I tried to start this thread a couple of days ago as my first bimmerfest post, but it said something about awaiting moderator approval and hasn't appeared. Some of my thought process is posted in various replies to others on this board. I'm a newbie to BMWs but no stranger to engine...

I've looked this up on multiple forums and haven't been able to get ONE consistent answer to this question which I thought would've been fairly easy to find. I'm looking to make a custom exhaust for my 97 540 and I want to install an X pipe right after the O2 sensors but I want it to clamp on so...

Hi guys, How to replace this part? it's that U-shaped part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_1FqD6SOfg Where to find instruction for that step in the link below? https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e70-x5-xdrive35d-sav_201202/ I search through youtube and came across this guy with similar...

BMW 2008 550i Coolant return pipe. NOT THE COOLANT TRANSFER PIPE. This pipe goes into the coolant pump directly above the coolant transfer pipe. It just pulls out of the coolant pump when you replace the pump. Mine is leaking. Anyone know how to replace this pipe?

I have no idea what this is. I broke it while removing the manifold on accident. Anyone know what this is called and where I can get it. My dealership here is useless and doesn't want to help as they want me to bring it in for service and make money. Sigh. :mad:. Also was replacing the crank...

Hi everyone, So for the last week I haven't been able to use my car because my alternator started acting up. I replaced the regulator and got the car running again! First day to finally start driving my car (2008 535xi) again and I got a massive coolant leak. So today I was driving my car and...

Hi, does someone know how to remove properly the tubing supports for the hydraulic pipes (valve block pressure line, rear sway bar). It is item 15 on this picture : http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=GL63-USA-11-2002-E65-BMW-745i&diagId=33_1273 Or : http://m.imgur.com/e549Quz?r Thanks

Yesterday I was passing someone and all of a sudden I lot all power and the dash lit up with all sorts of lights. I had no throttle control at all, now the car's idle fluctuates from 1000 to 1500 RPMS constantly. :bawling: Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Codes: P1732, P1632, P1633...

whats up everyone, i have a 530i and i cut out both of the resonators under the car and i have an aftermarket muffler at the end so it is straight pipes from the cat in the front all the way to the muffler. i want to get and mtech bumper and have the quad tips at the back with no muffler just...

Today when I parked my car and was walking away, I turned back and saw a little bit smoke releasing from the grill. I did not notice a smell (but I am sick so my sense of smell is currently very weak). I opened the hood and noticed the pipe was wet, but its wet only at a specific spot. Is this a...

Hi guys, I been reading all kinds of saying about the stock plastic charge pipe is gonna be a "time bomb"! Is it really that bad? the plastic pipe really gonna explode some day? Why is BMW putting such a under developed part in a M car? I dont know if it is necessary to change the charge...

Has anyone noticed that about 95% of exhaust on X35i comes out of driver's side and the remainder out of other side? I kept noticing driver's side was much dirtier around the exhaust (white X5) vs other side. Even under high RPMs almost nothing comes out of passenger side. Is it just mine...

Hey there guys im selling my MagnaFlow Cat-back Exhaust for my 2013 BMW M5 F10. Its slight-lie used with only 42 miles on them. This thing is a monster, you can feel an instant POWER JUMP. I was like WTF did i just get a tune. The reason i'm selling is, its to loud for my 3 month daughter and...

Here's an uncommonly creative solution to a common problem. Eliminate the notorious water pump transfer pipe leak on N62 4.4 and 4.8L engines with a collapsible pipe kit that saves hours of teardown. If you've been avoiding this job because you didn't want to go through the hassle and expense...

Until 1/2/12 our ECS N54 Blow Off Valve Kit is on sale and shipping FREE!!!! Converting your stock diverter valves to the ECS blow off valve helps your engine hold a more constant boost level while preventing unwanted pressure bleed off. This helps maintains better power throughout the RPM...