E61 V8 Bearding
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fastbikes76 said:
N62 alternator bracket replacement guide for RHD E60/63/64
Brilliant write up thank you, I've just done mine and would not have given it a go had I not stumbled on this saying it was actually doable on axle stands by someone with half a clue.Few pics, discovered the coolant was incorrect too and rectified that so a very successful day's work:
Not a V8 but my E61 535D Touring has been diagnosed with a knackered Air con compressor, (assuming they are similar to V8 ones) just been quoted
over £800 to replace / re-gas / labour ??/ If I purchase the compressor myself (Denso brand) it knocks almost £300 quid off the bill ... Does this sound about right ? Bit gutted as only just purchased the car within last month.
ATM said:
Looks nice in green. Seems very cheap, but Cat D. Surely £4,000 is close to breaking money?I'm in two minds about mine at the moment. I've had a company car come available in the business that I can use, so it doesn't make sense to keep the 550i, but I'm still using it because it's a nice car to run around in. Maybe I'll just keep running it for a while, I do enjoy it.
Owen Snell said:
ATM said:
Looks nice in green. Seems very cheap, but Cat D. Surely £4,000 is close to breaking money?I'm in two minds about mine at the moment. I've had a company car come available in the business that I can use, so it doesn't make sense to keep the 550i, but I'm still using it because it's a nice car to run around in. Maybe I'll just keep running it for a while, I do enjoy it.
Mine has brand new coils and plugs, basically brand new discs and pads all round, all new front suspension arms and recent Bilstein suspension kit. So it drives well if it is not misfiring. I now have a rotten boot lid and some wiring gremlins in the boot lid also. That and the occasional misfire are my only 2 niggles. If I keep it then they will need sorting.
ATM said:
I like mine too but dont drive it much as I have a lot of cars and a Van. This is really my only 4 seater. I think if it was 600 - 700 tax that would make it a sell. My total road tax bill is already ridiculous.
Mine has brand new coils and plugs, basically brand new discs and pads all round, all new front suspension arms and recent Bilstein suspension kit. So it drives well if it is not misfiring. I now have a rotten boot lid and some wiring gremlins in the boot lid also. That and the occasional misfire are my only 2 niggles. If I keep it then they will need sorting.
I just looked at the PCV vales on mine and found that one of the branches of the hoses that run from the centre out to each bank was split. I didn't know until I removed the pipe. It idles more smoothly now fixed. Maybe worth a look for your misfire?Mine has brand new coils and plugs, basically brand new discs and pads all round, all new front suspension arms and recent Bilstein suspension kit. So it drives well if it is not misfiring. I now have a rotten boot lid and some wiring gremlins in the boot lid also. That and the occasional misfire are my only 2 niggles. If I keep it then they will need sorting.
Owen Snell said:
I just looked at the PCV vales on mine and found that one of the branches of the hoses that run from the centre out to each bank was split. I didn't know until I removed the pipe. It idles more smoothly now fixed. Maybe worth a look for your misfire?
Already replaced with genuine BMW part last year and the valves too. My fault code reader says misifre on cyl 2. I have swapped the new coils between 1 and 2 and the fault stays with 2.Just back from a 2,000+ mile round trip to Corsica in the beast so thought this would be a good time to provide an update on the restoration of my e61 550i manual. Little did I know that it was a restoration project....
Given that I already had an e60 550i manual with just 63k miles on the clock some people would probably think I'm a bit thick for buying a Touring with lower spec and 45k more miles on the clock but I just never fell in love with the looks of the saloon. Anyway, that's beside the point, I thought it would be useful for others to know what to expect when taking a labour of love like this on....
Here's what's been done since last November:
1. Replace both rocker cover gaskets (oil leak from engine)
2. Replace vacuum pump
3. Replace auxillary belt
4. Replace the garbage tyres fitted on the car for 4x Continental Sport Contact 7s (these are seriously good tyres)
5. New OEM front discs & Brembo brake pads fitted (massive improvement in what was on there)
6. Replace tailgate gas struts (Magnetti Marelli)
7. Replace front wishbone suspension arms (Febi Bilstein)
8. Replace front suspension control arms (Febi Bilstein)
9. Replace rear suspension air bags (Dunlop)
10. Replace rear suspension compressor (Febi Bilstein)
11. Replace rear suspension air pipes (BMW dealer)
12. Replace thermostat (OEM)
13. Replace water pump (Febi Bilstein) - leak could be seen (previous one only covered 20k miles)
14. Replace AC condenser (Mahle)
Booked in for 2 weeks time:
15. Replace both front track rods (inner and outer) Febi Bilstein
16. Replace all valve stem seals (it's been smoking like a Havana and I've had enough of it)
It's not for the faint hearted that's for sure but for me there is simply nothing else out there that can do what this motor can do.
If you're thinking of buying one go in with your eyes open!!
Given that I already had an e60 550i manual with just 63k miles on the clock some people would probably think I'm a bit thick for buying a Touring with lower spec and 45k more miles on the clock but I just never fell in love with the looks of the saloon. Anyway, that's beside the point, I thought it would be useful for others to know what to expect when taking a labour of love like this on....
Here's what's been done since last November:
1. Replace both rocker cover gaskets (oil leak from engine)
2. Replace vacuum pump
3. Replace auxillary belt
4. Replace the garbage tyres fitted on the car for 4x Continental Sport Contact 7s (these are seriously good tyres)
5. New OEM front discs & Brembo brake pads fitted (massive improvement in what was on there)
6. Replace tailgate gas struts (Magnetti Marelli)
7. Replace front wishbone suspension arms (Febi Bilstein)
8. Replace front suspension control arms (Febi Bilstein)
9. Replace rear suspension air bags (Dunlop)
10. Replace rear suspension compressor (Febi Bilstein)
11. Replace rear suspension air pipes (BMW dealer)
12. Replace thermostat (OEM)
13. Replace water pump (Febi Bilstein) - leak could be seen (previous one only covered 20k miles)
14. Replace AC condenser (Mahle)
Booked in for 2 weeks time:
15. Replace both front track rods (inner and outer) Febi Bilstein
16. Replace all valve stem seals (it's been smoking like a Havana and I've had enough of it)
It's not for the faint hearted that's for sure but for me there is simply nothing else out there that can do what this motor can do.
If you're thinking of buying one go in with your eyes open!!
Edited by DogTheQCarHunter on Thursday 31st August 21:54
ATM said:
So my car had another juddering fit at the traffic lights today and I had to turn it off and on.
Given up on this and dropped the car off with my local BMW specialist. They did say they are busy for a couple of week so I will have to wait.I managed to drive the car without any juddering fits by left foot braking and keeping my right on the throttle slightly to make sure the revs didn't drop at idle. It only starts its juddering fit when trying to idle, the revs start hunting and then it can go into limp.
ATM said:
ATM said:
So my car had another juddering fit at the traffic lights today and I had to turn it off and on.
Given up on this and dropped the car off with my local BMW specialist. They did say they are busy for a couple of week so I will have to wait.I managed to drive the car without any juddering fits by left foot braking and keeping my right on the throttle slightly to make sure the revs didn't drop at idle. It only starts its juddering fit when trying to idle, the revs start hunting and then it can go into limp.
Could it be issues with the valvetronic intermediate levers?
My 745i was a pain in the ass, some details here-
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
My 745i was a pain in the ass, some details here-
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Patrick Bateman said:
Could it be issues with the valvetronic intermediate levers?
My 745i was a pain in the ass, some details here-
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
No ideaMy 745i was a pain in the ass, some details here-
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Starts fine from Cold. Also runs fine when warm until you let it idle and if the revs drop it starts having a fit. So if you never let the revs drop it seems fine - left foot braking and keeping the throttle pressed slightly when stopping and stationary.
So I gave up and took it to the garage. Never had any work done by them before. Just use them for MOT.
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