BreakMyWindow
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How often should transmission oil be changed? e39
BreakMyWindow replied to Arma's topic in Maintenance
I believe you can't get all the old fluid out without removing the torque converter. You could get a flush machine to try and get all the old fluid out. fwiw my old e39 540i is still going strong with the original fluid - has now done 312,000kms. -
Good luck with the sale dude.
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The s65 is not suited to the e39 imo - lacks torque down low. Plus it'd be a lot more extra work getting it to talk to older electronics.
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I have 2 axle stands rated to 1200kgs ea if you get desperate.....
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FS : Aftermarket 'BMW' wheel centre caps 68mm
BreakMyWindow replied to BreakMyWindow's topic in For Sale
Sure, i'll trade ya for a coffee at the next meeting. -
FYI as a rough guideline I got a pair of 275/35/18 PSS for $1500 through discount tyres. I scored a pair of 245/40/18 PSS brand new for the front of TM for $600
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brand-new, will fit most wheels but double-check measurements. $10 + Shipping to anywhere in the country.
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These are made of metal and are brand-new. $30 + shipping to any where in the country.
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After the maintenance work done on the weekend and forgetting to reconnect the MAF plugs it seemed weird that car still ran very well. A scan revealed no fault codes for MAF signals.... Turns out that Evolve automotive by mistake gave me the aplha-n package along with the power tune. Awesome! Now I just need to save up for a set of these :
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Definitely recommend Michelin PSS. So much grip! Cheapest outfit in AKL I found was Discount tyres in Grey Lynn, they can import them in for you.
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Smells like watermelon lollies too.. mmmm
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Hey at least it's legal ;-)
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For polished lips, regular applications of a wheel sealant will help prevent water spots oxidising the finish. Poor boys' brand do a very good product : http://poorboys.myshopify.com/collections/poorboys-world-wheel-and-tyre-care/products/poorboys-world-wheel-sealant I've been using this stuff on my recently re-shadow chromed wheels, it makes cleaning off brake dust a breeze!
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Spa pool turned garden ?
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Nice work mate. Love the urethaned floors.
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Nice! Any pics of the rebuild process?
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Lachie, are there fine pieces of metal stuck to the oil filter?
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2 of these were sent to me in error : http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/24117588742/ES2207039/ They will fit the following vehicles with auto transmission : E53 : X5 3.0d M57N X5 4.4i N62 X5 4.8is N62 E83 : X3 3.0d M57N2 E83 Facelift : X3 3.0d M57N2 Pick up in Central or South Auckland only.
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last I heard was they are looking at the logs..... will email them again.
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This sounds like a cost effective option : http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E39-M5-S62_5.0L/Engine/Mechanical/ES2225985/
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Stock rear exhaust system is now in place. What a difference these things make to the sound. No more 60's muscle car racket. The car is maybe 5% louder than stock. New heat shields ex Germany going in place : Left side muffler fitted : Both mufflers fitted ready for welding in place : The centre section had a small leak from the clamping bush, so these were also replaced : Mufflers fitted : Another angle : Also started carrying out some maintenance work, replaced both oil separators and the lower drain hose on bank 2. It took over an hour just to get the crimped hose clamp off using a screwdriver. the hose was basically glued on so I had to cut it off using a hobby knife. I used a worm-type hose clamp to replace the crimped hose clamp, that took another hour of fiddling to get it to seal on the oil drain tube (black pipe in the pic). Bank 1 is going to be even worse as there is a vacum hose in the way, will save that for another day.
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S62 with an smg box running the mss54 (e46csl) dme?
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Jooles and I went to look at that Silverstone blue M5 earlier this year. Indeed had a very concerning knocking sound from the sump area. Has the mechanic removed the upper and lower oilpans to confirm spun bearing(s) ? usually when they start to knock the damage is already done and will have more than likely damaged the very expensive crankshaft. The longer it's driven the more that spun bearing(s) eat away at the perfectly machined bearing journal finish on the crank. You're probably going to want to look at sourcing a motor o'seas...... Good luck!!
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Stock rear mufflers going in today. Also some maintenance work to be carried out this weekend : The lower oil separator hoses look like fun to replace... I suspect some cursing at crimp-type hose clamps nested down in a tight space will be the order of the day.
