e39 Parts and Maintenance Cost

[davidtch]

Hey guys, how long does water pump last?

My water pump was changed out @ 100k. Water pump bearing jam & snap the fan belt last saturday. My mileage is 156k. In short, water pump last 50k only?

Thanks.

 

[seewai]

Copy that!

Cheers.

Problem "resolved" by itself, there wasn't actually a problem, just ignorance from my part, and (maybe bro bimmerholic's too hehe). I'll explain in detail at a later post, need to rush off to dinner now.

Oh ya, the "fix" was given by Optimum Jason. Memang best lah got a workshop sifu who also drives an E39

 

[initialM]

Hey guys, how long does water pump last?

My water pump was changed out @ 100k. Water pump bearing jam & snap the fan belt last saturday. My mileage is 156k. In short, water pump last 50k only?

Thanks.

Did you change ori pump or aftermkt?

 

[davidtch]

Did you change ori pump or aftermkt?

I think it is original pump. Workshop changed it for me. What is the lifespan between both?

 

[bimmerholic]

Problem "resolved" by itself, there wasn't actually a problem, just ignorance from my part, and (maybe bro bimmerholic's too hehe). I'll explain in detail at a later post, need to rush off to dinner now.

Oh ya, the "fix" was given by Optimum Jason. Memang best lah got a workshop sifu who also drives an E39

That's interesting to know. Can't wait to have the "brrrrrr" resolve by itself. Freezin my ass off.

 

[seewai]

That's interesting to know. Can't wait to have the "brrrrrr" resolve by itself. Freezin my ass off.

Ok no pictures.

What worked for me is to turn the temperature knob located between driver and passenger blower to center position, when you can see the WHITE LINE. Like this, the temperature settings would be able to be varied according to preference, driver side and passenger side, independently.

Used to set always at three bars BLUE or two bars BLUE (less cool).

If you still don't get it I'll snap the pic and upload at an undisclosed time.

 

[bimmerholic]

Ok no pictures.

What worked for me is to turn the temperature knob located between driver and passenger blower to center position, when you can see the WHITE LINE. Like this, the temperature settings would be able to be varied according to preference, driver side and passenger side, independently.

Used to set always at three bars BLUE or two bars BLUE (less cool).

If you still don't get it I'll snap the pic and upload at an undisclosed time.

Bro, are you referring to this pic below? [ignore the statement in the picture...i curi from another site]

I tried turning the knob to centre position to the middle position ( i don't see any white line though but instead one red dot above and one blue dot below; meaning it's in the middle)

Result: No heat whatsoever but the intensity of air coming out of the vent has reduced). I even tried leaving it at 3 red dots, and still no heat.

 

[seewai]

Bro, are you referring to this pic below? [ignore the statement in the picture...i curi from another site]

I tried turning the knob to centre position to the middle position ( i don't see any white line though but instead one red dot above and one blue dot below; meaning it's in the middle)

Result: No heat whatsoever but the intensity of air coming out of the vent has reduced). I even tried leaving it at 3 red dots, and still no heat.

Alright, whether it's a white line, white dot, or something, just make sure that middle point IS at its middle position. At this position, yes you get less air density but now you should be able to adjust passenger side to 16C and driver side to 30C, feel the difference, and reverse the process, ie 30C on passenger's and 16C on driver's.

It worked for me though at this point, the "25C" is not as cold comparing to if I adjust to 3 blue dots' position with 25C.

 

[seewai]

Not sure if the link below works...but this is how I set it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/95162257@N00/5573510011/in/photostream/

 

[bmw7833]

Someone is selling the HVAC for RM295 only.

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+E39+Aircond+Control+Unit-9144098.htm

 

[nitedevil]

Someone is selling the HVAC for RM295 only.

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+E39+Aircond+Control+Unit-9144098.htm

Chopshop qouted me Rm800..

good buy

 

[bazet]

My 2003 m54 fanbelt is due for change. What's the price range ?

Wallet lightened by 3k++
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Drag & Drift Coilovers E39 @ Mun Lee Puchong ~ RM2800
DD Installation + 2 bottle of shell semi sythetic + rear num plate bulb + normal service ~ RM630

 

[shamkasio]

My latest bill for 523i @ 1996. Comments and advise are welcome:

Parts:
Valve cover gasket RM114.50
Bush RM112.50 (RM7.5 x 15pc)
Spark Plugs RM108.00 (RM18 x 6 pcs)
Ignition coil RM200
Front Wheel bearing RM320
Rear wheel ball joints RM300 (RM150 x 2pcs)
Ring RM40 (RM20 x 2pcs)
Front brakes caliper
repair kits RM56.00
Brake fluid RM29.00

Labor charge RM220.00

 

[haywire]

My latest bill for 523i @ 1996. Comments and advise are welcome:

Parts:
Valve cover gasket RM114.50
Bush RM112.50 (RM7.5 x 15pc)
Spark Plugs RM108.00 (RM18 x 6 pcs)
Ignition coil RM200
Front Wheel bearing RM320
Rear wheel ball joints RM300 (RM150 x 2pcs)
Ring RM40 (RM20 x 2pcs)
Front brakes caliper
repair kits RM56.00
Brake fluid RM29.00

Labor charge RM220.00

I replaced my front wheel bearing for RM260, FAG brand with RM50 labour at Bomin Auto Jalan Ipoh.

 

[bimmerholic]

Rear wheel ball joints RM300 (RM150 x 2pcs)

What brand are the ball joints? Lemforder?

 

[shamkasio]

What brand are the ball joints? Lemforder?

Yep, it's Lemforder, @ MRoadsters Pandan Indah.

 

[bazet]

Original Fan Belt & Air Con Belt @ Heritage BMW PJ = RM528

 

[initialM]

Original Fan Belt & Air Con Belt @ Heritage BMW PJ = RM528

Wow what type/brand of belt? Damn expensive liao

 

[bmw7833]

I changed both belts less than RM100, Continental brand.

Ori belts sure berry expensive.

 

[moots]

I changed both belts less than RM100, Continental brand.

Ori belts sure berry expensive.

bro....i had continentals as my fan belt.lasted 1 year only....cracking all over....cheap yes at rm100 if i remember right.last last i change to ori bmw....just a bit more expensive at rm168 at auto bav.......but peace of mind....runs the water pump maaaa.....