E61 V8 Bearding
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I finally decided the 550i needed a drive. Battery was completely flat. Also the rear suspension was completely down. I'm thinking it's been 3 months since I've driven it. After about 10 minutes on the jumper cables I had enough juice to fire it up. Took it for a 10 minute drive on the motorway to get some charge into it. Fingers crossed now it starts in the morning or I'm stranded.
cerb4.5lee said:
snake_oil said:
Very interest specification inc active suspension, SMG and lots of other good stuff.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
I didn't realise that they did these with the SMG. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
honest_delboy said:
cerb4.5lee said:
snake_oil said:
Very interest specification inc active suspension, SMG and lots of other good stuff.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
I didn't realise that they did these with the SMG. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Grabbing brakes - almost sorted...
After consulting various experts I think I've finally tracked down the reason - someone has used aluminiumised grease when re-assembling after a pad change.
Over time that's hardened meaning the sliders are coated with baked-on grease slowing their action.
It takes scraping rather than wire brushing to remove it.
One new front and one new rear caliper later and I've reached that conclusion.
All I need do now is clean up the sliders on FR and LR and it should restore things to normal!
I'm using ceramic grease as that seems the best option.
Watch this space...
Cheers, Pewe
After consulting various experts I think I've finally tracked down the reason - someone has used aluminiumised grease when re-assembling after a pad change.
Over time that's hardened meaning the sliders are coated with baked-on grease slowing their action.
It takes scraping rather than wire brushing to remove it.
One new front and one new rear caliper later and I've reached that conclusion.
All I need do now is clean up the sliders on FR and LR and it should restore things to normal!
I'm using ceramic grease as that seems the best option.
Watch this space...
Cheers, Pewe
Edited by pewe on Wednesday 14th August 12:09
Check out this ultra rare touring
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2005-bmw-alpin...
Wouldn't have thought a 2005 one of these with 91000 miles would have required such extensive work, but looks really nice.
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2005-bmw-alpin...
Wouldn't have thought a 2005 one of these with 91000 miles would have required such extensive work, but looks really nice.
Looking at the listing, the suggest the wrong oil filter has been used.
The H1 is usually very stout, and plenty of these have gone well past 200,000 miles with ease. This was a really magnificent ALPINA engine, and a B5 touring is super rare. Only 4 came to the UK.
https://www.thealpinaregister.com/B5/-/E60%20(05%2...
The H1 is usually very stout, and plenty of these have gone well past 200,000 miles with ease. This was a really magnificent ALPINA engine, and a B5 touring is super rare. Only 4 came to the UK.
https://www.thealpinaregister.com/B5/-/E60%20(05%2...
Hi all.
Not sure if this is allowed, but I’ll be putting my 550i sport touring up for sale soon. 56 plate, blue, auto, just under 160k miles. Drives great, but doesn’t get used much. Spec below- it’s pretty decent. All works bar the AC- which did work until it was parked up for a couple of months, so possibly gas, possibly something else.
Drop me a message if you’re interested, I’m near Leamington Spa.
Vehicle options
L812A National version England / Ireland
P337A M Sports package
S1CAA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S205A Automatic transmission
S2NPA BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
S300A Emergency spare wheel
S302A Alarm system
S386A Roof railing
S402A Electric panoramic roof
S423A Floor mats, velours
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S438A Fine wood trim
S441A Smoker package
S442A Cup holder
S456A Comfort seat with memory
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S522A Xenon Light
S524A Adaptive Headlights
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S541A Active cruise control
S563A Light package
S601A TV function
S609A Navigation system Professional
S612A BMW Assist
S620A Voice control
S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S672A CD changer for 6 CDs
S677A HiFi System Professional DSP
S698A Area-Code 2 for DVD
S704A M Sports suspension
S710A M leather steering wheel
S715A M Aerodynamics package
S760A High gloss shadow line
S775A Headlining anthracite
S850A Dummy-SALAPA
S853A Language version English
S863A Retailer Directory Europe
S877A Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A On-board vehicle literature English
S8SAA Navigation access request,country-spec.
S8SMA Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA Control unit COP
Not sure if this is allowed, but I’ll be putting my 550i sport touring up for sale soon. 56 plate, blue, auto, just under 160k miles. Drives great, but doesn’t get used much. Spec below- it’s pretty decent. All works bar the AC- which did work until it was parked up for a couple of months, so possibly gas, possibly something else.
Drop me a message if you’re interested, I’m near Leamington Spa.
Vehicle options
L812A National version England / Ireland
P337A M Sports package
S1CAA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S205A Automatic transmission
S2NPA BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
S300A Emergency spare wheel
S302A Alarm system
S386A Roof railing
S402A Electric panoramic roof
S423A Floor mats, velours
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S438A Fine wood trim
S441A Smoker package
S442A Cup holder
S456A Comfort seat with memory
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S522A Xenon Light
S524A Adaptive Headlights
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S541A Active cruise control
S563A Light package
S601A TV function
S609A Navigation system Professional
S612A BMW Assist
S620A Voice control
S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S672A CD changer for 6 CDs
S677A HiFi System Professional DSP
S698A Area-Code 2 for DVD
S704A M Sports suspension
S710A M leather steering wheel
S715A M Aerodynamics package
S760A High gloss shadow line
S775A Headlining anthracite
S850A Dummy-SALAPA
S853A Language version English
S863A Retailer Directory Europe
S877A Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A On-board vehicle literature English
S8SAA Navigation access request,country-spec.
S8SMA Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA Control unit COP
snake_oil said:
Very interest specification inc active suspension, SMG and lots of other good stuff.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
I bought this three weeks ago. It's an odd spec I must admit. It's an SE but with pretty much every option I can find except massaging seats for some reason. I've fixed the clogged sunroof drains and replaced the alternator. Now there is (touch wood) not a fault in sight. And I actually like the SMG. Happy days.https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Happy to answer any questions. I enjoyed reading every one of the 109 thread pages!
snake_oil said:
Yes one question from me. When was your other post
Good question! 24 June 2011 apparently. I was asking the organiser of Caring With Cars about bringing the 1968 Cadillac Eldorado I had at the time. My 550i is not my first V8, and not the largest either. The Eldorado had a 7.7L lump.Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff