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The Comfort Seats are very complex and heavy. Got them on the X5 and the driver's side 'active function' only works intermittently. Heated and cooled function work fine. Must admit, I'm not keen to try and remove to see what the issue is. According to my code reader it suggests an issue with the switch.
g3org3y said:
The Comfort Seats are very complex and heavy. Got them on the X5 and the driver's side 'active function' only works intermittently. Heated and cooled function work fine. Must admit, I'm not keen to try and remove to see what the issue is. According to my code reader it suggests an issue with the switch.
Get it in the kitchen. You'll soon sort it.
RicksAlfas said:
g3org3y said:
The Comfort Seats are very complex and heavy. Got them on the X5 and the driver's side 'active function' only works intermittently. Heated and cooled function work fine. Must admit, I'm not keen to try and remove to see what the issue is. According to my code reader it suggests an issue with the switch.
Get 
PurpleTurtle said:
Pulls up a chair to the thread .....
What is your level of mechanical knowledge OP? Are you in the trade or a dedicated DIY-er?
Reasonably high I'm an engineer and my dad used to nut and bolt restore Rover P4s so been exposed to that from an early age.What is your level of mechanical knowledge OP? Are you in the trade or a dedicated DIY-er?
Spent years prior to this working on my E46, so kind of knew my way round BMW, where to get parts etc.
So this as a hobby really and to get my hands dirty. I also have all the tools needed and to be fair with access to INPA/ISTA, TIS and ETK/realoem makes it a lot easier (just not on the titular wallet).
Edited by Pastie Bloater on Friday 19th November 07:09
Pastie Bloater said:
PurpleTurtle said:
Pulls up a chair to the thread .....
What is your level of mechanical knowledge OP? Are you in the trade or a dedicated DIY-er?
Reasonably high I'm a mechanical design engineer and do have a degree in automotive engineering (nothing fancy only a Desmond).What is your level of mechanical knowledge OP? Are you in the trade or a dedicated DIY-er?
My dad used to nut and bolt restore Rover P4s so been exposed to that from an early age.
Spent the 6 years prior to this working on my E46, so kind of knew my way round BMW, where to get parts etc.
So this as a hobby really and to get my hands dirty. I also have all the tools needed and to be fair with access to INPA/ISTA, TIS and ETK/realoem makes it a lot easier (just not on the titular wallet).
This is my mate Will's current borkage
Current status
Some of the parts removed
A bit of preventative maintenance
1. Alternator bracket gasket (was pissing oil out),
2. AGA coolant pipe, (we can clearly see coolant in the valley)
3. AC Condensor, (It's farked)
4. PAS cooler, Seeing as we are there
5. low temp thermostat, (apparently an upgrade)
6. All 12 spark plugs 100K change interval (it's done 105K - apparently changed by BMW at 50K miles and I can believe that because hand tight)
7. Both rocker cover gaskets (lots of oil misting around the seal edges)
8. About 2 million other gaskets...
Needy f
kers these BMW's but I've only had to go an assist once so far but I'm betting when he gets to the point of the coolant pipe removal I'll have to cut it out for himg3org3y said:
The Comfort Seats are very complex and heavy. Got them on the X5 and the driver's side 'active function' only works intermittently. Heated and cooled function work fine. Must admit, I'm not keen to try and remove to see what the issue is. According to my code reader it suggests an issue with the switch.
Switch is quite possible, my rear left cooling button is iffy, £151 for new or £60 used. It's still iffy (way down on the pecking order).
B'stard Child said:
A bit of preventative maintenance
1. Alternator bracket gasket (was pissing oil out),
2. AGA coolant pipe, (we can clearly see coolant in the valley)
3. AC Condensor, (It's farked)
4. PAS cooler, Seeing as we are there
5. low temp thermostat, (apparently an upgrade)
6. All 12 spark plugs 100K change interval (it's done 105K - apparently changed by BMW at 50K miles and I can believe that because hand tight)
7. Both rocker cover gaskets (lots of oil misting around the seal edges)
8. About 2 million other gaskets...
Needy fkers these BMW's but I've only had to go an assist once so far but I'm betting when he gets to the point of the coolant pipe removal I'll have to cut it out for him
Looks familiar the overall design of N62, N73 and Rolls-Royce 6.75 version are identical, just direct injection and cylinder count/displacement really. The Phantom and later cars were based on the E65/E66 platform so there's loads of commonality in the running gear and electrical systems.1. Alternator bracket gasket (was pissing oil out),
2. AGA coolant pipe, (we can clearly see coolant in the valley)
3. AC Condensor, (It's farked)
4. PAS cooler, Seeing as we are there
5. low temp thermostat, (apparently an upgrade)
6. All 12 spark plugs 100K change interval (it's done 105K - apparently changed by BMW at 50K miles and I can believe that because hand tight)
7. Both rocker cover gaskets (lots of oil misting around the seal edges)
8. About 2 million other gaskets...
Needy f
kers these BMW's but I've only had to go an assist once so far but I'm betting when he gets to the point of the coolant pipe removal I'll have to cut it out for himI've also done all of these jobs, couple of notes:
1. See photo, my block didn't corrode there as it was consistently soaked in oil.
2. Is he aware the valley (around the pipe under the valley pan) is supposed to be full of coolant? It's the main return path. I did the 'toilet roll tube' fix which worked perfectly, until I replaced it with a new normal tube. Also the rear cover can/will leak next which is a gearbox off job, you can see up into that area though to look for deposits.
3. Yeah mine fell to bits when I took it out recently.
5. Just done this, Wahler 101 C vs stock 105 C, an effort to prolong seal life after a full rebuild (we'll get to that). Wahler (OEM) is cheap at ~£40 compared to the £150 'modified' ones.
6 & 7. Does he have oil down the spark plugs? Mine were full causing misfires, if doing cam cover recommend replacing spark plug tubes with new BMW ones (if you can find them) or just using lots of Permatex black top and bottom, just don't buy the Febi ones they are too small in diameter to seal (ask me how I know).
Edited by Pastie Bloater on Wednesday 5th May 17:38
My uncle had a lower spec dag dag one of these and I thought it was sublime, felt like traveling first class everywhere even if his wasn't that fast.
Went wrong at an absolutely eye watering rate after warranty, last straw was the radio and aircon packing up and seemingly the dealers couldn't get to the bottom of either so it was punted on for a huge loss.
Went wrong at an absolutely eye watering rate after warranty, last straw was the radio and aircon packing up and seemingly the dealers couldn't get to the bottom of either so it was punted on for a huge loss.
bungz said:
My uncle had a lower spec dag dag one of these and I thought it was sublime, felt like traveling first class everywhere even if his wasn't that fast.
Went wrong at an absolutely eye watering rate after warranty, last straw was the radio and aircon packing up and seemingly the dealers couldn't get to the bottom of either so it was punted on for a huge loss.
You mentioned the speed (or lack thereof), you might not believe me but on the move the 745 is absolutely neck and neck with my mates Audi S5 V8 (B8) at any speed, but his 0-60 is a bit quicker.Went wrong at an absolutely eye watering rate after warranty, last straw was the radio and aircon packing up and seemingly the dealers couldn't get to the bottom of either so it was punted on for a huge loss.
745i 4.4l 329hp 450Nm 2025kg (weighed it at the scrappies while looking for Micra bits)
S5 4.2l 350hp 440Nm 1750kg
I'm thinking these have been (and will continue to be) broken at an alarming rate, with probably the more frugal 730d's and more 'special' 760li's more likely to be kept going. Can't see many people bothering to spend the required cash on the 'middling' models when the result is a car worth nowt that does 18mpg
The proliferation of used parts to choose from on eBay is nice though.
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