SCHLEPN | The E39 540itA Story
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Merry XMAS!!
Update: Running strong! Need an oil change soon and the rear subframe will be coming out to pop in new M5 bushings and weld in the dinan diff reinforcement.
@DrLeadFoot
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What are the OE M5 rear subframe bushings like? I got a set of Powerflex yellow ones for my dad's wagon but haven't installed them. It's parked for the winter so it won't be until spring.
Not sure on stiffness but the M5 bushings are a tad shorter and allow for the reinforcement trailing bars to be installed.
@DrLeadFoot
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Oil & filter change at 196,172 miles (M5 cluster).
10w-60 Liqui Moly & Mann Filter.
@DrLeadFoot
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Had a slight shimmy in the brakes so I had Mike replace the rotors and the pads. Went with Zimmerman rotors and OEM BMW pads.
Scooped up a used M wheel with the updated airbag! Excited!
Got a power steering line leak so we'll be replacing that early next week.
Also replaced the dash lights, added the dimmer wire to my radio so the backlight on the keys works, replaced a bad O2 sensor under warranty, put new rubber mounts on the oil filter, added some leather interior bits: -steering column surround -upper & lower B pillars -center console arm rest.
Slowly chipping away!
@DrLeadFoot
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Primer overspray? Concrete dust? Or some amazing leak detection spray I have never heard of??
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Primer overspray? Concrete dust? Or some amazing leak detection spray I have never heard of??
yes I'm also curious about that photo
Primer overspray? Concrete dust? Or some amazing leak detection spray I have never heard of??
It's a leak detection spray. Drys into a baby powder substance. Washes off easy. Pretty sweet!
@DrLeadFoot
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It's a leak detection spray. Drys into a baby powder substance. Washes off easy. Pretty sweet!
Guessing this is it. I miss having easy access to those great chemicals.
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Chipped away at some things. Mike got the PS line replaced, m5 A pillars, black leather ebrake cable boot, new high intensity washer fluid container, washer fluid hoses, refurbished abs module, black front seat belts, and new wipers.
@DrLeadFoot
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some things never cease to be useful. for example:
castle door crossbars
Dan
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new high intensity washer fluid container
What exactly makes the container high intensity? Does it yell motivational slurs at before it sends the fluid?
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What exactly makes the container high intensity? Does it yell motivational slurs at before it sends the fluid?
its just a second tank, to hold 'high intensity' fluid, for when the standard stuff just isn't cutting the bug-goo.
Dan
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its just a second tank, to hold 'high intensity' fluid, for when the standard stuff just isn't cutting the bug-goo.
The E24 had this too. Its full concentrate vs. diluted fluid.
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Summer wheels on! She has been running great!
Need to get it to Mike's to do the rear subframe & diff bushings after we move to our new house on April 24th. Will also get the diff mount welded to reinforce it. Would love to get the rear subframe powder coated as well.
@DrLeadFoot
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Replaced the tailgate brake lights with some new OEM pieces. Such a huge difference!!
@DrLeadFoot
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It's been a while! The wagon has been clocking the miles like a champ all summer. The front diff mount reinforcement has been on the radar for a minute and with the stars aligning with my schedule I pulled the trigger. Mike has done all of it solo as real estate is booming and my free time is spent with the family.
The list:
-M5 subframe bushings, dinan front diff reinforcement kit, powder coated subframe gloss black, all new bushings, new lower control arms (left is on back order from Germany), M5 ladder bars powder coated gloss black.
@DrLeadFoot
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