My “new” 2003 530i Sport Silver thread Evolution

[jagerhund]

Right, Xenons and black interior are non-negotiable for me as well
You can retrofit Xenon ( i did on 2001 525i , awesome mode ) but change interior is too much for me
I know many people do Euro version but I like OEM look
Will see later , first Shades mode

Armrest is OEM, I am sure original purchasers could have bought it installed. Now the Euro dash conversion is another matter!

[champaign777]

interesting jagerhund
My is Dingolfing too and born 09/02 as well

I see you have the same story, sold 2001 525i and bought another 2003 530i a ? haha ... more details please

[andyh1]

Great find. looks extremely clean and with a full service history.

[AnotherGeezer]

Pretty sure all E39's were born there.

[champaign777]

cool
I checked VIN's on my cars and they indeed Dingolfing
Are we all brothers ?

[aspensilver540]

I believe that "common brain" is much better than only my brain , people talk , you think
Don't want to discuss 540i problems but I really like I6 handling so a bit more power to perfect car
should satisfy my requirements

Nah no arguments from me, this thread is about your car, I was just curious. The idea of a s/c 530 for the better steering is something I always thought was cool. I have no idea what you are talking about in regards to the common brain though

[faruqster]

That is one beautiful E39 man. Congrats.

[champaign777]

Nah no arguments from me, this thread is about your car, I was just curious. The idea of a s/c 530 for the better steering is something I always thought was cool. I have no idea what you are talking about in regards to the common brain though

I mean Forum as a "common brain"

That is one beautiful E39 man. Congrats.

thank you Sir

[fabby318]

Congrats on your new E39! One E39 is never enough.

[champaign777]

So lets start
Changed Oil today with Total QUARTZ 9000 Energy LL01
Started to tune up left side of engine
Cold Weather CCV / hoses and DISA were replaced 6 month ago , Oil filter gasket was done 1 year ago
What is left for me ,- to clean Air Intake, Air Intake boots, MAF, ICV and throttle body , replace 3 vacuum hoses behind the intake manifold, install new throttle body gasket and a new air filter
( hope i didn't forget anything )

Since i am here I installed a new dipstick today ( right side )



This photo is for bimmerfimer , dipstick can be installed only in one position ( the highest place )

[gonzilla]

Not sure if you've tried to source the parts for the sunshades, but I found it pretty tough. Ended up cobbling together a set for my touring after trolling on german ebay for a while. It ended up costing a ton and after all was said and done, lots of little bits still needed to be sourced to properly install it. The exploded parts diagrams on realoem don't even show you everything you need.

I'm still getting little bits and pieces in, but after I'm done I can let you know what ended up working/not working for me if you're interested.

[Jason5driver]

So I started from the left side of engine
Cold Weather CCV / hoses and DISA were replaced 6 month ago , Oil filter gasket was done 1 year ago
What is left for me ,- to clean Air Intake, Air Intake boots, MAF, ICV and throttle body , replace 3 vacuum hoses behind the intake manifold, install new throttle body gasket and a new air filter
( hope i didn't forget anything )

Since i am here I installed a new dipstick today ( right side )

This photo is for bimmerfimer , dipstick can be installed only in one position

Nice car.
Reminds me of another I have seen somewhere else...

Also, could you please show what specific hoses you plan on replacing back there, since I have my car torn apart right now, I might as well replace that too...
LOL!

Thanks!
Jason

[champaign777]

Not sure if you've tried to source the parts for the sunshades, but I found it pretty tough. Ended up cobbling together a set for my touring after trolling on german ebay for a while. It ended up costing a ton and after all was said and done, lots of little bits still needed to be sourced to properly install it. The exploded parts diagrams on realoem don't even show you everything you need.

I'm still getting little bits and pieces in, but after I'm done I can let you know what ended up working/not working for me if you're interested.

thank for replay !
I am in touch with one ebay guy and he has Rear Power Window shade + motor + wire + front panel with button for around ( ~$150 )
He also has back doors sunshades + upper/back plastics to hold them + rear door back panels so I will only need small back window sunshades ( ~$400 )

I am looking to spend around $600-700 with shipping , tell me if I missed something

Nice car.
Reminds me of another I have seen somewhere else...

Also, could you please show what specific hoses you plan on replacing back there, since I have my car torn apart right now, I might as well replace that too...
LOL!

Thanks!
Jason

thank Jason
small vacuum hoses for secondary air injection system number 9, 7, 7 and 4



o and i will replace 6 o-rings on a DISTRIBUTION PIECE
anything i missed in my list let me know , i hate redo the same job again

intake rubber boots look good



not too much to clean in ICV



throttle body is a bit dirty



what kind of grease is this ?

[jdjg]

They provide software for both engine and steptronic transmission
I do not plan to go more than Stage 1 kit ( should i ?? )

This is the plan ( There is no comparison between a 540i )

2003 E39 M5

Weight: 1,825kg
Power: 400bhp
Torque: 368ft lbs

219 bhp per tonne
202 ft lbs per tonne

2003 E39 530i ESS S/C

Weight: 1,585kg
Power: 325bhp
Torque: 300ft lbs

205 bhp per tonne
189 ft lbs per tonne

Very nice nice nice car, love your interior and your trim!!! please do not tint your windows!!! please!!!!

well, if you want to put 350 hp in to the crank in your new 530 with ESS Supercharger, you need to go to stage 2, + cams, + headers, + lower a little your compression and I think you need to replace your autotragic with 5 or 6 speed manual bro...

congrats!!!

[MKpoto]

very nice!

[bimmerfiver]

So lets start
Changed Oil today with Total QUARTZ 9000 Energy LL01
Started to tune up left side of engine
Cold Weather CCV / hoses and DISA were replaced 6 month ago , Oil filter gasket was done 1 year ago
What is left for me ,- to clean Air Intake, Air Intake boots, MAF, ICV and throttle body , replace 3 vacuum hoses behind the intake manifold, install new throttle body gasket and a new air filter
( hope i didn't forget anything )

Since i am here I installed a new dipstick today ( right side )



This photo is for bimmerfimer , dipstick can be installed only in one position ( the highest place )

Man I wish my CCV, oil filter housing gasket and DISA were replaced before I purchased mine. Nice. Good to hear the previous owner showed the car some love.

I am at work so I cannot see the photo of your new dipstick tube install. Did you use the Winter Version? I installed my dipstick tube a few months ago, it takes all of five minutes and I could not imagine then, or now, there is a wrong method which creates the 'snag' of the actual dipstick.

I would say the VANOS Oil hose is something to consider...mine has 150K miles, it's weeping enough over the past 25K miles that I now have to replace it (it's not the copper washers or the torque on the hollow bolts...it's the hose that is shot). I have oil leak that is enough you can see it on the side of the engine. Makes me sick. I will replace VANOS hose this weekend and clean all.

Please spray a fair amount of Throttle Body Cleaner into your TB intake and grab a microfiber towel to get in there and clean it up. Clean the TB itself too. I swear this makes your idle 9 rpm smoother.

[champaign777]

very nice!

There are still some nice examples in Chicago area

Very nice nice nice car, love your interior and your trim!!! please do not tint your windows!!! please!!!!

well, if you want to put 350 hp in to the crank in your new 530 with ESS Supercharger, you need to go to stage 2, + cams, + headers, + lower a little your compression and I think you need to replace your autotragic with 5 or 6 speed manual bro...

congrats!!!

thanks buddy
A) no tint for sure , only OEM sunshades ( already bought rear one with front panel switch , to be continue )
B) After reading many threads where people killed M54 using Stage 2 SC i dont think i want to go this way
Also start to take apart 74800 miles engine is not a smart idea right ?
Autotragic is good when it's good ( my is smooth ) so no plans for manual right now

Man I wish my CCV, oil filter housing gasket and DISA were replaced before I purchased mine. Nice. Good to hear the previous owner showed the car some love.

I am at work so I cannot see the photo of your new dipstick tube install. Did you use the Winter Version? I installed my dipstick tube a few months ago, it takes all of five minutes and I could not imagine then, or now, there is a wrong method which creates the 'snag' of the actual dipstick.

I would say the VANOS Oil hose is something to consider...mine has 150K miles, it's weeping enough over the past 25K miles that I now have to replace it (it's not the copper washers or the torque on the hollow bolts...it's the hose that is shot). I have oil leak that is enough you can see it on the side of the engine. Makes me sick. I will replace VANOS hose this weekend and clean all.

Please spray a fair amount of Throttle Body Cleaner into your TB intake and grab a microfiber towel to get in there and clean it up. Clean the TB itself too. I swear this makes your idle 9 rpm smoother.

good suggestion about Throttle Body Cleaner, plan to do it this weekend bimmerfimer , aslo you see on a picture CCV / new dipstick
are Cold Weather Version

What kind of grease is this ?
I need to clean and re-grease it but i have no idea what dealer used here HELP !

[bimmerfiver]

good suggestion about Throttle Body Cleaner, plan to do it this weekend bimmerfimer , aslo you see on a picture CCV / new dipstick
are Cold Weather Version

What kind of grease is this ?
I need to clean and re-grease it but i have no idea what dealer used here HELP !

Dealer used some "O-ring Lubricant" on the DISA O-ring.
Spray down DISA lightly with Throttle Body Cleaner, wipe clean.
Spray Intake opening lightly with Throttle Body Cleaner, wipe clean.
Apply a little bit of O-Ring Lubricant (Grease) to O-Ring.
Tick-Tack the DISA back in place, tightening it as if it were a wheel.
Make very snug.

O-Ring Lubricant is grease ala silicone:

http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-a...iw=936&bih=335

For Throttle Body:
Open the flap.
Insert wooden hammer end or something to keep it in open position.
Spray Throttle Body.
Clean away the ring of black carbon.
Cleaning this little bit up helps comrade.
Spray inside the actual throttle body intake.
Black liquid will ooze out.
Keep spraying.
Wipe clean.
Spray ICV Valve too.
Black liquid will come out.
Wipe all dry.
Put some o-ring grease on the new Throttle Body o-ring.
Car will purr.
I would replace all 6 spark plugs.
And Fuel Filter.
Cause I like to.

[champaign777]

thank you Keith for the detail cleaning explanation

[AnotherGeezer]

Looks like the Joe Dirt method of toilet clog rectification.

[bimmerfiver]

thank you Keith for the detail cleaning explanation

Comrade,
You are very good now at Yankee humor. I like your 530 very much...nicer HP/torque than small six, low miles and clean. I dream of e39 without vibration.

[champaign777]

I feel your pain ...True Love Never Ends !

[AnotherGeezer]

I feel your pain ...True Love Never Ends !

Is that a V!agr4 reference?

[Vatoman]

I consider doing this all the time upgrading my 525 to a 530. I have less miles then your 530 but by a few hundred. I've done a lot of work to her and she treats me so well for it. I'd hate to have to start all over again. You got a nice deal in it being already done. How much did you snag her for if you dont mind me asking. We both know the Chicago market can be a bit on the high side but real gems can be found and deals. Shes very nice, im sure you will treat her well.

[champaign777]

Is that a V!agr4 reference?

I consider doing this all the time upgrading my 525 to a 530. I have less miles then your 530 but by a few hundred. I've done a lot of work to her and she treats me so well for it. I'd hate to have to start all over again. You got a nice deal in it being already done. How much did you snag her for if you dont mind me asking. We both know the Chicago market can be a bit on the high side but real gems can be found and deals. Shes very nice, im sure you will treat her well.

i would think twice to REDO all what i did on my 2001 ( including ENTIRE suspension overhaul )
I just hope that a bit engine tune up , maybe plugs, filters , transmission mounts , engine mounts ypsss
NO I DONT WANT TO START ALL OVER AGAIN