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  4. Posted · Edited by timetodrive · Report reply

    Hi there, why did you have to change resistors and stepped motors? What were the symptoms? Cheers.

    Top row of lights on the dash led display went out even though the bulbs were fine meaning you couldn't see the odometer, temp, etc without the sun being directly on it or with a torch. Stepper motor in speedo wouldn't display more than 40km per hour and would only return to 20km rather than sitting on zero. He said he had only repaired about 4 resistor in the time he has been doing it and stepper motors weren't that common either.

    Kerry said that someone had already been in the dash at some point and that may have contributed to the stepper failure as the armature on them is damaged easily

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  5. Posted · Edited by timetodrive · Report reply

    Hey Guys,

    Just thought I would let you know about the great service I got from this guy.

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1969570

    His name is Kerry and he has repaired my instrument cluster and mid for my E38.My mid was doing the usual pixels are gone and it was a get around to it thing.

    The cluster lights on the second row stopped functioning and then the stepper motor on the speedo failed showing a maximum speed of 40km so I had to have something done.

    Auto sparky told me it would be 4 weeks and around $800.00 - $1000.00 for the repairs.

    I found him on Trademe and after a quick chat I boxed it all up and sent it to be repaired. The service has been excellent, he has sent me pictures showing the issues within the units, progress images as they have been repaired, and the completed repair images. The turn around has been 4 DAYS! Including overnight couriers in both directions!

    The repairs completed were

    New mid led and bulbs,

    New resistors in instrument cluster lighting circuit,

    All stepper motors replaced in the instrument cluster,

    3 new bulbs in instrument cluster.

    Total cost including shipping was $360.00 with a 12 month warranty

    If you need some work done on this part of your car I thoroughly recommend talking to him. He is based in Christchurch.

    Pm me if you want his contact details.

    Cheerspost-6015-0-43563100-1410406104.jpg

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    the smaller trans wont last long with a 4l or 4.4l going through it .

    so a 2nd hand engine and trans 4L or 4.4l etc prob around $3000-4000 or more

    you will need all the matching electrics to go with it etc.

    i have a 96 740iL parts car

    or

    maybe sell the car

    and buy my 98 750iL

    also what year is your 735i is it the vanos engine or not??

    1997 non vanos, thanks for your input.

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    i would personally go rebuild, but dont forget to do lots of research, these are not simple engines and you need so many specialist tools like cam holders etc.

    also if you dont want to shell out huge money just yet look into rislone head gasket repair.

    will run you about $90 at supercheap auto.

    people turn their nose up at it and ignore then enormous amount of science behind the chemicals it uses. but it usually works, and when it works it is a permanant fix .

    Dont have the skills or time to rebuild myself so I think the cost would be higher than that, dont think Rislone would work due to it being blown in between the 2 cylinders and not comming into contact with any coolant.

    Cheers

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    My E38 735il that I have owned for a few years (200k km) started playing up the other day, I thought (was hoping) it was the pcv valve, it however is not.

    The headgasket in between no1 and no 2 cylinder on the drivers side bank has given up.

    At this stage there is no cross contamination between oil and coolant.

    Obviously the car is not worth a massive amount of money but I have just had all the paint sorted and fixed most other gremlins.

    Options at this stage seem to be

    A: Do the head gasket (has new radiator and water pump currently) but gearbox hasnt been touched what is an acceptable quote for a mechanic to complete this?

    B: Repower with second hand 4.0-4.4? what are the major differences between these two v8's and the 3.5? different ecu? injectors? mounts?

    C: Cut my loses and move on..

    any advice or reccomendations would be appreciated

    Cheers

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    Have had a similar thing happen to my e38 yesterday,(1997 735il with 200k on the clock) went somewhere and car was running fine, left and went to go home and was followed by a huge amount of smoke, got home and stopped car, restarted and no smoke. Got up this morning started the car, no smoke drove to work (15 min)with a bit of stop start and there was a tiny bit of smoke when I got to work.

    I took it to my mechanic who seems to think that it is valve stem guides. <_<

    Would valve stems not be continious smoke / under load and develop over time?

    I will try the cap / dipstick test and see what result I get.

    Cheers

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    Cool, thanks for the response guys, Have arranged to have an OEM screen fitted.

    Had to be approved by the insurance company because of the price difference, but they said no problems.

    Have used Smith and Smith here (Dunedin) in the past and they were ok. Going to try Novus as I have heard good things about them here.

    Will let you know the result...

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    Hi Guys,

    I have had a stone cause a crack in my windscreen. I have insurance so that is no concern.

    The car in question is a 1997 e38 735iL. Can I request that it is replaced with an Oem screen rather than an aftermarket? or do you just get what you get?

    Cheers

    Josh

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    Hi Josh,

    I've read online that it's a common fault with Auto Dim mirrors (rear view mirror and wing mirrors). From memory people say that its two pieces of glass with a conducting gel in-between, so when a small electrical current runs through it, they will dim. Over time it fails and there are some pictures of the mirrors with the gel coming out the bottom of them.

    If you click here, the link talks about the E39 M5 with auto dim mirrors and is a common fault. If mine fail I would just buy the manual dimming rear view mirror and heated, tinted aspheric wing mirrors.

    Edit: It might pay to give Glenn at Botany MotorWorx a call or a PM to see how much it might cost to fix.

    All the best,

    Derek

    Great Thanks very much for your help

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    Welcome Josh.

    European Auto Services.

    There's another one aswell, but I forget it's name.

    more than enough information on here mate, might help to specify what parts you need.

    and POST PICTURES!!!!

    Cool Thanks

    I just wondered if there was a good wrecker/ used parts supplier in the south island who could be recomended. I would like to lower it at some point (good low not bouncing round on the bump stops with suspension not working low) so any suggestions for springs would be greatly appreciated.

    Will post pics when I pick it up.

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    Well that's a bit late isn't it, even if it was a huge mistake :-)

    Welcome and enjoy your car!

    Yeah was one of those have a few drinks :drunk: and jump on trademe late at night jobs.. Chuck an auto bid on something you like (thinking your dreamin if you gonna get itfor that price) and then wake up in the morning going....... HOLY CRAP I JUST A BOUGHT CAR!. :blink: .... alot of greasing to the wife required... lol

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