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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 269
Posted By Fudman
Thanx, Doorman, but I am going with the DWS or...

Thanx, Doorman, but I am going with the DWS or back to P Zeros the next time around.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 269
Posted By Fudman
I have the old General UHPs and found their...

I have the old General UHPs and found their performance fine but their ride quality substandard. I'll be looking for tires in the fall, too. I can highly recommend Pirelli P Zero Nero A/S but Tire...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 269
Posted By Fudman
You (and Tire Rack) are correct, if you are...

You (and Tire Rack) are correct, if you are referring to the average car and average driver. However, I like to think that I understand my car, how it works and how it drives (and I am NOT a fast...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 06:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 269
Posted By Fudman
When you say "match", I presume you are referring...

When you say "match", I presume you are referring to tire brand/model or new vs. old rather than tire size, since you are running a staggered set up. There is nothing "wrong" with running different...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By Fudman
This is definitely on the high side. 120K+ is...

This is definitely on the high side. 120K+ is the exception, not the rule.



This is dependent upon WHERE you bought your replacement tank.




This recommendation is based on anecdotal...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 132
Posted By Fudman
They would probably fit the front, definitely fit...

They would probably fit the front, definitely fit the rear. The 235/45-17 Pirelli has a typical tire diameter of 25.4" The 225/50-17 has a 25.9". The extra 0.2 inches inside the wheel well will...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,485
Posted By Fudman
I have done multiple Vanos seal replacements and...

I have done multiple Vanos seal replacements and I would recommend you to take the extra time to remove the fan shroud. The total time for that step adds another 15 minutes max. The clearance it...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 58,289
Posted By Fudman
Go with option 1. You already stated: 1. You...

Go with option 1. You already stated:
1. You don't care about high beam output.
2. You want a whiter output.
3. You have no money.
This option meets all three criteria. Mission accomplished.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 243
Posted By Fudman
Rub a clean paper towel under the edge of the VC...

Rub a clean paper towel under the edge of the VC rim. If it comes up oily, that's your leak: valve cover gasket.

see beisansystems.com for the DIY fix. ~ $40 for the part. You may want to...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By Fudman
I find that my aux fan seldom comes on unless it...

I find that my aux fan seldom comes on unless it is hot enough that I am running my AC. It is usually 85+ before I notice it coming on. I rarely sit in traffic or am stopped (engine running) for...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 243
Posted By Fudman
You need to put an arrow on your picture to...

You need to put an arrow on your picture to better describe the location. You also need to better define the fluid that you have discovered. Color, consistency (oily or watery), smell, etc. ...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 102
Posted By Fudman
They broke it, they should fix it. Bring it back...

They broke it, they should fix it. Bring it back and complain.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By Fudman
I cannot give you any advice on whether your...

I cannot give you any advice on whether your symptoms represent possible or impending clutch failure as my fan clutch was replaced during my cooling system overhaul (I did retain the original fan...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-16-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By Fudman
As with most things, it depends. It depends on...

As with most things, it depends. It depends on the state of discharge and the capacity of the battery. A "dead" battery may not be at 0 votage, just low enough to fail to start the car. Also a...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-14-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,572
Posted By Fudman
5B is a little confusing if you are not looking...

5B is a little confusing if you are not looking directly at the mechanism. It refers to the picture below 5b (black arrow). You can see where I stuck the AA battery in to hold the mechanism up. ...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-14-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 248
Posted By Fudman
Your "solution" is not the fix to your problem. ...

Your "solution" is not the fix to your problem. Other than looking cool, they add nothing to performance nor fix any problem. Replace your thrust arm bushings or rebed your pads and the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-14-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 135
Posted By Fudman
Replacing post cat O2 sensors is unnecessary. ...

Replacing post cat O2 sensors is unnecessary. Save your $$. Just put your old one back in and return the new one to Autozone.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-14-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 488
Posted By Fudman
This is a very difficult question to answer...

This is a very difficult question to answer correctly since most of us are second or third owners of their respective e39s. Consequently, the actual service history is somewhat murky, in most cases....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-13-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 130
Posted By Fudman
The BMW AC is sensitive to having the proper...

The BMW AC is sensitive to having the proper amount of refrigerant in the system. Too much or too little and it won't work. It is best to purge the system and restore the correct amount of R134A. ...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-13-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 488
Posted By Fudman
A few have exceeded 150K without service, some...

A few have exceeded 150K without service, some even 175K. But most have had issues after 100K, some even sooner. The V8s have had failures before 50K. The rationale behind preemptive cooling...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-13-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,036
Posted By Fudman
Bosch 13477 are pre cat O2 sensors. Vanos seals...

Bosch 13477 are pre cat O2 sensors. Vanos seals are a definite MUST-DO maintenance procedure, especially if you have the auto tranny. Having a 7 mpg (24%!) gas mileage reduction for turning on the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 314
Posted By Fudman
No, see this: ...

No, see this:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=583423
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-12-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By Fudman
Nice. Put radiator, expansion tank, thermostat...

Nice. Put radiator, expansion tank, thermostat and Vanos seals as maintenance priorities and you should be fine.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-11-2013, 03:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 461
Posted By Fudman
Peake is the best simple code reader but is about...

Peake is the best simple code reader but is about $150 and specific to BMW only. INPA, GT-1, etc. are much more extensive/detailed (and a bit more expensive) and require a laptop but are universal...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-10-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 293
Posted By Fudman
Replace your ignition switch. Search for why.

Replace your ignition switch. Search for why.
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