What have you done to your BMW today?
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JakeT said:
MissChief said:
Brake fluid change due in September, is there an easy way to do it without going to a mechanic/garage? Syringe and long tube? Or will that leave too much of the old stuff in?
Too much of the old stuff I’m afraid. I’ve found the fluid is the worst at the caliper, where there’s the most heat and other environmental factors occurring.Ideally a pressure bleeder and spanners are needed to pump the fluid through.
Personally I'd get it to a decent indy mechanic and get them to do it; they'll have it done in an hour
Decided to risk taking it out for a run whilst I still wait for a new key, and the good news is the key fob battery warning has gone! Still going to wait for the new key to be delivered in case it comes back (and a spare would be handy), but at least I can use it again in the interim.
Of course it decided to make its displeasure at being off the road for 10 days felt by springing a whole new host of warning lights - looks like I have the TCS / ABS / Handbrake collection to watch as I drive along. I've had this before when the reluctor rings needed attention, but symptoms are a bit different this time, currently I cannot disable the DTC at all, when I could before.
My guess is a wheel speed sensor? Car drives absolutely fine, just bongs a lot.
Of course it decided to make its displeasure at being off the road for 10 days felt by springing a whole new host of warning lights - looks like I have the TCS / ABS / Handbrake collection to watch as I drive along. I've had this before when the reluctor rings needed attention, but symptoms are a bit different this time, currently I cannot disable the DTC at all, when I could before.
My guess is a wheel speed sensor? Car drives absolutely fine, just bongs a lot.
d_a_n1979 said:
JakeT said:
MissChief said:
Brake fluid change due in September, is there an easy way to do it without going to a mechanic/garage? Syringe and long tube? Or will that leave too much of the old stuff in?
Too much of the old stuff I’m afraid. I’ve found the fluid is the worst at the caliper, where there’s the most heat and other environmental factors occurring.Ideally a pressure bleeder and spanners are needed to pump the fluid through.
Personally I'd get it to a decent indy mechanic and get them to do it; they'll have it done in an hour
d_a_n1979 said:
JakeT said:
MissChief said:
Brake fluid change due in September, is there an easy way to do it without going to a mechanic/garage? Syringe and long tube? Or will that leave too much of the old stuff in?
Too much of the old stuff I’m afraid. I’ve found the fluid is the worst at the caliper, where there’s the most heat and other environmental factors occurring.Ideally a pressure bleeder and spanners are needed to pump the fluid through.
Personally I'd get it to a decent indy mechanic and get them to do it; they'll have it done in an hour
Photo's taken of the OEM E39 'KM' cluster and the removed it to send off to AK Speedo in Stirling to have them fit an MPH fascia and then convert the digital side of things to MILES
Should hopefully have it back mid next week
Currently the cars sat on a set of old Style 66s with illegal tyres (all lost most of the 40PSI I put in them) whilst having the Style 37s refurbed
So the cars going nowhere!
And the parts pile is getting bigger & bigger too
Should hopefully have it back mid next week
Currently the cars sat on a set of old Style 66s with illegal tyres (all lost most of the 40PSI I put in them) whilst having the Style 37s refurbed
So the cars going nowhere!
And the parts pile is getting bigger & bigger too
Took my 340i for an MOT today - pass with 1 advisory of 'Rear Diff has slight oil leak' - had a quick look underneath the car and can't see anything, also park in the same spot every night and there's nothing on the driveway.
Think I'll just monitor it for now. Resist the temptation to upgrade to the M Performance LSD...
Think I'll just monitor it for now. Resist the temptation to upgrade to the M Performance LSD...
Comacchio said:
Took my 340i for an MOT today - pass with 1 advisory of 'Rear Diff has slight oil leak' - had a quick look underneath the car and can't see anything, also park in the same spot every night and there's nothing on the driveway.
Think I'll just monitor it for now. Resist the temptation to upgrade to the M Performance LSD...
Tbh I’m convinced some testers put minors on just so they don’t have a massive history of completely clean passes that raises interest at VOSA for having less than the average of issues.Think I'll just monitor it for now. Resist the temptation to upgrade to the M Performance LSD...
Had it picked up to:
1) Get new key coded to the car and any additional keys removed (new requirement from BMW apparently)
2) Get the ABS Warning light fixed
3) Investigate where the oil is going
Not likely to get it back until early next week, however my wallet is already quivering in fear.
1) Get new key coded to the car and any additional keys removed (new requirement from BMW apparently)
2) Get the ABS Warning light fixed
3) Investigate where the oil is going
Not likely to get it back until early next week, however my wallet is already quivering in fear.
MissChief said:
Tbh I’m convinced some testers put minors on just so they don’t have a massive history of completely clean passes that raises interest at VOSA for having less than the average of issues.
Completely agree with this- I expect VOSA can look at the data at a macro level and identify anyone who’s out of line with the averages. Who’s let that happen when you can just put “rusty wheels” on a car with alloys (I’ve had that one), or oil leaks etc. Pisses me off but it’s not the end of the world.RelentlessForwardProgress said:
MissChief said:
Tbh I’m convinced some testers put minors on just so they don’t have a massive history of completely clean passes that raises interest at VOSA for having less than the average of issues.
Completely agree with this- I expect VOSA can look at the data at a macro level and identify anyone who’s out of line with the averages. Who’s let that happen when you can just put “rusty wheels” on a car with alloys (I’ve had that one), or oil leaks etc. Pisses me off but it’s not the end of the world.Left:
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Mr Tidy said:
Took my Z4M to my BMW Indy for a new cooling fan.
Apparently it's an M specific part - ouch!
What’s the issue? Mine stopped working and it turned out to be a cable was corroded. Even though I’d bought a 2nd hand fan for a small fortune, had to take a loss on it selling it on.Apparently it's an M specific part - ouch!
Hereward said:
Fixed a leaking screenwash reservoir in my E39. This is located behind the offside wheel arch liner.
The left connection needed a new rubber o-ring. The right connection is push-fit. It had a small leak so I just used sealant.
Did you remove the filters the pumps sit in and clean them out?The left connection needed a new rubber o-ring. The right connection is push-fit. It had a small leak so I just used sealant.
They clog easily if different screen washes are used/mixed etc
Is that a patch of rust under there as well; or is it staining?
Yep, replaced all grommets and filters (also in the intensive wash reservoir in the engine bay).
There was a little bit of surface corrosion on the leading edge of that sill. It has since been wire-brushed, neutralised with tannic acid, sprayed with a few coats of Jenolite then topped off with Bilt Hamber wax.
The staining on the bottom left of the reservoir is from a previous clumsy wax application in to that area.
There was a little bit of surface corrosion on the leading edge of that sill. It has since been wire-brushed, neutralised with tannic acid, sprayed with a few coats of Jenolite then topped off with Bilt Hamber wax.
The staining on the bottom left of the reservoir is from a previous clumsy wax application in to that area.
Edited by Hereward on Friday 17th June 12:19
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