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  1. #76
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    If at all possible you should remove the broken bolt from the hub. The forces from the serpentine belts are considerable.
    When you consider that BMW balances even the little power steering pump pulley, smooth harmonics make these cars
    what they are, the Ultimate in driving experience.

    But we all do what we have to in a pinch... The good thing is the broken bolt in the hub is 'unloaded', and could possibly be walked out
    if not too corroded or damaged, leaving the threaded hole ready for a new fastener. Worst case scenario would be using a left handed
    drill bit to 'bite' into the bolt and back it out. Working slowly and carefully, obviously. Good luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ibumpers View Post
    Replaced my Harmonic balancer today right before it got dark and was trying to figure out why I couldn't get the last m8×16 hex bolt to go in. Used the light on my phone to find out one of the bolts broke off inside, will I be ok with 7 out of 8?
    I'll put new fan and both belts on tommorow.
    It will give you vibration on crankshaft which is bad thing
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    Put new fan and both belts on, gage on dash stayed in red. I put coolant in and kept squeezing hose to get air out while car was running, finally it went to blue. Topped off coolant and let run a little over 20 minutes and it stayed in blue. Drove her around the block and she went to red again, someone please help

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    Quote Originally Posted by ibumpers View Post
    Put new fan and both belts on, gage on dash stayed in red. I put coolant in and kept squeezing hose to get air out while car was running, finally it went to blue. Topped off coolant and let run a little over 20 minutes and it stayed in blue. Drove her around the block and she went to red again, someone please help
    Do you know how to properly bleed the cooling system?

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    No u tube video

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    https://youtu.be/IZoTgfgDUfY

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    Quote Originally Posted by ibumpers View Post
    No u tube video

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    https://youtu.be/IZoTgfgDUfY
    That video is a fail. Draining and filling is outlined here.

    http://www.meeknet.co.uk/E38/E38_Dra...ng_Coolant.pdf
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    Quote Originally Posted by clarkitect View Post
    That video is a fail. Draining and filling is outlined here.

    http://www.meeknet.co.uk/E38/E38_Dra...ng_Coolant.pdf
    Thanks and one thing I noticed was that the heat never got hot, usually it pumps hot fast but the whole time it was running and once I pulled off it was still blowing cold

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    Washed her...no need for tire shine. The desert sand just gravitates right to it...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ibumpers View Post
    Thanks and one thing I noticed was that the heat never got hot, usually it pumps hot fast but the whole time it was running and once I pulled off it was still blowing cold
    On a cold engine i just get the front lifted and open the cap and screw and turn heat to 90 and fan on lowest setting to open the valves up and get the aux pump going. Fill coolant up to the brim of the tank opening and allow the bubbles to escape through the open bleeder screw hole. Keep topping it up until there are no more bubbles coming out. Then close cap and screw (do not overtighten it) (unlock the cluster to test 7 - ktmp to watch the temp in digital for precision) start the car and every minute or 2 open the bleeder screw a few times and try to bleed some more bubbles out. Go for a ride and make sure the heat is nice and toasty and the ktmp on cluster does not exceed 110c...

    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...d.php?t=334021


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    Quote Originally Posted by purplecty View Post
    On a cold engine i just get the front lifted and open the cap and screw and turn heat to 90 and fan on lowest setting to open the valves up and get the aux pump going. Fill coolant up to the brim of the tank opening and allow the bubbles to escape through the open bleeder screw hole. Keep topping it up until there are no more bubbles coming out. Then close cap and screw (do not overtighten it) (unlock the cluster to test 7 - ktmp to watch the temp in digital for precision) start the car and every minute or 2 open the bleeder screw a few times and try to bleed some more bubbles out. Go for a ride and make sure the heat is nice and toasty and the ktmp on cluster does not exceed 110c...

    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...d.php?t=334021


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    Went outside this morning to find out I have a leak somewhere, coolant super low. Have to find out where it's coming from was hoping it would be a easy fix like thermostat or something

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    Finally got some spacers and put my wheels on
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    Quote Originally Posted by NordmanMg View Post
    Finally got some spacers and put my wheels on
    Looks freaking awesome Nordman. What size wheels/spacers? I know you posted the sizes before but I forget.
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    Ugghhhh that's some good meat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NordmanMg View Post
    Finally got some spacers and put my wheels on
    Beautiful. Sunken in wheels are a terrible look on these cars, even with the M Parallels. I run 15mm front 20mm rear on mine when wider tires too, and it looks like a different car
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    Quote Originally Posted by franco90 View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by zener View Post
    How did you made this upgrade?
    Very complex process
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    Quote Originally Posted by clarkitect View Post
    Lol not this but nice try
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    How did you made this upgrade?
    I when from old key to new diamond key
    And it was not that hard to do I shipped them out and a couple days later I got my new diamond keys.


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    Nice work! I would like to replace the ribbon on my cluster. Is it a tricky job? The write ups I have found online aren't entirely helpful.

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    Ran 2 self tapping screws into front and rear of side sill spoilers to get rid the sagging. Feeling good about it

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    You can choose one of two options. If you have the tool for tacho needle, that's the easiest way. If you don't have the tool, then you need to drill holes trough the front panel as it showed on the pics. It is a bit tricky but it' 5th time to me and every time i did it better.

    http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...-pictures.html
    Last edited by w12a3d; 02-11-2018 at 04:17 PM.

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