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  1. #101
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    I should bump my own for sale posts...

    530iA is still for sale. I installed a 16x9 nav screen from Dking078 (thanks!). Will also be purchasing new front tires (making all four have less than 1,000 miles on them) and going for an alignment. I am in the middle of a (slow) paint correction and rock chip repair; I will update the ads and photos when I can (likely not before the end of the week).

    Drove to Vegas and back in the 530i5; within a couple hundred miles of 200,000 now. Car needs a full bath and interior detail badly, but I hardly have time with the short days and my full schedule. Received a used DSP amp; the amp seems to be dying (random shutoffs, DSP option greyed out, etc), but it's still limping along.

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    Replaced the LF turn signal in the 530i5 tonight. 10 minute fix for the fast blink. Old bulb just wore out, I guess.
    Nate J.

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    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.

  2. #102
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    Installed new wipers in the 530i5, just in time for it to rain today on my way to class. Amazon has good prices on the proper Bosch “539” wipers.

    I have a process I like to do for windshield cleaning. It was cool this morning (as one would expect), so I sprayed the windshield down with my favorite glass cleaner, Stoner Invisible Glass. I then took a plastic razor blade and scraped the entire windshield to clean any old bugs or other nastiness off. I wipe away the residual drops of glass cleaner with a standard microfiber towel, then spray down the windshield again with more cleaner. I then run an old clay bar across the glass to remove any embedded contaminants. After that wipe down, I buff off any excess moisture with the microfiber towel. I grab a new, dry towel to remove any remaining moisture, and then use a paper towel to get any streaks out. I use the second, mostly dry towel to wipe down the inside of the windshield. That makes a massive difference.
    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.

  3. #103
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    Quote Originally Posted by computiNATEor View Post
    Installed new wipers in the 530i5, just in time for it to rain today on my way to class. Amazon has good prices on the proper Bosch “539” wipers.

    I have a process I like to do for windshield cleaning. It was cool this morning (as one would expect), so I sprayed the windshield down with my favorite glass cleaner, Stoner Invisible Glass. I then took a plastic razor blade and scraped the entire windshield to clean any old bugs or other nastiness off. I wipe away the residual drops of glass cleaner with a standard microfiber towel, then spray down the windshield again with more cleaner. I then run an old clay bar across the glass to remove any embedded contaminants. After that wipe down, I buff off any excess moisture with the microfiber towel. I grab a new, dry towel to remove any remaining moisture, and then use a paper towel to get any streaks out. I use the second, mostly dry towel to wipe down the inside of the windshield. That makes a massive difference.
    Wow, awesome.
    I soooo need to do this.
    Is there a way to polish out the sand-blast on the windshield?

    Looking for an E39 belly pan , passenger front inner fender liner …

  4. #104
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason5driver View Post
    Wow, awesome.
    I soooo need to do this.
    Is there a way to polish out the sand-blast on the windshield?
    By hand, no, but you can remove minor pitting with aggressive rotary polishing. Mike Phillips has an excellent write up:

    https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ry-buffer.html
    Nate J.

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    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.

  5. #105
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    Intreresting windshield tips! Thanks for posting.
    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by philly98540 View Post
    Intreresting windshield tips! Thanks for posting.
    Thanks! I learned them all from Larry Kosilla of Ammo NYC. Great thing about glass is its hardness; it's pretty much the toughest surface on a car.
    Nate J.

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    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.

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    Pretty cool stuff. I love seeing your posts on your process for certain things
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  8. #108
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    Knew I was going to cross 200k in the 530i5, so I went for a cruise through the CA desert.

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    Yes, I know the right front headlight is trashed; I'll be doing a full headlight "rebuild" with new projectors, adjusters, COB angel eyes, and DJAuto lenses.
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    Nate J.

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    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.

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    I noticed this weird brown splatter across the front of the engine bay. It looks like it's been scattered by the mechanical fan, as it's everywhere. I just replaced the fan clutch with a Mahle-Behr clutch; could that have scattered this weird-looking liquid everywhere? What does the liquid in the fan clutch look like? I don't hear the mechanical fan running excessively, nor do I hear it really doing much of anything, honestly. The fan clutch in the 530iA is a lot louder, though I would assume it's dealing with more heat, too, because of the transmission cooler.

    The splatter doesn't really seem to be getting worse, and I cleaned the pulleys pretty well when I had them out to install the new water pump. Oddly, it's only on the back side of the upper radiator hose. Maybe the belt is slinging something? It's all over the place. On the airbox, on the power steering hoses, on the underside of the thermostat heater wiring...

    Anyone have any ideas?

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    Nate J.

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    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.

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    Seems like dirt/sand to me.



  11. #111
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    ^ Hah, could be. I suppose I'll hit it with the power washer and see what becomes of it.
    Nate J.

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    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.

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    Received my Turner Motorsport Shark Injector in the mail. Did a few prep steps today...

    To help ensure consistent voltage while the Shark is installing (in addition to the 10amp charger), I replaced the 2010 Bosch battery in my 530i5 with my ~2015 Duralast H8-AGM. Car would struggle to start if I set the auxiliary ventilation to run. The Duralast had been sitting disconnected in my parts 530iA since early March, and yet the 530i5 fired up first try. Score for AGM batteries.

    I may do a writeup/thread on the flash process. I'm going to do it a bit differently/more complicated than most. I'm going to first wipe the DME and flash a "virginized" MS430056 file onto it with the now-defunct Siemens MSS5x Flash Tool from Kim Freding (RIP). I'm then going to send the original, virginized, and Shark'd files out to the MS43 developers and see what they can make of the files.

    Hopefully, I'll end up with some better performance from the Shark and the community will benefit with a nice, safe tune to run.
    Nate J.

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    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.

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    Going to meet up with someone tomorrow to see about selling the 530iA.
    Nate J.

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    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.

  14. #114
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    Replaced the broken washer hose in the 530iA. That was annoying; had to take out the entire fender liner, and snake the new hose up through the grommets. Nothing hard, just fiddly.

    I have a replacement door brake and window seal that I need to install, but if I sell the car tomorrow... Well, they can have the parts.
    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.

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    530iA is sold to a nice guy from south Orange County. It was a great ride for me, and I hope it serves him well.
    Nate J.

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    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.

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    How much was the selling price if you don't mind me asking? It was a great example for sure!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajcanadian View Post
    How much was the selling price if you don't mind me asking? It was a great example for sure!
    No problem Sold for $5535, exactly. The buyer wanted to spend pretty much exactly $6k for it, including sales tax, so we agreed at $5535.

    Which reminds me, I need to send him the photos and files I have from my maintenance records.
    Nate J.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by computiNATEor View Post
    No problem Sold for $5535, exactly. The buyer wanted to spend pretty much exactly $6k for it, including sales tax, so we agreed at $5535.

    Which reminds me, I need to send him the photos and files I have from my maintenance records.
    Wow! That was a great price for a fab lookin car!
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    1995 BMW M3/2/5, Alpine white
    1997 BMW 328/5, Boston green
    2005 BMW 330/6 ZHP, Silbergrau
    1999 BMW 540/6, Cashmere beige
    2000 BMW 328/5, 144k miles sienna red (slicktop)
    1995 BMW Dinan M3/2/5, Dakar yellow (I regret it)
    2002 BMW 530iA sport, Jetblack
    2001 BMW 530iA sport, cosmos
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    I was pretty happy with that price for the amount of investment I made in time and energy to the car. Thanks! It is/was pretty sharp
    Nate J.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by computiNATEor View Post
    I was pretty happy with that price for the amount of investment I made in time and energy to the car. Thanks! It is/was pretty sharp
    Definitely, it was a great example of a 530i
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    2000 BMW M5, Jetblack
    1995 BMW M3/2/5, Alpine white
    1997 BMW 328/5, Boston green
    2005 BMW 330/6 ZHP, Silbergrau
    1999 BMW 540/6, Cashmere beige
    2000 BMW 328/5, 144k miles sienna red (slicktop)
    1995 BMW Dinan M3/2/5, Dakar yellow (I regret it)
    2002 BMW 530iA sport, Jetblack
    2001 BMW 530iA sport, cosmos
    2002 BMW 530iA, sterlinggrau

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    Nice sale! Car was clean.
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    Almost caught the 530i5 on fire. Yes, really.

    The fuel line quick disconnect popped off. (?!?!) Engine stalled at ~55mph in 5th, no error lights. Downshift to fourth, still no throttle response. I pushed in the clutch and watched the RPMs go to zero. Pulled over, smelled gas, turned the key off and got out in a hurry.

    Popped the hood, saw the entire left side of the engine bay covered in fuel, and jumped back a ways. I'm just glad none made it over to the exhaust manifold. Reattached fuel line, and it seems very secure, sooo... No idea why it popped off. Scary moment; I can go without the adrenaline for a while.

    Should I buy a new fuel line? I haven't ever touched it, and I have no record of fuel pump or fuel filter replacement (pressure is just fine, let me tell you; fuel was everywhere). Filter's on the list of servicing needs.
    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.

  24. #124
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    98 540 6, SC'ed, 16psi
    Holy sh!t your lucky that it didn't ignite! Wow. Never heard of this happening on our cars. Very strange for it to just pop off. Maybe best to get a new hose.
    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!

  25. #125
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    01 M5 TiAg/M1SW
    Quote Originally Posted by philly98540 View Post
    Holy sh!t your lucky that it didn't ignite! Wow. Never heard of this happening on our cars. Very strange for it to just pop off. Maybe best to get a new hose.
    I ordered it last night anyways Picked up a fire extinguisher from Harbor Freight, too.
    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.

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