e39 Parts and Maintenance Cost

[bmw7833]

check whether is there any leakage or not mr 7833 then jes prepare $$$$ lor, ive changed mine recon RM1200

My problem now is: I can felt the steering free play when the car pass uneven road, some more got the squeak sound near the pedal (not very sure but confirm inside cockpit)..The situation will obviously when the car go thru the parking lane with the notch line..The steering shake like somthing loose inside the rod/rack..:hmmmm: :hmmmm:

 

[Bailey]

get it check quickly before worst thing happen maybe u cld repair it only RM500 maaaaaaaaahhhhh

 

[initialM]

My problem now is: I can felt the steering free play when the car pass uneven road, some more got the squeak sound near the pedal (not very sure but confirm inside cockpit)..The situation will obviously when the car go thru the parking lane with the notch line..The steering shake like somthing loose inside the rod/rack..:hmmmm: :hmmmm:

Hv u check yr steereng shaft since u aredi changed both yr tie rod end?
Troubleshoot what's the exact problem b4 u rectify. Or if u rich like unker bailey u can just change everything. So that u dun hv to worry as all wear & tear parts changed. Just rempit:smokin:

 

[bmw7833]

Hv u check yr steereng shaft since u aredi changed both yr tie rod end?
Troubleshoot what's the exact problem b4 u rectify. Or if u rich like unker bailey u can just change everything. So that u dun hv to worry as all wear & tear parts changed. Just rempit:smokin:

:39: Steereng shaft?? Ur workshop can do it boh??

 

[conan]

How come Y814YOA managed to replace his steering rack for RM1k? Is this a new rack or recon? Seong Hoe should be only replacing with new and original?

 

[Bailey]

of course it's recon for only 1k , good price indeed

 

[Y814YOA]

It's not recon, but not new as well. It's the old stock unable to returned back to BMW. I guess it's just my lucky day.

 

[Y814YOA]

Ok, thanks..




Why u want to changed the steering rack??

Not sure whether it leaks or what, but felt something not right when I turn right, especially when parking. After replacement, everything smooth.

 

[Y814YOA]

Y814YOA & bmw 7833,
bro,
Yes, E39 steering rack is infamous for its leaking. New ones cost about RM 2500k while re-con ones between RM 1200-1500. I "repaired" mine for RM 500.

Checked with BMW, the ori new steering rack is RM7800+ (excl. labour).

 

[balaram]

I just bought a 520i E39 year 2002. Checked with a BMW mechanic at PJ Old town, told me some parts as below needs to be rectified, would really appreciate your input on safe location to get this done as well as possible cost. The main item i need to fix are
1. engine oil sump leakage
2. rear ball joint
3. rear upper arm ( small and big)
4. flywheel oil seal
5.steering rack leak

Please anyone can you advise me how much items above will cost and what is your advise i should get done immediately and what can do a bit later?

regards,
balaramu.

 

[Jerman]

I just bought a 520i E39 year 2002. Checked with a BMW mechanic at PJ Old town, told me some parts as below needs to be rectified, would really appreciate your input on safe location to get this done as well as possible cost. The main item i need to fix are
1. engine oil sump leakage
2. rear ball joint
3. rear upper arm ( small and big)
4. flywheel oil seal
5.steering rack leak

Please anyone can you advise me how much items above will cost and what is your advise i should get done immediately and what can do a bit later?

regards,
balaramu.

bro,
Based on your list, this could be a "BIG" one. I estimate, no less than RM 3000! So, I suggest you seek another opinion.

For example, a forumer (Damontwb) just done his power steering rack,
Local assembly recon RM1200
Singapore assembly recon RM1200-Rm1800
German recon RM3k - Rm4k
Brand new totally in box unused - RM7k-Rm8k.

PM me and I maybe able to share more with you.

 

[mdalkaf]

helo otai2 sekalian....anyone know how much is the price for E39 windscreen ?
also recommend me any insurance company that has good panel all around m'sia please...

thank you

 

[initialM]

helo otai2 sekalian....anyone know how much is the price for E39 windscreen ?
also recommend me any insurance company that has good panel all around m'sia please...

thank you

Local made by MSG (malaysian sheet glass) in pasir gudang RM 1,500
Ori BMW (Pilkington) RM 2,500

This what I ask recently in JB. Normally cheaper in KL

 

[Replay]

I'm due for another oil change and checkup soon...but before going to the mech, did some DIY first...changed my spark plug to Bosch.

Cost RM22 per piece so total cost was RM132 + 1 hours of sweat

When i took out the existing plugs...it was filthy.....guess the previous owner didnt change for a long long time..

 

[Bailey]

bro,
Based on your list, this could be a "BIG" one. I estimate, no less than RM 3000! So, I suggest you seek another opinion.

For example, a forumer (Damontwb) just done his power steering rack,
Local assembly recon RM1200
Singapore assembly recon RM1200-Rm1800
German recon RM3k - Rm4k
Brand new totally in box unused - RM7k-Rm8k.

PM me and I maybe able to share more with you.

ive changed mine for tis price as well...........good luck bro

 

[bmw7833]

Changed the front door actuator and realized that our car is damn secure in door design!!

 

[Y814YOA]

bro,
Based on your list, this could be a "BIG" one. I estimate, no less than RM 3000! So, I suggest you seek another opinion.

For example, a forumer (Damontwb) just done his power steering rack,
Local assembly recon RM1200
Singapore assembly recon RM1200-Rm1800
German recon RM3k - Rm4k
Brand new totally in box unused - RM7k-Rm8k.

PM me and I maybe able to share more with you.

If you want brand new streering rack, get it from Eng Soon in Spore. Check your streering rack first whether it's with servo or not. W/o servo, S$850, with servo S$980+..

 

[Achtung 520i]

BMW e39 520i 2.2 Year 2002
A. Following are details on cost to replace brake disk & pads, abosrbers and related items to resolve clunking sound.

Done on 26 April 2008 at M Speed Auto Service, Taman Ind. Subang

1. 2 pcs Front absorber - RM960
2. 2 pcs Front absorber mounting - RM200
3. 2 pcs front absorber aux damper - RM 70
4. 2 pcs front absorber cover - RM40
5, 2 pcs upper arm - RM740
6. 2 pcs lower arm - RM740
7. 2 pcs link rod - RM200
8. 2 pcs side rod - RM360
9. 2 pcs front brake pads - RM180
10. 2 pcs brake discs - RM600
11. 1 pc brake wear sensor - RM40
12. Wheel alignment - RM25
13. Labour to carry out above - RM 140
Total Bill - RM 4,295.00

B. Following was done on 2 May 2008 at the same place as mentioned above. The following was done to rectify slight vibration felt at steering wheel when stationary:

1. 2 pcs Engine mounting - RM350
2. 2 pcs Gear box mounting - RM 100

Total - RM450

C. Following was done on 27 Oct 2007 at the same place. This was to rectify erratic idling and engine vibration when stationary.

1. 1 pc vent hose - RM 85
2. 1 pc water hose - RM150
3. 1 pc vent pipe - RM140
4. Pressure valve - RM230
5. 1 pc vent pipe (or something like that) - RM145
6. 1 pc return pipe - RM145
7. 1 pc wiper tank cover - RM13
8. 1 pc reservoir hose - RM55
9. 1 pc blower air hose - RM 90
10. 7 litre engine oil (synthetic) + oil filter - RM338
11. Labour to do the above - RM 120.00

Total cost : RM1,511

D. Following was done at ES Auto Air Con Service at Jalan Gasing. This was to rectify problem with aircon - cold at times, most of the time not cold.

1. Receiver dryer switch - RM190
2. Compressor - RM1,650
3. To vacuum and compressor oil & gas - RM60
4. 1 set o ring - RM15
5. Labour charge - RM90

Total cost - RM2,005

Therefore total cost spent so far since I bought the car (2nd hand) in May 2007:
RM4,295+RM450+RM1,511+RM2,005 = RM8,261

Well what can I say. Never Have I spent that much in maintaining my previous cars (Perdana, Waja, Volvo 144s, Peugeot, Ford escort, Saga, Corona, Wira, Sonata)...even if I were to add the maintenance cost for all the cars that I have owned.

However must admit the BMW is definitely the Ultimate Driving Machine but alas it is also the Ultimate Costly Machine.

Any advise is welcome on the parts that I have replaced. Not sure if I really need to have changed certain parts. TQ

New update as at 10 May 2008.

Decided to replace the Petrol Pump (though I do not face any problems), as advised by my mechanic. Since 2002 have not been replaced and since I will be driving outstation soon, decided to go for it.

Fuel Pump - RM 950 (original BMW)
Fuel level sensor - RM350
Total cost - RM 1300

 

[Seargent]

Bros,

This are my purchase from Sg - Eng Soon today. Prices are in SGD.

1. B6 front with plate 2 x 270
2. B6 rear 2x150
3.Spring Pad F. (t) 2 x 8
4.Spring Pad F. (b) 2 x 8
5.absorber mounting 2700 2 x 30
6.absorber mounting rr.w 2 x 32
7.Spring pad RR (t) 2 x 9
8.Spring pad RR (b) 2 x 12
9.Absorber sponge RR 2 x 14
10.Mud cover FF/RL 2 x 65
11.Control rail(sunroof) R/L 2 x 55

total including 7% Gst = $1397.42


Btw Mr Nan from Eng Soon gives better discount from Pauline..

P/s: Change 4 piece of Goodyear tires for Sgd 1100. Goodyear Eagle LS3000 Hybrid - 245/45/18 from Hurry tires at Bukit timah rd. New tires.. becoming guinea pig first lor..

 

[initialM]

Btw Mr Nan from Eng Soon gives better discount from Pauline..

Which one is Mr Nan? Is he the manager wearing glasses? or the one on the left of the counter?

P/S: U must know how to ayat pauline lar. BTW she's still single:listen: