Eagle 1669 Report post Posted July 21, 2023 Looks much better than the duke. Hopefully you dont have any issues. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted July 21, 2023 Still got 12 months in the factory warranty. So should be covered for most things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted July 23, 2023 @Eagle are you referring to the KTM 390 engine issues. Thankfully this is a 2022 model and most of those bugs are gone from what I’ve read, and with a fresh tank of 98 octane it’s running really nice. I wanted to adjust the chain today but don’t have the impact tools needed. Doh. My old Ducati didn’t need impact drivers to undo anything. haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1669 Report post Posted July 23, 2023 You'd just need a breaker bar to crack the rear sprocket i would of thought? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted October 8, 2023 Great working with @Eagle yesterday to swap out the front top hats ala Sreten for some slightly lower E91 ones with a shorter height. Wanting the front to come down a little to even out the ride height asthetics. While in their the front brake pads were swapped too, to get rid of the everpresent "jingle" from the front right. the system was bled too, we found some air in the right rear which was interesting. I havent been able to go for a decent drive but the pedal feels better already and no noise. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) For a long while now my windscreen washer bottle hasn’t wanted to hold much fluid to wash the screen and the headlights. While I don’t use this too often, the frequent "Washer fluid low" messages in the dash were getting frustrating as was the puddle of water in my garage. Removing the wheel liner and topping off the tank to spot leaks I noticed the base of the headlight pump was leaking as the rubber gasket was no longer sealing well enough and the same pump was leaking from where the output hose attached to it. Removing the hose revealed the O ring on the plastic nipple was hard and no longer sealing either. Turning to FCP Euro I ended up getting new pumps, rubber gaskets and grommets for the whole system. This has replaced all the original equipment on the washer bottle to avoid rework in the future. install is a breeze and a good opportunity for a clean-up and flush of the tank. A quick test reveals that there are no longer any leaks and everything is spraying as it should. 👍 Edited November 16, 2023 by hunter spelling 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted December 10 Has been a slow year on the E39, as my last post was just over a year ago! I have been focssed on a 2006 Mini Cooper S we bought back in Feb of this year. getting that sorted suspension and reliability wise in the eingine department, restoring some wheels etc etc. really fun little project. The E39 has had the usal annaul carclub drives and maintenance all the work carried out previously means its such a joy to drive and have in a well maintained reay to go anywhere state. however, recently i have been notived a bit, what i can best describe as a "whir" when in gear (D or R) particularly noticable in the garage or at low speeds, due to the fact it becomes the loudest noise inthat environment. if the car is in P or N and running it sounds totaly normal. but putting it in gear produces this "whir" it isn't audable at road speeds and the auto trans shifts as good as it ever has. the noise got louder this week and id really like to adress it. With the car idling in the driveway i cant hear any odd noises from the usualy bearing suspects like accessories drive pulley etc, im hoping it not torque converter or something heavy and expensive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1669 Report post Posted December 12 Should be able to pinpoint the noise on a hoist etc going by your description. What's the history of transmission servicing? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted December 12 1 hour ago, Eagle said: Should be able to pinpoint the noise on a hoist etc going by your description. What's the history of transmission servicing? Hey man. Yeah it had a fluid change at Mosens probably about 4 years ago now. Maybe it needs another look at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1669 Report post Posted December 12 Usually need 2-4 drains and refills along with a new filter etc when bringing it back to a clean system. You can drain a little fluid and see how it looks. If the noise is coming from that area then id drop the pan and do a proper service, maybe worth doing one regardless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
