The Ferry! E39 530d Touring

[Crybert]

No worries mate. Is it easy to locate on the rear of the sat nav?

quick, s**t pic of mine

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

Lots of want for you wheels!

Yes mate. It's on the loom and has 3 pins.

I brought this lead- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221414163570

And it plugs straight in.

 

[Crybert]

Nice one mate, thanks! The auto box on mine seems fine. Heard a lot lf issues with them and folk recommend you never open them for a change..it is very smooth changing through gears. Mileage is 114k, 2003 model

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

I'd do it if it were mine after the experiences of mine.

Take the fill plug out at take a sample of fluid. If it's not red, it's brown, grey or black, change it.

 

[Crybert]

I'll read up on it mate. As far as im
aware mine has never been changed..

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

If it were mine, for the money I'd change it. Make sure you get the correct stuff tho as normal ATF will f**k it.

Obviously up to you though mate. As I said, I didn't think there was anything up with mine until I changed it.

 

[Naith]

Still not sold me this yet?! Its utter p**n. spent hours today on AT and ebay looking lol!

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

Today's job was a simple one.

The car took an age to warm up effecting the MPG. After talking to a couple of other owners apparently they should warm up really quickly. After some googling the fault was traced to this.....

Took less than 20mins to swap over.

I'm amazed just how quickly the car warms up now.

 

[Martin.]

What is that?

 

[Ash256]

That weld is easy to achieve, just need a pulse setting on a tig set.

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

What is that?

EGR Thermostat

 

[Budgie]

Looks like I've bought an E39 also mate.

535i.

Can't wait to pick it up!

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

Looks like I've bought an E39 also mate.

535i.

Can't wait to pick it up!

That's because we are high rollers mate. Lol.

 

[cat171]

No worries mate. Is it easy to locate on the rear of the sat nav?

quick, s**t pic of mine

I love that, what engine's in it?

 

[Budgie]

That's because we are high rollers mate. Lol.

Mine was considerably cheaper, and shitter looking than yours, lol.

First job will be to change the ATF I reckon if you said it makes a decent difference.

 

[philmots]

I've got an E39 coming too, it may be a month away though! It's a bit special too.

 

[Crybert]

I love that, what engine's in it?

Thanks cat. 3 litre petrol

 

[Crybert]

Today's job was a simple one.

The car took an age to warm up effecting the MPG. After talking to a couple of other owners apparently they should warm up really quickly. After some googling the fault was traced to this.....

Took less than 20mins to swap over.

I'm amazed just how quickly the car warms up now.

Think mine has the same issue mate. Thermostat gauge never actually reaches the 12 o'clock position, makes it to about 10 o'clock after a long while. You got a link to the part? Any guides out there to change it?

 

[cat171]

Thanks cat. 3 litre petrol

Nice one. I still think they look smart even now. One of the best 5 series ever imo.

 

[Crybert]

Nice one. I still think they look smart even now. One of the best 5 series ever imo.

Yeah I always had a fancy for an e39. Honestly is a great driving machine, so refined and smooth even though mine is running 18s with a low profile. Seems to effortlessly drive about then when you show it a corner it's not actually too bad at all. Also very comfy. Would say the steering is a little on the heavy side but I'm looking into that, might need to change the fluid

 

[DanielJames]

Epic car, the EGR thermostat went on my 320d too. Always the cheapest to replace out of the 2/3 so worth doing first Cribert

Daily 530d Auto is becoming more appealing by the day.

 

[Crybert]

Epic car, the EGR thermostat went on my 320d too. Always the cheapest to replace out of the 2/3 so worth doing first @Cribert

Daily 530d Auto is becoming more appealing by the day.

Mines a 530i, think it could be the thermostat. I'll have that replaced first off

 

[philmots]

530i is just one stat.. They're prone to failure, mine needed doing. Mpg jumped up by 2/3. Auto box performs better too because the car knows it's warmed up so it's not in slip mode to heat the oil sooner!

 

[Crybert]

530i is just one stat.. They're prone to failure, mine needed doing. Mpg jumped up by 2/3. Auto box performs better too because the car knows it's warmed up so it's not in slip mode to heat the oil sooner!

Cheers mate! Is it an easy job? Do I need to bleed the system?

 

[philmots]

I had the garage do mine with a few other bits. it didn't take them that long 20mins or so.

Its in-line with a coolant pipe so it needs draining down, not completely as it's at the top of the engine. Swap over and fill back up, bleed as necessary.

if yours is an auto it'll have a dramatic affect on how it performs, it's lots keener to lock in gear, and generally more efficient.

 

[Crybert]

I had the garage do mine with a few other bits. it didn't take them that long 20mins or so.

Its in-line with a coolant pipe so it needs draining down, not completely as it's at the top of the engine. Swap over and fill back up, bleed as necessary.

if yours is an auto it'll have a dramatic affect on how it performs, it's lots keener to lock in gear, and generally more efficient.

Nice one mate

got a stat today so I'll get stuck in at the weekend!

 

[Tim.]

Having taken a short ride in this car I can confirm it looks great, is a superb load-carrier, and goes very well too with some choice mods & of course the MWM touch with the map.

With mid-40s mpg on a cruise too, it really is an ultimate driving machine, love it!

 

[Christopher.]

Mike my old mans getting rid of a set of his parralles soon. There not in amazing condition but there very cheep. PM me if your interested

There great cars, dads one is currently on 217K and still pulls like a train. Will be taking its second trip to Le Mans next month, last year it did there and back on less than a tank and a half !

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

Mike my old mans getting rid of a set of his parralles soon. There not in amazing condition but there very cheep. PM me if your interested

There great cars, dads one is currently on 217K and still pulls like a train. Will be taking its second trip to Le Mans next month, last year it did there and back on less than a tank and a half !

Don't tempt me mate lol

PM me some pictures and what he's asking for them if that's ok?

 

[Crybert]

Don't tempt me mate lol

PM me some pictures and what he's asking for them if that's ok?

if Michael doesn't take them let me know! I want a set to try and refurb myself

 

[Crybert]

Quick one mate!

What gearbox oil did you use and how many litres did it take? Also where can you get a new gearbox filter from?

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

Quick one mate!

What gearbox oil did you use and how many litres did it take? Also where can you get a new gearbox filter from?

Dextron VI long life. I brought 20L and had about 4 left over.

 

[Crybert]

Cheers mate. Did the oil change. Not a massive improvement but the gearbox was slick anyways. Oil was proper rancid right enough, don't think it's ever been changed! How u enjoying it? I love mine, kind of wish id went for a touring mind. Extra cool points

 

[Cookson]

w*****s

You have me looking at these now

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-5...5260246?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ed2362856

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-BMW-...7018009?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4620bdc399

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

Get your cash out.