Creaver 55 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Hey guys, noticed this cheapish 540i on TM, thought someone on here might be interested. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...48/k-563412.htm Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) wonder what the check control says.....low coolant??Aslo due for oil service,but it looks in nice condition! Edited March 21, 2008 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rowanhol 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2008 thats damn cheap, anyone in wellington able to check it out for me? seriously Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2008 The coolant level will probably be the heater pump leaking. I have had these symptoms in the past and Brent helped me with spares to diagnose the problem (thanks again Brent). A new heater pump from Team McMillans and it's never been back. Less than $50 to fix in that case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rowanhol 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2008 is it quite alot of work getting to the heater pump? not too much dissasembly involved? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2008 No, it's up against the firewall on the LHS, near the bonnet. Even me (who does no work on his car) managed to do it quickly and without problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rowanhol 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 ok cool, could be a cheap way for me to finally get into a 540, pretty low k's, almost seems to good to be true...i've heard bad things about the early model auto's in them.would be a good excuse to undertake a manual conversion if it poped though.followed by sports suspension and adjustable camber/caster plates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 I'm sure someone in Wellington will have a look for you? I'd love to but I don't know sh!t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 I can look and tell you of any obvious faults and advise of general condition....yes?I wonder if i could take it to the grass ghymkhana on sunday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rowanhol 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 I can look and tell you of any obvious faults and advise of general condition....yes?I wonder if i could take it to the grass ghymkhana on sunday haha would be a great test for the lsd.. i've already got someone lined up to inspect it for me but if they arent able to i'll let you know. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 haha would be a great test for the lsd.. i've already got someone lined up to inspect it for me but if they arent able to i'll let you know. thanksthe 535 has lsd...not actually that helpful on the grass..its either full on oversteer or if the back wheels hook up the fronts cant cope Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm interesting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
