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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-17-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By JimLev
That's an old pic, new setup is an injector in...

That's an old pic, new setup is an injector in every runner plus one in the front and rear of the intake manifold, total of 10 injectors. Spraying 175HP.

Retiredat44, I spent less that $200 for...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-17-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By JimLev
16" flex-a-lite fan. I have a thermistor for a...

16" flex-a-lite fan.
I have a thermistor for a temp sensor that is in between the radiator fins about 4" down from the top of the radiator.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 265
Posted By JimLev
You should keep the aux fan. If your Lincoln Mark...

You should keep the aux fan. If your Lincoln Mark VIII craps out you won't have any means of cooling the radiator. The aux fan will keep the engine from overheating if you Lincoln fan craps out.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By JimLev
The lower hose is always cooler than the upper...

The lower hose is always cooler than the upper hose.
Sounds like your PWM fan is bad, the small wire should have pulses from the DME to control the fan speed. You need a scope to see them.
And the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By JimLev
It would take many hours of driving of fully...

It would take many hours of driving of fully charge it. Don't know the exact time but it's way more than an hour if it was discharged enough so that the starter only clicked when you turned the key.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-15-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 112
Posted By JimLev
The E30 cap is a 1.4 bar cap and will fit, our...

The E30 cap is a 1.4 bar cap and will fit, our E39's have 2 bar caps.
You won't be lowering the cooling system pressure, just the point that the cap releases the pressure. I did a bunch of testing,...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-14-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 180
Posted By JimLev
You could try to wrap the outer shell with some...

You could try to wrap the outer shell with some high temp insulation and then some aluminum to keep the heat in.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-13-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 134
Posted By JimLev
You do know that the fuel pump will only run for...

You do know that the fuel pump will only run for ~2 seconds when the key is turned to pos 2.
When you turn it to the start position it will start running again.
When you jump out the relay and the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-13-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 174
Posted By JimLev
Bad head gaskets.

Bad head gaskets.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 150
Posted By JimLev
If that is what that bolt threads into, yes.

If that is what that bolt threads into, yes.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 333
Posted By JimLev
Nice info. I suppose you could just get some...

Nice info.
I suppose you could just get some .29 cent LED's and do the same thing?
It won't be OEM correct, but it should still work.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-04-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 112
Posted By JimLev
The SC50's are rated at 65watts RMS so you should...

The SC50's are rated at 65watts RMS so you should have an amp that can provide at least 50 watts/ch.
I'm using a JL Audio xd400/4 (think that's the right model #) which is 100w/ch into 2 ohm...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-03-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,529
Posted By JimLev
The formula is backwards, when I followed it (and...

The formula is backwards, when I followed it (and lowered the correction number) my MPG went from 2 to 4 MPG higher than actual.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-03-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 106
Posted By JimLev
Jack up the front left corner enough so you and...

Jack up the front left corner enough so you and slide under and remove the lower engine cover.
Then reach up from under the car and feel around for the hood cable above the drivers side headlight...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-29-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 238
Posted By JimLev
The boot is easy to install, a flat blade...

The boot is easy to install, a flat blade screwdriver and a 10mm socket.
That is a vacuum line that goes to the jet suction valve on the rear of the engine, drivers side.
The smaller vac line goes...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-29-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By JimLev
You need INPA, Autoengunity, GT1 or similar to...

You need INPA, Autoengunity, GT1 or similar to clear it. A dealer or indie can do this.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-29-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By JimLev
You need to clear the DME of your current TB info...

You need to clear the DME of your current TB info before you install the new TB.
After you do that you can install the new unit, turn the key on for ~30 sec to position 2 without starting the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-29-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 298
Posted By JimLev
In that same area is where the braided lines from...

In that same area is where the braided lines from the oil filter canister connect to the block. You would need to remove the drivers side engine mount and bracket to get to it.
If that's not it, it...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-21-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 283
Posted By JimLev
Not so fast. The Dinan CAI will flow slightly...

Not so fast.
The Dinan CAI will flow slightly more air due to a larger intake tube.
The stock intake tube has a necked down part that you can't see that reduces the diameter to 1/2 the diameter of...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-21-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By JimLev
Mine does turn when you start the engine, but...

Mine does turn when you start the engine, but less than one revolution, you have to watch it when someone starts the car.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-21-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 98
Posted By JimLev
Not too sure about that. I thought that after...

Not too sure about that. I thought that after 9/00 production (a 2001 model) they were moved behind the glove box.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-21-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By JimLev
The power connector to the ballasts is keyed so...

The power connector to the ballasts is keyed so it can only connect one way.
Do you have OEM ballasts and HID lights?
Polarity has to be correct or you will burn out the ballasts and possibly the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-20-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 186
Posted By JimLev
It is probably coolant leaking from the heater...

It is probably coolant leaking from the heater core. Does it taste sweet?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-20-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 244
Posted By JimLev
What year E39? Which port are you using, some...

What year E39?
Which port are you using, some don't have under hood ports.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-18-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,356
Posted By JimLev
He posted that 4 years ago, don't think he's...

He posted that 4 years ago, don't think he's around anymore.

Speedo bulbs can be purchased at BMW, they are cheap.
MID bulbs can be ordered from electronic supply houses, IIRC they are CM-712.
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