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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-09-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By mbell666
You could try a quick test drive with it...

You could try a quick test drive with it disconnected. Will confirm if it is the signal from MAF or not.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-06-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By mbell666
Have you checked that nothing is broken or come...

Have you checked that nothing is broken or come undone? (all the stuff you changed and general suspension parts)
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-06-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 220
Posted By mbell666
If the top hose went it is only a matter of time...

If the top hose went it is only a matter of time until the rest of the cooling system fails. I am afraid I agree if your not in the position to buy a ~$35/40 hose and some coolant you need to...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-06-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 759
Posted By mbell666
I am on Contiental DWS. Seem to grip well and be...

I am on Contiental DWS. Seem to grip well and be wearing very well (24k on the front and still ~5mm left). I think the side walls are little on the soft side. Sonot the sportiest tire ever.

I...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-22-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,529
Posted By mbell666
Mine gets pretty much the same mileage as...

Mine gets pretty much the same mileage as 6spdonly's, 18/19 around town and 25-27 on the cruise. Which seems pretty good to me.

My computer is normally around 112.5% of the real value, I really...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-22-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 258
Posted By mbell666
I thought mine was faulty but then released it...

I thought mine was faulty but then released it was me that was "broken"...

If you have your remote key set for two presses to unlock all doors, the trunk will only be unlocked on the second press...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-17-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 311
Posted By mbell666
The explosive disconnect is a feature of the main...

The explosive disconnect is a feature of the main 12V supply cable. It is designed to "explode" in a heavy accident to kill all power to the car and reduce the risk of fire etc.

I think you have a...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-16-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 277
Posted By mbell666
Have the oil fed pipes been warn through? ...

Have the oil fed pipes been warn through?

The rubber mount failing is a common problem, if that happens the oil filter housing will drop and the pipes will rub on the body, possibly until they...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-04-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 539
Posted By mbell666
Book time for the Water Pump is 4 hours. I was...

Book time for the Water Pump is 4 hours. I was shocked at that, having replaced my thermostat a week before in around a hour. The water pump is much bigger jump but not 4x.

This was the last time...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-26-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 438
Posted By mbell666
I doubt it is vanos. I am not an expert and...

I doubt it is vanos.

I am not an expert and only understand the rough idea but Vanos controls adjustments to the timing of the exhaust(?) cam on the M62 engine. Oil pressure is used to control the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-26-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,971
Posted By mbell666
Can you measure it on the car? Multimeter...

Can you measure it on the car?

Multimeter measuring voltage in the back of the plug on the control signal and ground, then adjust the fan speed with the panel. Access is a pain but probably the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-26-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By mbell666
As said with that drive I really wouldn't be that...

As said with that drive I really wouldn't be that surprised with that kind of mileage. I defiantly get the fault code read, check for other vacuum leaks, change the O2 sensors and make sure the spark...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-21-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 163
Posted By mbell666
Are you talking about the rear wheel bearing? ...

Are you talking about the rear wheel bearing?

If so it pretty hard for us to say anything as it depends how bad it is already. They can fail completely which you don't want to happen...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-08-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 236
Posted By mbell666
When i did mine, I shopped around and ended up...

When i did mine, I shopped around and ended up buying the Bosch one at similar price to the VW part. http://www.furiousmethod.com/ is your friend.....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-04-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By mbell666
Would be useful to other if could post your...

Would be useful to other if could post your mileage?

I agree that they timing chain guide rail have worn out. Hopefully there is no internal damage from you driving it. I think it a 20+ hour job...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-04-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 231
Posted By mbell666
The start up noise will be the secondary air...

The start up noise will be the secondary air pump. Have a search and you'll find out lots of info on it.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-04-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,657
Posted By mbell666
Brake caliper bolt (7mm Allen)? Struggling...

Brake caliper bolt (7mm Allen)?

Struggling to think of another Allen key I found on the car.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-01-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,565
Posted By mbell666
I.d top it off with water as long as it not more...

I.d top it off with water as long as it not more than a quart or so to fill it. If it needs more you need to go buy some anti freeze. Then take it for a run and watch the temp, if it does overheat...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-01-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,565
Posted By mbell666
I guess your mechanic failed to bleed the coolant...

I guess your mechanic failed to bleed the coolant system correctly. Check for coolant leaks, top up the coolant level and keep an eye on it. If it continues, take it back to your mechanic.

Do not...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-28-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By mbell666
Am afraid you should go out and buy a new BMW...

Am afraid you should go out and buy a new BMW one.
- The new Behr will fail at ~8 months (I had two fail around that point, before shop kindly replaced it with a BMW one)
- The old one could fail...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-28-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 296
Posted By mbell666
It could just be water in the sensor ring, so the...

It could just be water in the sensor ring, so the sensor couldn't correctly detect the teeth correctly. Therefore couldn't generate a good signal. I'd only worry if it happens again.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-26-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 385
Posted By mbell666
Cylinders 3,4,7 &8 are the rear four cylinder....

Cylinders 3,4,7 &8 are the rear four cylinder. Maybe you got water in the plug holes. I'd pull the coil packs and check for water/damp above the plugs. I wouldn't remove the plugs unless your sure it...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-25-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,313
Posted By mbell666
[Note, I've never done more that unplugged my...

[Note, I've never done more that unplugged my FSU, so the following is just an educated guess as what might/should be going on and could be very wrong :) ]

I thinking looking at the diagram pin 1...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-22-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 131
Posted By mbell666
10 Hours? I had mine off, replaced injectors and...

10 Hours? I had mine off, replaced injectors and gaskets* in around 2. Are you sure its just the intake manifold gaskets they want to change? I'd believe them quoting 4 and may be up to 6 hours for...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-22-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By mbell666
Make sure the brake/clutch fluid level is topped...

Make sure the brake/clutch fluid level is topped off when you do the CDV or you may have problem bleeding the clutch again. There is a divider in the res that stops a leaky clutch system draining the...
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