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Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 05-30-2007, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Beerguy5810
It happened again a couple nights ago. Sounded...

It happened again a couple nights ago. Sounded like it was just missing, Check Engine Light came on. I pulled over and restarted and it was fine.

I saw the valve assembly you are talking...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 05-16-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Beerguy5810
Thanks for the update...I'll take a peak and see...

Thanks for the update...I'll take a peak and see what mine looks like....

Cheers

Jeff
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 05-03-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Beerguy5810
Yup, sometimes it used to smooth out after a mile...

Yup, sometimes it used to smooth out after a mile or so....actually seemed to improve with idle speed, so I never purposefully took it easy to throw codes. Indeed, a handful of times I shut er down...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 05-03-2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Beerguy5810
Hi Homer Thanks for the input. Actually,...

Hi Homer

Thanks for the input. Actually, since posting this, it hasn't recurred, but I'll keep my eye out. I would think if it's a hard leak, I would see it more regularly than I am. In any...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-19-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By Beerguy5810
If you can justify a short trip to Santa Clara,...

If you can justify a short trip to Santa Clara, take it to Ray's. He's good and honest.


www.raysultimate.com
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-17-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Beerguy5810
Hi. Thanks for the input. I'm sorry...it's a...

Hi. Thanks for the input. I'm sorry...it's a 1997 528i.
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-16-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Beerguy5810
OK, one more thing. The plugs I pulled had some...

OK, one more thing. The plugs I pulled had some carbon build up on them. Am I maybe running too rich.

My VIN doesn't have precat 02 sensors. Just 2 post-cat.
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-16-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Beerguy5810
One other thing...exhaust during the cold...

One other thing...exhaust during the cold start/stumbling seems to be very rich/gassy. Thanks again.
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-16-2007, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Beerguy5810
Rough Cold Idle

Hi guys

I had a few times getting a rough idle when cold that would eventually smooth out (no codes). I recently changed my plugs (they needed it bad), but the rough idle seems to be more...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 09-27-2006, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 679
Posted By Beerguy5810
Windshield Weatherstrip

Hi All

My 97 528i is severely cracking per the attached image. Seems to be a common problem and they sell the part here at Pelican but forums on DIY replacement range from (1) cakewalk, (2)...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 07-24-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By Beerguy5810
I am going to order the parts for this job....do...

I am going to order the parts for this job....do I assume I will need the pulley only (item 5) or the tensioner (item 4) as well...or will I be able to tell once I get in there? Any guidance would...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 05-05-2006, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By Beerguy5810
Seems easy enough...thank you. The only other...

Seems easy enough...thank you. The only other thing I read was that the clamps used on the fuel filter have a torque regulating mechanism on them that makes them only a 1x use. Is this true? Do...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 05-05-2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By Beerguy5810
Hi. Thank you for the guidance. I actually had...

Hi. Thank you for the guidance. I actually had the drive belt pulleys replaced a few months back, they were rattling and definitely bearings were shot (I didn't have the time or tools to do it)...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 05-03-2006, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By Beerguy5810
A/C Belt

Temperature finally got warm enough to use the AC for the first time this year, but when I turned it on it squealed like a stuck pig. I shut it down and tried it again 10 minutes into the ride and...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 05-03-2006, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By Beerguy5810
Fuel Filter

Hi all

Time to replace the fuel filter on 97 528i E39. The tech article that the guys at Pelican were kind enough to place for review is specific to the 3-series (but these usually apply well to...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-17-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By Beerguy5810
Much more helpful. I don't have the Bentley, I...

Much more helpful. I don't have the Bentley, I have some sw manual that's almost impossible to navigate. Thanks for the guidance.

Jeff
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-17-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By Beerguy5810
Sorry JonyRR I read that other thread and have no...

Sorry JonyRR I read that other thread and have no idea where you are talking about or what I could be looking for. Any guidance would be appreciated.

jeff
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-17-2006, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By Beerguy5810
Tailight Out False Positive

Hi All;

I am getting a perpetual "check tail/brake light" on my rear passenger. Of course, I checked to make sure all lights were working, even swapped all lights from passenger side to drivers...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 02-08-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By Beerguy5810
Windshield Seal

Hi all;

The weatherstripping on my E39 windshield is pretty dry and cracked, and it seems like I am starting to get a little wind noise so I think the seal is breached. I called one of those...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 02-08-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 741
Posted By Beerguy5810
I am not sure if they remedied it by then, but...

I am not sure if they remedied it by then, but the cooling systems on the earlier E39's were pretty weak, with a major liability being the water pump with the plastic impeller. New ones have a metal...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 12-15-2005, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,591
Posted By Beerguy5810
Aye'. You wouldn't want to short the wrong pins!...

Aye'. You wouldn't want to short the wrong pins! Good Luck!
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 12-14-2005, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,591
Posted By Beerguy5810
Here’s a diagram and description for the pinout...

Here’s a diagram and description for the pinout if you don’t have it. Let us know how it works out. I was going to try the E39 procedure, but I changed my oil when I was down to 2 green service...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 12-12-2005, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,591
Posted By Beerguy5810
I have a 97 528i and also don't have a service...

I have a 97 528i and also don't have a service indicator reset tool, but I understand that it can be done by opening up the diagnostic connector and both your car and my car have a 20 pin connector...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 11-28-2005, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,984
Posted By Beerguy5810
Thank you again for the guidance. S/N is...

Thank you again for the guidance. S/N is BW03310 (all seven digits this time!). I found a better diagram from a 7-series TIS but seems to represent what I am looking at on my M52. As near as I...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 11-21-2005, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,984
Posted By Beerguy5810
Thank you for your guidance on this, and the...

Thank you for your guidance on this, and the link. Even with the help, I'm having some trouble correctly identifying the parts.

Here's a diagram...

Seems like I need to replace the...
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