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Article by: BlackBMWs Applies to: All BMW e39 chassis models with the automatic steptronic transmission. E39 Brothers, Yesterday, I replaced my transmission mounts. I have 83k miles on my 1999 540it with the M62TU engine. Replace Transmission mounts: There are two Transmission mounts positioned in an aluminum support brace aft […]
Article by: BlackBMWs Applies to: All BMW e39 chassis models with the M62 engine. E39 Brothers, Yesterday, I replaced my engine mounts. I have 83k miles on my 1999 540it with the M62TU engine. I decided to swap all the mounts as I suspected they were weak or failed. The […]
Article by: Timmay77 Applies to: All BMW e39 chassis models. I know this is a touchy subject, using Powerflex bushings in the thrust arms. I don’t want this thread turning into a heated discussion about it. If you feel this is not the right route, please start another thread and […]
Article by: jamesdc4 Applies to: All BMW models with the M52 straight 6 engine. I just finished this 8-hour massive job and here is the DIY. This is a “Quadruple” Job: 1- Replacing Oil Line to Vanos (mine is leaking). 2- Replacing CCV and hoses (preventive). 3- Cleaning ICV and […]
Article by: Bimmerfiver Applies to: All BMW models with the M54 straight 6 engine. Two months ago, while on the constant pursuit to improve my T-16 Speeder’s I6 engine performance, I replaced the CCV and all associated hoses. Using the BMW ‘Winter Version’ (where the CCV and hoses are wrapped […]
Article by: Jackcat559 Applies to: All BMW models with the M54 straight 6 engine. I picked up a spare head off ebay for a project. One of the ideas being to eliminate down time at the machinist. The head was $200, and had signs of some sort of oil starvation. […]