And then your friends are always over doing projects and making a mess of the place...
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Fixed the shifter trim in the green wagon. It had a slight crack in the bottom and was getting more pronounced. So I fixed it with epoxy, filed the bottom surface, which took a layer of the technical graphite finish off, I squared it off, buffed the plastic finish, and dressed it with an M logo from BMW for the sport wheels. Does this make me a poser extraordinaire?
Also, coming back to work after my lunch break, I noticed my mileage on the odometer, missed the lucky sevens by 2 miles.
Set the controls for the heart of the sun
Yes, but I bought a used crank from a friend. It is still in spec, according to him (I will verify that, and have it lightly polished), which may enable me to use the bearings I already have.
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The engine is ready for plucking. Gonna try to tear down into the timing cover today.
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Nate J.
(oOO\ (|||)º(|||) /OOo)
Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
Decided today that I cant wait anymore, and took out my 540, from winter sleep.
On my way to the garage, I managed to run out of fuel Went to pick up my Discovery, drove it to get some gas, and back to BMW
Finally I can enjoy it again
Hopefully I will deal with few very little rust spots on trunk and front skirts, so it won't go any further, otherwise pretty rust free.
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-E34 M60B40 + Tremec TKO 600 (sold)
and sadly no old BMW anymore, only high powered Seat Leon Cupra 4Drive as a daily driver.
Replaced headlight lenses with new ones from ECS. Real easy on a pre-facelift. Tuck with the original amber corners. They came with new gaskets, lower mounting brackets, upper seals, and hardware. Should have done them before I replaced all the other parts.
New Stabilus trunk struts installed. These work just like OEM (Stabilus is OEM) because they don't have too much force like many of the cheap aftermarket struts. No lifting of the trunklid open when you click the trunk release. $50.71 Shipped WITH tax, and lifetime warranty from Amazon Prime. I'm happy.
LED upgrade for the Angel Eyes installed tomorrow after I get off work.
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Put a new set of Riken Raptor tires on it. Also put a new B+ terminal cover on. The freaking windshield is coming loose from a poor job that some bozo did when the windshield was replaced. So, gotta have that resealed. I found out when pulling off the rotten windshield trim, preparing to replace it. Those will be included in my next post to this thread. The fun just never stops.
Installed these black shadow line trim I pulled from the junkyard, best $20 spent lol. btw whats everybody's range on their e39? im lovin this 530i sweet range.
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Airbag recall today.
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Nate J.
(oOO\ (|||)º(|||) /OOo)
Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
pulled rear driver door panel for a window reg.... no vapor seal... former window all in bottom. how hard would it have been to shop vac that crap out when window was replaced.... piss poor workmanshipdoor.jpg
fuel pump replaced. didnt know the age/quality of the one in it, figured id do as PM. found it to be the original pierburg, figure i dodged a bullet here at 190k miles.
Replaced little bushings on oil filter housing, they cost like 2€ each, but seems that didn't bother previous owners...
Also "waxed" it with new hybridceramic, pretty happy with the result, gives good shine.
Ps. Don't buy Chinese cupholders, I bought before the car went for winter storage, and yesterday when I tried to put soda can in there it snapped xD well I was expecting that, waiting for the cheap and durable version now.
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-E34 M60B40 + Tremec TKO 600 (sold)
and sadly no old BMW anymore, only high powered Seat Leon Cupra 4Drive as a daily driver.
When I was in my early 20's my car was broken into and my brand new blaupunkt mp3/cd dash unit was stolen. They got in by shattering the driver's side window. It was snowing that day and I had to take time off work to source a new/junkyard window, drive 30 miles (in the car with the broken window) to get it, and then install it. By the time it came to installing the new window, workmanship was the last thing on my mind. However, If it were to happen today, I'd definitely vacuum the glass out.
2003 540i/6
I'm really on borrowed time on mine at 218000+ miles. Still have the PM replacement pump in my trunk that I bought last year. With warmer weather here, maybe I'll be motivated to do the PM R&R outside in the driveway with the doors open and battery disconnected. This is much better than getting motivated on the side of the road in a rain storm.
Ed CT
1998 528i
5-Speed
Aspen Silver
Aubergine Leather
Ordered some Silvers Coilovers the other day. Returning home from North Carolina back to Cali tomorrow. Lots of goodies waiting for both E39s when I get home. Can't wait to play with the ladies. Been too long
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Continuing engine tear down. Slower than I’d like, but this is a complex engine. And I picked up a cold today that did not help.
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Also discovered that my right rear Dinan by JRZ damper is leaking. Great...
Since I’ll have the rear suspension apart, I would like to replace the rusty rear springs with non-Titanic ones. I need to replace the rear sway bar as well for the same reason, but that’s an easy fix later.
Nate J.
(oOO\ (|||)º(|||) /OOo)
Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
98 540i 6, 525 whp, 120 mph 1/4, V3 Si S/C'er @16 psi, W/A I/C, Water/Meth, Supersprint Headers, HJS Cats, 3" Custom Exhaust, UUC Twin Disc, Wavetrac LSD, GC Coil Overs, Monoball TA, AEM FP, Aeromotive FPR, AEM Failsafe AFR/Boost, Style 65's w/275's, M5 Steering Box, Eibach Sways, M3 Shifter, Evans Coolant, 85 Deg Stat, PWM Fan, 10" Subs, B.A. speakers, Grom Aux/BT, Still Rolling as my DD!
Put it on a flatbed for a tow to a shop in order to get the issue fixed with a the suddenly appearing battery light after replacing the battery and alternator...
V/R Zachary Pullins Sr.
Florida Suncoast Chapter BMWCCA
2016 Cadillac SRX & 1999 E39 540i/Sport
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