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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-28-2013, 06:55 AM

Replies: 8 Flex Disk / Guibo - Reuse bolts? Views: 272 Posted By YinD Flex Disk / Guibo - Reuse bolts? Should you only apply torque to the nut, not the bolt? Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-28-2013, 06:52 AM

Replies: 8 Flex Disk / Guibo - Reuse bolts? Views: 272 Posted By YinD Flex Disk / Guibo - Reuse bolts? I am doing this right now. Center bearing included. I am glad I am doing all of them now rather than separate. Here is one of the transmission mounts and the Giubo. I am at 138k miles and...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 06:02 AM

Replies: 163 LQ9 into E39 Swap Views: 14,057 Posted By YinD LQ9 into E39 Swap What a great feeling to have it start up! Awesome! Thanks for the posts, I've been following since day 1. Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: Off-Topic 04-30-2013, 06:42 PM

Replies: 37 BMW Drivers Hobbies and Other Vehicles Views: 889 Posted By YinD BMW Drivers Hobbies and Other Vehicles I remember those days... Gave up my 75 gallon tank when the kids arrived. Reduced down to a beta bowl! Sure dont miss cleaning it or dealing with sick aggressive fish. Never got brave enough...

Forum: Off-Topic 04-30-2013, 06:37 PM

Replies: 37 BMW Drivers Hobbies and Other Vehicles Views: 889 Posted By YinD BMW Drivers Hobbies and Other Vehicles Very nice! I did a budget restore of a 77 Mgb. Same maroon color! Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-27-2013, 02:15 PM

Replies: 16 Look what I found at Walmart Views: 785 Posted By YinD Look what I found at Walmart My closest napa does not keep the 0w40 on their shelves. And not at the price... I just found the Walmart gallon two weeks ago. Love it! Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-27-2013, 11:18 AM

Replies: 16 Look what I found at Walmart Views: 785 Posted By YinD Look what I found at Walmart My closest napa does not keep the 0w40 on their shelves. And not at the price... I just found the Walmart gallon two weeks ago. Love it! Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: Off-Topic 04-26-2013, 10:34 AM

Replies: 37 BMW Drivers Hobbies and Other Vehicles Views: 889 Posted By YinD BMW Drivers Hobbies and Other Vehicles I drive a 97 Toyota landcruiser to haul kids and stuff, camping... It's also my bicycle hauler. When I am not at kids soccer game or wrenching, I am on either my mountain bike or road bike... ...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-10-2013, 04:15 PM

Replies: 25 Free oil filter... NO THANKS Views: 946 Posted By YinD I didn't think I toted out 10 gallons of oil from... I didn't think I toted out 10 gallons of oil from Walmart!

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-10-2013, 06:17 AM

Replies: 25 Free oil filter... NO THANKS Views: 946 Posted By YinD Walmart here had the gallon jug. Returned the... Walmart here had the gallon jug. Returned the autozone quarts and saved a whopping $27.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-06-2013, 07:49 PM

Replies: 25 Free oil filter... NO THANKS Views: 946 Posted By YinD Some reason I thought I read that it was also... Some reason I thought I read that it was also because of the glue they use to hold the filter material at the seam. But my standards are set on napa wix at the least.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-06-2013, 07:47 PM

Replies: 25 Free oil filter... NO THANKS Views: 946 Posted By YinD I was just in Walmart and saw that price. Taking... I was just in Walmart and saw that price. Taking the oil back for a refund dammit...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-04-2013, 12:40 PM

Replies: 25 Free oil filter... NO THANKS Views: 946 Posted By YinD Free oil filter... NO THANKS So I go into autozone to get my Mobil 1 oil for the BMW. The guy tells me that with the 8 qt s I get a free oil filter! So I ask him what does he have? "Let's see we have STP in stock" ...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-03-2013, 06:26 AM

Replies: 143 528i STILL won't start Views: 4,062 Posted By YinD +1 on the icv. It's great news that it... +1 on the icv. It's great news that it started! Almost there!

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-01-2013, 05:34 AM

Replies: 8 540I not starting after big job, no click nothing Views: 382 Posted By YinD Test the battery Test the battery

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-31-2013, 06:06 AM

Replies: 9 My first question-interior Views: 325 Posted By YinD I used this stuff on the fronts of my BMW. Color... I used this stuff on the fronts of my BMW. Color was great. I tried to paint the clear coat instead of spray so I got a gloss finish. http://www.leatherrepairkits.com/ If you have tears or...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-30-2013, 09:50 PM

Replies: 9 My first question-interior Views: 325 Posted By YinD I also hired a local refinished that came out to... I also hired a local refinished that came out to the house. They redid my steering wheel. Great job. I also bought a leather rested kit and top cost. Works well if the leather is in good shape.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-30-2013, 07:38 AM

Replies: 9 My first question-interior Views: 325 Posted By YinD I have seen vendors that will provide a custom... I have seen vendors that will provide a custom fit leather replacement cover for a DIY job. For my truck, I am saving up for the kit. Here is the link to the truck forum. I realize its not bmw...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-29-2013, 09:47 AM

Replies: 10 Does anyone have a BMW description of HOW the E39 M54 expansion tank actually works? Views: 800 Posted By YinD cleaned up image wanting to help... so I cleaned up the image that bluebee had. Not a I6 owner so I cant do much more that this.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-29-2013, 07:25 AM

Replies: 25 Do BMW (or any mfg) engineers read forums? Views: 699 Posted By YinD I had a recent conversation with a program... I had a recent conversation with a program manager and he was unaware of forums. I would speculate that forums haven't become a known enough to be a source of input. In defense of an engineer,...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-27-2013, 05:45 AM

Replies: 99 Another Black Hawk Down... Views: 3,173 Posted By YinD I went back and forth with my insurance and was... I went back and forth with my insurance and was able to negotiate double their initial offer. Don't take the first offer. Glad to hear that you'll be around. Your DIYs are gold!

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-26-2013, 07:18 PM

Replies: 99 Another Black Hawk Down... Views: 3,173 Posted By YinD My previous Car was totaled after a hail storm. ... My previous Car was totaled after a hail storm. I took the check and drove the car until the wheels fell off. I had the title and it did not have to be re-titled as salvaged.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-19-2013, 07:55 PM

Replies: 37 Because dealers are ignorant or fib...suspect first. Views: 1,946 Posted By YinD It's the 40th edition which came with ff and rr... It's the 40th edition which came with ff and rr diff locks. I haven't done the cdl mod yet tho. It's a great rig. Takes a beating!

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-19-2013, 12:53 PM

Replies: 37 Because dealers are ignorant or fib...suspect first. Views: 1,946 Posted By YinD Doh! Doh!

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-19-2013, 07:06 AM

Replies: 37 Because dealers are ignorant or fib...suspect first. Views: 1,946 Posted By YinD facts I was told by the PO that this was a M-Tech Sport vehicle... 2003 540ia. Built 5/2003. So I dug up the build sheet to help solidify some debates. I would guess that the items in red are what...

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