hqstu 780 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 Hi All, First post, joined in 2012 with an 03 530 motorsport titansilber but now have just picked up TopasBlau 03 motorsport. Was looking for a v8 but couldn't go past this one at the price. A few new parts are streaming in from the US and Europe. Done the CCV and DISA, a damn good clean, painting wheels, got a waterpump and thermostat to do, the valve cover gasket needs doing and I may do the Vanos O-rings at the same time. Underbody spoiler shields are missing (Geez they're expensive..) and a fair bit of watermarking to deal with. Apart from that - he's perfect.... Look forward to learning a bit of stuff and sharing a bit of knowledge on here... I'm also on bimmerfest. Cheers Stuart. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 photos! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Yes Photos - when he's worthy and when I learn how... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 E39 or E60? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted June 20, 2016 It's an E39, sorry no pictures yet as it hasn't moved from the garage since I got home. Need to do water pump and thermostat and while I'm there I'll do VANOS and valve cover gasket I suppose. Been busy dealing with a lot of watermarking on glass and body as well as making plans to replace a few more bits. Each wheel has curb rash and one off at a time to sort that. Suspect the vapour barriers in doors are dodgy, especially rear ones, and need to check out left front window as it doesn't auto up, someone may have been in there fiddling with connectors... But he's looking a lot better since first arriving - been busy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted June 20, 2016 It's an E39, Very very nice. Good to see another E39 gone into good hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 I've finally posted up some photos in the Gallery under "hqstu". Car is mobile again after finishing; VANOS, Waterpump, Thermostat, Spark plugs, Valve cover gasket, CCV, DISA, damn good clean as I go... Also fitted new front door seals, badge, more cleaning, wheel painting, wheel liners out to clean, still going on with stuff, be he's running, and running very well. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 Looking very nice and looks like you're doing all the good maintenance work! well done. You should try make a trip up to auckland for our coffee meet next month say hi 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 Cool yes, 7th August, I'll have my people clear my calendar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 Nice looking E39. I really like that color. Welcome to the forum. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted July 11, 2016 My old one! Good to see it being taken care of. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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