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    thank for the link , first time I hear that mechanical tensioners can crack OFH on M54 engine
    From now on i will watch my second 530 where i recently installed all new mechanical tensioners

    with you permission i will post this BMW TSB:





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    got last parts for engine

    06 ADJUSTING PULLEY 1 11281748131
    05 Deflection pulley 1 11287841228



    having a hard time to find a proper torque ...
    Last edited by champaign777; 02-07-2012 at 04:01 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    printed for future reference

    http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=599240

    ALT PULLEY :
    Hydraulic Deflection pulley 1 11287841228 -->> 47 Nm ( 35 ft.lb )

    W-P PULLEY
    Hydraulic ADJUSTING PULLEY 1 11281748131 -->> 45 Nm ( 33 ft.lb )

    AC PULLEY
    ADJUSTING PULLEY 1 11287512758 ( in case you can find only pulley -->> 45 Nm ( 33 ft.lb )
    Last edited by champaign777; 02-07-2012 at 03:01 PM.

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    Igor, there are some good quality aluminium WP pulleys. I think Autohaus have them for cheap. I have the UD pulleys from TM. Happy. Better than the composite (read plastic) pieces of OEM cr*p.
    Looking for a DIY? Parts? Check this out, it might be your ticket

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    I have the same pulleys on another car ( 20k miles counted )
    They are OEM INA pulleys made in Slovenia, my dealer sales the same staff
    You right about Autohaus , it sales a lot of crap as well as OEM staff , this one is OEM and i hope will last another 50k
    Post a link where you got your's
    Last edited by champaign777; 02-07-2012 at 04:11 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by champaign777 View Post
    Post a link where you got your's
    I have these - a tad on the $$$ side.
    Looking for a DIY? Parts? Check this out, it might be your ticket

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    dont kill me with these prices haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by champaign777 View Post
    dont kill me with these prices haha
    I got them on sale. They were still expensive. ECS have some nice one, but not sure how good (quality) they are.
    Looking for a DIY? Parts? Check this out, it might be your ticket

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    ECS has the best staff , i bought a lot of parts from them , NEVER single issue



    Installed Schumacher Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger to keep my battery alive

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    Educate me: what does the Schumacher gizmo do? How does it work? Do you plug it in when you garage the car overnight?

    OK, went on line and checked it. Same as a trickle charger.
    So you don't drive the car every day (like me)?
    Last edited by Doru; 02-08-2012 at 01:28 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
    Looking for a DIY? Parts? Check this out, it might be your ticket

    Stable: e92is, e53 N62, e46M54B25, Tribby & e39 M54B30 R.I.P.

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    i plug it in only overnight once in a week in winter time or when i have a long trips ( 2-3 weeks or more )
    And i do drive my cars daily and have same charger on both cars

    The good think about it , - it is Automatic , connect and forget
    When battery is fully charged it works in sleep mode , when voltage drop in charge mode and so on ( trickle charger )
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    Quote Originally Posted by champaign777 View Post
    Doru
    i plug it in only overnight once in a week at winter time or when i have a long trips ( 2-3 weeks or more )
    And i do drive my cars daily and have same charger on both cars

    The good think about it , - it is Automatic , connect and forget
    When battery is fully charged it works in sleep mode , when voltage fail in charge mode and so on ( trickle charger )
    where did you get it? how much $$$?

    thanks,

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    what is your concern bro ?
    i am using it already second winter , no issue so far
    this is not a charger to charge/start a dead battery but to keep a weak battery fully charged

    When i need to charge battery fast or to code my car I use THIS charger

    Schumacher SC-8000A Speedcharge Charger/Maintainer
    http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SC-...726915&sr=1-45
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    champaign can I code my car with the Schumacher SE-1-12S Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger - 1.5 Amps? aka (http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SE-...=5336432695-20)

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    Quote Originally Posted by jdjg View Post
    champaign can I code my car with the Schumacher SE-1-12S Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger - 1.5 Amps? aka (http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SE-...=5336432695-20)
    NO
    this one will not hold >= 13V , you need one of these I mentioned above, 20/30-amp rapid charge
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    Quote Originally Posted by champaign777 View Post
    printed for future reference

    http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=599240

    ALT PULLEY :
    Hydraulic Deflection pulley 1 11287841228 -->> 47 Nm ( 35 ft.lb )

    W-P PULLEY
    Hydraulic ADJUSTING PULLEY 1 11281748131 -->> 45 Nm ( 33 ft.lb )

    AC PULLEY
    ADJUSTING PULLEY 1 11287512758 ( in case you can find only pulley -->> 45 Nm ( 33 ft.lb )

    Russian Comrade,

    Thank you. I just installed new mechanical tensioner, deflector and belt because I had the famous chirp-chip noise. Guess what, I still have chirp-chirp. It goes away sometimes, after engine warms up. It IS the mechanical tensioner. Now I know my suspicion is correct, that it's metal base is resonating. I will remove the mechanical tensioner and apply some high-temp brake caliper grease to the back of it. I am not installing the hydraulic tensioner...I think $0.01 of special grease will inhibit the birdy chirp-chirp.

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    You are the E39 flagman hehe

    I wanted to replace just couple of suspensions parts but ended up with THIS





    Koni Yellows are going in with Sport springs + all front / rear suspension + all bushings + all bearings and much more

    Winter project ...
    Last edited by champaign777; 02-16-2012 at 01:06 PM.

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    nice bro!!! nice nice

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    Jesus...champaign777 has come from nowhere, and just crushed this entire DIY forum.
    Seems like he's taken the whole damn car apart inside of 1 month.
    Who is this guy !?! He's done more DIY in 1 month than most so in a lifetime.
    Last edited by OnTheFence; 02-14-2012 at 04:55 AM.

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    I was thinking the same thing.
    Igor you make me feel like I have completely neglected my 530. You have done more in the last few weeks than I have in the last year.

    It's all worth it though. Keep it up.

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    hehe
    I really didn't want to do all this suspension mess on 75k miles but i found out that 2-3 front suspension parts already weak so i need to replace them anyhow
    Now you only need to start and then you think ,- what the hell , my struts are weak as well , so lets do it ALL and NOW ( winter time right ?? )

    In reality it doesn't take more than 8-10h in a week if you know how to do it

    This guy is really TOUGH to get open , you need a long Breaker Bar from Harbor Freight
    I am sure bearings are excellent and they can last another 30-50k miles but i hate to open it all again and don't want to touch
    any suspension parts at all in near future



    I wonder that i have an old style bearings with nut on the top for 2003 car

    Last edited by champaign777; 02-15-2012 at 02:01 AM.

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    Here is my FIRST observation about Koni Yellow vs OEM Sachs Sport ( not installed yet )

    Koni Yellow looks like a cheap toy from Toysrus
    Sachs Sport is all unfinished aluminum even plate where Koni is painted steel ( ? ) with some cheap chrome plate
    Sachs Sport has very clear R - L marks on the top where Koni Yellow has some arrow R - L marks
    on the bottom ( what the hell ? )
    And the last - Sachs Sport chrome shaft is more solid 25MM where Koni Yellow chrome shaft is only 22MM

    Now I really want to believe that these aftermarket Koni Yellow struts ride better than OEM Sachs Sport
    ( well , this is what many folks say )
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    what about the weight of the Sachs sports vs Koni.....
    I help a friend here in Panama to replace his current Sachs OEM Sports for a new ones (again, Sachs OEM Sports), and they are very light!!!!

    but I don't understand your question about quality between Koni and Sachs, you don't have already the Koni in your other e39?

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    Quote Originally Posted by champaign777 View Post
    Here is my first observation about Koni Yellow vs OEM Sachs Sport ( not installed yet )

    Koni Yellow looks like a cheap toy from Toysrus
    Sachs Sport is all unfinished aluminum even plate where Koni is painted steel ( ? ) with some cheap chrome plate
    Sachs Sport has very clear R - L marks on the top where Koni Yellow has some arrow R - L marks
    on the bottom ( what the hell ? )
    And the last - Sachs Sport chrome shaft is more solid 25MM where Koni Yellow chrome shaft is only 22MM

    Now I really want to believe that these aftermarket Koni Yellow struts ride better than OEM Sachs Sport
    ( well , this is what many folks say )
    That's why you should have gone with PSS9 like me. The change in ride quality is stunning....
    Looking for a DIY? Parts? Check this out, it might be your ticket

    Stable: e92is, e53 N62, e46M54B25, Tribby & e39 M54B30 R.I.P.

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