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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-21-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By bobdmac
You paint a nice picture, Jim. It sounds like...

You paint a nice picture, Jim. It sounds like it's well worth a side trip from Corvallis, where I have a place to stay. Gotta love those Fiat 124's, right? Sweet handling cars. In any case, I'd enjoy...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-21-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By bobdmac
Bioguy, thanks. I do plan to get a national parks...

Bioguy, thanks. I do plan to get a national parks pass. I think you're right about most of Iowa, but I have a cousin in Decorah that I'm going to see. It's actually kind of pretty there. He's in the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-21-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By bobdmac
Fudman, if that's the Beartooth Highway, your...

Fudman, if that's the Beartooth Highway, your suggestion is right on the money. I took that drive a couple of years ago on my way to Yellowstone from Billings, Montana. I may have to take it again,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-20-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By bobdmac
Seeking suggestion to make a road epic

Hi, everyone. It's been a year or so since I've posted anything here, probably because I've been amazingly free of maintenance issues, but now I'm looking for some help.

At the beginning of next...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-05-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By bobdmac
Possibly heat soak from a hot engine building up...

Possibly heat soak from a hot engine building up pressure in the cooling system, which is no longer circulating the coolant through the radiator. The pressure will expand any crack in the plastic.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-04-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,462
Posted By bobdmac
When I bought my 540, I was originally looking...

When I bought my 540, I was originally looking for a 530. I had driven a couple of the 6's, but they had history issues, and I passed on them. I decided to try the 540 because it had the 6-speed, and...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-04-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By bobdmac
I'm not sure, but I think the issue is the...

I'm not sure, but I think the issue is the clearance between the tire walls and surrounding metal parts such as fenders and suspension components. The cable chains should work, however. Another...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-04-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 470
Posted By bobdmac
As a fellow Mityvac owner, I agree with Fudman...

As a fellow Mityvac owner, I agree with Fudman and edjack. It makes oil changes so clean and easy, it's ridiculous. Don't worry whether it gets all the oil out. The difference between draining the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-04-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By bobdmac
I think you and Manticore have hit on the key...

I think you and Manticore have hit on the key question. Unless you're willing to spend a significant amount of time on DIY per miles driven, the 540i doesn't make economic sense. But if you're not...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-28-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 23,632
Posted By bobdmac
Blue, thanks for the update. It's great to know...

Blue, thanks for the update. It's great to know that persistence pays off in chasing down these elusive problems, and I can't think of anyone more persistent than you. Congratulations, and great info.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-12-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 869
Posted By bobdmac
Many years ago, I lived about 4-5 hours from the...

Many years ago, I lived about 4-5 hours from the Nürburgring, and I took my daily driver (1963 Porsche S90) on it for four laps, but I stopped with 6 or 11 laps left on my ticket. I don't remember...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-12-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By bobdmac
Be extra careful not to over tighten the bleeder...

Be extra careful not to over tighten the bleeder screw. Just get it snug, or it will strip the threads and not hold the seal.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-11-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,014
Posted By bobdmac
Does your 540 just overheat in traffic, or does...

Does your 540 just overheat in traffic, or does it overheat on the freeway as well? If it only happens in traffic, the problem might be the water pump or the fan clutch. If it overheats on the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-11-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 305
Posted By bobdmac
Was the head tested for cracks and resurfaced?...

Was the head tested for cracks and resurfaced? From what I've read, the head on the six can easily warp or even crack if it overheats, in which case just slapping a new head gasket on it will not fix...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-08-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,277
Posted By bobdmac
Maybe, but you need to look carefully for the...

Maybe, but you need to look carefully for the telltale white, chalky residue that results from a coolant leek. They usually occur around the coolant reservoir and hose connections to the radiator but...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-06-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,344
Posted By bobdmac
Das stimmt!

Das stimmt!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-04-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,738
Posted By bobdmac
It's always great to hear a resolution like this,...

It's always great to hear a resolution like this, with an actual solution to a problem. Glad you were able to persevere and fill us in on the gory details. Nice work, and thanks.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-28-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,646
Posted By bobdmac
It might be easier to find the connection point...

It might be easier to find the connection point if you remove the intake air filter box at the front of the engine. It's pretty easy to do.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-28-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,646
Posted By bobdmac
Glad to hear you've got it running again. O rings...

Glad to hear you've got it running again. O rings sound appropriate for the leaking injector. Where did you finally attach your stray connector?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-25-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 948
Posted By bobdmac
White smoke from the exhaust can be a sign of...

White smoke from the exhaust can be a sign of coolant getting into the combustion chamber via a head gasket leak. If you've had three different mechanics tell you that have a blown head gasket, and...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-25-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,738
Posted By bobdmac
I think this falls into the category of "Don't...

I think this falls into the category of "Don't try this at home."
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-25-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 562
Posted By bobdmac
Good points, but speaking for myself, I didn't...

Good points, but speaking for myself, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on maintenance so that I could drive around in a hooptie.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-24-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 304
Posted By bobdmac
$1,100 isn't bad for fender and bumper combined....

$1,100 isn't bad for fender and bumper combined. The critical issue is the paint and how well it's blended to reduce the contrast with the surrounding bodywork. I bought a right front fender and...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-24-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 45,774
Posted By bobdmac
Econobox, I agree that it's worth discussing the...

Econobox, I agree that it's worth discussing the pro's and con's of replacing parts that might fail but haven't yet, but when we take a position, we should do our best to avoid spreading...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-24-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 562
Posted By bobdmac
Even with a great car, you'll likely have more...

Even with a great car, you'll likely have more than enough mechanical issues to keep you entertained. Adding bodywork, and especially rust, to the mix sounds like a really bad idea. Even if you have...
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