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There is oil leaking from beneath my E60..console..puddle. E63 E64 N62 V8 Valve Cover Removal W/ Pics DIY. Ok then.

E63 E64 N62 V8 Valve Cover Removal W/ Pics DIY

This is for the left side cylinders 5-8 valve (a.k.a. cam, timing, rocker) cover. Removal for replacing gaskets to fix oil and vacuum leaks. E63 E64 N62 V8 Valve Cover Removal W/ Pics DIY - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums. ~DIY: $130 Rear View Camera with OEM integration (vendors will hate me)~ As some of you may know, our cars had the option for a factory installed backup camera in the European market.

~DIY: $130 Rear View Camera with OEM integration (vendors will hate me)~

For whatever reason, BMW decided that the North American market was not worthy enough. 3 things are required: Total Cost ~$130 Reverse camera: ANY camera will work! But if you want it to look OEM then I recommend getting one that is integrated into the trunk handle. V8 coolant pipe - 5Series.net - Forums. Another one bites the dust... (coolant transfer pipe on N62) - Page 2. Pulled the pan valley and pipe cut in half (with a hand saw no less, lol).

Another one bites the dust... (coolant transfer pipe on N62) - Page 2

Note that I was able to leave the emissions pipes on (can't recall the name right now). Another of the same This is the small hose that connects to the back of the water pump. You can pull it from behind instead of pulling the water pump Shot down into where the plastic tube connects to the water pump along with the small pipe shown in previous picture. Pipe cut, rear portion removed (I recommend making the cut at an angle--it would have been really tough to get out if I had made a straight cut. N52 E60 Valve cover gasked DIY with pictures - 5Series.net - Forums. So I have been doing a lot of research on how I'm supposed to change the valve cover gasket.

N52 E60 Valve cover gasked DIY with pictures - 5Series.net - Forums

I did plenty of research online and I finally gave in and purchased a Bentley manual. While that helped, it did nothing to prepare me for the task that I took on. First off, I did change this part on my Z3 a few years back and I thought as good as my indy mechanic was, I didn? T feel like spending $400 for him to replace $40 worth of parts. I understand now why the outrageous labor charge, so be warned that this task is truly a PITA. I will be pulling info from various posts to get this as complete as I can. DIY: Upper timing cover gaskets. This message is marked as Important.

DIY: Upper timing cover gaskets

Posted by - heifetz17 on www.bimmerforums.com I couldn't find a diy for replacing the upper timing cover gaskets without also doing the valve cover gaskets and OSV, so I decided to make one. I was leaking oil from both front corners of the engine, and with the help of bf.c I traced the leak to my upper timing covers.

Since I replaced my valve cover gaskets less than 5,000 miles ago, I didn't need to replace them again even though I had to remove the valve covers to get the timing covers. Had they been paper gaskets, I would have had to replace them. BMW Complete Diagnostic Fault Code List [E36, E46, E90 and more] Email Share 35 Email Share If you are reading codes from specific BMW modules, you may find you get a code. Most of BMW diagnostic softwares like DIS, INPA, EDIABAS, IBUS, CANBUS, CARSOFT, give an error code but no or limited explanation.

If you don’t recognise the codes, this list will help you. The code reader or diagnostic tool will ask the module for any stored codes, and it will receive a number in hex format. Hex format is a hexadecimal number, used by computers to count in base 16, so there are 16 numbers before “10″, instead of our ten. Will jump you to the correct section. Mercedes-Benz cars for Sale in Derwood, MD 20855. Modmynav.com. Multimedia Interface Kit for BMW Compatible Vehicles 1, 3, 5, 6 series (~2008) and X5,X6 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 series (2009~) Features : Clear quality view NTSC, PAL Auto detection AV source switching by genuine button in the vehicle Convenient use by keypad SAFETY function Specifications : Input (MULTI VIDEO INTERFACE) Analog RGB (Sync on Green) × 1 CVBS Input (Rear camera source) × 1 A/V (External video source) Input × 3 LCD Input (Car system Input) × 1 Output LCD output × 1 Power consumption Input power: 8VDC ~ 24V DC Consumption power: 12W, Max.

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BimmerTech - Rear View Camera Retrofit Kit. The best aftermarket rear view camera solution for your BMW!

BimmerTech - Rear View Camera Retrofit Kit

This retrofit kit allows you to see the rear view camera feed on your BMW's navigation screen. When the car is put into reverse the BimmerTech module automatically activates the reverse camera display; when the car is taken out of reverse the camera display is deactivated. The rear view camera fits into the BMW trunk by replacing the trunk release latch for an OEM look and fitment. With an integrated trunk release button, no functionality is lost after replacement. The camera is equipped with an ultra wide angle lens allowing you to see what is behind the car as much as possible. ESS Tuning - Supercharger System - BMW E60/E61 5-Series. The ESS E60 5-Series supercharger system delivers unparalleled acceleration and everyday driveability matched with the reliability customers have come to expect from ESS.

ESS Tuning - Supercharger System - BMW E60/E61 5-Series

Countless hours of development and testing have resulted in a supercharger system that produces huge power and torque with the smoothness and drivability of a stock car. Component quality matches or exceeds BMW OEM specification throughout the kit. The system maintains all OBD-II functions, and is backed by a comprehensive 2 year, unlimited mileage warranty. The system installs in 8-10 hours using normal hand tools and no irreversible modifications to the car is necessary. ESS supercharger systems include the ESS E-Flash OBD2 cable, which allows the end user to upload the supercharger ECU software directly to the car from any PC running Windows XP or newer. Assenmacher Specialty Tools BMW0062 BMW A/C Compressor Drive Belt Tool. 0 item(s) $0.00 Home > Automotive Tools By Vendor > Assenmacher Specialty Tools > BMW A/C Compressor Drive Belt Tool BMW A/C Compressor Drive Belt Tool Product Code: ASM-BMW0062 Regular Price: $64.86 Sale Price: $43.24.

Assenmacher Specialty Tools BMW0062 BMW A/C Compressor Drive Belt Tool

DIY : Change LM1 to LM2 [E60] DIY : Change LM1 to LM2 - Page 3 - 5Series.net - Forums. The way E60 was meant to be - Page 2 - 5Series.net - Forums. Clearing Error Codes. DIY: Umnitza Orion V4 or V2 Angel Eyes. Tools needed: Bumper/ headlight removal - 10mm Torx , 30 Headlight work - Torx 20 putty knife/scraper chisel butter knife (choose your weapon) All I ended up using was the putty knife 1.

DIY: Umnitza Orion V4 or V2 Angel Eyes

First thing's first! 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Here's removing the cornering light. 7. 8. 9. Needed - 545i Compressor Belt Tool #64 1 040 - Page 2 - 5Series.net - Forums. Seat belt chime bypass / disable. Register i3 / i8 « Previous Thread | Next Thread » Who would like the LCI sport mode on there pre-LCI E60? - E60/E61 2004-2010 - BMW 5 Series Owners Board. First off I can not take any credit for this, Dbond over at 5series.net brought it to attention of the that forum. Things you will need :- 51167059900 Shift Bezel with mounting hole for the Sport Button61316922799 Sport button61138380696 4 pol socket contact3 x bushing contacts3 x pin contacts You will need to dismantle the dashboard for this, remove the long I-strip with the vents across the centre,undo the two screw holding the AC panel disconnect and remove, undo the screws holding the CCC/M-ask in place and withdraw from the cradle then disconnect the plugs, remove the cover panel holding the switch centre and disconnect the plugs.

NAV-TV Corporation: BMW Video Inputs for 3-5-6-X series. Modmynav.com. Bmw bush connector. N62 Valve Stem Gasket Kit & Valve Stem Seal Kit. BMW N62 Valve Stem Seal AGA Tool - Instructions. My 2004 745li bmw leaves white smoke when driving off. DIY: OEM LED License Plate Lights for CSL bootlid. Here's my DIY for replacing the regular e39 license plate lights used on the CSL bootlids with the latest OEM LED license plate lighting that comes on the new e60/e90/e92 models. Fortunately for us E46 owners, we are not subject to any bulb-out errors on the dash, so this is a true plug-n-play option. Parts needed: 2 BMW LED registration lights (# 63 26 7 193 293) $15/each 2 BMW Universal Socket aka plug connector (# 61 13 6 925 634) $1.40 each 4 BMW Bushing Contacts aka pin contacts (# 61 13 1 383 776) if you want to build your own wire. $0.28 each.

I bought 10 as you can see from the pic below. some 20 or 22 guage wire heat shrinkor 4 Bushing Contacs with wire (# 61 13 0 005 197) $1.28 each Pic of parts needed. If you decide to build your own wire connectors, you'll need some 20 or 22 guage wire. Engine Mechanical Parts. BMW Valve Stem Seal Kit - Elring 11340029751.