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    My Mrs used the car today after a long time sitting.

    She started the engine normally backed of the garage started driving and within the first 100 metres the car could not accelerate. She pulled over immediately and the engine stalled.

    Now the car won' start again although the engine cranks but it will not fire.

    I am 99% sure I cannot hear the fuel pump going when I turn the ignition switch on. 

    I am heading away for a couple of days will get back on to it Saturday morning. 

    I suspect fuel pump relay or pump itself or other worst issues (cam shaft sensor , etc.)

     

    Any thoughts? Cheers.

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    Hi guys. I need to do two jobs on my 540i E39.

    1. Thrust arms (control arm bushings)

    2. Rocker cover gasket/upper timing cover gasket 

    My first preference for the job was Glenn (i trust him 100%) but he kindly denied both jobs. A bit dissapointed but I understand his rationale.

    Second preference was BM workshop but i got dissapointed with them as they gave me three different prices in 3 different phone calls and never got a quote from them in writing although I did ask for one.

    I have now ended up with Bellars that they came back to me fast and with a detailed quote. (Much cheaper than BM workshop by yhe way)

    My only concern is that I dont know them at all, never dealt with them. Are they reliable?

     

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    14 minutes ago, BreakMyWindow said:

    Nice, how does it compare to the e39?

    This is actually an interesting comparison.  The quality is still up there with a few hick ups only (plastics seem to be inferior)

    The technology is overwhelming and you can feel this is a 15 years younger car.

    The 8speed gearbox and the active steering are the two biggest improvements in my opinion over the e39.

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    59 minutes ago, Michael. said:

    Nice. So these have the 3.0L engine? 

    It's really sad they have made the engine vs model labeling even more confusing than ever before. 

    Now it's just a line up figure, higher the numbers, the more you spent :P 

    Yes that's correct. 3 litres engines straight six no turbo. I kind of like the 528i instead of 530i wording...?

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    1 hour ago, NZ BMW said:

    Nice, I see you've gone for the same interior colour as the E39. 

    Did you trade that or are you hanging onto it?

    The 540i e39 is yet to be decided.  Its still a great car. In one hand its a pity to stay locked up in the garage but i am not sure if i will get any serious money by selling it. Big dilemma. 

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