Huttey

Engine oil should be 5W40 Full synthetic

Trans either G3 full synthetic or longlife...depending what transmission it has..see my previous thread for suggestions when doing a trans service

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=16806

Thanks Glenn, sorry to be a pain, is there a brand of 5W40 you would recommend, I understand some don't meet the BMW spec LL01 or is it LL03. Also how do you determine which transmission it is and how does this influence which oil?

Hi, my little run-around E30 which I've had for the last 15 years is starting suffer from old age, problems are fogging up all the time and wet carpets front passenger and boot. So must be some leaks somewhere and probably a few blocked vents so air not getting in, any hints or thoughts ?

PS anyone parting out some decent carpet for this 4 door.

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced Synthetic OIL for a 1999 E39 540 with 110,000 on the clock that meets with the BMW specifications. Also any price info and where it is sold if you know.

Also looking at replacing the Auto tranny oil to see if it makes the changes a bit more crisper and smoother so any recommendations on what to use here will also be most appreciated.

Thanks Glenn I sent you a PM

Hi, does anyone know of a place in Wellington that fixes the well known problem of faulty solder joints in the ABS pump which result in ABS and DSC being turned off. If not Wellington anywhere in NZ.

Try this post, it was on a E39 but may be a similar issue

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....ic=13315&hl=

I'm keen for a group buy, anyone else ?

Jochen our beloved expert in these areas

Will this work with my 99 E39 Jappo 540.

How much to make me a connector, I'm not very good at electronics

If only I lived in Auckland

Anyone ?

Chromes aren't me but the rest looks good. WELCOME they are a great bunch of helpful enthusiasts here

I have had this car for 13 years and love it too death, dark green 1986 E30 320i, but it is looking and feeling a bit old specially in comparison to driving my 1999 E39 540, but as I said it's got some history with us so is deserved of some TLC.

It is a bit wallowy (all over the place) in the suspension and steering so any recommendation in this area too remedy this that won't break the bank will be appreciated.

Also can anyone recommend a good panelbeater/paintshop in Wellington to check out and remove some rust, panel beating on a few small dents and do a reasonably priced paintjob.

Regards Huttey

Thanks will check it out tomorrow

Just had a read done on ABS and it came back with RL Speed Sensor faulty, I take it this is the Rear Left speed sensor, anyone know where this is located (wheel or axle) and what it looks like?

I've looked under every seat, unfortunately no build sheet can be found.

Does anyone know how to tell what suspension a 1999 E39 540 has, my car is a Jap import and has some sports package bit and peices - Black around the windows, heated sports seats, 3 spoke M steering wheel, 17" wheels but can't tell whether it has sports suspension or any other bits and pieces. Can anyone help ?

Also does anyone know if you can get a build sheet for Jap import through BMW NZ ?

Well I'm doubly buggered now.

After a couple of days with no lights, I went out tonight and we're back to the start, all the lights back on and no speedo or energy control.

I will get the codes read to see what the great computer thinks has happened.

P#s%@d off Pete

arghhhhhhhh just had to logon again, the forum has a mind of it's own, time for someone to look at it I feel.

Not too hard but not too cheap either, it depends on whether you want MK3 (CD slow) or MK4 (DVD fast) GPS, you need to search ebay for these GPS units that they are willing ship to NZ and if you have the money you may as well do the radio at the same time. There is a bit of rewiring, Jochen can give you the run down or search for his post on this. CD of NZ maps, you can probably get a copy cheap or pay some exhorbitant price for a genuine one.

Regards Pete

I've had this problem a few times, but a recent problem I've encountered is having logon and re-logon all the time ???????????

It's what the BMW manual calls that thing marked L/100KM below the rev counter that tells you how much gas your gobbling when you put the foot down.

Well I'm buggered.

I disconnected the loom at the ABS and reconnected it, nothing had changed other than when I put my foot on the break the DBC light went out. So upstairs for a cup of tea as you do, a couple of hours later went to pick up my daughter and everything is back where it belongs, no lights showing up and the speedo is working again. Very confusing, I will get the codes read to see what the great computer thinks happened.

Thanks for the help team, I learn't a bit and have some good advise for when I get new rotors and pads.

Regards Pete

Hi

If it does turn out to pads and rotors I can do you a deal I'm Wellington based brake specialist

Paul.

Hi Paul, are you able to email me your recommendation of rotor and pads and associated costs

huttey@clear.net.nz

Regards Pete

I'm picking this is the E39 ??

If all those indicator lights are coming on, its not only pads and rotors

ABS pump is faulty by the sounds of it. You need to get it scanned.

Disconnect the ABS pump wiring harness. Start the car and see if everything else works normally.

The ABS pump is the first link in the canbus system and will effect other controls when it is faulty.

The circuit boards crack in the control unit on the pump

We use Rob at Power Stop Engineering in Tauranga to do our pumps

Ph. (07) 5788909

Hope that helps

Or call me (09) 2722546 or 021921377

Cheers

Glenn

THanks Glen, yes 1999 E39 540, I'm not very technically minded but I'll attempt to do what you suggest, are you able to advise where the ABS pump wiring harness is?

Regards Pete