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Chris1953
03-09-2011, 10:08 AM
I bought the car about 6 mos ago and I love it but the clutch seemed a bit odd when I first got it, now it has slipped considerably, and I am in the Keys and reputation has it that I may have difficulty finding a competent repair shop - it's looking like a NAPA-associated mechanic. I was wondering if it could be adjusted or does it most likely mean a new clutch? From what I've read so far, this may be a common problem, and needs to be replaced often. I am pushing 90K on the mileage. Anyone have the word on this? thanks,
ElleShooTiger
03-09-2011, 10:39 AM
You can try to bleed the slave cylinder in case the fluid is old or has gotten air in it.

If its been slipping for a while, even if there is still some clutch material left, its probably glazed and damaged now anyway from the slippage. Fortunately, a clutch job should be a fairly easy repair for any good mechanic, its virtually the same on every car.

Any BMW dealers or import specialty shops around you? I'd try to find one of those first.
DHoang
03-09-2011, 10:58 AM
It's pretty common for clutches to be worn out on M5's every 50-70k miles
AnotherGeezer
03-09-2011, 10:59 AM
M5's are known to eat clutches. My co-worker's M5 was slipping during hard acceleration at a mere 50k.
cnn
03-09-2011, 12:22 PM
Chris1953,

You are in Long Beach CA.
My cousin owns an indy shop in Gardena CA just a few miles from you.
He is the BMW guru, honest and the price is probably the lowest in S. California.
These guys know their bimmers like the back of their hands.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/south-bay-independent-gardena-2

South Bay Independent
18020 S Vermont Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 532-3145
edjack
03-09-2011, 12:26 PM
The M5 was introduced in the 2000 MY.
FlipredE36
03-09-2011, 12:31 PM
I think the clutch is self adjusting. You are lucky to get that far if it is indeed the original clutch. When I did my clutch job a month ago, the disk was down to the rivets. It was at a point where I could not rev past 3K without slippage.
jnyost
03-10-2011, 12:09 AM
Clutch is probably gone. Not externally adjustable. If it's been slipping for a while you might as well plan on a flywheel also.
Saigon Daze
03-10-2011, 01:59 AM
The M5 was introduced in the 2000 MY.
How many of each version of the E39 M5 were produced?
ECE (LHD): 7,895 examples produced from 10/98 through 06/03
ECE (RHD): 2,595 examples produced from 10/98 through 06/03
NA (LHD): 9,992 examples produced from 09/99 through 06/03http://www.bmwmregistry.com/images/spacer.gif