N52 and no, I do not have a video. Here are the circumstances. Engine warm or cold, most definitely warm. Intermittent sound. Comes for a few seconds...
At about 3000 rpm, in any gear but most audile with windows open and at lower speeds, an intermittent rattle that sounds like it is tied to the...
I have a Behr radiator for E39, brand new. I went to install it in my car and one corner is almost imperseptibly pushed in. It probably works...
It is a classic. Vanos seals. The problem will gradually get worse but slowly. It is a complicated job not for a novice, but do-able for the...
2 suggestions: Griot's Garage sells a kit of little plastic prybars which I use all the time. The second tool that I have owned for 25 years and...
What is your vote for the best tire for summer use only? E39 M5. I have winter tires, just care about performance.
Update. I measured the tread depth, pretty shallow. I bought 1 matching tire, almost as cheap as the cheapest 275/35/18 at Tire Rack, and they will...
Oh yes, they fit in any position. I have 3 sets of wheels, 1 with snows, M5s with summer tires and a spare set because I got 'em cheap. I appreciate...
Today I had a blow out. My Bridgestone Potenza RE760 shredded. It was not worn out, but stuff happens. No drama BTW, just pulled over, totally...
I too live in Minnesota and I would not dream of using all seasons. #1, they are not that good in the snow and #2 you will not be happy with the...
I have 4 wheels I'd like to ship within the US. Any tips on how to do that at a reasonable price? What shipper? How to pack? Thanks a million. Scott
I secretly hope that my engine blows up so I am forced to buy an M5 engine and trans and create the world's 2nd M5 Touring. The reason it is a secret...
Indeed, you are not a rocket surgeon! Guess what, the temp sensor needs to be driven (not just turned on but actually driven) to be recognized....
I replaced my outside temperature sensor yesterday and it still reads -40*. I hooked it to the wires blue/red and blue/brown, which I verified in my...
My rear wiper & washer both went out at the same time. Where should I look first? I checked the fuse, no problem there. I pulled apart the interior...
My headlights can be easily moved around by opening the hood and holding the back of the light. Is this correct? I note some jiggling when I hit...
I need to replace the front bumper cover on my 1999 528iT. I would like a factory, or at the most a stock M5 looking part. I have seen what BavAuto...
Hi, I drive a similar but older model of the same car. I searched for about 6 months to find a wagon with a manual trans and all of the sport...
Thanks a ton to both Paul (always a great contributor, many thanks) and MGarrison. Both of you have given some great suggestions. I was frollicking...
Thanks for the advice, to one and all. I have always (well, ever since I sold my 2002s) had 6 cylinder BMWs. I really admire the simplicity and...
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