hello everyone, newb here, lurker and second time owner. great forum. i will utilize all the info here as i go through all the systems on my car. have a nice day.
Welcome to the forum cleaner123. Don't be afraid to ask any questions.
Thanks. I know i will at some point.
Just don't call them "Beamers" or "Beemers!" "Bimmer" is the correct nomenclature.
Ed in San Jose '97 540i 6 speed aspensilber over aubergine leather. Build date 3/97. Golden Gate Chapter BMW CCA Nr 62319.
how bout be-em. kinda like bowel movement? would that be ok with you guys?
That's what the Brits call them.
Ed in San Jose '97 540i 6 speed aspensilber over aubergine leather. Build date 3/97. Golden Gate Chapter BMW CCA Nr 62319.
so, you said to ask-here it is. when i got this car, it had a cooling system issue that i could see. (pressurizes and pumps out through blled screws/cap) so i am going to put in a thermostat, but my question is-do i need to get the big dollar one, or is the behr one good enough? i have read some posts where some of you don't like the behr stuff. anyway-thanks for your responses.
no response. ok got it.
I’ve had no problems with the Behr Hella thermostats on my current and past E39’s.
Set the controls for the heart of the sun
Yes, Behr is OE, which is good IMO.
Wahler is also OE, what is originally on the car.
I have the Wahler thermostat on my lowly E39.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/52...001&m=20&e=177
https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E39-53...ng/Thermostat/
Last edited by Jason5driver; 07-18-2018 at 01:13 PM.
Looking for an E39 belly pan , passenger front inner fender liner …
FWIW, I've had failures of a Wahler thermostat at low mileage (<10,000 miles). I went with a Genuine BMW thermostat most recently, and it's been good.
The Wahler cracked in the center and stuck open, letting the engine cool on cold days.
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.
thanks.
this is comprehensive, so almost everything has been replaced now, just a couple more switches. (looks like one i need to solder in) next will be suspension, but that will have to wait til spring. putting it away for the winter soon.
this forum is invaluable for info. cheers everyone who puts up info.
Bookmarks