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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Today, 05:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 67
Posted By AH673000
White, blue or black smoke= water, oil or...

White, blue or black smoke= water, oil or gasoline .

Which one?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Today, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 240
Posted By AH673000
Is your automatic transmission 100% untouched at...

Is your automatic transmission 100% untouched at 220k?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-19-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 217
Posted By AH673000
" mid year " design changes ... Invented by...

" mid year " design changes ... Invented by American Motors and now perfected by BMW! Thanks for the reminder .
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-19-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 240
Posted By AH673000
Heater & cooling / hoses Engine/ engine cooling...

Heater & cooling / hoses
Engine/ engine cooling / hoses
Engine/ vacuum control
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-19-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 240
Posted By AH673000
I went through the same thing trying to find all...

I went through the same thing trying to find all the cooling/ heater hoses .

There are eight total on my '97 .

You can find them all on realoem but you need to check three different diagrams...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-19-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 213
Posted By AH673000
Your mpg will go up..... How much? The...

Your mpg will go up..... How much?

The difference between running a 40 weight vs a 50 weight ( at full operating temperature ) is by definition going to result in lower internal engine resistance...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-17-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By AH673000
Cooling system - reservoir reliability

I have read countless posts on this infamous part. Looks like most folks get about 120-200 thousand miles on the original one that came on the car.

Then I read that some folks go through...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By AH673000
Check the load rating..... BMWs need a tire with...

Check the load rating..... BMWs need a tire with a high load rating....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 838
Posted By AH673000
Just a note on your observed oil consumption....

Just a note on your observed oil consumption. Synthetic oil is much more sheer stable then Dino oil . So it should not get thinner with each mile driven . But even synthetic oil has limits on...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By AH673000
You can do a temporary repair with JB weld epoxy...

You can do a temporary repair with JB weld epoxy . Follow directions to the letter. It can allow you to drive it home if you are stranded. I stree the word temporary .
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-14-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 501
Posted By AH673000
116,000.... Noticed minor dry white spray...

116,000.... Noticed minor dry white spray deposit..... On closer examination noticed a hairline crack in the thermostat housing bleed screw connection .

FYI..... Spoke to a DuPont research...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 318
Posted By AH673000
An eight old battery is about the time they...

An eight old battery is about the time they go.... My first one lasted eight years and my second one lasted eight years. Both BMW OEM battery's .

Your battery dying and the fact your voltage...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 318
Posted By AH673000
Alex... Welcome .... Couple questions ...

Alex...

Welcome .... Couple questions

Will your car be garaged? Will you be willing or able to do some work yourself?

Here is the very first thing I would do. Lubricate your hood latch...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 614
Posted By AH673000
Stan.... I love a challenge but you sit are...

Stan....

I love a challenge but you sit are a gutsy guy .

The answer to your question lays in the electrical diagrams. Unfortunately there are no short cut answers.. You must work your way...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 603
Posted By AH673000
First a typo correction... Son's car is a 1997...

First a typo correction... Son's car is a 1997 528i ....

Thanks for the info on the thin black powder coat on the inlet side of the filter..... Looked like activated charcoal or something.
...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 603
Posted By AH673000
Ok , so I called my son ( 07-528) and asked him...

Ok , so I called my son ( 07-528) and asked him if he saved the gas filter he changed recently with his fuel pump.... 175k original stuff .

We cut it open . Filter had exactly zero rust , dirt ,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-11-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 469
Posted By AH673000
Ha.... My daughter lives in Auckland NZ and...

Ha.... My daughter lives in Auckland NZ and always says thanks heaps.... So I looked at your profile and find you do also.

Not sure what your OBD2 plug looks like, but in the US it is a male...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-11-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 469
Posted By AH673000
I have the $60 reader that harbor freight...

I have the $60 reader that harbor freight sells... Works on my BMW, Jeep and Mazda .... Love it for my needs .
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-11-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 198
Posted By AH673000
You forgot to introduce your new MAF to your ECS...

You forgot to introduce your new MAF to your ECS !

Kidding.... But I am always amazed how many of the sensors and other electronic stuff on the 528s needs to be " introduced" to your inboard...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-10-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 603
Posted By AH673000
Increased Fuel filter longevity = never allowing...

Increased Fuel filter longevity = never allowing tank to going below 1/4 full + use only quality gasoline from a tier three supplier .

Never have experienced a fuel pump or fuel filter failure in...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-10-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 603
Posted By AH673000
My bet is it is original, and my bet is it will...

My bet is it is original, and my bet is it will give us all a great insight if you cold cut it open and unfold the filter media. Mine is original ( 16) years.... 99% run on Chevron or Mobil gas .
...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-09-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 370
Posted By AH673000
Evan.... Are you ok now? Can't tell if your issue...

Evan.... Are you ok now? Can't tell if your issue is behind you or not from your post.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-08-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,129
Posted By AH673000
Your fan blades are attached to the fan...

Your fan blades are attached to the fan clutch..., it looks a flying saucer about 8" in diameter .
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-08-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 197
Posted By AH673000
One oil filter, one air cleaner filter, two cabin...

One oil filter, one air cleaner filter, two cabin filters, 6 spark plugs ,& six quarts of Mobil 1 0-40 , should do it.

As far as brands that work , do a search on each item .
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-08-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 330
Posted By AH673000
The problem is you can not get those tires in...

The problem is you can not get those tires in your size.

A Mitchlen designed Nexen may suit your needs. It is made in South Korea and has Mitchlin technology .


I am a Cooper/ Mitchlen fan...
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