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By mhobryan
sorry for the double post ... yes the 98 has a...

sorry for the double post ... yes the 98 has a cast iron block.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-24-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By mhobryan
Might have gotten away with just a rebuilt head...

Might have gotten away with just a rebuilt head and head gasket if it was one year older....they had cast iron blocks. In 99 the switched to aluminum blocks....good chance the block is toast too. Not...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-24-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By mhobryan
very good chance that the block is toast too b/c...

very good chance that the block is toast too b/c you have an all aluminum block....one year older and you may have gotten away with just a gasket as they were cast iron. Not to be redundant, but do a...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-23-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 226
Posted By mhobryan
+1 on the wrench and screwdriver. It uses a...

+1 on the wrench and screwdriver. It uses a reverse thread, therefore the rotation of the engine keeps it from coming loose...hence the torque value is pretty low. Mine came off pretty easy with the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-02-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 3,844
Posted By mhobryan
I remember you saying that you did a leak down...

I remember you saying that you did a leak down test that provided some good numbers... did you do a compression test as well? That will give you a good idea if the rings were severely worn. Even if...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-27-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 3,844
Posted By mhobryan
IMHO - Dealers typically only understand problems...

IMHO - Dealers typically only understand problems with NEWER cars... i.e. ones within warranty, or just out of warranty....like within the last 5 years...7 tops. I would have it towed to a local indy...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-23-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 863
Posted By mhobryan
+1 I work in the automotive industry , and...

+1

I work in the automotive industry , and was having a cold one with one of my automotive brethren who actually worked for a rotor manufacturer that supplied Mercedes, Volvo, SAAB (may they RIP...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-19-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,549
Posted By mhobryan
when did you realize you 'had to have' an e39?

What was your aha moment?

Mine was a little over a year ago I was out car shopping, and on a lark, test drove a 2000 525i 5 speed. clutch was slipping, there was some suspension clunks going on,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-18-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,967
Posted By mhobryan
sice it was sitting so long, not sure if this...

sice it was sitting so long, not sure if this would work, but you may want to try scanning for codes.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-17-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 975
Posted By mhobryan
I've got a thread similar to this one floating...

I've got a thread similar to this one floating out there; but without boring folks with minute: $4600 USD for original purchase price Dec 2012, Have spent ~$2,500 USD for high quality parts over the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-13-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 354
Posted By mhobryan
if you are only replacing the burnt out bulb, I...

if you are only replacing the burnt out bulb, I would suggest replacing in pairs. This is esp. true with headlights. I don't know why, but not just on e39, but other cars that have used halogens...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-13-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,007
Posted By mhobryan
Since I first posted this thread, I did a...

Since I first posted this thread, I did a complete coolant system overhaul and drive belt overhaul including new tensioners, pulleys, etc... all I can say is man, does the engine run smooth now!...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-12-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,967
Posted By mhobryan
If you are getting lots of sputtering on...

If you are getting lots of sputtering on ether/starting fluid, and the car has been sitting for 2 years, based on everything else you have posted I would bet on bad gas/ E85
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-06-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By mhobryan
if you have the original struts, I would replace...

if you have the original struts, I would replace them. You will be amazed at the difference - probably the best bang for the buck. It will also help make your tires last longer. Didn't see anything...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-06-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,007
Posted By mhobryan
I've got a better setup...close friend that lives...

I've got a better setup...close friend that lives only 2 mi away already bought a scan tool that will read the BMW specific codes...that is how I diagnosed the bad crank position sensor.:) And I have...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-04-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,007
Posted By mhobryan
reflections after owning an E39 for a year...

Bought mine just before new year 2012. Bought it off of fleabay for $4600, it had 122k miles at the time. pretty clean car...only thing not working on it was the windshield washer squirter. Got it...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-02-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By mhobryan
Hate to bust your bubble, but if you are spewing...

Hate to bust your bubble, but if you are spewing smoke/steam out of your tailpipe that bad then you are sucking in coolant into the combustion chambers. However, the good news is if your sig is...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-28-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By mhobryan
Thanks for the insight .... I bought it online...

Thanks for the insight .... I bought it online from autohousaz .... so not worth paying for return shipping. I'll keep both (will likely need one regardless of the decision sooner or later).
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-28-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By mhobryan
original expansion tank or Chinese Behr?

Had a teeny tiny leak at the connector on top of the radiator that goes to the small dia. hose which connects to the expansion tank. No overheating, just noticed the couple of droplets of coolant. I...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-20-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,089
Posted By mhobryan
It looks like the rear quarter panel isn't...

It looks like the rear quarter panel isn't tweaked; or if it is, it isn't that bad. I would think this would be a perfect candidate for a "shade tree" body man fix. So long as you can get the trunk...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-17-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 410
Posted By mhobryan
you can get refrigerant with a die in it that can...

you can get refrigerant with a die in it that can be seen with a black light - I would use this kind, this way if you have any leaks you can take it to a shop and they will know where the leaks are.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-14-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 368
Posted By mhobryan
If your pump is working, you have a new valve...

If your pump is working, you have a new valve that is properly snugged up and your vac line has been replaced, I would clear the codes and see if they come back... more than likely your O2 and...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-11-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By mhobryan
if your mechanic looked at it, and said it was...

if your mechanic looked at it, and said it was solid, you might consider just replacing the struts...can make a big difference and will only cost half as much.
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