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Bump. Lights and sway bar links still available too.

I have an LCM III from a 2000 540. Pretty sure forwards compatible just not backwards (as in it will work on your older car) $50 if you are interested.

Oh yeah I cleaned the ICV and throttle body when I did the PCV. They actually weren’t too bad ✅ Tried to do the fuel filter but obviously original as it had those weird special hose clamps, I’m guessing vice grips? so bailed out on that. The vac line down there could do with replacing. I broke the one that goes into that F connector in the upper elbow straight away.

You know it ?

My pleasure, thanks for tuning in!

E39 out, E46 in. Transported it up from Arrowtown last week, picked it up this week. 211,000km NZ New 2 previous owners. Last owner had it for 12 years/173,000km Known faults were the remote keys don't work and it has a vacuum leak under the intake manifold as diagnosed by an indy shop in Arrowtown. A few bits of service history but nothing significant. Fresh off the trailer: After talking to experts (forum members) I've started what looks to be a bit of a maintenance mission. Started with the PCV. It was dated as 2002 so original and very brittle. The oil return line disintegrated in half as I pulled out the dipstick tube. I left the manifold on in a bid to have a driveable car to pick my daughter up from day care in and in my haste I forgot to plug in a few things. Idle was smooth but it was real jerky and had a big dip in the throttle when you initially got on the gas. Scanned it and it came up with cam position sensor fault. So out came the airbox and it turned out I had forgotten to plug in the cam position sensor, alternator and something else...whoops...anyway, seems to be running alot better now. Revs are constant and it's not throwing misfire or rich codes. Did the classic air filter, cabin filter and oil + filter too. It's pretty oily down here... Pretty dusty up here.. ewwwww New stuff I went with 5W-40 just because I had 1.5L left over from the 540 so figured I might as well use it up. New Roundel. I got a cheap one off trademe last time and it wore really fast so went all in on the dealership one this time. Changed the plates over too. DQZ346 lives on. Things to do: - coolant system overhaul - vanos valve cover gasket oil filter housing gasket - New Disa valve (rebuilt) - Tints & chrome delete around the windows - Motor mounts - Get the remote locking working - Trans oil and filter Things I would like to do: - Tyres - Suspension Eibach prokit, Bilstein B4 shocks front and Sachs m sport rears - Xenons + black corner lights - Bluetooth hands free - Bavsound upgraded speakers Feel free to add to this never ending list ?

Yes, car has been sold.

I did the same although when coded as manual adjustment I’m pretty sure I lost the use of that dip knob to the left of the steering wheel.

I just bought this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/121144809321 Looks to be the same as in Martins photo. Besian want $35 USD for shipping some O rings ?

Santa came early! Wow, what a haul.

Yep, yours.

These parts are all located in Wellington. Can ship at buyers expense, none of it is too big. PFL tail lights used condition but not scratches at all. Really shiney $100 Meyle Guibo Brand New $60 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-drive-shaft-flex-disc-giubo-540i-840ci-740-750-26111229065my Bowa rear brake pad sensor brand new $5 Headlight adjuster, not sure what ones these fit but not my Xenons, new but un-packaged $5 ATE rear caliper piston seal kit x2 Brand new $10 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-caliper-repair-kit-rear-34211164440

S O L D Inbound back to Auckland. The best part of owning this car was the interaction with other E39/BMW owners, thanks to everyone who helped me source parts and helped me trying to diagnose issues. What a trip it’s been. Sold to a non bimmersporter, but hopefully it’s gone to a good home.

This one?

Is that $160 for both or for 1?

Yeah it woulda been.

@Mikan old E12 Nikon D750 + 85mm 1.4D

Bump Fresh WOF (1year) and a new rear left wheel bearing installed. Car is now an auction on TM https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2825576632?bof=KZP9DfGZ

Nah, I have a receipt for a $900 alternator rebuild at 180,000km from previous owner as well as a similar figure ABS unit rebuild receipt.

Asking $8000 Located in Wellington 2000 540i E39 232500km Bluetooth and hands free installed via a GROM unit. This also has the USB charging port in the glove box. Modlight2 module installed giving remote mirror folding, 3click courtesy indicators and follow me home lights upon locking and unlocking. New DUNLOP sport MAXX tyres all around (done 1500km maybe) 235/45/17 and 255/40/17 New Din 88 Battery (1000km ago) Rear end bushing and arm refresh recently done New rotors all round. New thrust arms & bushings. New headlight adjusters Diff oil just done. 35% 3M tints installed by wrap innovations electronic rear blind This is car is technically a pre-facelift being a march 2000 build however it is retrofitted with Celis rear tails and Xenon headlights. $4000 transmission rebuild 1 year ago. TIMING CHAIN & GUIDES REPLACED along with alot of other parts (waterpump, valleypan, upper and lower oil pan gaskets, vanos seals etc) rear main seal was done by previous owner at 180ish km's After market amp and sub installed This car comes with a massive folder of service history. I have documented my time with the car here: http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/58719-e39-2000-540i-msport/ Car is currently fitted with pro rack roof racks. These can come with the car for an extra $120 (excl the thule bike rack) Car will come on government standard plates, NOT the euro plate. Things that need improved that I feel i have taken into consideration with the price Recently it has developed a noisey rear wheel bearing (needs further diagnosing) REPLACED for WOF Few cosmetic scuffs on the rear bumper as in the photographs https://flic.kr/p/2jRoDrt

Yep, I have the same feature ?

Oh you were there, woulda been keen for a yarn. Next time!

Changed the brake fluid and headed up to Manfield for the MG CC / constructors CC Driver training/shake down track day at Manfield. Was a super fun day throwing the E30 round. Low drama day of redlines and yarns. Shout out to @skidz for the race suit. ^ photo: Jarod Carruthers

Looks great. I did my brake bleed today too and found my strut brace makes it quite fiddly to get the brake fluid reservoir cap off ?

232XXXkm Replaced the thrust arms (again) . Once warm the shimmy on braking was terrible. Ordered the parts and when I got around to fitting them noticed the right arm was obviously leaking fluid. these arms have done 20,000km and the RHS was installed by a very experienced mechanic, so not sure if installation error or wear and tear....either way; new arms are in (replaced both left and right) and the cars driving silky smooth. Felt like i was on a roll. Ages ago I bought diff fluid and drain plugs off @Gabe79. Problem was I couldn't get my fill plug loose, 4th attempt it finally budged. According to service history last fluid change in the diff was 60,000km ago. Out with the old: In with the new: New fill and drain plugs: Also replaced the drivers side headlight adjusters. Wow....what a fiddly job that is. Still have 1 broken adjuster on the passenger side but need another set of adjusters. Also chucked in some new cabin filters which I'm also guessing I got off Gabe.