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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-17-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By flyboyy
' THanks for the link and information.. it...

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THanks for the link and information.. it was extremely helpful reading it...

mine will be a bit different as I have a NAV system.. gotta figure out how to get that out..

Thanks again......
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-17-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By flyboyy
any DIY on this ? I have no clue how to take that...

any DIY on this ? I have no clue how to take that apart.

THanks.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-17-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By flyboyy
strange whirring sound from cabin

I have a strange whirring sound coming from inside the cabin sounds like coming from underneath the steering wheel in middle console area by radio.. it almost sound like a CD Spinning . I have ny...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-04-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,088
Posted By flyboyy
that looks like a switch to turn on the stealth...

that looks like a switch to turn on the stealth mode that was customized on your BMW.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-28-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By flyboyy
normal price is about $8/qt if memory serves me...

normal price is about $8/qt if memory serves me right.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-28-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By flyboyy
Costco MOBILE 1 Synthetic OIL on sale

I remember some members were wondering were we get our oils so cheap. well here is your chance to grab some if you or your friend or family member has membership at Costco.

I got costco circular...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-21-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 486
Posted By flyboyy
he might have an M5 hidding behind a 530i badge...

he might have an M5 hidding behind a 530i badge lol
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-14-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 902
Posted By flyboyy
Cranks hard wont fire up... sounds to me like...

Cranks hard wont fire up... sounds to me like fuel problem ?

cant be battery.. if it can crank hard... and after many tries it will fire up..

so I am guessing it has to do with fuel issues....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-10-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 359
Posted By flyboyy
from now on.. anyone calling bluebee a HE, they...

from now on.. anyone calling bluebee a HE, they will need to buy bluebee a beer :)
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-09-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 938
Posted By flyboyy
Try to get a screw or bolt extractor.. I think...

Try to get a screw or bolt extractor.. I think Bluebee had this problem before read a thread relating to it.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-09-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 938
Posted By flyboyy
I usually get my oil from COSTCO... MOBILE 1...

I usually get my oil from COSTCO... MOBILE 1 syn... 5W30 6 bottles for $30 when on sale.. so I usually buy 2 cases to 3 cases.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-07-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 938
Posted By flyboyy
tell your boyfriend to get under the car and...

tell your boyfriend to get under the car and change the oil for you!! :)

actually you can buy one of those oil extractors so you dont even need to get under the car.

I have something like...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-06-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By flyboyy
my friend you got a very bad situation here.. I...

my friend you got a very bad situation here.. I suggest you not to drive it at all..

why do I say this ?

first off.. since you leaked coolant.. now your coolant system has AIR inside.. no...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-04-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 290
Posted By flyboyy
yes.. I have agree with this guy... I did...

yes.. I have agree with this guy...

I did mine about a week ago.. and let me tell you.. it is not a good feeling to be in the cold.. I had no choice cuz I had to change my valve cover gasket cuz ...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-04-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By flyboyy
Man.. I remeber this happening to me.. when I was...

Man.. I remeber this happening to me.. when I was local... I locked the doors and like an idiot I went to the trunk to get something .. while looking for that something.. I layed the key in the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-03-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By flyboyy
are you sure its not.. burning oil smell ? its...

are you sure its not.. burning oil smell ? its possible that oil leaking from your VCG that is getting onto the exhaust pipes and causing the burning oil smell to get into your cabin..

I had...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-03-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By flyboyy
simple test... when car is off use a multimeter...

simple test... when car is off use a multimeter and check what voltage you got on the battery.

it should be 12v or so

and then turn on your car and test the battery again with voltage...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-02-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 812
Posted By flyboyy
I would agree with you sir... bleed the...

I would agree with you sir...

bleed the cooling system first as it is free.. all it takes is a screw driver and some bmw coolant.. make sure its full and no bubbles coming from the bleeding...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-02-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 746
Posted By flyboyy
judging from what you are saying.. I will have to...

judging from what you are saying.. I will have to say its your rotors.. its not smooth and even so you getting the vibration as in my case...

same case with me.. when I speed up shaking is gone.....
Forum: Tools and Miscellaneous 01-01-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 323
Posted By flyboyy
F/S E39 BMW 5 Series Bentely 2 volume Manual

BMW 5 Series (E39) Service Manual: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 - 2 VOLUME SET

$85 shipped.

PM me and let me know..

Thanks.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 01-01-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 409
Posted By flyboyy
cheapest test to check out is your battery... get...

cheapest test to check out is your battery... get a voltage meter and test the battery with the car off and test the battery with the car on. ? see the voltage reading. and post back.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 12-31-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 746
Posted By flyboyy
Here is how I would check my car.. if I had...

Here is how I would check my car.. if I had steering wheel shaking.


1st thing I would check is.. tire pressure make sure they are good with specs..
since thats free :)

next check your...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 12-29-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By flyboyy
looking at your first picture.. you might as well...

looking at your first picture.. you might as well do the Valve cover gasket too.. it looks liek oil was leaking before.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 12-29-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By flyboyy
Thank you sir. I needed to order some tools and...

Thank you sir. I needed to order some tools and was wondering on the size..
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 12-29-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By flyboyy
Quick Question about E39

anyone know what size BMW uses ? METRICS or SAE ?
or both ?

Thanks.
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