Do E39 97ish 528's suffer from Nikaseal (sp)?

[andy g bmth]

About to but one tomorrow but the dealer said its only the 530 & 535 that only suffer from it. is that true? Its done 88k if that helps

cheers

andy

[andy g bmth]

Is there anyway to check whether it has been done apart from the dealer?

[andy g bmth]

Its not a BMW dealer, how to you contact BMW central - sorry to sound stupid, but i'm going there at 8.30am tomorrow!!

[andy g bmth]

do you knw their number?

cheers

Andy

[andy g bmth]

So it should be ok then as its a 97 (p) with 88k?

Either its had it done or not affected?

[andy g bmth]

great advice thank you.

It had block & pistons replaced in 2003 due to excessive bore wear. So that should mean all is ok now, yes?

[andy g bmth]

Put a deposit down on it this morning, It had the block & pistons changed at 64,000, so its only done 24,000 on the new engine which is a result.

Just need to add a few things to change it to the spec i want.

1: CD Changer - all the wiring & cradle are in place so its just the changer from ebay, yes?
2: PDC - any ideas on cost and is it a BMW only job or an Indy?
3: Angel eyes & clear indicators front & back - straight forward?
4: Steering Wheel - it has the multi function one but the 4 spoke one which feels like a barge - how easy is it to change to a newer 3 spoke one? Can i reuse the existing airbag or do i need to replace that as well. any idea on labour costs?
5: Alloys Wheels - straight forward - replace current alloys with new ones.
6: Sport front bumper & boot lip spoiler - straight forward.

Sorry for all the questions but take delivery next Tuesday and want to start ordering parts.

Andy.

[andy g bmth]

1: Yes it is all present, so just need to buy the actual changer, is there any additional brackets needed?
2: It's for the missus to drive!!
3: I've seen some which looks like they include the indicators as well, they look nice in the picturs but how do they look oncew installed & in real life?

>> Edited by andy g bmth on Wednesday 29th March 16:15

[andy g bmth]

I will be getting the hella ones.

if you could get the part number it would be much appreciated