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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 10:28 AM

Replies: 12 High oil consumption when recommended 0w40 is used Views: 277 Posted By cn90 Put in Mobil 1 Synthetic 15W50 and you will call... Put in Mobil 1 Synthetic 15W50 and you will call me to thank me. This is what I have now for the summer, engine is so smooth, zero oil consumption. diggy, for God's sake you live in Louisiana, so...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 10:26 AM

Replies: 7 2002 530i - no power + rough idle + hard to restart = towed home Views: 188 Posted By cn90 - Check for any error codes. - Check the fuel... - Check for any error codes. - Check the fuel pump. Remove the fuel pump relay in the trunk, use an Ohmmeter to measure the 87 and ground. Fuel Pump winding has a resistance of about 1.0-1.5 Ohms....

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 08:11 AM

Replies: 6 does any one wants to trade taillights? Views: 164 Posted By cn90 Clear Lens is $60 for the pair on ebay. ... Clear Lens is $60 for the pair on ebay. Yellow is fine, I see no issues with Yellow.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 07:27 AM

Replies: 13 Eelctrical problem Views: 223 Posted By cn90 Not really. I agree that one should not d/c... Not really. I agree that one should not d/c the battery cable when car is running, just in case the Voltage Regulator is bad and you have voltage spike, which can potentially cause problems for...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 05:21 AM

Replies: 11 Keep e60 or get e39 Views: 304 Posted By cn90 Look for a 2003 530i with 5-sp Man Trans. Look for a 2003 530i with 5-sp Man Trans.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 04:35 AM

Replies: 3 E36 manual parts into E39 525it Views: 131 Posted By cn90 Do a google search for applications of "ZF S531".... Do a google search for applications of "ZF S531". http://www.tema.com.mx/Manuales_files/S531.pdf

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-18-2013, 01:20 PM

Replies: 70 What is the right brand of FSU (aka FSR) final stage resistor/unit to buy for the E39 Views: 17,302 Posted By cn90 Hey guys, Just curious what is the update on... Hey guys, Just curious what is the update on the FSR brand name status? - Valeo $60 - BMW dealer $95

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-18-2013, 09:54 AM

Replies: 4 Springs Views: 124 Posted By cn90 Search forum, there is tons of info. Search forum, there is tons of info.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-18-2013, 09:41 AM

Replies: 31 SLUDGE CITY (Warning: graphic content) Views: 1,663 Posted By cn90 I don't think he has to replace the M52 engine... I don't think he has to replace the M52 engine because mechanically, there was nothing wrong with it to start with. Just sludge-looking engine.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-18-2013, 08:41 AM

Replies: 5 How to use the automatic HVAC (FYI) Views: 217 Posted By cn90 Thanks doru, Re: "4) DO NOT TURN OFF THE AC... Thanks doru, Re: "4) DO NOT TURN OFF THE AC COMPRESSOR". This is an important issue, but largely an issue in older cars made before 2003 or so. This issue has been solved in modern cars made...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-18-2013, 08:32 AM

Replies: 5 how long would it take for a nexus7 to drain the e39 battery? Views: 159 Posted By cn90 1+, The 0.4 mile commute will kill your car... 1+, The 0.4 mile commute will kill your car (engine sludge, running down the battery etc.) As edjack said, get a bicycle or better yet, walk 0.4 mile to work. It helps your heart, brain and...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-18-2013, 08:20 AM

Replies: 31 SLUDGE CITY (Warning: graphic content) Views: 1,663 Posted By cn90 Couple thoughts... 1. Sometimes cleaning... Couple thoughts... 1. Sometimes cleaning sludge creates even more problem (clogged galleries). Similar to a person with coronary artery plaques, cleaning it may create more problem, while a...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-17-2013, 03:34 PM

Replies: 1 Can anyone recommend an LCM Repair-by-mail service? Views: 96 Posted By cn90 Maybe you want to review this thread and DIY? ... Maybe you want to review this thread and DIY? http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209896

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-17-2013, 09:06 AM

Replies: 21 Bilstein HD strut since 2011... Views: 1,024 Posted By cn90 I installed everything by hand, and by the book. ... I installed everything by hand, and by the book. No power tools. This (clunking) is a known issues for Bilstein struts in E39 models. BTW, I have Bilstein in my 98 Volvo S70, zero problems...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-17-2013, 09:05 AM

Replies: 21 Bilstein HD strut since 2011... Views: 1,024 Posted By cn90 Yeah, My Bilstein HD struts were installed... Yeah, My Bilstein HD struts were installed Sept 2009. The clunk developed in March 2011, about 1.5 years afterward. I am "sitting" on the problem now. The reasons were outline in my post #4 above.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-17-2013, 07:40 AM

Replies: 55 Car broke down on the highway! Views: 1,464 Posted By cn90 Couple thoughts..... 1. Once you put back... Couple thoughts..... 1. Once you put back the cabin filter housing, pay attention to the area of my finger, this is exactly how debris enters the brake booster area. - Place a black electrical...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-16-2013, 03:13 PM

Replies: 8 Car broke down. serpentine belt off water pump problem? Views: 201 Posted By cn90 http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/199986 http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/199986

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-16-2013, 03:01 PM

Replies: 11 Where is the damn release for the tensioner? Views: 246 Posted By cn90 http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=... http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=495646

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-16-2013, 06:51 AM

Replies: 11 Ebay Window Regulator Installed- Notes for those who are cheap... Views: 280 Posted By cn90 Agree, For any non-driver window, use ebay... Agree, For any non-driver window, use ebay stuff. my LR window: I used ebay regulator repair kit ($15 on ebay). Not perfect but it works after some mod. Believe it or not, the driver regulator...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-16-2013, 06:48 AM

Replies: 9 M52 Oil leak RMS? Views: 264 Posted By cn90 As I am getting older, I no longer worry about... As I am getting older, I no longer worry about oil leak. So I have a basic rule: as long as there is no oil on driveway, I simply use "wipe-and-watch" approach.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-15-2013, 07:55 PM

Replies: 8 Wiper transmission replacement Views: 163 Posted By cn90 Diff years may have wiper relays in diff... Diff years may have wiper relays in diff locations. Info on 1998 528i is in this thread: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4729485

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-15-2013, 07:47 PM

Replies: 9 M52 Oil leak RMS? Views: 264 Posted By cn90 Clean it and monitor it. Clean it and monitor it.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-15-2013, 07:47 PM

Replies: 11 Where is the damn release for the tensioner? Views: 246 Posted By cn90 Make sure you know the difference between Idler... Make sure you know the difference between Idler Pulley vs Tensioner Pulley.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-15-2013, 07:46 PM

Replies: 11 Ebay Window Regulator Installed- Notes for those who are cheap... Views: 280 Posted By cn90 Keep the window UP. Don't lower it LOL. Keep the window UP. Don't lower it LOL.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-15-2013, 11:45 AM

Replies: 8 Wiper transmission replacement Views: 163 Posted By cn90 No, usually this is a symptom of bad relay. I... No, usually this is a symptom of bad relay. I posted some info on relay in forum.

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